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Acer Liquid Z520 Duo User’s Manual

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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

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 ...................... 10

Waking your smartphone.......................... 11

Navigating through menus and options . 12

Using the touchscreen........................... 12

Onscreen keyboards ............................. 13

Google keyboard....................................... 13

Swype ....................................................... 14

Predictive text ........................................... 15

The Home screen .................................. 15

Search....................................................... 16

The extended Home screen...................... 16

Personalizing the Home screen ................ 16

The Application (Apps) menu.................... 19

Notification and status area ...................... 20

Multitasking ............................................... 21

Managing contacts 22

Managing your contacts ........................ 22

Adding a contact ....................................... 22

Making calls 24

Before making a call .............................. 24

Making a call.......................................... 25

Dialing a number from Call History ........... 25

Viewing missed calls................................. 26

Making a call to one of your contacts........ 26

Dialing an international number ................ 26

Direct dial widget....................................... 27

The voice call screen............................. 27

Answering or declining a call .................... 28

Conference calls ....................................... 29

Internet calling 30

Adding an internet calling account......... 30

Editing or removing an internet calling

account .................................................. 30

Using internet calling ............................. 30

Receiving internet calls.......................... 30

Calling a contact’s internet calling

address.................................................. 31

Calling a phone number using internet

calling .................................................... 31

Messaging 32

Creating a new message ....................... 32

Replying to a message .......................... 33

Multimedia messages ............................ 34

Receiving multimedia messages .............. 34

Going online 36

Browsing the internet ............................. 36

Using the browser ..................................... 36

Setting up Email..................................... 37

Google services ..................................... 37

Setting up your Google email ................... 38

Voice search ............................................. 38

Play Store ................................................. 39

Google Hangouts...................................... 41

Maps, Navigation, Places and Latitude .... 41

Using the Camera 42

Camera/camcorder icons and indicators 42

Mode Selector........................................... 44

Settings menus ......................................... 46

Taking a photo ....................................... 47

Shooting a video .................................... 47

Supported formats .................................... 47

Viewing photos and videos .................... 47

Geotagging ............................................ 48

Advanced settings 49

Putting your smartphone in Airplane

mode...................................................... 49

Turning Airplane mode on or off............... 49

Restarting your smartphone .................. 50

Adjusting settings................................... 51

Activating or deactivating connections...... 51

Mobile network settings ............................ 53

Smartphone settings................................. 54

Sound ....................................................... 54

Audio profiles ............................................ 55

Display ...................................................... 55

Setting the date and time.......................... 56

Setting alarms ........................................... 56

Changing language and text options ........ 57

Connecting to a PC................................ 57

Synchronization ........................................ 57

FM radio................................................. 59

Applications (apps) ................................ 59

Closing an app.......................................... 59

Uninstalling an app ................................... 60

Restoring to factory settings .................. 60

Accessories and tips 61

Using the headset.................................. 61

Using a Bluetooth headset..................... 61

Creating a new access point..................... 61

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Inserting a microSD card ....................... 62

Managing your SIM cards 63

SIM Management..................................... 63

Appendix 66

FAQ and troubleshooting ....................... 66

Other sources of help............................. 68

Warnings and precautions 69

Medical devices ....................................... 70

Vehicles ................................................... 71

Potentially explosive environments.......... 71

Emergency calls..................................... 72

Taking care of your smartphone............. 72

Specifications ......................................... 74

Performance ............................................. 74

Display ...................................................... 74

Multimedia ................................................ 74

USB connector.......................................... 74

Connectivity .............................................. 75

Camera ..................................................... 75

Expansion ................................................. 75

Battery ...................................................... 75

Dimensions ............................................... 75

End User License Agreement 76

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

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Setting up - 5

6 - Setting up

No. Item Description

1 3.5 mm headphone jack Connects to stereo headphones.

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

3 Smartphone speaker Emits audio from your smartphone; suitable for

holding to your ear.

4 Front-facing camera Use for self-portrait images and online video chat.

5 Touchscreen 5-inch capacitive touchscreen to display data,

smartphone content and enter information.

6 Volume up/down button Increases or decreases the smartphone volume.

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

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

8 Flash LED flash for camera.

9 Camera A camera for taking high-resolution images.

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.

2. Insert your fingernail into the notch located at the bottom of the
phone and remove the cover as illustrated.

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microSD card

SIM 1

SIM 2 (optional*)

*Note:

Your smartphone may be equipped with one or two SIM slots depending on model.

3. Insert the SIM or microSD card as shown.

4. Align the gold-colored connectors on the battery with the connectors
at the top of the battery compartment and insert the battery.

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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.

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 > 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.

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

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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 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 sliding your finger from one side of the screen to the
other (it works both ways).

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 68.

You may also directly enter the lock screen apps. Tap and hold the
lock screen icon, move your finger in any direction, and release. The
smartphone unlocks and opens that app.

12 - Using your smartphone

Back Home

Menu

Navigating through menus and options

To navigate through menus and options,
there are three buttons beneath the
screen.

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 to open Search.

Menu

Tap this button to see recently opened apps. Tap an app to open it.
Acer Float apps display tt the bottom of the Menu screen. Tap a Float
app to open the app in its own window while keeping what you were
doing visible. You can customize which Float apps display below. Tap

to the right of the Float apps. Choose from float Browser,

Buttons, Calculator, Camera, Maps, Notes, Stopwatch, and Text.

Tap and hold the Menu button to open a menu of actions that are valid
for the current app or screen. Tap anywhere on the screen to return to
the Home screen. See Multitasking on page 21.

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. Then tap the Settings button next
to Google keyboard > Input languages. The keyboard layout
changes according to the selected language.

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.

Text assistance

The Google keyboard has various features that assist you to enter
correct text. In the Application menu, tap Settings > Language &
input. Then tap the Settings button next to 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.

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Swype

Swype is a fast wat to enter text. It allows
you to type with one continuous motion
across the screen keyboard; you create a
word by drawing through the 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.

Press and hold the Swype key to access settings, features,
updates, preferences, and help.

Tap the +!= button to see numbers and special characters; tap
the page (shift) key to see even more.

Additional keys vary dependaing 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.

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Search

Time and Status

Widget

Application (Apps) menu

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 button to the right of Swype. You can
also tap and hold the Swype key.

Predictive text

Google 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 18.

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 36.

Voice search

If voice search is available, tap the microphone and speak your
search request. See Voice search on page 38.

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 app
shortcuts or widgets, and by changing the wallpaper.

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Adding and removing shortcuts and widgets

To add shortcuts or widgets, tap the Application
menu. Then tap Apps to see a list of shortcuts

to apps you can drag to a Home screen.
Tap Widgets to see small apps and links (such

as custom shortcuts, contacts or bookmarks)
that you can add 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 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, 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.

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.

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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.

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, Video Wallpaper
(enabling you to use videos as your background), or Wallpapers.

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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. When you are on the last page of apps, swipe
to the left to see widgets available on your smartphone, or tap
Widgets at the top of the page.

To quickly jump to apps or widgets, tap Apps or Widgets at the top of
the Application menu.

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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.

Drag the Notification area down the screen to view more information
about new events. Tap the down arrow on the far right to access

Quick Settings.

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Note

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 previously­opened 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 People app from the Application menu or tap All 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 People 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

Tap 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, first choose where you want to store the contact’s
information. You will then be asked to enter the contact’s information,

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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

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. Tap while
viewing a contact’s profile to edit, share, delete, or print the contact.
You may also set a ringtone for the contact, block incoming calls from
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 29.

24 - 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.

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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 History

Your call history can be viewed by tapping the Call History button.
It displays recent received, dialed, and missed calls.

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Tap the phone icon to redial. To view call details and other options,
tap the number or contact’s name.

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.

3. On your smartphone’s lock screen. Tap
the notification and slide to the left or right
to display the missed call details.

Making a call to one of your contacts

Calling a contact from the Contacts tab

1. Tap the All contacts to view your contacts.

2. Tap on a contact to call them.

Calling a contact from the Contacts app

1. Tap the People icon 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

Important

onscreen.

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.

The voice call screen

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You can minimize the call window to appear as a movable dialog
instead of a whole screen by tapping the icon when connected to a
call. You can even set this "floating" dialog box as the default voice
call screen. To do so, from the Home screen tap Phone > >
Settings. Ensure the Float Caller check box is selected.

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Answering or declining a call

When you have an incoming call, the number will be shown on the
screen. To accept or decline the call, tap the appropriate icon and
slide your finger across the screen. To decline the call with a text
message, tap the icon and select a message.

Ending a call

To end a call, tap from the voice call screen.

Voice call options (call screen minimized)

Icon Description

Close Float Caller and maximize the call screen.

Access the keypad while a call is in progress.

End the call.

Speakerphone.

Mute a call.

Saving a dialed number to contacts

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

1. From the Call History , tap the number and then tap Add to
contacts .

2. Tap Create new contact and enter the information. See Adding a

contact on page 22.

Conference calls

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If you have one call on hold and another on line, you can combine
both calls to create a conference call.

After the first call is established, tap to add a second call. Search
for a second contact or dial a number to start the conference call.

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INTERNET CALLING

You can place and receive internet calls over a wireless network.

Adding an internet calling account

From the Home screen, tap Phone. If open, tap the Back button to
close the onscreen number pad. Tap the then Internet Call .
Enable internet calling by tapping Use Internet calling. Tap
Accounts > ADD ACCOUNT to add an internet calling account.

Enter the Username, Password, and Server information and if you
want this new account to be your primary internet calling account, tap
Set as primary account. You can also configure optional settings
such as Display name, Outbound proxy address, Port number,
Transport type, and Send keep-alive.

Editing or removing an internet calling account

Open an existing internet calling account and make the edits you want
on the SIP account details. Tap Save to save your changes, tap
Discard to discard the changes, or tap the Menu button and then
select Remove account to delete the existing account.

Using internet calling

You can configure your smartphone to use internet calling (when
you’re connected to Wi-Fi) for all calls, only for internet calls, or to ask
each time you place a call.

Receiving internet calls

Once your have created an internet calling account, you can toggle off
and on the internet calling feature on your smartphone. From the
Home screen, tap Phone. If open, tap the Back button to close the
onscreen number pad. Tap then Internet Call. Enable internet
calling by tapping Use Internet calling.

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Note

Important

Calling a contact’s internet calling address

You must add an internet calling address to a contact to be able to
place an internet call to them.

To make an internet call, from the Application menu tap People. Tap
on the contact to open their profile, and then tap on their internet
calling address to place the call.

Many modern internet calling apps automatically "connect" to any of your
Android contacts who also have that service. Any connected services will be
listed under "connections" in the contact’s profile.

Calling a phone number using internet calling

If you have configured your smartphone to place all calls using
internet calling or to ask for each call, you may also call a phone
number using internet call, whenever you are connected to a wireless
network.

Dial the number and tap , or select the contact you wish to place a
call to, then tap the internet call account you want to use to make the
call.

Calling a phone number using internet calling requires that your
service provider supports it, and may incur additional charges. Please
contact your service provider if you have any questions.

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Note

MESSAGING

This chapter shows you how to set up and use the Messaging
functions of your smartphone.

All SMS and MMS messages are accessed via Messaging.
Messaging automatically arranges received and sent messages into
threads.

To access Messaging, open the Application menu and tap

Messaging on the Home screen.

If you have multiple SIMs inserted in the smartphone, you will be asked which
SIM to use before the message is sent. To select a SIM, just tap the name of
the carrier.

Creating a new message

You can use your smartphone to compose text (SMS) and multimedia
(MMS) messages.

Tap to compose a new message.

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Note

Tap to add contacts from your contacts list (People), or tap the
Type name or number field to enter the recipient’s phone number or
name directly. Suggested contacts will be displayed in a drop-down
list below the text field. To select a suggested contact, tap the
contact’s name.

Enter your message in the text box labeled Type text message.

Text messages may be up to 160 characters long. If your message is longer
than 160 characters, it will be sent as multiple linked messages. Most phones
will automatically join the linked messages to present the recipient with a
single long message, however, some older phones do not have this ability.

Tap the Menu button to see what options are available when creating
a new message. The options change depending on the status of the
message.

Option Description

Insert quick
text

Insert pre-defined text content.

Insert contact Add a contact to the recipients list.
Add subject Add a subject to the message.
Discard Discard the message.

Replying to a message

When a new text message arrives a message icon appears in the
Notification area and the message icon at the bottom of the
smartphone displays the number of unread text messages.

Tap Messaging from the Application menu to view the message list
or open the Notification area to see a summary of the message. Tap
the summary to open the message list.

To reply to an SMS or MMS message, open the message from the
message list. Enter your text in the text box labeled Type text

message. Tap the Menu button to see available options.

Option Description

Select
message

Select multiple messages.

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Note

Important

Option Description

Insert quick
text

Insert pre-defined text content.

Insert contact Add a contact to the recipients list.
Add subject Add a subject to the message.
Add to

People

Add the other contact to your contacts list.

Chat settings Modify various messaging settings.

Multimedia messages

Multimedia messages are similar to text messages but also allow you
to attach files such as pictures, audio or video clips. Each message
can be up to 300 kB in size.

You need to set up an MMS profile before you can send MMS messages.
Normally, your smartphone will set up the profile for you based on information
retrieved from your provider.
Ask your network provider for the necessary information if you need to
manually set up the MMS profile.

Receiving multimedia messages

When a new multimedia message arrives, a message icon appears at
the top of the screen and a notification message is displayed.

1. The notification message displays a summary of the message. Tap
View to view a summary of the message.

2. Tap Download to download the message content. Downloads can
take a long time, depending on your connection quality. If you reply
or open another app, the download will be stopped.

You may be charged to download message content, especially if you
are roaming. Please contact your provider if you have any questions.

3. Tap the message to view the content.

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4. To reply to the message, enter your text in the text box labeled Type
text message and tap the Send icon. Simple text replies will be

sent as SMS messages. If you wish to attach a file, tap . You will
be presented with a menu of options.

5. When you have finished composing the message, tap Send.

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GOING ONLINE

Browsing the internet

In order to browse the internet with your smartphone, you must be
connected to a data or wireless network.

Using the browser

To start browsing, open the Application menu and tap Chrome.

To open a new website, tap the address box at the top of the page.
Enter the address using the keyboard and tap Go. You can zoom in or
out of pages by pinching or reverse pinching.

To open multiple pages, tap to display all of your open tabs (tap
again to close). Tap a tab from the list to open it. To open a new tab,
tap New tab. The number in the icon represents the number of open
tabs. To close a tab, simply swipe it off the screen to the left or right.

Setting up Email

Note

Your smartphone enables you to access your email. Most popular
ISPs can be set up in two steps. In the Application menu tap Email to
start setting up your email account.

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If necessary, enter your email address and tap Manual setup to enter
the parameters manually. Tap Next to finish the setup process.

Google services

Apps may not be available in all countries and regions.

You must activate a Google account before using Google services.
The first time you access Google services, you must read and accept
the Terms of Service.

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Setting up your Google email

1. Make sure your smartphone is connected to a data or Wi-Fi
connection.

2. From the Application menu tap Gmail.

If you did not enter your Gmail account address and password when
you first started your smartphone, follow the onscreen instructions.

Composing an email

1. Make sure your smartphone is connected to a data or Wi-Fi
connection.

2. From the Application menu tap Gmail.

3. Tap .

4. Enter the recipient's email address, the subject and message.

5. When you are finished composing your message, tap .

Voice search

With voice actions, you can send text messages, place calls, send
emails, find directions of establishments, automatically call
establishments, search the internet and even send a note to yourself
using your voice. Tap Voice Search from the Application menu, or tap
the microphone icon on the Home screen.

Play Store

Important

For connection issues with Play Store, see FAQ and troubleshooting

on page 66

Tap Play Store from the Application menu to open Google Play. Here
you can obtain a variety of add-on programs and apps to enhance the
functionality of your smartphone.

The contents and design of Google Play varies by region. For
example, in some regions, you can also browse for and purchase
movies, books, magazines, or music. Updates may add new
categories or change how to navigate Google Play at any time.

You can browse the store by category or tap the search icon to search
for a specific app.

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Once you have selected an app, tap the Install button to download
and install the app. You will be told which services the app requires
access in order to function correctly (e.g. contact information, wireless
access, GPS). If none of these services seem unusual, tap Accept &
download to proceed with the installation.

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Important

You may keep track of the download progress from both the app’s
page and the notification area.

Some apps may require payment before you can download them. You
will need to have a Google Wallet account in order to pay for these
apps, or a credit card number associated with your Google account.

Using downloaded apps

Once you’ve downloaded and installed an app, you may find it in the
Apps or Widgets sections of the Application menu.

Certain apps provide both an App and widget, or only provide a widget
(with no app icon). See Personalizing the Home screen on

page 16.

Uninstalling downloaded apps

Once you’ve downloaded and installed an app, you may uninstall the
app by opening the Application menu and tapping Settings > Apps.
In the downloaded tab, select the app you wish to uninstall and tap
Uninstall. Deleting an app icon from the Home screen only deletes
the shortcut.

Google Hangouts

Note

Tap Hangouts from the Application menu to open Google Hangouts.
Here you can see a list of your contacts connected to Google
Hangouts services. Tap on a contact to open a chat session. After you
have connected, you can open a video chat session.

Maps, Navigation, Places and Latitude

Get easy-to-follow directions using Google Maps, view real-time traffic
condition and navigate by using spoken, turn-by-turn driving
instructions. Also, view where your friends are, places of interest, and
local businesses.

Maps does not have information about every location. Some locations may
not have all zoom levels.

Using the map

Tap the Maps icon in the Application menu. Drag the map with your
finger to move the map around.

To zoom in or out:

1. Double tap a location on the map to zoom in on the location, and tap
once to zoom out, or

2. Touch an area with two fingers at once and spread them apart to
zoom in, and pinch them together to zoom out.

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Last picture /

Shutter button

Settings

Camcorder

Flash

video taken

HDR

Mode selector

Zoom

Switch camera

Voice control

USING THE CAMERA

Your smartphone features a digital camera mounted on the front and
rear. This section will take you through all the steps in taking photos
and videos with your smartphone.

To activate the camera, open the Application menu and tap Camera.

Camera/camcorder icons and indicators

The camera window provides multiple controls on the image screen.
Tap the Shutter button

or press the volume key to take a picture. Tap

the thumbnail image to open the gallery.

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Flash

Last picture /

Shutter button

video taken

Stop recording

Zoom

Time elapsed

Tap the Camcorder button and the camcorder immediately begins
filming. While filming, you are unable to access camera/camcorder
settings; however, you can still take pictures with the Shutter button.

Tap the Stop recording button to stop filming.

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Mode Selector

Tap the Mode selector icon to open the list of modes you can choose
from. Tap the icons along the top to select different items.

Camera

Capture mode: Select a capture mode.

Normal HDR
Panorama Multi angle view
Beautification Best shot
Bright magic Smile shutter
Picture with sound

Scene mode: Adjust photo parameters for a particular environment.

Off Night
Night portrait Backlight
Backlight portrait

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Color effect: Applies a color effect to the image.

None Mono
Sepia Negative
Aqua

Camcorder

The camcorder’s scene mode changes depending on the record
mode setting (see table below).

Record mode (normal) Record mode (Time lapse)

Scene mode Night Timer

White balance

Compensate for different lighting environments.

Auto Daylight
Cloudy Fluorescent
Incandescent

Image properties

Adjust the Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, and Sharpness.

Self-timer

Set the delay before the shutter is activated.

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Note

Settings menus

Some of the following settings are not available for the front camera.

Tap the Settings icon to open the Settings menu.

Photo

You may adjust the following:

• Set the Resolution value and aspect ratio.

• Set the ISO value.

• Set the Favorite shot: Assign a mode to the "favorite shot" button.

• Turn Continuous shutter on or off: Tap and hold the shutter button
for continuous images.

• Turn Touch to Capture on or off: Touch anywhere on screen to take
a picture.

• Turn the on-screen Grid on or off.

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Note

Video

You may adjust the following:

• Turn Video stabilizer on or off.

• Set the video Resolution.

• Set the Audio mode to Mute mode or Normal mode.

Other

You may adjust the following:

• Turn GPS Location info on or off: Stores GPS information in the
image information.

• Set the Storage location for the images.

• Choose to Reset to default camera settings.

Taking a photo

1. Ensure you have adjusted the settings described above.

2. Frame your subject and steady your smartphone.

3. Zoom in or out as needed.

4. Tap the Shutter button to take a picture.

Shooting a video

1. Frame your subject and steady your smartphone and zoom in or out
as needed.

2. Tap the Camcorder button to start taking a video. Tap the Pause or

Stop recording buttons.

Supported formats

To see supported image, video, and audio formats, see Multimedia on

page 74

.

Viewing photos and videos

After you have taken your photo or video, it is automatically saved.
Once you have taken a photo or video, you can view it in Gallery by

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tapping the thumbnail in the corner of the image screen. Alternatively,
open the Application menu and tap Gallery. From Gallery you can
share the file directly using various services. Services vary depending
on the file type.

Geotagging

Geotagging allows you to store the location where a photo or video
was taken right in the photo or video itself.

For the geotag to display, pictures must be taken with GPS Location
info turned on.

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ADVANCED SETTINGS

Putting your smartphone in Airplane mode

You can enable Airplane mode (also known as flight mode) to turn off
cellular, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth functions and use your smartphone as a
handheld device during a flight. Check with your airline to make sure
this is permitted onboard.

Switch your smartphone off during takeoff and landing as it may
interfere with aircraft electronic systems.

Turning Airplane mode on or off

1. Open the Notification area.

2. Tap .

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Note

1. Press and hold the power button until you get the smartphone
options menu.

2. Tap Airplane mode to switch it ON or OFF.

When Airplane mode is active, the
area.

icon will be displayed in the Notification

Restarting your smartphone

You can restart (reboot) your smartphone if you find apps are not
responding.

1. Press and hold the power button until you get the smartphone
options menu.

2. Tap Restart.

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Adjusting settings

Activating or deactivating connections

Open the Application menu and tap Settings to manage your
connection settings.

Item Description

Set a default SIM for particular functions
(such as voice calling or messaging), turn the

SIM management

Wi-Fi Turn the Wi-Fi function on or off.
Bluetooth Turn the Bluetooth function on or off.

Data usage

More...

data connection on or off, set roaming
preferences and associate contacts with a
SIM.

View an estimate of the mobile data used for
each SIM.

Access additional connection settings:
Airplane mode: Disable all wireless
connections so you can safely use this device
onboard an aircraft.
Default SMS app: Choose which app serves
as the default SMS app.
Tethering & portable hotspot: Share your
smartphone’s mobile data connection via
USB or as a portable Wi-Fi hotspot.
VPN: Set up and manage Virtual Private
Networks.
Mobile networks: Set your options for
connecting to mobile networks.
USB Internet: Share your computer’s internet
connection via a USB cable. See Internet

sharing on page 52.

If your smartphone is in Airplane mode, the option to turn Bluetooth on
will be disabled. Please refer to Putting your smartphone in

Airplane mode on page 49 for instructions on turning Airplane mode

on or off.

52 - Advanced settings

Adjusting Bluetooth settings

You can use Bluetooth to exchange information between your
smartphone and other mobile devices.

Bluetooth connections

For all Bluetooth settings, open the Application menu and tap

Settings > Bluetooth. Here you can switch Bluetooth on or off, set a
device name and discoverability. Tap SEARCH FOR DEVICES to
scan for available devices.

To connect to a device, tap the device in the list of available devices.
You may be asked to enter a PIN on both devices to establish the
connection.

To simply turn on or off Bluetooth, open the Notification area and tap
the Bluetooth button.

Internet sharing

Tethering via USB

If you wish to share your mobile internet connection with a computer,
you can connect your smartphone to a PC using the supplied USB
cable.

1. Plug the USB sync cable into the micro USB connector on your
smartphone.

2. Plug the USB client connector into an available USB port on your
computer.

3. Push the Menu button and then tap Settings > More.. > USB
Internet.

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Note

Note

Wi-Fi hotspot

You can turn your smartphone into a portable Wi-Fi hotspot to share
your mobile internet connection with up to 8 clients.

1. Push the Menu button and then tap Settings > More... > Tethering

& portable hotspot. Turn Wi-Fi hotspot ON.Tap Wi-Fi hotspot >
Set up Wi-Fi hotspot.

2. Set the Network SSID and adjust security between None and WPA2
PSK. Tap Save to finish.

When your smartphone is serving as a Wi-Fi hotspot, you can’t use your
smartphone’s apps to access the internet via its Wi-Fi connection.

Mobile network settings

In the Application menu tap Settings > More... > Mobile networks to
adjust your network settings.

Selecting a network

Your smartphone will automatically detect your carrier/network
settings when you insert a new SIM card. However, you may prefer to
manually select a network. This may be a good idea when roaming.

When you are traveling, manually selecting a network may help to reduce
your roaming charges. Check with your home service provider for the
network offering the most competitive rates at your destination.

1. Open the Application menu and tap Settings > More... > Mobile
networks > Network operators > [Tap to choose the carrier] >
Select Manually.

2. Your smartphone will search for available networks.

3. Select your preferred network from the list generated. Your
smartphone will attempt to register on the selected network.

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Note

Tap Select automatically to connect to the available network with the
strongest signal. This may lead to your smartphone jumping between
networks when you move around.

Contact your service provider should you have any problems obtaining voice
mail and the text message service center numbers.

Data usage control settings

Data usage controls let you monitor total usage by network type and
app and then set limits if needed.

Ensure Wi-Fi or mobile data is enabled before setting a limit. Access
data usage settings from the Application menu by tapping Settings >

Data usage.

Smartphone settings

Many smartphone settings are automatically configured by your
smartphone when you insert a SIM card. The device will communicate
with your provider and automatically obtain all necessary settings,
such as network name, voice mail and text message center numbers.

You can also view and modify these settings manually through the
Call settings screen.

From the Home screen, tap Phone, then tap the Menu button >

Settings > Voice Call. Tap which settings you want to modify.

Sound

To adjust your smartphone’s sound settings, in the Application menu
tap Settings > Sound.

Item Description

Vibrate Vibrates the device for incoming calls.

Adjust the Music, video, games & other

Volumes

Phone ringtone Sets your default voice calls ringtone.
SIP call ringtone Sets your default SIP calls ringtone.

media; Ringtone; Notifications; and Alarm
volumes.

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Item Description

Default notification
sound

Dial pad touch tones Play tones when using dial pad.

Touch sounds

Screen lock sound

Vibrate on touch

Set your smartphone’s default notification
sound.

Play sounds when touching certain UI
elements.

Play sound when locking and unlocking the
screen.

Vibrate when pressing soft keys and on
certain UI interactions.

Adjusting the volume

Adjust the volume of your smartphone using the volume button on the
side of the smartphone. Alternatively, you can set the Music, video,
games & other media; Ringtone; Notifications; and Alarms volume by
opening the Application menu and tapping Settings > Sound >

Volumes.

Audio profiles

To adjust your smartphone’s sound settings, in the Application menu
tap Settings > Audio profiles. Choose from General, Silent, Meeting,
or Outdoor.

Display

To adjust your smartphone’s display settings, in the Application menu
tap Settings > Display.

Item Description

Lock screen
notifications

Theme Choose from Default or Acer.
Wallpaper Change the Home screen’s wallpaper.
Brightness Adjust screen brightness.

Auto-rotate screen

Enable displaying notifications on lock screen.

Enable rotation of the screen when device is
tilted.

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Item Description

Sleep

Daydream

Font size Change the default font size for the UI.

Wireless Display

Adjust the delay before the screen
automatically turns off.

Controls what happens when the smartphone
is docked and/or sleeping.

Mirrors your device’s display on a compatible
monitor or display.

Pairing your device to the display is required
before use and may require a dongle. See the
instructions that came with your display or
dongle to pair.

Setting the date and time

To set the date and time, open the Application menu and tap Settings
> Date & time.

If you travel frequently or live in an area that uses daylight saving
time, activate Automatic date & time > Use network-provided time
from this menu. This will enable your smartphone to set the date and
time based on information it receives from the network.

Setting alarms

There are two predefined alarms on your smartphone by default. Tap
Clock in the Application menu, and then tap to edit alarm settings.
You may:

• Turn the alarm on or off.

• Set the alarm time.

• Set which days to repeat the alarm.

• Set a ringtone.

• Enable or disable vibrate.

• Give it a label.

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Note

Changing language and text options

Set your location and language input preferences by opening the

Application menu and going to Settings > Language & input.

Connecting to a PC

If you wish to transfer information between
your device and your computer (either the
microSD card in your device or the device’s
internal memory), you can connect your device
to a PC using the supplied USB cable.

1. Plug the USB sync cable into the micro USB
connector on your smartphone.

2. Plug the USB client connector into an
available USB port on your computer.

3. Open the notification area and ensure your
USB connection method says Connected as
a media device. Your device will now be
available as a drive in your computer’s file
explorer. Tap Connected as a media
device to choose other connection methods.

After turning on USB storage, you will not be able to access the files in the
microSD card or apps such as Gallery or Music.

Synchronization

You can sync your calendar, email and contacts on your smartphone
and never worry about losing them again. Sync in real time or adjust it
as you please. In the Application menu, tap Settings. Under
ACCOUNTS, tap the appropriate account and again under

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Note

ACCOUNTS tap that account’s email address to access the
synchronization settings.

To add a new account, tap Add account. Select the type of account
and then follow the onscreen instructions.

Google Sync

In Google, you can set synchronization for Google services. In your
Google account’s synchornization settings menu, tap the checkmark
next to the item you would like to have auto-sync. Tap again to
uncheck any for manual synchronization.

To manually synchronize an item, make sure the item is checked, tap
the Menu button and then tap Sync now.

You need a Google account to sync your calendar and appointments.

FM radio

The FM radio allows you to listen to your favorite stations while on the
move. Headphones must be inserted to the 3.5 mm jack as the cable
functions as an antenna.

You can access the radio by tapping FM Radio from the Application
menu.

Tap the back icon to turn the radio off.

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Applications (apps)

Closing an app

To close an active app, in the Application menu tap Settings > Apps.
Swipe over to the Running tab, then tap the program you wish to
close. Select Stop to close the program.

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Important

Important

Uninstalling an app

You can remove programs installed on your smartphone to free up
extra storage memory.

1. In the Application menu tap Settings > Apps.

2. Swipe over to the Downloaded tab.

3. Find the app in the list and tap on it.

4. Tap the Uninstall button and then tap OK.

You should only remove programs if you are familiar with the Android
operating system.

Restoring to factory settings

You may perform a clean boot to restore your smartphone to the
factory settings. Before performing a clean boot, ensure that your
smartphone is not locked. Press any key or tap the screen to see if
the smartphone responds.

You should only perform a clean boot when all other options have failed
to restore your smartphone to an operational state.
This will erase all your personal information, any contacts stored on
your smartphone and any programs you installed.

If your smartphone is responding to screen input, then open Settings
from the Application menu. Tap Backup & reset > Factory data
reset > Reset smartphone and then Erase everything to format
your smartphone.

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ACCESSORIES AND TIPS

This chapter shows you how to use accessories with your
smartphone, as well as provide useful tips for when you are using
your smartphone.

Using the headset

Your smartphone is compatible with headsets with built-in microphone
for handsfree use when making calls.

To use the headset, plug it into the 3.5 mm headphone jack at the top
of the smartphone.

When the headset is plugged in, all audio is routed to the headset,
and the speakers are turned off.

• To answer an incoming call, press the button on the microphone.

• Adjust the volume using the volume up/down button on the
smartphone.

• End the call by pressing the button again.

Using a Bluetooth headset

Your smartphone’s Bluetooth functions make it fully compatible with
all Bluetooth headsets. This allows you to use the unit handsfree
when making calls, without the inconvenience of wires.

Creating a new access point

When you need to add another GPRS/3G/4G/EDGE connection on
your smartphone, obtain the access point name and settings
(including username and password if required) from your wireless
service provider.

1. Open the Application menu and tap Settings > More... > Mobile
networks > Access Point Names, and select an operator.

2. Tap the Menu button and then tap New APN.

3. Enter the APN settings. Tap an item to adjust it.

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Important

4. When you have finished tap the Menu button and then tap Save.

Some providers and countries do not allow the use of a smartphone as
a modem over HSDPA. Please check with your provider before
attempting to do so.

Inserting a microSD card

Your smartphone features a memory expansion slot that accepts a
microSD card to expand memory and storage capacity.

Please refer to Installing a SIM or microSD card on page 7 for
instructions on installing a microSD card.

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Note

MANAGING YOUR SIM CARDS

This chapter is for models with more than one SIM card.

If your smartphone detects a new SIM card, you
will be asked to confirm the preferred SIM to
use for each action.

It indicates the following information:

1. The color used for each SIM card and its
network name.

• The preferred SIM for outgoing calls.

• The preferred SIM for sending messages.

• The preferred SIM for mobile data.

Tap Change to edit these settings from the SIM

Management screen. You can also access the
SIM Management functions by opening the
Application menu and tapping Settings > SIM

management.

SIM Management

Open the Application menu and tap Settings >
SIM management. From this screen, you can:

1. Enable or disable each SIM.

2. Tap the SIM name to configure each SIM’s
name, phone number, display numbers, and
assign a color to each SIM (allowing you to
quickly and easily recognize which SIM is
active).

3. Set the default SIM for voice calls,

messaging, data connection, and 4G/3G
service.

4. General settings for each SIM.

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Selecting which SIM to use when making a call

If you have set Voice call to Always ask, you will be asked which SIM
to use each time you make call. Enter the number, then tap . A
dialog opens; tap the SIM to use and the call will be connected.

Selecting which SIM to use when sending a text message

If you have set Messaging to Always ask, you will be asked which
SIM to use each time you send a text message. Enter the message
and recipient information, then tap Send. A dialog opens; tap the SIM
to use and the message will be sent.

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Note

Identifying calls

Whenever you receive a call, the caller’s number will be shown using
the color defined for the SIM that the call is being received on. You will
also be shown the name of the SIM receiving the call.

In the call log, the name of the SIM will be shown beneath the number
of the call -- whether the call was missed, answered or was an
outgoing call -- in the color you defined for that SIM.

Limitations when using multiple SIMs

When a SIM is: Other SIMs cannot:

In a call Dial out

Ringing

Receive a call (caller will get a
"number not

available" message)
Sending or receiving a message Send or receive a message
Using a data connection Use a data connection

If you are using data on one SIM and you make or receive a call, or send or
receive a text message on another SIM, the first SIM’s data connection will
be temporarily halted.

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APPENDIX

FAQ and troubleshooting

This section lists frequently asked questions that may arise during the
use of your smartphone, and gives easy answers and solutions to
these questions.

Aspect Question Suggestions

If the headset is plugged into the
device, the speaker is
automatically shut off. Disconnect
the headset.
Check that the device volume
setting is not muted.
Check that the volume control is
not at its lowest setting.

You may be trying to view an
image that is not supported. See

Multimedia on page 74.

You may be trying to view a video
that is not supported. See

Multimedia on page 74.

You may be trying to play a file that
is not supported. See Multimedia

on page 74.

Audio

Multimedia
files

Why is there no
sound coming
from the device?

Why can’t I view
my picture files?

Why can’t I view
my video files?

Why can’t I play
my music files?

Aspect Question Suggestions

1. First check that you have a Wi-Fi
or data connection and then try
again.

Some Wi-Fi "hotspots" require you
to log in before accessing the
internet.

2. If you still cannot connect, try
adjusting your date/time settings.
Open the Application menu and
tap Settings > Date & time >

Google Play
Store

Why can’t I
connect to the
Play Store?

Automatic date & time set to
off.

3. Manually adjust the time and
date then try to reconnect to the
Play Store (change the time/date
back after connecting).

System
information
and
performance

How do I check
the OS version
of my device?

Tap Settings > About phone to
check the OS version (Build
number) and other hardware and
software information.

The battery power may be

Power

I can’t turn on
the device.

depleted. Recharge the device.

See Charging the battery on
page 6 for more information.

RAM / ROM

How do I check
the RAM and
ROM memory
status?

To check the ROM status, tap
Settings > Storage.
To check RAM status, tap Settings
> Apps > RUNNING.

My device’s

Internal
storage

available
internal storage
is full or almost

Uninstall apps to increase available
storage. See Uninstalling an app

on page 60.

full.

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Aspect Question Suggestions

After a certain number of wrong
entries, you will be presented with
an option to reset your pattern. Tap
Forgot pattern? and enter your
Google account username and

Unlock pattern

Heat

I forgot my
unlock pattern.

The smartphone
heats up when
charging or
making long
duration calls.

password.

You must have an active Google
account on the smartphone.
Alternatively, you restore your
smartphone to factory settings. See

Restoring to factory settings on
page 60.

It is normal for the smartphone to
heat up when charging. When
charging is complete, it will return
to its normal temperature.
It is also normal for the smartphone
to heat up during long periods of
use, such as watching a video or a
long smartphone conversation.

Other sources of help

For information on Refer to ...

Up-to-date information regarding
yo

ur smartphone

Service enquiries www.acer.com/support

www.acer.com
mobile.acer.com

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WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS

• Do not use this product near water.

• Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand or table. If the
product falls, it could be seriously damaged.

• Slots and openings are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable
operation of the product and to protect it from overheating. These
openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should
never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug or other
similar surface. This product should never be placed near or over a
radiator or heat register, or in a built-in installation unless proper
ventilation is provided.

• Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet
slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts
that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any
kind onto or into the product.

• To avoid damage of internal components and to prevent battery
leakage, do not place the product on a vibrating surface.

• Never use this product when engaging in sporting activities,
exercising, or in any vibrating environment which may cause a short
circuit or damage, and even a risk of explosion from the battery
pack.

Protecting your hearing

To protect your hearing, follow these instructions.

• Increase the volume gradually until you can hear clearly and
comfortably.

• Do not increase the volume level after your ears have adjusted.

• Do not listen to music at high volumes for extended periods.

• Do not increase the volume to block out noisy surroundings.

• Decrease the volume if you can’t hear people speaking near you.

Additional safety information

Your device and its enhancements may contain small parts. Keep
them out of the reach of small children.

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Important

Operating environment

For safety reasons, turn off all wireless or radio transmitting devices
when using your smartphone device under the following conditions.
These devices may include, but are not limited to: wireless LAN
(WLAN), Bluetooth and/or cellular devices.

Remember to follow any special regulations in force in any area, and
always switch off your device when its use is prohibited or when it
may cause interference or danger. Use the device only in its normal
operating positions. To successfully transmit data files or messages,
this device requires a good quality connection to the network. In some
cases, transmission of data files or messages may be delayed until
such a connection is available. Ensure that the above separation
distance instructions are followed until the transmission is completed.
Parts of the device are magnetic. Metallic materials may be attracted
to the device, and persons with hearing aids should not hold the
device to the ear with the hearing aid. Do not place credit cards or
other magnetic storage media near the device, because information
stored on them may be erased.

Medical devices

Operation of any radio transmitting equipment, including wireless
smartphones, may interfere with the functionality of inadequately
protected medical devices. Consult a physician or the manufacturer of
the medical device to determine if they are adequately shielded from
external RF energy or if you have any questions. Switch off your
device in health care facilities when any regulations posted in these
areas instruct you to do so. Hospitals or health care facilities may be
using equipment that could be sensitive to external RF transmissions.

Pacemakers. Pacemaker manufacturers recommend that a minimum
separation of 15.3 cm (6") be maintained between wireless devices
and a pacemaker to avoid potential interference with the pacemaker.
These recommendations are consistent with the independent
research by and recommendations of Wireless Technology Research.
Persons with pacemakers should do the following:

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• Always keep the device more than 15.3 cm (6") from the pacemaker.

• Not carry the device near your pacemaker when the device is
switched on. If you suspect interference, switch off your device, and
move it.

Hearing aids. Some digital wireless devices may interfere with some
hearing aids. If interference occurs, consult your service provider.

Vehicles

RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded
electronic systems in motor vehicles such as electronic fuel injection
systems, electronic anti-skid (anti-lock) braking systems, electronic
speed control systems, and air bag systems. For more information,
check with the manufacturer, or its representative, of your vehicle or
any equipment that has been added. Only qualified personnel should
service the device, or install the device in a vehicle. Faulty installation
or service may be dangerous and may invalidate any warranty that
may apply to the device. Check regularly that all wireless equipment
in your vehicle is mounted and operating properly. Do not store or
carry flammable liquids, gases, or explosive materials in the same
compartment as the device, its parts, or enhancements. For vehicles
equipped with an air bag, remember that air bags inflate with great
force. Do not place objects, including installed or portable wireless
equipment in the area over the air bag or in the air bag deployment
area. If in-vehicle wireless equipment is improperly installed, and the
air bag inflates, serious injury could result. Using your device while
flying in aircraft is prohibited. Switch off your device before boarding
an aircraft. The use of wireless teledevices in an aircraft may be
dangerous to the operation of the aircraft, disrupt the wireless
telephone network, and may be illegal.

Potentially explosive environments

Switch off your device when in any area with a potentially explosive
atmosphere and obey all signs and instructions. Potentially explosive
atmospheres include areas where you would normally be advised to
turn off your vehicle engine. Sparks in such areas could cause an
explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death. Switch off the
device at refueling points such as near gas pumps at service stations.

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Important

Observe restrictions on the use of radio equipment in fuel depots,
storage, and distribution areas; chemical plants; or where blasting
operations are in progress. Areas with a potentially explosive
atmospheres are often, but not always, clearly marked. They include
below deck on boats, chemical transfer or storage facilities, vehicles
using liquefied petroleum gas (such as propane or butane), and areas
where the air contains chemicals or particles such as grain, dust or
metal powders.

Follow any restrictions. Do not use the device where blasting is in
progress.

Emergency calls

Wireless smartphones, including this device, operate using radio
signals, wireless networks, landline networks, and user-programmed
functions. Because of this, connections in all conditions cannot be
guaranteed. You should never rely solely on any wireless device for
essential communications like medical emergencies.

If certain features are in use, you may first need to turn those features
off before you can make an emergency call. Consult this guide or your
service provider for more information.

When making an emergency call, give all the necessary information
as accurately as possible. Your wireless device may be the only
means of communication at the scene of an accident. Do not end the
call until given permission to do so.

Taking care of your smartphone

1. DO take care not to scratch the screen of your smartphone. Keep
the screen clean. When working with your smartphone, use your
finger or fingernail. Never use an actual pen or pencil or other sharp
object on the screen surface.

2. DO NOT expose your smartphone to rain or moisture. Do not let
water enter the circuitry through the front panel buttons or expansion
slots. In general, treat your smartphone as you would a mobile

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smartphone or other small electronic device.

3. DO be careful not to drop your smartphone or subject it to any
strong impact. Do not place your smartphone in your back pocket.

4. DO NOT expose your smartphone to extreme temperatures. For
example, do not leave your smartphone on the dashboard of a car
on a hot day or when temperatures are below freezing point. Also,
keep it away from heaters and other sources of heat.

5. DO NOT use or store your smartphone in any location that is dusty,
damp or wet.

6. DO use a soft, damp cloth to clean your smartphone. If the surface
of the screen becomes soiled, clean it with a soft cloth moistened
with diluted window-cleaning solution.

7. DO NOT press down on the screen with force, otherwise you may
crack the screen.

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Note

Specifications

Specifications may vary depending on region and configuration.

Performance

• 1.3 GHz quad-core processor

• System memory:

• 1 GB / 2 GB RAM (depending on model)

• 8 GB / 16 GB (depending on model)

• Android operating system

Display

• 5" TFT LCD, capacitive touchscreen

• 480 x 854 resolution

Multimedia

Formats supported:

Type Formats

Image JPEG, GIF, PNG, BMP

Audio playback MP3, AMR, AAC LC, AAC+, eAAC+, Vorbis, FLAC,

Ringtone MP3, AMR, AAC LC, AAC+, eAAC+, Vorbis, FLAC,

Video recording H.263, H.264, MPEG4

Video playback H.263, H.264, MPEG4, VP8, WMV

USB connector

• Micro USB connector

• USB client

• DC power-in (5 V, 1 A)

MIDI, WMA, WAVE

MIDI, WMA, WAVE

Connectivity

Note

• Bluetooth 4.0

• IEEE 802.11b/g/n

• GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz

• HSPA/WCDMA: EU 900 / 2100 MHz (or US 850 / 900 / 1900 /
2100 MHz)

• HSPA+ / GPRS / EDGE

•GPS

Camera

• 2 MP front camera

• Fixed focus

• 8 MP rear camera

• Automatic focus

Expansion

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• microSD memory card slot (up to 32 GB)

Battery

• 2000 mAh rechargable/replaceable Li-polymer battery

Length of battery operation will depend on power consumption which is
based on system resource use. For example, constantly using the backlight
or using power-demanding apps will shorten battery life between charges.

Dimensions

Height 143 mm

Width 73 mm

Thickness 9.9 mm

Weight 150 g (with battery)

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