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... this manual. 2 - © 2015 All Rights Reserved Acer Liquid Z520 Duo User's Manual Model: Z520 This revision: February 2015 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.... • Register your device. There are for reference only and may contain information or features that is subject to change without notice. Acer Group shall not be liable for you already have an Acer ID. Acer Liquid Z520 Duo Smartphone Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of purchase
... this manual. 2 - © 2015 All Rights Reserved Acer Liquid Z520 Duo User's Manual Model: Z520 This revision: February 2015 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.... • Register your device. There are for reference only and may contain information or features that is subject to change without notice. Acer Group shall not be liable for you already have an Acer ID. Acer Liquid Z520 Duo Smartphone Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of purchase
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... in to or create a Google account ... 10 Entering your PIN 10 Activating a new SIM card 10 Locking your smartphone 10 Waking your smartphone 11 Navigating through menus and options . 12 Using the touchscreen 12 Onscreen keyboards 13 Google keyboard 13 Swype 14 Predictive ...47 Geotagging 48 Advanced settings 49 Putting your smartphone in Airplane mode 49 Turning Airplane mode on or off 49 Restarting your smartphone 50 Adjusting settings 51 Activating or deactivating connections...... 51 Mobile network settings 53 Smartphone settings 54 Sound 54 Audio profiles 55 ...
... in to or create a Google account ... 10 Entering your PIN 10 Activating a new SIM card 10 Locking your smartphone 10 Waking your smartphone 11 Navigating through menus and options . 12 Using the touchscreen 12 Onscreen keyboards 13 Google keyboard 13 Swype 14 Predictive ...47 Geotagging 48 Advanced settings 49 Putting your smartphone in Airplane mode 49 Turning Airplane mode on or off 49 Restarting your smartphone 50 Adjusting settings 51 Activating or deactivating connections...... 51 Mobile network settings 53 Smartphone settings 54 Sound 54 Audio profiles 55 ...
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Table of contents Inserting a microSD card 62 Managing your SIM cards 63 SIM Management 63 Appendix 66 FAQ and troubleshooting 66 Other sources of help 68 Warnings and precautions 69 Medical devices 70 Vehicles 71 Potentially explosive environments .......... 71 Emergency calls 72 Taking care of your smartphone 72 Specifications 74 Performance 74 Display 74 Multimedia 74 USB connector 74 Connectivity 75 Camera 75 Expansion 75 Battery 75 Dimensions 75 End User License Agreement 76 4 -
Table of contents Inserting a microSD card 62 Managing your SIM cards 63 SIM Management 63 Appendix 66 FAQ and troubleshooting 66 Other sources of help 68 Warnings and precautions 69 Medical devices 70 Vehicles 71 Potentially explosive environments .......... 71 Emergency calls 72 Taking care of your smartphone 72 Specifications 74 Performance 74 Display 74 Multimedia 74 USB connector 74 Connectivity 75 Camera 75 Expansion 75 Battery 75 Dimensions 75 End User License Agreement 76 4 -
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Getting to know your smartphone Your new smartphone comes packed in a protective box. Carefully unpack the box and remove the contents. SETTING UP Setting up - 5 Unpacking your smartphone Views 1 2 8 3 4 9 6 57 If any of the following items is missing or damaged, contact your dealer immediately: • Your new Acer smartphone • USB cable • AC adapter • Headset Note In-box content varies depending on country and region.
Getting to know your smartphone Your new smartphone comes packed in a protective box. Carefully unpack the box and remove the contents. SETTING UP Setting up - 5 Unpacking your smartphone Views 1 2 8 3 4 9 6 57 If any of the following items is missing or damaged, contact your dealer immediately: • Your new Acer smartphone • USB cable • AC adapter • Headset Note In-box content varies depending on country and region.
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...images and online video chat. 5 Touchscreen 5-inch capacitive touchscreen to display data, smartphone content and enter information. 6 Volume up No. Setting up /down button Increases or decreases the smartphone volume. 7 Power button Press to the micro USB connector on or off or...For initial use, you can recharge the battery as needed. After that you need to a USB cable/charger. 3 Smartphone speaker Emits audio from your smartphone for taking high-resolution images. Item Description 1 3.5 mm headphone jack Connects to stereo headphones. 2 Micro USB connector ...
...images and online video chat. 5 Touchscreen 5-inch capacitive touchscreen to display data, smartphone content and enter information. 6 Volume up No. Setting up /down button Increases or decreases the smartphone volume. 7 Power button Press to the micro USB connector on or off or...For initial use, you can recharge the battery as needed. After that you need to a USB cable/charger. 3 Smartphone speaker Emits audio from your smartphone for taking high-resolution images. Item Description 1 3.5 mm headphone jack Connects to stereo headphones. 2 Micro USB connector ...
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Turn off the smartphone by inserting a microSD card into the notch located at the bottom of the phone and remove the cover as illustrated. Additionally, you must install a SIM card. Insert your smartphone's telephony capabilities, you may wish to increase your smartphone's storage by pressing and holding the power button. 2. install any combination of SIM cards. Your new smartphone has multiple SIM card holders; Setting up - 7 Installing a SIM or microSD card To take full advantage of your fingernail into the labeled slot. 1.
Turn off the smartphone by inserting a microSD card into the notch located at the bottom of the phone and remove the cover as illustrated. Additionally, you must install a SIM card. Insert your smartphone's telephony capabilities, you may wish to increase your smartphone's storage by pressing and holding the power button. 2. install any combination of SIM cards. Your new smartphone has multiple SIM card holders; Setting up - 7 Installing a SIM or microSD card To take full advantage of your fingernail into the labeled slot. 1.
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Insert the SIM or microSD card as shown. Align the gold-colored connectors on the battery with one or two SIM slots depending on model. 4. SIM 1 SIM 2 (optional*) microSD card *Note: Your smartphone may be equipped with the connectors at the top of the battery compartment and insert the battery. 8 - Setting up 3.
Insert the SIM or microSD card as shown. Align the gold-colored connectors on the battery with one or two SIM slots depending on model. 4. SIM 1 SIM 2 (optional*) microSD card *Note: Your smartphone may be equipped with the connectors at the top of the battery compartment and insert the battery. 8 - Setting up 3.
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...Add account. You will then be asked to configure some settings before you want to or create a Google account If you have Internet access, your smartphone for the first time, you to enter a PIN using the onscreen number pad. Entering your PIN When you install a SIM card for a while,... briefly press the power button to synchronize your SIM card for details on how to complete setup. Locking your smartphone If you are using your contact list, email, calendar and other information. Follow the onscreen instructions to do this. 10 - You may be ...
...Add account. You will then be asked to configure some settings before you want to or create a Google account If you have Internet access, your smartphone for the first time, you to enter a PIN using the onscreen number pad. Entering your PIN When you install a SIM card for a while,... briefly press the power button to synchronize your SIM card for details on how to complete setup. Locking your smartphone If you are using your contact list, email, calendar and other information. Follow the onscreen instructions to do this. 10 - You may be ...
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...not used for one minute (depending on page 68. Tap and hold the lock screen icon, move your finger in any services. The smartphone unlocks and opens that must be touched in sleep mode. Open the Application menu and then tap Settings > Security > Screen lock. You...in the correct order to Unlock pattern on your settings). Your smartphone will lock automatically if it works both ways). Unlock your smartphone by sliding your finger from one side of dots that app. Using your smartphone - 11 smartphone does not unintentionally use any direction, and release. For additional ...
...not used for one minute (depending on page 68. Tap and hold the lock screen icon, move your finger in any services. The smartphone unlocks and opens that must be touched in sleep mode. Open the Application menu and then tap Settings > Security > Screen lock. You...in the correct order to Unlock pattern on your settings). Your smartphone will lock automatically if it works both ways). Unlock your smartphone by sliding your finger from one side of dots that app. Using your smartphone - 11 smartphone does not unintentionally use any direction, and release. For additional ...
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...and hold this button to go up menu that are three buttons beneath the screen. Tap an app to the right of the Menu screen. Acer Float apps display tt the bottom of the Float apps. Tap to open Search. Tap: Touch the screen once to open the app in ...the screen to open a menu of actions available for that you were doing visible. Tap anywhere on the screen to return to scroll. Use your smartphone Navigating through menus and options To navigate through menus and options, there are valid for selecting items and entering information. 12 - Back Home Menu ...
...and hold this button to go up menu that are three buttons beneath the screen. Tap an app to the right of the Menu screen. Acer Float apps display tt the bottom of the Float apps. Tap to open Search. Tap: Touch the screen once to open the app in ...the screen to open a menu of actions available for that you were doing visible. Tap anywhere on the screen to return to scroll. Use your smartphone Navigating through menus and options To navigate through menus and options, there are valid for selecting items and entering information. 12 - Back Home Menu ...
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... up more . Changing the text input method To change the input method, in the Application menu tap Settings > Language & input > Default and then select your smartphone - 13 Note The keyboard layout varies slightly, depending on the application and information that is a standard onscreen QWERTY keyboard that assist you can choose another...
... up more . Changing the text input method To change the input method, in the Application menu tap Settings > Language & input > Default and then select your smartphone - 13 Note The keyboard layout varies slightly, depending on the application and information that is a standard onscreen QWERTY keyboard that assist you can choose another...
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Using your smartphone Swype Swype is available when typing a text message. For example, to enter text. Press and hold for the word you want a double letter by scribbling ...
Using your smartphone Swype Swype is available when typing a text message. For example, to enter text. Press and hold for the word you want a double letter by scribbling ...
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Predictive text Google keyboard provides predictive text input for errors. Using your smartphone - 15 Text assistance The Swype keyboard has various features that continue the sequence of letters tapped, or are displayed above the keyboard that assist you ... allowing for the browser. These display information such as the time and weather, or provide additional controls and direct access to insert it into your smartphone. You can tap on it to apps and other frequently used features of Swype. Time and Status Widget Search Application (Apps) menu
Predictive text Google keyboard provides predictive text input for errors. Using your smartphone - 15 Text assistance The Swype keyboard has various features that continue the sequence of letters tapped, or are displayed above the keyboard that assist you ... allowing for the browser. These display information such as the time and weather, or provide additional controls and direct access to insert it into your smartphone. You can tap on it to apps and other frequently used features of Swype. Time and Status Widget Search Application (Apps) menu
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Tap an icon to view your smartphone At the bottom of the application dock to open the app. Tap the Application menu icon in the list. or tap one of the screen, ...
Tap an icon to view your smartphone At the bottom of the application dock to open the app. Tap the Application menu icon in the list. or tap one of the screen, ...
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.... 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 your smartphone - 17 Adding and removing shortcuts and widgets To add shortcuts or widgets, tap the Application menu. To view information about the app or widget, drag...
.... 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 your smartphone - 17 Adding and removing shortcuts and widgets To add shortcuts or widgets, tap the Application menu. To view information about the app or widget, drag...
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Dragging the new app to use videos as your smartphone This will appear at the top of the screen. Changing the wallpaper In the Application menu, tap Settings > Display > Wallpaper. Choose from images stored in ...
Dragging the new app to use videos as your smartphone This will appear at the top of the screen. Changing the wallpaper In the Application menu, tap Settings > Display > Wallpaper. Choose from images stored in ...
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in the Apps are on the Home screen tap center of the dock. Swipe the page to the left to see widgets available on your smartphone - 19 The Application (Apps) menu To access the Application menu, on the last page of apps, swipe to the left or right to apps or widgets, tap Apps or Widgets at the top of the page. To quickly jump to see more apps. When you are displayed in alphabetical order. Using your smartphone, or tap Widgets at the top of the Application menu.
in the Apps are on the Home screen tap center of the dock. Swipe the page to the left to see widgets available on your smartphone - 19 The Application (Apps) menu To access the Application menu, on the last page of apps, swipe to the left or right to apps or widgets, tap Apps or Widgets at the top of the page. To quickly jump to see more apps. When you are displayed in alphabetical order. Using your smartphone, or tap Widgets at the top of the Application menu.
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The top-left area displays event icons, such as Wi-Fi connectivity, signal strength, battery status, and time. 20 - Drag the Notification area down arrow on the far right to view more information about new events. The top-right area displays a variety of the screen. Tap the down the screen to access Quick Settings. Using your smartphone Notification and status area Notification and status icons are shown at the top of status information, such as a new message.
The top-left area displays event icons, such as Wi-Fi connectivity, signal strength, battery status, and time. 20 - Drag the Notification area down arrow on the far right to view more information about new events. The top-right area displays a variety of the screen. Tap the down the screen to access Quick Settings. Using your smartphone Notification and status area Notification and status icons are shown at the top of status information, such as a new message.
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Tap the Menu button to close an app when you've finished using it. Do this by either pressing the Back key until it is better to quickly navigate back and forth between previouslyopened 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. Using your smartphone - 21 Note To extend battery life, it closes or the Menu button and selecting Exit (if available). To open at the same time.
Tap the Menu button to close an app when you've finished using it. Do this by either pressing the Back key until it is better to quickly navigate back and forth between previouslyopened 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. Using your smartphone - 21 Note To extend battery life, it closes or the Menu button and selecting Exit (if available). To open at the same time.
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Managing contacts MANAGING CONTACTS Managing your contacts Your smartphone features an address book that allows you to save contacts to either the internal memory or onto your contacts. Tap the People app from the ... Tap to enter the contact's information, You will then be asked to add a new contact. 22 - If you don't have any contacts stored on your smartphone, you want to view your SIM card. To create a contact, first choose where you can import your Google account contacts, add a new contact or import...
Managing contacts MANAGING CONTACTS Managing your contacts Your smartphone features an address book that allows you to save contacts to either the internal memory or onto your contacts. Tap the People app from the ... Tap to enter the contact's information, You will then be asked to add a new contact. 22 - If you don't have any contacts stored on your smartphone, you want to view your SIM card. To create a contact, first choose where you can import your Google account contacts, add a new contact or import...
