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... screen 11 The onscreen keyboard 18 Editing text 20 Locking your tablet 21 Shutting down your tablet 22 Connecting devices to your tablet Connecting to AC power 24 Inserting a microSD card (optional 24 Connecting a USB device to your tablet 24 Transferring files between your tablet and a PC 25 Connecting a Bluetooth device 26 Accessories 26 Going...
... screen 11 The onscreen keyboard 18 Editing text 20 Locking your tablet 21 Shutting down your tablet 22 Connecting devices to your tablet Connecting to AC power 24 Inserting a microSD card (optional 24 Connecting a USB device to your tablet 24 Transferring files between your tablet and a PC 25 Connecting a Bluetooth device 26 Accessories 26 Going...
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Managing people and contacts Using the camera and camcorder Camera icons and indicators 40 Taking a photo 41 Camcorder icons and indicators 42 Shooting a video 43 Reading an eBook or pdf LumiRead 44 Advanced settings Wireless & Networks 50 Device 51 Personal 53 System 53 Updating your tablet's operating system 54 Resetting your tablet 54 FAQ and troubleshooting Other sources of help 56 End user license agreement 4
Managing people and contacts Using the camera and camcorder Camera icons and indicators 40 Taking a photo 41 Camcorder icons and indicators 42 Shooting a video 43 Reading an eBook or pdf LumiRead 44 Advanced settings Wireless & Networks 50 Device 51 Personal 53 System 53 Updating your tablet's operating system 54 Resetting your tablet 54 FAQ and troubleshooting Other sources of help 56 End user license agreement 4
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... it is recommended that you should keep in a safe place. Product registration When using your tablet by tapping the Registration icon. You can also register directly from Acer. This will be sent a confirmation email with your friends via your email while on the ...8226; Connect to the Internet. • Access your People and social networking applications. How to register To register your tablet Features and functions Your new tablet offers leading, easy-to-access multimedia and entertainment features. Tap Registration and follow the simple instructions. Getting to know ...
... it is recommended that you should keep in a safe place. Product registration When using your tablet by tapping the Registration icon. You can also register directly from Acer. This will be sent a confirmation email with your friends via your email while on the ...8226; Connect to the Internet. • Access your People and social networking applications. How to register To register your tablet Features and functions Your new tablet offers leading, easy-to-access multimedia and entertainment features. Tap Registration and follow the simple instructions. Getting to know ...
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Carefully unpack the box and remove the contents. Item 1 Touchscreen 2 Front-facing camera Description 10.1-inch, 1280 x 800 pixel capacitive touchscreen. If any of the following items is missing or damaged, contact your dealer immediately: • Acer ICONIA TAB A200 • Setup poster • USB cable • AC adapter • Warranty card Getting to know your tablet Your new tablet comes packed in a protective box. Setting up Unpacking your tablet Front view 1 2 No. A 2-megapixel camera for video chats and selfportrait images. 6
Carefully unpack the box and remove the contents. Item 1 Touchscreen 2 Front-facing camera Description 10.1-inch, 1280 x 800 pixel capacitive touchscreen. If any of the following items is missing or damaged, contact your dealer immediately: • Acer ICONIA TAB A200 • Setup poster • USB cable • AC adapter • Warranty card Getting to know your tablet Your new tablet comes packed in a protective box. Setting up Unpacking your tablet Front view 1 2 No. A 2-megapixel camera for video chats and selfportrait images. 6
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...slot cover Insert a microSD card into the slot under this switch to lock the screen rotation or allow the screen to your tablet 3 Description Increases and decreases the tablet volume. press and hold to the DC power supply. Use this cover. See "Inserting a microSD card (optional)" on ... to stereo headphones. 3 Micro USB port (Slave) Connects to a computer via a USB cable. 4 USB port (Host) Connects USB devices to match the tablet's orientation. Top and bottom views 12 No. Receives audio for video chats and Internet calls. 7 Left and right views 1 7 2 3 4 5 6 No...
...slot cover Insert a microSD card into the slot under this switch to lock the screen rotation or allow the screen to your tablet 3 Description Increases and decreases the tablet volume. press and hold to the DC power supply. Use this cover. See "Inserting a microSD card (optional)" on ... to stereo headphones. 3 Micro USB port (Slave) Connects to a computer via a USB cable. 4 USB port (Host) Connects USB devices to match the tablet's orientation. Top and bottom views 12 No. Receives audio for video chats and Internet calls. 7 Left and right views 1 7 2 3 4 5 6 No...
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Back view 1 No. The tablet is off. Charging error 8 Item 1 Speakers LED Indicators LED color State Off White Steady Orange Steady Orange Flashing 1 Description Emits stereo audio Description Tablet is booting up, waking up, or fully charged. Tablet is charging.
Back view 1 No. The tablet is off. Charging error 8 Item 1 Speakers LED Indicators LED color State Off White Steady Orange Steady Orange Flashing 1 Description Emits stereo audio Description Tablet is booting up, waking up, or fully charged. Tablet is charging.
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... use the provided power adapter to become warm during charging or long periods of use. Note: It is normal for four hours. Using your tablet Charging your tablet For first-time use, you can recharge the battery as needed. Assembling the power adapter Slide the plug fitting into the power adapter body... until it clicks into any AC outlet. Warning: Only use the bundled power adapter to charge your device. Charging your tablet and plug the AC adapter into place. Connecting power Connect the DC-in jack to your...
... use the provided power adapter to become warm during charging or long periods of use. Note: It is normal for four hours. Using your tablet Charging your tablet For first-time use, you can recharge the battery as needed. Assembling the power adapter Slide the plug fitting into the power adapter body... until it clicks into any AC outlet. Warning: Only use the bundled power adapter to charge your device. Charging your tablet and plug the AC adapter into place. Connecting power Connect the DC-in jack to your...
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...on for the first time To turn on your settings will not be restored. Follow the rest of other Google services on your tablet. Note: If the tablet's screen turns off, it up. Briefly press the power button to bootup. and to take advantage of the instructions as separate ... a moment for personal and business contacts, you do not want to restore existing settings from the Accounts settings section. If you can use your tablet. See "Multiple Google accounts" on page 21 Sign in to a Google Account to download applications from Android Market; During the start , tap to...
...on for the first time To turn on your settings will not be restored. Follow the rest of other Google services on your tablet. Note: If the tablet's screen turns off, it up. Briefly press the power button to bootup. and to take advantage of the instructions as separate ... a moment for personal and business contacts, you do not want to restore existing settings from the Accounts settings section. If you can use your tablet. See "Multiple Google accounts" on page 21 Sign in to a Google Account to download applications from Android Market; During the start , tap to...
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... 11 The Home screen already features some useful controls and information. Tap: Touch the screen once to applications. Application menu Search Navigation Acer Ring Time and Status Search To search for applications, files or for selecting items and entering information. Simply enter the text you want... to tap the screen. Use your tablet, while others may be downloaded from power saving, it from the Android Market. Drag: Hold your search request. Tap the arrow or...
... 11 The Home screen already features some useful controls and information. Tap: Touch the screen once to applications. Application menu Search Navigation Acer Ring Time and Status Search To search for applications, files or for selecting items and entering information. Simply enter the text you want... to tap the screen. Use your tablet, while others may be downloaded from power saving, it from the Android Market. Drag: Hold your search request. Tap the arrow or...
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The left side of useful tools in an easy-to display Acer Ring. The Home screen 13 It incorporates a number of Acer Ring controls the volume and the right side shows Browser bookmarks. Screenshot Tap the Screenshot shortcut to save an image of the screen to -use ... around the centre of the ring to quickly and easily access your favorite applications and bookmarks. Search Tap the center of the ring start your tablet or the Internet. Note: Open APPS > Settings > Ring to see the Screenshots album. Tap the thumbnail to view the image immediately, or open the Gallery...
The left side of useful tools in an easy-to display Acer Ring. The Home screen 13 It incorporates a number of Acer Ring controls the volume and the right side shows Browser bookmarks. Screenshot Tap the Screenshot shortcut to save an image of the screen to -use ... around the centre of the ring to quickly and easily access your favorite applications and bookmarks. Search Tap the center of the ring start your tablet or the Internet. Note: Open APPS > Settings > Ring to see the Screenshots album. Tap the thumbnail to view the image immediately, or open the Gallery...
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...application to a Home screen Tap and hold an icon to add a shortcut to switch pages. This area contains a variety of your tablet. The icons on your tablet can be shown on your Home screens. If more Applications. Otherwise swipe to the left side of the clock indicate connectivity and battery... status. The left to inform you are shown below the list of your tablet. The applications installed on the right side of the clock displays the event notification icons. Tap the Shop icon to a screen. Time ...
...application to a Home screen Tap and hold an icon to add a shortcut to switch pages. This area contains a variety of your tablet. The icons on your tablet can be shown on your Home screens. If more Applications. Otherwise swipe to the left side of the clock indicate connectivity and battery... status. The left to inform you are shown below the list of your tablet. The applications installed on the right side of the clock displays the event notification icons. Tap the Shop icon to a screen. Time ...
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... applications that you can add to a Home screen. Notification icons Icon Description Alarm is set Icon Description Speaker is silenced New Gmail message Tablet microphone is off New Google Talk message GPS is on Upcoming event Song is playing Receiving location data from GPS Syncing data SD card or... USB storage is full Sync is on Tablet is connected to applications or special functions. 16 Adding or removing shortcuts or widgets To add shortcuts or widgets tap the Apps icon in...
... applications that you can add to a Home screen. Notification icons Icon Description Alarm is set Icon Description Speaker is silenced New Gmail message Tablet microphone is off New Google Talk message GPS is on Upcoming event Song is playing Receiving location data from GPS Syncing data SD card or... USB storage is full Sync is on Tablet is connected to applications or special functions. 16 Adding or removing shortcuts or widgets To add shortcuts or widgets tap the Apps icon in...
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...Function Description Languages and settings Set word suggestion and key input (auto-correction) settings. Additional keys vary depending on your preferred input method. Tap your tablet. Tap the ?123 button to see numbers and special characters, and then tap the ALT key to select alternative characters (if available for that assist... Configure input methods to add (or remove) keyboard layouts or languages to this will open a menu listing the text input methods available on your tablet. XT9 Text Input The XT9 keyboard provides an alternative to enter correct text. this list.
...Function Description Languages and settings Set word suggestion and key input (auto-correction) settings. Additional keys vary depending on your preferred input method. Tap your tablet. Tap the ?123 button to see numbers and special characters, and then tap the ALT key to select alternative characters (if available for that assist... Configure input methods to add (or remove) keyboard layouts or languages to this will open a menu listing the text input methods available on your tablet. XT9 Text Input The XT9 keyboard provides an alternative to enter correct text. this list.
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If you previously copied (see below the cursor. Tap the button to replace the text. 3. Your tablet will not use any taps on the XT9 keyboard). Locking your tablet for a while, briefly press the power button to lock access. A PASTE button appears above the word. To change the delay, tap... text: Type, paste or delete text. 4. Waking your tablet does not unintentionally use your tablet 21 Locking your tablet If you want to any services. This saves power and ensures your tablet If the screen is off and the tablet does not react to insert the text. Tap Enter on the...
If you previously copied (see below the cursor. Tap the button to replace the text. 3. Your tablet will not use any taps on the XT9 keyboard). Locking your tablet for a while, briefly press the power button to lock access. A PASTE button appears above the word. To change the delay, tap... text: Type, paste or delete text. 4. Waking your tablet does not unintentionally use your tablet 21 Locking your tablet If you want to any services. This saves power and ensures your tablet If the screen is off and the tablet does not react to insert the text. Tap Enter on the...
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...), press and hold the power button for one of four Lock screen apps on page 56. This unlocks the tablet and opens that must be asked to confirm the shut down your tablet If you forget an unlock pattern, please refer to one second. Note: Open APPS > Settings > Lock screen apps ...an unlock pattern (a set a code or number that application immediately. To turn it off your tablet, press the power button. Your tablet will then be tapped in the correct order). Note: If you won't use your tablet for an extended period of dots that must be entered to save battery power. To force...
...), press and hold the power button for one of four Lock screen apps on page 56. This unlocks the tablet and opens that must be asked to confirm the shut down your tablet If you forget an unlock pattern, please refer to one second. Note: Open APPS > Settings > Lock screen apps ...an unlock pattern (a set a code or number that application immediately. To turn it off your tablet, press the power button. Your tablet will then be tapped in the correct order). Note: If you won't use your tablet for an extended period of dots that must be entered to save battery power. To force...
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Replace the card slot cover. Connecting devices to your tablet Connecting to expand your tablet" on page 9. Inserting a microSD card (optional) You may not function. 24 Open the card slot cover. 2. Connecting a USB device to your tablet USB devices are designed for desktop computers and operating systems, some... keys may install a microSD card to AC power See "Charging your device's storage space. Note: Your tablet only supports microSD cards that the microSD card is inserted all the way into the card slot. 3. Insert the microSD card as ...
Replace the card slot cover. Connecting devices to your tablet Connecting to expand your tablet" on page 9. Inserting a microSD card (optional) You may not function. 24 Open the card slot cover. 2. Connecting a USB device to your tablet USB devices are designed for desktop computers and operating systems, some... keys may install a microSD card to AC power See "Charging your device's storage space. Note: Your tablet only supports microSD cards that the microSD card is inserted all the way into the card slot. 3. Insert the microSD card as ...
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...connected storage devices can access media files (photos, music and video) on USB storage devices with a USB connection. Select the Acer Iconia Tab icon to the tablet's software that use the FAT, FAT32 or NTFS file systems. You can be visible as a USB storage device Download and...select USB and accept the download. See "Updating your PC. Visit www.acer.com for additional USB devices. Plug the micro USB connector to your tablet's multimedia apps. Transferring files between your tablet and a PC Your tablet and any additional memory (SD card or USB devices) attached to your...
...connected storage devices can access media files (photos, music and video) on USB storage devices with a USB connection. Select the Acer Iconia Tab icon to the tablet's software that use the FAT, FAT32 or NTFS file systems. You can be visible as a USB storage device Download and...select USB and accept the download. See "Updating your PC. Visit www.acer.com for additional USB devices. Plug the micro USB connector to your tablet's multimedia apps. Transferring files between your tablet and a PC Your tablet and any additional memory (SD card or USB devices) attached to your...
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Note: Please check for updates to scan for nearby devices. See "Updating your tablet's operating system" on and tap Search for devices to the tablet's software that may add support for additional Bluetooth devices. Accessories For a complete list of accessories, visit store.acer.com. 26 Turn Bluetooth on page 54. Please check for updates to the tablet's software which may add support for additional Bluetooth devices. For Bluetooth settings, tap APPS > Settings > Bluetooth. Connecting a Bluetooth device Only A2DP stereo headsets (playback only, no microphone) are supported.
Note: Please check for updates to scan for nearby devices. See "Updating your tablet's operating system" on and tap Search for devices to the tablet's software that may add support for additional Bluetooth devices. Accessories For a complete list of accessories, visit store.acer.com. 26 Turn Bluetooth on page 54. Please check for updates to the tablet's software which may add support for additional Bluetooth devices. For Bluetooth settings, tap APPS > Settings > Bluetooth. Connecting a Bluetooth device Only A2DP stereo headsets (playback only, no microphone) are supported.
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Managing Wi-Fi connections 27 Browsing the Internet In order to browse the Internet with your tablet, you first started your tablet, or want to connect to a new network, tap APPS > Settings > Wi-Fi to the Internet. Enter the address using the keyboard and tap Enter (or ... switch and wait for your network and enter a security password, if needed. To enter a website address, tap the address box at the top of your tablet to detect nearby networks. To view your browsing history, bookmarks or frequently visited sites, open the Application menu and select Browser. Using the browser To...
Managing Wi-Fi connections 27 Browsing the Internet In order to browse the Internet with your tablet, you first started your tablet, or want to connect to a new network, tap APPS > Settings > Wi-Fi to the Internet. Enter the address using the keyboard and tap Enter (or ... switch and wait for your network and enter a security password, if needed. To enter a website address, tap the address box at the top of your tablet to detect nearby networks. To view your browsing history, bookmarks or frequently visited sites, open the Application menu and select Browser. Using the browser To...
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...a Gmail account address and password when you can use Gmail. Note: You need to activate a Google account before you are finished composing your tablet, follow the instructions. Open the application menu and tap Gmail. 3. When you can send emails, find directions to locations, search the Internet ...is connected to switch pages. New tab Pinch to zoom in selected regions. Setting up Gmail 1. Note: Voice Search is displayed, state your tablet is connected to open multiple tabs. When the Speak now prompt is available only in or out of the screen to the Internet. 2. Make...
...a Gmail account address and password when you can use Gmail. Note: You need to activate a Google account before you are finished composing your tablet, follow the instructions. Open the application menu and tap Gmail. 3. When you can send emails, find directions to locations, search the Internet ...is connected to switch pages. New tab Pinch to zoom in selected regions. Setting up Gmail 1. Note: Voice Search is displayed, state your tablet is connected to open multiple tabs. When the Speak now prompt is available only in or out of the screen to the Internet. 2. Make...