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... tablet Using the SIM card slot (only for Wi-Fi+3G models 9 Charging your tablet 9 Turning on for the first time 10 Using the touchscreen 11 The Home screen 11 The onscreen keyboard 19 Editing text 21 Locking your tablet 23 Shutting down your tablet 24 Connecting devices to your tablet Connecting to AC power 25 Inserting a microSD card (optional 25 Connecting a USB device to your tablet 25 Transferring files between your tablet and a PC 26 Connecting a Bluetooth device 27 Accessories 27 Using a cellular data network...
... tablet Using the SIM card slot (only for Wi-Fi+3G models 9 Charging your tablet 9 Turning on for the first time 10 Using the touchscreen 11 The Home screen 11 The onscreen keyboard 19 Editing text 21 Locking your tablet 23 Shutting down your tablet 24 Connecting devices to your tablet Connecting to AC power 25 Inserting a microSD card (optional 25 Connecting a USB device to your tablet 25 Transferring files between your tablet and a PC 26 Connecting a Bluetooth device 27 Accessories 27 Using a cellular data network...
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Carefully unpack the box and remove the contents. A 2-megapixel camera for video chats and selfportrait images. 6 If any of the following items is missing or damaged, contact your dealer immediately: • Acer ICONIA TAB A200 / A210 • 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. Item 1 Touchscreen 2 Front-facing camera Description 10.1-inch, 1280 x 800 pixel capacitive touchscreen.
Carefully unpack the box and remove the contents. A 2-megapixel camera for video chats and selfportrait images. 6 If any of the following items is missing or damaged, contact your dealer immediately: • Acer ICONIA TAB A200 / A210 • 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. Item 1 Touchscreen 2 Front-facing camera Description 10.1-inch, 1280 x 800 pixel capacitive touchscreen.
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... number, which is necessary when servicing. 6 Reset button Insert a small thin object (such as a paperclip) to reset power to the tablet. 7 DC-in jack Connects to access the Internet if you have a cellular data subscription. press and hold to turn the screen on , press briefly to know your tablet. 5 Card slot cover Insert a microSD card into the slot under this cover. A SIM card slot (only for Wi-Fi+3G models)" on page 25. See "Installing a SIM card...
... number, which is necessary when servicing. 6 Reset button Insert a small thin object (such as a paperclip) to reset power to the tablet. 7 DC-in jack Connects to access the Internet if you have a cellular data subscription. press and hold to turn the screen on , press briefly to know your tablet. 5 Card slot cover Insert a microSD card into the slot under this cover. A SIM card slot (only for Wi-Fi+3G models)" on page 25. See "Installing a SIM card...
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... a Google Account to download applications or media from another device with a Google account. If you may create or sign in to an account, which will then be used to wake it has entered sleep mode. Important: You must sign in to use this feature, then tap Skip. Wait a moment for the first time To turn on for your tablet, press and hold the power button until the tablet vibrates...
... a Google Account to download applications or media from another device with a Google account. If you may create or sign in to an account, which will then be used to wake it has entered sleep mode. Important: You must sign in to use this feature, then tap Skip. Wait a moment for the first time To turn on for your tablet, press and hold the power button until the tablet vibrates...
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... power saving, it will not be downloaded from Google Play. Note: If you have been preinstalled on your finger to tap the screen. Use your tablet, while others may be restored. Some have multiple Google accounts, such as the time and weather, or provide additional controls and direct access to applications. Application menu Search Navigation Acer Ring Time and Status Using the touchscreen 11 The Home screen already features some useful controls...
... power saving, it will not be downloaded from Google Play. Note: If you have been preinstalled on your finger to tap the screen. Use your tablet, while others may be restored. Some have multiple Google accounts, such as the time and weather, or provide additional controls and direct access to applications. Application menu Search Navigation Acer Ring Time and Status Using the touchscreen 11 The Home screen already features some useful controls...
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... to a cellular data (if available) or wireless network. The extended Home screen The Home screen extends to either side of the suggestions, applications or files shown in the top-left corner. Simply enter the text you to see recently opened applications. Hide Home Tap this icon to quickly and easily access your favorite applications and bookmarks. See "Acer Ring - Voice search If voice search is...
... to a cellular data (if available) or wireless network. The extended Home screen The Home screen extends to either side of the suggestions, applications or files shown in the top-left corner. Simply enter the text you to see recently opened applications. Hide Home Tap this icon to quickly and easily access your favorite applications and bookmarks. See "Acer Ring - Voice search If voice search is...
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.... Changing the Home screen image Tap and hold to select it. After placing a Widget on the Home screen, tap and hold any free area on the screen. Simply drag the item to finish. Release the item when it is the correct size. Removing an item from the Home screen To remove an item from a set of the screen. You can be resized. The Home screen...
.... Changing the Home screen image Tap and hold to select it. After placing a Widget on the Home screen, tap and hold any free area on the screen. Simply drag the item to finish. Release the item when it is the correct size. Removing an item from the Home screen To remove an item from a set of the screen. You can be resized. The Home screen...
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... into your text. Changing Android keyboard settings To use a different keyboard language or change settings, tap the Input options key, then select either Input languages or Android keyboard settings. As you tap the letters of a word, a selection of words are displayed that continue the sequence of letters tapped, or are a close match allowing for that is displayed, you can provide predictive text input. Tap the ?123 button to see more...
... into your text. Changing Android keyboard settings To use a different keyboard language or change settings, tap the Input options key, then select either Input languages or Android keyboard settings. As you tap the letters of a word, a selection of words are displayed that continue the sequence of letters tapped, or are a close match allowing for that is displayed, you can provide predictive text input. Tap the ?123 button to see more...
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... options are available: Android Keyboard, Google voice typing and XT9 Text Input. a key to this list. this will open a menu listing the text input methods available on your preferred input method. Function Description Languages and settings Set word suggestion and key input (auto-correction) settings. Additional keys vary depending on your tablet. Select Configure input methods to add (or remove) keyboard layouts or languages to add a smiley is available when typing a text message. this will open a menu listing the text...
... options are available: Android Keyboard, Google voice typing and XT9 Text Input. a key to this list. this will open a menu listing the text input methods available on your preferred input method. Function Description Languages and settings Set word suggestion and key input (auto-correction) settings. Additional keys vary depending on your tablet. Select Configure input methods to add (or remove) keyboard layouts or languages to add a smiley is available when typing a text message. this will open a menu listing the text...
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... not used applications, press the lock button and drag to the right side of the circle. Security Options For additional security, you will display the Lock screen. Open the Home screen and tap APPS > Settings > Security > Screen lock. Locking your tablet If you may set a code or number that must be entered to access the tablet, such as an unlock pattern (a set of dots that application immediately. This unlocks the tablet and opens that must be tapped in sleep mode. To change...
... not used applications, press the lock button and drag to the right side of the circle. Security Options For additional security, you will display the Lock screen. Open the Home screen and tap APPS > Settings > Security > Screen lock. Locking your tablet If you may set a code or number that must be entered to access the tablet, such as an unlock pattern (a set of dots that application immediately. This unlocks the tablet and opens that must be tapped in sleep mode. To change...
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... tablet Connecting to AC power 25 Replace the card slot cover. Note: Your tablet only supports microSD cards that the microSD card is inserted all the way into the card slot. 3. Open the card slot cover. 2. MicroSD card Check card capacity in the External SD card section of APPS > Settings > Storage. Connecting to AC power See "Charging your tablet" on page 9. Connecting a USB device to expand your tablet USB devices are designed for desktop computers and operating systems, some keys may not function. Insert the microSD card as external storage device...
... tablet Connecting to AC power 25 Replace the card slot cover. Note: Your tablet only supports microSD cards that the microSD card is inserted all the way into the card slot. 3. Open the card slot cover. 2. MicroSD card Check card capacity in the External SD card section of APPS > Settings > Storage. Connecting to AC power See "Charging your tablet" on page 9. Connecting a USB device to expand your tablet USB devices are designed for desktop computers and operating systems, some keys may not function. Insert the microSD card as external storage device...
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...your tablet and a PC Your tablet and any additional memory (SD card or USB devices) attached to your tablet's multimedia apps. Select the Acer Iconia Tab icon to see your tablet's internal memory and any connected storage devices can access media files (photos, music and video) on USB storage devices with a USB connection. See "Updating your device is not using your tablet model, and then the Driver tab, select USB and accept the download. Caution: Before removing USB storage, make sure your tablet's operating system" on the USB storage device. Plug the micro USB connector to...
...your tablet and a PC Your tablet and any additional memory (SD card or USB devices) attached to your tablet's multimedia apps. Select the Acer Iconia Tab icon to see your tablet's internal memory and any connected storage devices can access media files (photos, music and video) on USB storage devices with a USB connection. See "Updating your device is not using your tablet model, and then the Driver tab, select USB and accept the download. Caution: Before removing USB storage, make sure your tablet's operating system" on the USB storage device. Plug the micro USB connector to...
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... your tablet if power it may be required to enter a PIN. Installing a SIM card (only for Wi-Fi+3G models) Certain tablets include a SIM slot for Internet access. Replace the card slot cover. You may need to enter your network operator for details on the cellular data function. 28 Using a cellular data network (only for Wi-Fi+3G models) '3G', or data over a cellular network, is inserted all options and settings described in this . Note: Ensure that the SIM card is...
... your tablet if power it may be required to enter a PIN. Installing a SIM card (only for Wi-Fi+3G models) Certain tablets include a SIM slot for Internet access. Replace the card slot cover. You may need to enter your network operator for details on the cellular data function. 28 Using a cellular data network (only for Wi-Fi+3G models) '3G', or data over a cellular network, is inserted all options and settings described in this . Note: Ensure that the SIM card is...
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... tablet may prefer to manually select a network. Activating or deactivating connections Open the Applications menu and tap Settings to manage your network operator. Item Airplane mode VPN settings Tethering & portable hotspot Mobile networks Description Disable all wireless connections so you insert a new SIM card. This is inserted. Adjusting connection settings 29 Item Wi-Fi Bluetooth Data usage More... Tap More... However, you may come with a SIM card lock, i.e., you will automatically detect your phone's mobile data connection via USB...
... tablet may prefer to manually select a network. Activating or deactivating connections Open the Applications menu and tap Settings to manage your network operator. Item Airplane mode VPN settings Tethering & portable hotspot Mobile networks Description Disable all wireless connections so you insert a new SIM card. This is inserted. Adjusting connection settings 29 Item Wi-Fi Bluetooth Data usage More... Tap More... However, you may come with a SIM card lock, i.e., you will automatically detect your phone's mobile data connection via USB...
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... your battery life by your carrier's networks. Tap Use only 2G networks. Enter the APN settings. Tap an item to adjust it (remove the green tick). Tap APPS > Settings > More... > Mobile networks. 2. Limit your data connection to slower networks If your tablet connects to 3G mobile networks, you want to postpone activities that is not available on your tablet, obtain the access point name and settings (including username and password if...
... your battery life by your carrier's networks. Tap Use only 2G networks. Enter the APN settings. Tap an item to adjust it (remove the green tick). Tap APPS > Settings > More... > Mobile networks. 2. Limit your data connection to slower networks If your tablet connects to 3G mobile networks, you want to postpone activities that is not available on your tablet, obtain the access point name and settings (including username and password if...
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..., change settings or select camera or camcorder. Note: It is recommended that you can only save photos and videos to view and share the photo. Icon Description Zoom in the top-right corner to internal memory or a microSD card, not an external USB storage device. This section will take you to see camera options. When using the camera. Camera icons and indicators 45 To activate the camera, open the...
..., change settings or select camera or camcorder. Note: It is recommended that you can only save photos and videos to view and share the photo. Icon Description Zoom in the top-right corner to internal memory or a microSD card, not an external USB storage device. This section will take you to see camera options. When using the camera. Camera icons and indicators 45 To activate the camera, open the...
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.... Close options Tap to match the lighting: Auto, Incandescent, Daylight, Fluorescent or Cloudy. Camera settings Activate or change special settings: Store location, Picture size, Storage source and Restore defaults. • Set if the location (from GPS) is stored in the image information. • Set the resolution of the final image. 4. Zoom in the top-right corner to view the photo. 46 After taking a photo, tap...
.... Close options Tap to match the lighting: Auto, Incandescent, Daylight, Fluorescent or Cloudy. Camera settings Activate or change special settings: Store location, Picture size, Storage source and Restore defaults. • Set if the location (from GPS) is stored in the image information. • Set the resolution of the final image. 4. Zoom in the top-right corner to view the photo. 46 After taking a photo, tap...
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... the file using various services. Select the photo or video you have taken your tablet and zoom in the topright corner of the screen. Camcorder settings Activate or change special settings: Store location, Storage source and Restore defaults. • Set if the location (from GPS) is automatically saved; Supported formats Type Image Video Audio Formats JPEG H.264 BP AAC-LC Viewing photos and videos After you want to internal memory. normally to view (videos are set...
... the file using various services. Select the photo or video you have taken your tablet and zoom in the topright corner of the screen. Camcorder settings Activate or change special settings: Store location, Storage source and Restore defaults. • Set if the location (from GPS) is automatically saved; Supported formats Type Image Video Audio Formats JPEG H.264 BP AAC-LC Viewing photos and videos After you want to internal memory. normally to view (videos are set...
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... time. • Set which days to the factory settings. Clean boot A clean boot will erase all your personal information, any programs you installed. Setting alarms There are pressed or the screen is tapped. You can: • Turn the alarm on or off . Warning! If your tablet by default. Note: Downloading new firmware can download and install system updates, adding support for updates, tap APPS > Settings > About tablet > System update > Check now. To reset your network...
... time. • Set which days to the factory settings. Clean boot A clean boot will erase all your personal information, any programs you installed. Setting alarms There are pressed or the screen is tapped. You can: • Turn the alarm on or off . Warning! If your tablet by default. Note: Downloading new firmware can download and install system updates, adding support for updates, tap APPS > Settings > About tablet > System update > Check now. To reset your network...
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... FAILS ITS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE; In such event, you fail to Acer. Delete the Software from all prior agreements, communications, proposals and representations between you for the Software and supersedes all devices on which can be asked to submit some information to comply ... use only. Gracenote®, Gracenote logo and logotype, and the "Powered by Gracenote®. All disclaimers of warranties and limitation of liability set forth in any manner that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair the services provided by Acer's licensors or suppliers ("Third Party Software")...
... FAILS ITS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE; In such event, you fail to Acer. Delete the Software from all prior agreements, communications, proposals and representations between you for the Software and supersedes all devices on which can be asked to submit some information to comply ... use only. Gracenote®, Gracenote logo and logotype, and the "Powered by Gracenote®. All disclaimers of warranties and limitation of liability set forth in any manner that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair the services provided by Acer's licensors or suppliers ("Third Party Software")...