Acer X2 S59 User Manual
User’s Manual
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Acer Liquid X2 User’s Manual
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This revision: October 2015
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Table of contents - 3
Setting up 5
Unpacking your smartphone.................... 5
Getting to know your smartphone............ 5
Views .......................................................... 5
Charging the battery ................................... 6
Installing a SIM or microSD card ............. 7
SIM card lock .............................................. 9
Using your smartphone 10
Turning on for the first time.................... 10
Sign in to or create a Google account ... 10
Entering your PIN...................................... 10
Activating a new SIM card ........................ 10
Locking your smartphone ...................... 11
Waking your smartphone.......................... 11
Navigating through menus and options . 11
Using the touchscreen........................... 12
Onscreen keyboards ............................. 13
Google keyboard....................................... 13
Predictive text ........................................... 14
The Home screen .................................. 14
Search....................................................... 15
The extended Home screen...................... 15
Personalizing the Home screen ................ 16
The Application (Apps) menu.................... 18
Notification and status area ...................... 18
Multitasking ............................................... 19
Managing contacts 20
Managing your contacts ........................ 20
Adding a contact ....................................... 20
Making calls 22
Before making a call .............................. 22
Making a call ......................................... 23
Dialing a number from call history............. 23
Viewing missed calls................................. 23
Making a call to one of your contacts........ 24
Dialing an international number ................ 24
Direct dial widget....................................... 24
Answering or declining a call ................. 25
Internet calling 27
Adding an internet calling account......... 27
Editing or removing an internet calling
account .................................................. 27
Using internet calling ............................. 27
Receiving internet calls.......................... 27
Calling a contact’s internet calling
address.................................................. 28
Calling a phone number using internet
calling .................................................... 28
Messaging 29
Creating a new message ....................... 29
Replying to a message .......................... 30
Multimedia messages ............................ 31
Receiving multimedia messages .............. 31
Going online 33
Browsing the internet ............................. 33
Using the browser ..................................... 33
Setting up Email..................................... 34
Google services ..................................... 34
Setting up your Google email ................... 34
Voice search ............................................. 35
Play Store ................................................. 36
Google Hangouts...................................... 38
Maps, Navigation, Places and Latitude .... 38
Using the Camera 39
Camera/camcorder icons and indicators ..
39
Mode Selector........................................... 41
Settings menus ......................................... 43
Taking a photo ....................................... 44
Shooting a video .................................... 44
Supported formats .................................... 44
Viewing photos and videos .................... 44
Geotagging ............................................ 45
Advanced settings 46
Putting your smartphone in Airplane
mode...................................................... 46
Turning Airplane mode on or off............... 46
Restarting your smartphone .................. 46
Adjusting settings................................... 47
Activating or deactivating connections...... 47
Mobile network settings ............................ 49
Smartphone settings................................. 50
Sound ....................................................... 50
Display ...................................................... 51
Setting the date and time.......................... 51
Setting alarms ........................................... 52
Changing language and text options ........ 52
Connecting to a PC................................ 52
Synchronization ........................................ 53
FM radio................................................. 54
Applications (apps) ................................ 54
Closing an app.......................................... 54
Uninstalling an app ................................... 54
Restoring to factory settings .................. 55
Accessories and tips 56
Using the headset.................................. 56
Using a Bluetooth headset..................... 56
Creating a new access point..................... 56
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Inserting a microSD card ....................... 57
Managing your SIM cards 58
SIM Management..................................... 58
Appendix 61
FAQ and troubleshooting ....................... 61
Other sources of help............................. 63
Warnings and precautions 64
Medical devices ....................................... 65
Vehicles ................................................... 66
Potentially explosive environments.......... 66
Emergency calls..................................... 67
Taking care of your smartphone............. 67
Specifications ......................................... 69
Performance ............................................. 69
Display ...................................................... 69
Multimedia ................................................ 69
USB connector.......................................... 69
Connectivity .............................................. 70
Camera ..................................................... 70
Expansion ................................................. 70
Battery ...................................................... 70
Dimensions ............................................... 70
End User License Agreement 71
SETTING UP
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Note
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:
• Your new Acer smartphone
• USB cable
• AC adapter
• Headset
In-box content varies depending on country and region.
Getting to know your smartphone
Views
Setting up - 5
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No. Item Description
1 Second microphone Suitable for handsfree use; used for noise
cancelling.
2 Front-facing camera Use for self-portrait images and online video chat.
3 3.5 mm headphone jack Connects to stereo headphones.
4 LED indicator Indicates the phone’s charge status and if there
are any messages needing your attention.
5 Front-facing flash LED flash for camera.
6 Smartphone speaker Emits audio from your smartphone; suitable for
holding to your ear.
7 Touchscreen Capacitive touchscreen to display data,
smartphone content and enter information.
8 Phone microphone Receives audio; suitable for use when holding the
phone to your ear.
9 Micro USB connector Connects to a USB cable/charger.
10 Volume up/down button Increases or decreases the smartphone volume.
11 Power button Press to turn the screen on/off or enter sleep
mode; press and hold to turn the smartphone on
or off.
12 Rear camera A camera for taking high-resolution images.
13 Flash LED flash for camera.
14 Handsfree speaker Emits audio from your smartphone; suitable for
handsfree use.
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.
Installing a SIM or microSD card
To take full advantage of your smartphone’s telephony capabilities,
you must install a SIM card.
Your new smartphone has multiple SIM card holders; install any
combination of SIM cards.
Additionally, you may wish to increase your smartphone’s storage by
inserting a microSD card into the labeled slot.
1. Turn off the smartphone by pressing and holding the power button.
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8 - Setting up
microSD card
Micro SIM 1
Note: Your smartphone may be equipped with up to three SIM slots depending on model.
Micro SIM 3
(optional)
Micro SIM 2
(optional)
2. Carefully unclip and remove the cover as illustrated.
3. Insert the SIM or microSD card(s) as shown.
Setting up - 9
4. Align the gold-colored connectors on the battery with the connectors
at the top of the battery compartment and insert the battery.
5. Replace the cover by aligning the tabs on the cover into the slots on
the phone. Gently press the cover until it snaps in place.
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.
10 - Using your smartphone
Important
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.
You may create or sign in to an existing Google account, which will be
used to synchronize your contact list, email, calendar and other
information. Open the Application menu and then tap Settings >
Accounts > Add account. Tap the type of account you want to add
(e.g. Google). You will need internet access to complete the
synchronization process. You can create and easily access multiple
Google accounts.
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.
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.
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Back
Home
Menu
Locking your smartphone
If you will not use your smartphone for a while, briefly press the power
button to lock access. This saves battery power and ensures your
smartphone does not unintentionally use any services. Your
smartphone will lock automatically if it is not used for one minute
(depending on your settings).
Waking your smartphone
If the screen is off and the smartphone 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
smartphone. Unlock your smartphone by
sliding your finger from the bottom of the
screen to the top. Unlock and access the
phone by sliding your finger from the left of
the screen to the right. Unlock and access
the camera by sliding your finger from the
right of the screen to the left.
For additional security, you may set an
unlock pattern, a set of dots that must be
touched in the correct order to access the
smartphone. Open the Application menu and
then tap Settings > Security > Screen lock.
If you forget your unlock pattern, please refer to Unlock pattern on
page 63.
Navigating through menus and options
To navigate through menus and options, there are three buttons
beneath the screen.
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Back
Tap this button to go to the previous page, or to go up one level in a
menu.
Home
Tap this button to go directly to the Home screen. Tap and hold this
button, then drag your finger to the Google balloon that appears to
open Google Now (if available) or Search.
Menu
Tap this button to see recently opened apps. Tap an app to open it.
Swipe left or right on an app to remove the app from the recently
opened apps list. See Multitasking on page 19.
Using the touchscreen
Your smartphone 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.
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Note
Onscreen keyboards
The keyboard layout varies slightly, depending on the application and
information that is required.
Google 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 =\<
key to see even more.
You can choose another input language by tapping and holding the
comma. Alternatively, you can open the Application menu and then
tap Settings > Language & input. The keyboard layout changes
according to the selected language.
To set up multiple languages, tap Google Keyboard > Languages.
Tap and disable Use system language. Under Active input methods,
tap and enable the languages you want to add to your keyboard.
After setting up more than one language, the world button
appears next to the space bar. Tap this button to quickly toggle
between multiple input languages. The language being used is
indicated on the space bar.
Text assistance
The Android keyboard has various features that assist you to enter
correct text. In the Application menu, tap Settings > Language &
input. Then tap Android Keyboard. From here you can enable or
disable several keyboard-related settings.
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Search
Time and Status
Application menu
Changing the text input method
To change the input method, in the Application menu tap Settings >
Language & input > Current keyboard and then select your
preferred input method.
Predictive text
Android keyboard provides predictive text input for the browser. 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
The Home screen gives you quick access to information and simple
controls with widgets or shortcuts. These display information such as
the time and weather, or provide additional controls and direct access
to apps and other frequently used features of your smartphone.
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At the bottom of the screen is the application dock which displays
default apps. Tap an icon to open the app. Tap the Application menu
icon in the middle of the application dock to view your apps. To
change apps, see Changing application dock icons on page 17.
Search
To search for apps, files or for information on the internet,
tap the Google icon.
Enter the text you want to find and tap or tap one of the
suggestions, apps or files shown in the list.
In order to search or browse the internet, you must be connected to a
cellular data (if available) or wireless network. See Going online on
page 33.
Voice search
If voice search is available, tap the microphone and speak your
search request. See Voice search on page 35.
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.
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To add a new page to the extended Home screen, tap and drag an
icon or widget to the right edge of the last page on the right, and drop
it onto the new page that is automatically created.
Personalizing the Home screen
You may personalize your Home screen by adding or removing app
shortcuts or widgets, and by changing the wallpaper.
Adding and removing shortcuts and widgets
To add shortcuts, tap the Application menu to see a list of apps you
can drag to a Home screen.
To add widgets, tap and hold anywhere on the home screen. Tap
WIDGETS to see a list of widgets you can drag to a Home screen.
Widgets are small apps that display constantly-updated information or
quick shortcuts to apps or special functions.
To move an app or widget to the Home screen, tap and hold an item
until it is selected. The Home screen will open. Drag the item to any
free area on the screen.
To move the item to a different Home screen, drag it to the side of the
screen, the Home screen will switch to the screen in that direction.
Release the item when it is positioned correctly.
To remove a shortcut or widget from the Home screen, tap and drag it
to Remove at the top of the screen.
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Resizing widgets
Some widgets can be resized. 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 app icon onto another app 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 app shortcut from a folder, tap on the folder icon to
display the apps inside and then tap and hold the app 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 apps in the application dock. Open the
Application menu and find the app you want to add. Tap and hold the
icon, then drag it to any open position in the dock. Dragging the new
app to an existing dock icon will create a folder for both icons.
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To remove an icon from the dock, tap and hold the icon to select it.
Either drag the icon to a different location outside the dock or to
Remove at the top of the screen.
Changing the wallpaper
In the Application menu, tap Settings > Display > Wallpaper.
Choose from images stored in the Gallery, Live Wallpapers (featuring
animated or interactive backgrounds), Photos or Wallpapers.
Alternatively, tap and hold anywhere on the home screen. Tap
WALLPAPERS to see a selection of images to set as your wallpaper.
The Application (Apps) menu
To access the Application menu, on the Home
screen tap in the center of the dock.
Apps are displayed in alphabetical order. Swipe
the page to the left or right to see more apps.
Notification and status area
Notification and status icons are shown at the top of the screen. The
top-right area displays a variety of status information, such as Wi-Fi
connectivity, signal strength, battery status, and time. The top-left
area displays event icons, such as a new message.
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Note
Drag the Notification area down the screen to view more information
about new events and the Quick Settings. You can drag the
Notification area upwards to hide the Quick Settings.
Multitasking
You can have multiple apps open at the same
time. To open a new app, tap the home button
to return to the Home screen, then start the new
app. Tap the Menu button to quickly navigate
back and forth between previously-opened
apps.
To extend battery life, it is better to close an app when you’ve finished using
it. Do this by either pressing the Back key until it closes or the Menu button
and selecting Exit (if available).
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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.
Tap the Contacts app from the Application
menu or tap CONTACTS from the Dialer to view
your contacts.
If you don’t have any contacts stored on your
smartphone, you can import your Google
account contacts, add a new contact or import
contacts from your SIM or SD card.
Open the Contacts app from the Application
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
To add a contact, open the Contacts app from the Application menu
and then tap . Choose an existing account to store the contact to or
tap Add new account to add a new account.
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To create a contact, first choose where you want to store the contact’s
information. You will then be asked to enter the contact’s information,
such as name, address, and phone number.
You may scroll down the page and tap ADD ANOTHER FIELD to add
things such as:
• IM addresses.
• Add any personal notes about the contact.
• Phonetic name
• Link a website
• Relationship status
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, tap at the top of the screen.
Tapping on a contact’s name will bring up their profile. Tap the pencil
icon to edit the contact’s information. Tap the menu icon for more
options. You may also set a ringtone for the contact, share this
contact, or place the contact on your Home screen.
You may also create a contact from an already dialed or received
number, see Saving a dialed number to contacts on page 26.
22 - Making calls
Note
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 smartphone is connected to the network before you
make a call. You can confirm the smartphone status from the
Notification area.
Status and notification icon colors may vary.
Icon Description
Not connected to the network: You are unable to make a
call.
Connected to the network: You may make a call.
Airplane mode: Wireless connectivity disconnected (Wi-Fi,
Bluetooth, and cellular services). Please disable airplane
mode before trying to make a call.
Making a call
Note
If you have multiple SIMs inserted in the smartphone, you will be asked which
SIM to use before the call is connected. To select a SIM, just tap the name of
the carrier.
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.
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Dialing a number from call history
Your most recent phone activities can be viewed by tapping
RECENTS. Tap View full call history to display all calls, incoming
calls, outcoming calls, and missed calls.
To view call details and other options, tap the number or contact’s
name. Tap CALL BACK to call the contact.
Viewing missed calls
Missed call notifications are displayed in the following three areas:
1. The Notification area with the missed call icon. Open the
Notification area and tap the missed call notification to display the
missed call details.
2. By the Phone icon (the number in the box is the number of
missed calls). Tap Phone from either the Home screen or the
Application menu to directly display the missed call details.
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