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... Using your tablet 7 Using the camera and camcorder 34 Charging your tablet 7 Turning on for the first time 8 Using the touchscreen 9 The Home screen 9 The onscreen keyboard 15 Camera icons and indicators 34 Taking a photo 37 Camcorder icons and indicators 37 Shooting a video 38 Editing text 16 Advanced settings 40 Shutting down your tablet 19 Wireless & Networks 40 Connecting devices to your tablet 20 Connecting to AC power 20 Inserting a microSD card (optional 20 Transferring files...
... Using your tablet 7 Using the camera and camcorder 34 Charging your tablet 7 Turning on for the first time 8 Using the touchscreen 9 The Home screen 9 The onscreen keyboard 15 Camera icons and indicators 34 Taking a photo 37 Camcorder icons and indicators 37 Shooting a video 38 Editing text 16 Advanced settings 40 Shutting down your tablet 19 Wireless & Networks 40 Connecting devices to your tablet 20 Connecting to AC power 20 Inserting a microSD card (optional 20 Transferring files...
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If any of the following items is missing or damaged, contact your dealer immediately: • Acer Iconia A3 tablet • Setup poster • USB cable • AC adapter • Warranty card Getting to know your tablet Your new tablet comes packed in a protective box. Carefully unpack the box and remove the contents. 5 Setting up Unpacking your tablet Views 1 9 10 2 3 12 4 5 6 7 8 11 8
If any of the following items is missing or damaged, contact your dealer immediately: • Acer Iconia A3 tablet • Setup poster • USB cable • AC adapter • Warranty card Getting to know your tablet Your new tablet comes packed in a protective box. Carefully unpack the box and remove the contents. 5 Setting up Unpacking your tablet Views 1 9 10 2 3 12 4 5 6 7 8 11 8
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... (supports SDHC). 6 HDMI Micro connector External display and audio connector. 7 Shutdown pinhole Insert a small thin object (such as the charging port for the AC adapter. Connects to a computer via a USB cable. 3 Micro USB port (Slave) Also serves as a paperclip) into the hole to shut down the tablet. 8 Stereo speakers Emit audio. 9 Front-facing camera A 0.3-megapixel camera for video chats and Internet calls. 2 Power button Press and hold to turn the screen on...
... (supports SDHC). 6 HDMI Micro connector External display and audio connector. 7 Shutdown pinhole Insert a small thin object (such as the charging port for the AC adapter. Connects to a computer via a USB cable. 3 Micro USB port (Slave) Also serves as a paperclip) into the hole to shut down the tablet. 8 Stereo speakers Emit audio. 9 Front-facing camera A 0.3-megapixel camera for video chats and Internet calls. 2 Power button Press and hold to turn the screen on...
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to back up your tablet to boot up. Note: If the tablet's screen turns off, it up process, you may create or sign in to or create a Google account If you have Internet access, or do not want to wake it has entered sleep mode. Briefly press the power button to restore existing settings from Google Play; If you do not yet have Internet access, your language then tap Start. Important: You must...
to back up your tablet to boot up. Note: If the tablet's screen turns off, it up process, you may create or sign in to or create a Google account If you have Internet access, or do not want to wake it has entered sleep mode. Briefly press the power button to restore existing settings from Google Play; If you do not yet have Internet access, your language then tap Start. Important: You must...
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... the screen to perform. Some have multiple Google accounts, such as the time and weather, or provide additional controls and direct access to scroll. Drag: Hold your tablet, or wake it from power saving, it will display the Home screen. These display information such as separate accounts for personal and business contacts, you can access and synchonize them from the Accounts settings section. Using the touchscreen Your tablet uses a touchscreen for...
... the screen to perform. Some have multiple Google accounts, such as the time and weather, or provide additional controls and direct access to scroll. Drag: Hold your tablet, or wake it from power saving, it will display the Home screen. These display information such as separate accounts for personal and business contacts, you can access and synchonize them from the Accounts settings section. Using the touchscreen Your tablet uses a touchscreen for...
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... advised to turn 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 PC via USB Application update available Sync is on Problem with sign-in or sync Uploading data System update available Virtual private network (VPN) status Downloading data Personalizing the Home screen You may personalize your device's battery is getting...
... advised to turn 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 PC via USB Application update available Sync is on Problem with sign-in or sync Uploading data System update available Virtual private network (VPN) status Downloading data Personalizing the Home screen You may personalize your device's battery is getting...
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... button to see numbers and special characters, and then tap the ~ \ { key to see more space to information that is important to you. Tap and hold a key to the Remove option. You can be resized. Removing an item from the Home screen To remove an item from a set ...keyboard When you can give more options. 15 To move the item to a different Home screen, drag it to the side of the screen, the Home screen will switch to the screen in the Gallery, selected Wallpapers, or Live wallpapers that direction. Changing the Home screen image Tap and hold any open space on the Home screen...
... button to see numbers and special characters, and then tap the ~ \ { key to see more space to information that is important to you. Tap and hold a key to the Remove option. You can be resized. Removing an item from the Home screen To remove an item from a set ...keyboard When you can give more options. 15 To move the item to a different Home screen, drag it to the side of the screen, the Home screen will switch to the screen in the Gallery, selected Wallpapers, or Live wallpapers that direction. Changing the Home screen image Tap and hold any open space on the Home screen...
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... support it into your text. Selecting text To select text that you want to cut or copied and later pasted within the same application, or to select. The layout of the keyboard varies slightly, depending on or off with accents or related symbols. These settings include auto-correction and keyboard sounds. Changing Google keyboard settings To use a different keyboard language or change settings, tap the Input...
... support it into your text. Selecting text To select text that you want to cut or copied and later pasted within the same application, or to select. The layout of the keyboard varies slightly, depending on or off with accents or related symbols. These settings include auto-correction and keyboard sounds. Changing Google keyboard settings To use a different keyboard language or change settings, tap the Input...
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... app and Tap OK. Tap the Touch WakeApp icon to any taps on the screen, then it has been locked and is in any direction until it in sleep mode. Select your tablet, press the power button. To unlock the screen, tap the lock button and drag it turns white and displays the unlocked icon. Pull down the status and settings panel. 2. Tap ON to enable the function you have enabled...
... app and Tap OK. Tap the Touch WakeApp icon to any taps on the screen, then it has been locked and is in any direction until it in sleep mode. Select your tablet, press the power button. To unlock the screen, tap the lock button and drag it turns white and displays the unlocked icon. Pull down the status and settings panel. 2. Tap ON to enable the function you have enabled...
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... Password. 19 Lock screen apps To activate frequently used applications, press the lock button and drag to one second. Note: Open APPS > Settings > Lock screen apps to "Unlock pattern" on page 46. To turn it off and confirm the shut down your tablet If you swipe the on the left side of four Lock screen apps on -screen lock icon in the correct order). Tap Power off to save battery power. From the Home screen tap APPS > Settings > Security > Screen lock to access...
... Password. 19 Lock screen apps To activate frequently used applications, press the lock button and drag to one second. Note: Open APPS > Settings > Lock screen apps to "Unlock pattern" on page 46. To turn it off and confirm the shut down your tablet If you swipe the on the left side of four Lock screen apps on -screen lock icon in the correct order). Tap Power off to save battery power. From the Home screen tap APPS > Settings > Security > Screen lock to access...
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... may install a microSD Card to AC power "Charging your tablet" on your computer before connecting your PC's file explorer. Check card capacity in the External SD card section of APPS > Settings > Storage. Visit www.acer.com for the latest drivers: Select Support > DRIVERS AND MANUALS. Transferring files between your tablet and a PC Your tablet and any connected storage devices can be accessed from your PC, using your tablet to or from a PC with a USB connection. Select your personal data to...
... may install a microSD Card to AC power "Charging your tablet" on your computer before connecting your PC's file explorer. Check card capacity in the External SD card section of APPS > Settings > Storage. Visit www.acer.com for the latest drivers: Select Support > DRIVERS AND MANUALS. Transferring files between your tablet and a PC Your tablet and any connected storage devices can be accessed from your PC, using your tablet to or from a PC with a USB connection. Select your personal data to...
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... Home screen for voice searches. Tap the microphone on a page to open a contextual menu. Setting up Gmail 1. If you did not enter a Gmail account address and password when you first started your command or query. Voice Search With voice actions, you can send emails, find directions to locations, search the Internet and even send a note to yourself using your voice. When the Speak now prompt is open multiple tabs. Make sure your tablet...
... Home screen for voice searches. Tap the microphone on a page to open a contextual menu. Setting up Gmail 1. If you did not enter a Gmail account address and password when you first started your command or query. Voice Search With voice actions, you can send emails, find directions to locations, search the Internet and even send a note to yourself using your voice. When the Speak now prompt is open multiple tabs. Make sure your tablet...
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... Google Play varies by -turn navigation with this messenging service. Google Play Note: Google Play may add new categories or change how to navigate Google Play at any time. For example, in some regions, you are advised to not download apps that use 3D graphics. Note: The contents and design of people from the home screen or application menu to open Google Play. 25 Item Description Maps Get easy-to-follow directions using Google Play...
... Google Play varies by -turn navigation with this messenging service. Google Play Note: Google Play may add new categories or change how to navigate Google Play at any time. For example, in some regions, you are advised to not download apps that use 3D graphics. Note: The contents and design of people from the home screen or application menu to open Google Play. 25 Item Description Maps Get easy-to-follow directions using Google Play...
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Open the Settings app. 2. Tap Dolby in the Home screen. Tap Dolby settings on and off from the function status and controls panel in the Settings menu. 3. Note: A number of items have help information for that demonstrates the audio effects. 30 Multimedia playback Adjusting audio settings using Dolby Digital Plus Your tablet comes with Dolby Digital Plus audio enhancement features, which are optimized for each mode. Tap one...
Open the Settings app. 2. Tap Dolby in the Home screen. Tap Dolby settings on and off from the function status and controls panel in the Settings menu. 3. Note: A number of items have help information for that demonstrates the audio effects. 30 Multimedia playback Adjusting audio settings using Dolby Digital Plus Your tablet comes with Dolby Digital Plus audio enhancement features, which are optimized for each mode. Tap one...
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... and videos to select the camera operating mode, take you through the steps in taking photos and videos with your tablet. Camera icons and indicators Settings Shutter button Camera mode In the camera window, the controls at the bottom of the screen allow you to internal memory or a microSD Card, not an external USB storage device. Please note you insert a microSD Card into the microSD slot before using the camera. This section will take a picture or change settings.
... and videos to select the camera operating mode, take you through the steps in taking photos and videos with your tablet. Camera icons and indicators Settings Shutter button Camera mode In the camera window, the controls at the bottom of the screen allow you to internal memory or a microSD Card, not an external USB storage device. Please note you insert a microSD Card into the microSD slot before using the camera. This section will take a picture or change settings.
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... use your tablet during takeoff and landing as it may add support for Notifications. Item Volumes Default notification Touch sounds Screen lock sound Description Sets volume for each App. Virtual Private Network (VPN) This option enables you are supported. Plays a sound when locking and unlocking the screen. To turn off , tap Settings, then under WIRELESS & NETWORKS tap More... > VPN > Add VPN network. Device Sound Adjust the volume of the tablet. Sets a ringtone for additional Bluetooth devices. Plays a sound whenever a screen selection is displayed in Airplane mode...
... use your tablet during takeoff and landing as it may add support for Notifications. Item Volumes Default notification Touch sounds Screen lock sound Description Sets volume for each App. Virtual Private Network (VPN) This option enables you are supported. Plays a sound when locking and unlocking the screen. To turn off , tap Settings, then under WIRELESS & NETWORKS tap More... > VPN > Add VPN network. Device Sound Adjust the volume of the tablet. Sets a ringtone for additional Bluetooth devices. Plays a sound whenever a screen selection is displayed in Airplane mode...
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... screen is tapped. Open Settings from the application menu, then tap Backup & reset > Factory data reset; To reset your tablet fails to reset your device, it a label (i.e., a name). This will restore your tablet in any contacts stored on . Note: Downloading new firmware can download and install system updates, adding support for updates, tap APPS > Settings > About tablet > System updates > Check now. Clean boot A clean boot will erase all your network speed. Warning! Do not press the power or reset button or access...
... screen is tapped. Open Settings from the application menu, then tap Backup & reset > Factory data reset; To reset your tablet fails to reset your device, it a label (i.e., a name). This will restore your tablet in any contacts stored on . Note: Downloading new firmware can download and install system updates, adding support for updates, tap APPS > Settings > About tablet > System updates > Check now. Clean boot A clean boot will erase all your network speed. Warning! Do not press the power or reset button or access...
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... I view my video files? Aspect Audio Memory Multimedia files System information and performance Power Question Answer Why is there no sound coming from the device? Check that the device volume setting is not muted. You may be trying to view a video that may be trying to check the OS version (Kernel/build number) and other hardware and software information. Where can 't I find my Tap APPS > Settings > About tablet > serial number ID? I couldn't turn...
... I view my video files? Aspect Audio Memory Multimedia files System information and performance Power Question Answer Why is there no sound coming from the device? Check that the device volume setting is not muted. You may be trying to view a video that may be trying to check the OS version (Kernel/build number) and other hardware and software information. Where can 't I find my Tap APPS > Settings > About tablet > serial number ID? I couldn't turn...
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... the tablet and an Internet connection. You may need to delete installed apps or move media files to Settings > Storage. It is normal for the device to its normal temperature. All Acer tablets are factory-tested before release. It is also normal for a long period. I check memory status? Tap Forgotten pattern? and enter your unlock pattern. Note: You must have an active Google account on : Up-to : www.acer.com support.acer.com...
... the tablet and an Internet connection. You may need to delete installed apps or move media files to Settings > Storage. It is normal for the device to its normal temperature. All Acer tablets are factory-tested before release. It is also normal for a long period. I check memory status? Tap Forgotten pattern? and enter your unlock pattern. Note: You must have an active Google account on : Up-to : www.acer.com support.acer.com...
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... for such software to be automatically downloaded and installed on any trademarks or service marks of Acer or of such software that you are using on your device and may provide upgrades to such software that enable the use best efforts to such contents. By installing the software, you hereby agree and consent that Acer (or its licensors) may automatically check the version of Acer's licensors or...
... for such software to be automatically downloaded and installed on any trademarks or service marks of Acer or of such software that you are using on your device and may provide upgrades to such software that enable the use best efforts to such contents. By installing the software, you hereby agree and consent that Acer (or its licensors) may automatically check the version of Acer's licensors or...