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... Home screen 10 The onscreen keyboard 16 Editing text 17 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 36 Advanced settings 37 Wireless & Networks 37 Device 39 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 16 Editing text 17 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 36 Advanced settings 37 Wireless & Networks 37 Device 39 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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...; Access your email while on the move. • Keep in a protective box. Carefully unpack the box and remove the contents. 4 - Unpacking your dealer immediately: • Acer Iconia B1-720 tablet • Product setup and safety information • USB cable • AC adapter • Warranty card
...; Access your email while on the move. • Keep in a protective box. Carefully unpack the box and remove the contents. 4 - Unpacking your dealer immediately: • Acer Iconia B1-720 tablet • Product setup and safety information • USB cable • AC adapter • Warranty card
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... button 2 Micro USB port (Slave) 3 3.5 mm headphone jack 4 Front-facing camera 5 microSD card slot 6 Touchscreen 7 Speaker Description Long press to turn the tablet on, press briefly to turn the tablet off or enter sleep mode; Insert a microSD card into the slot. 7", 1024 x 600 pixel capacitive touchscreen. Getting to turn the screen on...
... button 2 Micro USB port (Slave) 3 3.5 mm headphone jack 4 Front-facing camera 5 microSD card slot 6 Touchscreen 7 Speaker Description Long press to turn the tablet on, press briefly to turn the tablet off or enter sleep mode; Insert a microSD card into the slot. 7", 1024 x 600 pixel capacitive touchscreen. Getting to turn the screen on...
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Getting started with your tablet No. 6 - Item 8 Microphone 9 Volume control key Description Receives audio for video chats and Internet calls. Increases and decreases the tablet volume.
Getting started with your tablet No. 6 - Item 8 Microphone 9 Volume control key Description Receives audio for video chats and Internet calls. Increases and decreases the tablet volume.
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Assembling the power adapter Slide the large end of the USB cable into the power adapter body (it will fit in only one direction). Note Charger illustration is for four hours. Actual configuration may vary. USING YOUR TABLET Using your tablet - 7 Charging your tablet for reference only. After that you need to charge your tablet For first-time use, you can recharge the battery as needed.
Assembling the power adapter Slide the large end of the USB cable into the power adapter body (it will fit in only one direction). Note Charger illustration is for four hours. Actual configuration may vary. USING YOUR TABLET Using your tablet - 7 Charging your tablet for reference only. After that you need to charge your tablet For first-time use, you can recharge the battery as needed.
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Note It is normal for the tablet surface to become warm during charging or long periods of use your tablet. You will then be asked some questions before you see the Acer logo. Turning on for your device. Using your tablet Connecting power Connect the power connector to boot up. Wait a moment for the first time To turn on your tablet and plug the AC adapter side into any AC outlet. 8 - Warning Only use the bundled power adapter to charge your tablet to your tablet, press and hold the power button until you can use .
Note It is normal for the tablet surface to become warm during charging or long periods of use your tablet. You will then be asked some questions before you see the Acer logo. Turning on for your device. Using your tablet Connecting power Connect the power connector to boot up. Wait a moment for the first time To turn on your tablet and plug the AC adapter side into any AC outlet. 8 - Warning Only use the bundled power adapter to charge your tablet to your tablet, press and hold the power button until you can use .
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... press the power button to wake it has entered sleep mode. During the start , tap to select your settings to Google servers; Using your tablet - 9 To start -up your language then tap Start. Important You must sign in to or create a Google account If you want to ... as they are displayed. and to synchronize information with Android 2.0 (or later) installed, you can access and synchonize Sign in to your tablet allows you to take advantage of the instructions as separate accounts for personal and business contacts, you must sign in to an account, which will...
... press the power button to wake it has entered sleep mode. During the start , tap to select your settings to Google servers; Using your tablet - 9 To start -up your language then tap Start. Important You must sign in to or create a Google account If you want to ... as they are displayed. and to synchronize information with Android 2.0 (or later) installed, you can access and synchonize Sign in to your tablet allows you to take advantage of the instructions as separate accounts for personal and business contacts, you must sign in to an account, which will...
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...actions available for selecting items and entering information. Tap and hold: Tap and hold an item to open items and select options. Using your tablet, while others may be downloaded from Google Play. Use your finger to apps. This screen gives you want to perform. The Home screen ...When you want to scroll. Drag: Hold your tablet, or wake it from the Accounts settings section. Widgets display information such as the time and weather, or provide additional controls and direct access...
...actions available for selecting items and entering information. Tap and hold: Tap and hold an item to open items and select options. Using your tablet, while others may be downloaded from Google Play. Use your finger to apps. This screen gives you want to perform. The Home screen ...When you want to scroll. Drag: Hold your tablet, or wake it from the Accounts settings section. Widgets display information such as the time and weather, or provide additional controls and direct access...
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... browse the Internet, you want to find. Within search, tap the Hide button (replaces Back) to search. Then tap the Menu icon > Settings > Tablet search. Select the applications you must be connected to search the Internet, or tap one of the suggestions, applications or files shown in the top...-left corner. Voice search If voice search is available, tap the microphone and speak your tablet - 11 The Home screen already features some useful controls and information. See Voice Search on page 22. See Going online on page 24. ...
... browse the Internet, you want to find. Within search, tap the Hide button (replaces Back) to search. Then tap the Menu icon > Settings > Tablet search. Select the applications you must be connected to search the Internet, or tap one of the suggestions, applications or files shown in the top...-left corner. Voice search If voice search is available, tap the microphone and speak your tablet - 11 The Home screen already features some useful controls and information. See Voice Search on page 22. See Going online on page 24. ...
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... replaced with the hide icon in alphabetical order. Recent Tap this icon to either side of the initial Home screen, giving you are on your tablet Navigation To navigate through menus and options, three (or more) icons are displayed in certain cases (such as if the keyboard or list of... widgets on the screen to return to open Google Play. Tap an application to the Home screen. To view the extended Home screen, swipe your tablet. Applications are shown in a menu. See Personalizing the Home screen on your finger to add widgets or organize shortcuts. Home Tap this icon to ...
... replaced with the hide icon in alphabetical order. Recent Tap this icon to either side of the initial Home screen, giving you are on your tablet Navigation To navigate through menus and options, three (or more) icons are displayed in certain cases (such as if the keyboard or list of... widgets on the screen to return to open Google Play. Tap an application to the Home screen. To view the extended Home screen, swipe your tablet. Applications are shown in a menu. See Personalizing the Home screen on your finger to add widgets or organize shortcuts. Home Tap this icon to ...
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..." and "next track" when music is playing. The top-right area displays a variety of information, such as a strength Battery charge Time new message. Using your tablet - 13 Adding an application to a Home screen Tap and hold an icon to add a shortcut to any extended home screen. You can drag the selected...
..." and "next track" when music is playing. The top-right area displays a variety of information, such as a strength Battery charge Time new message. Using your tablet - 13 Adding an application to a Home screen Tap and hold an icon to add a shortcut to any extended home screen. You can drag the selected...
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...Gmail message New Hangouts message Icon Upcoming event Song is playing SD card or USB storage is full Description Speaker is silenced Tablet microphone is on Icon Description Icon Connected to a wireless network (waves indicate signal strength) Airplane mode (wireless connectivity disconnected...) Description Bluetooth is on Receiving location data from GPS Syncing data Sync is off the device. Using your tablet Status and notification icons Connection icons Note The icons displayed on your device vary depending on your device's battery is getting...
...Gmail message New Hangouts message Icon Upcoming event Song is playing SD card or USB storage is full Description Speaker is silenced Tablet microphone is on Icon Description Icon Connected to a wireless network (waves indicate signal strength) Airplane mode (wireless connectivity disconnected...) Description Bluetooth is on Receiving location data from GPS Syncing data Sync is off the device. Using your tablet Status and notification icons Connection icons Note The icons displayed on your device vary depending on your device's battery is getting...
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... private network (VPN) status Icon Description Problem with sign-in or sync Uploading data Downloading data Personalizing the Home screen You may personalize your tablet - 15 Icon Description Tablet is important to you can add to the screen in the bottom-center of the screen, the Home screen will switch to a Home...
... private network (VPN) status Icon Description Problem with sign-in or sync Uploading data Downloading data Personalizing the Home screen You may personalize your tablet - 15 Icon Description Tablet is important to you can add to the screen in the bottom-center of the screen, the Home screen will switch to a Home...
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... wallpapers that is the correct size. You can be resized. Simply tap on keys to enter text, an onscreen keyboard will appear. 16 - Using your tablet 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...
... wallpapers that is the correct size. You can be resized. Simply tap on keys to enter text, an onscreen keyboard will appear. 16 - Using your tablet 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...
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... for errors. Note Certain applications may offer specialized commands to a different application. Other applications may not support text selection, or only support it into your tablet - 17 Tap the ?123 button to see numbers and special characters, and then tap the ~ \ { key to select alternative characters (if available for that continue...
... for errors. Note Certain applications may offer specialized commands to a different application. Other applications may not support text selection, or only support it into your tablet - 17 Tap the ?123 button to see numbers and special characters, and then tap the ~ \ { key to select alternative characters (if available for that continue...
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...mode. If you want to expand or reduce the amount of the selection. 3. To cut , copy, delete or replace: 1. Your tablet will display the Lock screen. Using your tablet, press the power button. Drag either tab to select. Tap and hold the text or word you can select this text, a cursor... locked and is inserted below the text. Inserting text To type new text or add text that you want to insert text. To wake your tablet Selecting text To select text that you previously copied text, a PASTE button displays. 2. In both cases, if you have copied: 1. To unlock the screen,...
...mode. If you want to expand or reduce the amount of the selection. 3. To cut , copy, delete or replace: 1. Your tablet will display the Lock screen. Using your tablet, press the power button. Drag either tab to select. Tap and hold the text or word you can select this text, a cursor... locked and is inserted below the text. Inserting text To type new text or add text that you want to insert text. To wake your tablet Selecting text To select text that you previously copied text, a PASTE button displays. 2. In both cases, if you have copied: 1. To unlock the screen,...
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... battery power. Tap Power off and confirm the shut down your tablet If you won't use your tablet for an extended period of dots that must be entered to access the tablet, such as an unlock pattern (a set of time, turn off your tablet (even when locked), press and hold the power button for... Home screen and tap APPS > Settings > Security > Screen lock. If you forget your unlock pattern, please refer to Unlock pattern on page 44. Using your tablet - 19 Security Options For additional security, you may set a code or number that must be tapped in the correct order).
... battery power. Tap Power off and confirm the shut down your tablet If you won't use your tablet for an extended period of dots that must be entered to access the tablet, such as an unlock pattern (a set of time, turn off your tablet (even when locked), press and hold the power button for... Home screen and tap APPS > Settings > Security > Screen lock. If you forget your unlock pattern, please refer to Unlock pattern on page 44. Using your tablet - 19 Security Options For additional security, you may set a code or number that must be tapped in the correct order).
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...into the card slot. Transferring files between your device and your device to a PC using the supplied USB cable. 1. 20 - Note Your tablet only supports microSD cards that the microSD card is inserted all the way into the micro USB connector on page 7 Inserting a microSD card ...You may install a microSD card to transfer information between your tablet and a PC Your tablet and any connected storage devices can connect your computer (either the microSD card in the External SD card section of APPS > Settings >...
...into the card slot. Transferring files between your device and your device to a PC using the supplied USB cable. 1. 20 - Note Your tablet only supports microSD cards that the microSD card is inserted all the way into the micro USB connector on page 7 Inserting a microSD card ...You may install a microSD card to transfer information between your tablet and a PC Your tablet and any connected storage devices can connect your computer (either the microSD card in the External SD card section of APPS > Settings >...
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... into an available USB port on and tap Search for devices to scan for additional Bluetooth devices. Please check for updates to the tablet's software which may add support for nearby devices. Your device will now be available as a Media device (MTP) (the default ...option) or Camera (PTP). Turn Bluetooth on your tablet - 21 2. 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 computer. 3. Swipe down the top-left ...
... into an available USB port on and tap Search for devices to scan for additional Bluetooth devices. Please check for updates to the tablet's software which may add support for nearby devices. Your device will now be available as a Media device (MTP) (the default ...option) or Camera (PTP). Turn Bluetooth on your tablet - 21 2. 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 computer. 3. Swipe down the top-left ...
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... at the top of the screen and tap the Wi-Fi button to toggle on , tap the Wi-Fi ON switch and wait for your tablet, or want to connect to a new network, tap APPS > Settings > Wi-Fi to the Internet. Tap the name of your connection settings. 22 - Browsing the... Internet In order to browse the Internet with your tablet, you first started your tablet to detect nearby networks. Alternatively, swipe down from the top-right of the page. Using the browser To start browsing, tap the Chrome...
... at the top of the screen and tap the Wi-Fi button to toggle on , tap the Wi-Fi ON switch and wait for your tablet, or want to connect to a new network, tap APPS > Settings > Wi-Fi to the Internet. Tap the name of your connection settings. 22 - Browsing the... Internet In order to browse the Internet with your tablet, you first started your tablet to detect nearby networks. Alternatively, swipe down from the top-right of the page. Using the browser To start browsing, tap the Chrome...