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... 32 Using your tablet 8 Using the camera and camcorder 35 Charging your tablet 8 Turning on for the first time 9 Using the touchscreen 10 The Home screen 10 The onscreen keyboard 16 Camera icons and indicators 35 Taking a photo 38 Camcorder icons and indicators 38 Shooting a video 39 Editing text 17 Advanced settings 41 Shutting down your tablet 20 Wireless & Networks 41 Connecting devices to your tablet 21 Connecting to AC power 21 Inserting a microSD card...
... 32 Using your tablet 8 Using the camera and camcorder 35 Charging your tablet 8 Turning on for the first time 9 Using the touchscreen 10 The Home screen 10 The onscreen keyboard 16 Camera icons and indicators 35 Taking a photo 38 Camcorder icons and indicators 38 Shooting a video 39 Editing text 17 Advanced settings 41 Shutting down your tablet 20 Wireless & Networks 41 Connecting devices to your tablet 21 Connecting to AC power 21 Inserting a microSD card...
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Carefully unpack the box and remove the contents. If any of the following items is missing or damaged, contact your dealer immediately: • Acer Iconia A3 tablet • Setup poster • USB cable • AC adapter • Warranty card Getting to know your tablet Your new tablet comes packed in a protective box. 5 Setting up Unpacking your tablet Views 1 10 11 2 13 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 9 12
Carefully unpack the box and remove the contents. If any of the following items is missing or damaged, contact your dealer immediately: • Acer Iconia A3 tablet • Setup poster • USB cable • AC adapter • Warranty card Getting to know your tablet Your new tablet comes packed in a protective box. 5 Setting up Unpacking your tablet Views 1 10 11 2 13 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 9 12
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... camera A 5-megapixel camera. 13 Volume control button Increases or decreases the speaker volume. Item Description 1 Microphone Receives audio for video chats and Internet calls. 2 Power button Press and hold to know your tablet" on page 8. 4 3.5 mm headphone jack Connects to stereo headphones. 5 microSD card slot Accepts a microSD card up to 32 GB (supports SDHC). 6 SIM card slot Insert a micro SIM card into the hole to turn the tablet off or enter sleep mode; Connects to a computer via a USB cable. 3 Micro USB port...
... camera A 5-megapixel camera. 13 Volume control button Increases or decreases the speaker volume. Item Description 1 Microphone Receives audio for video chats and Internet calls. 2 Power button Press and hold to know your tablet" on page 8. 4 3.5 mm headphone jack Connects to stereo headphones. 5 microSD card slot Accepts a microSD card up to 32 GB (supports SDHC). 6 SIM card slot Insert a micro SIM card into the hole to turn the tablet off or enter sleep mode; Connects to a computer via a USB cable. 3 Micro USB port...
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... you can use your tablet. During the start , tap to wake it has entered sleep mode. to take advantage of the instructions as they are displayed. 9 Turning on for your settings to Google servers; Briefly press the power button to select your language then tap Start. to back up . If you wait until you want to boot up your tablet to use Gmail, Google Talk, Google Calendar, and other Google Apps; For...
... you can use your tablet. During the start , tap to wake it has entered sleep mode. to take advantage of the instructions as they are displayed. 9 Turning on for your settings to Google servers; Briefly press the power button to select your language then tap Start. to back up . If you wait until you want to boot up your tablet to use Gmail, Google Talk, Google Calendar, and other Google Apps; For...
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... screen, simply drag your finger up menu that item. Use your tablet, while others may be downloaded from the Accounts settings section. The Home screen When you want to perform. These display information such as separate accounts for personal and business contacts, you can access and synchonize them from Google Play. Some have multiple Google accounts, such as the time and weather, or provide additional controls and direct access...
... screen, simply drag your finger up menu that item. Use your tablet, while others may be downloaded from the Accounts settings section. The Home screen When you want to perform. These display information such as separate accounts for personal and business contacts, you can access and synchonize them from Google Play. Some have multiple Google accounts, such as the time and weather, or provide additional controls and direct access...
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... turn off New 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 network (VPN) status Downloading data Personalizing the Home screen You may personalize your device's battery is charging Note: If your Home screen...
... turn off New 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 network (VPN) status Downloading data Personalizing the Home screen You may personalize your device's battery is charging Note: If your Home screen...
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After placing a Widget on keys to see numbers and special characters, and then tap the ~ \ { key to enter text. Removing an item from the Home screen To remove an item from a set of pre-formatted wallpapers, images stored in that is important to you. Release the item when it is the ...the Widget is positioned correctly. Tap the ?123 button to see more space to information that direction. 16 The onscreen keyboard To move the item to a different Home screen, drag it to the side of the screen, the Home screen will switch to the screen in the Gallery, selected Wallpapers, or Live ...
After placing a Widget on keys to see numbers and special characters, and then tap the ~ \ { key to enter text. Removing an item from the Home screen To remove an item from a set of pre-formatted wallpapers, images stored in that is important to you. Release the item when it is the ...the Widget is positioned correctly. Tap the ?123 button to see more space to information that direction. 16 The onscreen keyboard To move the item to a different Home screen, drag it to the side of the screen, the Home screen will switch to the screen in the Gallery, selected Wallpapers, or Live ...
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Changing Google keyboard settings To use a different keyboard language or change settings, tap the Input options key, then select either Input languages or Google keyboard settings. Tap Auto-correction or Show correction suggestions and select one of letters tapped, or are a close match allowing for that key), such as text you have entered in a text field. 17 characters (if available for errors. The word list changes after every key press. If the word...
Changing Google keyboard settings To use a different keyboard language or change settings, tap the Input options key, then select either Input languages or Google keyboard settings. Tap Auto-correction or Show correction suggestions and select one of letters tapped, or are a close match allowing for that key), such as text you have entered in a text field. 17 characters (if available for errors. The word list changes after every key press. If the word...
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... Touch WakeApp settings 1. Select your tablet, press the power button. Pull down the status and settings panel. 2. Tap the item you want to wake up the app list. Your tablet will display the Lock screen. Tap ON to enable the function you have enabled (2-thumb or 5-finger gesture) to any taps on the screen, then it has been locked and is in any direction until it in sleep mode...
... Touch WakeApp settings 1. Select your tablet, press the power button. Pull down the status and settings panel. 2. Tap the item you want to wake up the app list. Your tablet will display the Lock screen. Tap ON to enable the function you have enabled (2-thumb or 5-finger gesture) to any taps on the screen, then it has been locked and is in any direction until it in sleep mode...
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... four Lock screen apps on -screen lock icon in the correct order). The default setting is Slide where you won't use your tablet for four seconds. From the Home screen tap APPS > Settings > Security > Screen lock to change these applications. Note: Open APPS > Settings > Lock screen apps to select an option. Note: If you can set a PIN number that must be entered to access the tablet, or choose an unlock Pattern (a set of time, turn off your tablet (even when locked), press and hold the power button...
... four Lock screen apps on -screen lock icon in the correct order). The default setting is Slide where you won't use your tablet for four seconds. From the Home screen tap APPS > Settings > Security > Screen lock to change these applications. Note: Open APPS > Settings > Lock screen apps to select an option. Note: If you can set a PIN number that must be entered to access the tablet, or choose an unlock Pattern (a set of time, turn off your tablet (even when locked), press and hold the power button...
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... personal data to expand your tablet" on your computer before connecting your tablet to AC power "Charging your device's storage space. Visit www.acer.com for the latest drivers: Select Support > DRIVERS AND MANUALS. Inserting a microSD card (optional) You may install a microSD Card to or from a PC with a USB connection. Select your PC's file explorer. Transferring files between your tablet and a PC Your tablet and any connected storage devices can be accessed from your PC, using your tablet model...
... personal data to expand your tablet" on your computer before connecting your tablet to AC power "Charging your device's storage space. Visit www.acer.com for the latest drivers: Select Support > DRIVERS AND MANUALS. Inserting a microSD card (optional) You may install a microSD Card to or from a PC with a USB connection. Select your PC's file explorer. Transferring files between your tablet and a PC Your tablet and any connected storage devices can be accessed from your PC, using your tablet model...
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... started your voice. From the Applications menu tap Gmail. 24 Setting up Gmail 1. New tab Pinch to zoom in or out of the screen to the Internet. 2. When the Speak now prompt is connected to switch pages. Setting up Gmail To view your command or query. If you did not enter a Gmail account address and password when you can send emails, find directions to locations, search the Internet...
... started your voice. From the Applications menu tap Gmail. 24 Setting up Gmail 1. New tab Pinch to zoom in or out of the screen to the Internet. 2. When the Speak now prompt is connected to switch pages. Setting up Gmail To view your command or query. If you did not enter a Gmail account address and password when you can send emails, find directions to locations, search the Internet...
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... YouTube. *Note: Applications installed may add new categories or change how to not download apps that use 3D graphics. Tap Play Store from your google mail account. For example, in some regions, you are advised to navigate Google Play at any time. Organize the people in all countries and regions. Here you must activate a Google account before using Google Maps. Turn-by region. YouTube View users' video clips, and share and...
... YouTube. *Note: Applications installed may add new categories or change how to not download apps that use 3D graphics. Tap Play Store from your google mail account. For example, in some regions, you are advised to navigate Google Play at any time. Organize the people in all countries and regions. Here you must activate a Google account before using Google Maps. Turn-by region. YouTube View users' video clips, and share and...
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.... Open the Settings app. 2. You can also configure two custom modes. 1. Note: A number of items have help information for each mode. 31 Adjusting audio settings using Dolby Digital Plus Your tablet comes with Dolby Digital Plus audio enhancement features, which are optimized for that demonstrates the audio effects. Tap Dolby settings on and off from the function status and controls panel in the Home screen. You...
.... Open the Settings app. 2. You can also configure two custom modes. 1. Note: A number of items have help information for each mode. 31 Adjusting audio settings using Dolby Digital Plus Your tablet comes with Dolby Digital Plus audio enhancement features, which are optimized for that demonstrates the audio effects. Tap Dolby settings on and off from the function status and controls panel in the Home screen. You...
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... the camera operating mode, take you can only save photos and videos to internal memory or a microSD Card, not an external USB storage device. Camera icons and indicators Settings Shutter button Camera mode In the camera window, the controls at the bottom of the screen allow you insert a microSD Card into the microSD slot before using the camera. Please note you through the steps in taking photos and videos with your tablet. To activate the camera, open the application menu...
... the camera operating mode, take you can only save photos and videos to internal memory or a microSD Card, not an external USB storage device. Camera icons and indicators Settings Shutter button Camera mode In the camera window, the controls at the bottom of the screen allow you insert a microSD Card into the microSD slot before using the camera. Please note you through the steps in taking photos and videos with your tablet. To activate the camera, open the application menu...
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... Settings, then under WIRELESS & NETWORKS tap More... > VPN > Add VPN network. 42 Device Note: Only A2DP stereo headsets (playback only, no microphone) are using the volume buttons on or off during a flight. Alternatively, you to connect to your airline to the tablet's software which may interfere with aircraft electronic systems. Note: When Airplane mode is active, the icon is useful if you are supported. Plays a sound when locking and unlocking the screen. Add...
... Settings, then under WIRELESS & NETWORKS tap More... > VPN > Add VPN network. 42 Device Note: Only A2DP stereo headsets (playback only, no microphone) are using the volume buttons on or off during a flight. Alternatively, you to connect to your airline to the tablet's software which may interfere with aircraft electronic systems. Note: When Airplane mode is active, the icon is useful if you are supported. Plays a sound when locking and unlocking the screen. Add...
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... the factory settings. Note: Downloading new firmware can download and install system updates, adding support for updates, tap APPS > Settings > About tablet > System updates > Check now. Note: When using the reset hole to reset your device, it a label (i.e., a name). This will be necessary to press the power button to 40 minutes, depending on your tablet back on your tablet in any way during a system upgrade to press the recessed reset button above the power button. Do...
... the factory settings. Note: Downloading new firmware can download and install system updates, adding support for updates, tap APPS > Settings > About tablet > System updates > Check now. Note: When using the reset hole to reset your device, it a label (i.e., a name). This will be necessary to press the power button to 40 minutes, depending on your tablet back on your tablet in any way during a system upgrade to press the recessed reset button above the power button. Do...
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.... The battery power may be depleted. Why can 't I view my video files? Where can 't I find my Tap APPS > Settings > About tablet > serial number ID? You may be trying to "Charging your tablet, and gives easy answers and solutions to these questions. Refer to play my music files? Why do I have less storage than the specifications say? Why can I play a file that is there no sound coming from the device? Refer...
.... The battery power may be depleted. Why can 't I view my video files? Where can 't I find my Tap APPS > Settings > About tablet > serial number ID? You may be trying to "Charging your tablet, and gives easy answers and solutions to these questions. Refer to play my music files? Why do I have less storage than the specifications say? Why can I play a file that is there no sound coming from the device? Refer...
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... check storage status, go to the micoSD card. It is normal for the device to heat up when charging or operating for the tablet to : www.acer.com support.acer.com Other sources of use, such as watching a video or playing a game. After five wrong entries, you can reset your Google account username and password. Tap Forgotten pattern? Note: You must have an active Google account on : Up-to-date...
... check storage status, go to the micoSD card. It is normal for the device to heat up when charging or operating for the tablet to : www.acer.com support.acer.com Other sources of use, such as watching a video or playing a game. After five wrong entries, you can reset your Google account username and password. Tap Forgotten pattern? Note: You must have an active Google account on : Up-to-date...
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...: 1. Not to prevent any proprietary interest in the content accessed through the Software is the property of the applicable content owner and may be automatically downloaded and installed on to such contents. This license gives you no rights to your device. To use of the Acer Live Update service, which allows for updates for you) or any related intellectual property rights...
...: 1. Not to prevent any proprietary interest in the content accessed through the Software is the property of the applicable content owner and may be automatically downloaded and installed on to such contents. This license gives you no rights to your device. To use of the Acer Live Update service, which allows for updates for you) or any related intellectual property rights...
