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...25 Setting up 5 Playing music and video 30 Unpacking your tablet 5 Multimedia playback 30 Getting to know your tablet 6 Managing people and contacts 32 Using your tablet 9 Using the camera and camcorder 35 Charging your tablet 9 Turning on for the first time 10 Using the ...AC power 21 Inserting a microSD card (optional 21 Transferring files between your tablet and a PC 21 Device 41 Personal 42 System 43 Updating your tablet's operating system.......... 44 Resetting your tablet 44 Connecting a Bluetooth device 22 FAQ and troubleshooting 45 Accessories 22 Other ...
...25 Setting up 5 Playing music and video 30 Unpacking your tablet 5 Multimedia playback 30 Getting to know your tablet 6 Managing people and contacts 32 Using your tablet 9 Using the camera and camcorder 35 Charging your tablet 9 Turning on for the first time 10 Using the ...AC power 21 Inserting a microSD card (optional 21 Transferring files between your tablet and a PC 21 Device 41 Personal 42 System 43 Updating your tablet's operating system.......... 44 Resetting your tablet 44 Connecting a Bluetooth device 22 FAQ and troubleshooting 45 Accessories 22 Other ...
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...and functions Getting to know your tablet Features and functions Your new tablet offers leading, easy-to register To register your Acer product, please visit www.acer.com. How to -access multimedia and entertainment features. You can also register directly from Acer. This will be sent a confirmation... as other advantages await you! Hurry and register, as : • Faster service from our trained representatives. • Membership in the Acer community: receive promotions and participate in customer surveys. • The latest news from your email while on the move. • Keep in...
...and functions Getting to know your tablet Features and functions Your new tablet offers leading, easy-to register To register your Acer product, please visit www.acer.com. How to -access multimedia and entertainment features. You can also register directly from Acer. This will be sent a confirmation... as other advantages await you! Hurry and register, as : • Faster service from our trained representatives. • Membership in the Acer community: receive promotions and participate in customer surveys. • The latest news from your email while on the move. • Keep in...
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5 Setting up Unpacking your dealer immediately: • Acer Iconia B1-A71 • 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 B1-A71 • 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.
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Item 1 Touchscreen 2 Front-facing camera 3 Microphone Description 7-inch, 1024 x 600 pixel capacitive touchscreen. A 0.3-megapixel camera for video chats and Internet calls. 6 Getting to know your tablet Front view 1 Getting to know your tablet 2 3 No. Receives audio for video chats and selfportrait images.
Item 1 Touchscreen 2 Front-facing camera 3 Microphone Description 7-inch, 1024 x 600 pixel capacitive touchscreen. A 0.3-megapixel camera for video chats and Internet calls. 6 Getting to know your tablet Front view 1 Getting to know your tablet 2 3 No. Receives audio for video chats and selfportrait images.
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Item 1 3.5 mm headphone jack Description Connects to turn the screen on , press briefly to turn the tablet off or enter sleep mode; Increases and decreases the tablet volume. 1 No. press and hold to stereo headphones. Item 1 Power button 2 Volume control key Top view Description Long press to turn the tablet on /off . 7 Left and right views 1 2 No.
Item 1 3.5 mm headphone jack Description Connects to turn the screen on , press briefly to turn the tablet off or enter sleep mode; Increases and decreases the tablet volume. 1 No. press and hold to stereo headphones. Item 1 Power button 2 Volume control key Top view Description Long press to turn the tablet on /off . 7 Left and right views 1 2 No.
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Connects to know your tablet" on page 21. Item 1 Speaker 1 Description Emits audio. Back view No. Also serves as the charging port for the AC adapter. For more information, see "Charging your tablet No. Item 1 microSD card slot 2 Micro USB port (Slave) Description Insert a microSD card into the slot. 8 Bottom view 1 2 Getting to a computer via a USB cable. See "Inserting a microSD card (optional)" on page 9.
Connects to know your tablet" on page 21. Item 1 Speaker 1 Description Emits audio. Back view No. Also serves as the charging port for the AC adapter. For more information, see "Charging your tablet No. Item 1 microSD card slot 2 Micro USB port (Slave) Description Insert a microSD card into the slot. 8 Bottom view 1 2 Getting to a computer via a USB cable. See "Inserting a microSD card (optional)" on page 9.
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Note: Charger illustration is normal for the tablet surface to your tablet and plug the AC adapter side into place. Assembling the power adapter Slide the plug fitting into the power adapter body until it clicks into ...any AC outlet. Actual configuration may vary. Warning: Only use the bundled power adapter to charge your tablet for reference only. After that you need to charge your device. Note:It is for four hours. 9 Using your...
Note: Charger illustration is normal for the tablet surface to your tablet and plug the AC adapter side into place. Assembling the power adapter Slide the plug fitting into the power adapter body until it clicks into ...any AC outlet. Actual configuration may vary. Warning: Only use the bundled power adapter to charge your tablet for reference only. After that you need to charge your device. Note:It is for four hours. 9 Using your...
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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 not be restored. For more information, see the Acer logo. If you do not want to restore existing settings from Google Play; and to take advantage of...sleep mode. Important: You must sign in to or create a Google account If you have Internet access, or do not yet have Internet access, your tablet allows you to synchronize information with Android 2.0 (or later) installed, you must sign in to an account, which will then be used to synchronize ...
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 not be restored. For more information, see the Acer logo. If you do not want to restore existing settings from Google Play; and to take advantage of...sleep mode. Important: You must sign in to or create a Google account If you have Internet access, or do not yet have Internet access, your tablet allows you to synchronize information with Android 2.0 (or later) installed, you must sign in to an account, which will then be used to synchronize ...
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... down the screen, simply drag your finger up menu that item. The Home screen already features some useful controls and information. Using the touchscreen Your tablet uses a touchscreen for that appears, tap the action you want to open items and select options. Use your finger to perform. Tap: Touch the ...see a list of actions available for selecting items and entering information. See "Multiple Google accounts" on page 43. The Home screen When you start your tablet, or wake it from power saving, it will display the Home screen. 11 Note: If you have been pre-installed on your...
... down the screen, simply drag your finger up menu that item. The Home screen already features some useful controls and information. Using the touchscreen Your tablet uses a touchscreen for that appears, tap the action you want to open items and select options. Use your finger to perform. Tap: Touch the ...see a list of actions available for selecting items and entering information. See "Multiple Google accounts" on page 43. The Home screen When you start your tablet, or wake it from power saving, it will display the Home screen. 11 Note: If you have been pre-installed on your...
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... are taken to the initial Home screen. This area contains a variety of applications, swipe to the left to see widgets available on your tablet. Tap the Shop icon to open Google Play. Adding an application to a Home screen Tap and hold an icon to add a shortcut ... area Status and notification icons are for reference only. 13 The application menu The application menu displays applications and widgets available on your tablet can drag the selected icon to any extended home screen. Note: All images are shown in alphabetical order. The applications installed on page...
... are taken to the initial Home screen. This area contains a variety of applications, swipe to the left to see widgets available on your tablet. Tap the Shop icon to open Google Play. Adding an application to a Home screen Tap and hold an icon to add a shortcut ... area Status and notification icons are for reference only. 13 The application menu The application menu displays applications and widgets available on your tablet can drag the selected icon to any extended home screen. Note: All images are shown in alphabetical order. The applications installed on page...
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... Google Talk message Upcoming event Song is playing GPS is on Receiving location data from GPS Syncing data SD card or USB storage is full Tablet is connected to turn it off, it will be notified and advised to PC via USB Application update available Sync is on Problem with sign...
... Google Talk message Upcoming event Song is playing GPS is on Receiving location data from GPS Syncing data SD card or USB storage is full Tablet is connected to turn it off, it will be notified and advised to PC via USB Application update available Sync is on Problem with sign...
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... to any taps on page 46. Note: If you forget an unlock pattern, please refer to "Unlock pattern" on the screen, then it off your tablet (even when locked), press and hold the power button for one of four Lock screen apps on the left side of time, turn off to... opens that must be entered to the right side of dots that must be tapped in sleep mode. Your tablet will display the Lock screen. Open the Home screen and tap APPS > Settings > Security > Screen lock. To unlock the screen, press the lock button and ...
... to any taps on page 46. Note: If you forget an unlock pattern, please refer to "Unlock pattern" on the screen, then it off your tablet (even when locked), press and hold the power button for one of four Lock screen apps on the left side of time, turn off to... opens that must be entered to the right side of dots that must be tapped in sleep mode. Your tablet will display the Lock screen. Open the Home screen and tap APPS > Settings > Security > Screen lock. To unlock the screen, press the lock button and ...
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... External SD card section of APPS > Settings > Storage. Visit www.acer.com for the latest drivers: Select Support, DRIVER DOWNLOADS. Transferring files between your tablet and a PC Your tablet and any connected storage devices can be accessed from your PC, using your tablet" on your computer before connecting your computer. Select your device's storage...
... External SD card section of APPS > Settings > Storage. Visit www.acer.com for the latest drivers: Select Support, DRIVER DOWNLOADS. Transferring files between your tablet and a PC Your tablet and any connected storage devices can be accessed from your PC, using your tablet" on your computer before connecting your computer. Select your device's storage...
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... updates to scan for nearby devices. Accessories For a complete list of accessories, visit store.acer.com. Select the Acer Iconia Tab icon to see your tablet. 22 Connecting a Bluetooth device After a short delay, your tablet's internal memory will be visible as a Portable Device in your tablet's operating system" on and tap Search for devices to the...
... updates to scan for nearby devices. Accessories For a complete list of accessories, visit store.acer.com. Select the Acer Iconia Tab icon to see your tablet. 22 Connecting a Bluetooth device After a short delay, your tablet's internal memory will be visible as a Portable Device in your tablet's operating system" on and tap Search for devices to the...
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... browsing, tap the Chrome icon on , tap the Wi-Fi ON switch and wait for your tablet to detect nearby networks. 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...
... browsing, tap the Chrome icon on , tap the Wi-Fi ON switch and wait for your tablet to detect nearby networks. 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...
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... Search With voice actions, you can send emails, find directions to locations, search the Internet and even send a note to yourself using your tablet, follow the instructions. Setting up Gmail You may open tabs across the top of the screen to switch pages. Note: You need to activate... a Google account before you can use Gmail. Make sure your command or query. When the Speak now prompt is displayed, state your tablet is connected to the Internet. 2. From the Applications menu tap Gmail. Note: Voice Search is open a contextual menu. If you did not enter...
... Search With voice actions, you can send emails, find directions to locations, search the Internet and even send a note to yourself using your tablet, follow the instructions. Setting up Gmail You may open tabs across the top of the screen to switch pages. Note: You need to activate... a Google account before you can use Gmail. Make sure your command or query. When the Speak now prompt is displayed, state your tablet is connected to the Internet. 2. From the Applications menu tap Gmail. Note: Voice Search is open a contextual menu. If you did not enter...
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... from multiple accounts in a single inbox. These applications may include:* Item Google+ Description Stay in two steps. Make sure your tablet is connected to start setting up in touch with Google's social networking service. Most accounts can be set up your email address and...'s email address, the subject and message. 5. Tap Next to enter the parameters manually. When you need them (i.e. Online applications Your tablet provides a variety of Internet access. Many of these require some form of preinstalled applications. Google Now Get the information that appear right ...
... from multiple accounts in a single inbox. These applications may include:* Item Google+ Description Stay in two steps. Make sure your tablet is connected to start setting up in touch with Google's social networking service. Most accounts can be set up your email address and...'s email address, the subject and message. 5. Tap Next to enter the parameters manually. When you need them (i.e. Online applications Your tablet provides a variety of Internet access. Many of these require some form of preinstalled applications. Google Now Get the information that appear right ...
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... countries and regions. Updates may not be available in some regions, you are advised to open Google Play. Talk Chat with your friends, with your tablet. Note: The contents and design of your google mail account. Tap Play Store from your region. Here you want to -speech take you where you...
... countries and regions. Updates may not be available in some regions, you are advised to open Google Play. Talk Chat with your friends, with your tablet. Note: The contents and design of your google mail account. Tap Play Store from your region. Here you want to -speech take you where you...
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Once you have selected an application, tap the Install button to proceed with the installation. If none of the download progress from both the app's page and the tablet's status area. You will be told which services (contact information, wireless access, GPS, etc.) the application requires access in order to search for a specific application. You may keep track of these services seem unusual, tap Accept & download to download and install the application. 27 You can browse Google Play by category or tap the search icon to function correctly.
Once you have selected an application, tap the Install button to proceed with the installation. If none of the download progress from both the app's page and the tablet's status area. You will be told which services (contact information, wireless access, GPS, etc.) the application requires access in order to search for a specific application. You may keep track of these services seem unusual, tap Accept & download to download and install the application. 27 You can browse Google Play by category or tap the search icon to function correctly.
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... symbol or a track to play a random selection, or tap an album view a list of tracks. 30 Multimedia playback Playing music and video Multimedia playback Your tablet comes supplied with a variety of programs that you can use to enjoy multimedia content. Tap APPS > Play Music to the previous view.
... symbol or a track to play a random selection, or tap an album view a list of tracks. 30 Multimedia playback Playing music and video Multimedia playback Your tablet comes supplied with a variety of programs that you can use to enjoy multimedia content. Tap APPS > Play Music to the previous view.