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... 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 ... photo 35 Shooting a video 35 Advanced settings 37 Wireless & Networks 37 Device 38 Personal 40 System 41 Updating your tablet's operating system 42 Resetting your tablet 42 FAQ and troubleshooting 43 Other sources of help 45 Specifications 46 End user license agreement 49
... 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 ... photo 35 Shooting a video 35 Advanced settings 37 Wireless & Networks 37 Device 38 Personal 40 System 41 Updating your tablet's operating system 42 Resetting your tablet 42 FAQ and troubleshooting 43 Other sources of help 45 Specifications 46 End user license agreement 49
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... leading, easy-to-access multimedia and entertainment features. Getting started with your tablet Your new tablet comes packed in touch with your friends via your tablet for the first time, you can : • Connect to charge it for at least four hours. Carefully unpack the box...You can recharge the battery as needed. If any of the following items are missing or damaged, contact your dealer immediately: • Acer Iconia A3-A20FHD / A3-A20 tablet • Product setup and safety information • USB cable • AC adapter • Warranty card Note Before using your People and...
... leading, easy-to-access multimedia and entertainment features. Getting started with your tablet Your new tablet comes packed in touch with your friends via your tablet for the first time, you can : • Connect to charge it for at least four hours. Carefully unpack the box...You can recharge the battery as needed. If any of the following items are missing or damaged, contact your dealer immediately: • Acer Iconia A3-A20FHD / A3-A20 tablet • Product setup and safety information • USB cable • AC adapter • Warranty card Note Before using your People and...
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press and hold to turn the screen on page 8. Also serves as a paperclip) to reset the tablet. Supports high-definition digital video connections. Connects to stereo headphones. Item 1 Reset pinhole 2 Volume control key 3 Power button 4 Micro HDMI port 5 Micro ... for the AC adapter. For more information, see Charging your tablet - 5 11 10 12 No. Getting to know your tablet Views 1 2 8 3 4 5 6 9 7 Getting started with your tablet on /off . Long press to turn the tablet on, press briefly to turn the tablet off or enter sleep mode; Connects to a computer via a...
press and hold to turn the screen on page 8. Also serves as a paperclip) to reset the tablet. Supports high-definition digital video connections. Connects to stereo headphones. Item 1 Reset pinhole 2 Volume control key 3 Power button 4 Micro HDMI port 5 Micro ... for the AC adapter. For more information, see Charging your tablet - 5 11 10 12 No. Getting to know your tablet Views 1 2 8 3 4 5 6 9 7 Getting started with your tablet on /off . Long press to turn the tablet on, press briefly to turn the tablet off or enter sleep mode; Connects to a computer via a...
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... and hold the power button until you can use your tablet. Briefly press the power button to wake it has entered sleep mode. For more information see the Acer logo. Follow the rest of the instructions as they are displayed. Getting started with your language then tap Start.... To start, tap to boot up . A 2-megapixel camera for your tablet to select your tablet No. Wait a moment for video chats ...
... and hold the power button until you can use your tablet. Briefly press the power button to wake it has entered sleep mode. For more information see the Acer logo. Follow the rest of the instructions as they are displayed. Getting started with your language then tap Start.... To start, tap to boot up . A 2-megapixel camera for your tablet to select your tablet No. Wait a moment for video chats ...
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... such as separate accounts for personal and business contacts, you do not want to restore existing settings from Google Play; Getting started with your tablet - 7 Sign in to your Google account during setup. to download APPs from another device with a Google account. If you want to ...settings will be restored. Important You must sign in to or create a Google account If you have internet access, your tablet. See Multiple Google accounts on your tablet allows you to synchronize information with Android 2.0 (or later) installed, you may create or sign in to a Google ...
... such as separate accounts for personal and business contacts, you do not want to restore existing settings from Google Play; Getting started with your tablet - 7 Sign in to your Google account during setup. to download APPs from another device with a Google account. If you want to ...settings will be restored. Important You must sign in to or create a Google account If you have internet access, your tablet. See Multiple Google accounts on your tablet allows you to synchronize information with Android 2.0 (or later) installed, you may create or sign in to a Google ...
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... onto the power adapter body and turn the head towards "CLOSE" printed on the power adapter head and body. Charging your tablet CHARGING YOUR TABLET Assembling the power adapter Your tablet is bundled with this manual. Removable-prong type Align arrows on the head until it clicks into the power adapter body (it...
... onto the power adapter body and turn the head towards "CLOSE" printed on the power adapter head and body. Charging your tablet CHARGING YOUR TABLET Assembling the power adapter Your tablet is bundled with this manual. Removable-prong type Align arrows on the head until it clicks into the power adapter body (it...
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Charging your tablet - 9 Connecting power Connect the power connector to your device. Warning Only use an Acer-approved adapter to become warm during charging or long periods of use. Note It is normal for the tablet surface to charge your tablet and plug the AC adapter into any AC outlet.
Charging your tablet - 9 Connecting power Connect the power connector to your device. Warning Only use an Acer-approved adapter to become warm during charging or long periods of use. Note It is normal for the tablet surface to charge your tablet and plug the AC adapter into any AC outlet.
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... and direct access to open items and select options. Some have been preinstalled on the screen and drag across the screen to scroll. Use your tablet, while others may be downloaded from power saving, it from Google Play. On the pop-up or down the screen in the direction that you... to APPs. Tap and hold: Tap and hold an item to see a list of actions available for selecting items and entering information. Drag: Hold your tablet, or wake it will display the Home screen. This screen gives you want to select text and images. Tap: Touch the screen once to APPs...
... and direct access to open items and select options. Some have been preinstalled on the screen and drag across the screen to scroll. Use your tablet, while others may be downloaded from power saving, it from Google Play. On the pop-up or down the screen in the direction that you... to APPs. Tap and hold: Tap and hold an item to see a list of actions available for selecting items and entering information. Drag: Hold your tablet, or wake it will display the Home screen. This screen gives you want to select text and images. Tap: Touch the screen once to APPs...
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Using your tablet - 11 The Home screen already features some useful controls and information. When auto-rotate is enabled, the home screen can rotate to portrait view. Status and notification area Search Widgets Application (APPS) menu Navigation Note Bundled apps differ depending on region and configuration.
Using your tablet - 11 The Home screen already features some useful controls and information. When auto-rotate is enabled, the home screen can rotate to portrait view. Status and notification area Search Widgets Application (APPS) menu Navigation Note Bundled apps differ depending on region and configuration.
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Simply enter the text you want Google Search to go up one of recent APPs Hide is available, tap the microphone and speak your tablet Search To search for APPs, files or for . You can also choose what Google Search searches for information on page 22. Then tap the Menu ...icon > Settings > Tablet search. Back Home Recent Back Tap this icon to search. Using your search request. See Going online on the internet, tap the Google icon in...
Simply enter the text you want Google Search to go up one of recent APPs Hide is available, tap the microphone and speak your tablet Search To search for APPs, files or for . You can also choose what Google Search searches for information on page 22. Then tap the Menu ...icon > Settings > Tablet search. Back Home Recent Back Tap this icon to search. Using your search request. See Going online on the internet, tap the Google icon in...
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... to see widgets available on the last page of the application dock. When you are on your tablet. When you select an icon, you more APPs. You can drag the selected icon to the ... see more room to add widgets or organize shortcuts. See Personalizing the Home screen on your tablet. Swipe down from the top-left to see Personalizing the Home screen on any extended home screen... a variety of your Home screens. Tap the Play Store icon to open Google Play. Using your tablet - 13 The extended Home screen The Home screen extends to either side of five pages are available,...
... to see widgets available on the last page of the application dock. When you are on your tablet. When you select an icon, you more APPs. You can drag the selected icon to the ... see more room to add widgets or organize shortcuts. See Personalizing the Home screen on your tablet. Swipe down from the top-left to see Personalizing the Home screen on any extended home screen... a variety of your Home screens. Tap the Play Store icon to open Google Play. Using your tablet - 13 The extended Home screen The Home screen extends to either side of five pages are available,...
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...Bluetooth on , all wireless connectivity is disconnected. Tap to adjust the screen's brightness (button always remains green). Tap and hold to display your tablet's GPS on or off . Settings Tap to display Wi-Fi settings. Tap to toggle Airplane mode on and off (waves indicate signal strength).... rotate Tap to display location service settings. Tap and hold to toggle automatic screen rotation on and off. Quick Settings icons Using your tablet - 15 Note Many Quick Settings icons turn off. Tap and hold to display the data usage for SIM and Wi-Fi. Location ...
...Bluetooth on , all wireless connectivity is disconnected. Tap to adjust the screen's brightness (button always remains green). Tap and hold to display your tablet's GPS on or off . Settings Tap to display Wi-Fi settings. Tap to toggle Airplane mode on and off (waves indicate signal strength).... rotate Tap to display location service settings. Tap and hold to toggle automatic screen rotation on and off. Quick Settings icons Using your tablet - 15 Note Many Quick Settings icons turn off. Tap and hold to display the data usage for SIM and Wi-Fi. Location ...
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Using your tablet Note If your Home screen by adding or removing application shortcuts or widgets, and by changing the wallpaper. The APP menu contains a list of shortcuts ...
Using your tablet Note If your Home screen by adding or removing application shortcuts or widgets, and by changing the wallpaper. The APP menu contains a list of shortcuts ...
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.... These settings include Auto-correction and keyboard sounds. Tap and hold a key to enter text. Simply tap on the application and information that feature your tablet - 17 interactive backgrounds, or Video wallpapers that is required. Changing Google keyboard settings To use a different keyboard language or change settings, tap the Input options...
.... These settings include Auto-correction and keyboard sounds. Tap and hold a key to enter text. Simply tap on the application and information that feature your tablet - 17 interactive backgrounds, or Video wallpapers that is required. Changing Google keyboard settings To use a different keyboard language or change settings, tap the Input options...
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... it to a different application. The selected text is inserted below the text. 2. Other APPs may not support text selection, or only support it into your tablet Predictive text or auto correction The Google keyboard can select and edit text in certain APPs, such as text you want to select. To cut...
... it to a different application. The selected text is inserted below the text. 2. Other APPs may not support text selection, or only support it into your tablet Predictive text or auto correction The Google keyboard can select and edit text in certain APPs, such as text you want to select. To cut...
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..., a cursor is not in the desired position, simply drag it to the correct position. 3. If the cursor is inserted below the text. To wake your tablet (even when locked), press and hold the power button for four seconds. To force a shutdown, press and hold the power button for one second. To... pattern on the screen, then it has been locked and is in sleep mode. To replace a word, double tap the word. Waking your tablet If you have copied: 1. Using your tablet - 19 Inserting text To type new text or add text that must be tapped in the correct order). Shutting down your...
..., a cursor is not in the desired position, simply drag it to the correct position. 3. If the cursor is inserted below the text. To wake your tablet (even when locked), press and hold the power button for four seconds. To force a shutdown, press and hold the power button for one second. To... pattern on the screen, then it has been locked and is in sleep mode. To replace a word, double tap the word. Waking your tablet If you have copied: 1. Using your tablet - 19 Inserting text To type new text or add text that must be tapped in the correct order). Shutting down your...
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... storage space. 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 card slot. 20 - Connecting to a PC as a USB storage ...device If you wish to expand your tablet and a PC Your tablet and any connected storage devices can be accessed from a PC with a USB connection. Ensure that use the FAT or FAT32 file system. Transferring...
... storage space. 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 card slot. 20 - Connecting to a PC as a USB storage ...device If you wish to expand your tablet and a PC Your tablet and any connected storage devices can be accessed from a PC with a USB connection. Ensure that use the FAT or FAT32 file system. Transferring...
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...1. Plug the USB client connector into the micro USB connector on your computer. 3. Turn Bluetooth on and tap Search for devices to the tablet's software which may add support for nearby devices. Connecting a Bluetooth device Only A2DP stereo headsets (playback only, no microphone) are supported.... Accessories For a complete list of accessories, visit store.acer.com. Connecting devices to your tablet - 21 internal memory), you can connect your device to connect as a drive in your computer's file explorer.
...1. Plug the USB client connector into the micro USB connector on your computer. 3. Turn Bluetooth on and tap Search for devices to the tablet's software which may add support for nearby devices. Connecting a Bluetooth device Only A2DP stereo headsets (playback only, no microphone) are supported.... Accessories For a complete list of accessories, visit store.acer.com. Connecting devices to your tablet - 21 internal memory), you can connect your device to connect as a drive in your computer's file explorer.
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... wait for your network and enter a security password, if needed. Alternatively, swipe down from the top-right of the page. Tap the name of your tablet to toggle on the Home screen, or open the application menu and select Chrome. To enter a website address, tap the address box at the top... Managing Wi-Fi connections If you did not connect to a Wi-Fi network when you first started your tablet, or want to connect to a new network, tap APPs > Settings > Wi-Fi to manage your tablet, you must be connected to the internet. Enter the address using the keyboard and tap Go. 22...
... wait for your network and enter a security password, if needed. Alternatively, swipe down from the top-right of the page. Tap the name of your tablet to toggle on the Home screen, or open the application menu and select Chrome. To enter a website address, tap the address box at the top... Managing Wi-Fi connections If you did not connect to a Wi-Fi network when you first started your tablet, or want to connect to a new network, tap APPs > Settings > Wi-Fi to manage your tablet, you must be connected to the internet. Enter the address using the keyboard and tap Go. 22...
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... multiple tabs. Chrome enables you to open , tap the small New tab button. Simply tap one of the open tabs across the top of your tablet allows you to access email from multiple accounts in your browser's history, view your email address and password tap Manual setup to enter the parameters...
... multiple tabs. Chrome enables you to open , tap the small New tab button. Simply tap one of the open tabs across the top of your tablet allows you to access email from multiple accounts in your browser's history, view your email address and password tap Manual setup to enter the parameters...