Acer C1 User Guide
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Acer Liquid C1 Smartphone User ’s Manual
Model: I110
First issue: 03/2013
Acer Liquid C1 Smartphone
Model number: __________________________________
Serial number: ___________________________________
Date of purchase: ________________________________
Place of purchase: ________________________________
Table of contents
Table of contents........................................................................................................3
Setting up....................................................................................................................5
Unpacking your smartphone...................................................................................5
Getting to know your smartphone...........................................................................5
Installing a SIM or microSD card ............................................................................6
To cancel the SIM lock, contact your network provider. .........................................6
Installing or removing the battery............................................................................6
Using your smartphone ............................................................................................8
Locking your smartphone .......................................................................................8
Using the touchscreen ............................................................................................9
The Home screen .................................................................................................11
Managing contacts...................................................................................................16
Managing your contacts........................................................................................16
Making calls ..............................................................................................................18
Before making a call .............................................................................................18
Making a call.........................................................................................................18
The voice call screen ............................................................................................19
Messaging.................................................................................................................21
Creating a new message ......................................................................................21
MMS messages ....................................................................................................22
Going online .............................................................................................................24
Browsing the Internet............................................................................................24
Setting up your Google email ...............................................................................24
Composing an email .............................................................................................24
Setting up Email....................................................................................................25
Maps, Navigation, Places and Latitude ................................................................26
AcerCloud setup.......................................................................................................27
AcerCloud setup for Windows 7 ...........................................................................27
Using the camera .....................................................................................................30
Camera icons and indicators ................................................................................30
Taking a photo ......................................................................................................31
Taking a panoramic photo ....................................................................................31
Shooting a video ...................................................................................................31
Supported formats ................................................................................................32
Viewing and sharing photos and videos ...............................................................32
Advanced settings ...................................................................................................33
Putting your smartphone in Airplane mode...........................................................33
Adjusting settings..................................................................................................33
Connecting to a PC...............................................................................................36
FM radio................................................................................................................37
Multimedia playback .............................................................................................37
Restoring to factory settings .................................................................................39
Accessories and tips ...............................................................................................41
Using the headset.................................................................................................41
Using a Bluetooth headset....................................................................................41
Inserting a microSD Card .....................................................................................42
Appendix ...................................................................................................................43
FAQ and troubleshooting......................................................................................43
Other sources of help ...........................................................................................44
Warnings and precautions ....................................................................................44
Emergency calls ...................................................................................................47
Taking care of your smartphone ...........................................................................47
Specifications........................................................................................................48
Safety....................................................................................................................50
End User License Agreement..................................................................................56
Setting up
Unpacking your smartphone
Your new smartphone 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 Liquid C1 Smartphone
•Battery
• Quick Guide
• USB cable
• AC adapter
• Headset
Getting to know your smartphone
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No. Item Description
1 Flash LED flash for camera.
2 Camera A 8-megapixel camera for taking high-resolution
images.
3 Handsfree speaker Emits audio from your smartphone; suitable for
handsfree use.
4 Power button Press to turn the screen on/off or enter sleep mode;
press and hold to turn the smartphone on or off.
5 3.5 mm headphone jack Connect to stereo headphones.
6 Micro USB connector Connect to a USB cable/charger.
7 Volume up/down buttons Increase or decrease the phone volume.
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No. Item Description
8 Phone speaker Emits audio from your smartphone; suitable for holding
to your ear.
9 Front camera A front camera for video calls.
10 Touchscreen 4.3-inch, 960 x 540 pixel capacitive touchscreen to
11 Microphone Internal microphone.
12 Back button Go back one menu step; close the keyboard.
13 Home button Return to the Home screen; press and hold to view
14 Menu button Open the option menu; press and hold to display the
display data, phone content and enter information.
recently-used applications, tap an icon to open the
associated program.
keyboard.
Installing a SIM or microSD card
To take full advantage of your smartphone’s telephony capabilities, you must install a
SIM card. The SIM card holder is located at the top of the battery bay.
Additionally, you may wish to increase your smartphone’s storage by inserting a
icroSD card into the slot provided. This is next to the SIM card slot.
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1. Turn off the phone by pressing and holding the power button.
2. Open the cover and remove the battery as
described in "Removing the battery" on
page 7.
3. Insert the SIM or microSD card as shown.
4. Replace the battery and battery cover.
Note: Ensure that the microSD card is inserted all the way into the card slot.
SIM card lock
Your smartphone may come with a SIM card lock, i.e., you will only be able to use
the SIM card provided by your network operator.
To cancel the SIM lock, contact your network provider.
Installing or removing the battery
Your smartphone uses a replaceable battery to provide power. It is packed
separately from your smartphone and needs to be inserted and charged before you
can use the smartphone.
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Installing the battery
Insert your fingernail into the cutout between the
battery cover and the phone. Unclip the cover and
lift off the battery cover.
Place the battery into the battery compartment,
lining up the battery connectors with those at the
top of the compartment.
Align the tabs on the cover into the slots on the
phone. Gently press the cover until it snaps in
place.
CAUTION: RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT
TYPE.
DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS.
Charging the battery
For initial use, you need to charge your smartphone for eight hours. After that you
can recharge the battery as needed.
Connect the AC adapter cord to the micro USB connector on your smartphone.
Removing the battery
Open the battery compartment as shown in "Installing the battery" on page 7. Lift
the battery out of the compartment by lifting at
the camera.
Replace the battery cover as described above.
the top of the battery on either side of
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Using your smartphone
Turning on for the first time
To turn on your smartphone for the first time, press and hold the power button until
the screen turns on. You will then be asked to configure some settings before you
can use your smartphone.
Follow the onscreen instructions to complete setup.
Sign in to or create a Google account
If you have Internet access, your smartphone allows you to synchronize information
with a google account.
During the start-up process, you may create or sign in to your 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.
Creating multiple Google accounts
You can create and easily access multiple Google accounts. Open the Application
menu and then tap Settings > Accounts & sync > Add account.
Entering your PIN
When you install a SIM card for the first time, you may need to enter a PIN using the
onscreen number pad.
Important: Depending on your settings, you may be required to enter your PIN each time
you switch on the phone function.
Activating a new SIM card
If you are using your SIM card for the first time, it may require activation. Contact
your network operator for details on how to do this.
Locking your smartphone
If you will not use your smartphone for a while, briefly press the power button to lock
access. This saves power and ensures your smartphone does not unintentionally
use any services. Your smartphone will lock automatically if it is not used for one
minute.
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Waking your smartphone
If the screen is off and the smartphone does not react to any
taps on the screen or front pane
locked and is in sleep mode.
Press the power button to wake your smartphone. Unlock your
rtphone by dragging the lock icon to the right side of the
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screen towards the unlock icon.
For additional security, you may set
dots that must be tapped in the correct order to access the
phone. Open the Application menu and then tap Settings >
Security > Screen lock.
Note: If you forget your unlock pattern, please refer to "Unlock pattern" on page 43.
l button, then it has been
an unlock pattern, a set of
Using the touchscreen
Your smartphone uses a touchscreen for selecting items and entering information.
Use your finger to tap the screen.
Touch the screen once to open items and select options.
Tap:
Drag: Ho
images.
Tap and hold: T
the pop-up menu that appears, tap the action you want to perform.
Scroll: T
screen in the direction that you want to scroll.
ld your finger on the screen and drag across the screen to select text and
ap and hold an item to see a list of actions available for that item. On
o scroll up or down the screen, simply drag your finger up or down the
Android keyboard
This is a standard onscreen QWERTY keyboard that
allows you to enter text. Tap and hold a key with numbers
at the top to select alternative characters, such as letters
with accents.
Tap the ?123 button to see numbers and special
characters, and then tap the ALT key to see even more.
You can switch between multiple
swiping across the space bar. The keyboard layout will
change accordingly. To select your preferred languages, open the Application
menu and then tap Settings > Language & input > Android keyboard > Input
languages.
Text assistance
The Android keyboard has various features that assist you to enter correct text. In
the Application menu, tap Settings > Language & input and then tap the settings
input languages by
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icon on the right side of Android keyboard. From here you can enable or disable
the several keyboard related settings, including the following:
Function Description
Auto correction Spacebar and punctuation automatically correct mistyped words.
Show correction
suggestions
Shows suggested words while you are typing.
Changing the text input method
To change the input method, in the Application menu tap Settings > Language &
input > Default and then select your preferred input method.
Predictive text
Both XT9 Text Input and Android keyboard 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. If the word you need is displayed, you
can tap on it to insert it into your text.
Swype
Swype is a fast way to enter text. It allows you to type
with one continuous motion across the screen keyboard;
you create a word by drawing through letters.
Put your finger on the first letter of the word and draw a
ath from letter to letter, lifting up only after the last letter.
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Swype will insert spaces where necessary.
Swype will usually add a double letter in a word when
needed, but you can help Swype recognize you want a
le letter by scribbling slightly or making a loop on
doub
the letter. For example, to get the "ll" in "hello", scribble
(or make a loop) on the "l" key.
When there are multiple suggestions for the word you
want to enter, Swype displays a Word Choice List. To
accept the default word in the Word Choice List, just
keep Swyping. Otherwise, scroll through the list by
dragging your finger, and tap the word you want.
Tap the Swype key to turn the ability to draw words on or
off. Press and hold the Swype key to access settings, help, and to change
input methods.
Tap the +!=
see even more.
Additional keys vary depending on the type of text you enter, e.g. a key to add a
ey is available when typing a text message. Like other keys, tap and hold for
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additional options.
button to see numbers and special characters; tap the page (shift) key to
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Text assistance
The Swype keyboard has various features that assist you to enter correct text. In the
Application menu, tap Settings > Language & input > Swype. You can also tap
and hold the Swype key . From here you can enable or disable the following:
Function Description
How to Swype Learn how to use the Swype keyboard.
Preferences Change your text input preferences.
Language
Options
Swype Connect Add contact names and words used in posts to your personal dictionary.
Personal
dictionary
Updates Check for application and dictionary updates.
Set the language used by the keyboard.
Change data settings.
Check words added you your personal dictionary.
The Home screen
After rebooting, your smartphone will display the home screen.
This screen gives you quick, icon-based access to many of the
frequently used features of your smartphone.
At the bottom of the screen is the ap
displays default applications. Tap an icon to open the application.
Tap the Application icon in the middle of the application dock to
view your applications. To change applications, see "Changing
application dock icons" on page 12.
plication dock which
The extended Home screen
The Home screen extends to either side of the screen, giving you more room to add
icons, widgets or features. To view the extended screen, slide your finger to the left
or right.
Adding or removing icons
You can set icons for installed applications on the Home screen. Tap and hold an
icon in the Application menu to copy it to the Home screen. To remove an icon from
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the Home screen, tap and drag the icon from the Home screen to Remove that
appears at the top of the screen.
Adding or removing widgets
To add widgets, press the Application icon and then tap
WIDGETS.
Resizing widgets
Some widgets can be resized. As soon as you place a widget on
the Home screen, you can resize it by dragging the corners.
To resize a widget that is alread
hold the widget. Once the Remove icon appears, release the
widget. If the widget is resizable, you will be able to drag the sides
of the widget to resize it.
y on the Home screen, tap and
Adding or removing folders
You can also add folders to your Home screen. To
create a new folder drag and drop an application
icon onto another application icon in the Home
screen. This will create an Unnamed Folder. Tap
the folder icon and then tap the name of the folder
to rename it.
To delete an application shortcut from a folder, tap
e folder icon to display the applications
on th
inside and then tap and hold the application icon
that you want to remove. Drag and drop the icon on Remove that will appear at the
top of the screen.
To delete a folder, tap and hold on the folder and then drag and drop the folder on
Remove that
will appear at the top of the screen.
Changing application dock icons
You can set icons for installed applications in the application dock. Open the
applications menu and find the application you want to add. Tap and hold the icon,
then drag it to a position in the dock, it will be added in place of the existing
application.
To remove an icon from the dock, open the applications menu, then tap and hold an
select it. Either drag the icon to a different page in the applications menu, or
icon to
to the trash icon that appears at the bottom left corner of the screen.
Changing the wallpaper
On the Home screen, tap the Menu button and then tap Wallpaper to change the
current wallpaper. You can choose from images stored in the Gallery, or Live
Wallpapers featuring animated or interactive backgrounds, or standard wallpapers.
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Multitasking
You can have multiple applications open at the same time.
To open a new application, press the Home button to return
to the Home screen, then start the new application.
To view your recently used applications, press and hold the
button. Then tap an icon to go to the application.
Home
Tip: To prolong battery life, it is better to close an application when you’ve finished using it.
Do this by either pressing the Back key or the Menu button and selecting Exit (if
available).
Recent apps
To access recently opened apps while working on another process, press and hold
the Home button.
The Application menu
To access the Application menu, on the Home screen tap in the center of the
dock.
Applications are displayed in alphabetical order. If more
applications are available, an outline of the second page will be
shown on the side of the screen. Swipe the outline towards the
center of the screen to switch pages.
Otherwise swipe to the left to see more Applications. When you
the last page of applications, swipe to the left to see widgets
are on
available on your tablet.
Tap the Sh
To quickly jump to applications or widgets, tap the APPS or
DGETS tabs at the top of the Application menu.
WI
op icon to open the Google Play.
Note: All images are for reference only. The applications installed on your device can be
different from the applications shown in illustrations.
Notification area
The Notification area is at the top of the screen.
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This area contains a variety of icons to inform you of your
phone’s status. The left side of the Notification area displays
event icons that indicate a new event (such as a new
message). The icons on the right side indicate signal strength,
connection, battery status and the time.
Drag the Notification area down the screen to view more
information about new events.
Connection icons
Note: Some connection icons appear blue if you have an active Google account.
Icon Description Icon Description
Connected to GPRS mobile network Roaming
Connected to EDGE mobile network Cellular signal strength
Connected to 3G mobile network Mobile data transferring
Connected to HSDPA network Connected to a wireless network
Bluetooth is on No signal
Bluetooth connected Airplane mode (Wireless
connectivity disconnected. Please
disable airplane mode before
trying to make a call.)
USB and wireless tethering are
activated
Wireless tethering is activated
USB tethering is activated
Battery icons
Icon Description Icon Description
Battery is low Battery is partially drained
Battery is charging Battery is full
Notification icons
Icon Description Icon Description
Alarm is set SIM card is invalid or not installed
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Icon Description Icon Description
Speakerphone is on Vibrate mode
New Gmail message Ringer is silenced
New/unread SMS/MMS Phone microphone is off
Problem with sending SMS/MMS Application update available
New Google Talk message System update available
New voicemail Missed call
Upcoming event Song is playing
Syncing data More notifications
Warning, pull down notification area
for more information
SD card or USB storage is full Receiving location data from GPS
An open wireless network is
available
Phone is connected to PC via USB Downloading data
Carrier data use threshold exceeded Download finished
Connected to or disconnected from
virtual private network (VPN)
GPS is on
Uploading data
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Managing contacts
Managing your contacts
Your smartphone features an address book that allows you to save
contacts to
Open the People application
People tab from the Dialer to view your contacts.
If you don’t have any contacts sto
import your Google account contacts, add a new contact or import
contacts from your SIM or SD card. Open the People application
from the APPS menu and then tap to add a contact, to
search for a contact, or tap the Menu button to open the menu.
Adding a contact
Ta p to add a new contact. You may also scan a person’s profile
barcode to add the person to your contact list or group.
To create a contact, you will be asked to enter the contact’s:
•Name
• Organization
•Title
• Phone numbers
• Email addresses
• Postal addresses
Ta p Ad
• IM addresses.
• Add any personal notes about the contact.
• Phonetic name
• Link a website
To assign an image to your contact, tap the silh
photo or select an image from your smartphone’s picture gallery.
When done, click Done
Tapping on the contacts name will brin
viewing a contact’s profile to:
• Edit the contact.
• Share the contact.
• Delete the contact.
• Set a ringtone for the contact.
• Divert calls from the contact to voicemail.
either the internal memory or onto your SIM card.
from the APPS menu or tap the
red on your phone, you can
d another field to add things such as:
ouette and select whether to take a
at the top of the screen.
g up their profile. Tap the Menu button while
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Tip: You may also create a contact from an already dialed or received number, see
"Saving a dialed number to contacts" on page 19.
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Making calls
This chapter shows you how to make phone calls, and the various options available
to you during your call.
Before making a call
Check that the phone function is on before you make a call. You can confirm the
phone status from the icon on the right-hand side of the Notification area.
Note: Status and notification icon colors may vary.
Icon Description
Connected to the network: You may make a call.
Airplane mode: Wireless connectivity disconnected (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 2G and 3G).
Please disable airplane mode before trying to make a call.
Making a call
Note: The phone function needs to be enabled before the call can be connected.
1. From the Home screen tap Phone to open the onscreen
number pad.
2. Enter the number you wish to dial.
3. Tap
4. To end the call, tap .
If the contact you need is displayed, simply tap the contact name to
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ake a call.
to make the call.
Dialing a number from Call Log
Your call history can be viewed by tapping the Call Log tab. It displays recent
received, dialed, and missed calls.
Tap the phone icon to redial. To view details of
name. While viewing the details of a call, tap the Menu button for other options:
Remove from call log; Edit number before call.
the call, tap the number or contact’s
Viewing missed calls
Missed calls will be displayed by the call indicator in the Notification area with
the
1. Open the notification list by tapping the Notification area to display the details of
icon.
the missed calls.
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