Page 3 - Table of contents
3 Table of contents Getting to know your tablet Features and functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Product registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Setting up Unpacking you...
Page 5 - Getting to know your tablet; Features and functions; How to register
5 Features and functions Getting to know your tablet Features and functions Your new tablet offers leading, easy-to-access multimedia and entertainment features. You can:• Connect to the Internet.• Access your email while on the move.• Keep in touch with your friends via your People and social netwo...
Page 6 - Setting up; Unpacking your tablet; Front
6 Setting up Unpacking your tablet Your new tablet comes packed in a protective box. Carefully unpack the box and remove the contents. If any of the following items is missing or damaged, contact your dealer immediately:• Acer ICONIA TAB A110• Setup poster• USB cable• AC adapter• Warranty card Getti...
Page 7 - Left and right
7 Getting to know your tablet Left and right 3 2 1 4 5 views Top 1 2 view No. Item Description 1 Micro HDMI (Type D) connector Connects to an HDMI cable with a Type D connector. 2 Micro USB port (Slave) Connects to a computer via a USB cable. Also serves as the charging port for the AC adapter. For ...
Page 9 - Using your tablet; Charging your tablet; Assembling the power adapter
9 Charging your tablet Using your tablet Charging your tablet For first-time use, you need to charge your tablet for four hours. After that you can recharge the battery as needed. Note: Charger illustration is for reference only. Actual configuration may vary. Assembling the power adapter Slide the ...
Page 10 - Turning on for the first time; Sign in to or create a Google account
10 Turning on for the first time To turn on your tablet, press and hold the power button until the tablet vibrates. Wait a moment for your tablet to bootup. You will then be asked some questions before you can use your tablet.To start, tap to select your language and country, then tap Start . Follow...
Page 11 - Using the touchscreen; The Home screen; Voice search
11 Using the touchscreen Using the touchscreen Your tablet 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...
Page 12 - Navigation; Acer Ring; Screenshot
12 Navigation Back Home Recent To navigate through menus and options, three (or more) icons are shown in the bottom-left corner. Back Tap this icon to go to the previous page, or to go up one level in a menu. This icon may be replaced with the hide icon in certain cases (such as if the keyboard or l...
Page 13 - Screen rotation lock; The extended Home screen
13 The Home screen Screen rotation lock Tap the center of the ring to lock/unlock screen rotation. The extended Home screen The Home screen extends to either side of the initial Home screen, giving you more room to add widgets or organize shortcuts. To view the extended Home screen, swipe your finge...
Page 14 - Adding an application to a Home screen; Status and notification area; Status and notification icons
14 Adding an application to a Home screen Tap and hold an icon to add a shortcut to one of your Home screens. When you select an icon, you are taken to the initial Home screen. You can drag the selected icon to any extended home screen. Status and notification area Status and notification icons are ...
Page 15 - Personalizing the Home screen; Adding or removing shortcuts or widgets
15 The Home screen Battery status icons Notification icons Personalizing the Home screen You may personalize your Home screen by adding or removing application shortcuts or widgets, and by changing the wallpaper. Adding or removing shortcuts or widgets To add shortcuts or widgets tap the APPS icon i...
Page 16 - Resizing a Widget
16 applications that display constantly-updated information or quick shortcuts to applications 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 ab...
Page 17 - Removing an item from the Home screen; Changing the Home screen image; The onscreen keyboard; Changing Android keyboard settings
17 The onscreen keyboard Removing an item from the Home screen To remove an item from the Home screen, tap and hold the item until the Remove option appears at the top of the screen. Simply drag the item to the Remove option. Changing the Home screen image Tap and hold any open space on the Home scr...
Page 18 - Editing text; Selecting text
18 To turn predictive text on or off with the Android keyboard, tap the Input options key, and then Android keyboard settings . Tap Auto correction or Show correction suggestions and select one of the options. Editing text You can select and edit text in certain applications, such as text you have e...
Page 20 - Locking your tablet; Waking your tablet; Lock screen apps; Security Options
20 Locking your tablet If you will not use your tablet for a while, briefly press the power button to lock access. This saves power and ensures your tablet does not unintentionally use any services. Your tablet will lock automatically if it is not used after a while. To change the delay, tap APPS &g...
Page 21 - Shutting down your tablet
21 Shutting down your tablet Shutting down your tablet If you won’t use your tablet for an extended period of time, turn it off to save battery power. To turn off your tablet (even when locked), press and hold the power button for one second. Tap Power off and confirm the shut down. To force a shutd...
Page 22 - Connecting devices to your tablet; Connecting to AC power; Connecting to a PC as a USB storage device
22 Connecting devices to your tablet Connecting to AC power See "Charging your tablet" on page 9. Inserting a microSD card (optional) You may install a microSD card to expand your device's storage space. Ensure that the microSD card is inserted all the way into the card slot. Note: Your tabl...
Page 23 - Connecting a Bluetooth device; Accessories
23 Connecting a Bluetooth device Connecting a Bluetooth device Only A2DP stereo headsets (playback only, no microphone) are supported. Please check for updates to the tablet's software which may add support for additional Bluetooth devices. For Bluetooth settings, tap APPS > Settings , then under...
Page 24 - Going online; Managing Wi-Fi connections; Using the browser
24 Going online Managing Wi-Fi connections If you did not connect to a Wi-Fi network when you first started your tablet, or want to connect to a new network, tap APPS > Settings > Wi-Fi to manage your connection settings. Alternatively, tap the Wi-Fi status icon in the bottom-right corner of t...
Page 25 - Voice Search; Setting up Gmail; Composing an email
25 Setting up Gmail Pinch to zoom in or out of pages. Tap and hold an item on a page to open a contextual menu. Voice Search With voice actions, you can send emails, find directions to locations, search the Internet and even send a note to yourself using your voice. Tap the microphone on the Home sc...
Page 27 - Google Play
27 Online applications *Note: Applications installed may vary according to your region. Google Play Note: Google Play may not be available in all countries and regions. Note: You must activate a Google account before using Google Play. The first time you access Google Play, you must read and accept ...
Page 29 - Using downloaded applications; Google Talk
29 Online applications Using downloaded applications Once you’ve downloaded and installed an application, you may find it in the APPS or WIDGETS sections of the Application menu. Certain applications provide both an App and widgets, or only provide a widget (with no application icon). See "Perso...
Page 30 - Playing music and video; Multimedia playback
30 Playing music and video Multimedia playback Your tablet comes supplied with a variety of programs that you can use to enjoy multimedia content. Play Music Use Play Music to listen to music and other audio files that you download or copy from your computer, usb drive, mass storage device, etc. Tap...
Page 31 - Managing people and contacts; Importing contacts; Adding a new contact
31 Managing people and contacts Your tablet features an address book that allows you to save contacts to the internal memory or your Google account.Tap People from the Home screen or the application menu to view your contacts. If you don’t have any contacts stored on your tablet, you can sync with y...
Page 32 - Editing a contact; Opening a contact
32 Editing a contact If you have opened a new or existing contact, you can enter information about the contact: Simply tap on a box and type the appropriate information. Click on the arrow next to the name entry to see options, such as adding a name prefix or phonetic name.To enter multiple entries,...
Page 33 - Starred contacts; Editing a contact on your computer
33 To add or change information, tap the pencil icon.Tap Done to save changes, or Cancel to discard them. Starred contacts You may quickly access your favorite contacts by adding a star . First open the contact, then tap the star next to the contact’s name. Tap All contacts and select Starred to see...
Page 34 - Using the camera and camcorder; Camera icons and indicators
34 Using the camera and camcorder Your tablet features a 2-megapixel, front-facing digital camera. This section will take you through all the steps in taking photos and videos with your tablet. Note: It is recommended that you insert a microSD card into the microSD slot before using the camera. Plea...
Page 35 - Camera options; Taking a photo
35 Taking a photo Camera options • Set if the location (from GPS) is stored in the image information. • Set the resolution of the image (VGA or QVGA, 1 MP or 2 MP). • Use Internal Storage or the SD card (only available if a microSD card has been inserted). Taking a photo 1. Ensure the options descri...
Page 36 - Camcorder icons and indicators; Camcorder options
36 Camcorder icons and indicators Tap the camcorder icon to switch to camcorder mode. Camcorder options Adjust camcorder options to obtain the best image: Icon Description Zoom in Crop and enlarge the center of the screen. When using zoom, the image on the screen does not represent the quality of th...
Page 37 - Shooting a video; Supported formats
37 Shooting a video Shooting a video 1. Ensure the options described above are set to your preferences.2. Frame your subject and steady your tablet and zoom in or out as needed.3. Tap the record icon to begin recording. 4. Tap the record icon again to stop recording. Supported formats Viewing photos...
Page 38 - Advanced settings; Activating or deactivating connections; Bluetooth connections
38 Advanced settings Access Settings from the Application menu. Tap APPS , then Settings . Wireless & Networks Activating or deactivating connections Tap APPS > Settings , then under WIRELESS & NETWORKS each connection has an ON/OFF switch that controls the connection. Tap an entry to man...
Page 39 - Data Usage; Putting your tablet in Airplane mode; Device; Sound
39 Device Data Usage The Data Usage section shows how much data has been transmitted to your tablet, either in total or for each App. This information is useful if you are using a metered service. Putting your tablet in Airplane mode You can enter Airplane mode (also known as flight mode) to turn of...
Page 40 - Closing an application
40 Ring Adjust Acer Ring settings by tapping APPS > Settings > Ring . Lock screen apps You can start any of four applications directly from the Lock screen. Tap APPS > Settings > Lock screen apps to change which applications appear. Display You can adjust your tablet screen settings by t...
Page 41 - Personal; Synchronization; Multiple Google accounts; Changing language and text options; System; Setting the date and time
41 Personal Warning! You should only remove programs if you are familiar with the Android operating system. Personal Synchronization You can configure synchronization options for many applications on your tablet. You can also configure what types of data you synchronize for each account.Some applica...
Page 42 - Setting alarms; Updating your tablet’s operating system; Clean boot
42 Setting alarms There are two predefined alarms on your tablet by default. To add or edit alarm settings, tap Clock in the application menu and tap Set alarm . Tap Add alarm to create a new alarm, or tap the check box next to a preset alarm to turn it on or off.Tap a preset alarm to edit it. You c...
Page 43 - FAQ and troubleshooting
43 FAQ and troubleshooting This section lists frequently asked questions that may arise during the use of your tablet, and gives easy answers and solutions to these questions. Aspect Question Answer Audio Why is there no sound coming from the device? If the headset is plugged into the device, the sp...
Page 44 - Other sources of help
44 Other sources of help Unlock pattern I forgot my unlock pattern. After five wrong entries, you can reset your unlock pattern. Tap Forgotten pattern? and enter your Google account username and password. Note: You must have an active Google account on the tablet and an Internet connection. If this ...
Page 45 - Specifications
45 Specifications Performance • NVIDIA ® Tegra ™ 3 mobile processor with quad-core CPU and 5th battery- saver core • System memory: • 1 GB of RAM• 8 GB of flash memory Google Android ™ operating system Display • 7" WSVGA TFT-LCD capacitive multi-touch screen• 1024 x 600 resolution• 262K color su...
Page 46 - Expansion; Temperature
46 • Fixed focus Expansion • microSD memory card slot (up to 32 GB) Battery • Rechargeable high density Li-polymer batteries: 3420 mAh (12.65 W) Note: Length of battery operation will depend on power consumption which is based on system resource use. For example, constantly using the backlight or us...
Page 47 - End user license agreement
47 End user license agreement IMPORTANT - READ CAREFULLY: THIS END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT ("AGREEMENT") IS A LEGAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN YOU (EITHER AN INDIVIDUAL OR A SINGLE ENTITY), AND ACER INC. INCLUDING ITS SUBSIDIARIES ("ACER") FOR THE SOFTWARE (WHETHER PROVIDED BY ACER OR BY ACER'...
