Acer A1-850 User Manual
User’s Manual
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Acer Iconia Tab 8 / Iconia One 8 User’s Manual
Covers: A1-850 / B1-810
Regulatory Model Number (RMN): A1410
This revision: December 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
Turning on for the first time...................... 6
Charging your tablet 8
Assembling the power adapter ................ 8
Using your tablet 10
Using the touchscreen........................... 10
The Home screen .................................. 10
The onscreen keyboard......................... 17
Editing text............................................. 18
Shutting down your tablet ...................... 19
Connecting devices to your tablet 20
Connecting to AC power........................ 20
Inserting a microSD card ....................... 20
Transferring files between your tablet
and a PC................................................ 20
Connecting a Bluetooth device.............. 21
Accessories ........................................... 21
Going online 22
Managing Wi-Fi connections ................. 22
Browsing the Internet............................. 22
Setting up the Email application ............ 23
Google services ..................................... 23
Playing music 28
Multimedia playback .............................. 28
Managing people and contacts 30
Using the camera and camcorder 33
Camera/camcorder icons and indicators 33
Taking a photo ....................................... 36
Shooting a video .................................... 36
Acer Touch WakeApp 38
How to use Touch WakeApp ................. 38
Advanced settings 40
Wireless & Networks.............................. 40
Device.................................................... 42
Personal................................................. 43
System................................................... 44
Updating your tablet’s operating system 45
Resetting your tablet.............................. 46
FAQ and troubleshooting 47
Other sources of help ............................ 49
Specifications 50
End user license agreement 53
4 - Getting started with your tablet
Note
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.
• Access your email while on the move.
• Keep in touch with your friends via your People and social
networking APPs.
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 are
missing or damaged, contact your dealer immediately:
• Acer Iconia tablet
• Product setup and safety information
• USB cable
• AC adapter
• Warranty card
Before using your tablet for the first time, you need to charge it for at least
four hours. After that you can recharge the battery as needed.
Getting to know your tablet
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No. Item Description
3.5 mm headphone
1
jac
k
Micro USB port
2
(Slave)
3 Microphone
4 microSD card slot Insert a microSD card into the slot.
5 Front-facing camera
Connects to stereo headphones.
Connects to a computer via a USB cable.
Also serve
AC adapter. For more information, see
Charging your tablet on page 8.
Receives audio for video chats and
In
ternet calls.
A 0.3-megapixel camera for video chats
a
nd self-portrait images.
s as the charging port for the
6 - Getting started with your tablet
No. Item Description
Long press to turn the tablet on, press
6 Power button
7 Volume control key
8 Touchscreen 8" capacitive touchscreen.
9 Rear-facing camera
10 Speakers Emit audio.
briefly to turn the screen on/off or enter
sleep mode; press and hold to turn the
tablet off.
Increases and decreases the tablet
volume.
A 5-megapixel camera for taking highresolution images.
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.
To start, tap to select your language then tap the arrow. 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 19. Alternatively, to wake your tablet using
gestures, see Acer Touch WakeApp on page 38.
Getting started with your tablet - 7
Important
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 APPs 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
them from the Accounts settings section. See Multiple Google
accounts on page 44
8 - Charging your tablet
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CHARGING YOUR TABLET
Assembling the power adapter
Your tablet is bundled with one of two types of USB power adapters: a
fixed-prong type or a removable-prong type. Both types are described
in this manual.
Fixed-prong type
The prongs and power adapter body form a complete piece, no
assembly required. Simply slide the large end of the USB cable into
the power adapter body (it will fit in only one direction). You cannot
remove or switch the prongs with this type of adapter.
Removable-prong type
Align arrows on the power adapter head and body. Insert the head
onto the power adapter body and turn the head towards "CLOSE"
printed on the head until it clicks into place. Simply slide the large end
of the USB cable into the power adapter body (it will fit in only one
direction).
Charging your tablet - 9
Warning
Note
Connecting power
Connect the power connector to your tablet and plug the AC adapter
into any AC outlet.
Only use an Acer-approved adapter to charge your device.
It is normal for the tablet surface to become warm during charging or long
periods of use.
10 - Using your tablet
Note
USING YOUR TABLET
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 APPs. Some have been preinstalled on your tablet, while others may be downloaded from Google
Play.
The Home screen already features some useful controls and
information.
Bundled APPs differ depending on region and configuration.
Search
To search for APPs, files or for information on the internet,
tap the Google bar at the top.
Simply enter the text you want to find. Tap the arrow or Enter key to
search the internet, or tap one of the suggestions, APPs or files
shown in the list.
Using your tablet - 11
Back Home Recent
Hide
In order to search or browse the internet, you must be connected to a
wireless network. See Going online on page 22.
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 APPs
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 25.
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 APPs
is shown).
Home
Tap this icon to go directly to the Home screen.
Recent
Tap this icon to see recently opened APPs. 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 15.
12 - Using your tablet
The application menu
To access the application menu, tap
in the center of the application
dock. The application menu displays
APPs and widgets available on your
tablet.
APPs are displayed in alphabetical
order. Swipe to the left to see more
APPs. When you are on the last page
of APPs, swipe to the left to see
widgets available on your tablet. See
Personalizing the Home screen on
page 15.
Tap the Play Store icon to open
Google Play.
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.
Using your tablet - 13
TimeSignal
Battery
charge
status
strength
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 Quick Settings.
14 - Using your tablet
Note
Quick Settings icons
Many Quick Settings icons turn green when active.
Icon Name Description
Battery
Settings Tap to display your device’s settings menu.
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth
Location
Airplane mode
Brightness
Cast screen
Auto rotate
Float gadget
Touch WakeApp
Displays current battery status. Tap to display
ba
ttery life details.
Tap to toggle Wi-Fi on and off (waves indicate
l strength). Small "up" and "down" arrows
signa
mean information is being transmitted and
received, respectively. Tap and hold to display
Wi-Fi settings.
Tap to toggle Bluetooth on and off. Tap and hold
display Bluetooth settings.
to
Tap to toggle your device’s location services on
d off. Tap and hold to display location service
an
settings.
Tap to toggle Airplane mode on and off. When on,
all wire
less connectivity is disconnected.
Tap to adjust the screen’s brightness (button
always rema
ins green).
Tap to connect to display a list of pre-paired
de
vices. Tap the appropriate device to connect. If
you are using a device for the first time, tap Cast
screen then Settings. Tap and hold to display
Bluetooth settings.
Tap to toggle automatic screen rotation on and
f.
of
Tap to open the Float gadget in its own resizable
win
dow while keeping what you were doing
visible. Choose from calendar, map, calculator, or
memo.
Tap to open the Acer Touch WakeApp settings
menu.
Using your tablet - 15
Note
Personalizing the Home screen
If your device’s battery is getting too hot, you will be notified and advised to
turn off the device. If you fail to turn it off, it will shut down automatically.
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 APP menu icon in the bottomcenter of the Home screen.
The APP menu contains a list of shortcuts to APPs you can drag to a
Home screen.
Tap WIDGETS to see small APPs and links (such as custom
shortcuts, contacts or bookmarks) that you can add to a Home
screen. Widgets are small APPs that display constantly-updated
information or quick shortcuts to APPs 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.
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.
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Changing the Home screen wallpaper
Tap and hold any open space on the
Home screen. Here you can choose
from a variety of options to set as the
background to your device.
Using your tablet - 17
Note
The onscreen keyboard
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.
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 Gear icon, 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
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