Acer B3-A42 Operating Instructions

B3-A42

Iconia One 10

USER’S MANUAL

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Acer Iconia One 10 User’s Manual

Covers: B3-A42

Regulatory Model Number (RMN): A8201

This revision: January 2018

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Getting started with your tablet	4
Features and functions ............................	4
Unpacking your tablet..............................	4
Getting to know your tablet......................	5
Using the SIM card slot ...........................	6
Turning on for the first time......................	7
Charging your tablet	9
Assembling the power adapter ................	9
Using your tablet	11
Using the touchscreen...........................	11
The Home screen ..................................	11
The virtual keyboard ..............................	22
Editing text.............................................	23
Setting an alarm ....................................	24
Waking your tablet.................................	25
Shutting down your tablet ......................	25
Connecting devices to your tablet	26
Connecting to AC power........................	26
Inserting a microSD card .......................	26
Transferring files between your tablet
and a PC................................................	26
Connecting a Bluetooth device..............	27
Accessories ...........................................	28

Going online	29
Managing Wi-Fi connections .................	29
Data saver (background data) ...............	29
Browsing the internet .............................	30
Google™ services .................................	31
Using the camera and video recorder 36
Camera/video icons and indicators........	36
Taking a photo .......................................	37
Recording a video..................................	37
Camera and video options.....................	38
Advanced settings	40
Wireless & Networks..............................	40
Device....................................................	42
Personal.................................................	44
System...................................................	45
Updating your tablet’s operating system 45
Resetting your tablet..............................	45
FAQ and troubleshooting	46
Other sources of help ............................	47
Specifications	48
Guidelines for safe battery usage	51
Battery information.................................	51
Replacing the battery.............................	52

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4 - Getting started with your tablet

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 with social networking apps.

•Watch movies or listen to music.

•Play games or read a book.

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

Note

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.

Note

If the battery has been depleted for a while, please charge the tablet for at least 30 minutes using the adapter.

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Getting to know your tablet

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	No.	Item	Description
			Long press to turn the tablet on, press
	1	Power button	briefly to turn the screen on/off or enter
			sleep mode; press and hold to turn the
			tablet off.

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		No.	Item	Description
	2		Volume control key	Increases and decreases the tablet
				volume.
	3		Microphone	Receives audio for video chats and
				Internet calls.
			Cover for:
	4		microSD card slot	Insert a microSD card into the slot.
			SIM card slot	Insert a nano SIM card into the slot.see
				Inserting a SIM card on page 6
	5		3.5 mm headphone	Connects to stereo headphones.
			jack
				Connects to a computer via a USB cable.
	6		Micro USB port	Also serves as the charging port for the
				AC adapter. For more information, see
				Charging your tablet on page 9.
		7	Speakers	Emits audio.
		8	Touchscreen	10.1" LED-backlit LCD.
	9		Front-facing camera	A 2-megapixel camera for video chats
				and selfies.

	10 Rear-facing camera	A 5-megapixel camera for taking high-
		resolution images.

Using the SIM card slot

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

Inserting a SIM card

Warning

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.

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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).

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.

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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 25.

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.

Important

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 have multiple Google accounts, such as separate accounts for personal and business contacts, you can access and synchronize them from the Accounts settings section. See Multiple Google accounts on page 44

Note

If Google Play Store is updating apps in the background, opening new apps may consume memory and may affect the performance on your device.

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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).

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Connecting power

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

Warning

Only use an Acer-approved adapter to charge your device.

Note

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

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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.

Swipe: Quickly swipe your finger across the screen to switch screens or open lists of options or information.

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 menu of actions for that item.

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 apps ("applications"), widgets, and folders. See Moving an app or folder on page 19.

Note

When you first see the Home screen, and your tablet is connected to the Internet, it will download a selection of recommended, optional apps. These may be deleted, as with any other downloaded app.

Folders are groups of apps that occupy one space on a Home screen.

See Adding folders to a Home screen on page 20.

Widgets provide special functions, quick shortcuts to special app features, or serve as small apps that display constantly-updated information (like the time and weather). Many apps provide widgets, while some apps provide only a widget, and must be added and used from a Home screen. See Adding widgets to a Home screen on page 21.

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Using the Home screens

The Home screen provides controls and information.

Search	Status and
	notification bar

							Iconia Suite
Favorites bar
				Navigation

Note

Bundled apps differ depending on region and configuration.

Swipe the Home screen left to see most apps installed on your tablet. If you need more space, you can extend the Home screen to give you more screens to add app icons or widgets. To add additional screens, tap, hold, and then drag an icon to the right edge of the screen. See Moving an app or folder on page 19 and Adding widgets to a Home screen on page 21.

Note

Removing or moving all apps and widgets from a Home screen will automatically remove that Home screen as well.

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Navigation

To navigate through menus and options,

three (or more) icons are shown at the Back Home Overview bottom of the screen.

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 (e.g. when the keyboard is displayed. In this Hide case, tapping the icon minimizes the keyboard.

Home

Tap this icon to go directly to the Home screen. Tap and hold to open

Google search.

Overview / Recent

Tap this icon to see recently opened apps in your tablet’s Overview screen. Tap an app to open it. Tap anywhere on the screen to return to the Home screen.

Previous app

Double tap the Overview icon to switch directly to the previously used app.

Split-screen mode

If you are using a compatible app, tap and hold the Overview icon to enter split-screen mode. See Split-screen mode on page 18.

Favorites bar

The Favorites bar is visible on any Home screen and holds apps you frequently use. To remove an app from the bar, simply tap and hold the app and drag it away. To fill the gap with an app of your choice, see Moving an app or folder on page 19.

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Iconia Suite

The Iconia Suite icon is in the middle of the Favorites bar.

Tap the Iconia icon for more information on installed apps and features.

Note

When you first open the Iconia Suite drawer, you will see a summary of the Iconia apps or features. Swipe left to see all the descriptions or tap Skip to continue. Tap the i in the top-right corner to see the descriptions again.

EZ Mode

Set up your tablet with multiple profiles so you can share your device with your family and friends. EZ Mode helps you to manage and schedule access to apps for each profile.

Wallpapers

Change the image for the screen background. See Changing the wallpaper on page 22.

Widgets

Add a widget to the screen. See Adding widgets to a Home screen on page 21.

Settings

Open Layout settings for your tablet.

Access requests

When you first open some apps, or use certain functions, your tablet will ask for permission to access some features or information.

To allow the app to fully function tap Allow or OK, but if you do not want to share some information you can choose to Cancel or Deny

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access; however this may cause some apps to function incorrectly. To change permissions later, open the app information in Settings > Apps, then tap Permissions to turn permissions on or off.

Search

Search enables you to use a single, quick search to locate a variety of information on the internet and on your tablet. To use Search, simply tap in the search bar and type your query.

Note

In order to search or browse the internet, you must be connected to a wireless network. See Going online on page 29.

Searching on the internet

As you type, a list displays search suggestions. Based on the words you enter, these suggestions try to help you quickly access what you are looking for and may include the following:

• A previous search you performed on any device while you were logged into your Google account and performed a Google search;

• A new internet search suggesting what you might be looking for;

• A specific website address.

If what you’re looking for appears in the suggestions list, simply tap it. Otherwise, tap on the keyboard.

Tap a category at the top of the results screen to filter the search results to show just Images, News, or other type of result.

Searching on your tablet

Tablet search results are shown below the internet search suggestions. These suggestions are taken from sources such as the names of apps installed on your tablet, settings, media files from Google Play apps, contacts, bookmarks, and browsing history.

Note

You can choose what information is included in tablet searches. Swipe right from the Home Screen to open the Google App screen and tap the Menu icon in the top-left corner of the screen. Then tap Settings > Tablet search.

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Voice search and "OK Google"

With voice actions, you can send text messages, place calls, send emails, find directions, search the internet and even send a note to yourself using your voice. Say "OK Google" or swipe left on the Home screen and tap Voice Search. For information on using voice search in the Chrome app, see Voice Search in Chrome on page 32.

Note

Voice Search is available only in selected regions.

Status and notification area

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

Wi-Fi and cellular signal	Battery	Time
strength	charge status

Swipe down from the top of the screen to display Quick Settings shortcuts, and notification details such as current downloads and media controls when music is playing.

Tap a shortcut to see more information, or toggle the feature if more information is not available. Tap and hold a shortcut to open appropriate Settings.

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Swipe down again to display the full list of Quick Settings tiles. To see the Quick Settings tiles with one swipe, swipe down with two fingers.

Quick Settings tiles

	Icon Name	Description
	Brightness	Slide to adjust the screen’s brightness.
		Tap to toggle Wi-Fi on and display Wi-Fi settings.
	Wi-Fi	Small "up" and "down" arrows mean information
		is being transmitted.
	Battery usage	Tap to see battery charge levels and access
		Battery Saver settings.
	Do not disturb	Tap to silence some or all notifications or alarms.
	SIM (LTE	Tap to enable and disable the cellular connection.
		If Data connection is disabled, you will not be
	models only)
		able to use cellular networks.
	Auto rotate	Tap to toggle automatic screen rotation on and
		off.
	Bluetooth	Tap to toggle Bluetooth on and open Bluetooth
		settings.
		Tap to toggle Airplane mode on and off. When on,
	Airplane mode	wireless connectivity is turned off unless you
		choose to turn a network on again.
	Location	Tap to toggle your device’s location services on
		and off.