Acer A700- User Manual

10 Using your tablet Using the SIM card slot (only for Wi-Fi+3G models) Certain tablets include a SIM slot for internet access. To take full advantage of your tablet’s Internet capabilities, you should install a SIM card with data subscription before turning on your tablet. See "Installing a SIM...

11 Turning on for the first time Note: Your tablet does not support USB charging. It is normal for the tablet surface to become warm during charging or long periods of use. Turning on for the first time To turn on your tablet, press and hold the power button until the tablet vibrates. Wait a moment ...

12 Note: If you have multiple Google accounts, such as separate accounts for personal and business contacts, you can access and synchonize them from the Accounts settings section. See "Multiple Google accounts" on page 70. Using the touchscreen Your tablet uses a touchscreen for selecting it...

13 The Home screen Simply enter the text you want to find. Tap the arrow or Enter key to search the Internet, or tap one of the suggestions, applications or files shown in the list. Note: In order to search or browse the Internet, you must be connected to a cellular data (if available) or wireless n...

14 Acer Ring - quick launch Acer Ring allows you to quickly and easily access your favorite applications and bookmarks. It incorporates a number of useful tools in an easy-to-use interface. Tap the Ring icon at the bottom of the screen to display Acer Ring. The left side of Acer Ring controls the vo...

15 The Home screen The application menu The application menu displays applications and widgets available on your tablet. Applications are displayed in alphabetical order. If more applications are available, an outline of the second page will be shown on the side of the screen. Swipe the outline towa...

16 Tap the notification area to view more status information. Control buttons enable you to tap features on (blue) or off (white). Some event summaries include controls below the main status area, such as media controls if music is playing. Status and notification icons Connection icons Icon Descrip...

18 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 in the top-right corner of the Home screen.The APPS menu ...

19 The Home 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....

20 The onscreen keyboard When you tap a text box to enter text, an onscreen keyboard will appear. Simply tap on keys to enter text. Tap the ?123 button to see numbers and special characters, and then tap the ~ \ { key to see more options. Tap and hold a key to select alternative characters (if avail...

21 The onscreen keyboard Changing the keyboard To use a different keyboard type, tap the Keyboard status icon; this will open a menu listing the text input methods available on your tablet. Tap your preferred input method. Typically three options are available: Android Keyboard , Google voice typing...

22 Editing text You can select and edit text in certain applications, such as text you have entered in a text field. Selected text can be cut or copied and later pasted within the same application, or to a different application. Note: Certain applications may not support text selection, or only supp...

23 Locking your tablet 2. If the cursor is not in the desired position, simply drag it to the correct position. If you previously copied (see below) text, tap where you want to insert the text. A PASTE button appears briefly below the cursor. Tap the button to paste the text. To replace a word, doub...

24 To wake your tablet, press the power button. Your tablet will display the Lock screen. To unlock the screen, press the lock button and follow the lock to the right side of the circle. Lock screen apps To activate frequently used applications, press the lock button and drag to one of four Lock scr...

25 Changing the power management plan Changing the power management plan Your tablet has three different power options: High performance , Balanced (recommended) , and Power saver . High performance favors performance, but may use more energy. Balanced (recommended) automatically balances performanc...

26 Connecting devices to your tablet Connecting to AC power See "Charging your tablet" on page 10. Inserting a microSD card (optional) You may install a microSD card to expand your device's storage space. Note: Your tablet only supports microSD cards that use the FAT or FAT32 file system. 1....

27 Transferring files between your tablet and a PC Accessing files on a USB storage device Note: Your tablet supports USB storage devices that use the FAT, FAT32 or NTFS file systems. You can access media files (photos, music and video) on USB storage devices with your tablet's multimedia apps. Caut...

29 Installing a SIM card (only for Wi-Fi+3G models) Using a cellular data network (only for Wi-Fi+3G models) ‘3G’, or data over a cellular network, is only available on models equiped with a SIM card slot, or through a separate 3G modem (not supplied - available from your mobile Internet provider, c...

30 Important: Depending on your settings, you may be required to enter your PIN each time you switch on the cellular data function. SIM card lock Your tablet may come with a SIM card lock, i.e., you will only be able to use the SIM card provided by your network operator.To cancel the SIM lock, conta...

31 Internet sharing Disable data when roaming You can prevent your tablet from transmitting data over other carriers’ mobile networks when you are traveling and leave an area that is covered by your carrier’s networks. This is useful for controlling expenses if your mobile data contract doesn’t incl...

33 Managing Wi-Fi connections 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 t...

34 You may open multiple tabs. When a page is open, press the small tab with a plus sign. Simply tap one of the tabs across the top of the screen to switch pages. New tab 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 ...

35 Composing an email Composing an email 1. Make sure your tablet is connected to the Internet.2. Open the application menu and tap Gmail . 3. Tap the Compose icon (shown right). 4. Enter the recipient's email address, the subject and message.5. When you are finished composing your message, tap Send...

36 *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 the Terms of Service...

38 Important : Some applications may require payment before you can download them. You will need to have a Google Checkout account in order to pay for these applications. Using downloaded applications Once you’ve downloaded and installed an application, you may find it in the APPS or WIDGETS section...

40 AcerCloud What is AcerCloud? AcerCloud is a personal cloud service that allows you to access your files over the Internet, and make sure your most important files are always up to date. With your personal cloud all your devices (PC, tablet, phone) with AcerCloud installed can access files on your...

41 Create an AcerCloud ID Using an Acer-branded mobile phone or tablet 1. On your tablet, open the application menu and tap AcerCloud . Tap Sign up an Acer ID . 2. Enter the requested information.

42 3. Click the AcerCloud activation link in your email to verify your AcerCloud ID. Using an Acer-branded PC Note : If you have more than one PC, you should use the PC with the most storage as your Cloud PC. 1. Open AcerCloud on your computer and enter your information, email address and password.

44 Make this PC the Cloud PC - You must define one (and only one) PC as your Cloud PC. Copies of all content added to your personal cloud (e.g. PicStream) will be transferred to your Cloud PC, and content on this PC will be shared to your other AcerCloud devices. Note : If you already have a Cloud P...

45 clear.fi Viewing a document on an Android tablet or phone Three categories are available: Documents, Presentations, and Spreadsheets. Tap a category to change the type of document displayed. Each document is shown with a thumbnail of the first page, the title, size, date of last upload, and name ...

47 clear.fi clear.fi Media You can use clear.fi Video or clear.fi Music on your Android device with an Internet connection to play Cloud PC music or video.To watch videos open clear.fi Video. To listen to music open clear.fi Music. Videos and music from the Cloud PC are indicated with a cloud icon o...

49 Multimedia playback 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 stor...

53 Managing people and contacts Your tablet features an address book that allows you to save contacts to the internal memory, SIM card 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 s...

54 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,...

55 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 only your favorite contacts. Editing a contact on your computer If you have synchronized your Google a...

56 Using the camera and camcorder Your tablet features two digital cameras: a 1-megapixel front-facing and a 5-megapixel rear-facing 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...

57 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...

58 Camcorder icons and indicators Tap the camcorder icon to switch to camcorder mode. Icon Description Front/rear camera switch Toggles between the front and rear camcorder.Zoom in Crop and enlarge the center of the screen. When using zoom, the image on the screen does not represent the quality of t...

59 Shooting a video Camcorder options Adjust camcorder options to obtain the best image: • Set if the location (from GPS) is stored in the video information. • Use Internal Storage or the SD card (only available if a microSD card has been inserted). Shooting a video 1. Ensure the options described a...

61 Acer Print Printing with the tablet Acer Print Acer Print is a printing application that prints documents from your tablet. It can connect to a printer in three ways:• Through a home or office wireless network• Directly to a printer via a USB cable (using the provided micro USB to USB adapter) • ...

62 Once added, tap Printers in the left-hand column to display your printers. Scanning a QR code To add a printer by scanning its QR code, tap Add printer then tap QR code . Item Description Auto Automatically search the connected network for any available printers. Manual Manually discover a specif...

63 Acer Print Place the QR code inside the viewfinder box. The program automatically scans it and adds the printer to your Acer Print printers list. For more information on QR codes, See "QR codes" on page 64. Printing with Acer Print Now that you have connected your tablet to your printer, ...

64 Note: Acer Print cannot print password-protected documents or from password- protected printers. Compatible printers For a list of compatible printers, please go to www.acer.com and follow the instructions below:1. Select your region and country.2. Click Support > Drivers and Downloads > Pr...

66 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...

67 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...

69 Personal Acer Print See "Acer Print" on page 61. Power option • High performance favors performance, but may use more energy • Balanced (recommended) automatically balances performance with energy consumption • Power saver favors saving energy to extend battery life Apps Closing an applic...

70 Some applications, such as People, Gmail, and Calendar, can sync data from multiple accounts. Others sync data only from the first Google Account you sign in to on your tablet, or from an account associated specifically with that application.For some applications, such as People or Calendar, all ...

71 Updating your tablet’s operating system • Give it a label (i.e., a name). Updating your tablet’s operating system Your tablet can download and install system updates, adding support for new devices or expanding software options.To check for updates, tap APPS > Settings > About tablet > S...

72 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...

73 Other sources of help Other sources of help Power I couldn’t turn on the device. The battery power may be depleted. Recharge the device. Refer to "Charging your tablet" on page 10 for more information. Storage How do I check memory status? To check storage status, go to Settings > Stor...

74 Specifications Performance • NVIDIA ® Tegra ® 3 mobile processor • Quad-Core ARM ® Cortex ™ -A9 CPU • System memory: • 1 GB of RAM• 16 or 32 GB of flash memory • Android ™ operating system Display • 10.1” WXGA TFT-LCD capacitive multi-touch screen• 1920 x 1200 resolution• 262K color support Multi...

75 3G support (only available on Wi-Fi+3G models) • GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900• UMTS 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100• HSDPA 7.2 Mbps / HSUPA 5.76 Mbps / EDGE / GPRS• Optional HSDPA 21 Mbps Camera • Front camera • 1-megapixel• Fixed focus • Rear camera • 5-megapixel• Auto focus Expansion • microSD memory ca...

76 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'...

77 SERVICES. ALSO, THERE IS NO WARRANTY OR CONDITION OF TITLE, QUIET ENJOYMENT, QUIET POSSESSION, CORRESPONDENCE TO DESCRIPTION OR NON-INFRINGEMENT WITH REGARD TO THE SOFTWARE.EXCLUSION OF INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL AND CERTAIN OTHER DAMAGESTO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVE...

78 Trademarks and legal notices Dolby Mobile Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbols are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Gracenote Music recognition technology and related data are provided by Gracenote ® . Gracenote ® , Gracenote logo and logotype, and t...