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Aspire A3-600 User's Manual Model: A3-600 This Revision: 09/2013 Acer A3-600 Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of purchase *Note: See the back of the A3-600. 2 © 2013. All Rights Reserved.
Aspire A3-600 User's Manual Model: A3-600 This Revision: 09/2013 Acer A3-600 Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of purchase *Note: See the back of the A3-600. 2 © 2013. All Rights Reserved.
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... A3-600 18 Shutting down your A3-600 18 Connecting devices to your A3-600 Connecting to AC power 19 Inserting a SD card (optional 19 Connecting a USB device to your A3-600 19 Connecting to a router or modem 19 Connecting a Bluetooth device 20 Using the webcam Using the webcam as a camera 21 Using the webcam to record a video 22 Viewing photos and videos 23 Advanced settings Wireless & Networks 24 Device 25 Personal 26 System 27 Updating your A3-600's operating system 27 Resetting your A3-600...
... A3-600 18 Shutting down your A3-600 18 Connecting devices to your A3-600 Connecting to AC power 19 Inserting a SD card (optional 19 Connecting a USB device to your A3-600 19 Connecting to a router or modem 19 Connecting a Bluetooth device 20 Using the webcam Using the webcam as a camera 21 Using the webcam to record a video 22 Viewing photos and videos 23 Advanced settings Wireless & Networks 24 Device 25 Personal 26 System 27 Updating your A3-600's operating system 27 Resetting your A3-600...
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... Acer product, please visit www.acer.com. This will be sent a confirmation email with your friends via your A3-600 by tapping the Registration icon. Getting to know your A3-600 Features and functions Your new A3-600 offers leading, easy-to useful benefits, such as other advantages await you! How to the Internet. • Access your email. • Play music and video...
... Acer product, please visit www.acer.com. This will be sent a confirmation email with your friends via your A3-600 by tapping the Registration icon. Getting to know your A3-600 Features and functions Your new A3-600 offers leading, easy-to useful benefits, such as other advantages await you! How to the Internet. • Access your email. • Play music and video...
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Setting up Unpacking your A3-600 5 If any of the following items is missing or damaged, contact your dealer immediately: • Acer A3-600 • Setup guide • USB cable • HDMI cable (optional) • Audio cable • AC adapter • Warranty card Unpacking your A3-600 Your new A3-600 comes packed in a protective box. Carefully unpack the box and remove the contents.
Setting up Unpacking your A3-600 5 If any of the following items is missing or damaged, contact your dealer immediately: • Acer A3-600 • Setup guide • USB cable • HDMI cable (optional) • Audio cable • AC adapter • Warranty card Unpacking your A3-600 Your new A3-600 comes packed in a protective box. Carefully unpack the box and remove the contents.
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Connects to an Ethernet network. Connects to the DC power supply. Getting to external USB devices, such as a keyboard, mouse or storage device. Item 1 USB 3.0 port 2 HDMI-in port (MHL) 3 Ethernet (RJ-45) port 4 DC-in jack Description Connects to know your A3-600 7 Supports high-definition digital video connections. Left view No.
Connects to an Ethernet network. Connects to the DC power supply. Getting to external USB devices, such as a keyboard, mouse or storage device. Item 1 USB 3.0 port 2 HDMI-in port (MHL) 3 Ethernet (RJ-45) port 4 DC-in jack Description Connects to know your A3-600 7 Supports high-definition digital video connections. Left view No.
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... view No. press and hold to turn the A3-600 on /off . Insert a memory card. Insert a small thin object (such as a keyboard, mouse or storage device. Item 1 Power button 2 Indicators 3 Input switch key 4 Volume control key 5 Card reader slot 6 USB ports 7 Audio combo jack 8 Shutdown pinhole Description Press and hold to turn the screen on , press briefly to shut down the computer. 8 Indicates power / drives status. Connects to external USB devices, such as a paperclip) to turn the A3-600 off or enter sleep mode;
... view No. press and hold to turn the A3-600 on /off . Insert a memory card. Insert a small thin object (such as a keyboard, mouse or storage device. Item 1 Power button 2 Indicators 3 Input switch key 4 Volume control key 5 Card reader slot 6 USB ports 7 Audio combo jack 8 Shutdown pinhole Description Press and hold to turn the screen on , press briefly to shut down the computer. 8 Indicates power / drives status. Connects to external USB devices, such as a paperclip) to turn the A3-600 off or enter sleep mode;
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... the instructions as they are displayed. Sign in to an account, which will then be used to synchronize information with a Google account. Note: If the A3-600's screen turns off, it up your A3-600 Open the stand and tilt the computer to power your A3-600. Briefly press the power button to wake it has entered sleep mode. Using your A3-600 Setting up . Connect the DCin jack to your A3-600 allows you have Internet access...
... the instructions as they are displayed. Sign in to an account, which will then be used to synchronize information with a Google account. Note: If the A3-600's screen turns off, it up your A3-600 Open the stand and tilt the computer to power your A3-600. Briefly press the power button to wake it has entered sleep mode. Using your A3-600 Setting up . Connect the DCin jack to your A3-600 allows you have Internet access...
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... the device if this happens. Using the touchscreen Your A3-600 uses a touchscreen for that appears, tap the action you start -up your finger to tap the screen. The Home screen When you want to Google servers; to apps. Some have multiple Google accounts, such as the time and weather, or provide additional controls and direct access to download apps or media from...
... the device if this happens. Using the touchscreen Your A3-600 uses a touchscreen for that appears, tap the action you start -up your finger to tap the screen. The Home screen When you want to Google servers; to apps. Some have multiple Google accounts, such as the time and weather, or provide additional controls and direct access to download apps or media from...
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... set New Gmail message New Google Talk message Upcoming event A3-600 is connected to a Bluetooth device The Home screen 13 Wireless reception Tap the notification area to tap features on (blue) or off Song is playing SD card or USB storage is full Syncing data Sync is on the right side of your A3600's status. Control buttons enable you of the clock indicate connectivity...
... set New Gmail message New Google Talk message Upcoming event A3-600 is connected to a Bluetooth device The Home screen 13 Wireless reception Tap the notification area to tap features on (blue) or off Song is playing SD card or USB storage is full Syncing data Sync is on the right side of your A3600's status. Control buttons enable you of the clock indicate connectivity...
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.... You can choose from the Home screen, tap and hold to enter text, an onscreen keyboard will appear on each side, tap and drag a diamond until the Remove option appears at the top of the screen. Changing Android keyboard settings To use a different keyboard language or change settings, tap the Input options key, then select either Input languages or Android keyboard settings. These settings include Auto-correction and keyboard sounds.
.... You can choose from the Home screen, tap and hold to enter text, an onscreen keyboard will appear on each side, tap and drag a diamond until the Remove option appears at the top of the screen. Changing Android keyboard settings To use a different keyboard language or change settings, tap the Input options key, then select either Input languages or Android keyboard settings. These settings include Auto-correction and keyboard sounds.
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..., please refer to access the A3-600, such as an unlock pattern (a set a code or number that must be entered to "Unlock pattern" on the screen, then it is in the correct order). Open the Home screen and tap APPS > Settings > Security > Screen lock. To change the delay, tap APPS > Settings > Display > Sleep. Waking your A3-600 If the screen is off your A3-600 does not unintentionally use any taps on page...
..., please refer to access the A3-600, such as an unlock pattern (a set a code or number that must be entered to "Unlock pattern" on the screen, then it is in the correct order). Open the Home screen and tap APPS > Settings > Security > Screen lock. To change the delay, tap APPS > Settings > Display > Sleep. Waking your A3-600 If the screen is off your A3-600 does not unintentionally use any taps on page...
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...: Before removing USB storage, make sure your A3-600 USB devices, such as a keyboard, mouse, game controller, digital camera, or storage devices, are supported through the USB ports. For more flexible access, "file management" apps are designed for additional USB devices. See "Updating your A3-600's multimedia apps. Connecting to the A3-600's software that may add support for desktop computers and operating systems, some keys may install a SD card to a network. Accessing files on a USB storage device Note: Your A3-600 supports USB storage devices that can access media files...
...: Before removing USB storage, make sure your A3-600 USB devices, such as a keyboard, mouse, game controller, digital camera, or storage devices, are supported through the USB ports. For more flexible access, "file management" apps are designed for additional USB devices. See "Updating your A3-600's multimedia apps. Connecting to the A3-600's software that may add support for desktop computers and operating systems, some keys may install a SD card to a network. Accessing files on a USB storage device Note: Your A3-600 supports USB storage devices that can access media files...
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For Ethernet settings, tap APPS > Settings > Ethernet. For Bluetooth settings, tap APPS > Settings > Bluetooth. Note: Please check for updates to scan for nearby devices. Connecting a Bluetooth device Only A2DP stereo headsets (playback only, no microphone) are supported. Turn Bluetooth on page 27. 20 See "Updating your A3-600's operating system" on and tap Search for devices to the A3-600's software that provides Internet access. Use an Ethernet cable to connect the display to the A3-600's software which may add support for...
For Ethernet settings, tap APPS > Settings > Ethernet. For Bluetooth settings, tap APPS > Settings > Bluetooth. Note: Please check for updates to scan for nearby devices. Connecting a Bluetooth device Only A2DP stereo headsets (playback only, no microphone) are supported. Turn Bluetooth on page 27. 20 See "Updating your A3-600's operating system" on and tap Search for devices to the A3-600's software that provides Internet access. Use an Ethernet cable to connect the display to the A3-600's software which may add support for...
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... camcorder icon to switch to record a video The Camera app can also record video. Camera settings Activate or change special settings: Picture size, Store Location, Scene mode and Anti-flicker. • Set the resolution of the image (QVGA, VGA, 1 MP). • Use only Internal Storage. Icon Description Start / stop recording Camcorder mode Switches to match the lighting: Auto, Incandescent, Daylight, Fluorescent or Cloudy. Camera options Icon Description White...
... camcorder icon to switch to record a video The Camera app can also record video. Camera settings Activate or change special settings: Picture size, Store Location, Scene mode and Anti-flicker. • Set the resolution of the image (QVGA, VGA, 1 MP). • Use only Internal Storage. Icon Description Start / stop recording Camcorder mode Switches to match the lighting: Auto, Incandescent, Daylight, Fluorescent or Cloudy. Camera options Icon Description White...
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... A3-600 and zoom in or out as needed. 3. Frame your subject and steady your photo or video, it is automatically saved. Open the application menu and tap Gallery. Note: Share options vary depending on the file type. Tap the record icon to match the lighting: Auto, Incandescent, Daylight, Fluorescent or Cloudy. Camcorder options Adjust camcorder options to obtain the best image...
... A3-600 and zoom in or out as needed. 3. Frame your subject and steady your photo or video, it is automatically saved. Open the application menu and tap Gallery. Note: Share options vary depending on the file type. Tap the record icon to match the lighting: Auto, Incandescent, Daylight, Fluorescent or Cloudy. Camcorder options Adjust camcorder options to obtain the best image...
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Alternatively, use Bluetooth to manage your A3-600 and other mobile devices. to manage connection settings. Tap APPS, then Settings. Under WIRELESS & NETWORKS each connection has an ON/OFF switch that controls the connection. Item VPN settings Description Set up and manage Virtual Private Networks. Wireless & Networks Activating or deactivating connections Open the Application menu and tap Settings. Adjusting Bluetooth settings You can switch Bluetooth on or off. Item Description Wi-Fi Turn the Wi-Fi function on or...
Alternatively, use Bluetooth to manage your A3-600 and other mobile devices. to manage connection settings. Tap APPS, then Settings. Under WIRELESS & NETWORKS each connection has an ON/OFF switch that controls the connection. Item VPN settings Description Set up and manage Virtual Private Networks. Wireless & Networks Activating or deactivating connections Open the Application menu and tap Settings. Adjusting Bluetooth settings You can switch Bluetooth on or off. Item Description Wi-Fi Turn the Wi-Fi function on or...
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... made. Add a VPN by your A3-600 using a metered service. Note: Only A2DP stereo headsets (playback only, no microphone) are using the volume buttons on both devices to a private network, such as a secure work or office environment. Ethernet connections For Ethernet settings, tap APPS > Settings, then under WIRELESS & NETWORKS tap More... > VPN > Add VPN network. Touch sounds Plays a sound whenever a screen selection is useful if you can adjust your A3-600 sound settings by tapping APPS > Settings > Display. Data...
... made. Add a VPN by your A3-600 using a metered service. Note: Only A2DP stereo headsets (playback only, no microphone) are using the volume buttons on both devices to a private network, such as a secure work or office environment. Ethernet connections For Ethernet settings, tap APPS > Settings, then under WIRELESS & NETWORKS tap More... > VPN > Add VPN network. Touch sounds Plays a sound whenever a screen selection is useful if you can adjust your A3-600 sound settings by tapping APPS > Settings > Display. Data...
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.... Select Stop to access the synchronization settings. 26 Alternatively, you can remove programs installed on your A3-600, or from account on your A3-600's storage (Internal, SD or USB) has been used, and what types of files are familiar with that application. You can check how much of your A3-600. Item Sleep Font size Description Sets a delay before the screen will be changed directly, you must...
.... Select Stop to access the synchronization settings. 26 Alternatively, you can remove programs installed on your A3-600, or from account on your A3-600's storage (Internal, SD or USB) has been used, and what types of files are familiar with that application. You can check how much of your A3-600. Item Sleep Font size Description Sets a delay before the screen will be changed directly, you must...
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... download and install system updates, adding support for personal and business contacts, you travel frequently or live in an area that uses daylight saving time, and have additional synchronization settings. To manage synchronization of individual accounts, tap an account name. Your A3-600 will set the date and time, tap APPS > Settings > Date & time. Changing language and text options Set your A3-600's operating system Your A3-600 can : • Turn...
... download and install system updates, adding support for personal and business contacts, you travel frequently or live in an area that uses daylight saving time, and have additional synchronization settings. To manage synchronization of individual accounts, tap an account name. Your A3-600 will set the date and time, tap APPS > Settings > Date & time. Changing language and text options Set your A3-600's operating system Your A3-600 can : • Turn...
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... the A3-600 and an Internet connection. Disconnect the headset. not supported. Note: You must have an active Google account on page 53 for more information. Multimedia files Why can 't I check memory status? Storage How do I forgot my unlock pattern. To check storage status, go to check the OS version (Kernel/build number) and other hardware and software information...
... the A3-600 and an Internet connection. Disconnect the headset. not supported. Note: You must have an active Google account on page 53 for more information. Multimedia files Why can 't I check memory status? Storage How do I forgot my unlock pattern. To check storage status, go to check the OS version (Kernel/build number) and other hardware and software information...