Acer Z520 User Guide
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Acer Liquid Z520 Duo User’s Manual
Model: Z520
This revision: February 2015
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Table of contents - 3
Setting up 5
Unpacking your smartphone.................... 5
Getting to know your smartphone............ 5
Views .......................................................... 5
Charging the battery ................................... 6
Installing a SIM or microSD card ............. 7
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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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