Acer M310 User Manual
User’s Manual
© 2011 All Rights Reserved
Acer M310 Smartphone User’s Manual
Model: M310
First issue: 10/2011
Acer M310 Smartphone
Model number: __________________________________
Serial number: ___________________________________
Date of purchase: ________________________________
Place of purchase: ________________________________
Table of Contents
End User License Agreement
Features and functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Product registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Setting up
Unpacking your smartphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Getting to know your smartphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Installing or removing the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Installing a SIM card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Using your smartphone
Turning on for the first time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Using the touchscreen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
The Start screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Hubs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Additional menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Status icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Adjusting the volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Entering text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Using voice commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
People
The people Hub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Making calls
Before making a call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Making a call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
The voice call screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Messaging
Creating a new message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Replying to a message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
MMS messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Dictating messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Messaging settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Going online
Browsing the Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
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Setting up email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Maps and navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Using the camera
Camera icons and settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Taking a photo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Shooting a video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Viewing photos and videos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Advanced settings
Activating or deactivating connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Security and privacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Personalizing your phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Connecting to a PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Multimedia playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Date, time and alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Updating your phone’s operating system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Restoring to factory settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Accessories and tips
Using the headset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Creating a new access point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Sharing your Internet connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Appendix
FAQ and troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Other sources of help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Warnings and precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Emergency calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Disposal and recycling information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Taking care of your smartphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
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End User License Agreement
IMPORTANT-READ CAREFULLY: THIS END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT ("AGREEMENT") IS A LEGAL AGREEMENT
BETWEEN YOU (EITHER AN INDIVIDUAL OR A SINGLE ENTITY), AND ACER INC. INCLUDING ITS SUBSIDIARIES ("ACER")
FOR THE SOFTWARE (WHETHER PROVIDED BY ACER OR BY ACER'S LICENSORS OR SUPPLIERS) THAT ACCOMPANIES
THIS AGREEMENT, INCLUDING ANY ASSOCIATED MEDIA, PRINTED MATERIALS AND RELATED USER ELECTRONIC
DOCUMENTATION WHICH MAY BE BRANDED "ACER" ("SOFTWARE"). AGREEMENTS RELATING TO ANY OTHER PRODUCT
OR TOPIC ARE NEITHER INTENDED NOR SHOULD THEY BE IMPLIED. BY INSTALLING THE ACCOMPANYING SOFTWARE
OR ANY PORTION THEREOF, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT. IF YOU
DO NOT AGREE TO ALL OF THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT, DO NOT CONTINUE THE INSTALLATION
PROCESS AND IMMEDIATELY DELETE ALL INSTALLED FILES, IF ANY, OF THE ACCOMPANYING SOFTWARE FROM YOUR
PHONE.
IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A VALIDLY-LICENSED COPY OF THE APPLICABLE SOFTWARE, YOU ARE NOT AUTHORIZED TO
INSTALL, COPY OR OTHERWISE USE THE SOFTWARE, AND HAVE NO RIGHTS UNDER THIS AGREEMENT.
The Software is protected by U.S. and international copyright laws and conventions as well as other intellectual property laws
and treaties. The Software is licensed, not sold.
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Acer grants to you the following non-exclusive and non-transferable rights with respect to the Software. Under this Agreement,
you may:
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the Software will be used;
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electronically.
RESTRICTIONS
You ma y N O T:
1. Use or copy the Software except as provided in this Agreement;
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third party accepts the terms of this Agreement.
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Acer is not obligated to provide technical or other support for the Software.
ACER LIVE UPDATE
Certain of the software contains elements that enable the use of the Acer Live Update service, which allows for updates for such
software to be automatically downloaded and installed on your phone. By installing the software, you hereby agree and consent
that Acer (or its licensors) may automatically check the version of such software that you are using on your phone and may
provide upgrades to such software that may be automatically downloaded on to your phone.
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SUCH DAMAGES.
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NOTWITHSTANDING ANY DAMAGES THAT YOU MIGHT INCUR FOR ANY REASON WHATSOEVER (INCLUDING, WITHOUT
ATION, ALL DAMAGES REFERENCED ABOVE AND ALL DIRECT OR GENERAL DAMAGES), THE ENTIRE LIABILITY OF
LIMIT
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CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
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In such event, you must:
1. Cease all use of the Software;
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All disclaimers of warranties and limitation of liability set forth in this Agreement shall survive termination of this Agreement.
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of this Agreement will remain in full force and effect.
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Software provided hereunder by Acer's licensors or suppliers ("Third Party Software") is made available to you for your personal,
non-commercial use only. You may not use the Third Party Software in any manner that could damage, disable, overburden, or
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the Third Party Software in any manner that could interfere with any other party's use and enjoyment of the Third Party Services,
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Third Party Services is also subject to additional terms and conditions and policies which can be accessed through our global
website.
Privacy policy
During registration you will be asked to submit some information to Acer. Please refer to Acer’s privacy policy at www.acer.com
or your local Acer website.
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Getting to know your smartphone
Features and functions
Your new smartphone offers leading, easy-to-access multimedia and entertainment
features. You can:
• Access your email while on the move.
• Connect to the Internet at high speed, via HSDPA (7.2 Mbps), HSUPA (2
Mbps) or Wi-Fi.
• Keep in touch with your friends via your Contacts and social networking
application
Product registration
When using your product for the first time, it is recommended that you immediately
register it. This will give you access to some 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
You can register directly from your smartphone by tapping Acer Registration from
the applications list, or visit our website at http://registration.acer.com and
choose your country and follow the simple instructions.
After we receive your product registration, you will
important data that you should keep in a safe place.
s.
be sent a confirmation email with
7Features and functions
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 M310 Smartphone
• Battery
•Quick Guide
•USB cable
•AC adapter
•Headset
Getting to know your smartphone
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No. Item Description
1 Power button
2 3.5 mm headphone jack Connect to stereo headphones.
3 Phone speaker
4Touchscreen
5 Back button
6 Start button
Press to turn the screen on/off or enter sleep mode;
press and hold to turn the smartphone on or off.
Emits audio from your smartphone; suitable for holding
to your ear.
3.6-inch, 480 x 800 pixel capacitive touchscreen to
display data, phone content and enter information.
Go back one menu step; close the keyboard; press and
hold to view thumbnails of previously opened steps.
Return to the Start screen; press and hold to open Tell
Me (please refer to "Using voice commands" on page
17).
8Unpacking your smartphone
No. Item Description
7 Search button Open the search function.
8 Charge indicator Indicates battery charge status.
Dim the display and deactivate the touchscreen when
Proximity and light sensor
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and IR LED
10 Volume up/down buttons Increase or decrease the phone volume.
11 Camera button Activate the camera or take a picture.
12 Camera
13 Handsfree speaker
14 Microphone Internal microphone.
15 Micro USB connector Connect to a USB cable/charger.
the device is brought near the face during a call.
Adjust the display brightness depending on lighting
conditions.
A 5-megapixel camera for taking high-resolution
images.
Emits audio from your smartphone; suitable for
handsfree use.
LED indicators
Charge indicator:
LED state Color Description
Off Normal status.
Constantly on
Slow flashing
Fast, double flash Red
Red Device plugged in: Battery is charging.
Green Device plugged in: Battery is fully charged.
Red
Green Missed call; voice mail; new message.
Device unplugged: Battery is low and should be
charged.
Battery is critically low and needs to be charged
urgently.
Important: The low battery warnings override all other LED indications.
Tip: If your phone is being used (i.e. unlocked), the indicator does not show missed event
notifications.
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.
9Installing or removing the battery
Installing the battery
Insert your fingernail into the cutout between
the battery cover and the phone. Unclip the
cover and li
Place the battery into the battery
compartment, lining up the battery connectors with those at the
bottom 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.
ft off the battery cover.
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 10.
Lift the battery out of the compartment using the clip on the top of the battery.
Replace the battery cover as described above.
Installing a SIM 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 bottom of the battery bay.
1. Turn off the phone by pressing and hol
onscreen instructions to turn off your phone.
ding the power button; follow the
10Installing a SIM card
2. Open the cover and remove the battery as described
in "Removing the battery" on page 10.
3. Insert the SIM card as shown.
4. Replace the battery and battery cover.
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 provider.
To cancel the SIM lock, contact your network provider.
11Installing a SIM card
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.
Note: You will be asked for your Windows Live ID during setup. A Windows Live ID is
necessary to use some features on your phone.
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 provider for details on how to do this.
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.
Ta p:
Hold your finger on the screen and drag across the screen to select text and
Drag:
images.
Tap and hold:
On the pop-up menu that appears, tap the action you want to perform.
Scroll: T
screen in the direction that you want to scroll.
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.
Tap and hold an item to see a menu of actions available for that item.
o scroll up or down the screen, simply drag your finger up or down the
12Turning on for the first time
Waking your smartphone
If the screen is off and the smartphone does not react to
any taps on the screen or front panel button, then it has
been locked and is in sleep mode.
Press the power button to wake your
the lock screen up to unlock the phone.
Note: If you have set a phone password, you will need to enter it to unlock the phone.
Please refer to "Security and privacy" on page 33.
smartphone. Swipe
Changing the lock screen wallpaper
You can change your lock screen wallpaper to an image of your choice.
1. Open the applications list and tap Setting
wallpaper.
2. Choose where the image you want to use is: Preset wallpapers;
photos; or a photo album.
s > lock + wallpaper > change
camera
Note: If the photo is larger than the allowed size, you will be able to crop it. Position the
area you want to use as your wallpaper in the crop box and tap
The Start screen
The first screen you see after starting up the phone is the
Start screen. This screen displays a selection of
information in live tiles which update in real time. Tap a tile
to open the corresponding application or Hub (please see
"Hubs" on page 14 for more information).
Tiles show you things like how many new messages you
have, missed calls,
your photo album, and XBOX LIVE.
13The Start screen
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