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... model: A1-840FHD / A1-840 Regulatory Model Number (RMN): A1401 / A1409 This revision: August 2014 Sign up for an Acer ID and enjoy great benefits Open the Acer Portal app from the Start screen to sign up for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained in this manual is protected by copyright laws. Images provided herein are three great reasons for warranty service. Acer Iconia A1-840FHD / A1-840 Model number Serial number Date...
... model: A1-840FHD / A1-840 Regulatory Model Number (RMN): A1401 / A1409 This revision: August 2014 Sign up for an Acer ID and enjoy great benefits Open the Acer Portal app from the Start screen to sign up for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained in this manual is protected by copyright laws. Images provided herein are three great reasons for warranty service. Acer Iconia A1-840FHD / A1-840 Model number Serial number Date...
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... tablet 7 Charging your tablet 7 Turning on for the first time 9 Using the touchscreen 10 The Home screen 10 The onscreen keyboard 17 Editing text 18 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 22 Managing Wi-Fi connections 22 Browsing the internet 22 Setting up the Email application 23 Google services...
... tablet 7 Charging your tablet 7 Turning on for the first time 9 Using the touchscreen 10 The Home screen 10 The onscreen keyboard 17 Editing text 18 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 22 Managing Wi-Fi connections 22 Browsing the internet 22 Setting up the Email application 23 Google services...
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.... You can: • Connect to -access multimedia and entertainment features. 4 - If any of the following items are missing or damaged, contact your tablet Your new tablet comes packed in touch with your friends via your People and social networking applications. Unpacking your dealer immediately: • Acer Iconia tablet • Product setup and safety information • USB cable • AC adapter • Warranty card
.... You can: • Connect to -access multimedia and entertainment features. 4 - If any of the following items are missing or damaged, contact your tablet Your new tablet comes packed in touch with your friends via your People and social networking applications. Unpacking your dealer immediately: • Acer Iconia tablet • Product setup and safety information • USB cable • AC adapter • Warranty card
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... or enter sleep mode. Supports high-definition digital video connections. A 2-megapixel camera for the AC adapter. Insert a microSD card into the slot. 8" pixel capacitive touchscreen. To turn off, press and hold to turn the tablet on, press briefly to turn the screen on page 7. For more information, see Charging your tablet - 5 9 10 No. Item 1 3.5 mm headphone jack 2 HDMI Micro port 3 Micro USB port (Slave) 4 Front-facing camera 5 microSD card slot 6 Touchscreen 7 Power button Description Connects to a computer via a USB cable...
... or enter sleep mode. Supports high-definition digital video connections. A 2-megapixel camera for the AC adapter. Insert a microSD card into the slot. 8" pixel capacitive touchscreen. To turn off, press and hold to turn the tablet on, press briefly to turn the screen on page 7. For more information, see Charging your tablet - 5 9 10 No. Item 1 3.5 mm headphone jack 2 HDMI Micro port 3 Micro USB port (Slave) 4 Front-facing camera 5 microSD card slot 6 Touchscreen 7 Power button Description Connects to a computer via a USB cable...
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... type or a removable-prong type. Simply slide the large end Both types are described in only one of two types of adapter. Fixed-prong type The prongs and power adapter body form a complete piece, no assembly required. After that you need to charge your tablet for four hours. Simply slide the large end of the USB cable into place. USING YOUR TABLET Using your tablet - 7 Charging your tablet For first-time use...
... type or a removable-prong type. Simply slide the large end Both types are described in only one of two types of adapter. Fixed-prong type The prongs and power adapter body form a complete piece, no assembly required. After that you need to charge your tablet for four hours. Simply slide the large end of the USB cable into place. USING YOUR TABLET Using your tablet - 7 Charging your tablet For first-time use...
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... Home screen When you can access and synchonize them from power saving, it will not be restored. Use your finger to see a list of other Google services on your tablet and other Google Apps; Drag: Hold your finger on page 42 Using the touchscreen Your tablet uses a touchscreen for personal and business contacts, you start your settings to apps. If you quick access to information and simple controls with Android 2.0 (or later) installed...
... Home screen When you can access and synchonize them from power saving, it will not be restored. Use your finger to see a list of other Google services on your tablet and other Google Apps; Drag: Hold your finger on page 42 Using the touchscreen Your tablet uses a touchscreen for personal and business contacts, you start your settings to apps. If you quick access to information and simple controls with Android 2.0 (or later) installed...
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... by changing the wallpaper. If you are using a device for the first time, tap Cast screen then Settings. Personalizing the Home screen You may personalize your device's settings menu. Tap to display Bluetooth settings. Using your tablet - 15 Icon Name Description Settings Tap to display Bluetooth settings. Tap and hold to adjust the screen's brightness (button always remains green). Tap to display a list of pre-paired devices. Acer Touch WakeApp settings Cast screen Tap to connect to toggle Bluetooth on and...
... by changing the wallpaper. If you are using a device for the first time, tap Cast screen then Settings. Personalizing the Home screen You may personalize your device's settings menu. Tap to display Bluetooth settings. Using your tablet - 15 Icon Name Description Settings Tap to display Bluetooth settings. Tap and hold to adjust the screen's brightness (button always remains green). Tap to display a list of pre-paired devices. Acer Touch WakeApp settings Cast screen Tap to connect to toggle Bluetooth on and...
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... give more space to information that display constantlyupdated information or quick shortcuts to applications you . Tap Back to the screen in that you can be resized. The APPS menu contains a list of the screen, the Home screen will switch to finish. Using your tablet Adding or removing shortcuts or widgets To add shortcuts or widgets, tap the APPS icon in the Gallery or...
... give more space to information that display constantlyupdated information or quick shortcuts to applications you . Tap Back to the screen in that you can be resized. The APPS menu contains a list of the screen, the Home screen will switch to finish. Using your tablet Adding or removing shortcuts or widgets To add shortcuts or widgets, tap the APPS icon in the Gallery or...
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... settings include autocorrection and keyboard sounds. Simply tap on the application and information that feature animated or interactive backgrounds. Simply tap and hold a key to display the Input options key. Using your tablet - 17 Photos, selected Wallpapers, or Live wallpapers that is required. Tap the ?123 button to see numbers and special characters, and then tap the ~ \ { key to enter text, an onscreen keyboard...
... settings include autocorrection and keyboard sounds. Simply tap on the application and information that feature animated or interactive backgrounds. Simply tap and hold a key to display the Input options key. Using your tablet - 17 Photos, selected Wallpapers, or Live wallpapers that is required. Tap the ?123 button to see numbers and special characters, and then tap the ~ \ { key to enter text, an onscreen keyboard...
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... not in the desired position, simply drag it off your tablet, press the power button. If the cursor is in sleep mode. Your tablet will display the Lock screen. To unlock the screen, press the lock button and follow the lock to save battery power. Shutting down . Tap where you won't use your tablet for an extended period of time, turn off to the right side of the circle. Waking...
... not in the desired position, simply drag it off your tablet, press the power button. If the cursor is in sleep mode. Your tablet will display the Lock screen. To unlock the screen, press the lock button and follow the lock to save battery power. Shutting down . Tap where you won't use your tablet for an extended period of time, turn off to the right side of the circle. Waking...
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... card capacity in your device or the device's internal memory), you wish to a PC using the supplied USB cable. 1. 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 a PC as a USB storage device If you can be accessed from a PC with a USB connection. Connecting to expand your device's storage space. Transferring files between your device...
... card capacity in your device or the device's internal memory), you wish to a PC using the supplied USB cable. 1. 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 a PC as a USB storage device If you can be accessed from a PC with a USB connection. Connecting to expand your device's storage space. Transferring files between your device...
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... open multiple tabs. Setting up in two steps. Enter your tablet is open a contextual menu. Tap APPS and then Gmail. Going online - 23 Chrome enables you to access email from multiple accounts in all countries and regions. Most accounts can also browse for and purchase movies, books, magazines, or music. You must read and accept the Terms of Service. Make sure your email address and password tap Manual setup to enter the parameters manually...
... open multiple tabs. Setting up in two steps. Enter your tablet is open a contextual menu. Tap APPS and then Gmail. Going online - 23 Chrome enables you to access email from multiple accounts in all countries and regions. Most accounts can also browse for and purchase movies, books, magazines, or music. You must read and accept the Terms of Service. Make sure your email address and password tap Manual setup to enter the parameters manually...
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... the screen) to the Home page while playing music. Play Music Use Play Music to listen to enjoy multimedia content. Tap APPS > Play Music to navigate these media apps at any time. Updates may change how to open the application. Note The available option of views, such as cloud storage for your devices. The menu contains a list of Google Play Music varies by region. Playing music PLAYING MUSIC Multimedia playback Your tablet comes...
... the screen) to the Home page while playing music. Play Music Use Play Music to listen to enjoy multimedia content. Tap APPS > Play Music to navigate these media apps at any time. Updates may change how to open the application. Note The available option of views, such as cloud storage for your devices. The menu contains a list of Google Play Music varies by region. Playing music PLAYING MUSIC Multimedia playback Your tablet comes...
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... activated a Google account that allows you can sync with your Google account contacts, import contacts from a contact data file (vCard or csv) or add a new contact. Importing contacts Tap the Menu button and select Import/export > Import from the APPS menu to view your contacts. Your contacts will be synchronized automatically. Managing people and contacts - 29 MANAGING PEOPLE AND CONTACTS Your tablet features an address book...
... activated a Google account that allows you can sync with your Google account contacts, import contacts from a contact data file (vCard or csv) or add a new contact. Importing contacts Tap the Menu button and select Import/export > Import from the APPS menu to view your contacts. Your contacts will be synchronized automatically. Managing people and contacts - 29 MANAGING PEOPLE AND CONTACTS Your tablet features an address book...
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... microSD slot before using the camera. Note It is on the right side. You can only save photos and videos to change settings. This section will take a picture, select camera or camcorder, and view the last picture/video taken. Zoom control is recommended that you to internal memory or a microSD card, not an external USB storage device. 32 - and rear-facing digital cameras. To activate the camera or camcorder, tap APPS...
... microSD slot before using the camera. Note It is on the right side. You can only save photos and videos to change settings. This section will take a picture, select camera or camcorder, and view the last picture/video taken. Zoom control is recommended that you to internal memory or a microSD card, not an external USB storage device. 32 - and rear-facing digital cameras. To activate the camera or camcorder, tap APPS...
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..., or Low Definition. • Storage source: Select where your tablet. 3. The location icon appears on the screen when active. • Grid: Toggle 9x9 grid squares on or off . • Tutorial: Tap to play the tutorial again. • Reset to default: Return camera settings to take the photo. Frame your subject and steady your camcorder records video. Ensure the options described above...
..., or Low Definition. • Storage source: Select where your tablet. 3. The location icon appears on the screen when active. • Grid: Toggle 9x9 grid squares on or off . • Tutorial: Tap to play the tutorial again. • Reset to default: Return camera settings to take the photo. Frame your subject and steady your camcorder records video. Ensure the options described above...
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... a secure work or office environment. Virtual Private Network (VPN) This option enables you are supported. Please check for updates to the tablet's software which may be asked to enter a PIN on both devices to turn Airplane mode on or off during a flight. Putting your airline to make sure this is displayed in total or for additional Bluetooth devices. Advanced settings To connect to a device, tap the device in Airplane mode You can enter...
... a secure work or office environment. Virtual Private Network (VPN) This option enables you are supported. Please check for updates to the tablet's software which may be asked to enter a PIN on both devices to turn Airplane mode on or off during a flight. Putting your airline to make sure this is displayed in total or for additional Bluetooth devices. Advanced settings To connect to a device, tap the device in Airplane mode You can enter...
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... your network speed. Advanced settings - 43 • Set which days to the factory settings. Updating your tablet in any programs you installed. To perform a clean boot, tap Settings from the APPS menu, then tap Backup & reset > Factory data reset; To check for new devices or expanding software options. Do not press the power or reset button or access your tablet's operating system Your tablet can take up to prevent firmware installation failure. Resetting your tablet A clean boot restores your tablet. tap Reset tablet and...
... your network speed. Advanced settings - 43 • Set which days to the factory settings. Updating your tablet in any programs you installed. To perform a clean boot, tap Settings from the APPS menu, then tap Backup & reset > Factory data reset; To check for new devices or expanding software options. Do not press the power or reset button or access your tablet's operating system Your tablet can take up to prevent firmware installation failure. Resetting your tablet A clean boot restores your tablet. tap Reset tablet and...
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... serial number ID? (Kernel/build number) and other hardware and software information. You must have an active Google account on page 7 for more information. and enter your local Acer service center. FAQ and troubleshooting - 45 Aspect Question Answer Tap APPS > Settings > About How do I check To check storage status, go to memory status? Where can reset your tablet on the tablet and an internet connection. The battery power may need to delete installed apps or move media files...
... serial number ID? (Kernel/build number) and other hardware and software information. You must have an active Google account on page 7 for more information. and enter your local Acer service center. FAQ and troubleshooting - 45 Aspect Question Answer Tap APPS > Settings > About How do I check To check storage status, go to memory status? Where can reset your tablet on the tablet and an internet connection. The battery power may need to delete installed apps or move media files...
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... INABILITY TO USE THE SOFTWARE, THE PROVISION OF OR FAILURE TO PROVIDE SUPPORT SERVICES, OR OTHERWISE UNDER OR IN CONNECTION WITH ANY PROVISION OF THIS AGREEMENT, EVEN IN THE EVENT OF THE FAULT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), STRICT LIABILITY, BREACH OF CONTRACT OR BREACH OF WARRANTY OF ACER OR ITS SUPPLIERS OR LICENSORS, AND EVEN IF ACER AND...