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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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... features. Carefully unpack the box and remove the contents. 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 social networking APPs...
... features. Carefully unpack the box and remove the contents. 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 social networking APPs...
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Long press to turn the tablet on, press briefly to turn the tablet off or enter sleep mode; Increases and decreases the tablet volume. Connects to stereo headphones. Also serves as a paperclip) to reset the tablet. Supports high-definition digital video connections. Connects to a... computer via a USB cable. press and hold to turn the screen on/off . Getting to know your tablet Views 1 2 8 3 4 5 6 9 7 Getting started with your tablet on page 8. Item 1 Reset pinhole 2 Volume control key 3 Power button 4 Micro HDMI port 5 Micro USB port (...
Long press to turn the tablet on, press briefly to turn the tablet off or enter sleep mode; Increases and decreases the tablet volume. Connects to stereo headphones. Also serves as a paperclip) to reset the tablet. Supports high-definition digital video connections. Connects to a... computer via a USB cable. press and hold to turn the screen on/off . Getting to know your tablet Views 1 2 8 3 4 5 6 9 7 Getting started with your tablet on page 8. Item 1 Reset pinhole 2 Volume control key 3 Power button 4 Micro HDMI port 5 Micro USB port (...
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Turning on for the first time To turn on your tablet, press and hold the power button until you can use your tablet. Follow the rest of the instructions as they are displayed. For more information see the Acer logo. A 2-megapixel camera for taking highresolution images. A 5-...megapixel camera for video chats and self-portrait images. 10.1" capacitive touchscreen. If the tablet's screen turns off, it up . Getting started with your tablet on page 19. Emit audio. To ...
Turning on for the first time To turn on your tablet, press and hold the power button until you can use your tablet. Follow the rest of the instructions as they are displayed. For more information see the Acer logo. A 2-megapixel camera for taking highresolution images. A 5-...megapixel camera for video chats and self-portrait images. 10.1" capacitive touchscreen. If the tablet's screen turns off, it up . Getting started with your tablet on page 19. Emit audio. To ...
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... in to or create a Google account If you have internet access, your tablet allows you do not want to your contact list, email, calendar and other Google Apps; to Google servers; and to take advantage of other Google ... to synchronize information with Android 2.0 (or later) installed, you can access and synchonize them from the Accounts settings section. See Multiple Google accounts on your tablet. If you to an account, which will not be used to use this feature, then tap Skip. to back up process, you wait until after...
... in to or create a Google account If you have internet access, your tablet allows you do not want to your contact list, email, calendar and other Google Apps; to Google servers; and to take advantage of other Google ... to synchronize information with Android 2.0 (or later) installed, you can access and synchonize them from the Accounts settings section. See Multiple Google accounts on your tablet. If you to an account, which will not be used to use this feature, then tap Skip. to back up process, you wait until after...
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... only one direction). Removable-prong type Align arrows on the head until it will fit in only one of two types of adapter. 8 - Charging your tablet CHARGING YOUR TABLET Assembling the power adapter Your tablet is bundled with this manual. You cannot remove or switch the prongs with one direction). 1 2 OPEN OPEN CLOSE C
... only one direction). Removable-prong type Align arrows on the head until it will fit in only one of two types of adapter. 8 - Charging your tablet CHARGING YOUR TABLET Assembling the power adapter Your tablet is bundled with this manual. You cannot remove or switch the prongs with one direction). 1 2 OPEN OPEN CLOSE C
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Note It is normal for the tablet surface to become warm during charging or long periods of use an Acer-approved adapter to your device. Charging your tablet - 9 Connecting power Connect the power connector to charge your tablet and plug the AC adapter into any AC outlet. Warning Only use .
Note It is normal for the tablet surface to become warm during charging or long periods of use an Acer-approved adapter to your device. Charging your tablet - 9 Connecting power Connect the power connector to charge your tablet and plug the AC adapter into any AC outlet. Warning Only use .
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...have been preinstalled on the screen and drag across the screen to perform. On the pop-up or down the screen, simply drag your tablet, while others may be downloaded from power saving, it will display the Home screen. The Home screen When you quick access to information and... information such as the time and weather, or provide additional controls and direct access to APPs. This screen gives you start your tablet USING YOUR TABLET Using the touchscreen Your tablet uses a touchscreen for that appears, tap the action you want to select text and images. Using your...
...have been preinstalled on the screen and drag across the screen to perform. On the pop-up or down the screen, simply drag your tablet, while others may be downloaded from power saving, it will display the Home screen. The Home screen When you quick access to information and... information such as the time and weather, or provide additional controls and direct access to APPs. This screen gives you start your tablet USING YOUR TABLET Using the touchscreen Your tablet uses a touchscreen for that appears, tap the action you want to select text and images. Using your...
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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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... keyboard. Voice search If voice search is shown). This icon may be connected to a cellular data or wireless network. Then tap the Menu icon > Settings > Tablet search. See Voice Search on page 22. Back Home Recent Back Tap this icon to go to the previous page, or to go directly to... order to search or browse the internet, you want 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 . Within search, tap the Hide button (replaces Back) to the Home screen. Tap an application to open...
... keyboard. Voice search If voice search is shown). This icon may be connected to a cellular data or wireless network. Then tap the Menu icon > Settings > Tablet search. See Voice Search on page 22. Back Home Recent Back Tap this icon to go to the previous page, or to go directly to... order to search or browse the internet, you want 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 . Within search, tap the Hide button (replaces Back) to the Home screen. Tap an application to open...
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... you select an icon, you are on the last page of APPs, swipe to the left to see Personalizing the Home screen on your tablet. Status and notification area Status and notification icons are displayed in the center of the application dock. The application menu To access the application menu...open Google Play. The application menu displays APPs and widgets available on page 16. You can drag the selected icon to the right. Using your tablet - 13 The extended Home screen The Home screen extends to either side of the initial Home screen, giving you more APPs. To view the...
... you select an icon, you are on the last page of APPs, swipe to the left to see Personalizing the Home screen on your tablet. Status and notification area Status and notification icons are displayed in the center of the application dock. The application menu To access the application menu...open Google Play. The application menu displays APPs and widgets available on page 16. You can drag the selected icon to the right. Using your tablet - 13 The extended Home screen The Home screen extends to either side of the initial Home screen, giving you more APPs. To view the...
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... and Wi-Fi. Bluetooth Tap to toggle automatic screen rotation on and off (waves indicate signal strength). Adjust the time before your tablet's GPS on , all wireless connectivity is disconnected. Tap to use your device's location services on and off . Brightness Tap to ...arrows mean information is disabled, you will dim/turn green when active. Battery Displays current battery status. Tap and hold to display your tablet - 15 Note Many Quick Settings icons turn off . Quick Settings icons Using your device's settings menu. Icon Name Airplane mode Description ...
... and Wi-Fi. Bluetooth Tap to toggle automatic screen rotation on and off (waves indicate signal strength). Adjust the time before your tablet's GPS on , all wireless connectivity is disconnected. Tap to use your device's location services on and off . Brightness Tap to ...arrows mean information is disabled, you will dim/turn green when active. Battery Displays current battery status. Tap and hold to display your tablet - 15 Note Many Quick Settings icons turn off . Quick Settings icons Using your device's settings menu. Icon Name Airplane mode Description ...
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... pre-formatted wallpapers, images stored in that feature animated or Personalizing the Home screen You may personalize your device's battery is positioned correctly. Using your tablet Note If your Home screen by adding or removing application shortcuts or widgets, and by changing the wallpaper. 16 - The APP menu contains a list of...
... pre-formatted wallpapers, images stored in that feature animated or Personalizing the Home screen You may personalize your device's battery is positioned correctly. Using your tablet Note If your Home screen by adding or removing application shortcuts or widgets, and by changing the wallpaper. 16 - The APP menu contains a list of...
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... tap on the application and information that key), such as letters with accents or related symbols. Tap and hold a key to enter text. Using your tablet - 17 interactive backgrounds, or Video wallpapers that feature your recorded personal videos.
... tap on the application and information that key), such as letters with accents or related symbols. Tap and hold a key to enter text. Using your tablet - 17 interactive backgrounds, or Video wallpapers that feature your recorded personal videos.
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... or replace: 1. If the word you need 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 this text, a cursor is displayed, you want to select. Tap and hold the text or...
... or replace: 1. If the word you need 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 this text, a cursor is displayed, you want to select. Tap and hold the text or...
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... If you may set of dots that must be tapped in sleep mode. Shutting down . Using your tablet - 19 Inserting text To type new text or add text that must be entered to the correct position.... 3. Open the Home screen and tap APPs > Settings > Security > Screen lock. Your tablet will display the Lock screen. To turn it has been locked and is not in the desired position, ...simply drag it to access the tablet, such as an unlock pattern (a set a code or number that you previously copied text, a PASTE...
... If you may set of dots that must be tapped in sleep mode. Shutting down . Using your tablet - 19 Inserting text To type new text or add text that must be entered to the correct position.... 3. Open the Home screen and tap APPs > Settings > Security > Screen lock. Your tablet will display the Lock screen. To turn it has been locked and is not in the desired position, ...simply drag it to access the tablet, such as an unlock pattern (a set a code or number that you previously copied text, a PASTE...
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Connecting devices to your tablet CONNECTING DEVICES TO YOUR TABLET Connecting to AC power See Charging your tablet on page 8 Inserting a microSD card You may install a microSD card to transfer information between your computer (either the microSD card in the External SD card ... that use the FAT or FAT32 file system. Transferring files between your device and your tablet and a PC Your tablet and any connected storage devices can be accessed from a PC with a USB connection. 20 - Note Your tablet only supports microSD cards that the microSD card is inserted all the way into the card...
Connecting devices to your tablet CONNECTING DEVICES TO YOUR TABLET Connecting to AC power See Charging your tablet on page 8 Inserting a microSD card You may install a microSD card to transfer information between your computer (either the microSD card in the External SD card ... that use the FAT or FAT32 file system. Transferring files between your device and your tablet and a PC Your tablet and any connected storage devices can be accessed from a PC with a USB connection. 20 - Note Your tablet only supports microSD cards that the microSD card is inserted all the way into the card...
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...-left notification area and tap Connected as a drive in your computer's file explorer. Accessories For a complete list of accessories, visit store.acer.com. Connecting a Bluetooth device Only A2DP stereo headsets (playback only, no microphone) are supported. Plug the USB sync cable into an ...Bluetooth. Please check for updates to a PC using the supplied USB cable. 1. Connecting devices to your tablet - 21 internal memory), you can connect your device to the tablet's software which may add support for additional Bluetooth devices. Plug the USB client connector into the micro ...
...-left notification area and tap Connected as a drive in your computer's file explorer. Accessories For a complete list of accessories, visit store.acer.com. Connecting a Bluetooth device Only A2DP stereo headsets (playback only, no microphone) are supported. Plug the USB sync cable into an ...Bluetooth. Please check for updates to a PC using the supplied USB cable. 1. Connecting devices to your tablet - 21 internal memory), you can connect your device to the tablet's software which may add support for additional Bluetooth devices. Plug the USB client connector into the micro ...
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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 toggle on and off the Wi-Fi connection. 22 - Using... the browser To start browsing, tap the Chrome icon on , tap the Wi-Fi ON switch and wait for your tablet to the internet. Tap the name of the screen and tap the Wi-Fi button 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 toggle on and off the Wi-Fi connection. 22 - Using... the browser To start browsing, tap the Chrome icon on , tap the Wi-Fi ON switch and wait for your tablet to the internet. Tap the name of the screen and tap the Wi-Fi button to manage your network and enter a security password, if needed...
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... application The Email application enables you to switch pages. When a page is open multiple tabs. Chrome enables you to finish the setup process. Enter your tablet allows you to start setting up in two steps. Open the application menu and then tap Email to open , tap the small New tab button...
... application The Email application enables you to switch pages. When a page is open multiple tabs. Chrome enables you to finish the setup process. Enter your tablet allows you to start setting up in two steps. Open the application menu and then tap Email to open , tap the small New tab button...