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... Acer Iconia One 8 User's Manual Product model: A1-840FHD / A1-840 Regulatory Model Number (RMN): A1401 / A1409 This revision: August 2014 Sign up for an Acer ID and enjoy great benefits Open the Acer Portal app from the Start screen to sign up for warranty service. The information contained in if you to change without notice. Acer Iconia A1-840FHD / A1-840 Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of purchase There are for technical or editorial errors...
... Acer Iconia One 8 User's Manual Product model: A1-840FHD / A1-840 Regulatory Model Number (RMN): A1401 / A1409 This revision: August 2014 Sign up for an Acer ID and enjoy great benefits Open the Acer Portal app from the Start screen to sign up for warranty service. The information contained in if you to change without notice. Acer Iconia A1-840FHD / A1-840 Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of purchase There are for technical or editorial errors...
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... tablet 7 Charging your tablet 7 Turning on for the first time 9 Using the touchscreen 10 The 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 22 Managing Wi-Fi connections 22 Browsing the internet 22 Setting up the Email application 23 Google services...
... tablet 7 Charging your tablet 7 Turning on for the first time 9 Using the touchscreen 10 The 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 22 Managing Wi-Fi connections 22 Browsing the internet 22 Setting up the Email application 23 Google services...
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...-Fi. • Access your email while on the move. • Keep in a protective box. You can: • Connect to the internet via your tablet GETTING STARTED WITH YOUR TABLET Features and functions Your new tablet offers leading, easy-to-access multimedia and entertainment features. Unpacking your dealer immediately: • Acer Iconia tablet • Product setup and safety information • USB cable • AC adapter • Warranty card 4 - If...
...-Fi. • Access your email while on the move. • Keep in a protective box. You can: • Connect to the internet via your tablet GETTING STARTED WITH YOUR TABLET Features and functions Your new tablet offers leading, easy-to-access multimedia and entertainment features. Unpacking your dealer immediately: • Acer Iconia tablet • Product setup and safety information • USB cable • AC adapter • Warranty card 4 - If...
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... port 3 Micro USB port (Slave) 4 Front-facing camera 5 microSD card slot 6 Touchscreen 7 Power button Description Connects to know your tablet Views 1 23 4 7 5 8 6 Getting started with your tablet on /off . Also serves as the charging port for video chats and self-portrait images. Press and hold until tablet turns off or enter sleep mode. Connects to turn the tablet on, press briefly to a computer via a USB cable. For more information, see Charging your tablet - 5 9 10 No. A 2-megapixel camera for the AC adapter...
... port 3 Micro USB port (Slave) 4 Front-facing camera 5 microSD card slot 6 Touchscreen 7 Power button Description Connects to know your tablet Views 1 23 4 7 5 8 6 Getting started with your tablet on /off . Also serves as the charging port for video chats and self-portrait images. Press and hold until tablet turns off or enter sleep mode. Connects to turn the tablet on, press briefly to a computer via a USB cable. For more information, see Charging your tablet - 5 9 10 No. A 2-megapixel camera for the AC adapter...
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...-time use, you can recharge the battery as needed. Both types are described in only one of two types of adapter. Assembling the power adapter Your tablet is bundled with this manual. You cannot remove or switch the prongs with one direction). Removable-prong type Align arrows on the head until it clicks into the power adapter body (it will fit in this type of USB power adapters: a fixed-prong type or a removable...
...-time use, you can recharge the battery as needed. Both types are described in only one of two types of adapter. Assembling the power adapter Your tablet is bundled with this manual. You cannot remove or switch the prongs with one direction). Removable-prong type Align arrows on the head until it clicks into the power adapter body (it will fit in this type of USB power adapters: a fixed-prong type or a removable...
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... open items and select options. This screen gives you quick access to information and simple controls with Android 2.0 (or later) installed, you want to use Gmail, Hangouts, Google Calendar, and other Google Apps; to download applications from another device with widgets or shortcuts to your settings will display the Home screen. If you start your tablet and other Google services on the screen and drag across the screen to perform. Some have internet access...
... open items and select options. This screen gives you quick access to information and simple controls with Android 2.0 (or later) installed, you want to use Gmail, Hangouts, Google Calendar, and other Google Apps; to download applications from another device with widgets or shortcuts to your settings will display the Home screen. If you start your tablet and other Google services on the screen and drag across the screen to perform. Some have internet access...
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... open the menu. Touch WakeApp Tap to adjust the screen's brightness (button always remains green). Tap the appropriate device to display Bluetooth settings. If you are using a device for the first time, tap Cast screen then Settings. Using your tablet - 15 Icon Name Description Settings Tap to display your device's location services on and off. Tap to toggle Wi-Fi on and off . Wi-Fi Bluetooth Airplane mode Location Brightness Auto rotate Tap to toggle automatic screen rotation on , all wireless connectivity...
... open the menu. Touch WakeApp Tap to adjust the screen's brightness (button always remains green). Tap the appropriate device to display Bluetooth settings. If you are using a device for the first time, tap Cast screen then Settings. Using your tablet - 15 Icon Name Description Settings Tap to display your device's location services on and off. Tap to toggle Wi-Fi on and off . Wi-Fi Bluetooth Airplane mode Location Brightness Auto rotate Tap to toggle automatic screen rotation on , all wireless connectivity...
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... special functions. To view information about the app or widget, drag it is important to you can drag to a different Home screen, drag it . Four circles will open space on the screen. Note Not all widgets can choose from the Home screen, tap and hold an item until the Remove option appears at the top of the Home screen. Using your tablet Adding or removing...
... special functions. To view information about the app or widget, drag it is important to you can drag to a different Home screen, drag it . Four circles will open space on the screen. Note Not all widgets can choose from the Home screen, tap and hold an item until the Remove option appears at the top of the Home screen. Using your tablet Adding or removing...
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... and keyboard sounds. Simply tap and hold a key to display the Input options key. Some application keyboards display the voice search symbol in place of the keyboard varies slightly, depending on keys to enter text. The onscreen keyboard When you tap a text box to see more options. Changing Google keyboard settings To use a different keyboard language or change settings, tap the Input options key, then select either Input languages or Google keyboard settings. Tap the ?123 button to see numbers and...
... and keyboard sounds. Simply tap and hold a key to display the Input options key. Some application keyboards display the voice search symbol in place of the keyboard varies slightly, depending on keys to enter text. The onscreen keyboard When you tap a text box to see more options. Changing Google keyboard settings To use a different keyboard language or change settings, tap the Input options key, then select either Input languages or Google keyboard settings. Tap the ?123 button to see numbers and...
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... text. Using your tablet for an extended period of time, turn off your tablet, press the power button. If the cursor is in sleep mode. Your tablet will display the Lock screen. To replace a word, double tap the word. Security Options For additional security, you may set a code or number that must be entered to the correct position. 3. If you won't use your tablet - 19 Inserting text To type new text or add text...
... text. Using your tablet for an extended period of time, turn off your tablet, press the power button. If the cursor is in sleep mode. Your tablet will display the Lock screen. To replace a word, double tap the word. Security Options For additional security, you may set a code or number that must be entered to the correct position. 3. If you won't use your tablet - 19 Inserting text To type new text or add text...
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... your device or the device's internal memory), you can be accessed from a PC with a USB connection. Transferring files between your device and your device. Connecting to a PC as a USB storage device If you wish to transfer information between 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. 20 - Note Your tablet only supports microSD cards that the microSD card is inserted all the way into the micro USB connector...
... your device or the device's internal memory), you can be accessed from a PC with a USB connection. Transferring files between your device and your device. Connecting to a PC as a USB storage device If you wish to transfer information between 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. 20 - Note Your tablet only supports microSD cards that the microSD card is inserted all the way into the micro USB connector...
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... Google email 1. Make sure your email access. Simply tap one of the open multiple tabs. Setting up your tablet is open a contextual menu. Tap APPS and then tap Email to start setting up the Email application The Email application enables you to access email from multiple accounts in or out of pages. Google services Note Applications may add new categories or change how to navigate Google Play at any time. The combined inbox feature of your email address and password tap Manual setup...
... Google email 1. Make sure your email access. Simply tap one of the open multiple tabs. Setting up your tablet is open a contextual menu. Tap APPS and then tap Email to start setting up the Email application The Email application enables you to access email from multiple accounts in or out of pages. Google services Note Applications may add new categories or change how to navigate Google Play at any time. The combined inbox feature of your email address and password tap Manual setup...
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... all your computer, USB drive, mass storage device, etc. The menu contains a list of programs that you can return to music and other audio files that you download or copy from the left side (or tap the headphones icon in the notification area. Updates may change how to open the application. Play Music Use Play Music to listen to the Home page while playing music.
... all your computer, USB drive, mass storage device, etc. The menu contains a list of programs that you can return to music and other audio files that you download or copy from the left side (or tap the headphones icon in the notification area. Updates may change how to open the application. Play Music Use Play Music to listen to the Home page while playing music.
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... contacts to view your contacts. Importing contacts Tap the Menu button and select Import/export > Import from a contact data file (vCard or csv) or add a new contact. See Synchronization on your tablet, you have any contacts stored on page 41. Tap People from the APPS menu to the internal memory or your contacts will download to your Google account contacts, import contacts from storage. Your...
... contacts to view your contacts. Importing contacts Tap the Menu button and select Import/export > Import from a contact data file (vCard or csv) or add a new contact. See Synchronization on your tablet, you have any contacts stored on page 41. Tap People from the APPS menu to the internal memory or your contacts will download to your Google account contacts, import contacts from storage. Your...
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... card into the microSD slot before using the camera. Camera/camcorder icons and indicators Settings Quick access settings Zoom Record button Last picture/video taken Switch camera Shutter button In the camera window, the controls at the bottom allow you through all the steps in taking photos and videos with your tablet. The controls at the left of the screen allow you to take you to internal memory or a microSD card, not an external USB storage device...
... card into the microSD slot before using the camera. Camera/camcorder icons and indicators Settings Quick access settings Zoom Record button Last picture/video taken Switch camera Shutter button In the camera window, the controls at the bottom allow you through all the steps in taking photos and videos with your tablet. The controls at the left of the screen allow you to take you to internal memory or a microSD card, not an external USB storage device...
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... to play the tutorial again. • Reset to default: Return camera settings to the original conditions. Using the camera and camcorder - 35 Settings Camcorder settings General settings Description • Time lapse interval: Set the time lapse interval from 1, 2, 5, or 10 seconds. • Mute video: Tap to toggle camcorder sound recording on or off . • Resolution: Change the resolution at which your tablet. 3. Shooting a video 1. Note When using the zoom...
... to play the tutorial again. • Reset to default: Return camera settings to the original conditions. Using the camera and camcorder - 35 Settings Camcorder settings General settings Description • Time lapse interval: Set the time lapse interval from 1, 2, 5, or 10 seconds. • Mute video: Tap to toggle camcorder sound recording on or off . • Resolution: Change the resolution at which your tablet. 3. Shooting a video 1. Note When using the zoom...
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... microphone) are using a metered service. This information is useful if you to connect to your tablet during takeoff and landing as flight mode) to make sure this is displayed in the list of the screen to toggle airplane mode on or off network and Bluetooth functions and use your tablet, either in total or for each app. Virtual Private Network (VPN) This option enables you are supported. Data Usage The Data Usage...
... microphone) are using a metered service. This information is useful if you to connect to your tablet during takeoff and landing as flight mode) to make sure this is displayed in the list of the screen to toggle airplane mode on or off network and Bluetooth functions and use your tablet, either in total or for each app. Virtual Private Network (VPN) This option enables you are supported. Data Usage The Data Usage...
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... new devices or expanding software options. tap Reset tablet and then Erase everything to format your tablet in any programs you installed. Note Downloading new firmware can download and install system updates, adding support for updates, tap APPS > Settings > About tablet > System updates > Check now. To perform a clean boot, tap Settings from the APPS menu, then tap Backup & reset > Factory data reset; Do not press the power or reset button or access your tablet. Resetting your tablet A clean boot restores your tablet's operating system Your tablet can...
... new devices or expanding software options. tap Reset tablet and then Erase everything to format your tablet in any programs you installed. Note Downloading new firmware can download and install system updates, adding support for updates, tap APPS > Settings > About tablet > System updates > Check now. To perform a clean boot, tap Settings from the APPS menu, then tap Backup & reset > Factory data reset; Do not press the power or reset button or access your tablet. Resetting your tablet A clean boot restores your tablet's operating system Your tablet can...
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... enter your unlock pattern. Power I forgot my unlock pattern. See Charging your local Acer service center. and password. If this option is full or almost full? Where can reset your Google account username Unlock pattern I couldn't turn on the tablet and an internet connection. Tap Forgotten pattern? You may be depleted. You must have an active Google account on the device. Settings > Storage. Tap APPS > Settings > About tablet > Device Information. The battery power may need to delete installed apps or move media files to...
... enter your unlock pattern. Power I forgot my unlock pattern. See Charging your local Acer service center. and password. If this option is full or almost full? Where can reset your Google account username Unlock pattern I couldn't turn on the tablet and an internet connection. Tap Forgotten pattern? You may be depleted. You must have an active Google account on the device. Settings > Storage. Tap APPS > Settings > About tablet > Device Information. The battery power may need to delete installed apps or move media files to...
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... FOR THE SOFTWARE. and 3. Delete the Software from all copies of the Software; All disclaimers of warranties and limitation of liability set forth in this Agreement. TERMINATION Without prejudice to you must: 1. GENERAL This Agreement represents the complete agreement between the parties and prevails over any manner that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair the services provided...
... FOR THE SOFTWARE. and 3. Delete the Software from all copies of the Software; All disclaimers of warranties and limitation of liability set forth in this Agreement. TERMINATION Without prejudice to you must: 1. GENERAL This Agreement represents the complete agreement between the parties and prevails over any manner that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair the services provided...