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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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... using your product registration, you will give you access to useful benefits, such as other advantages await you! 4 Features and functions Getting to know your Acer product, please visit www.acer.com. How to register To register your tablet Features and functions Your new tablet offers leading, easy-to-access multimedia and entertainment features.
... using your product registration, you will give you access to useful benefits, such as other advantages await you! 4 Features and functions Getting to know your Acer product, please visit www.acer.com. How to register To register your tablet Features and functions Your new tablet offers leading, easy-to-access multimedia and entertainment features.
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5 Setting up Unpacking your dealer immediately: • Acer Iconia B1-A71 • Setup poster • USB cable • AC adapter • Warranty card Carefully unpack the box and remove the contents. If any of the following items is missing or damaged, contact your tablet Your new tablet comes packed in a protective box.
5 Setting up Unpacking your dealer immediately: • Acer Iconia B1-A71 • Setup poster • USB cable • AC adapter • Warranty card Carefully unpack the box and remove the contents. If any of the following items is missing or damaged, contact your tablet Your new tablet comes packed in a protective box.
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A 0.3-megapixel camera for video chats and Internet calls. 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. 6 Getting to know your tablet Front view 1 Getting to know your tablet 2 3 No.
A 0.3-megapixel camera for video chats and Internet calls. 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. 6 Getting to know your tablet Front view 1 Getting to know your tablet 2 3 No.
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Item 1 3.5 mm headphone jack Description Connects to turn the screen on/off . press and hold to stereo headphones. Increases and decreases the tablet volume. 1 No. Item 1 Power button 2 Volume control key Top view Description Long press to turn the tablet on, press briefly to turn the tablet off or enter sleep mode; 7 Left and right views 1 2 No.
Item 1 3.5 mm headphone jack Description Connects to turn the screen on/off . press and hold to stereo headphones. Increases and decreases the tablet volume. 1 No. Item 1 Power button 2 Volume control key Top view Description Long press to turn the tablet on, press briefly to turn the tablet off or enter sleep mode; 7 Left and right views 1 2 No.
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See "Inserting a microSD card (optional)" on page 9. Connects to know your tablet" on page 21. For more information, see "Charging your tablet No. 8 Bottom view 1 2 Getting to a computer via a USB cable. Item 1 microSD card slot 2 Micro USB port (Slave) Description Insert a microSD card into the slot. Item 1 Speaker 1 Description Emits audio. Back view No. Also serves as the charging port for the AC adapter.
See "Inserting a microSD card (optional)" on page 9. Connects to know your tablet" on page 21. For more information, see "Charging your tablet No. 8 Bottom view 1 2 Getting to a computer via a USB cable. Item 1 microSD card slot 2 Micro USB port (Slave) Description Insert a microSD card into the slot. Item 1 Speaker 1 Description Emits audio. Back view No. Also serves as the charging port for the AC adapter.
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...until it clicks into any AC outlet. Connecting power Connect the power connector to your tablet and plug the AC adapter side into place. Warning: Only use the bundled power adapter to charge your tablet for four hours. Note: Charger illustration is normal for reference only. Note:It ...is for the tablet surface to become warm during charging or long periods of use. 9 Using your tablet Charging your tablet For first-time use, you can recharge ...
...until it clicks into any AC outlet. Connecting power Connect the power connector to your tablet and plug the AC adapter side into place. Warning: Only use the bundled power adapter to charge your tablet for four hours. Note: Charger illustration is normal for reference only. Note:It ...is for the tablet surface to become warm during charging or long periods of use. 9 Using your tablet Charging your tablet For first-time use, you can recharge ...
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... 20 Sign in to or create a Google account If you to wake it has entered sleep mode. Note: If the tablet's screen turns off, it up. For more information, see the Acer logo. You will then be asked some questions before you must sign in to an account, which will not be... back up process, you want to take advantage of the instructions as they are displayed. Wait a moment for the first time To turn on your tablet to Google servers; If you may create or sign in to a Google Account to select your...
... 20 Sign in to or create a Google account If you to wake it has entered sleep mode. Note: If the tablet's screen turns off, it up. For more information, see the Acer logo. You will then be asked some questions before you must sign in to an account, which will not be... back up process, you want to take advantage of the instructions as they are displayed. Wait a moment for the first time To turn on your tablet to Google servers; If you may create or sign in to a Google Account to select your...
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...page 43. The Home screen When you start your finger to tap the screen. Scroll: To scroll up or down the screen, simply drag your tablet, while others may be downloaded from power saving, it will display the Home screen. The Home screen already features some useful controls and information. Tap... information. See "Multiple Google accounts" on the screen and drag across the screen to information and simple controls with widgets or shortcuts. Use your tablet, or wake it from Google Play. 11 Note: If you have been pre-installed on your finger up or down the screen in the direction...
...page 43. The Home screen When you start your finger to tap the screen. Scroll: To scroll up or down the screen, simply drag your tablet, while others may be downloaded from power saving, it will display the Home screen. The Home screen already features some useful controls and information. Tap... information. See "Multiple Google accounts" on the screen and drag across the screen to information and simple controls with widgets or shortcuts. Use your tablet, or wake it from Google Play. 11 Note: If you have been pre-installed on your finger up or down the screen in the direction...
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... side of applications, swipe to the left to see widgets available on your tablet. The applications installed on your tablet. 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. When you select... an icon, you are displayed in the top-right corner of your tablet's status, such as connectivity, battery status and other event...
... side of applications, swipe to the left to see widgets available on your tablet. The applications installed on your tablet. 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. When you select... an icon, you are displayed in the top-right corner of your tablet's status, such as connectivity, battery status and other event...
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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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... opens that must be tapped in sleep mode. Lock screen apps To activate frequently used applications, press the lock button and drag to access the tablet, such as an unlock pattern (a set of the circle. Note: Open APPS > Settings > Lock screen apps to "Unlock pattern" on page 46.... Tap Power off your tablet for four seconds. Open the Home screen and tap APPS > Settings > Security > Screen lock. Security Options For additional security, you may set a code ...
... opens that must be tapped in sleep mode. Lock screen apps To activate frequently used applications, press the lock button and drag to access the tablet, such as an unlock pattern (a set of the circle. Note: Open APPS > Settings > Lock screen apps to "Unlock pattern" on page 46.... Tap Power off your tablet for four seconds. Open the Home screen and tap APPS > Settings > Security > Screen lock. Security Options For additional security, you may set a code ...
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... or from a PC with a USB connection. Select your tablet and a PC Your tablet and any connected storage devices can be accessed from your PC, using your PC's file explorer. Visit www.acer.com for the latest drivers: Select Support, DRIVER DOWNLOADS. Using the micro USB to USB cable, connect the micro end... into your tablet and the other end into the card slot. 21 Connecting devices to your...
... or from a PC with a USB connection. Select your tablet and a PC Your tablet and any connected storage devices can be accessed from your PC, using your PC's file explorer. Visit www.acer.com for the latest drivers: Select Support, DRIVER DOWNLOADS. Using the micro USB to USB cable, connect the micro end... into your tablet and the other end into the card slot. 21 Connecting devices to your...
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... for additional Bluetooth devices. Turn Bluetooth on page 44. See "Updating your PC's file explorer. Select the Acer Iconia Tab icon to see your tablet's internal memory and any additional memory (microSD Card) available to the tablet's software which may add support for nearby devices. Connecting a Bluetooth device Only A2DP stereo headsets (playback only...
... for additional Bluetooth devices. Turn Bluetooth on page 44. See "Updating your PC's file explorer. Select the Acer Iconia Tab icon to see your tablet's internal memory and any additional memory (microSD Card) available to the tablet's software which may add support for nearby devices. Connecting a Bluetooth device Only A2DP stereo headsets (playback only...
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... the bottomright corner of your network and enter a security password, if needed. 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. To view your browsing history, bookmarks or frequently... name of the screen. Using the browser To start browsing, tap the Chrome icon on , tap the Wi-Fi ON switch and wait for your tablet to detect nearby networks. To enter a website address, tap the address box at the top of the page. 23 Going online Managing Wi-Fi connections...
... the bottomright corner of your network and enter a security password, if needed. 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. To view your browsing history, bookmarks or frequently... name of the screen. Using the browser To start browsing, tap the Chrome icon on , tap the Wi-Fi ON switch and wait for your tablet to detect nearby networks. To enter a website address, tap the address box at the top of the page. 23 Going online Managing Wi-Fi connections...
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Make sure your voice. From the Applications menu tap Gmail. When a page is connected to yourself using your tablet is open multiple tabs. Tap the microphone on a page to activate a Google account before you can send emails, find directions to locations, search the Internet ... regions. Note: You need to open tabs across the top of pages. New tab Pinch to switch pages. Note: Voice Search is displayed, state your tablet, follow the instructions. Simply tap one of the open a contextual menu. 24 Setting up Gmail 1.
Make sure your voice. From the Applications menu tap Gmail. When a page is connected to yourself using your tablet is open multiple tabs. Tap the microphone on a page to activate a Google account before you can send emails, find directions to locations, search the Internet ... regions. Note: You need to open tabs across the top of pages. New tab Pinch to switch pages. Note: Voice Search is displayed, state your tablet, follow the instructions. Simply tap one of the open a contextual menu. 24 Setting up Gmail 1.
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...inbox feature of interest and local businesses on Google Maps. getting current traffic conditions when leaving work). Local View places of your tablet allows you are finished composing your friends are on Google Maps. Enter the recipient's email address, the subject and message. ...start setting up in a single inbox. Setting up the Email application The Email application enables you need them (i.e. Online applications Your tablet provides a variety of Internet access. These applications may include:* Item Google+ Description Stay in touch with "cards" that appear right...
...inbox feature of interest and local businesses on Google Maps. getting current traffic conditions when leaving work). Local View places of your tablet allows you are finished composing your friends are on Google Maps. Enter the recipient's email address, the subject and message. ...start setting up in a single inbox. Setting up the Email application The Email application enables you need them (i.e. Online applications Your tablet provides a variety of Internet access. These applications may include:* Item Google+ Description Stay in touch with "cards" that appear right...
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... Google Play. The first time you access Google Play, you are advised to not download apps that use 3D graphics. Tap Play Store from your tablet. Updates may add new categories or change how to navigate Google Play at any time. 26 Item Maps Online applications Description Get easy-to-follow...
... Google Play. The first time you access Google Play, you are advised to not download apps that use 3D graphics. Tap Play Store from your tablet. Updates may add new categories or change how to navigate Google Play at any time. 26 Item Maps Online applications Description Get easy-to-follow...
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You may keep track of these services seem unusual, tap Accept & download to download and install the application. 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. 27 You can browse Google Play by category or tap the search icon to function correctly. 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. 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. 27 You can browse Google Play by category or tap the search icon to function correctly. You will be told which services (contact information, wireless access, GPS, etc.) the application requires access in order to search for a specific application.
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... selection, your music library is displayed, swipe left corner to return to open the application. 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. Depending on screen orientation (i.e. Tap the Menu button and then Shuffle...
... selection, your music library is displayed, swipe left corner to return to open the application. 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. Depending on screen orientation (i.e. Tap the Menu button and then Shuffle...