Acer HOLO360 User Manual
User’s Manual
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Acer Holo360 User’s Manual
Models: C01 / CW01
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This revision: September 2017
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Table of contents - 3
Setting up 4
Unpacking your camera........................... 4
Getting to know your camera................... 5
Views .......................................................... 5
Charging the battery ................................... 6
Setting up for the first time....................... 7
Inserting a microSD card (and optional
SIM card) .................................................... 7
Using your smart camera 8
Turning on for the first time...................... 8
Sign in to or create a Google account......... 8
Choose your Mode...................................... 9
Activating a new SIM card .......................... 9
Using the touchscreen............................. 9
The Lock screen .................................... 10
Waking your camera ................................. 10
Security Options........................................ 10
Camera mode........................................ 11
Default mode - Android OS ................... 12
Switching to Camera mode ....................... 12
Shutting down your camera................... 12
Using the Camera 13
Icons and indicators............................... 14
Camcorder mode ...................................... 15
Additional controls..................................... 15
Mode Selector........................................... 16
Picture options menu ................................ 16
More and Settings menu ........................... 17
Taking a photo....................................... 18
Shooting a video.................................... 18
Viewing photos and videos.................... 18
Organizing albums .................................... 18
Using the Android OS 20
The Home screen .................................. 20
Navigation.............................................. 21
Favorites tray ............................................ 21
The Apps list ............................................. 22
Extended Home screens........................... 22
Camera access ......................................... 22
Access requests........................................ 23
Search....................................................... 23
Status and notification area ...................... 25
The virtual keyboard .............................. 27
Personalizing the Home screen............. 27
Making calls 29
Before making a call .............................. 29
Making a call.......................................... 29
Dialing a number from Call History ........... 29
Viewing missed calls................................. 30
Making a call to one of your contacts........ 30
Dialing an international number ................ 30
Direct dial widget ...................................... 31
The voice call screen ............................. 31
Answering or declining a call .................... 31
Conference calls ....................................... 32
Getting more apps 33
Play Store ................................................. 33
Advanced settings 35
Wireless & networks ................................. 35
Network settings ....................................... 37
Display ...................................................... 38
Adjusting the volume ................................ 38
Setting the date and time.......................... 38
Setting alarms ........................................... 39
Changing language and text options ........ 39
Connecting to a PC................................ 39
Synchronization ........................................ 40
Apps (applications) ................................ 40
Uninstalling an app ................................... 40
Restoring to factory settings .................. 40
Accessories and tips 42
Using the headset.................................. 42
Using a Bluetooth headset........................ 42
Putting your camera in Airplane mode... 42
Restarting your camera ......................... 43
Appendix 44
FAQ and troubleshooting....................... 44
Audio......................................................... 44
Multimedia files ......................................... 44
Google Play Store..................................... 45
System information and performance....... 45
Power........................................................ 45
RAM / ROM .............................................. 45
Internal storage ......................................... 46
Security..................................................... 46
Temperature ............................................. 46
Other sources of help ............................ 46
Warnings and precautions 47
Medical devices ........................................ 48
Vehicles .................................................... 49
Potentially explosive environments........... 49
Emergency calls .................................... 50
Taking care of your camera ................... 50
Specifications 52
Performance ............................................. 52
Display ...................................................... 52
Dimensions ............................................... 53
Connectivity .............................................. 53
Expansion ................................................. 53
Cameras ................................................... 54
Power........................................................ 54
End User License Agreement 55
4 - Setting up
Note
SETTING UP
Unpacking your camera
Your new camera 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:
• Your new Acer smart camera
• USB cable
• AC adapter
• Card tray ejection tool
• Leather protector case
• Wrist lanyard
In-box content varies depending on country and region.
Getting to know your camera
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Views
Setting up - 5
1. Pressure opening
Equalizes pressure inside and outside the camera.
2. Microphone
For capturing audio.
3. Volume up/down buttons
Increase or decrease the audio volume.
Camera app: Adjusts EV.
4. Card tray
Accepts a microSD card and, on certain configurations, a nano SIM card.
5. Strap loop
Attach a wrist or neck strap here.
6. Camera
187° cameras for taking high-resolution images.
7. Power LED
Indicated the power or charging status.
6 - Setting up
8. Touchscreen
For viewing content from your camera or entering data.
9. 3.5 mm headphone jack
Connects to stereo headphones.
10.Micro USB port
For connecting to a PC or a charger.
11.Power button
Suspends or wakes the camera (long press to turn the camera on or off).
12.Camera button
Opens the Camera app (long press to open the Camera app from
suspend).
Camera app: Takes a photo or starts video recording.
13.Camera
187° cameras for taking high-resolution images.
14.Speaker
Emits audio from your camera.
Charging the battery
For initial use, you need to charge your camera for eight hours. After
that you can recharge the battery as needed.
Connect the AC adapter cord to the USB connector on your camera.
Setting up for the first time
microSD card
Nano SIM (optional)
Inserting a microSD card (and optional SIM card)
1. Turn off the camera by pressing and holding
the power button.
2. Using the supplied tool, remove the card tray
by pressing the tip of the tool into the release
hole on the tray.
3. Insert a microSD card (and optional
SIM card).
4. Replace the tray and press it firmly
into place, taking care to ensure that
the cards remain properly seated in
the tray.
Setting up - 7
8 - Using your smart camera
Note
Important
USING YOUR SMART CAMERA
If you are familiar with the Android set up process, the you can jump
straight to Using the Camera on page 13.
Turning on for the first time
To turn on your camera, press and hold the
power button until you see the Acer logo.
Wait a moment for your camera to start.
You will then be asked some questions
before you can use your camera.
To start, tap to select your language then
tap Let’s go. Follow the rest of the
instructions as they are displayed.
If the camera screen turns off, it has entered
sleep mode. Briefly press the power button
to wake it up. For more information see
Waking your camera on page 10.
The Emergency call option is only available on LTE models.
Sign in to or create a Google account
If you have Internet access, your camera 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, Google Calendar,
and some 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 camera.
Using your smart camera - 9
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 Synchronization on
page 40.
Choose your Mode
As you finish the set up process, you may
choose to use either Camera or Default
mode.
Camera mode allows you to use the device
primarily as a camera, with easy access to
camera modes and settings. See Camera
mode on page 11.
Default mode allows your device to act like
an Android device, with a camera app that
allows you to take photos. See Using the
Android OS on page 20.
Activating a new SIM card
If you are using your SIM card for the first time (LTE models only), it
may require activation. Contact your network operator for details on
how to do this.
Using the touchscreen
Your camera 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 list of actions available
for that item. On the pop-up menu that appears, tap the action you
want to perform.
10 - Using your smart camera
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 Lock screen
If you will not use your camera for a while, briefly
press the power button to lock access. This saves
power and ensures your camera does not
unintentionally use any services. Your camera will
lock automatically if it is not used for one minute.
Waking your camera
If the screen is off and the camera does not react to any taps on the
screen, then it has been locked and is in sleep mode.
Press the power button to wake your camera. Unlock your camera by
sliding your finger upwards across the screen.
There are three icons at the bottom of the lock screen (from left to
right): Voice search, lock, and camera. Place your finger on an icon
and swipe upwards to unlock the screen or start the associated app.
If there are notifications displayed on the lock screen, you can swipe
downwards to view the notifications. Swipe a notification to the left or
right to remove it.
Security Options
For additional security, you may set a code or number that must be
entered to access the camera, such as an unlock pattern (a set of
dots that must be swiped in the correct order) or a PIN. Open the
Apps list and tap Settings > Security > Screen lock. If you forget
your unlock settings, please refer to Security on page 46.
Using your smart camera - 11
Note
Camera mode
Camera mode provides quick access to camera features. Each screen
shows four options; swipe the screen left to see the next screen.
Tap an icon to open use your camera. For more information about the
camera app see Using the Camera on page 13.
First screen:
• Take a 360° image.
• Take a 360° video.
• Take a Panoramic photo.
• Take a Panoramic video.
Second screen:
• Open the HoloGallery to view images.
• Take a time-lapse video.
• Add your location and a weather report to a photo.
• Use settings for improved night-time shots.
Third screen:
• Open the App List
• Custom app shortcuts.
• Open the App List then tap and hold an app to
replace a ’+’ icon with an app shortcut.
If you add more than three shortcuts then a
fourth screen will be added with additional
spaces for app shortcuts.
12 - Using your smart camera
Settings
Tap the Settings icon to change the wallpaper, or
to switch the Startup screen. Select HoloLauncher
for Camera mode or Launcher3 for Default mode.
Status and notifications
Swipe down from the top of the screen to display Quick Settings
shortcuts, and notification details. See Status and notification area
on page 25.
Default mode - Android OS
If you need any help using the Android features of your Smart camera,
please see Using the Android OS on page 20.
Switching to Camera mode
From the Home screen, open the Apps List and select HL Settings.
Tap Startup screen, then HoloLauncher.
Shutting down your camera
If you won’t use your camera for an extended period of time, turn it off
to save battery power. To turn off your camera (even when locked),
press and hold the power button until a menu displays (about one
second). Tap Power off and confirm the shut down. To force a
shutdown, press and hold the power button until the camera shuts
down (about four seconds).
Using the Camera - 13
USING THE CAMERA
Your smart camera features two 187° cameras mounted on the front
and on the rear, which can combine to create a 360° image of your
surroundings.
To activate the camera:
• if you are in Camera mode (see Camera mode on page 11), tap an
icon from the Home screen.
• swipe the camera icon up from the Lock screen,
• open HoloCamera from the Apps list or the Favorites
tray, or
• swipe right from the Home screen.
You can view photos or videos (and other images on your
camera) in the HoloGallery app. Open the HoloGallery
app from the Home screen or tap the thumbnail of the last
image in the corner of the HoloCamera screen. See
Viewing photos and videos on page 18.
14 - Using the Camera
Options and Settings
Shutter button
Switch primary camera
Mode selector
Last picture thumbnail
Picture options
Camera /
Camcorder select
Center view
Icons and indicators
The camera window provides multiple controls on the image screen.
Tap the Shutter button
Tap the thumbnail image to open the gallery.
In 360° mode, drag the photo image to move the central focus of the
image. Tap Center view to return to the default view.
or press the Camera button to take a picture.
Using the Camera - 15
Options and Settings
Shutter button
Switch primary camera
Mode selector
Last picture thumbnail
Picture options
Camera /
Camcorder switch
Center view
Camcorder mode
Tap the Camera / Camcorder switch to enter camcorder mode. Tap
the shutter to begin filming. While filming, you are unable to access
most settings.
While filming, tap the camera icon next to the Shutter button to
capture a photo of the scene.
Tap the Shutter button again to stop filming.
Additional controls
The volume buttons on the side of the camera adjust EV levels
(brightness).
16 - Using the Camera
Note
Press and hold the camera button to switch between camera and
camcorder modes.
Mode Selector
Tap the Mode selector icon to open a list of
modes. Tap an icon to select a mode.
Modes
360° - Take a 360° image, using both
camera lenses.
Panorama - Take a wide panorama image.
Picture options menu
Some options are not available in all camera or video modes.
Tap the Picture options icon to see options.
Auto - Use automatic settings for best results.
Night - Use settings for improved night-time shots.
I’m here - Add text with your location and a weather report to a photo
(camera only).
Slow motion - capture video at a higher speed so playback will be in
slow motion (video only).
Time lapse - capture video at a slower speed so playback will be
accelerated (video only). Tap the icon to change the delay between
captures frames (2 - 10 seconds).
Using the Camera - 17
Note
More and Settings menu
Some options or settings are not available in all camera or video modes.
Tap the More icon to view some image options and
Settings. Tap an icon to turn that feature on or off
(described below), or tap the Settings icon for more
settings.
Timer
Set a delay of 3, 5, or 10 seconds before the image is taken.
Settings
General settings
Power saving mode - adjust screen and power settings to increase
battery life when the battery is low.
Location - store the location in the image data.
Storage - store images and video on the internal memory or an SD
card (if installed).
Capture settings
Stabilizer - turn stabilization on or off.
Continuous shot - tap and hold the shutter button to take a series of
rapid-fire images.
Grid - display a grid on the camera screen.
Video settings
Video stabilizer - turn stabilization on or off.
Audio mode - turn audio on or off (normal or mute).
Reset
Restore all settings to their original values.
18 - Using the Camera
Note
Taking a photo
1. If necessary, adjust the settings described above.
2. Frame your subject and steady your camera.
3. Tap the Shutter button to take a picture.
Shooting a video
1. Tap the Camcorder button to switch camcorder mode.
2. Frame your subject and steady your camera and zoom in or out as
needed.
3. Tap the Shutter button to start taking a video. Tap the Shutter
button to stop recording video.
Viewing photos and videos
After you have taken your photo or video, it is
automatically saved; you can view it in HoloGallery by
tapping the thumbnail in the corner of the screen or by
opening the HoloGallery app.
HoloGallery allows you to view 360° images. Tap on an
image to open it. You can swipe to move your point of view and zoom
into any point in the image.
Organizing albums
Tap the text at the top of the screen to
organize your images into Times or
Locations.
To organize by Location, turn on the
Location setting before taking photos or
videos.
After selecting an album, you may choose
to view the 360 Raw images (images and
videos taken in 360° mode), or Collections
of standard images and videos.
See Settings on page 17.
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