Acer A1403 User Manual

User’s Manual

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Important

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Acer Iconia Tab 7 User’s Manual

Covers: A1-713

Regulatory model number: A1403

This revision: May 2014

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Table of contents - 3

Getting started with your tablet 4

Features and functions ............................ 4

Unpacking your tablet.............................. 4

Getting to know your tablet...................... 5

Using your tablet 7

Using the SIM card slot ........................... 7

Charging your tablet ................................ 7

Turning on for the first time...................... 8

Using the touchscreen........................... 10

The Home screen .................................. 10

The onscreen keyboard......................... 15

Editing text............................................. 16

Shutting down your tablet ...................... 17

Connecting devices to your tablet 18

Connecting to AC power........................ 18

Inserting a microSD card ....................... 18

Transferring files between your tablet

and a PC................................................ 18

Connecting a Bluetooth device.............. 19

Accessories ........................................... 19

Going online 20

Managing Wi-Fi connections ................. 20

Browsing the Internet............................. 20

Setting up the Email application ............ 21

Google services ..................................... 22

Playing music 26

Multimedia playback .............................. 26

Managing people and contacts 28

Advanced settings 31

Wireless & Networks.............................. 31

Device.................................................... 33

Personal................................................. 35

System................................................... 36

Updating your tablet’s operating system 36

Resetting your tablet.............................. 37

FAQ and troubleshooting 38

Other sources of help ............................ 40

Specifications 41

End user license agreement 44

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GETTING STARTED WITH YOUR TABLET

Features and functions

Your new tablet offers leading, easy-to-access multimedia and
entertainment features. You can:

• Connect to the Internet via Wi-Fi or 3G.

• Access your email while on the move.

• Keep in touch with your friends via your People and social
networking applications.

Unpacking your tablet

Your new tablet comes packed in a protective box. Carefully unpack
the box and remove the contents. If any of the following items is
missing or damaged, contact your dealer immediately:

• Acer Iconia A1-713 tablet

• Product setup and safety information

• USB cable

• AC adapter

• Warranty card

Getting to know your tablet

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9

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iews

No. Item Description

3.5 mm headphone

1

jac

k

2 Speaker Emits audio from incoming calls.

3 Charging LED

4 Touchscreen

5 Front-facing camera

6 Microphone

Micro USB port

7

(Slave)

Connects to stereo headphones.

When connected to a power source, LED
light

s red when charging; green when

fully charged.
7", 1024 x 600 pixel capacitive

to

uchscreen.

0.3-megapixel camera for video chats
nd self-portrait images.

a
Receives audio for video chats and

internet c
Connects to a computer via a USB cable.

Also serve
AC adapter.

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alls.

s as the charging port for the

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Warning

Note

No. Item Description

Long press to turn the tablet on, press

8 Power button

briefly to turn the screen on/off or enter
sleep mode; press and hold to turn the
tablet off.

9 Reset pin hole

10 Volume control key

11 Camera

Insert a small thin object (such as a
paperclip) to reset the tablet.

Increases and decreases the tablet
volume.

2-megapixel camera for taking high­resolution pictures.

12 Speaker Emits audio.

Inserting a SIM card

Do not force the SIM card. If it does not fit, ensure you have the SIM card
properly oriented as illustrated. Trying to force the SIM into the slot
when it is incorrectly oriented may damage the SIM and/or your tablet.

Your tablet is equipped with a SIM slot. To insert the SIM card, turn

the tablet upside down. Insert the SIM card with the gold-colored

connectors facing upwards and the cut-out towards the bottom of the

tablet (see illustration).

If you have a micro SIM, you may use an adapter to insert it into your tablet.
If your tablet fails to recognize the SIM, please try using a different adapter.

USING YOUR TABLET

Note

Using the SIM card slot

Your tablet includes a SIM slot. To take full advantage of your tablet’s
Internet capabilities, you should install a SIM card with data
subscription before turning on your tablet.

Charging your tablet

For first-time use, you need to charge your tablet for four hours. After
that you can recharge the battery as needed.

Charger illustration is for reference only. Actual configuration may vary.

Assembling the power adapter

Slide the large end of the USB cable into the power adapter body (it
will fit in only one direction).

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Warning

Note

Connecting power

Connect the power connector to your tablet and plug the AC adapter
side into any AC outlet.

Only use the bundled power adapter to charge your device.

It is normal for the tablet surface to become warm during charging or long
periods of use.

Turning on for the first time

To turn on your tablet, press and hold the power button until you see
the Acer logo. Wait a moment for your tablet to boot up. You will then
be asked some questions before you can use your tablet.

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Important

To start, tap to select your language then tap Start. Follow the rest of
the instructions as they are displayed.

If the tablet’s screen turns off, it has entered sleep mode. Briefly press
the power button to wake it up. For more information see Waking

your tablet on page 16.

Sign in to or create a Google account

If you have internet access, your tablet allows you to synchronize
information with a Google account.

During the start-up process, you may create or sign in to an account,
which will be used to synchronize your contact list, email, calendar
and other information. If you do not yet have internet access, or do not
want to use this feature, then tap Skip.

You must sign in to a Google Account to use Gmail, Hangouts, Google
Calendar, and other Google Apps; to download applications from
Google Play; to back up your settings to Google servers; and to take
advantage of other Google services on your tablet.
If you want to restore existing settings from another device with
Android 2.0 (or later) installed, you must sign in to your Google account
during setup. If you wait until after setup is complete, your settings will
not be restored.

If you have multiple Google accounts, such as separate accounts for
personal and business contacts, you can access and synchonize

10 - Using your tablet

them from the Accounts settings section. See Multiple Google

accounts on page 35

Using the touchscreen

Your tablet uses a touchscreen for selecting items and entering
information. Use your finger to tap the screen.

Tap: Touch the screen once to open items and select options.

Drag: Hold your finger on the screen and drag across the screen to

select text and images.

Tap and hold: Tap and hold an item to see a list of actions available
for that item. On the pop-up menu that appears, tap the action you
want to perform.

Scroll: To scroll up or down the screen, simply drag your finger up or
down the screen in the direction that you want to scroll.

The Home screen

When you start your tablet, or wake it from power saving, it will display
the Home screen. This screen gives you quick access to information
and simple controls with widgets or shortcuts to apps. Widgets display
information such as the time and weather, or provide additional
controls and direct access to applications. Some have been pre­installed on your tablet, while others may be downloaded from Google
Play.

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Search

Navigation

Application menu

Time and Status

The Home screen already features some useful controls and
information.

Search

To search for applications, files or for information on the
Internet, tap the Google icon in the top-left corner.

Simply enter the text you want to find. Tap the arrow or Enter key to
search the Internet, or tap one of the suggestions, applications or files
shown in the list.

In order to search or browse the Internet, you must be connected to a
cellular data or wireless network. See Going online on page 20.

You can also choose what Google Search searches for. Within
search, tap the Hide button (replaces Back) to hide the keyboard.
Then tap the Menu icon > Settings > Tablet search. Select the
applications you want Google Search to search.

Voice search

If voice search is available, tap the microphone and speak your
search request. See Voice Search on page 22.

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Back Home Recent

Hide

Navigation

To navigate through menus and options,
three (or more) icons are shown in the
bottom-left corner.

Back

Tap this icon to go to the previous page, or to go up one level
in a menu. This icon may be replaced with the hide icon in
certain cases (such as if the keyboard or list of recent
applications is shown).

Home

Tap this icon to go directly to the Home screen.

Recent

Tap this icon to see recently opened applications. Tap an application
to open it, or tap anywhere on the screen to return to the Home
screen.

The extended Home screen

The Home screen extends to either side of the initial Home screen,
giving you more room to add widgets or organize shortcuts. To view
the extended Home screen, swipe your finger to the left or right.

A total of five pages are available, two to the left and two to the right.
To change or add widgets on any of the screens see Personalizing

the Home screen on page 13.

The application menu

The application menu displays applications and widgets available on
your tablet.

Applications are displayed in alphabetical order. Swipe to the left to
see more applications. When you are on the last page of applications,
swipe to the left to see widgets available on your tablet. See

Personalizing the Home screen on page 13.

Tap the Play Store icon to open Google Play.

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TimeSignal

Battery

charge

status

strength

Adding an application to a Home screen

Tap and hold an icon to add a shortcut to one of your Home screens.
When you select an icon, you are taken to the initial Home screen.
You can drag the selected icon to any extended home screen.

Status and notification area

Status and notification icons are shown at
the top of the screen. The top-right area
displays a variety of information, such as
time, battery status, and connectivity. The
top-left area displays event icons, such as a
new message.

Swipe down from the top-left side to display notification details such
as current downloads and media controls such as "play/pause" and
"next track" when music is playing. Swipe down from the top-right side
to display system controls.

Personalizing the Home screen

You may personalize your Home screen by adding or removing
application shortcuts or widgets, and by changing the wallpaper.

Adding or removing shortcuts or widgets

To add shortcuts or widgets, tap the APPS icon in the bottom-center
of the Home screen.

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Note

The APPS menu contains a list of shortcuts to applications you can
drag to a Home screen.

Tap WIDGETS to see small applications and links (such as custom
shortcuts, contacts or bookmarks) that you can add to a Home
screen. Widgets are small applications that display constantly­updated information or quick shortcuts to applications or special
functions.

To move an app or widget to the Home screen, tap and hold an item
until it is selected. The Home screen will open. Drag the item to any
free area on the screen. To view information about the app or widget,
drag it to the icon at the top of the screen.

To move the item to a different Home screen, drag it to the side of the
screen, the Home screen will switch to the screen in that direction.
Release the item when it is positioned correctly.

Resizing a widget

Most widgets can be made larger, so you can give more space to
information that is important to you. After placing a widget on the
Home screen, tap and hold to select it. Four diamonds will appear on
each side, tap and drag the diamond until the widget is the correct
size. Tap Back to finish.

Not all widgets can be resized.

Removing an item from the Home screen

To remove an item from the Home screen, tap and hold
the item until the Remove option appears at the top of the
screen. Simply drag the item to the Remove option.

Changing the Home screen image

Tap and hold any open space on the Home screen. You can choose
from a set of pre-formatted wallpapers, images stored in the Gallery,
selected Wallpapers, or Live wallpapers that feature animated or
interactive backgrounds.

The onscreen keyboard

Note

When you tap a text box to enter text, an onscreen keyboard will
appear. Simply tap on keys to enter text.

The layout of the keyboard varies slightly, depending on the application and
information that is required.

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Tap the ?123 button to see numbers and special characters, and then
tap the ~ \ { key to see more options. Tap and hold a key to select
alternative characters (if available for that key), such as letters with
accents or related symbols.

Changing Google keyboard settings

To use a different keyboard language or change settings, tap
the Input options key, then select either Input languages or
Google keyboard settings. These settings include Auto-correction
and keyboard sounds.

Predictive text or auto correction

The Google keyboard can provide predictive text input. As you tap the
letters of a word, a selection of words are displayed above the
keyboard that continue the sequence of letters tapped, or are a close
match allowing for errors. The word list changes after every key press.

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Note

If the word you need is displayed, you can tap on it to insert it into your
text.

To turn predictive text on or off with the Google keyboard, tap the

Input options key, and then Google keyboard settings. Tap Auto
correction or Show correction suggestions and select one of the

options.

Editing text

You can select and edit text in certain applications, such as text you
have entered in a text field. Selected text can be cut or copied and
later pasted within the same application, or to a different application.

Certain applications may not support text selection, or only support it in
certain areas. Other applications may offer specialized commands to select
text.

Selecting text

To select text that you want to cut, copy, delete or replace:

1. Tap the text you want to select. If you can select this text, a cursor is
inserted below the text.

2. Tap and hold the text or word you want to select. The selected text is
highlighted, with a tab at each end of the selection.

3. Drag either tab to expand or reduce the amount of selected text, or
tap SELECT ALL.

4. To cut or copy the text, tap the CUT or COPY button.

Waking your tablet

If the screen is off and the tablet does not react to any taps on the
screen, then it has been locked and is in sleep mode.

To wake your tablet, press the power button. Your tablet will display
the Lock screen. To unlock the screen, press the lock button and
follow the lock to the right side of the circle.

Security Options

For additional security, 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 must be tapped in the correct order). Open the Home screen and
tap APPS > Settings > Security > Screen lock. If you forget your
unlock pattern, please refer to Unlock pattern on page 39.

Shutting down your tablet

If you won’t use your tablet for an extended period of time, turn it off to
save battery power. To turn off your tablet (even when locked), press
and hold the power button for one second. Tap Power off and confirm
the shut down. To force a shutdown, press and hold the power button
for four seconds.

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18 - Connecting devices to your tablet

Note

CONNECTING DEVICES TO YOUR

TABLET

Connecting to AC power

See Charging your tablet on page 7

Inserting a microSD card

You may install a microSD card to expand your device's storage
space. Ensure that the microSD card is inserted all the way into the
card slot.

Your tablet only supports microSD cards that use the FAT or FAT32 file
system.

Check card capacity in the External SD card section of APPS >
Settings > Storage.

Transferring files between your tablet and a PC

Your tablet and any connected storage devices can be accessed from
a PC with a USB connection.

Connecting to a PC as a USB storage device

If you wish to transfer information between your device and your
computer (either the microSD card in your device or the device’s
internal memory), you can connect your device to a PC using the
supplied USB cable.

1. Plug the USB sync cable into the micro USB connector on your
device.

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2. Plug the USB client connector into an available USB port on your
computer.

3. Swipe down the top-left notification area and tap Connected as a

media device to choose whether to connect as a Media device
(MTP) (the default option) or Camera (PTP).

Your device will now be available as a drive in your computer’s file
explorer.

Connecting a Bluetooth device

Only A2DP stereo headsets (playback only, no microphone) are
supported. Please check for updates to the tablet's software which
may add support for additional Bluetooth devices.

For Bluetooth settings, tap APPS > Settings, then under WIRELESS
& NETWORKS tap Bluetooth.

Turn Bluetooth on and tap Search for devices to scan for nearby
devices.

Accessories

For a complete list of accessories, visit store.acer.com.

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GOING ONLINE

Managing Wi-Fi connections

If you did not connect to a Wi-Fi network when you first started your
tablet, or want to connect to a new network, tap APPS > Settings >
Wi-Fi to manage your connection settings. Alternatively, swipe down
from the top-right of the screen and tap the Wi-Fi button to toggle on
and off the Wi-Fi connection.

If Wi-Fi is not on, tap the Wi-Fi ON switch and wait for your tablet to
detect nearby networks. Tap the name of your network and enter a
security password, if needed.

Browsing the Internet

In order to browse the Internet with your tablet, you must be
connected to a network with a connection to the Internet.

Using the browser

To start browsing, tap the Chrome icon on the Home screen, or open
the application menu and select Chrome. To enter a website address,
tap the address box at the top of the page. Enter the address using
the keyboard and tap Go.

To navigate forward and backward in your browser’s history,

New tab

view your bookmarks, adjust browswer settings, and perform
other tasks, tap the Menu icon.

Chrome enables you to open multiple tabs. When a page is open, tap
the small New tab button. Simply tap one of the open tabs across the
top of the screen to switch pages.

Pinch to zoom in or out of pages. Tap and hold an item on a page to
open a contextual menu.

Setting up the Email application

The Email application enables you to access email from most popular
email providers. Most accounts can be set up in two steps. Open the
application menu and then tap Email to start setting up your email
access.

Enter your email address and password tap Manual setup to enter
the parameters manually or simply tap Next to finish the setup
process.

The combined inbox feature of your tablet allows you to view emails
from multiple accounts in a single inbox.

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Note

Note

Google services

Applications may not be available in all countries and regions.
You must activate a Google account before using Google services. The first
time you access Google services, you must read and accept the Terms of
Service.
The contents and design of Google Play varies by region. For example, in
some regions, you can also browse for and purchase movies, books,
magazines, or music. Updates may add new categories or change how to
navigate Google Play at any time.

Setting up your Google email

1. Make sure your tablet is connected to the Internet.

2. From the application menu tap Gmail.
If you did not enter a Gmail account address and password when you

first started your tablet, follow the instructions.

Composing an email

1. Make sure your tablet is connected to the Internet.

2. Open the application menu and tap Gmail.

3. Tap .

4. Enter the recipient's email address, the subject and message.

5. When you are finished composing your message, tap .

When you are finished composing your message, tap Send.

Voice Search

Voice Search is available only in selected regions.

With voice actions, you can send emails, find directions to locations,
search the Internet and even send a note to yourself using your voice.
In Chrome, tap the microphone icon in the address bar for voice

searches. When the Speak now prompt displays, state your
command or query.

Play Store

Tap Play Store from the home screen or application menu to open

Google Play. Here you can obtain a variety of add-on programs and
applications to enhance the functionality of your tablet.

You can browse Google Play by category or tap the search icon to
search for a specific application.

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Important

For the best user experience, you are advised to not download apps
that use 3D graphics.

Once you have selected an application, tap the Install button to
download and install the application. You will be told which services
(contact information, wireless access, GPS, etc.) the application
requires access in order to function correctly. If none of these services
seem unusual, tap Accept & download to proceed with the
installation.

You may keep track of the download progress from both the app’s
page and the tablet’s notification area.

Some applications may require payment before you can download
them. You will need to have a Google Wallet account in order to pay for
these applications.

Using downloaded applications

Once you’ve downloaded and installed an application, you may find it
in the APPS or WIDGETS sections of the application menu.

Certain applications provide both an app and widget, or only provide a
widget (with no application icon). See Personalizing the Home

screen on page 13.

Uninstalling downloaded applications

Once you’ve downloaded and installed an application, you may
uninstall the application from APPS > Settings > Apps, then select
the the app you wish to uninstall and tap Uninstall. Deleting an app
icon from the Home screen only deletes the shortcut.

Google Hangouts

Tap Hangouts from the application menu to open Google Hangouts.
Here you can see a list of your contacts connected to Google
Hangouts services. Tap on a contact to open a chat session. After you
have connected, you can open a video chat session.

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Note

PLAYING MUSIC

Multimedia playback

Your tablet comes supplied with a variety of programs that you can
use to enjoy multimedia content.

The available option of Google Play Music varies by region. For example, in
some regions, Google Play Music can serve as cloud storage for your
personal music collection and make it available on all your devices. Updates
may change how to navigate these media apps at any time.

Play Music

Use Play Music to listen to music and other audio files that
you download or copy from your computer, USB drive, mass
storage device, etc.

Tap APPS > Play Music to open the application.

Swipe in from the left side to display a list of views, such as Listen
Now, My Library, and Playlists. The Listen Now drop-down list at the
top-left stays the same across all views. Selecting "All music" displays
all the music you have both on the tablet and in the cloud (if cloud
service is available in your area). Selecting "On device" displays only

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the music you currently have on the tablet.
The Menu button in the top-right of the main screen contains general

options like Refresh, Settings, Help, and Send feedback. Albums and
invidividual tracks have their own Menu buttons as well, each with
their own set of options.

You can return to the Home page while playing music. The current
track along with basic music control functions appear in the
notification area. See Status and notification area on page 13.

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MANAGING PEOPLE AND CONTACTS

Your tablet features an address book that allows you to save contacts
to the internal memory, SIM card or your Google account.

Tap People from the application menu to view your contacts.
If you don’t have any contacts stored on your tablet, you can sync with

your Google account contacts, import contacts from a contact data file
(vCard or csv) or add a new contact.

If you have activated a Google account that includes contacts, your
contacts will be synchronized automatically. See Synchronization on

page 35.

Importing contacts

Tap the Menu button and select Import/export. Tap the option
that describes where your contacts are stored. When the
contacts are found, confirm to import the contacts in a new
group.

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Adding a new contact

Tap to add a new contact. If you have multiple accounts, you will
be asked which account you want to use to store the contact. The
contact will be synchonized with that account.

You may now edit the new contact entry.

Editing a contact

If you have opened a new contact, you can enter information about
the contact. To modify an existing contact, from the main screen
select the contact in the list on the left. Then select the Menu button >
Edit. Now simply tap on a box and type the appropriate information.

Click on the arrow next to the name entry to see options, such as
adding a name prefix or phonetic name.

To enter multiple entries, such as separate entries for mobile and
home phone numbers, tap the Add new to create a second entry. Tap
the X to remove an entry.

Tap Add another field for more categories.
To assign an image to your contact, tap the silhouette and either

select an image from your tablet’s picture gallery (select Choose
photo from Gallery). You may also take and crop a new photo.

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Note

Important

Tap Done (top-left corner) to finish and save the contact.

Set each phone number to match the type of network as this can determine
some functions, i.e. certain applications only recognize ‘Mobile’ numbers as
they require a function only available on a mobile network.

Opening a contact

To see the information stored for a contact, tap on the contact’s name
in the list on the left.

Tap on an entry (such as an email address) to open the application
linked to that type of entry. For example, tap an email address to open
the Email application.

Starred contacts

You may quickly access your favorite contacts by adding a star. First
open the contact, then tap the star next to the contact’s name. Tap All
contacts and select Favorites to see only your favorite contacts.

Editing a contact on your computer

If you have synchronized your Google account and contacts, you can
use your computer to access and edit your contact list. Open the
internet browser on your computer and go to contacts.google.com.
Sign in to your account then select and edit contacts from the list; the
next time your tablet synchronizes with your computer, these changes
will also be made to your tablet’s contact list.

Back up your contacts before making any changes. Tap the Menu
button and select Import/Export. You may then Export your
contact list to your tablet’s internal memory, or other options
depending on installed applications.

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ADVANCED SETTINGS

Access Settings from the application menu. Tap APPS, then
Settings.

Wireless & Networks

Activating or deactivating connections

Tap APPS > Settings, then under WIRELESS & NETWORKS each
connection has an ON/OFF switch that controls the connection. Tap
an entry to manage your connection settings.

Alternatively, swipe down from the top-right side of the screen to
manage connection settings.

Adjusting Bluetooth settings

You can use Bluetooth to exchange information between your tablet
and other mobile devices.

Bluetooth connections

For all Bluetooth settings, tap APPS > Settings, then under
WIRELESS & NETWORKS tap Bluetooth. Here you can switch

Bluetooth on or off, set the tablet name and discoverability. Tap

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Note

Note

SEARCH FOR DEVICES to scan for nearby devices.

To connect to a device, tap the device in the list of available devices.
You may be asked to enter a PIN on both devices to establish the
connection.

Only A2DP stereo headsets (playback only, no microphone) are supported.
Please check for updates to the tablet's software which may add support for
additional Bluetooth devices.

Data Usage

The Data Usage section shows how much data has been transmitted
to your tablet, either in total or for each app. This information is useful
if you are using a metered service.

Putting your tablet in Airplane mode

You can enter Airplane mode (also known as flight mode) to turn off
network and Bluetooth functions and use your tablet during a flight.
Check with your airline to make sure this is permitted onboard.

Switch your tablet off during takeoff and landing as it may interfere
with aircraft electronic systems.

When Airplane mode is active, the

To turn Airplane mode on or off, tap Settings, then under WIRELESS
& NETWORKS tap More... > Airplane mode.

Alternatively, swipe down from the top-right side of the screen to
toggle airplane mode on or off.

Virtual Private Network (VPN)

This option enables you to connect to a private network, such as a
secure work or office environment.

Add a VPN by tapping Settings, then under WIRELESS &
NETWORKS tap More... > VPN > Add VPN network.

icon is displayed in the status area.

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Mobile networks

This option enables you to adjust mobile network settings by tapping

> Settings > Mobile networks.

APPS

Item Description

Data connection

Data roaming

Network Mode

Access Point
Names

Network
operators

Enables or disables data access over a mobile
network.

Enables or disables data services when roaming on
other mobile networks.

Sets which type of network you prefer to connect to:
Automatic (Default), 3G only, and 2G only.

Edit access point settings (advanced users).

Select whether to automatically connect to mobile
network operators or select them manually.

Device

Sound

You can choose a predefined audio profile by tapping APPS >
Settings > Audio profiles.

Item Description

General Ring
Silent Silent only
Meeting Vibrate only
Outdoor Loudest ring and vibrate

Display

You can adjust your tablet screen settings by tapping APPS >
Settings > Display.

Item Description

Wallpaper Set the Home screen background image.
Brightness Adjusts screen brightness.

34 - Advanced settings

Note

Note

Important

Item Description

Daydream

Font size

Controls what happens when the tablet is docked
and/or sleeping.

Sets the font size so either more text is visible or
the text is easier to read.

Sleep Sets a delay before the screen will be turned off.

You can enable or disable the screen rotation function by swiping down from
the top-right side of the screen and tapping the AUTO ROTATE button.

Apps

Closing an application

To close an active application, go to Settings > Apps. Swipe over to
the RUNNING tab, then tap the program you wish to close. Select
Stop to close the program.

Uninstalling an application

You can remove programs installed on your tablet to free up extra
storage memory. Tap and hold a program icon from the application
menu and drag it into the Uninstall area in the top-left corner.

You cannot uninstall applications that were pre-loaded on your tablet.

Alternatively, you can go to APPS
the application you wish to uninstall, tap Uninstall and confirm the
uninstall.

You should only remove programs if you are familiar with the Android
operating system.

> Settings and select Apps. Tap

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Personal

Synchronization

You can configure synchronization options for many applications on
your tablet. You can also configure what types of data you
synchronize for each account.

Some applications, such as People, Gmail, and Calendar, can sync
data from multiple accounts. Others sync data only from the first
Google Account you sign in to on your tablet, or from an account
associated specifically with that application.

For some applications, such as People or Calendar, all changes that
you make on your tablet are made to the synchronised copy on the
Internet. Other applications only copy information from account on the
Internet; the information on your tablet cannot be changed directly,
you must change the information stored in the Internet account.

Tap APPS
individual accounts.

Some applications, such as Gmail and Calendar, have additional
synchronization settings. Open the application and tap the Menu
button (three dots) and then tap Settings.

> Settings > [Account] to manage the synchronization of

Multiple Google accounts

If you have multiple Google accounts, such as separate accounts for
personal and business contacts, you can access and synchonize
them from the Accounts settings section. Tap APPS > Settings >

Add account.

Changing language and text options

Set your location and language input preferences by tapping APPS >
Settings > Language & input.

36 - Advanced settings

Note

Note

System

Setting the date and time

To set the date and time, tap APPS > Settings > Date & time.

If you travel frequently or live in an area that uses daylight saving time, and
have mobile network access, activate Automatic date & time from this
menu. Your tablet will set the date and time based on information it receives
from the network.

Setting alarms

There are two predefined alarms on your tablet by default. To add or
edit alarm settings, tap Clock in the application menu and tap .
Tap the ON/OFF switch next to a preset alarm to turn it on or off or tap
the Menu button > Add alarm to create a new alarm.

Tap a preset alarm to edit it. You can:

• Set the alarm time.

• Give it a label (i.e., a name).

• Set which days to repeat the alarm.

• Set a ringtone.

Updating your tablet’s operating system

Your tablet can download and install system updates, adding support
for new devices or expanding software options.

To check for updates, tap APPS > Settings > About tablet > System
updates > Check now.

Downloading new firmware can take up to 40 minutes, depending on your
network speed. Do not press the power or reset button or access your tablet
in any way during a system upgrade to prevent firmware installation failure.

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Important

Resetting your tablet

A clean boot restores your tablet to the factory settings.

This will erase all your personal information, any contacts stored on
your tablet and any programs you installed.

To perform a clean boot, open Settings from the application menu,
then tap Backup & reset > Factory data reset; click Reset tablet
and then Erase everything to format your tablet.

38 - FAQ and troubleshooting

FAQ AND TROUBLESHOOTING

This section lists frequently asked questions that may arise during the
use of your tablet, and gives easy answers and solutions to these
questions.

Aspect Question Answer

If the headset is plugged into the
device, the speaker is
automatically shut off. Disconnect
the headset.
Check that the device volume
setting is not muted.
Check that the volume control is
not at its lowest setting.

A small amount of memory is
reserved for system security.

You may be trying to view an
image that is not supported. See

Supported formats on page 33

for more information.
You may be trying to view a video

that is not supported. See

Multimedia on page 41 for more

information.
You may be trying to play a file

that is not supported. See

Multimedia on page 41 for more

information.

Audio

Memory

Multimedia files

Why is there no
sound coming
from the device?

Why do I have
less storage than
the specifications
say?

Why can’t I view
my picture files?

Why can’t I view
my video files?

Why can’t I play
my music files?

Aspect Question Answer

Tap APPS > Settings > About

System
information and
performance

How do I check
the OS version of
my device?

Where can I find
my serial number
ID?

tablet to check the OS version
(Kernel/build number) and other
hardware and software
information.

Tap APPS > Settings > About
tablet > Device Information.

The battery power may be

Power

I couldn’t turn on
the device.

depleted. Recharge the device.

See Charging your tablet on
page 7 for more information.

Storage

How do I check
memory status?

What do I do
when my device’s
internal storage is
full or almost full?

To check storage status, go to
Settings > Storage.

You may need to delete installed
apps or move media files to the
micoSD card.

After five wrong entries, you can
reset your unlock pattern. Tap
Forgotten pattern? and enter
your Google account username
and password.

You must have an active Google
account on the tablet and an

Unlock pattern

I forgot my unlock
pattern.

Internet connection.

If this option is not available,
please contact your local Acer
service center.

FAQ and troubleshooting - 39

40 - FAQ and troubleshooting

Aspect Question Answer

The tablet heats

Heat

up when charging
or operating for a
long period.

Other sources of help

For information on: Refer to:

Up-to-date information
rega

rding your tablet

Service enquiries support.acer.com

It is normal for the device to heat
up when charging. When
charging is complete, it will return
to its normal temperature.

It is also normal for the tablet to
heat up during long periods of
use, such as watching a video or
playing a game.
All Acer tablets are factory-tested
before release.

www.acer.com

SPECIFICATIONS

Performance

• MTK MT8382 quad-core 1.3 GHz processor

• System memory:

• 1 GB of RAM

• 8 or 16 GB of flash memory

™

Google Android

Display

• 7" WSVGA TFT-LCD capacitive multi-touch screen

• 1024 x 600 resolution

Multimedia

• Mono speaker

• Built-in microphone

operating system

Specifications - 41

Formats supported

Type Formats

Audio recording AAC-LC, AMR-WB

Audio playback

Video recording H.264 BP, MPEG-4 SP, H.263 BP

Video playback

:

AAC-LC, AAC, AAC+ (not raw AAC), AMR-NB,
AM

R-WB, MP3, OGG Vorbis, WAV

H.264 BP, H.264 MP, H.264 HP, MPEG-4 SP, H.263
BP

USB connector

• Micro USB port

42 - Specifications

Note

Power

• DC power-in (5.35 V, 2 A or 5.2 V, 1.35 A)

Connectivity

• Bluetooth 4.0

• Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11b/g/n

• GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz

• WCDMA 850 / 1900 or 900 / 2100 MHz

• HSPA+ / GPRS / EDGE

•GPS

Camera

• Front camera

• 0.3-megapixel

• Rear camera

• 2.0-megapixel

Expansion

• microSD card slot (up to 32 GB)

Battery

• 12.9 Wh 3400 mAh 3.8 V 1-cell Li-polymer battery pack
Battery life: Up to 6 hours (based on video playback test results)

Length of battery operation will depend on power consumption which is
based on system resource use. For example, constantly using the backlight
or using power-demanding applications will shorten battery life between
charges.

Dimensions

Height 193 mm
Width 116 m m
Thickness 8.9 mm
Weight 305 g

Environment

Temperature

Operating: 0° C to 35° C

Non-operating: -20

Humidity (non-condensing)

Operating: 20% to 80%
Non-operating: 20% to 80%

° C to 60° C

Specifications - 43

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