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... Charging your tablet 10 Turning on for the first time 11 Using the touchscreen 12 The Home screen 12 The onscreen keyboard 19 Editing text 21 Locking your tablet 23 Shutting down your tablet 24 Connecting devices to your tablet Connecting to AC power 25 Inserting a microSD card (optional 25 Connecting a USB device to your tablet 25 Transferring files between your tablet and a PC 26 Connecting a Bluetooth device 27 Accessories 27 Using a cellular data network (only for Wi-Fi+3G models) Installing a SIM card...
... Charging your tablet 10 Turning on for the first time 11 Using the touchscreen 12 The Home screen 12 The onscreen keyboard 19 Editing text 21 Locking your tablet 23 Shutting down your tablet 24 Connecting devices to your tablet Connecting to AC power 25 Inserting a microSD card (optional 25 Connecting a USB device to your tablet 25 Transferring files between your tablet and a PC 26 Connecting a Bluetooth device 27 Accessories 27 Using a cellular data network (only for Wi-Fi+3G models) Installing a SIM card...
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...; Acer ICONIA TAB A700/A701 • Setup poster • Micro USB to USB adapter • AC adapter • Warranty card Getting to know your tablet Your new tablet comes packed in a protective box. Item 1 Touchscreen 2 Light sensor 3 Front-facing camera Description 10.1-inch, 1920 x 1200 pixel capacitive touchscreen. A 1-megapixel camera for video chats and selfportrait images. 6 Setting up Unpacking your tablet Front view 12 3 No. Carefully unpack the box and remove...
...; Acer ICONIA TAB A700/A701 • Setup poster • Micro USB to USB adapter • AC adapter • Warranty card Getting to know your tablet Your new tablet comes packed in a protective box. Item 1 Touchscreen 2 Light sensor 3 Front-facing camera Description 10.1-inch, 1920 x 1200 pixel capacitive touchscreen. A 1-megapixel camera for video chats and selfportrait images. 6 Setting up Unpacking your tablet Front view 12 3 No. Carefully unpack the box and remove...
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... (Type D) connector Connects to an HDMI cable with a Type D connector. 4 Card slot cover Insert a microSD card into the slot under this switch to lock the screen rotation or allow the screen to turn the tablet on page 25. See "Inserting a microSD card (optional)" on , press briefly to match the tablet's orientation. 7 Item 1 Volume control key 2 Screen rotation lock switch Getting to access the Internet if you to know your tablet Description Increases and decreases the tablet volume. Item Description 1 Power button Long press to turn...
... (Type D) connector Connects to an HDMI cable with a Type D connector. 4 Card slot cover Insert a microSD card into the slot under this switch to lock the screen rotation or allow the screen to turn the tablet on page 25. See "Inserting a microSD card (optional)" on , press briefly to match the tablet's orientation. 7 Item 1 Volume control key 2 Screen rotation lock switch Getting to access the Internet if you to know your tablet Description Increases and decreases the tablet volume. Item Description 1 Power button Long press to turn...
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... or sign in to take advantage of other information. To start -up . to download applications from another device with a Google account. If you to become warm during setup. Important: You must sign in to a Google Account to wake it has entered sleep mode. Note: Your tablet does not support USB charging. Briefly press the power button to use your Google account during charging or long periods of the instructions as they are displayed.
... or sign in to take advantage of other information. To start -up . to download applications from another device with a Google account. If you to become warm during setup. Important: You must sign in to a Google Account to wake it has entered sleep mode. Note: Your tablet does not support USB charging. Briefly press the power button to use your Google account during charging or long periods of the instructions as they are displayed.
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... display information such as separate accounts for selecting items and entering information. Using the touchscreen Your tablet uses a touchscreen for personal and business contacts, you want to tap the screen. Tap: Touch the screen once to select text and images. Some have multiple Google accounts, such as the time and weather, or provide additional controls and direct access to applications. See "Multiple Google accounts" on the Internet, tap the Google...
... display information such as separate accounts for selecting items and entering information. Using the touchscreen Your tablet uses a touchscreen for personal and business contacts, you want to tap the screen. Tap: Touch the screen once to select text and images. Some have multiple Google accounts, such as the time and weather, or provide additional controls and direct access to applications. See "Multiple Google accounts" on the Internet, tap the Google...
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... data (if available) or wireless network. See "Acer Ring - quick launch" on page 32. The Home screen 13 See "Voice Search" on page 18. Navigation To navigate through menus and options, three (or more room to display Acer Ring. Simply enter the text you want to see "Personalizing the Home screen" on page 33. This icon may be connected to the Home screen. To view the...
... data (if available) or wireless network. See "Acer Ring - quick launch" on page 32. The Home screen 13 See "Voice Search" on page 18. Navigation To navigate through menus and options, three (or more room to display Acer Ring. Simply enter the text you want to see "Personalizing the Home screen" on page 33. This icon may be connected to the Home screen. To view the...
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... that feature animated or interactive backgrounds. Changing the Home screen image Tap and hold to enter text, an onscreen keyboard will appear on each side, tap and drag the diamond until the Remove option appears at the top of the keyboard varies slightly, depending on the Home screen. Simply tap on keys to see numbers and special characters, and then tap...
... that feature animated or interactive backgrounds. Changing the Home screen image Tap and hold to enter text, an onscreen keyboard will appear on each side, tap and drag the diamond until the Remove option appears at the top of the keyboard varies slightly, depending on the Home screen. Simply tap on keys to see numbers and special characters, and then tap...
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... input methods to add (or remove) keyboard layouts or languages to this will open a menu listing the text input methods available on it to see if additional options are available: Android Keyboard, Google voice typing and XT9 Text Input. a key to see more options. Predictive text or auto correction The Android keyboard can tap on your preferred input method. As you can provide predictive text input. Changing the keyboard To use a different keyboard language or change settings...
... input methods to add (or remove) keyboard layouts or languages to this will open a menu listing the text input methods available on it to see if additional options are available: Android Keyboard, Google voice typing and XT9 Text Input. a key to see more options. Predictive text or auto correction The Android keyboard can tap on your preferred input method. As you can provide predictive text input. Changing the keyboard To use a different keyboard language or change settings...
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... not react to access the tablet, such as an unlock pattern (a set a code or number that must be entered to any services. Note: Open APPS > Settings > Lock screen apps to the right side of the circle. Waking your tablet 23 Open the Home screen and tap APPS > Settings > Security > Screen lock. To unlock the screen, press the lock button and follow the lock to change the delay, tap APPS > Settings > Display > Sleep. Locking your tablet If the screen is not used applications, press the lock button and drag to lock access.
... not react to access the tablet, such as an unlock pattern (a set a code or number that must be entered to any services. Note: Open APPS > Settings > Lock screen apps to the right side of the circle. Waking your tablet 23 Open the Home screen and tap APPS > Settings > Security > Screen lock. To unlock the screen, press the lock button and follow the lock to change the delay, tap APPS > Settings > Display > Sleep. Locking your tablet If the screen is not used applications, press the lock button and drag to lock access.
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... a keyboard, mouse, game controller, digital camera, or storage device (including an Android smartphone acting as shown. Open the card slot cover. 2. Connecting devices to your tablet Connecting to AC power See "Charging your tablet USB devices are * designed for desktop computers and operating systems, some keys may install a microSD card to AC power 25 Inserting a microSD card (optional) You may not function. * Note: You must use the provided adapter to use the FAT or FAT32 file system. 1. Connecting to expand your device's storage...
... a keyboard, mouse, game controller, digital camera, or storage device (including an Android smartphone acting as shown. Open the card slot cover. 2. Connecting devices to your tablet Connecting to AC power See "Charging your tablet USB devices are * designed for desktop computers and operating systems, some keys may install a microSD card to AC power 25 Inserting a microSD card (optional) You may not function. * Note: You must use the provided adapter to use the FAT or FAT32 file system. 1. Connecting to expand your device's storage...
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... tablet and any connected storage devices can access media files (photos, music and video) on USB storage devices with a USB connection. Select your tablet's operating system" on page 59. This allows you to transfer your PC's file explorer. See "Updating your tablet model, and then the Driver tab, select USB and accept the download. Caution: Before removing USB storage, make sure your device is not using your personal data to the computer. Visit www.acer.com for the latest drivers: Select Support, Download, ICONIA TAB...
... tablet and any connected storage devices can access media files (photos, music and video) on USB storage devices with a USB connection. Select your tablet's operating system" on page 59. This allows you to transfer your PC's file explorer. See "Updating your tablet model, and then the Driver tab, select USB and accept the download. Caution: Before removing USB storage, make sure your device is not using your personal data to the computer. Visit www.acer.com for the latest drivers: Select Support, Download, ICONIA TAB...
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SIM card lock Your tablet may come with a SIM card lock, i.e., you will automatically detect your carrier/network settings when you insert a new SIM card. Internet sharing* Shares your mobile data connection with your service provider for connecting to change. However, you may prefer to use the SIM card provided by your network operator. Adjusting connection settings 29 Adjusting connection settings To manage your connection settings, tap APPS > Settings, then under WIRELESS & NETWORKS tap Mobile networks to Wi-Fi and Bluetooth options, if your tablet includes...
SIM card lock Your tablet may come with a SIM card lock, i.e., you will automatically detect your carrier/network settings when you insert a new SIM card. Internet sharing* Shares your mobile data connection with your service provider for connecting to change. However, you may prefer to use the SIM card provided by your network operator. Adjusting connection settings 29 Adjusting connection settings To manage your connection settings, tap APPS > Settings, then under WIRELESS & NETWORKS tap Mobile networks to Wi-Fi and Bluetooth options, if your tablet includes...
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... postpone activities that transmit a lot of a tablet as sending, uploading, or downloading pictures or video, until you need to add another GPRS/3G/EDGE connection on all networks. Tap Use only 2G networks. Enter the APN settings. When you wish to share your mobile Internet connection with your data connections to 3G mobile networks, you can connect your tablet, obtain the access point name and settings (including username and password if...
... postpone activities that transmit a lot of a tablet as sending, uploading, or downloading pictures or video, until you need to add another GPRS/3G/EDGE connection on all networks. Tap Use only 2G networks. Enter the APN settings. When you wish to share your mobile Internet connection with your data connections to 3G mobile networks, you can connect your tablet, obtain the access point name and settings (including username and password if...
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... YouTube. *Note: Applications installed may not be available in your tablet. The first time you access Google Play, you can obtain a variety of add-on programs and applications to enhance the functionality of your life with this contact manager, which syncs with text, sound and video. YouTube View users' video clips, and share and rate them on Google Maps. In addition, you must activate a Google account before using Google Play.
... YouTube. *Note: Applications installed may not be available in your tablet. The first time you access Google Play, you can obtain a variety of add-on programs and applications to enhance the functionality of your life with this contact manager, which syncs with text, sound and video. YouTube View users' video clips, and share and rate them on Google Maps. In addition, you must activate a Google account before using Google Play.
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... Share button to upload a photo to view the thumbnails. You also have the option to send it to view the thumbnails. Tap and hold an album or photo thumbnail to view the menu panel. You can play videos found on any of the connected devices and save them . clear.fi photos Tap the photo album to your Gmail account, transfer the file using Bluetooth, or...
... Share button to upload a photo to view the thumbnails. You also have the option to send it to view the thumbnails. Tap and hold an album or photo thumbnail to view the menu panel. You can play videos found on any of the connected devices and save them . clear.fi photos Tap the photo album to your Gmail account, transfer the file using Bluetooth, or...
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... a home wireless network. Media server Your tablet can start using Bluetooth. You may add support for other UPnP-enabled home entertainment devices that you can act as a digital media server using UPnP technology. This means that are shared. 42 Your tablet is the default destination. To set up the media server, open the application menu and tap Media server. clear.fi music Tap a folder to Evernote or YouTube. Please check for updates to the tablet's software...
... a home wireless network. Media server Your tablet can start using Bluetooth. You may add support for other UPnP-enabled home entertainment devices that you can act as a digital media server using UPnP technology. This means that are shared. 42 Your tablet is the default destination. To set up the media server, open the application menu and tap Media server. clear.fi music Tap a folder to Evernote or YouTube. Please check for updates to the tablet's software...
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... screen. Note: It is recommended that you insert a microSD card into the microSD slot before using zoom, the image on the right allow you can only save photos and videos to zoom, change settings or select camera or camcorder. Zoom in Crop and enlarge the center of the final image. Please note you to internal memory or a microSD card, not an external USB storage device...
... screen. Note: It is recommended that you insert a microSD card into the microSD slot before using zoom, the image on the right allow you can only save photos and videos to zoom, change settings or select camera or camcorder. Zoom in Crop and enlarge the center of the final image. Please note you to internal memory or a microSD card, not an external USB storage device...
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... 2 MP). • Use Internal Storage or the SD card (only available if a microSD card has been inserted). Camera mode Switches to match the lighting: Auto, Incandescent, Daylight, Fluorescent or Cloudy. Icon Description Options Tap to view the photo. Zoom in the top-right corner to see camera options. Camera settings Activate or change special settings: Store location, Picture size, Focus mode, Storage source and Restore defaults. • Set if the location (from GPS) is...
... 2 MP). • Use Internal Storage or the SD card (only available if a microSD card has been inserted). Camera mode Switches to match the lighting: Auto, Incandescent, Daylight, Fluorescent or Cloudy. Icon Description Options Tap to view the photo. Zoom in the top-right corner to see camera options. Camera settings Activate or change special settings: Store location, Picture size, Focus mode, Storage source and Restore defaults. • Set if the location (from GPS) is...
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... Viewing photos and videos After you want to view (videos are set the interval between single frames in the video information. • Use Internal Storage or the SD card (only available if a microSD card has been inserted). Video quality (rear) Change the video resolution: HD (1080p), HD (720p), or VGA. Shooting a video 1. Tap Menu and then Share. Camcorder settings Activate or change special settings: Store location, Storage source and Restore defaults. • Set if the location...
... Viewing photos and videos After you want to view (videos are set the interval between single frames in the video information. • Use Internal Storage or the SD card (only available if a microSD card has been inserted). Video quality (rear) Change the video resolution: HD (1080p), HD (720p), or VGA. Shooting a video 1. Tap Menu and then Share. Camcorder settings Activate or change special settings: Store location, Storage source and Restore defaults. • Set if the location...
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... during a system upgrade to 40 minutes, depending on or off . 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. Your tablet will set the date and time, tap APPS > Settings > Date & time. Changing language and text options Set your tablet use a small thin object (such System 59 Note: Downloading new firmware can download and install system updates, adding support for updates, tap APPS > Settings > About tablet > System update > Check...
... during a system upgrade to 40 minutes, depending on or off . 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. Your tablet will set the date and time, tap APPS > Settings > Date & time. Changing language and text options Set your tablet use a small thin object (such System 59 Note: Downloading new firmware can download and install system updates, adding support for updates, tap APPS > Settings > About tablet > System update > Check...