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...registration 4 Playing music and video 32 Setting up 5 Multimedia playback 32 Unpacking your tablet 5 Managing people and contacts 33 Getting to know your tablet 6 Using your tablet 10 Charging your tablet 10 Turning on for the first time 11 Using the touchscreen 12 The Home ... Connecting to AC power 23 Inserting a microSD Card (optional 23 Transferring files between your tablet and Personal 42 System 43 Updating your tablet's operating system.......... 44 Resetting your tablet 44 a PC 23 FAQ and troubleshooting 45 Connecting a Bluetooth device 24 Other sources of...
...registration 4 Playing music and video 32 Setting up 5 Multimedia playback 32 Unpacking your tablet 5 Managing people and contacts 33 Getting to know your tablet 6 Using your tablet 10 Charging your tablet 10 Turning on for the first time 11 Using the touchscreen 12 The Home ... Connecting to AC power 23 Inserting a microSD Card (optional 23 Transferring files between your tablet and Personal 42 System 43 Updating your tablet's operating system.......... 44 Resetting your tablet 44 a PC 23 FAQ and troubleshooting 45 Connecting a Bluetooth device 24 Other sources of...
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... registration When using your product registration, you will give you access to register To register your Acer product, visit our website at registration.acer.com. 4 Features and functions Getting to know your tablet Features and functions Your new tablet offers leading, easy-to the Internet. • Access your email while on the move. •...
... registration When using your product registration, you will give you access to register To register your Acer product, visit our website at registration.acer.com. 4 Features and functions Getting to know your tablet Features and functions Your new tablet offers leading, easy-to the Internet. • Access your email while on the move. •...
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If any of the following items is missing or damaged, contact your tablet Your new tablet comes packed in a protective box. Carefully unpack the box and remove the contents. 5 Setting up Unpacking your dealer immediately: • Acer Iconia A1 • Setup poster • USB cable • AC adapter • Warranty card
If any of the following items is missing or damaged, contact your tablet Your new tablet comes packed in a protective box. Carefully unpack the box and remove the contents. 5 Setting up Unpacking your dealer immediately: • Acer Iconia A1 • Setup poster • USB cable • AC adapter • Warranty card
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Item 1 Front-facing camera 2 Touchscreen Description A 0.3-megapixel camera for video chats and selfportrait images. 7.9-inch, 1024 x 768 pixel capacitive touchscreen. 6 Getting to know your tablet Front view 1 Getting to know your tablet 2 No.
Item 1 Front-facing camera 2 Touchscreen Description A 0.3-megapixel camera for video chats and selfportrait images. 7.9-inch, 1024 x 768 pixel capacitive touchscreen. 6 Getting to know your tablet Front view 1 Getting to know your tablet 2 No.
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7 Left and right views 3 1 4 2 5 6 No. Increases and decreases the tablet volume. Insert a 3G SIM card to shut down the tablet. Item 1 Microphone 2 Shutdown pinhole 3 Volume control key 4 microSD Card slot 5 SIM slot (optional) 6 Micro HDMI port Description Receives audio for 3G connectivity. Insert a small thin ...
7 Left and right views 3 1 4 2 5 6 No. Increases and decreases the tablet volume. Insert a 3G SIM card to shut down the tablet. Item 1 Microphone 2 Shutdown pinhole 3 Volume control key 4 microSD Card slot 5 SIM slot (optional) 6 Micro HDMI port Description Receives audio for 3G connectivity. Insert a small thin ...
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Item 1 Power button Bottom view 1 Description Long press to turn the tablet on, press briefly to turn the tablet off or enter sleep mode; 8 Top view Getting to know your tablet" on /off . 2 No. For more information, see "Charging your tablet 1 No. Supports OTG function and also serves as the charging port for the AC adapter. Item 1 Micro USB port 2 3.5 mm headphone jack Description Connects to headphones. Connects to a computer via a USB cable. press and hold to turn the screen on page 10.
Item 1 Power button Bottom view 1 Description Long press to turn the tablet on, press briefly to turn the tablet off or enter sleep mode; 8 Top view Getting to know your tablet" on /off . 2 No. For more information, see "Charging your tablet 1 No. Supports OTG function and also serves as the charging port for the AC adapter. Item 1 Micro USB port 2 3.5 mm headphone jack Description Connects to headphones. Connects to a computer via a USB cable. press and hold to turn the screen on page 10.
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... the plug fitting into the power adapter body until it clicks into any AC outlet. Connecting power Connect the power connector to your tablet and plug the AC adapter side into place. Note: Charger illustration is normal for reference only. Actual configuration may vary. Note: ...It is for the tablet surface to become warm during charging or long periods of use. 10 Charging your tablet Using your tablet Charging your tablet For first-time use the bundled power adapter to charge your device.
... the plug fitting into the power adapter body until it clicks into any AC outlet. Connecting power Connect the power connector to your tablet and plug the AC adapter side into place. Note: Charger illustration is normal for reference only. Actual configuration may vary. Note: ...It is for the tablet surface to become warm during charging or long periods of use. 10 Charging your tablet Using your tablet Charging your tablet For first-time use the bundled power adapter to charge your device.
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... have Internet access, or do not want to use this feature, then tap Skip. to back up . Note: If the tablet's screen turns off, it up your settings to wake it has entered sleep mode. If you can use Gmail, Google Talk..., Google Calendar, and other information. 11 Turning on for your tablet to use your tablet. Briefly press the power button to Google servers; and to take advantage of the instructions as they are displayed....To turn on page 21 Sign in to a Google Account to bootup. For more information, see the Acer logo.
... have Internet access, or do not want to use this feature, then tap Skip. to back up . Note: If the tablet's screen turns off, it up your settings to wake it has entered sleep mode. If you can use Gmail, Google Talk..., Google Calendar, and other information. 11 Turning on for your tablet to use your tablet. Briefly press the power button to Google servers; and to take advantage of the instructions as they are displayed....To turn on page 21 Sign in to a Google Account to bootup. For more information, see the Acer logo.
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... items and entering information. 12 Using the touchscreen Note: If you have been pre-installed on page 43. See "Multiple Google accounts" on your tablet, or wake it will display the Home screen. The Home screen When you want to applications. The Home screen already features some useful controls and...Drag: Hold your finger to open items and select options. On the pop-up or down the screen in the direction that you start your tablet, while others may be downloaded from power saving, it from Google Play. Search Time and Status Navigation Application menu
... items and entering information. 12 Using the touchscreen Note: If you have been pre-installed on page 43. See "Multiple Google accounts" on your tablet, or wake it will display the Home screen. The Home screen When you want to applications. The Home screen already features some useful controls and...Drag: Hold your finger to open items and select options. On the pop-up or down the screen in the direction that you start your tablet, while others may be downloaded from power saving, it from Google Play. Search Time and Status Navigation Application menu
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..., such as connectivity, battery status and other event notification icons. See "Personalizing the Home screen" on your tablet. If more Applications. The applications installed on your tablet. When you select an icon, you are for reference only. Adding an application to a Home screen Tap and hold an icon...available on page 16. 14 The Home screen The application menu The application menu displays applications and widgets available on your tablet can drag the selected icon to any extended home screen. Applications are on the last page of your Home screens.
..., such as connectivity, battery status and other event notification icons. See "Personalizing the Home screen" on your tablet. If more Applications. The applications installed on your tablet. When you select an icon, you are for reference only. Adding an application to a Home screen Tap and hold an icon...available on page 16. 14 The Home screen The application menu The application menu displays applications and widgets available on your tablet can drag the selected icon to any extended home screen. Applications are on the last page of your Home screens.
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Notification icons Icon Description Alarm is set Icon Description Speaker is silenced New Gmail message Tablet microphone is off the device. If you will shut down automatically. 16 Battery status icons Icon Description Battery is very low Battery is low Battery ... Google Talk message Upcoming event Song is playing GPS is on Receiving location data from GPS Syncing data SD card or USB storage is full Tablet is connected to PC via USB Application update available Sync is on Problem with sign-in or sync Uploading data System update available Virtual private...
Notification icons Icon Description Alarm is set Icon Description Speaker is silenced New Gmail message Tablet microphone is off the device. If you will shut down automatically. 16 Battery status icons Icon Description Battery is very low Battery is low Battery ... Google Talk message Upcoming event Song is playing GPS is on Receiving location data from GPS Syncing data SD card or USB storage is full Tablet is connected to PC via USB Application update available Sync is on Problem with sign-in or sync Uploading data System update available Virtual private...
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... options. 3. Dropdown the right notification bar. 2. Tap the item you have enabled (2-thumb or 5-finger gesture) to bring up your tablet. 21 Waking your tablet If the screen is off and the tablet does not react to any taps on the left side of the circle. Adjusting Touch WakeApp settings 1. Lock screen apps... apps on the screen, then it has been locked and is supported when using 2-thumb gesture. Security Options For additional security, you to enable your tablet, press the power button. Note: Only portrait mode is in sleep mode. This unlocks the...
... options. 3. Dropdown the right notification bar. 2. Tap the item you have enabled (2-thumb or 5-finger gesture) to bring up your tablet. 21 Waking your tablet If the screen is off and the tablet does not react to any taps on the left side of the circle. Adjusting Touch WakeApp settings 1. Lock screen apps... apps on the screen, then it has been locked and is supported when using 2-thumb gesture. Security Options For additional security, you to enable your tablet, press the power button. Note: Only portrait mode is in sleep mode. This unlocks the...
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Open the Home screen and tap APPS > Settings > Security > Screen lock. 1. Shutting down your tablet (even when locked), press and hold the power button for four seconds. To turn it off and confirm the shut down your tablet for one second. To force a shutdown, press and hold the power button for an extended period of time, turn off your tablet If you forget an unlock pattern, please refer to save battery power. 22 Shutting down . Tap Power off to "Unlock pattern" on page 46. Note: If you won't use your tablet in the correct order).
Open the Home screen and tap APPS > Settings > Security > Screen lock. 1. Shutting down your tablet (even when locked), press and hold the power button for four seconds. To turn it off and confirm the shut down your tablet for one second. To force a shutdown, press and hold the power button for an extended period of time, turn off your tablet If you forget an unlock pattern, please refer to save battery power. 22 Shutting down . Tap Power off to "Unlock pattern" on page 46. Note: If you won't use your tablet in the correct order).
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... connecting your computer. Check card capacity in the External SD card section of APPS > Settings > Storage. Visit www.acer.com for the latest drivers: Select Support, DRIVER DOWNLOADS. Transferring files between your tablet model, and then the Driver tab, select USB and accept the download. This allows you to transfer your personal...
... connecting your computer. Check card capacity in the External SD card section of APPS > Settings > Storage. Visit www.acer.com for the latest drivers: Select Support, DRIVER DOWNLOADS. Transferring files between your tablet model, and then the Driver tab, select USB and accept the download. This allows you to transfer your personal...
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... For Bluetooth settings, tap APPS > Settings, then under WIRELESS & NETWORKS tap Bluetooth. Select the Acer Iconia Tab icon to see your tablet. Please check for updates to the tablet's software that may add support for additional Bluetooth devices. See "Updating your PC's file explorer. ... devices. 24 Connecting a Bluetooth device After a short delay, your tablet's internal memory will be visible as a Portable Device in your tablet's operating system" on and tap Search for devices to your tablet's internal memory and any additional memory (microSD Card) available to scan...
... For Bluetooth settings, tap APPS > Settings, then under WIRELESS & NETWORKS tap Bluetooth. Select the Acer Iconia Tab icon to see your tablet. Please check for updates to the tablet's software that may add support for additional Bluetooth devices. See "Updating your PC's file explorer. ... devices. 24 Connecting a Bluetooth device After a short delay, your tablet's internal memory will be visible as a Portable Device in your tablet's operating system" on and tap Search for devices to your tablet's internal memory and any additional memory (microSD Card) available to scan...
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...Wi-Fi ON switch and wait for your browsing history, bookmarks or frequently visited sites, open the Application menu and select Chrome. To view your tablet to detect nearby networks. If Wi-Fi is not on the Home screen, or open the browser then tap the menu icon in the bottomright... online Managing Wi-Fi connections If you did not connect to a Wi-Fi network when you must be connected to a network with your tablet, you first started your tablet, or want to connect to a new network, tap APPS > Settings > Wi-Fi to manage your network and enter a security password, if needed. ...
...Wi-Fi ON switch and wait for your browsing history, bookmarks or frequently visited sites, open the Application menu and select Chrome. To view your tablet to detect nearby networks. If Wi-Fi is not on the Home screen, or open the browser then tap the menu icon in the bottomright... online Managing Wi-Fi connections If you did not connect to a Wi-Fi network when you must be connected to a network with your tablet, you first started your tablet, or want to connect to a new network, tap APPS > Settings > Wi-Fi to manage your network and enter a security password, if needed. ...
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.... If you did not enter a Gmail account address and password when you first started your command or query. New tab Pinch to yourself using your tablet is displayed, state your tablet, follow the instructions. Make sure your voice. 26 Setting up Gmail 1.
.... If you did not enter a Gmail account address and password when you first started your command or query. New tab Pinch to yourself using your tablet is displayed, state your tablet, follow the instructions. Make sure your voice. 26 Setting up Gmail 1.
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...single inbox. Make sure your pictures and video into a storybook. Online applications Your tablet provides a variety of Internet access. Open the application menu and tap Gmail. 3. Tap Next to organize your tablet is connected to enter the parameters manually. Google Now Get the information that appear ...right when you are on Google Maps. Latitude View where your friends are finished composing your tablet allows you to view emails from most popular email providers. Life Image An app to finish the setup process. Many of these...
...single inbox. Make sure your pictures and video into a storybook. Online applications Your tablet provides a variety of Internet access. Open the application menu and tap Gmail. 3. Tap Next to organize your tablet is connected to enter the parameters manually. Google Now Get the information that appear ...right when you are on Google Maps. Latitude View where your friends are finished composing your tablet allows you to view emails from most popular email providers. Life Image An app to finish the setup process. Many of these...
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.... Messenger Navigation People Text a person or group of people from the home screen or application menu to go. Note: The contents and design of your tablet. Google Play Note: Google Play may vary according to enhance the functionality of Google Play varies by -turn navigation with text, sound and video. Here...
.... Messenger Navigation People Text a person or group of people from the home screen or application menu to go. Note: The contents and design of your tablet. Google Play Note: Google Play may vary according to enhance the functionality of Google Play varies by -turn navigation with text, sound and video. Here...
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Certain applications provide both the app's page and the tablet's status area. See "Personalizing the Home screen" on page 17. See "Adding or removing shortcuts or widgets" on page 16. Alternatively, you can go to ...
Certain applications provide both the app's page and the tablet's status area. See "Personalizing the Home screen" on page 17. See "Adding or removing shortcuts or widgets" on page 16. Alternatively, you can go to ...