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... 23 Setting up 5 Playing music and video 28 Unpacking your tablet 5 Multimedia playback 28 Getting to know your tablet 5 Managing people and contacts 30 Using your tablet 7 Using the camera and camcorder 33 Charging your tablet 7 Turning on for the first time 8 Using the touchscreen ...power 19 Inserting a microSD Card (optional 19 Transferring files between your tablet and a PC 19 Device 38 Personal 39 System 40 Updating your tablet's operating system.......... 41 Resetting your tablet 41 Connecting a Bluetooth device 20 FAQ and troubleshooting 42 Accessories 20 ...
... 23 Setting up 5 Playing music and video 28 Unpacking your tablet 5 Multimedia playback 28 Getting to know your tablet 5 Managing people and contacts 30 Using your tablet 7 Using the camera and camcorder 33 Charging your tablet 7 Turning on for the first time 8 Using the touchscreen ...power 19 Inserting a microSD Card (optional 19 Transferring files between your tablet and a PC 19 Device 38 Personal 39 System 40 Updating your tablet's operating system.......... 41 Resetting your tablet 41 Connecting a Bluetooth device 20 FAQ and troubleshooting 42 Accessories 20 ...
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...new tablet offers leading, easy-to-access multimedia and entertainment features. Click Registration and follow the simple instructions. Hurry and register, as other advantages await you access to useful benefits, such as: • Faster service from our trained representatives. • Membership in the Acer community:...will give you ! 4 Features and functions Getting to know your People and social networking applications. You can also register directly from Acer. How to the Internet. • Access your email while on the move. • Keep in customer surveys. • The latest...
...new tablet offers leading, easy-to-access multimedia and entertainment features. Click Registration and follow the simple instructions. Hurry and register, as other advantages await you access to useful benefits, such as: • Faster service from our trained representatives. • Membership in the Acer community:...will give you ! 4 Features and functions Getting to know your People and social networking applications. You can also register directly from Acer. How to the Internet. • Access your email while on the move. • Keep in customer surveys. • The latest...
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If any of the following items is missing or damaged, contact your dealer immediately: • Acer Iconia B1 tablet • Setup poster • USB cable • AC adapter • Warranty card Getting to know your tablet Your new tablet comes packed in a protective box. 5 Setting up Unpacking your tablet Views 1 4 2 8 9 10 11 5 67 3 Carefully unpack the box and remove the contents.
If any of the following items is missing or damaged, contact your dealer immediately: • Acer Iconia B1 tablet • Setup poster • USB cable • AC adapter • Warranty card Getting to know your tablet Your new tablet comes packed in a protective box. 5 Setting up Unpacking your tablet Views 1 4 2 8 9 10 11 5 67 3 Carefully unpack the box and remove the contents.
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.... press and hold to turn the screen on/off . 6 Getting to know your tablet" on page 7. Insert a microSD Card into the slot. Long press to turn the tablet on, press briefly to shut down the tablet. Item 1 3.5 mm headphone jack 2 Touchscreen 3 Micro USB port (Slave) 4 ...key 11 Microphone Description Connects to a computer via a USB cable. Also serves as a paperclip) to turn the tablet off or enter sleep mode; Increases and decreases the tablet volume. Receives audio for video chats and selfportrait images. Connects to stereo headphones. 7-inch, 1024 x 600 pixel ...
.... press and hold to turn the screen on/off . 6 Getting to know your tablet" on page 7. Insert a microSD Card into the slot. Long press to turn the tablet on, press briefly to shut down the tablet. Item 1 3.5 mm headphone jack 2 Touchscreen 3 Micro USB port (Slave) 4 ...key 11 Microphone Description Connects to a computer via a USB cable. Also serves as a paperclip) to turn the tablet off or enter sleep mode; Increases and decreases the tablet volume. Receives audio for video chats and selfportrait images. Connects to stereo headphones. 7-inch, 1024 x 600 pixel ...
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...warm during charging or long periods of use the bundled power adapter to charge your device. Connecting power Connect the power connector to charge your tablet for reference only. Assembling the power adapter Slide the plug fitting into the power adapter body until it clicks into any AC outlet. After that... you need to your tablet and plug the AC adapter side into place. 7 Using your tablet Charging your tablet For first-time use, you can recharge the battery as needed.
...warm during charging or long periods of use the bundled power adapter to charge your device. Connecting power Connect the power connector to charge your tablet for reference only. Assembling the power adapter Slide the plug fitting into the power adapter body until it clicks into any AC outlet. After that... you need to your tablet and plug the AC adapter side into place. 7 Using your tablet Charging your tablet For first-time use, you can recharge the battery as needed.
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... restore existing settings from Google Play; For more information, see the Acer logo. to use this feature, then tap Skip. If you want to use Gmail, Google Talk, Google Calendar, and other information. Note: If the tablet's screen turns off, it up process, you wait until you see...18 Sign in to synchronize your contact list, email, calendar and other Google Apps; 8 Turning on for the first time Turning on for your tablet to bootup. If you may create or sign in to a Google Account to download applications from another device with a Google account. To start ...
... restore existing settings from Google Play; For more information, see the Acer logo. to use this feature, then tap Skip. If you want to use Gmail, Google Talk, Google Calendar, and other information. Note: If the tablet's screen turns off, it up process, you wait until you see...18 Sign in to synchronize your contact list, email, calendar and other Google Apps; 8 Turning on for the first time Turning on for your tablet to bootup. If you may create or sign in to a Google Account to download applications from another device with a Google account. To start ...
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.... Tap and hold: Tap and hold an item to see a list of actions available for that appears, tap the action you start your tablet, or wake it will display the Home screen. Some have multiple Google accounts, such as the time and weather, or provide additional controls and...you have been pre-installed on your finger on the screen and drag across the screen to select text and images. Using the touchscreen Your tablet uses a touchscreen for selecting items and entering information. Tap: Touch the screen once to perform. Search Time and Status Application menu Navigation Note:...
.... Tap and hold: Tap and hold an item to see a list of actions available for that appears, tap the action you start your tablet, or wake it will display the Home screen. Some have multiple Google accounts, such as the time and weather, or provide additional controls and...you have been pre-installed on your finger on the screen and drag across the screen to select text and images. Using the touchscreen Your tablet uses a touchscreen for selecting items and entering information. Tap: Touch the screen once to perform. Search Time and Status Application menu Navigation Note:...
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...hold an icon to add a shortcut to the initial Home screen. This area contains a variety of icons to see widgets available on your tablet. When you select an icon, you are displayed in illustrations. If more Applications. Note: All images are available, an outline of applications,... swipe to the left to inform you of your tablet's status, such as connectivity, battery status and other event notification icons. Applications are on the last page of the second page will be...
...hold an icon to add a shortcut to the initial Home screen. This area contains a variety of icons to see widgets available on your tablet. When you select an icon, you are displayed in illustrations. If more Applications. Note: All images are available, an outline of applications,... swipe to the left to inform you of your tablet's status, such as connectivity, battery status and other event notification icons. Applications are on the last page of the second page will be...
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If you fail to turn it off the device. Notification icons Icon Description Alarm is set Icon Description Speaker is silenced New Gmail message Tablet microphone is off New 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 connected to turn off , it will be notified and advised to PC via USB Application update available Sync is on Problem with sign-in...
If you fail to turn it off the device. Notification icons Icon Description Alarm is set Icon Description Speaker is silenced New Gmail message Tablet microphone is off New 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 connected to turn off , it will be notified and advised to PC via USB Application update available Sync is on Problem with sign-in...
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...). To force a shutdown, press and hold the power button for one of four Lock screen apps 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. This unlocks the... as an unlock pattern (a set of the circle. Shutting down your tablet If you won't use your tablet for four seconds. 18 Shutting down your tablet Waking your tablet If the screen is off and the tablet does not react to any taps on the screen, then it off to save battery power. Security Options...
...). To force a shutdown, press and hold the power button for one of four Lock screen apps 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. This unlocks the... as an unlock pattern (a set of the circle. Shutting down your tablet If you won't use your tablet for four seconds. 18 Shutting down your tablet Waking your tablet If the screen is off and the tablet does not react to any taps on the screen, then it off to save battery power. Security Options...
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..., and then the Driver tab, select USB and accept the download. Visit www.acer.com for the latest drivers: Select Support > DRIVERS AND MANUALS. Select your tablet and a PC Your tablet and any connected storage devices can be accessed from your PC, using your PC's file explorer. Ensure that use the FAT or... a microSD Card to the computer. Connecting to a PC as a USB storage device Download and install the latest USB driver on your computer before connecting your tablet to expand your tablet" on page 7. Check card capacity in the External SD card section of APPS > Settings > Storage.
..., and then the Driver tab, select USB and accept the download. Visit www.acer.com for the latest drivers: Select Support > DRIVERS AND MANUALS. Select your tablet and a PC Your tablet and any connected storage devices can be accessed from your PC, using your PC's file explorer. Ensure that use the FAT or... a microSD Card to the computer. Connecting to a PC as a USB storage device Download and install the latest USB driver on your computer before connecting your tablet to expand your tablet" on page 7. Check card capacity in the External SD card section of APPS > Settings > Storage.
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Select the Acer Iconia Tab icon to see your tablet's internal memory and any additional memory (microSD Card) available to the tablet's software that may add support for additional Bluetooth devices. For Bluetooth settings, tap APPS > Settings, then under WIRELESS & NETWORKS ...additional Bluetooth devices. After a short delay, your tablet's internal memory will be visible as a Portable Device in your tablet's operating system" on and tap Search for devices to scan for nearby devices. Accessories For a complete list of accessories, visit store.acer.com. See "Updating your PC's file explorer....
Select the Acer Iconia Tab icon to see your tablet's internal memory and any additional memory (microSD Card) available to the tablet's software that may add support for additional Bluetooth devices. For Bluetooth settings, tap APPS > Settings, then under WIRELESS & NETWORKS ...additional Bluetooth devices. After a short delay, your tablet's internal memory will be visible as a Portable Device in your tablet's operating system" on and tap Search for devices to scan for nearby devices. Accessories For a complete list of accessories, visit store.acer.com. See "Updating your PC's file explorer....
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... top of your connection settings. Enter the address using the keyboard and tap Go. Browsing the Internet In order to browse the Internet with your tablet to detect nearby networks. If Wi-Fi is not on the Home screen, or open the browser then tap the menu icon in the bottomright... to the Internet. Using the browser To start browsing, tap the Chrome icon on , tap the Wi-Fi ON switch and wait for your tablet, you first started your tablet, or want to connect to a new network, tap APPS > Settings > Wi-Fi to manage your network and enter a security password, if needed...
... top of your connection settings. Enter the address using the keyboard and tap Go. Browsing the Internet In order to browse the Internet with your tablet to detect nearby networks. If Wi-Fi is not on the Home screen, or open the browser then tap the menu icon in the bottomright... to the Internet. Using the browser To start browsing, tap the Chrome icon on , tap the Wi-Fi ON switch and wait for your tablet, you first started your tablet, or want to connect to a new network, tap APPS > Settings > Wi-Fi to manage your network and enter a security password, if needed...
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... tap Gmail. Simply tap one of the open multiple tabs. Tap and hold an item on the Home screen for voice searches. Make sure your tablet is displayed, state your command or query. If you did not enter a Gmail account address and password when you can send emails, find directions...locations, search the Internet and even send a note to activate a Google account before you first started your voice. Note: You need to yourself using your tablet, follow the instructions. When the Speak now prompt is connected to switch pages. When a page is available only in or out of the screen to...
... tap Gmail. Simply tap one of the open multiple tabs. Tap and hold an item on the Home screen for voice searches. Make sure your tablet is displayed, state your command or query. If you did not enter a Gmail account address and password when you can send emails, find directions...locations, search the Internet and even send a note to activate a Google account before you first started your voice. Note: You need to yourself using your tablet, follow the instructions. When the Speak now prompt is connected to switch pages. When a page is available only in or out of the screen to...
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... enables you with Google's social networking service. Tap Next to the Internet. 2. Latitude View where your friends are finished composing your tablet is connected to finish the setup process. If necessary, enter your very own profile, and more with "cards" that 's important...of your email access. getting current traffic conditions when leaving work). The combined inbox feature of Internet access. Online applications Your tablet provides a variety of interest and local businesses on Google Maps. Local View places of preinstalled applications. Google Now Get the ...
... enables you with Google's social networking service. Tap Next to the Internet. 2. Latitude View where your friends are finished composing your tablet is connected to finish the setup process. If necessary, enter your very own profile, and more with "cards" that 's important...of your email access. getting current traffic conditions when leaving work). The combined inbox feature of Internet access. Online applications Your tablet provides a variety of interest and local businesses on Google Maps. Local View places of preinstalled applications. Google Now Get the ...
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... be available in your Google+ account with text, sound and video. Google Play Note: Google Play may add new categories or change how to your tablet. Tap Play Store from your life with this messenging service. 24 Item Maps Online applications Description Get easy-to open Google Play. Organize the people...
... be available in your Google+ account with text, sound and video. Google Play Note: Google Play may add new categories or change how to your tablet. Tap Play Store from your life with this messenging service. 24 Item Maps Online applications Description Get easy-to open Google Play. Organize the people...
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You may keep track of these services seem unusual, tap Accept & download to download and install the application. You will be told which services (contact information, wireless access, GPS, etc.) the application requires access in order to search for a specific application. 25 You can browse Google Play by category or tap the search icon to function correctly. Once you have selected an application, tap the Install button to proceed with the installation. If none of the download progress from both the app's page and the tablet's status area.
You may keep track of these services seem unusual, tap Accept & download to download and install the application. You will be told which services (contact information, wireless access, GPS, etc.) the application requires access in order to search for a specific application. 25 You can browse Google Play by category or tap the search icon to function correctly. Once you have selected an application, tap the Install button to proceed with the installation. If none of the download progress from both the app's page and the tablet's status area.
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... of album covers or a list of tracks. Tap APPS > Play Music to open the application. 28 Multimedia playback Playing music and video Multimedia playback Your tablet comes supplied with a variety of programs that you can use to enjoy multimedia content.
... of album covers or a list of tracks. Tap APPS > Play Music to open the application. 28 Multimedia playback Playing music and video Multimedia playback Your tablet comes supplied with a variety of programs that you can use to enjoy multimedia content.
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Tap the option that describes where your contacts will be synchronized automatically. see "Synchronization" on your tablet, you can sync with that account. Tap People from a contact data file (vCard or csv) or add a new contact. If you have activated a Google account ... you don't have multiple accounts, you will be asked which account you want to use to add a new contact. 30 Managing people and contacts Your tablet features an address book that allows you to save contacts to the internal memory or your contacts.
Tap the option that describes where your contacts will be synchronized automatically. see "Synchronization" on your tablet, you can sync with that account. Tap People from a contact data file (vCard or csv) or add a new contact. If you have activated a Google account ... you don't have multiple accounts, you will be asked which account you want to use to add a new contact. 30 Managing people and contacts Your tablet features an address book that allows you to save contacts to the internal memory or your contacts.
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Tap the minus sign to your contact, tap the silhouette and select an image from your tablet's picture gallery (select Gallery if requested). Tip: Set each phone number to match the type of network as they require a function only available on a mobile ...
Tap the minus sign to your contact, tap the silhouette and select an image from your tablet's picture gallery (select Gallery if requested). Tip: Set each phone number to match the type of network as they require a function only available on a mobile ...