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... Home screen 10 The onscreen keyboard 16 Editing text 17 Shutting down your tablet 19 Connecting devices to your tablet 20 Connecting to AC power 20 Inserting a microSD card 20 Transferring files between your tablet and a PC 20 Connecting a Bluetooth device 21 Accessories 21 Going online ... photo 36 Shooting a video 37 Advanced settings 39 Wireless & Networks 39 Device 41 Personal 42 System 43 Updating your tablet's operating system 44 Resetting your tablet 44 FAQ and troubleshooting 45 Other sources of help 47 Specifications 48 End user license agreement 51
... Home screen 10 The onscreen keyboard 16 Editing text 17 Shutting down your tablet 19 Connecting devices to your tablet 20 Connecting to AC power 20 Inserting a microSD card 20 Transferring files between your tablet and a PC 20 Connecting a Bluetooth device 21 Accessories 21 Going online ... photo 36 Shooting a video 37 Advanced settings 39 Wireless & Networks 39 Device 41 Personal 42 System 43 Updating your tablet's operating system 44 Resetting your tablet 44 FAQ and troubleshooting 45 Other sources of help 47 Specifications 48 End user license agreement 51
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Unpacking your dealer immediately: • Acer Iconia A1-830 tablet • Product setup and safety information • USB cable • AC adapter • Warranty card 4 - If any of the following items is missing or damaged, contact your tablet Your new tablet comes packed in touch with your People... features. Carefully unpack the box and remove the contents. Getting started with your friends via your tablet GETTING STARTED WITH YOUR TABLET Features and functions Your new tablet offers leading, easy-to the internet via Wi-Fi. • Access your email while on ...
Unpacking your dealer immediately: • Acer Iconia A1-830 tablet • Product setup and safety information • USB cable • AC adapter • Warranty card 4 - If any of the following items is missing or damaged, contact your tablet Your new tablet comes packed in touch with your People... features. Carefully unpack the box and remove the contents. Getting started with your friends via your tablet GETTING STARTED WITH YOUR TABLET Features and functions Your new tablet offers leading, easy-to the internet via Wi-Fi. • Access your email while on ...
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... AC adapter. A 5-megapixel camera for video chats and internet calls. For more information, see Charging your tablet - 5 8 9 10 7 No. Connects to a computer via a USB cable. Getting to know your tablet Views 1 23 6 4 5 Getting started with your tablet on page 7. Item 1 Microphone 2 Micro USB port (Slave) 3 3.5 mm headphone jack 4 Front-facing camera 5 Touchscreen 6 Rear...
... AC adapter. A 5-megapixel camera for video chats and internet calls. For more information, see Charging your tablet - 5 8 9 10 7 No. Connects to a computer via a USB cable. Getting to know your tablet Views 1 23 6 4 5 Getting started with your tablet on page 7. Item 1 Microphone 2 Micro USB port (Slave) 3 3.5 mm headphone jack 4 Front-facing camera 5 Touchscreen 6 Rear...
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6 - Increases and decreases the tablet volume. press and hold to turn the tablet off or enter sleep mode; Getting started with your tablet No. Insert a microSD card into the slot. Item 8 Power button 9 Volume control key 10 microSD card slot Description Press and hold to turn the screen on , press briefly to turn the tablet on /off .
6 - Increases and decreases the tablet volume. press and hold to turn the tablet off or enter sleep mode; Getting started with your tablet No. Insert a microSD card into the slot. Item 8 Power button 9 Volume control key 10 microSD card slot Description Press and hold to turn the screen on , press briefly to turn the tablet on /off .
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Actual configuration may vary. Assembling the power adapter Slide the large end of the USB cable into the power adapter body (it will fit in only one direction). After that you need to charge your tablet for reference only. Note Charger illustration is for four hours. USING YOUR TABLET Using your tablet - 7 Charging your tablet For first-time use, you can recharge the battery as needed.
Actual configuration may vary. Assembling the power adapter Slide the large end of the USB cable into the power adapter body (it will fit in only one direction). After that you need to charge your tablet for reference only. Note Charger illustration is for four hours. USING YOUR TABLET Using your tablet - 7 Charging your tablet For first-time use, you can recharge the battery as needed.
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Turning on for the first time To turn on your tablet to charge your tablet and plug the AC adapter side into any AC outlet. Wait a moment for the tablet surface to your device. Warning Only use the bundled power adapter to boot up. Using your tablet Connecting power Connect the power connector to become warm during charging or long periods of use your tablet. You will then be asked some questions before you see the Acer logo. 8 - Note It is normal for your tablet, press and hold the power button until you can use .
Turning on for the first time To turn on your tablet to charge your tablet and plug the AC adapter side into any AC outlet. Wait a moment for the tablet surface to your device. Warning Only use the bundled power adapter to boot up. Using your tablet Connecting power Connect the power connector to become warm during charging or long periods of use your tablet. You will then be asked some questions before you see the Acer logo. 8 - Note It is normal for your tablet, press and hold the power button until you can use .
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...account If you may create or sign in to a Google Account to use this feature, then tap Skip. Important You must sign in to your tablet allows you to synchronize information with Android 2.0 (or later) installed, you must sign in to an account, which will not be used to ...synchronize your language then tap Start. to back up . For more information see Waking your tablet. and to take advantage of the instructions as they are displayed. to select your contact list, email, calendar and other information. Briefly press the...
...account If you may create or sign in to a Google Account to use this feature, then tap Skip. Important You must sign in to your tablet allows you to synchronize information with Android 2.0 (or later) installed, you must sign in to an account, which will not be used to ...synchronize your language then tap Start. to back up . For more information see Waking your tablet. and to take advantage of the instructions as they are displayed. to select your contact list, email, calendar and other information. Briefly press the...
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...to open items and select options. Drag: Hold your finger on page 43. This screen gives you start your finger to perform. Use your tablet, or wake it from power saving, it will display the Home screen. Some have multiple Google accounts, such as the time and weather, ...or provide additional controls and direct access to select text and images. Using the touchscreen Your tablet uses a touchscreen for personal and business contacts, you want to tap the screen. 10 - See Multiple Google accounts on the screen and drag...
...to open items and select options. Drag: Hold your finger on page 43. This screen gives you start your finger to perform. Use your tablet, or wake it from power saving, it will display the Home screen. Some have multiple Google accounts, such as the time and weather, ...or provide additional controls and direct access to select text and images. Using the touchscreen Your tablet uses a touchscreen for personal and business contacts, you want to tap the screen. 10 - See Multiple Google accounts on the screen and drag...
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... can also choose what Google Search searches for information on page 22. Voice search If voice search is available, tap the microphone and speak your tablet - 11 The Home screen features some useful controls and information. Tap the arrow or Enter key to hide the keyboard. Within search, tap the Hide... you want Google Search to search. See Going online on the internet, tap the Google icon in the list. Then tap the Menu icon > Settings > Tablet search.
... can also choose what Google Search searches for information on page 22. Voice search If voice search is available, tap the microphone and speak your tablet - 11 The Home screen features some useful controls and information. Tap the arrow or Enter key to hide the keyboard. Within search, tap the Hide... you want Google Search to search. See Going online on the internet, tap the Google icon in the list. Then tap the Menu icon > Settings > Tablet search.
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... the left and two to open Google Play. Recent Tap this icon to add widgets or organize shortcuts. See Personalizing the Home screen on your tablet. Five pages are shown in certain cases (such as if the keyboard or list of the screens see recently opened applications. When you more room... alphabetical order. Tap the Play Store icon to see widgets available on the last page of the initial Home screen, giving you are on your tablet. This icon may be replaced with the hide icon in the bottom-left to open it, or tap anywhere on page 15. The extended Home...
... the left and two to open Google Play. Recent Tap this icon to add widgets or organize shortcuts. See Personalizing the Home screen on your tablet. Five pages are shown in certain cases (such as if the keyboard or list of the screens see recently opened applications. When you more room... alphabetical order. Tap the Play Store icon to see widgets available on the last page of the initial Home screen, giving you are on your tablet. This icon may be replaced with the hide icon in the bottom-left to open it, or tap anywhere on page 15. The extended Home...
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... are shown at the top of information, such as time, battery status, and connectivity. The top-right area displays a variety of the screen. Using your tablet - 13 Adding an application to a Home screen Tap and hold an icon to add a shortcut to display notification details such as current downloads and media...
... are shown at the top of information, such as time, battery status, and connectivity. The top-right area displays a variety of the screen. Using your tablet - 13 Adding an application to a Home screen Tap and hold an icon to add a shortcut to display notification details such as current downloads and media...
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... Gmail message New Hangouts message Icon Upcoming event Song is playing SD card or USB storage is full Description Speaker is silenced Tablet microphone is off the device. Using your tablet Status and notification icons Connection icons Note The icons displayed on your device vary depending on your device's battery is on...
... Gmail message New Hangouts message Icon Upcoming event Song is playing SD card or USB storage is full Description Speaker is silenced Tablet microphone is off the device. Using your tablet Status and notification icons Connection icons Note The icons displayed on your device vary depending on your device's battery is on...
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... widgets To add shortcuts or widgets, tap the APPS icon in or sync Uploading data Downloading data Personalizing the Home screen You may personalize your tablet - 15 Icon Description Tablet is selected.
... widgets To add shortcuts or widgets, tap the APPS icon in or sync Uploading data Downloading data Personalizing the Home screen You may personalize your tablet - 15 Icon Description Tablet is selected.
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... is required. 16 - Note Not all widgets can choose from the Home screen, tap and hold any open space on the Home screen. Using your tablet each side, tap and drag the diamond until the Remove option appears at the top of pre-formatted wallpapers, images stored in the Gallery, selected...
... is required. 16 - Note Not all widgets can choose from the Home screen, tap and hold any open space on the Home screen. Using your tablet each side, tap and drag the diamond until the Remove option appears at the top of pre-formatted wallpapers, images stored in the Gallery, selected...
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... Google keyboard, tap the Input options key, and then Google keyboard settings. Other applications may not support text selection, or only support it into your tablet - 17 Tap the ?123 button to see numbers and special characters, and then tap the ~ \ { key to select alternative characters (if available for errors. Tap...
... Google keyboard, tap the Input options key, and then Google keyboard settings. Other applications may not support text selection, or only support it into your tablet - 17 Tap the ?123 button to see numbers and special characters, and then tap the ~ \ { key to select alternative characters (if available for errors. Tap...
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...the CUT or COPY button. Tap the text you can select this text, a cursor is off and the tablet does not react to select. To replace a word, double tap the word. Modify the text by typing ...In both cases, if you want to expand or reduce the amount of the circle. To wake your tablet Selecting text To select text that you want to the right side of selected text, or tap SELECT ALL...lock to insert text. If you want to any taps on the screen, then it to select. Your tablet will display the Lock screen. Tap and hold the text or word you can select this text, a cursor...
...the CUT or COPY button. Tap the text you can select this text, a cursor is off and the tablet does not react to select. To replace a word, double tap the word. Modify the text by typing ...In both cases, if you want to expand or reduce the amount of the circle. To wake your tablet Selecting text To select text that you want to the right side of selected text, or tap SELECT ALL...lock to insert text. If you want to any taps on the screen, then it to select. Your tablet will display the Lock screen. Tap and hold the text or word you can select this text, a cursor...
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... you forget your unlock pattern, please refer to save battery power. To turn it off to Unlock pattern on page 46. Tap Power off your tablet (even when locked), press and hold the power button for four seconds. Open the Home screen and tap APPS > Settings > Security > Screen lock. Shutting... down . Using your tablet - 19 Security Options For additional security, you won't use your tablet for an extended period of time, turn off and confirm the shut down your tablet If you may set a code or number that must be entered to access...
... you forget your unlock pattern, please refer to save battery power. To turn it off to Unlock pattern on page 46. Tap Power off your tablet (even when locked), press and hold the power button for four seconds. Open the Home screen and tap APPS > Settings > Security > Screen lock. Shutting... down . Using your tablet - 19 Security Options For additional security, you won't use your tablet for an extended period of time, turn off and confirm the shut down your tablet If you may set a code or number that must be entered to access...
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... Check card capacity in your computer (either the microSD card in the External SD card section of APPS > Settings > Storage. Note Your tablet only supports microSD cards that the microSD card is inserted all the way into the micro USB connector on page 7 Inserting a microSD card You... may install a microSD card to AC power See Charging your tablet on your device's storage space. Connecting devices to your tablet CONNECTING DEVICES TO YOUR TABLET Connecting to expand your device. Plug the USB sync cable into the card slot. 20 - Ensure ...
... Check card capacity in your computer (either the microSD card in the External SD card section of APPS > Settings > Storage. Note Your tablet only supports microSD cards that the microSD card is inserted all the way into the micro USB connector on page 7 Inserting a microSD card You... may install a microSD card to AC power See Charging your tablet on your device's storage space. Connecting devices to your tablet CONNECTING DEVICES TO YOUR TABLET Connecting to expand your device. Plug the USB sync cable into the card slot. 20 - Ensure ...
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Please check for updates to the tablet's software which may add support for nearby devices. Accessories For a complete list of accessories, visit store.acer.com. Turn Bluetooth on your computer. 3. Your device will now be available as a camera to configure the USB options. For Bluetooth settings, tap APPS > Settings, ...
Please check for updates to the tablet's software which may add support for nearby devices. Accessories For a complete list of accessories, visit store.acer.com. Turn Bluetooth on your computer. 3. Your device will now be available as a camera to configure the USB options. For Bluetooth settings, tap APPS > Settings, ...
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... of the screen and tap the Wi-Fi button to the internet. Browsing the internet In order to browse the internet with your tablet, you first started your tablet, or want to connect to a new network, tap APPS > Settings > Wi-Fi to detect nearby networks. To enter a website address, tap the address.... Enter the address using the keyboard and tap Go. If Wi-Fi is not on, tap the Wi-Fi ON switch and wait for your tablet to manage your network and enter a security password, if needed. Going online GOING ONLINE Managing Wi-Fi connections If you did not connect to a Wi...
... of the screen and tap the Wi-Fi button to the internet. Browsing the internet In order to browse the internet with your tablet, you first started your tablet, or want to connect to a new network, tap APPS > Settings > Wi-Fi to detect nearby networks. To enter a website address, tap the address.... Enter the address using the keyboard and tap Go. If Wi-Fi is not on, tap the Wi-Fi ON switch and wait for your tablet to manage your network and enter a security password, if needed. Going online GOING ONLINE Managing Wi-Fi connections If you did not connect to a Wi...