Acer DA241HL User Manual

Acer DA241HL 

User Guide

Acer DA241HL User Guide

Model: DA241HL

This Revision: 07/2013

Acer DA241HL

Model number: __________________________________

Serial number*: ___________________________________

Date of purchase: ________________________________

Place of purchase: ________________________________

*Note: See the back of the DA241HL.

ENERGY STAR

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powermanagement.

te: Informa

- No products:

- produce less heat and reduce cooling loads in warmer climates.

- automatically go into "display Sleep" and "computer Sleep" mode within 10 minutes of inactivity. - wake from "Sleep" mode by pressing the power button.

save more than 80% energy when in "Sleep" mode.

ENERGY STAR and the ENERGY STAR mark are registered U.S. marks.

tion in this section may not apply to your computer. Acer ENERGY STAR qualified

and prevent greenhouse gas

Table of contents

ENERGY STAR

Getting to know your DA241HL

Features and functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Product registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Setting up

Unpacking your DA241HL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Getting to know your DA241HL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Using your DA241HL

Setting up your DA241HL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Turning on for the first time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Using the touchscreen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

The Home screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

The onscreen keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Editing text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Locking your DA241HL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Shutting down your DA241HL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Connecting devices to your DA241HL

Connecting to AC power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Connecting to a PC as a monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Inserting a SD card (optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Connecting a USB device to your DA241HL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Transferring files between your DA241HL and a PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Connecting to a router or modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Connecting a Bluetooth device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Using the webcam

Using the webcam as a camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Using the webcam to record a video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Viewing photos and videos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Advanced settings

Wireless & Networks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Personal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Updating your DA241HL’s operating system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Resetting your DA241HL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

FAQ and troubleshooting

Other sources of help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Getting to know your DA241HL

Features and functions

Your new DA241HL offers leading, easy-to-access multimedia and entertainment features. You can:

• Connect to the Internet.

• Access your email.

• Play music and video.

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

• View content from an HDMI device.

• Use touch to control a PC.

Product registration

When using your product for the first time, it is recommended that you immediately register it. This will give you access to useful benefits, such as:

• Faster service from our trained representatives.

• Membership in the Acer community: receive promotions and participate in customer surveys.

• The latest news from Acer.

Hurry and register, as other advantages await you!

How to register

To register your Acer product, please visit www.acer.com. Tap Registration and follow the simple instructions.

You can also register directly from your DA241HL by tapping the Registration icon.

After we receive your product registration, you will be sent a confirmation email with important data that you should keep in a safe place.

Setting up

Unpacking your DA241HL

Your new DA241HL 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 DA241HL

• Setup poster

• Keyboard and Mouse (optional)

• Mini USB cable

• HDMI cable (optional)

• MHL cable (optional)

• AC adapter

• Warranty card

7Unpacking your DA241HL

Getting to know your DA241HL

Front view

No. Item Description

1 Front-facing camera A 2-megapixel camera for video chats and self-

portrait images.

2 Touchscreen 24” 1920 x 1080 optical touch screen.

3 Speakers Emit stereo audio.

4 Input switch key Press to switch input source.

5 Function key Press to open the main menu.

6 Volume down key;

function key

7 Volume up key;

function key

8 Power indicator Indicates power status.

9 Power button Press and hold to turn the DA241HL on, press

10 Microphone Receives audio for video chats and Internet calls.

Volume down; function key (-)

Volume up; function key (+)

briefly to turn the screen on/off or enter sleep mode; press and hold to turn the DA241HL off.

Back view

No. Item Description

1 USB ports (Master) Connects with external USB devices, such as a

keyboard, mouse or storage device.

2 Mini USB port Connects to your PC.

3 Micro USB port (Slave) Connects to media devices (such as media

players or smartphones) that support Media Transfer Protocol.

Note: If your system hangs, please unplug the device.

4 Card reader slot Insert a memory card.

5 3.5 mm headphone jack Connects to stereo headphones.

Back panel

No. Item Description

1 Ethernet (RJ-45) port Connects to an Ethernet network.

2 HDMI port (MHL) Supports high-definition digital video connections.

3 DC-in jack Connects to the DC power supply.

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9Getting to know your DA241HL

Using your DA241HL

Setting up your DA241HL

Open the stand until it snaps in place. Then, tilt the display panel to an angle of between 20 and 75 degrees from an upright position. Connect the DC-in jack to your DA241HL and plug the AC adapter into any AC outlet.

Warning: Only use the bundled power adapter to power your DA241HL.

Turning on for the first time

To turn on your DA241HL, press the power button until the screen turns on. Wait a moment for your DA241HL to get ready. You will then be asked some questions before you can use your DA241HL.

To start, tap to select your language and country, then tap St the instructions as they are displayed.

art. Follow the rest of

Note: If the DA241HL’s screen turns off, it has entered sleep mode. Briefly press

the power button to wake it up. For more information, see "Waking your DA241HL" on page 20.

If you have Internet access, your DA241HL 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, Google Talk, Google Calendar, and other Google Apps; to download apps or media from Google Play; to back up your settings to Google servers; and to take advantage of other Google services on your DA241HL. 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.

Note: 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 30.

Using the touchscreen

Your DA241HL 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.

Note: The system will automatically calibrate touch coordinates during start-up. Please do not touch the screen.

Note: Sudden change in ambient light source might result in misreading of the touch coordinates. Please restart the device when this happens.

11Using the touchscreen

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