Page 3 - Table of contents
3 Table of contents Getting to know your A3-600 Features and functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Product registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Setting up Unpacking you...
Page 4 - Getting to know your A3-600; Features and functions; How to register
4 Getting to know your A3-600 Features and functions Your new A3-600 offers leading, easy-to-access multimedia and entertainment features. You can: • Connect to the Internet.• Access your email.• Play music and video.• Keep in touch with your friends via your People and social networking apps.• View...
Page 5 - Setting up
5 Unpacking your A3-600 Setting up Unpacking your A3-600 Your new A3-600 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 A3-600• Setup guide• USB cable• HDMI cable (option...
Page 6 - Front view
6 Getting to know your A3-600 Front view No. Item Description 1 Ambient light sensor Detects light levels and adjusts display brightness. 2 Front-facing camera A 1-megapixel camera for video chats. 3 Microphones Receive audio for video chats and Internet calls. 4 Touchscreen 21.5” 1920 x 1080 optica...
Page 7 - Left view
7 Getting to know your A3-600 Left view No. Item Description 1 USB 3.0 port Connects to external USB devices, such as a keyboard, mouse or storage device. 2 HDMI-in port (MHL) Supports high-definition digital video connections. 3 Ethernet (RJ-45) port Connects to an Ethernet network. 4 DC-in jack Co...
Page 8 - Right view
8 Right view No. Item Description 1 Power button Press and hold to turn the A3-600 on, press briefly to turn the screen on/off or enter sleep mode; press and hold to turn the A3-600 off. 2 Indicators Indicates power / drives status. 3 Input switch key Press to switch input source. 4 Volume control k...
Page 9 - Turning on for the first time; Sign in to or create a Google account
9 Setting up your A3-600 Using your A3-600 Setting up your A3-600 Open the stand and tilt the computer to your desired viewing angle. Connect the DC-in jack to your A3-600 and plug the AC adapter into any AC outlet. Warning: Only use the bundled power adapter to power your A3-600. Turning on for the...
Page 10 - Using the touchscreen; The Home screen
10 Important: You must sign in to a Google Account to use Gmail, Google Talk, Google Calendar, and other Google Apps; to download apps or media from Google Play; to back up your settings to Google servers; and to take advantage of other Google services on your A3-600. If you want to restore existing...
Page 11 - Search; Voice search; Navigation
11 The Home screen The Home screen already features some useful controls and information. Search To search for apps, files or for information on the Internet, tap the Google icon in the top-left corner. Simply enter the text you want to find. Tap the arrow or Enter key to search the Internet, or tap...
Page 12 - Adding an application to a Home screen
12 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 finger to the left or right. A total of five pages are available, two to the left and two to the righ...
Page 13 - Status and notification area; Status and notification icons
13 The Home screen Status and notification area Status and notification icons are shown in the upper-right corner of the screen. This area contains a variety of icons to inform you of your A3-600’s status. The icons on the right side of the clock indicate connectivity status. The left side of the cl...
Page 14 - Personalizing the Home screen; Adding or removing shortcuts or widgets
14 Note: Network connection icons are blue if you have an active Google account. 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 widge...
Page 15 - Resizing a Widget; Changing the Home screen image; The onscreen keyboard; Changing Android keyboard settings
15 The onscreen keyboard Resizing a Widget Most widgets can be made larger, so you can give more space to information that is important to you. After placing a Widget on the Home screen, tap and hold to select it. Four diamonds will appear on each side, tap and drag a diamond until the Widget is the...
Page 16 - Predictive text or auto correction; Editing text; Selecting text; Inserting text
16 Predictive text or auto correction The Android keyboard can provide predictive text input. As you tap the letters of a word, a selection of words are displayed that continue the sequence of letters tapped, or are a close match allowing for errors. The word list changes after every key press. If t...
Page 18 - Security options
18 Locking your A3-600 If you will not use your A3-600 for a while, briefly press the power button to lock access. This saves power and ensures your A3-600 does not unintentionally use any services. Your A3-600 will lock automatically if it is not used after a while. To change the delay, tap APPS &g...
Page 19 - Connecting devices to your A3-600; Connecting to AC power; Connecting a USB device to your A3-600; Accessing files on a USB storage device; Connecting to a router or modem
19 Connecting to AC power Connecting devices to your A3-600 Connecting to AC power See "Setting up your A3-600" on page 9. Inserting a SD card (optional) You may install a SD card to expand your device's storage space. Note: Your A3-600 only supports SD cards that use the NTFS, FAT or FAT32 ...
Page 20 - Connecting a Bluetooth device
20 Use an Ethernet cable to connect the display to a router or modem that provides Internet access. For Ethernet settings, tap APPS > Settings > Ethernet. Connecting a Bluetooth device Only A2DP stereo headsets (playback only, no microphone) are supported. Please check for updates to the A3-60...
Page 21 - Using the webcam; Using the webcam as a camera; Camera icons and indicators
21 Using the webcam as a camera Using the webcam Your A3-600 features a 1-megapixel digital webcam mounted on the front. Many chat or instant messaging apps can use this webcam so you can be seen by your family and friends. Use the settings in the app to control the webcam. Using the webcam as a cam...
Page 22 - Camera options; Taking a photo; Using the webcam to record a video; Camcorder icons and indicators
22 Camera options Taking a photo 1. Ensure the options described above are set to your preferences.2. Frame your subject and steady your A3-600.3. Tap the camera icon to take the photo. Using the webcam to record a video The Camera app can also record video. Camcorder icons and indicators Tap the ca...
Page 23 - Camcorder options; Supported formats; Viewing photos and videos
23 Viewing photos and videos Camcorder options Adjust camcorder options to obtain the best image: Shooting a video 1. Ensure the options described above are set to your preferences.2. Frame your subject and steady your A3-600 and zoom in or out as needed.3. Tap the record icon to begin recording. 4....
Page 24 - Advanced settings; Activating or deactivating connections; Bluetooth connections
24 Advanced settings Access Settings from the Application menu. Tap APPS, then Settings. Wireless & Networks Activating or deactivating connections Open the Application menu and tap Settings. Under WIRELESS & NETWORKS each connection has an ON/OFF switch that controls the connection. Tap an ...
Page 25 - Ethernet connections; Device; Sound
25 Device 600 name and discoverability. Tap SEARCH FOR DEVICES to scan for nearby 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. Note: Only A2DP stereo headsets (playback only, no micropho...
Page 26 - Storage; Closing an application; Personal; Synchronization
26 You can adjust screen brightness and contrast from the OSD. Storage You can check how much of your A3-600’s storage (Internal, SD or USB) has been used, and what type of files are using storage. Apps Closing an application To close an active application, go to APPS > Settings > Apps. Tap th...
Page 27 - Multiple Google accounts; Changing language and text options; System; Setting the date and time; Updating your A3-600’s operating system
27 System To manage synchronization of individual accounts, tap an account name. Some applications, such as Gmail and Calendar, have additional synchronization settings. Open the application and tap the Menu button (three dots) and then tap Settings. Multiple Google accounts If you have multiple Goo...
Page 28 - Clean boot
28 Note: Downloading new firmware can take up to 40 minutes, depending on your network speed. Resetting your A3-600 You may have to perform a reset if your A3-600 fails to respond when buttons are pressed or the screen is tapped. To reset your A3-600 , insert a small thin object (such as a paperclip...
Page 29 - FAQ and troubleshooting
29 FAQ and troubleshooting This section lists frequently asked questions that may arise during the use of your A3-600, and gives easy answers and solutions to these questions. Aspect Question Answer Audio Why is there no sound coming from the device? If a headset is plugged into the device, the spea...
Page 30 - Other sources of help
30 Other sources of help For information on: Refer to: Up-to-date information regarding your A3-600 www.acer.com Service enquiries support.acer.com
