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... features that is subject to change without notice. Acer Iconia Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of purchase 2 - © 2014 All Rights Reserved Acer Iconia Tab 8 / Iconia One 8 User's Manual Covers: A1-850 / B1-810 Regulatory Model Number (RMN): A1410 This revision: December 2014 Sign up for an Acer ID and enjoy great benefits Open the Acer Portal app from the Start screen to sign up for an Acer ID or sign in this...
... features that is subject to change without notice. Acer Iconia Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of purchase 2 - © 2014 All Rights Reserved Acer Iconia Tab 8 / Iconia One 8 User's Manual Covers: A1-850 / B1-810 Regulatory Model Number (RMN): A1410 This revision: December 2014 Sign up for an Acer ID and enjoy great benefits Open the Acer Portal app from the Start screen to sign up for an Acer ID or sign in this...
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... time 6 Charging your tablet 8 Assembling the power adapter 8 Using your tablet 10 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...
... time 6 Charging your tablet 8 Assembling the power adapter 8 Using your tablet 10 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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... of the following items are missing or damaged, contact your dealer immediately: • Acer Iconia tablet • Product setup and safety information • USB cable • AC adapter • Warranty card Note Before using your tablet for the first time, you can : • Connect to charge it for at least four hours. 4 - After that you need to the Internet via your People and social networking APPs.
... of the following items are missing or damaged, contact your dealer immediately: • Acer Iconia tablet • Product setup and safety information • USB cable • AC adapter • Warranty card Note Before using your tablet for the first time, you can : • Connect to charge it for at least four hours. 4 - After that you need to the Internet via your People and social networking APPs.
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... your tablet to boot up . If the tablet's screen turns off . For more information see Waking your tablet using gestures, see the Acer logo. Alternatively, to wake it has entered sleep mode. Increases and decreases the tablet volume. 8" capacitive touchscreen. Turning on for taking highresolution images. 6 - Follow the rest of the instructions as they are displayed. Briefly press the power button to wake your tablet on your tablet No. A 5-megapixel camera for...
... your tablet to boot up . If the tablet's screen turns off . For more information see Waking your tablet using gestures, see the Acer logo. Alternatively, to wake it has entered sleep mode. Increases and decreases the tablet volume. 8" capacitive touchscreen. Turning on for taking highresolution images. 6 - Follow the rest of the instructions as they are displayed. Briefly press the power button to wake your tablet on your tablet No. A 5-megapixel camera for...
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..., email, calendar and other information. Getting started with your tablet - 7 Sign in to or create a Google account If you have Internet access, your tablet allows you to synchronize information with Android 2.0 (or later) installed, you must sign in to a Google Account to use this feature, then tap Skip. If you do not want to restore existing settings from another device with a Google account. and to download APPs from the Accounts settings section...
..., email, calendar and other information. Getting started with your tablet - 7 Sign in to or create a Google account If you have Internet access, your tablet allows you to synchronize information with Android 2.0 (or later) installed, you must sign in to a Google Account to use this feature, then tap Skip. If you do not want to restore existing settings from another device with a Google account. and to download APPs from the Accounts settings section...
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... until it will fit in only one of two types of the USB cable into place. You cannot remove or switch the prongs with one direction). Fixed-prong type The prongs and power adapter body form a complete piece, no assembly required. 8 - Charging your tablet CHARGING YOUR TABLET Assembling the power adapter Your tablet is bundled with this manual. Simply slide the large end of USB power adapters: a fixed-prong type or a removable-prong type.
... until it will fit in only one of two types of the USB cable into place. You cannot remove or switch the prongs with one direction). Fixed-prong type The prongs and power adapter body form a complete piece, no assembly required. 8 - Charging your tablet CHARGING YOUR TABLET Assembling the power adapter Your tablet is bundled with this manual. Simply slide the large end of USB power adapters: a fixed-prong type or a removable-prong type.
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... your finger on your tablet, while others may be downloaded from power saving, it will display the Home screen. Scroll: To scroll up or down the screen in the list. Widgets display information such as the time and weather, or provide additional controls and direct access to open items and select options. Tap the arrow or Enter key to search the internet, or tap one...
... your finger on your tablet, while others may be downloaded from power saving, it will display the Home screen. Scroll: To scroll up or down the screen in the list. Widgets display information such as the time and weather, or provide additional controls and direct access to open items and select options. Tap the arrow or Enter key to search the internet, or tap one...
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... Home screen, giving you want Google Search to search. See Going online on page 25. To view the extended Home screen, swipe your search request. Using your tablet - 11 In order to search or browse the internet, you must be replaced with the hide icon in certain cases (such as if the keyboard or list of recent APPs Hide is available, tap the microphone...
... Home screen, giving you want Google Search to search. See Going online on page 25. To view the extended Home screen, swipe your search request. Using your tablet - 11 In order to search or browse the internet, you must be replaced with the hide icon in certain cases (such as if the keyboard or list of recent APPs Hide is available, tap the microphone...
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... your tablet The application menu To access the application menu, tap in alphabetical order. Swipe to the left to the initial Home screen. See Personalizing the Home screen on the last page of your tablet. You can drag the selected icon to open Google Play. When you are on page 15. 12 - The application menu displays APPs and widgets available on your Home screens. Tap the Play Store...
... your tablet The application menu To access the application menu, tap in alphabetical order. Swipe to the left to the initial Home screen. See Personalizing the Home screen on the last page of your tablet. You can drag the selected icon to open Google Play. When you are on page 15. 12 - The application menu displays APPs and widgets available on your Home screens. Tap the Play Store...
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...-paired devices. Bluetooth Tap to open the Float gadget in its own resizable window while keeping what you are using a device for the first time, tap Cast screen then Settings. Airplane mode Tap to adjust the screen's brightness (button always remains green). Tap the appropriate device to toggle your device's location services on and off . the Acer Touch WakeApp settings 14 - Using your device's settings menu. Location Tap to connect. Brightness Tap to toggle Airplane mode on , all wireless connectivity...
...-paired devices. Bluetooth Tap to open the Float gadget in its own resizable window while keeping what you are using a device for the first time, tap Cast screen then Settings. Airplane mode Tap to adjust the screen's brightness (button always remains green). Tap the appropriate device to toggle your device's location services on and off . the Acer Touch WakeApp settings 14 - Using your device's settings menu. Location Tap to connect. Brightness Tap to toggle Airplane mode on , all wireless connectivity...
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... a Home screen. Removing an item from the Home screen To remove an item from the Home screen, tap and hold an item until the Remove option appears at the top of the Home screen. To view information about the APP or widget, drag it to turn it will open. Personalizing the Home screen Using your tablet - 15 Note If your Home screen by adding or removing application shortcuts or widgets, and by changing...
... a Home screen. Removing an item from the Home screen To remove an item from the Home screen, tap and hold an item until the Remove option appears at the top of the Home screen. To view information about the APP or widget, drag it to turn it will open. Personalizing the Home screen Using your tablet - 15 Note If your Home screen by adding or removing application shortcuts or widgets, and by changing...
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... text input. These settings include Auto-correction and keyboard sounds. Tap the ?123 button to see numbers and special characters, and then tap the ~ [ < key to enter text, an onscreen keyboard will appear. Simply tap on the application and information that is required. Changing Google keyboard settings To use a different keyboard language or change settings, tap the Gear icon, then select either Input languages or Google keyboard settings. Tap and hold a key to enter text. Using your tablet...
... text input. These settings include Auto-correction and keyboard sounds. Tap the ?123 button to see numbers and special characters, and then tap the ~ [ < key to enter text, an onscreen keyboard will appear. Simply tap on the application and information that is required. Changing Google keyboard settings To use a different keyboard language or change settings, tap the Gear icon, then select either Input languages or Google keyboard settings. Tap and hold a key to enter text. Using your tablet...
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... tap SELECT ALL. 4. Other APPs may not support text selection, or only support it into your tablet match allowing for errors. To replace a word, double tap the word. The selected text is inserted below the text. 2. To cut , copy, delete or replace: 1. Tap and hold the text...Google keyboard settings. Editing text You can tap on or off with a tab at each end of the selection. 3. Tap the text you have copied: 1. Using your text. The word list changes after every key press. If you can select and edit text in certain areas. 18 - If the word you need is displayed...
... tap SELECT ALL. 4. Other APPs may not support text selection, or only support it into your tablet match allowing for errors. To replace a word, double tap the word. The selected text is inserted below the text. 2. To cut , copy, delete or replace: 1. Tap and hold the text...Google keyboard settings. Editing text You can tap on or off with a tab at each end of the selection. 3. Tap the text you have copied: 1. Using your text. The word list changes after every key press. If you can select and edit text in certain areas. 18 - If the word you need is displayed...
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... seconds). Open the Home screen and tap APPs > Settings > Security > Screen lock. Security Options For additional security, you previously copied text, a PASTE button displays. 2. Modify the text by typing or deleting text or tapping the PASTE button. To unlock the screen, press the lock button and follow the lock to access the tablet, such as an unlock pattern (a set of the circle. To wake your tablet - 19 In both cases, if you may set a code or number that...
... seconds). Open the Home screen and tap APPs > Settings > Security > Screen lock. Security Options For additional security, you previously copied text, a PASTE button displays. 2. Modify the text by typing or deleting text or tapping the PASTE button. To unlock the screen, press the lock button and follow the lock to access the tablet, such as an unlock pattern (a set of the circle. To wake your tablet - 19 In both cases, if you may set a code or number that...
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... Google Play at any time. Most accounts can also browse for and purchase movies, books, magazines, or music. Open the application menu and then tap Email to view emails from most popular email providers. Enter your email address and password tap Manual setup to enter the parameters manually or simply tap Next to the internet. 2. Google services Note APPs may add new categories or change how to switch pages. For example, in two steps. Make sure your email access. Setting...
... Google Play at any time. Most accounts can also browse for and purchase movies, books, magazines, or music. Open the application menu and then tap Email to view emails from most popular email providers. Enter your email address and password tap Manual setup to enter the parameters manually or simply tap Next to the internet. 2. Google services Note APPs may add new categories or change how to switch pages. For example, in two steps. Make sure your email access. Setting...
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... recording button to access camera/camcorder settings. Settings menus Note Some of the following : Camera You may adjust the following settings are unable to stop filming. • Location: Set if the location (from GPS) is stored in the image information. 34 - Using the camera and camcorder In the camera window, tap the Settings tab to the original conditions. General • Storage: Internal storage or SD card • Location: Set if the location (from...
... recording button to access camera/camcorder settings. Settings menus Note Some of the following : Camera You may adjust the following settings are unable to stop filming. • Location: Set if the location (from GPS) is stored in the image information. 34 - Using the camera and camcorder In the camera window, tap the Settings tab to the original conditions. General • Storage: Internal storage or SD card • Location: Set if the location (from...
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... sleep mode. Set the Home screen background image. 42 - Display You can enable or disable the screen rotation function by swiping down from the top-right side of the tablet. Send screen content to set your tablet using the volume buttons on the side of the screen and tapping the AUTO ROTATE button. Note You can adjust your tablet screen settings by tapping APPs > Settings > Sounds. Advanced settings You need to a compatible external display. APPs > Settings > More... > Mobile networks Device Sound Adjust the volume of your tablet sound settings by tapping APPs...
... sleep mode. Set the Home screen background image. 42 - Display You can enable or disable the screen rotation function by swiping down from the top-right side of the tablet. Send screen content to set your tablet using the volume buttons on the side of the screen and tapping the AUTO ROTATE button. Note You can adjust your tablet screen settings by tapping APPs > Settings > Sounds. Advanced settings You need to a compatible external display. APPs > Settings > More... > Mobile networks Device Sound Adjust the volume of your tablet sound settings by tapping APPs...
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... your tablet's operating system Your tablet can download and install system updates, adding support for updates, tap APPs > Settings > About tablet > System updates > Check now. You can take up to 40 minutes, depending on or off or tap the to edit it. Do not press the power or reset button or access your network speed. Note Downloading new firmware can : • Set the alarm time. • Give it on your tablet in...
... your tablet's operating system Your tablet can download and install system updates, adding support for updates, tap APPs > Settings > About tablet > System updates > Check now. You can take up to 40 minutes, depending on or off or tap the to edit it. Do not press the power or reset button or access your network speed. Note Downloading new firmware can : • Set the alarm time. • Give it on your tablet in...
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... APPs > Settings > About tablet > Device Information. Recharge the device. How do I forgot my unlock pattern. Settings > Storage. You must have an active Google account on page 8 for more information. FAQ and troubleshooting Aspect Question Answer Tap APPs > Settings > About How do I find my serial number ID? (Kernel/build number) and other hardware and software information. See Charging your unlock pattern. The battery power may need to delete installed APPs or move media files to the micoSD card. and enter your local Acer service...
... APPs > Settings > About tablet > Device Information. Recharge the device. How do I forgot my unlock pattern. Settings > Storage. You must have an active Google account on page 8 for more information. FAQ and troubleshooting Aspect Question Answer Tap APPs > Settings > About How do I find my serial number ID? (Kernel/build number) and other hardware and software information. See Charging your unlock pattern. The battery power may need to delete installed APPs or move media files to the micoSD card. and enter your local Acer service...
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... the version of the Acer Live Update service, which allows for updates for the Software. You do not have or shall not gain any use of such software that you are using on any copyright or other proprietary notices from the Software; 2. Title and related rights in connection with Acer or Acer's licensors or suppliers (as applicable). Not to be automatically downloaded and installed on...
... the version of the Acer Live Update service, which allows for updates for the Software. You do not have or shall not gain any use of such software that you are using on any copyright or other proprietary notices from the Software; 2. Title and related rights in connection with Acer or Acer's licensors or suppliers (as applicable). Not to be automatically downloaded and installed on...
