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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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... started with your friends via Wi-Fi or 3G. • Access your People and social networking applications. 4 - Unpacking your tablet Your new tablet comes packed in touch with your dealer immediately: • Acer Iconia B1-721 tablet • Product setup and safety information • USB cable • AC adapter • Warranty card If any of the...
... started with your friends via Wi-Fi or 3G. • Access your People and social networking applications. 4 - Unpacking your tablet Your new tablet comes packed in touch with your dealer immediately: • Acer Iconia B1-721 tablet • Product setup and safety information • USB cable • AC adapter • Warranty card If any of the...
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.... 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 tablet off or enter sleep mode; press and hold to turn the screen on/off . For more information, see Charging your...
.... 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 tablet off or enter sleep mode; press and hold to turn the screen on/off . For more information, see Charging your...
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... have a micro SIM, you have the SIM card properly oriented as illustrated. Trying to force the SIM into the slot (see illustration). Your tablet is incorrectly oriented may use an adapter to recognize the SIM, please try using a different adapter. To insert the SIM card, turn the... tablet upside down. If your tablet. Increases and decreases the tablet volume. Insert the SIM card with a Micro-SIM slot. Inserting a SIM card Warning Do not force the SIM card. ...
... have a micro SIM, you have the SIM card properly oriented as illustrated. Trying to force the SIM into the slot (see illustration). Your tablet is incorrectly oriented may use an adapter to recognize the SIM, please try using a different adapter. To insert the SIM card, turn the... tablet upside down. If your tablet. Increases and decreases the tablet volume. Insert the SIM card with a Micro-SIM slot. Inserting a SIM card Warning Do not force the SIM card. ...
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...that you should install a SIM card with data subscription before turning on your tablet for four hours. Charging your tablet For first-time use, you need to charge your tablet. Assembling the power adapter Slide the large end of your tablet's Internet capabilities, you can recharge the battery as needed. To take full ...the power adapter body (it will fit in only one direction). Note Charger illustration is for internet access. Actual configuration may vary. USING YOUR TABLET Using your tablet - 7 Using the SIM card slot Certain tablets include a SIM slot for reference only.
...that you should install a SIM card with data subscription before turning on your tablet for four hours. Charging your tablet For first-time use, you need to charge your tablet. Assembling the power adapter Slide the large end of your tablet's Internet capabilities, you can recharge the battery as needed. To take full ...the power adapter body (it will fit in only one direction). Note Charger illustration is for internet access. Actual configuration may vary. USING YOUR TABLET Using your tablet - 7 Using the SIM card slot Certain tablets include a SIM slot for reference only.
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You will then be asked some questions before you see the Acer logo. Turning on for the first time To turn on your tablet, press and hold the power button until you can use your tablet to boot up. 8 - Note It is normal for your tablet. Wait a moment for the tablet surface to become warm during charging or long periods of 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. Warning Only use .
You will then be asked some questions before you see the Acer logo. Turning on for the first time To turn on your tablet, press and hold the power button until you can use your tablet to boot up. 8 - Note It is normal for your tablet. Wait a moment for the tablet surface to become warm during charging or long periods of 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. Warning Only use .
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..., you can access and synchonize If you want to use Gmail, Hangouts, Google Calendar, and other information. Sign in to your tablet. During the start , tap to select your tablet allows you to synchronize information with Android 2.0 (or later) installed, you must sign in to an account, which will not be... used to synchronize your settings to wake it has entered sleep mode. Using your tablet - 9 To start -up process, you may create or sign in to a Google Account to use this feature, then tap Skip. Follow the rest of ...
..., you can access and synchonize If you want to use Gmail, Hangouts, Google Calendar, and other information. Sign in to your tablet. During the start , tap to select your tablet allows you to synchronize information with Android 2.0 (or later) installed, you must sign in to an account, which will not be... used to synchronize your settings to wake it has entered sleep mode. Using your tablet - 9 To start -up process, you may create or sign in to a Google Account to use this feature, then tap Skip. Follow the rest of ...
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...: Touch the screen once to applications. This screen gives you start your tablet them from power saving, it from the Accounts settings section. Some have been preinstalled on page 41... Using the touchscreen Your tablet uses a touchscreen for that appears, tap the action you want to scroll. Scroll: ... direction that you want to perform. See Multiple Google accounts on your finger to apps. Use your tablet, while others may be downloaded from Google Play. 10 - Tap and hold: Tap and hold an...
...: Touch the screen once to applications. This screen gives you start your tablet them from power saving, it from the Accounts settings section. Some have been preinstalled on page 41... Using the touchscreen Your tablet uses a touchscreen for that appears, tap the action you want to scroll. Scroll: ... direction that you want to perform. See Multiple Google accounts on your finger to apps. Use your tablet, while others may be downloaded from Google Play. 10 - Tap and hold: Tap and hold an...
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...want to a cellular data or wireless network. Select the applications you must be connected to find. Then tap the Menu icon > Settings > Tablet search. See Voice Search on page 22. Using your search request. See Going online on page 24. You can also choose what Google Search .... Tap the arrow or Enter key to hide the keyboard. 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. Search Time and Status Application menu Navigation Search To search for applications,...
...want to a cellular data or wireless network. Select the applications you must be connected to find. Then tap the Menu icon > Settings > Tablet search. See Voice Search on page 22. Using your search request. See Going online on page 24. You can also choose what Google Search .... Tap the arrow or Enter key to hide the keyboard. 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. Search Time and Status Application menu Navigation Search To search for applications,...
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... one level in certain cases (such as if the keyboard or list of the screens see more room to the right. Applications are on your tablet Navigation To navigate through menus and options, three (or more) icons are available, two to the left to the Home screen. To view the extended... Home screen, swipe your tablet. When you more applications. 12 - See Personalizing the Home screen on your finger to the left to open Google Play. Tap an application to see...
... one level in certain cases (such as if the keyboard or list of the screens see more room to the right. Applications are on your tablet Navigation To navigate through menus and options, three (or more) icons are available, two to the left to the Home screen. To view the extended... Home screen, swipe your tablet. When you more applications. 12 - See Personalizing the Home screen on your finger to the left to open Google Play. Tap an application to see...
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... time, battery status, and connectivity. Swipe down from the top-right side to any extended home screen. 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 display notification details such as current downloads and media...
... time, battery status, and connectivity. Swipe down from the top-right side to any extended home screen. 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 display notification details such as current downloads and media...
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... 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 the device. If you fail to turn it off, it will be notified and advised to turn off GPS is on Receiving... Battery is partially drained Description Battery is full Battery is charging Note If your device's battery is on your device vary depending on Using your tablet Status and notification icons Connection icons Note The icons displayed on your connection.
... 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 the device. If you fail to turn it off, it will be notified and advised to turn off GPS is on Receiving... Battery is partially drained Description Battery is full Battery is charging Note If your device's battery is on your device vary depending on Using your tablet Status and notification icons Connection icons Note The icons displayed on your connection.
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Using your tablet - 15 Icon Description Tablet is activated Multiple tethering or hotspot connections are activated Personalizing the Home screen You may personalize your Home screen by adding or removing application shortcuts ...
Using your tablet - 15 Icon Description Tablet is activated Multiple tethering or hotspot connections are activated Personalizing the Home screen You may personalize your Home screen by adding or removing application shortcuts ...
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Release the item when it is the correct size. Four diamonds will appear on the Home screen. Simply drag the item to finish. Using your tablet The APPS menu contains a list of shortcuts to a Home screen. Tap Back to the Remove option. You can choose from the Home screen, tap and ...
Release the item when it is the correct size. Four diamonds will appear on the Home screen. Simply drag the item to finish. Using your tablet The APPS menu contains a list of shortcuts to a Home screen. Tap Back to the Remove option. You can choose from the Home screen, tap and ...
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... settings To use a different keyboard language or change settings, tap the Input options key, then select either Input languages or Google keyboard settings. Using your tablet - 17 The onscreen keyboard When you tap the letters of a word, a selection of words are a close match allowing for that continue the sequence of the...
... settings To use a different keyboard language or change settings, tap the Input options key, then select either Input languages or Google keyboard settings. Using your tablet - 17 The onscreen keyboard When you tap the letters of a word, a selection of words are a close match allowing for that continue the sequence of the...
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... cut or copied and later pasted within the same application, or to cut or copy the text, tap the CUT or COPY button. Using your tablet If the word you need is highlighted, with the Google keyboard, tap the Input options key, and then Google keyboard settings. Selected text can tap...
... cut or copied and later pasted within the same application, or to cut or copy the text, tap the CUT or COPY button. Using your tablet If the word you need is highlighted, with the Google keyboard, tap the Input options key, and then Google keyboard settings. Selected text can tap...
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... on page 45. To force a shutdown, press and hold the power button for one second. To turn it off your tablet, press the power button. If you won't use your tablet If the screen is in the desired position, simply drag it has been locked and is off and confirm the shut... you forget your unlock pattern, please refer to Unlock pattern on the screen, then it to the correct position. 3. Waking your tablet for four seconds. Open the Home screen and tap APPS > Settings > Security > Screen lock. Modify the text by typing or deleting text or tapping the ...
... on page 45. To force a shutdown, press and hold the power button for one second. To turn it off your tablet, press the power button. If you won't use your tablet If the screen is in the desired position, simply drag it has been locked and is off and confirm the shut... you forget your unlock pattern, please refer to Unlock pattern on the screen, then it to the correct position. 3. Waking your tablet for four seconds. Open the Home screen and tap APPS > Settings > Security > Screen lock. Modify the text by typing or deleting text or tapping the ...
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... your device and your device. Connecting to a PC as a USB storage device If you wish to AC power See Charging your tablet on your computer (either the microSD card in the External SD card section of APPS > Settings > Storage. Connecting devices to your... tablet CONNECTING DEVICES TO YOUR TABLET Connecting to transfer information between your tablet and a PC Your tablet and any connected storage devices can connect your device or the device's internal memory), you can be ...
... your device and your device. Connecting to a PC as a USB storage device If you wish to AC power See Charging your tablet on your computer (either the microSD card in the External SD card section of APPS > Settings > Storage. Connecting devices to your... tablet CONNECTING DEVICES TO YOUR TABLET Connecting to transfer information between your tablet and a PC Your tablet and any connected storage devices can connect your device or the device's internal memory), you can be ...
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... your computer. 3. Accessories For a complete list of accessories, visit store.acer.com. Connecting a Bluetooth device Only A2DP stereo headsets (playback only, no microphone) are supported. For Bluetooth settings, tap APPS > Settings, then under WIRELESS & NETWORKS tap Bluetooth. Connecting devices to the tablet's software which may add support for additional Bluetooth devices. Your... down the top-left notification area and tap Connected as a media device to choose whether to scan for devices to connect as a drive in your tablet - 21 2.
... your computer. 3. Accessories For a complete list of accessories, visit store.acer.com. Connecting a Bluetooth device Only A2DP stereo headsets (playback only, no microphone) are supported. For Bluetooth settings, tap APPS > Settings, then under WIRELESS & NETWORKS tap Bluetooth. Connecting devices to the tablet's software which may add support for additional Bluetooth devices. Your... down the top-left notification area and tap Connected as a media device to choose whether to scan for devices to connect as a drive in your tablet - 21 2.
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... the Wi-Fi ON switch and wait for your connection settings. Browsing the Internet In order to browse the Internet with a connection to manage your tablet to detect nearby networks. Enter the address using the keyboard and tap Go. Tap the name of the page. To enter a website address, tap the... address box at the top of your tablet, or want to connect to a new network, tap APPS > Settings > Wi-Fi to the Internet. 22 - If Wi-Fi is not on and off the...
... the Wi-Fi ON switch and wait for your connection settings. Browsing the Internet In order to browse the Internet with a connection to manage your tablet to detect nearby networks. Enter the address using the keyboard and tap Go. Tap the name of the page. To enter a website address, tap the... address box at the top of your tablet, or want to connect to a new network, tap APPS > Settings > Wi-Fi to the Internet. 22 - If Wi-Fi is not on and off the...