Acer Z150 User Manual

Acer Liquid Z5 Duo User’s Manual

Model: Z150

This revision: 2/2014

Acer Liquid Z5 Duo Smartphone

Model number:_______________________________________________

Serial number: _______________________________________________

Date of purchase: ____________________________________________

Place of purchase: ___________________________________________

Table of contents - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3

Setting up- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5

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

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

Installing a SIM or microSD card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Using your smartphone - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 9

Turning on for the first time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Locking your smartphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Navigating through menus and options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

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

The Home screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Multitasking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Acer shortcuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Acer Float . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

AcerRAPID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Managing contacts - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 21

Managing your contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Making calls - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 22

Before making a call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Making a call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

The voice call screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Answering or declining a call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Ending a call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Messaging - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 26

Creating a new message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Replying to a message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

MMS messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Going online- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 29

Browsing the internet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Setting up your Google email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Composing an email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Setting up Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Maps, Navigation, Places and Latitude . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Using the Camera - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 33

Camera icons and indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Taking a photo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Shooting a video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Viewing photos and videos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Geotagging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Advanced settings - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 37

Changing modes with Quick Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Putting your smartphone in Airplane mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Restarting your phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Adjusting settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Connecting to a PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Data usage wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

FM radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Multimedia playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Restoring to factory settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Accessories and tips - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 47

Using the headset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Using a Bluetooth headset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Creating a new access point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Inserting a microSD card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Managing your SIM cards - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 48

Appendix - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 51

FAQ and troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Other sources of help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Warnings and precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Emergency calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Taking care of your smartphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Regulatory information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

End User License Agreement - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 64

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 Z5 smartphone

• Quick Guide

• USB cable

• AC adapter

• Headset

Note: In-box content varies depending on country and region.

Getting to know your smartphone

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No. Item Description

1 Dual SIM cover Insert a SIM and/or micro SIM into the slots.

2 3.5 mm headphone jack Connects to stereo headphones.

3 Power button Press to turn the screen on/off or enter sleep

mode; press and hold to turn the smartphone on or off.

No. Item Description

4 Proximity sensor Detects proximity to automatically adjust screen

brightness or turn the screen on/off.

5 Receiver Emits audio from an incoming calls.

6 Front-facing camera Useful for taking self portrait images.

7 Touchscreen 5-inch, 854 x 480 pixel capacitive touchscreen to

display data, phone content and enter information.

8 Phone speaker Emits audio from your smartphone; suitable for

holding to your ear.

9 Micro USB connector Connects to a USB cable/charger.

10 microSD card slot Insert a microSD card into the slot.

11 Volume up/down buttons Increases or decreases the phone volume.

12 Flash LED flash for camera.

13 Camera 5 MP camera for taking high-resolution images.

14 Microphone Internal microphone.

15 AcerRAPID button Shortcut button to answer incoming calls. Long

press to launch the camera app; short press to launch a designated app (default app is Google Play Music).

Installing a SIM or microSD 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 top of the battery bay.

Your new phone has two SIM card holders, you may install one or two SIM cards.

Additionally, you may wish to increase your smartphone’s storage by inserting a

icroSD card into the slot provided

1. Insert your fingernail and flip the microSD card cover open and insert the microSD card as illustrated.

2. Ensure that the microSD card is inserted all the way into the card slot and secure

SIM1

SIM2 (optional)

the microSD card cover.

3. Insert your fingernail and flip the SIM cover up.

Insert the SIM card and/or micro

SIM card into the appropriate slots as illustrated.

4. Ensure that the SIM card and/or micro SIM card are inserted all the way and secure the SIM 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 operator. To cancel the SIM lock, contact your network provider.

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.

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

ur account, which will be used to synchronize your

yo 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.

Creating multiple Google accounts

You can create and easily access multiple Google accounts. Open the Application menu and then tap Settings > 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.

Locking your smartphone

If you will not use your smartphone for a while, 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

Back Home Recent

If the screen is off and the smartphone does not react to any taps on the screen or front panel buttons, then it has been locked and is in sleep mode.

Press the Power bu your smartphone by sliding your finger horizontally across the screen (it works both ways).

The lock screen extends to either side of the screen, giving

u room to add widgets for quick access. To view the

yo extended lock screen, swipe in from the edge of the display.

Note: If you access the extended lock screen by accident while trying to unlock the screen, you can disable it by tapping the lock icon at the bottom of the screen. Then, unlock your smartphone as described above.

For additional security, you may set an unlock pattern, a set of dots that must be touched in the correct order to access the phone. 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 52.

tton to wake your smartphone. Unlock

Navigating through menus and options

o navigate through menus and options, there

are three buttons beneath the screen.

Back

Tap this button to go to the previous page, hide the keyboard, 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 to open the Search function. You can also get the Google Now app by tapping Get Google

Now.

Note: For information on Google Now, you may wish to view the Wikipedia page

for the app at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Google_Now.

Recent

Tap this button to see recently opened apps. Tap an app to open it, or tap anywhere on the screen to return to the Home screen. See "Multitasking" on page 18. Tap

and hold this button to display a list of functions enabling you to adjust certain settings.

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.

Tap:

Drag: Ho

images.

Tap and hold: T the pop-up menu that appears, tap the action you want to perform.

Scroll: T screen in the direction that you want to scroll.

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 key to see numbers and special

characters, and then tap

You can choose another input language and change Goo microphone key. Alternatively, open the Application menu and tap the Settings icon next to Android keyboard > Input languages. The keyboard layout changes according to the selected language.

After setting up more than one language, the language bein hold the space bar to toggle between multiple input languages.

ld your finger on the screen and drag across the screen to select text and

ap and hold an item to see a list of actions available for that item. On

o scroll up or down the screen, simply drag your finger up or down the

to see even more.

gle keyboard settings by tapping and holding the

then tap Settings > Language & input. Then

g used will be identified on the space bar. Tap and

Text assistance

The Google keyboard has various features that assist you to enter correct text. In the Application menu, tap

Settings > Language & input and then tap the Settings icon to the right of Google keyboard. From here you can enable or disable several keyboard-related 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.

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

ed, but you can help Swype recognize you want a

need 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 en 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.

Press and hold the Swype key to access se preferences, and help.

Ta p t he +! key to see even more.

Additional keys vary depending on the type of text you enter, e.g. a key to add a smil additional options.

To change the input method, open the Notification area (see "Status and notification area" on page 16") and tap Choose input method.

ter. Swype displays a Word Choice List. To

ttings, features, updates,

= key to see numbers and special characters; tap the page (shift)

ey is available when typing a text message. Like other keys, tap and hold for

Text assistance

The Swype keyboard has various features that assist you to enter correct text. In the Application menu, tap Settings > Language & input and then tap the Settings

icon to the right of Swype. You can also tap and hold the Swype key you can enable or disable the following:

Function Description

Settings Change your text input preferences.

My Words Adjust settings and check words added you your personal

dictionary.

Languages Set the language used by the keyboard.

Gestures A list and description of the various Swype gestures.

Help Learn how to use the Swype keyboard.

Updates Check for application and dictionary updates.

. From here

Predictive text

Search

Application menu

Application

Status and notification area

dock

Both Swype and Google keyboards provide 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

After booting, your smartphone will display the home screen. This 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.

At the bottom of the screen is the Application dock which displays default apps (see "Changing application dock icons" on page 15 to change these icons). Tap an icon to open the app. Tap the App to view your apps (see "The Application menu" on page 16 for more information). To change apps, see "Changing application dock icons" on page 15.

To search for apps, files or for information on the internet, tap the icon.

Simply enter the text you want to find and tap apps or files shown in the list. You can also choose what Search searches for. Within

Search, tap the Back button to hide the keyboard. Then tap the Menu icon >

Settings > Ph

one search. Select the apps you want Search to search.

lication menu icon in the middle of the Application dock

or tap one of the suggestions,

Note: 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 29.

Voice search

If voice search is available, tap the microphone and speak your search request. See "Voice search" on page 29.

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.

Personalizing the Home screen

You may personalize your Home screen by adding or removing application shortcuts or widgets, and by changing the wallpaper.

Adding and removing shortcuts and widgets

To add shortcuts or widgets, tap the Application menu icon in the bottom-center of the Home screen.

Ta p APPS

Ta p DOWNLOADS to

Ta p WI bookmarks) that you can add to a Home screen. Widgets are apps that display constantly-updated information or quick shortcuts to apps or special functions.

To move an app or widget to the Home screen, t selected. The Home screen will open. Drag the item to any free area on the screen. To view information about the app or widget, drag it to the icon at the top of the screen.

To move the item to a different Home screen, Home screen will switch to the screen in that direction. Release the item when it is positioned correctly.

to see a list of shortcuts to apps you can drag to a Home screen.

see a list of apps you have downloaded.

DGETS to see apps and links (such as custom shortcuts, contacts or

ap and hold an item until it is

drag it to the side of the screen, the

To remove a shortcut or widget from the Home screen, tap and drag it to Remove at the top of the screen.

Adding or removing folders

You can also add folders to your Home screen. To create a new folder drag and drop an application icon onto another application 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 application shortcut from a folder, tap on the folder icon to display the apps 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 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.

To remove an icon from the dock, tap and hold th icon to a different location outside the dock or to Remove at the top of the screen.

e icon to select it. Either drag the

Changing the wallpaper

Tap and hold any open area on the Home screen. Tap Wallpaper to change the lock screen and home wallpaper. You can choose from images stored in the Gallery, standard wallpapers, Live Wallpapers featuring animated or interactive backgrounds, or Video Wallpapers enabling you to use videos as your background.

Managing the lock screen

Tap and hold any open area on the Home screen. Use the various settings to personalize the lock screen by enabling/disabling notifications on the lock screen and setting wallpaper images.

Changing home screen settings

Tap and hold any open area on the Home screen. Use the various settings to personalize the home screen such as changing the transition effect when scrolling to different screens.

The Application menu

Note: All images are for reference only. The apps installed on your device can be different from the apps shown in illustrations.

To access the Application menu, tap in the center of the dock on the Home screen. Apps are displayed in alphabetical order. Swipe the page to the left or right to see more apps. When you are on the last page of apps, swipe to the left to see downloaded apps on your phone, or tap DOWNLOADS at the top of the page. Swipe to the left to see widgets available on your phone, or tap WIDGETS at the top of the page.

To quickly jump to apps or widgets, tap APPS, DOWNLOADS or WI menu.

Tap the Pl purchase apps and/or digital media.

ay Store icon to open Google Play to view and

DGETS at the top of the Application

Status and notification area

The Notification area is at the top of the screen.

This area contains a variety of icons to inform you of your phon

e’s status. The left side of the Notification area displays event icons that indicate a new event (such as a new message).

Drag the Notif information about new events.

Ta p

Ta p t o

ication area down the screen to view more

to clear the notification area.

to adjust commonly used settings

Connection icons

Note: Connection icons appear in different colors if you have two SIMs inserted.

The icons on the right side indicate signal strength, connection, battery status and the time.

Icon Description Icon Description

Connected to GPRS mobile network

Connected to EDGE mobile network

Connected to 3G mobile network Mobile data transferring

Connected to HSDPA network Connected to a wireless

Bluetooth is on No signal

Bluetooth connected Airplane mode (Wireless

USB and wireless tethering are activated

Wireless tethering is activated

Roaming

Cellular signal strength

network

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

USB tethering is activated

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

Note: Notification icons appear in different colors if you have two SIMs inserted.

Icon Description Icon Description

Alarm is set SIM card is invalid or not

installed

Speakerphone is on Vibrate mode

Icon Description Icon Description

New Gmail message Ringer is silenced

New/unread SMS/MMS Phone microphone is off

Problem with sending SMS/MMS Application update available

New Google Hangouts message System update available

New voicemail Missed call

Upcoming event Song is playing

Syncing data More notifications

Warning, open the notification area for more information

SD card or USB storage is full Receiving location data from

An open wireless network is available

Phone is connected to PC via USB

Carrier data use threshold exceeded

Connected to or disconnected from virtual private network (VPN)

Multitasking

You can have multiple apps open at the same time. Tap the Recent button to see recently opened apps. To open a new app, tap the Home button to return to the Home screen, then start the new app.

To prolong battery life, it is you’ve finished using it. You can do this three ways:

1. Press the Bac

2. Tap the Me

3. Press the Rec

screen.

k key until the app is closed

nu icon and select Exit (if available)

ent button and swipe the icon off the

better to close an app when

GPS is on

GPS

Uploading data

Downloading data

Download finished

Acer shortcuts

Tap and hold the Recent button to launch a shortcut list to your favorite apps. To

add an existing app to the shortcut list, tap Choose an app shortcut list. T

o remove a shortcut app, drag the app to Remove.

and tap on an empty slot to open the

Acer Float

Tap and hold the Recent button to launch the Acer Float application list. Acer Float allows you to open the camera app, maps app, calculator app or notes app as a "floating" window. The "floating" windows can be moved around in the display.

Note: Only one Acer Float app can be open at a time. If a second Acer Float app is opened, the first Acer Float app will close.

AcerRAPID

The AcerRAPID button is located directly below the camera.

Long press the AcerRAPID button to launch the camera app. While the camera app

open, push the AcerRAPID button to take a picture. Long press to take four

is continuous pictures.

Short press the AcerRAPID button to launch the app for the short press function, open the Application menu and tap Settings > AcerRAPID > Short press and choose an app.

Tap the ON/

The AcerRAPID button also allows you to answe needing to touch the screen. To accept an incoming call, press the AcerRAPID button.

OFF switch to enable or disable AcerRAPID.

the Google Play Music app. To change

r incoming calls quickly without

Note: Only the short press function can be changed. The long press function is fixed as the camera app and can’t be changed.

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