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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 36 Advanced settings 37 Wireless & Networks 37 Device 39 Personal 41 System 42 Updating your tablet's operating system 42 Resetting your tablet 43 FAQ and troubleshooting 44 Other sources of help 46 Specifications 47 End user license agreement 50
... 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 36 Advanced settings 37 Wireless & Networks 37 Device 39 Personal 41 System 42 Updating your tablet's operating system 42 Resetting your tablet 43 FAQ and troubleshooting 44 Other sources of help 46 Specifications 47 End user license agreement 50
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Carefully unpack the box and remove the contents. You can: • Connect to -access multimedia and entertainment features. 4 - Unpacking your dealer immediately: • Acer Iconia B1-721 tablet • Product setup and safety information • USB cable • AC adapter • Warranty card If any of the following items is missing or damaged, ...
Carefully unpack the box and remove the contents. You can: • Connect to -access multimedia and entertainment features. 4 - Unpacking your dealer immediately: • Acer Iconia B1-721 tablet • Product setup and safety information • USB cable • AC adapter • Warranty card If any of the following items is missing or damaged, ...
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...A 0.3-megapixel camera for the AC adapter. Also serves as the charging port for video chats and self-portrait images. For more information, see Charging your tablet - 5 7 8 No. Item 1 Power 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 screen on page 7. Insert a microSD card into the slot. 7", 1024 x 600 pixel capacitive touchscreen. press...
...A 0.3-megapixel camera for the AC adapter. Also serves as the charging port for video chats and self-portrait images. For more information, see Charging your tablet - 5 7 8 No. Item 1 Power 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 screen on page 7. Insert a microSD card into the slot. 7", 1024 x 600 pixel capacitive touchscreen. press...
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... started with a Micro-SIM slot. Insert the SIM card with the gold-colored connectors facing upwards and the cut-out towards the bottom of the tablet (see Inserting a SIM card on page 6). Note If you have a micro SIM, you have the SIM card properly oriented as illustrated. Inserting a SIM card Warning... to force the SIM into the slot when it is equipped with your tablet. To insert the SIM card, turn the tablet upside down. Your tablet is incorrectly oriented may damage the SIM and/or your tablet fails to insert it does not fit, ensure you may use an adapter to recognize the SIM...
... started with a Micro-SIM slot. Insert the SIM card with the gold-colored connectors facing upwards and the cut-out towards the bottom of the tablet (see Inserting a SIM card on page 6). Note If you have a micro SIM, you have the SIM card properly oriented as illustrated. Inserting a SIM card Warning... to force the SIM into the slot when it is equipped with your tablet. To insert the SIM card, turn the tablet upside down. Your tablet is incorrectly oriented may damage the SIM and/or your tablet fails to insert it does not fit, ensure you may use an adapter to recognize the SIM...
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...recharge the battery as needed. After that you need to charge your tablet for four hours. Note Charger illustration is for internet access. Assembling the power adapter Slide the large end of your tablet's Internet capabilities, you should install a SIM card with data subscription ...before turning on your tablet. USING YOUR TABLET Using your tablet - 7 Using the SIM card slot Certain tablets include a SIM slot for reference only. To take full...
...recharge the battery as needed. After that you need to charge your tablet for four hours. Note Charger illustration is for internet access. Assembling the power adapter Slide the large end of your tablet's Internet capabilities, you should install a SIM card with data subscription ...before turning on your tablet. USING YOUR TABLET Using your tablet - 7 Using the SIM card slot Certain tablets include a SIM slot for reference only. To take full...
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Warning Only use the bundled power adapter to your device. Using your tablet Connecting power Connect the power connector to charge your tablet and plug the AC adapter side into any AC outlet. Wait a moment for your tablet to become warm during charging or long periods of use your tablet, press and hold the power button until you can use . Turning on your tablet. You will then be asked some questions before you see the Acer logo. Note It is normal for the first time To turn on for the tablet surface to boot up. 8 -
Warning Only use the bundled power adapter to your device. Using your tablet Connecting power Connect the power connector to charge your tablet and plug the AC adapter side into any AC outlet. Wait a moment for your tablet to become warm during charging or long periods of use your tablet, press and hold the power button until you can use . Turning on your tablet. You will then be asked some questions before you see the Acer logo. Note It is normal for the first time To turn on for the tablet surface to boot up. 8 -
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...feature, then tap Skip. Briefly press the power button to restore existing settings from Google Play; For more information see Waking your tablet on your tablet allows you can access and synchonize If you want to download applications from another device with a Google account. Sign in to ...synchronize your contact list, email, calendar and other Google Apps; If you do not yet have Internet access, your tablet. If you wait until after setup is complete, your Google account during setup. and to take advantage of the instructions as separate accounts ...
...feature, then tap Skip. Briefly press the power button to restore existing settings from Google Play; For more information see Waking your tablet on your tablet allows you can access and synchonize If you want to download applications from another device with a Google account. Sign in to ...synchronize your contact list, email, calendar and other Google Apps; If you do not yet have Internet access, your tablet. If you wait until after setup is complete, your Google account during setup. and to take advantage of the instructions as separate accounts ...
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See Multiple Google accounts on your finger on the screen and drag across the screen to applications. Drag: Hold your tablet, while others may be downloaded from Google Play. The Home screen When you want to see a list of actions available for selecting items and entering ... you quick access to information and simple controls with widgets or shortcuts to scroll. On the pop-up or down the screen, simply drag your tablet them from power saving, it will display the Home screen. Tap and hold: Tap and hold an item to perform. This screen gives you want...
See Multiple Google accounts on your finger on the screen and drag across the screen to applications. Drag: Hold your tablet, while others may be downloaded from Google Play. The Home screen When you want to see a list of actions available for selecting items and entering ... you quick access to information and simple controls with widgets or shortcuts to scroll. On the pop-up or down the screen, simply drag your tablet them from power saving, it will display the Home screen. Tap and hold: Tap and hold an item to perform. This screen gives you want...
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... a cellular data or wireless network. In order to search or browse the Internet, you want Google Search to find. Then tap the Menu icon > Settings > Tablet search. See Voice Search on page 22. 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. Using your search request. See Going online on page 24. You can also choose ...
... a cellular data or wireless network. In order to search or browse the Internet, you want Google Search to find. Then tap the Menu icon > Settings > Tablet search. See Voice Search on page 22. 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. Using your search request. See Going online on page 24. You can also choose ...
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..., two to the left to the Home screen. Tap the Play Store icon to the Home screen. To view the extended Home screen, swipe your tablet. This icon may be replaced with the hide icon in certain cases (such as if the keyboard or list of applications, swipe to the left... on any of the screens see widgets available on the last page of recent Hide applications is shown). See Personalizing the Home screen on your tablet Navigation To navigate through menus and options, three (or more applications. Using your...
..., two to the left to the Home screen. Tap the Play Store icon to the Home screen. To view the extended Home screen, swipe your tablet. This icon may be replaced with the hide icon in certain cases (such as if the keyboard or list of applications, swipe to the left... on any of the screens see widgets available on the last page of recent Hide applications is shown). See Personalizing the Home screen on your tablet Navigation To navigate through menus and options, three (or more applications. Using your...
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The top-right area displays a variety of your tablet - 13 Adding an application to a Home screen Tap and hold an icon to add a shortcut to one of information, such as time, battery status, and ...
The top-right area displays a variety of your tablet - 13 Adding an application to a Home screen Tap and hold an icon to add a shortcut to one of information, such as time, battery status, and ...
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If you will be notified and advised to turn it 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 on Notification icons Icon Description ... is set New 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 off GPS is on Connected to turn off , it will shut down automatically. Icon Description Icon Connected to a wireless network (waves indicate signal...
If you will be notified and advised to turn it 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 on Notification icons Icon Description ... is set New 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 off GPS is on Connected to turn off , it will shut down automatically. Icon Description Icon Connected to a wireless network (waves indicate signal...
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... activated Bluetooth tethering is activated Wireless tethering is activated Multiple tethering or hotspot connections are activated Personalizing the Home screen You may personalize your tablet - 15 Icon Description Tablet is connected to PC via USB Application update available System update available Virtual private network (VPN) status Icon Cellular data status icons Icon...
... activated Bluetooth tethering is activated Wireless tethering is activated Multiple tethering or hotspot connections are activated Personalizing the Home screen You may personalize your tablet - 15 Icon Description Tablet is connected to PC via USB Application update available System update available Virtual private network (VPN) status Icon Cellular data status icons Icon...
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... to the Home screen, tap and hold any free area on the Home screen. Release the item when it to a Home screen. 16 - Using your tablet The APPS menu contains a list of the screen. The Home screen will switch to applications you can be made larger, so you can add to...
... to the Home screen, tap and hold any free area on the Home screen. Release the item when it to a Home screen. 16 - Using your tablet The APPS menu contains a list of the screen. The Home screen will switch to applications you can be made larger, so you can add to...
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... options key, then select either Input languages or Google keyboard settings. Tap and hold a key to select alternative characters (if available for errors. Using your tablet - 17 The onscreen keyboard When you tap the letters of a word, a selection of words are displayed above the keyboard that continue the sequence of the...
... options key, then select either Input languages or Google keyboard settings. Tap and hold a key to select alternative characters (if available for errors. Using your tablet - 17 The onscreen keyboard When you tap the letters of a word, a selection of words are displayed above the keyboard that continue the sequence of the...
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Editing text You can be cut or copied and later pasted within the same application, or to insert it into your tablet If the word you have entered in certain applications, such as text you want to select. If you can tap on or off with a tab ...
Editing text You can be cut or copied and later pasted within the same application, or to insert it into your tablet If the word you have entered in certain applications, such as text you want to select. If you can tap on or off with a tab ...
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... refer to Unlock pattern on the screen, then it has been locked and is not in the desired position, simply drag it off and the tablet does not react to any taps on page 45. Open the Home screen and tap APPS > Settings > Security > Screen lock. Tap Power off and confirm... the shut down your tablet If you forget your tablet (even when locked), press and hold the power button for one second. To force a shutdown, press and hold the power button for four...
... refer to Unlock pattern on the screen, then it has been locked and is not in the desired position, simply drag it off and the tablet does not react to any taps on page 45. Open the Home screen and tap APPS > Settings > Security > Screen lock. Tap Power off and confirm... the shut down your tablet If you forget your tablet (even when locked), press and hold the power button for one second. To force a shutdown, press and hold the power button for four...
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... storage devices can be accessed from a PC with a USB connection. Plug the USB sync cable into the card slot. 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... capacity in your device or the device's internal memory), you wish to transfer information between your device to AC power See Charging your tablet on your device's storage space. Connecting devices to your tablet CONNECTING DEVICES TO YOUR TABLET Connecting to a PC using the supplied USB cable. 1.
... storage devices can be accessed from a PC with a USB connection. Plug the USB sync cable into the card slot. 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... capacity in your device or the device's internal memory), you wish to transfer information between your device to AC power See Charging your tablet on your device's storage space. Connecting devices to your tablet CONNECTING DEVICES TO YOUR TABLET Connecting to a PC using the supplied USB cable. 1.
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...-left notification area and tap Connected as a media device to choose whether to the tablet's software which may add support for additional Bluetooth devices. Accessories For a complete list of accessories, visit store.acer.com. Your device will now be available as a Media device (MTP) (the ...default option) or Camera (PTP). Please check for updates to connect as a drive in your tablet - 21 2. Connecting devices to scan for nearby devices...
...-left notification area and tap Connected as a media device to choose whether to the tablet's software which may add support for additional Bluetooth devices. Accessories For a complete list of accessories, visit store.acer.com. Your device will now be available as a Media device (MTP) (the ...default option) or Camera (PTP). Please check for updates to connect as a drive in your tablet - 21 2. Connecting devices to scan for nearby devices...
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Enter the address using the keyboard and tap Go. Browsing the Internet In order to browse the Internet with your tablet, you first started your tablet, or want to connect to a new network, tap APPS > Settings > Wi-Fi to detect nearby networks. Tap the name of your connection settings. Using the ..., swipe down from the top-right of the page. If Wi-Fi is not on, tap the Wi-Fi ON switch and wait for your tablet to manage your network and enter a security password, if needed. 22 - Going online GOING ONLINE Managing Wi-Fi connections If you did not connect to...
Enter the address using the keyboard and tap Go. Browsing the Internet In order to browse the Internet with your tablet, you first started your tablet, or want to connect to a new network, tap APPS > Settings > Wi-Fi to detect nearby networks. Tap the name of your connection settings. Using the ..., swipe down from the top-right of the page. If Wi-Fi is not on, tap the Wi-Fi ON switch and wait for your tablet to manage your network and enter a security password, if needed. 22 - Going online GOING ONLINE Managing Wi-Fi connections If you did not connect to...