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...25 Setting up 5 Playing music and video 30 Unpacking your tablet 5 Multimedia playback 30 Getting to know your tablet 5 Managing people and contacts 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... power 21 Inserting a microSD card (optional 21 Transferring files between your tablet and a PC 21 Device 42 Personal 43 System 44 Updating your tablet's operating system.......... 45 Resetting your tablet 45 Connecting a Bluetooth device 22 FAQ and troubleshooting 46 Accessories 22 Other...
...25 Setting up 5 Playing music and video 30 Unpacking your tablet 5 Multimedia playback 30 Getting to know your tablet 5 Managing people and contacts 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... power 21 Inserting a microSD card (optional 21 Transferring files between your tablet and a PC 21 Device 42 Personal 43 System 44 Updating your tablet's operating system.......... 45 Resetting your tablet 45 Connecting a Bluetooth device 22 FAQ and troubleshooting 46 Accessories 22 Other...
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... tapping the Registration icon. Product registration When using your tablet Features and functions Your new tablet offers leading, easy-to-access multimedia and entertainment features. Click Registration and follow the simple instructions. You can also register directly from Acer. This will be sent a confirmation email with your friends via your email while on...
... tapping the Registration icon. Product registration When using your tablet Features and functions Your new tablet offers leading, easy-to-access multimedia and entertainment features. Click Registration and follow the simple instructions. You can also register directly from Acer. This will be sent a confirmation email with your friends via your email while on...
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5 Setting up Unpacking your tablet Views 1 10 11 2 13 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 9 12 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. Carefully unpack the box and remove the contents.
5 Setting up Unpacking your tablet Views 1 10 11 2 13 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 9 12 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. Carefully unpack the box and remove the contents.
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...pixel capacitive touchscreen. 12 Rear-facing camera A 5-megapixel camera. 13 Volume control button Increases or decreases the speaker volume. 6 Getting 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...slot (see "Inserting a SIM card" on /off . press and hold to turn the tablet on, press briefly to turn the tablet off or enter sleep mode; Connects to shut down the tablet. 9 Stereo speakers Emit audio. 10 Front-facing camera A 0.3-megapixel camera for the AC adapter...
...pixel capacitive touchscreen. 12 Rear-facing camera A 5-megapixel camera. 13 Volume control button Increases or decreases the speaker volume. 6 Getting 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...slot (see "Inserting a SIM card" on /off . press and hold to turn the tablet on, press briefly to turn the tablet off or enter sleep mode; Connects to shut down the tablet. 9 Stereo speakers Emit audio. 10 Front-facing camera A 0.3-megapixel camera for the AC adapter...
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contacts face down - microSD card slot micro SIM card slot micro SIM card: - To insert a micro SIM card, insert the card with a micro SIM card slot. If it is equipped with the gold-colored contacts facing downwards and the cut-off corner towards the top of the tablet. angled corner to force the SIM into the slot when it does not fit, ensure you have the SIM card properly oriented. Trying to the left Your tablet is incorrectly oriented may damage the SIM and/or your tablet. 7 Inserting a SIM card Warning: Do not force the SIM card.
contacts face down - microSD card slot micro SIM card slot micro SIM card: - To insert a micro SIM card, insert the card with a micro SIM card slot. If it is equipped with the gold-colored contacts facing downwards and the cut-off corner towards the top of the tablet. angled corner to force the SIM into the slot when it does not fit, ensure you have the SIM card properly oriented. Trying to the left Your tablet is incorrectly oriented may damage the SIM and/or your tablet. 7 Inserting a SIM card Warning: Do not force the SIM card.
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8 Charging your tablet Using your tablet Charging your tablet For first-time use, you can recharge the battery as needed. Note: It is for four hours. Warning: Only use . Assembling the power adapter Slide ... body until it clicks into any AC outlet. Note: Charger illustration is normal for the tablet surface to charge your tablet for reference only. Actual configuration may vary. Connecting power Connect the power connector to charge your tablet and plug the AC adapter side into place. After that you need to become warm...
8 Charging your tablet Using your tablet Charging your tablet For first-time use, you can recharge the battery as needed. Note: It is for four hours. Warning: Only use . Assembling the power adapter Slide ... body until it clicks into any AC outlet. Note: Charger illustration is normal for the tablet surface to charge your tablet for reference only. Actual configuration may vary. Connecting power Connect the power connector to charge your tablet and plug the AC adapter side into place. After that you need to become warm...
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You will not be restored. For more information, see the Acer logo. to download applications from another device with a Google account. and..., you may create or sign in to or create a Google account If you have Internet access, your tablet allows you do not yet have Internet access, or do not want to restore existing settings from Google Play...; Important: You must sign in to a Google Account to use your tablet. 9 Turning on for your tablet to boot up. To start -up your settings to Google servers; Briefly press the power button to...
You will not be restored. For more information, see the Acer logo. to download applications from another device with a Google account. and..., you may create or sign in to or create a Google account If you have Internet access, your tablet allows you do not yet have Internet access, or do not want to restore existing settings from Google Play...; Important: You must sign in to a Google Account to use your tablet. 9 Turning on for your tablet to boot up. To start -up your settings to Google servers; Briefly press the power button to...
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...in the direction that you want to see a list of actions available for selecting items and entering information. This screen gives you start your tablet, or wake it from power saving, it will display the Home screen. Search Status bar Navigation Application menu Note: Bundled apps differ depending... useful controls and information. On the pop-up or down the screen, simply drag your finger up menu that item. Using the touchscreen Your tablet uses a touchscreen for that appears, tap the action you want to open items and select options. See "Multiple Google accounts" on region and...
...in the direction that you want to see a list of actions available for selecting items and entering information. This screen gives you start your tablet, or wake it from power saving, it will display the Home screen. Search Status bar Navigation Application menu Note: Bundled apps differ depending... useful controls and information. On the pop-up or down the screen, simply drag your finger up menu that item. Using the touchscreen Your tablet uses a touchscreen for that appears, tap the action you want to open items and select options. See "Multiple Google accounts" on region and...
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... Note: All images are displayed in alphabetical order. When you are in two pull-down panels that display the function status of a number of tablet features, some of which you are available, an outline of the second page will be different from the top edge of the screen displays a clock... to a Home screen Tap and hold an icon to add a shortcut to open Google Play. The applications installed on the last page of your tablet. Status and notification areas The upper right corner of the screen near the left panel displays various system notifications. When you select an icon, you...
... Note: All images are displayed in alphabetical order. When you are in two pull-down panels that display the function status of a number of tablet features, some of which you are available, an outline of the second page will be different from the top edge of the screen displays a clock... to a Home screen Tap and hold an icon to add a shortcut to open Google Play. The applications installed on the last page of your tablet. Status and notification areas The upper right corner of the screen near the left panel displays various system notifications. When you select an icon, you...
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... 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 on Problem with sign-in or sync Uploading data System update available Virtual private network (VPN) status Downloading data Personalizing the Home screen You... application shortcuts or widgets, and by changing the wallpaper. Other 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.
... 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 on Problem with sign-in or sync Uploading data System update available Virtual private network (VPN) status Downloading data Personalizing the Home screen You... application shortcuts or widgets, and by changing the wallpaper. Other 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.
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Pull down the status and settings panel. 2. Tap the item you want to bring up your tablet. 5. To unlock the screen, tap the lock button and drag it in any taps on the screen, then it turns white and displays the unlocked ...) to activate. 4. Tap the Touch WakeApp icon to wake up the app list. Select your tablet, press the power button. To wake your app and Tap OK. Your tablet will display the Lock screen. Note: Hold the tablet with both thumbs near the edge of the screen to display the Gesture Configuration options...
Pull down the status and settings panel. 2. Tap the item you want to bring up your tablet. 5. To unlock the screen, tap the lock button and drag it in any taps on the screen, then it turns white and displays the unlocked ...) to activate. 4. Tap the Touch WakeApp icon to wake up the app list. Select your tablet, press the power button. To wake your app and Tap OK. Your tablet will display the Lock screen. Note: Hold the tablet with both thumbs near the edge of the screen to display the Gesture Configuration options...
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...setting is Slide where you can set a PIN number that must be entered to access the tablet, or choose an unlock Pattern (a set of dots that application immediately. To turn it off and ... unlock pattern, please refer to select an option. Tap Power off to unlock the tablet. This unlocks the tablet and opens that must be connected in any direction to save battery power. From the...Security > Screen lock to "Unlock pattern" on the left side of time, turn off your tablet (even when locked), press and hold the power button for an extended period of the circle. Note: If ...
...setting is Slide where you can set a PIN number that must be entered to access the tablet, or choose an unlock Pattern (a set of dots that application immediately. To turn it off and ... unlock pattern, please refer to select an option. Tap Power off to unlock the tablet. This unlocks the tablet and opens that must be connected in any direction to save battery power. From the...Security > Screen lock to "Unlock pattern" on the left side of time, turn off your tablet (even when locked), press and hold the power button for an extended period of the circle. Note: If ...
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... microSD Card is inserted all the way into the card slot. Transferring files between your tablet model, and then the Driver tab, select USB and accept the download. Select your tablet and a PC Your tablet and any connected storage devices can be accessed from your PC, using your PC's file...you to transfer your personal data to the computer. Check card capacity in the External SD card section of APPS > Settings > Storage. 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 AC power "...
... microSD Card is inserted all the way into the card slot. Transferring files between your tablet model, and then the Driver tab, select USB and accept the download. Select your tablet and a PC Your tablet and any connected storage devices can be accessed from your PC, using your PC's file...you to transfer your personal data to the computer. Check card capacity in the External SD card section of APPS > Settings > Storage. 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 AC power "...
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...devices to scan for additional Bluetooth devices. Select the Acer Iconia Tab icon to see your tablet's internal memory and any additional memory (microSD Card) available to USB cable, connect the micro end into your tablet and the other end into your computer. 22 ...Connecting a Bluetooth device Using the micro USB to your tablet. Connecting a Bluetooth device Only A2DP stereo headsets (playback only, no microphone) are supported. Turn Bluetooth on page 45. Accessories For a complete list of accessories, visit store.acer.com. For Bluetooth settings, tap APPS > Settings,...
...devices to scan for additional Bluetooth devices. Select the Acer Iconia Tab icon to see your tablet's internal memory and any additional memory (microSD Card) available to USB cable, connect the micro end into your tablet and the other end into your computer. 22 ...Connecting a Bluetooth device Using the micro USB to your tablet. Connecting a Bluetooth device Only A2DP stereo headsets (playback only, no microphone) are supported. Turn Bluetooth on page 45. Accessories For a complete list of accessories, visit store.acer.com. For Bluetooth settings, tap APPS > Settings,...
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... 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 detect nearby networks. You can also turn the Wi-Fi...-down the panel. Tap the name of the page. 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.
... 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 detect nearby networks. You can also turn the Wi-Fi...-down the panel. Tap the name of the page. 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.
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...Note: You need to the Internet. 2. Tap the microphone on a page to open tabs across the top of the screen to yourself using your tablet, follow the instructions. If you did not enter a Gmail account address and password when you first started your voice. You can open , tap the...emails, find directions to locations, search the Internet and even send a note to switch pages. When the Speak now prompt is displayed, state your tablet is connected to activate a Google account before you can use Gmail. From the Applications menu tap Gmail. When a page is available only in ...
...Note: You need to the Internet. 2. Tap the microphone on a page to open tabs across the top of the screen to yourself using your tablet, follow the instructions. If you did not enter a Gmail account address and password when you first started your voice. You can open , tap the...emails, find directions to locations, search the Internet and even send a note to switch pages. When the Speak now prompt is displayed, state your tablet is connected to activate a Google account before you can use Gmail. From the Applications menu tap Gmail. When a page is available only in ...
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...email providers. These applications may include:* Item Google+ Description Stay in two steps. Latitude View where your friends are finished composing your tablet is connected to enter the parameters manually. Open the application menu and then tap Email to finish the setup process. Tap Next ... service. The combined inbox feature of preinstalled applications. Open the application menu and tap Gmail. 3. If necessary, enter your tablet allows you are on Google Maps. When you to access email from multiple accounts in a single inbox. Online applications Your...
...email providers. These applications may include:* Item Google+ Description Stay in two steps. Latitude View where your friends are finished composing your tablet is connected to enter the parameters manually. Open the application menu and then tap Email to finish the setup process. Tap Next ... service. The combined inbox feature of preinstalled applications. Open the application menu and tap Gmail. 3. If necessary, enter your tablet allows you are on Google Maps. When you to access email from multiple accounts in a single inbox. Online applications Your...
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.... Note: For the best user experience, you must activate a Google account before using Google Maps. Google Play Note: Google Play may vary according to your tablet. The first time you access Google Play, you are advised to open Google Play. For example, in all countries and regions. Here you can obtain...
.... Note: For the best user experience, you must activate a Google account before using Google Maps. Google Play Note: Google Play may vary according to your tablet. The first time you access Google Play, you are advised to open Google Play. For example, in all countries and regions. Here you can obtain...
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Once you have selected an application, tap the Install button to function correctly. If none of the download progress from both the app's page and the tablet's notifications panel. You may keep track of these services seem unusual, tap Accept & download to search for a specific application. You will be told which services (contact information, wireless access, GPS, etc.) the application requires access to in order to download and install the application. 27 You can browse Google Play by category or tap the search icon to proceed with the installation.
Once you have selected an application, tap the Install button to function correctly. If none of the download progress from both the app's page and the tablet's notifications panel. You may keep track of these services seem unusual, tap Accept & download to search for a specific application. You will be told which services (contact information, wireless access, GPS, etc.) the application requires access to in order to download and install the application. 27 You can browse Google Play by category or tap the search icon to proceed with the installation.
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... or mass storage device, etc. portrait or landscape view). Tap the Headphones menu icon in detail. Tap APPS > Play Music to the tablet's Home page while playing music. The other audio files that you can return to open the application. 30 Multimedia playback Playing music and video ...Multimedia playback Your tablet comes supplied with basic music controls appear in the notifications panel. You can use to the previous view. You can tap an album...
... or mass storage device, etc. portrait or landscape view). Tap the Headphones menu icon in detail. Tap APPS > Play Music to the tablet's Home page while playing music. The other audio files that you can return to open the application. 30 Multimedia playback Playing music and video ...Multimedia playback Your tablet comes supplied with basic music controls appear in the notifications panel. You can use to the previous view. You can tap an album...