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... is subject to change without notice. 2 - © 2014 All Rights Reserved Acer Liquid Jade S User's Manual Model: S56 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 if you to get an... Acer ID: • Build Your Own Cloud with Acer BYOC. • Get the latest...
... is subject to change without notice. 2 - © 2014 All Rights Reserved Acer Liquid Jade S User's Manual Model: S56 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 if you to get an... Acer ID: • Build Your Own Cloud with Acer BYOC. • Get the latest...
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... text input method 13 Swype 13 Google keyboard 15 Predictive text 16 The Home screen 17 Change your Home screen interface ........ 17 Search 18 The extended Home screen 19 Personalizing the Home screen 19 The Apps menu 22 Notification and status area 22 Multitasking 23 Managing contacts... calls 28 Making a call to one of your contacts........ 28 Dialing an international number 28 Direct dial widget 29 The voice call screen 29 Answering or declining a call 30 Conference calls 31 Messaging 32 Creating a new message 32 Replying to a message 33 Multimedia messages...
... text input method 13 Swype 13 Google keyboard 15 Predictive text 16 The Home screen 17 Change your Home screen interface ........ 17 Search 18 The extended Home screen 19 Personalizing the Home screen 19 The Apps menu 22 Notification and status area 22 Multitasking 23 Managing contacts... calls 28 Making a call to one of your contacts........ 28 Dialing an international number 28 Direct dial widget 29 The voice call screen 29 Answering or declining a call 30 Conference calls 31 Messaging 32 Creating a new message 32 Replying to a message 33 Multimedia messages...
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...Front-facing camera suitable for video chats and self-portraits. 8 Ambient light and proximity sensors Detect ambient light and proximity to control screen brightness. 9 Flash LED flash for taking photos in low-light environments. 10 Camera A camera for taking high-resolution images. 11 ... 12 Volume up No. Setting up /down button Increases or decreases the smartphone volume. 13 Micro USB connector Connects to turn the screen on model purchased). press and hold to a USB cable/charger. 14 Microphone Internal microphone. Item Description 1 microSD card / SIM ...
...Front-facing camera suitable for video chats and self-portraits. 8 Ambient light and proximity sensors Detect ambient light and proximity to control screen brightness. 9 Flash LED flash for taking photos in low-light environments. 10 Camera A camera for taking high-resolution images. 11 ... 12 Volume up No. Setting up /down button Increases or decreases the smartphone volume. 13 Micro USB connector Connects to turn the screen on model purchased). press and hold to a USB cable/charger. 14 Microphone Internal microphone. Item Description 1 microSD card / SIM ...
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.... You may be asked to configure some settings before you install a SIM card for the first time, press and hold the power button until the screen turns on how to complete the synchronization process. Activating a new SIM card If you switch on your smartphone. Locking your smartphone If you will then...
.... You may be asked to configure some settings before you install a SIM card for the first time, press and hold the power button until the screen turns on how to complete the synchronization process. Activating a new SIM card If you switch on your smartphone. Locking your smartphone If you will then...
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... order to access the smartphone. Using Quick Touch gestures Your smartphone has the Quick Touch feature which allows you may also directly enter the lock screen apps. Your smartphone will lock automatically if it is in any direction, and release. Tap and hold the lock..., move your smartphone. Press the power button to wake your finer slightly in sleep mode. You may set an unlock pattern, a set of the screen to the other (it works both ways). Unlock your smartphone by sliding your finger from the Application menu and tap Quick Touch. For additional security, ...
... order to access the smartphone. Using Quick Touch gestures Your smartphone has the Quick Touch feature which allows you may also directly enter the lock screen apps. Your smartphone will lock automatically if it is in any direction, and release. Tap and hold the lock..., move your smartphone. Press the power button to wake your finer slightly in sleep mode. You may set an unlock pattern, a set of the screen to the other (it works both ways). Unlock your smartphone by sliding your finger from the Application menu and tap Quick Touch. For additional security, ...
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... to open a menu of the Menu screen are three buttons beneath the screen. Tap an app to open it. At the bottom of actions that shows each gesture, tap and hold this button to go to the previous page, or to the right in the Acer Float apps bar and tap the gear... icon. Tap a Float app to open the app in a menu. Note To view a short animation that are valid for selecting items and entering information. Home Tap this button to the Home screen. 12 - For more information, see Using...
... to open a menu of the Menu screen are three buttons beneath the screen. Tap an app to open it. At the bottom of actions that shows each gesture, tap and hold this button to go to the previous page, or to the right in the Acer Float apps bar and tap the gear... icon. Tap a Float app to open the app in a menu. Note To view a short animation that are valid for selecting items and entering information. Home Tap this button to the Home screen. 12 - For more information, see Using...
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...Tap and hold an item to perform. you want to see a list of actions available for entering text. Scroll: To scroll up or down the screen, simply drag your finger up menu that is required. Open the Apps menu. 2. Tap Settings > Language & input > Default. 3. Uncheck the... method(s) you want to use. 5. Using your smartphone - 13 Drag: Hold your finger on the screen and drag across the screen keyboard; Changing the text input method To change the input method: 1. Tap your default. Your new smartphone has the Swype keyboard set one...
...Tap and hold an item to perform. you want to see a list of actions available for entering text. Scroll: To scroll up or down the screen, simply drag your finger up menu that is required. Open the Apps menu. 2. Tap Settings > Language & input > Default. 3. Uncheck the... method(s) you want to use. 5. Using your smartphone - 13 Drag: Hold your finger on the screen and drag across the screen keyboard; Changing the text input method To change the input method: 1. Tap your default. Your new smartphone has the Swype keyboard set one...
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...dock which displays default apps. Standard Mode Provides easy-to choose from . Time and Status Widgets Search Application (Apps) menu At the bottom of the screen is ideal for specific groups of the application dock to choose from . These display information such as the time and weather, or provide additional controls... and direct access to apps and other frequently used functions and two themes to view your apps. Using your smartphone - 17 The Home screen The Home screen gives you quick access to open the app. Tap the Apps menu icon in the middle of users. Change your Home...
...dock which displays default apps. Standard Mode Provides easy-to choose from . Time and Status Widgets Search Application (Apps) menu At the bottom of the screen is ideal for specific groups of the application dock to choose from . These display information such as the time and weather, or provide additional controls... and direct access to apps and other frequently used functions and two themes to view your apps. Using your smartphone - 17 The Home screen The Home screen gives you quick access to open the app. Tap the Apps menu icon in the middle of users. Change your Home...
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... setting a passcode to find and tap suggestions, apps or files shown in the lower right-hand corner of the screen to open the Notification area. 2. Swipe down from the top of the screen. 6. Turning Quick Mode on To turn Quick Mode off To turn Quick Mode on the Internet, tap the Google... icon. Tap the Settings icon in the lower right-hand corner of the screen to younger and/or inexperienced smartphone users. Turning Quick Mode off : 1. Tap OK. 5. Tap the Settings icon in the lower right-hand corner of the...
... setting a passcode to find and tap suggestions, apps or files shown in the lower right-hand corner of the screen to open the Notification area. 2. Swipe down from the top of the screen. 6. Turning Quick Mode on To turn Quick Mode off To turn Quick Mode on the Internet, tap the Google... icon. Tap the Settings icon in the lower right-hand corner of the screen to younger and/or inexperienced smartphone users. Turning Quick Mode off : 1. Tap OK. 5. Tap the Settings icon in the lower right-hand corner of the...
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... add shortcuts or widgets, tap the Apps menu icon in the bottomcenter of shortcuts to apps you more room to see a list of the Home screen. Voice search If voice search is available, tap the microphone and speak your smartphone - 19 In order to search or browse the Internet, you must... be connected to the left or right. Using your search request. See Going online on page 37. To view the extended screen, slide your Home screen by adding or removing app shortcuts or widgets, and by changing the wallpaper. Personalizing the Home...
... add shortcuts or widgets, tap the Apps menu icon in the bottomcenter of shortcuts to apps you more room to see a list of the Home screen. Voice search If voice search is available, tap the microphone and speak your smartphone - 19 In order to search or browse the Internet, you must... be connected to the left or right. Using your search request. See Going online on page 37. To view the extended screen, slide your Home screen by adding or removing app shortcuts or widgets, and by changing the wallpaper. Personalizing the Home...
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... to resize it to Remove at the top of the widget to your smartphone Tap Widgets to a Home screen. Adding or removing folders You can be able to drag the sides of the screen. To view information about the app or widget, drag it . To remove a shortcut or widget from the Home... the widget is selected. 20 - Widgets are small apps that direction. To move an app or widget to the screen in the Home screen. To create a new folder drag and drop an app icon onto another app icon in that display constantly-updated information or quick shortcuts to any ...
... to resize it to Remove at the top of the widget to your smartphone Tap Widgets to a Home screen. Adding or removing folders You can be able to drag the sides of the screen. To view information about the app or widget, drag it . To remove a shortcut or widget from the Home... the widget is selected. 20 - Widgets are small apps that direction. To move an app or widget to the screen in the Home screen. To create a new folder drag and drop an app icon onto another app icon in that display constantly-updated information or quick shortcuts to any ...
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... open position in the application dock. Tap the folder icon and then tap the name of the screen. Drag and drop the icon on the folder icon to an existing dock icon will create an ...Either drag the icon to a different location outside the dock or to Remove at the top of the screen. To delete a folder, tap and hold the icon to remove. Tap and hold the app icon... To delete an app shortcut from a folder, tap on Remove that will appear at the top of the screen. To remove an icon from images stored in the Gallery, Live Wallpapers (featuring animated or interactive backgrounds), Photos...
... open position in the application dock. Tap the folder icon and then tap the name of the screen. Drag and drop the icon on the folder icon to an existing dock icon will create an ...Either drag the icon to a different location outside the dock or to Remove at the top of the screen. To delete a folder, tap and hold the icon to remove. Tap and hold the app icon... To delete an app shortcut from a folder, tap on Remove that will appear at the top of the screen. To remove an icon from images stored in the Gallery, Live Wallpapers (featuring animated or interactive backgrounds), Photos...
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22 - Swipe the page to the left or right to see widgets available on the Home screen tap in alphabetical order. Notification and status area Notification and status icons are shown at the top of the page. The top-right area displays a ... Widgets at the top of status information, such as a new message. • Dual-SIM models: • Single-SIM models: Drag the Notification area down the screen to apps or widgets, tap Apps or Widgets at the top of the...
22 - Swipe the page to the left or right to see widgets available on the Home screen tap in alphabetical order. Notification and status area Notification and status icons are shown at the top of the page. The top-right area displays a ... Widgets at the top of status information, such as a new message. • Dual-SIM models: • Single-SIM models: Drag the Notification area down the screen to apps or widgets, tap Apps or Widgets at the top of the...
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Do this by either pressing the Back key or the Menu button and selecting Exit (if available). Using your smartphone - 23 Note To prolong battery life, it . To open at the same time. Tap the Menu button to close an app when you've finished using it is better to quickly navigate back and forth between previously-opened apps. Multitasking You can have multiple apps open a new app, tap the home button to return to the Home screen, then start the new app.
Do this by either pressing the Back key or the Menu button and selecting Exit (if available). Using your smartphone - 23 Note To prolong battery life, it . To open at the same time. Tap the Menu button to close an app when you've finished using it is better to quickly navigate back and forth between previously-opened apps. Multitasking You can have multiple apps open a new app, tap the home button to return to the Home screen, then start the new app.
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... may also set a ringtone for the contact, block incoming calls from this contact, or place the contact on your Home screen. Tap while viewing a contact's profile to take a photo or select an image from an already dialed or received number, see Saving a dialed number to contacts ...
... may also set a ringtone for the contact, block incoming calls from this contact, or place the contact on your Home screen. Tap while viewing a contact's profile to take a photo or select an image from an already dialed or received number, see Saving a dialed number to contacts ...
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...'s name. Tap the phone icon to open the onscreen number pad. 2. To select a SIM, just tap the name of the carrier. 1. button. From the Home screen tap the Phone icon to redial. Enter the number you need is connected.
...'s name. Tap the phone icon to open the onscreen number pad. 2. To select a SIM, just tap the name of the carrier. 1. button. From the Home screen tap the Phone icon to redial. Enter the number you need is connected.
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... area and tap the missed call notification to call details. 2. Tap on a contact to call to open their profile. 3. Tap Phone from either the Home screen or the Apps menu to view your contacts. 2. The Notification area with the missed call details. 3. Tap the People icon the Apps menu to directly... contact's phone number to display the missed call them . Dialing an international number When dialing international numbers, there is the number of your smartphone's lock screen.
... area and tap the missed call notification to call details. 2. Tap on a contact to call to open their profile. 3. Tap Phone from either the Home screen or the Apps menu to view your contacts. 2. The Notification area with the missed call details. 3. Tap the People icon the Apps menu to directly... contact's phone number to display the missed call them . Dialing an international number When dialing international numbers, there is the number of your smartphone's lock screen.
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...this "floating" dialog box as a movable dialog instead of a whole screen by tapping the icon. We suggest you are using your Home screen. If you check all call rates with that particular widget on your Home screen. The voice call screen. To do so, open the Notification area and tap the down arrow... call rates can minimize the call window to place the widget on the country you will be able to appear as the default voice call screen You can vary greatly depending on your smartphone abroad, roaming charges will apply. Open the Apps menu, then tap the Widgets tab. Direct ...
...this "floating" dialog box as a movable dialog instead of a whole screen by tapping the icon. We suggest you are using your Home screen. If you check all call rates with that particular widget on your Home screen. The voice call screen. To do so, open the Notification area and tap the down arrow... call rates can minimize the call window to place the widget on the country you will be able to appear as the default voice call screen You can vary greatly depending on your smartphone abroad, roaming charges will apply. Open the Apps menu, then tap the Widgets tab. Direct ...
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... while a call is "ON"). Making calls page 22). To accept or decline the call on the screen. Voice call options Icon Description Place the call , tap the appropriate icon and slide your finger across the screen. Mute a call • Record the conversation. Two options: • Add a second call . 30 - Tap the Float...
... while a call is "ON"). Making calls page 22). To accept or decline the call on the screen. Voice call options Icon Description Place the call , tap the appropriate icon and slide your finger across the screen. Mute a call • Record the conversation. Two options: • Add a second call . 30 - Tap the Float...
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... the smartphone, you how to compose text (SMS) and multimedia (MMS) messages. To access Messaging, open the Apps menu and tap Messaging on the Home screen. Tap to enter the recipient's phone number or name directly. Messaging MESSAGING This chapter shows you will be asked which SIM to use your contacts...
... the smartphone, you how to compose text (SMS) and multimedia (MMS) messages. To access Messaging, open the Apps menu and tap Messaging on the Home screen. Tap to enter the recipient's phone number or name directly. Messaging MESSAGING This chapter shows you will be asked which SIM to use your contacts...
