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...registration 4 Playing music and video 32 Setting up 5 Multimedia playback 32 Unpacking your tablet 5 Managing people and contacts 33 Getting to know your tablet 6 Using your tablet 10 Charging your tablet 10 Turning on for the first time 11 Using the touchscreen 12 The Home ... Connecting to AC power 23 Inserting a microSD Card (optional 23 Transferring files between your tablet and Personal 42 System 43 Updating your tablet's operating system.......... 44 Resetting your tablet 44 a PC 23 FAQ and troubleshooting 45 Connecting a Bluetooth device 24 Other sources of...
...registration 4 Playing music and video 32 Setting up 5 Multimedia playback 32 Unpacking your tablet 5 Managing people and contacts 33 Getting to know your tablet 6 Using your tablet 10 Charging your tablet 10 Turning on for the first time 11 Using the touchscreen 12 The Home ... Connecting to AC power 23 Inserting a microSD Card (optional 23 Transferring files between your tablet and Personal 42 System 43 Updating your tablet's operating system.......... 44 Resetting your tablet 44 a PC 23 FAQ and troubleshooting 45 Connecting a Bluetooth device 24 Other sources of...
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See the User's Manual for the first time, it . 4 Features and functions Getting to know your tablet Features and functions Your new tablet offers leading, easy-to the Internet. • Access your email while on the move. • Keep in touch with important data ... such as other advantages await you should keep in customer surveys. • The latest news from Acer. This will be sent a confirmation email with your friends via your Acer product, visit our website at registration.acer.com. Hurry and register, as : • Faster service from our trained representatives. • ...
See the User's Manual for the first time, it . 4 Features and functions Getting to know your tablet Features and functions Your new tablet offers leading, easy-to the Internet. • Access your email while on the move. • Keep in touch with important data ... such as other advantages await you should keep in customer surveys. • The latest news from Acer. This will be sent a confirmation email with your friends via your Acer product, visit our website at registration.acer.com. Hurry and register, as : • Faster service from our trained representatives. • ...
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Carefully unpack the box and remove the contents. 5 Setting up Unpacking your dealer immediately: • Acer Iconia A1 • Setup poster • USB cable • AC adapter • Warranty card If any of the following items is missing or damaged, contact your tablet Your new tablet comes packed in a protective box.
Carefully unpack the box and remove the contents. 5 Setting up Unpacking your dealer immediately: • Acer Iconia A1 • Setup poster • USB cable • AC adapter • Warranty card If any of the following items is missing or damaged, contact your tablet Your new tablet comes packed in a protective box.
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Item 1 Front-facing camera 2 Touchscreen Description A 0.3-megapixel camera for video chats and selfportrait images. 7.9-inch, 1024 x 768 pixel capacitive touchscreen. 6 Getting to know your tablet Front view 1 Getting to know your tablet 2 No.
Item 1 Front-facing camera 2 Touchscreen Description A 0.3-megapixel camera for video chats and selfportrait images. 7.9-inch, 1024 x 768 pixel capacitive touchscreen. 6 Getting to know your tablet Front view 1 Getting to know your tablet 2 No.
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...) to enable 3G communication. Insert a microSD Card into the slot. 7 Left and right views 3 1 4 2 5 6 No. Insert a 3G SIM card to shut down the tablet. Increases and decreases the tablet volume. See "Inserting a microSD Card (optional)" on page 23. Accepts a 3G SIM card for video chats and Internet calls. Supports high-definition digital...
...) to enable 3G communication. Insert a microSD Card into the slot. 7 Left and right views 3 1 4 2 5 6 No. Insert a 3G SIM card to shut down the tablet. Increases and decreases the tablet volume. See "Inserting a microSD Card (optional)" on page 23. Accepts a 3G SIM card for video chats and Internet calls. Supports high-definition digital...
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press and hold to turn the tablet off or enter sleep mode; For more information, see "Charging your tablet 1 No. Connects to know your tablet" on /off . 2 No. 8 Top view Getting to headphones. Item 1 Micro USB port 2 3.5 mm headphone jack Description Connects to turn the tablet on, press briefly to a computer via a USB cable. Supports OTG function and also serves as the charging port for the AC adapter. Item 1 Power button Bottom view 1 Description Long press to turn the screen on page 10.
press and hold to turn the tablet off or enter sleep mode; For more information, see "Charging your tablet 1 No. Connects to know your tablet" on /off . 2 No. 8 Top view Getting to headphones. Item 1 Micro USB port 2 3.5 mm headphone jack Description Connects to turn the tablet on, press briefly to a computer via a USB cable. Supports OTG function and also serves as the charging port for the AC adapter. Item 1 Power button Bottom view 1 Description Long press to turn the screen on page 10.
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... body until it clicks into any AC outlet. Connecting power Connect the power connector to your device. Note: Charger illustration is normal for the tablet surface to become warm during charging or long periods of use , you can recharge the battery as needed. Note: It is for four hours.... Warning: Only use the bundled power adapter to charge your tablet for reference only. After that you need to charge your tablet and plug the AC adapter side into place. Actual configuration may vary. 10 Charging your...
... body until it clicks into any AC outlet. Connecting power Connect the power connector to your device. Note: Charger illustration is normal for the tablet surface to become warm during charging or long periods of use , you can recharge the battery as needed. Note: It is for four hours.... Warning: Only use the bundled power adapter to charge your tablet for reference only. After that you need to charge your tablet and plug the AC adapter side into place. Actual configuration may vary. 10 Charging your...
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You will then be restored. For more information, see the Acer logo. and to take advantage of the instructions as they are displayed. Wait a moment for the first time To turn on your tablet, press and hold the power button until after setup is complete, your settings will be... used to restore existing settings from Google Play; Briefly press the power button to bootup. If you see "Waking your tablet" on your tablet. To start -up process, you may create or sign in to synchronize information with Android 2.0 (or later) installed, you must sign...
You will then be restored. For more information, see the Acer logo. and to take advantage of the instructions as they are displayed. Wait a moment for the first time To turn on your tablet, press and hold the power button until after setup is complete, your settings will be... used to restore existing settings from Google Play; Briefly press the power button to bootup. If you see "Waking your tablet" on your tablet. To start -up process, you may create or sign in to synchronize information with Android 2.0 (or later) installed, you must sign...
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... finger up menu that appears, tap the action you want to scroll. 12 Using the touchscreen Note: If you have been pre-installed on your tablet, while others may be downloaded from Google Play. See "Multiple Google accounts" on page 43. Tap: Touch the screen once to perform. The ... power saving, it will display the Home screen. These display information such as separate accounts for personal and business contacts, you start your tablet, or wake it from the Accounts settings section. Search Time and Status Navigation Application menu Using the touchscreen Your...
... finger up menu that appears, tap the action you want to scroll. 12 Using the touchscreen Note: If you have been pre-installed on your tablet, while others may be downloaded from Google Play. See "Multiple Google accounts" on page 43. Tap: Touch the screen once to perform. The ... power saving, it will display the Home screen. These display information such as separate accounts for personal and business contacts, you start your tablet, or wake it from the Accounts settings section. Search Time and Status Navigation Application menu Using the touchscreen Your...
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...screen The application menu The application menu displays applications and widgets available on your tablet. Tap the Shop icon to the initial Home screen. You can be shown on the side of your tablet's status, such as connectivity, battery status and other event notification icons. This... Swipe the outline towards the center of the screen. See "Personalizing the Home screen" on your tablet. The applications installed on the last page of your tablet can drag the selected icon to switch pages. Status and notification area Status and notification icons are taken...
...screen The application menu The application menu displays applications and widgets available on your tablet. Tap the Shop icon to the initial Home screen. You can be shown on the side of your tablet's status, such as connectivity, battery status and other event notification icons. This... Swipe the outline towards the center of the screen. See "Personalizing the Home screen" on your tablet. The applications installed on the last page of your tablet can drag the selected icon to switch pages. Status and notification area Status and notification icons are taken...
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...to PC via USB Application update available Sync is on Receiving location data from GPS Syncing data SD card or USB storage is full Tablet is on Problem with sign-in or sync Uploading data System update available Virtual private network (VPN) status Downloading data Personalizing the ...shortcuts or widgets, and by changing the wallpaper. 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 connected to turn it off the device. If you will...
...to PC via USB Application update available Sync is on Receiving location data from GPS Syncing data SD card or USB storage is full Tablet is on Problem with sign-in or sync Uploading data System update available Virtual private network (VPN) status Downloading data Personalizing the ...shortcuts or widgets, and by changing the wallpaper. 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 connected to turn it off the device. If you will...
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... in sleep mode. To unlock the screen, press the lock button and follow the lock to wake up the app list. Place and hold the tablet with both thumbs on the screen to one hand and place all five fingers or use both hands and place both thumbs near the edge... of the screen to the right side of the circle. This unlocks the tablet and opens that must be entered to bring up your tablet. 5. This enables you may set of dots that must be tapped Lock screen apps To activate frequently used to change...
... in sleep mode. To unlock the screen, press the lock button and follow the lock to wake up the app list. Place and hold the tablet with both thumbs on the screen to one hand and place all five fingers or use both hands and place both thumbs near the edge... of the screen to the right side of the circle. This unlocks the tablet and opens that must be entered to bring up your tablet. 5. This enables you may set of dots that must be tapped Lock screen apps To activate frequently used to change...
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Note: If you won't use your tablet in the correct order). Shutting down . To force a shutdown, press and hold the power button for one second. To turn it off your tablet (even when locked), press and hold the power button for four seconds. Tap Power off and confirm the shut down your tablet If you forget an unlock pattern, please refer to save battery power. 22 Shutting down your tablet for an extended period of time, turn off to "Unlock pattern" on page 46. Open the Home screen and tap APPS > Settings > Security > Screen lock. 1.
Note: If you won't use your tablet in the correct order). Shutting down . To force a shutdown, press and hold the power button for one second. To turn it off your tablet (even when locked), press and hold the power button for four seconds. Tap Power off and confirm the shut down your tablet If you forget an unlock pattern, please refer to save battery power. 22 Shutting down your tablet for an extended period of time, turn off to "Unlock pattern" on page 46. Open the Home screen and tap APPS > Settings > Security > Screen lock. 1.
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...from a PC with a USB connection. Connecting to a PC as a USB storage device Download and install the latest USB driver on page 10. Visit www.acer.com for the latest drivers: Select Support, DRIVER DOWNLOADS. Using the micro USB to USB cable, connect the micro end into your... the microSD Card is inserted all the way into your PC's file explorer. Select your device's storage space. Transferring files between your tablet and a PC Your tablet and any connected storage devices can be accessed from your PC, using your computer. Check card capacity in the External SD card section ...
...from a PC with a USB connection. Connecting to a PC as a USB storage device Download and install the latest USB driver on page 10. Visit www.acer.com for the latest drivers: Select Support, DRIVER DOWNLOADS. Using the micro USB to USB cable, connect the micro end into your... the microSD Card is inserted all the way into your PC's file explorer. Select your device's storage space. Transferring files between your tablet and a PC Your tablet and any connected storage devices can be accessed from your PC, using your computer. Check card capacity in the External SD card section ...
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... Note: Please check for updates to the tablet's software which may add support for additional Bluetooth devices. Turn Bluetooth on page 44. See "Updating your PC's file explorer. Select the Acer Iconia Tab icon to see your tablet. For Bluetooth settings, tap APPS > Settings,... then under WIRELESS & NETWORKS tap Bluetooth. Accessories For a complete list of accessories, visit store.acer.com. Connecting a Bluetooth device Only A2DP stereo headsets...
... Note: Please check for updates to the tablet's software which may add support for additional Bluetooth devices. Turn Bluetooth on page 44. See "Updating your PC's file explorer. Select the Acer Iconia Tab icon to see your tablet. For Bluetooth settings, tap APPS > Settings,... then under WIRELESS & NETWORKS tap Bluetooth. Accessories For a complete list of accessories, visit store.acer.com. Connecting a Bluetooth device Only A2DP stereo headsets...
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... online Managing Wi-Fi connections If you did not connect to a Wi-Fi network when you must be connected to a network with your tablet, you first started your tablet, or want to connect to a new network, tap APPS > Settings > Wi-Fi to the Internet. Alternatively, tap the Wi-Fi status icon in... the top-right corner. Enter the address using the keyboard and tap Go. Tap the name of your tablet to detect nearby networks. To enter a website address, tap the address box at the top of the screen. If Wi-Fi is not on the...
... online Managing Wi-Fi connections If you did not connect to a Wi-Fi network when you must be connected to a network with your tablet, you first started your tablet, or want to connect to a new network, tap APPS > Settings > Wi-Fi to the Internet. Alternatively, tap the Wi-Fi status icon in... the top-right corner. Enter the address using the keyboard and tap Go. Tap the name of your tablet to detect nearby networks. To enter a website address, tap the address box at the top of the screen. If Wi-Fi is not on the...
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...can send emails, find directions to locations, search the Internet and even send a note to activate a Google account before you first started your tablet is available only in or out of the screen to switch pages. New tab Pinch to zoom in selected regions. From the Applications menu ... button. Tap and hold an item on the Home screen for voice searches. Tap the microphone on a page to the Internet. 2. Make sure your tablet, follow the instructions. Note: You need to yourself using your command or query. 26 Setting up Gmail 1. When a page is displayed, state your voice...
...can send emails, find directions to locations, search the Internet and even send a note to activate a Google account before you first started your tablet is available only in or out of the screen to switch pages. New tab Pinch to zoom in selected regions. From the Applications menu ... button. Tap and hold an item on the Home screen for voice searches. Tap the microphone on a page to the Internet. 2. Make sure your tablet, follow the instructions. Note: You need to yourself using your command or query. 26 Setting up Gmail 1. When a page is displayed, state your voice...
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... from multiple accounts in a single inbox. Google Now Get the information that appear right when you are on Google Maps. Make sure your tablet is connected to start setting up in touch with friends and family, personalize your email access. Tap the Compose icon (shown right). 4. ...are finished composing your pictures and video into a storybook. Many of these require some form of preinstalled applications. Online applications Your tablet provides a variety of Internet access. Open the application menu and tap Gmail. 3. Tap Next to organize your message, tap Send.
... from multiple accounts in a single inbox. Google Now Get the information that appear right when you are on Google Maps. Make sure your tablet is connected to start setting up in touch with friends and family, personalize your email access. Tap the Compose icon (shown right). 4. ...are finished composing your pictures and video into a storybook. Many of these require some form of preinstalled applications. Online applications Your tablet provides a variety of Internet access. Open the application menu and tap Gmail. 3. Tap Next to organize your message, tap Send.
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... service. 28 Item Local Maps Online applications Description View places of interest and local businesses on programs and applications to enhance the functionality of your tablet. Note: The contents and design of Google Play varies by -turn navigation with text, sound and video.
... service. 28 Item Local Maps Online applications Description View places of interest and local businesses on programs and applications to enhance the functionality of your tablet. Note: The contents and design of Google Play varies by -turn navigation with text, sound and video.
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... Application menu. Google Talk Note: Google Talk may not be available in all countries and regions. Certain applications provide both the app's page and the tablet's status area. 30 Online applications You may keep track of the download progress from the application menu and select APPS.
... Application menu. Google Talk Note: Google Talk may not be available in all countries and regions. Certain applications provide both the app's page and the tablet's status area. 30 Online applications You may keep track of the download progress from the application menu and select APPS.