Acer S500 User Manual

S500

User Guide

Acer Liquid Smartphone User’s Manual

Model: S500

First issue: 08/2012

Acer Liquid Smartphone

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Date of purchase: ______________________________

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Table of contents........................................................................................................3

Setting up....................................................................................................................5

Unpacking your smartphone ..................................................................................5

Getting to know your smartphone..........................................................................5

Installing or removing the battery...........................................................................6

Installing a SIM or microSD Card ...........................................................................7

Using your smartphone .............................................................................................8

Turning on for the first time ....................................................................................8

Using the touchscreen............................................................................................8

The Home screen .................................................................................................11

Locking your smartphone.....................................................................................15

Managing contacts...................................................................................................17

Managing your contacts.......................................................................................17

Making calls..............................................................................................................18

Before making a call.............................................................................................18

Making a call.........................................................................................................18

The voice call screen............................................................................................20

Internet calling..........................................................................................................21

Adding an Internet calling account.......................................................................21

Editing or removing an Internet calling account ...................................................21

Using Internet calling............................................................................................21

Receiving Internet calls.........................................................................................21

Calling a contact’s Internet calling address .........................................................21

Calling a phone number using Internet calling .....................................................21

Messaging.................................................................................................................23

Creating a new message......................................................................................23

Replying to a message .........................................................................................24

MMS messages....................................................................................................24

Going online..............................................................................................................26

Browsing the Internet ...........................................................................................26

Setting up your Google email ...............................................................................26

Composing an email.............................................................................................27

Setting up Email ...................................................................................................27

Maps, Navigation, Places and Latitude................................................................28

AcerCloud setup.......................................................................................................29

AcerCloud setup for Windows 7...........................................................................29

Using the Camera.....................................................................................................32

Camera icons and indicators................................................................................32

Taking a photo......................................................................................................33

Shooting a video...................................................................................................34

Viewing photos and videos...................................................................................35

Geotagging ...........................................................................................................35

Advanced settings....................................................................................................36

Putting your smartphone in Airplane mode..........................................................36

Adjusting settings .................................................................................................36

Connecting to a PC ..............................................................................................40

FM radio ...............................................................................................................41

Multimedia playback.............................................................................................41

Restoring to factory settings ................................................................................42

Accessories and tips................................................................................................44

Using the headset.................................................................................................44

Using a Bluetooth headset ...................................................................................44

Inserting a microSD Card .....................................................................................44

Appendix ...................................................................................................................45

FAQ and troubleshooting .....................................................................................45

Other sources of help ...........................................................................................46

Warnings and precautions....................................................................................46

Emergency calls ...................................................................................................49

Disposal and recycling information ......................................................................49

Taking care of your smartphone...........................................................................49

Specifications .......................................................................................................51

Safety....................................................................................................................54

End User License Agreement..................................................................................59

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 Smartphone

• Battery

•Quick Guide

•USB cable

•AC adapter

•Headset

Getting to know your smartphone

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No. Item Description

1 Micro USB connector Connect to a USB cable/charger.

2 Power button Press to turn the screen on/off or enter sleep mode;

press and hold to turn the smartphone on or off.

3 3.5 mm headphone jack Connect to stereo headphones.

No. Item Description

4 Phone speaker Emits audio from your smartphone; suitable for

holding to your ear.

5 Touchscreen 4.3-inch, 1280 x 720 pixel capacitive touchscreen to

display data, phone content and enter information.

6 Volume up/down buttons Increase or decrease the phone volume.

7 Flash LED flash for camera.

8 Camera 8-megapixel camera for taking high-resolution

images.

9 Handsfree speaker Emits audio from your smartphone; suitable for

handsfree use.

10 Microphone Internal microphone.

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.

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 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.

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 4. Lift the battery out of the compartment by lifting at the top of the battery.

Replace the battery cover as described above.

Installing a SIM or microSD Card

To take full advantage of your smartphone’s telephony capabilities, you must install a SIM card. The Micro SIM card holder is located at the top of the battery bay.

Note: Your smartphone requires a Micro SIM. Please contact your network operator if your SIM card is too large.

Additionally, you may wish to increase your smartphone’s storage by inserting a microSD Card into the slot provided. This is next to the Micro SIM card slot.

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, above.

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.

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.

Sign in to or create your AcerCloud account

If you have Internet access, your smartphone allows you to access and save files on your AcerCloud.

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.

Using the touchscreen

Your smartphone uses a touchscreen for selecting items and entering information. Use your finger to tap the screen.

Ta p: 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.

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 path from letter to letter, lifting up only after the last letter. 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 double letter by scribbling slightly or making a loop on 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 t he +!= button to see numbers and special characters; tap the page (shift) key to see even more.

Additional keys vary depending on the type of text you enter, e.g. a key to add a smiley is available when typing a text message. Like other keys, tap and hold for additional options.

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 Set the language used by the keyboard.

Swype Connect

Personal dictionary Check words added you your personal dictionary.

Updates Check for application and dictionary updates.

• Add contact names and words used in posts to your personal dictionary.

• Change data settings.

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.

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 t he ?123 button to see numbers and special characters, and then tap the ALT key to see even more.

You can switch between multiple input languages by 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 the Settings icon, Language & input and then tap the settings 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.

Predictive text

Both Swype 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.

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 application dock which 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 on page 10.

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.

"Changing application dock icons"

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 the Home screen, tap and drag the icon from the Home screen to Remove 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 already on the Home screen, tap and 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.

Adding or removing folders

You can also add folders to your Home screen. To create a new folder drag and drop an applicatoin icon onto another application icon in the Home screen. This will create an Unamed 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 on the folder icon to display the applications 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, tap and hold an icon to select it. Either drag the icon to the Home page, or to Remove at the top of the screen.

Changing the wallpaper

On the Home screen, tap an hold the screen and then tap either the Lock screen or Home screen to change the wallpaper. You can choose from images stored in the Gallery, or Live Wallpapers featuring animated or interactive backgrounds, or standard wallpapers.

Multitasking

You can have multiple applications open at the same time. To open a new application, tap to return to the Home screen, then start the new application.

To view your active applications, tap . Then tap an icon to go to the application.

Tip: To prolong battery life, it is better to close an application when you’ve finished using it. Do this by either pressing Back, or Menu and then Exit (if available).

Recent apps

To access recently opened apps while working on another process, tap .

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 are on the last page of applications, swipe to the left to see widgets available on your tablet.

Tap t he Shop icon to open the Google Play.

To quickly jump to applications or widgets, tap the APPS or

WIDGETS tabs at the top of the Application menu.

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.

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. To view settings and controls, slide your finger to the left or right. Four pages are available: Music, Notifications, Settings and Alarm.

Connection icons

Note: Some connection icons appear blue if you have an active Google account.

Icon Description Icon Description

Connected to GPRS mobile network Cellular signal strength

Connected to EDGE mobile network Mobile data transfering

Connected to 3G mobile network No signal

Connect to HSDPA network Connected to a wireless network

Roaming Bluetooth is on

Wireless tethering is activated Bluetooth connected

USB tethering is activated Airplane mode (Wireless

USB and wireless tethering are activated

connectivity disconnected. Please disable airplane mode before trying to make a call.)

Battery icons

Icon Description Icon Description

Battery is very low Battery is partially drained

Battery is low Battery is full

Battery is charging

Notification icons

Icon Description Icon Description

Alarm is set SIM card is invalid or not installed

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

GPS is on

Uploading data

Icon Description Icon Description

Phone is connected to PC via USB Downloading data (animated)

Carrier data use threshold exceeded Download finished

Connected to or disconnected from virtual private network (VPN)

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.

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 smartphone. Unlock your smartphone by touching the middle of the screen and drag to the left or right.

Lock screen apps

To activate frequently used applications, tap one of the four Lock screen apps on the bottom of the screen then drag to the left or right. This opens that application immediately.

Note: To change these applications tap and hold an empty area on the the Home screen,

then select the icon. Tap a shortcut and select the app you want to add to the lock

screen.

Security Options

For additional security, you may set a code or number that must be entered to access the tablet, such as an unlock pattern (a set of dots that must be tapped in the correct order). 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 42.

Shutting down your smartphone

If you won’t use your smartphone for an extended period of time, turn it off to save battery power. To turn off your smartphone (even when locked), press and hold the power button for one second. You will then be asked to confirm the shut down. To force a shutdown, press and hold the power button for four seconds.

Managing contacts

Managing your contacts

Your smartphone features an address book that allows you to save contacts to either the internal memory or onto your SIM card.

Open the People application from the Application menu or tap the People tab from the Dialer to view your contacts.

If you don’t have any contacts stored on your phone, you can import your Google account contacts, add a new contact or import contacts from your SIM or SD card. Open the People application from the Application menu

and then tap to add a contact, to search for a

contact, or tap 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 information about the contact, such as: name, phone number and email address.

Ta p Add another field to add things such as IM address, any personal notes about the contact, phonetic name, or link to a website.

To assign an image to your contact, tap the silhouette and select whether to take a photo or select an image from your smartphone’s picture gallery.

When done, click Done at the top of the screen.

Tapping on the contacts name will bring up their profile. Ta p

while 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.

Tip: You may also create a contact from an already dialed or received number, see "Saving a dialed number to contacts" on page 16.

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 to make the call.

4. To end the call, tap .

If the contact you need is displayed, simply tap the contact name to make a 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 the call, tap the number or contact’s name. While viewing the details of a call, tap call log; Edit number before call.

for other options: Remove from

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

2. Select the call from the list and tap view the call in your Call Log.

icon.

the missed calls.

You can save phone numbers to your contacts list from the Call Log. Please refer to "Adding a contact" on page 14 for further details.

Saving a dialed number to contacts

You can save a number you have dialed to your contacts for future use.

1. Tap the Call log tab in the phone application to view your recently dialed numbers.

2. Tap on the number, and then tap to add to your contacts.

Making a call to one of your contacts

Calling a contact from the People tab

1. Tap the People tab in the onscreen number pad to view your contacts.

2. Tap on a contact to call them.

Calling a contact from the People application

1. Tap the People icon in the Home screen or in the Application menu to view your contacts.

2. Tap on a contact to open their profile.

3. Tap on the contact’s phone number to call them.

Dialing an international number

When dialing international numbers, there is no need to enter the international direct dialing prefix (’00’ etc.) before the country code. Simply tap and hold 0+ on the onscreen number pad until + appears onscreen.

Warning: International call rates can vary greatly depending on the country you are calling and your network provider. We suggest you check all call rates with your network provider, to avoid excessive phone bills. If you are using your smartphone abroad, roaming charges will apply. Consult your network provider for roaming rates specific to the country you are visiting before you leave.

Direct dial widget

You may add a direct dial widget for a contact on your Home screen. Open the Application menu, then tap the WIDGETS tab. Tap and hold Direct dial and you will be able to place the widget on your Home screen. Once placed, you will be able to select a contact to associate with that particular widget on your Home screen.

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