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1. 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 Ending a call To end a call tap from the voice call screen Voice call options Icon Description Place the call on hold Mute a call eS Speakerphone Access the keypad while a call is in progress Two options e Add a second call e Record the conversation 30 Making calls 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 O tap the number and then tap Add to contacts A 2 Tap Create new contact and enter the information See Adding a contact on page 23 Conference calls 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 Tap to start the conference call Messaging 31 MESSAGING This chapter shows you how to set up and use the Phone messages Social messages and Social events 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 Apps menu and tap Messaging on the Home screen Note If you have multiple SIMs inserted in the phone you will be asked which SIM to use before the message i
2. 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 Using the Camera 45 Taking a panoramic photo Panoramic mode allows you to take a series of up to nine photos that the camera app will stitch together to make a single extended image 1 To take a panoramic photo select Panorama mode 2 Align the camera to take a photo of one end of the panoramic scene the furthest left right top or bottom 3 Press the camera button to take the first image then slowly and smoothly turn the camera to the other end of the image e Two lines display on the screen a flashing white line and a solid blue line As you move the camea align the blue line to the unmoving white line Note If your photo needs fewer than nine images tap the tick icon to stop the selection process and process the captured images Panoramic images work best with static outdoor scenes Objects too close to the camera or large straight edges may confuse the detection process The camera app will process the images and save a single extended image to your smartphone s gallery 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 The icon will turn red to indicate that recording is in progress Tap the icon again to stop recording
3. CD es L Note To prolong battery life it is better to close an app when you ve finished using it Do this by either pressing the Back key or the Menu button and selecting Exit if available Managing contacts 23 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 Contacts app from the Apps menu or tap All contacts from the Dialer to view your contacts If you dont have any contacts stored on your phone 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 Apps 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 contacts information You will then be asked to enter the contact s information such as name address and phone number HOME Q WE LR LT y Ue LO P AS D EG HS KL LUZ X CV B N MM You may scroll down the page and tap Add another field to add things such as 24 Managing contacts e IM addresses e Add any personal notes about the contact e Phonetic name e Link a website To assign an image to your contact tap
4. Front facing camera suitable for video chats and self portraits Internal microphone LED flash for taking photos in low light environments A camera for taking high resolution images Connects to a USB cable charger Increases or decreases the phone volume For initial use you need to charge your smartphone for eight hours After that you can recharge the battery as needed Setting up 7 Connect the AC adapter cord to the micro USB connector on your smartphone Installing a SIM or microSD card Note The information in this UM may vary according to the number of SIMs you are using To take full advantage of your smartphone s telephony capabilities you must install a SIM card Your new phone 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 phone by pressing and holding the power button 2 Pull out the SIM microSD card carrier 8 Setting up 3 Insert the SIM and or microSD card as shown Note Your phone can accept one nano SIM and one microSD card OR two nano SIMS Take care not to damage your cards when you reinsert the carrier Specifications vary depending on model purchased SIM 2 optional microSD card SIM 1 4 Insert the carrier taking care to ensure that the card s
5. explore beyond limits Liquid Jade ll 100 39 C Taipel City i Aug 1 Fri 09 12 o oo zh r J Jo a o 3 1 Google Gallery os Be Play Store Acer Portal 2014 All Rights Reserved Acer Liquid Jade User s Manual Model S55 This revision August 2014 Sign up for an Acer ID and enjoy great benefits Open the Acer Portal app from the Start screen to sign up for an Acer ID or sign in if you already have an Acer ID There are three great reasons for you to get an Acer ID e Build Your Own Cloud with Acer BYOC e Get the latest offers and product information e Register your device for warranty service For more information please visit the AcerCloud website www acer com byoc start Q Important This manual contains proprietary information that is protected by copyright laws The information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice Images provided herein are for reference only and may contain information or features that do not apply to your computer Acer Group shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained in this manual Acer Liquid Jade Smartphone Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of purchase Table of contents 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS Setting up 5 Unpacking your smartphone 5 Getting to know your smartphone 5 VIEWS PR cee eee 5 Charging t
6. 46 Using the Camera Supported formats Note To see supported image video and audio formats see Multimedia on page 72 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 tapping the thumbnail in the corner of the image screen Alternatively open the Apps menu and tap Gallery From Gallery you can share the file directly using various services Services vary depending on the file type You may also edit individual photos you have taken by tapping the pencil icon in the lower left hand corner of the screen 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 Advanced settings 47 ADVANCED SETTINGS Putting your smartphone in Airplane mode You can enable Airplane mode also known as flight mode to turn off telephone 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 and tap the grid icon in the upper right hand corner 2 Tap x AIRPLANE MODE OR 48 Advanced setting
7. More gt Mobile networks gt Network operators gt Select Manually 2 Your phone will search for available networks 3 Select your preferred network from the list generated You phone will attempt to register on the selected network 4 Tap Select automatically to connect to the available network with the strongest signal This may lead to your phone jumping between networks when you move around Note 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 Apps menu by tapping Settings gt Data usage Phone settings Many phone 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 Advanced settings 53 From the Apps menu tap Settings then tap More under WIRELESS amp NETWORKS then tap Call settings Sound To adjust your phone s sound settings in the Apps menu tap Settings gt Sound Item Description Vibrate Vibrates the device
8. Tethering amp portable hotspot Share your phone 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 51 More If your phone is in Airplane mode the option to turn Bluetooth on will be disabled Please refer to Putting your smartphone in Airplane mode on page 47 for instructions on turning Airplane mode on or off 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 Apps menu and tap Settings gt 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 Advanced settings 51 Internet sharing Tethering via USB If you wish to share your mobile internet connection with a computer you can connect your phone to a PC using the supplied USB cable 1 Plug the USB sync cable into the micro USB connector on your smartphone 2 Plug t
9. tap Settings gt Display gt 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 Using your smartphone 21 The Apps menu To access the Apps 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 tablet 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 Apps menu 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 e Dual SIM models e Single SIM models Drag the Notification area down the screen to view more information about new events and access Quick Settings USB debugging connected 22 Using your smartphone 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 previously opened apps oogle 39088
10. then open Settings from the Apps menu Tap Backup amp reset gt Factory data reset gt Reset phone and then Erase everything to format your phone Accessories and tips 59 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 phone When the headset is plugged in all audio is routed to the headset and the speakers are turned off e To answer an incoming call press the button on the microphone e Adjust the volume using the volume up down button on the smartphone e 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 EDGE connection on your phone obtain the access point name and settings including username and password if required from your wireless service provider 1 Open the Apps menu and tap Settings gt More gt Mobile networks gt Access Point Names and select an operator 2 Tap the Menu button and then tap New APN
11. 27 Direct dial widget 28 The voice call screen 28 Answering or declining a call 29 Conference calls 30 Messaging 31 Creating a new message 31 Replying to a message 32 Multimedia messages 33 Receiving multimedia messages 33 Going online 34 Browsing the internet 34 Using the browser cccccessseeeeeeeeeeeees 34 Setting up Email 35 Google services ccccesseseeeeseeeeeeenees 35 Setting up your Google email 36 Voice search 36 Play Store recu 37 Google Hangouts 38 Maps Navigation Places and Latitude 39 Using the Camera 40 Camera camcorder icons and indicators 40 Mode selector 42 Setting Seere EREE 43 Taking a photo casisscctiseaccoarsenennsascecntarenics 44 Taking a panoramic photo 45 Shooting a video 45 Supported formats 46 Viewing photos and videos 46 Geotaggihg scicceccsasctccasancatnarcaesensntonidvercets 46 Advanced settings 47 Putting your smartphone in Airplane MOQE near 47 Turning Airplane mode on or Off 47 Restarting your phone 48 Adjusting settings 49
12. 3 Enter the APN settings Tap an item to adjust it 60 Accessories and tips 4 When you have finished tap the Menu button and then tap Save Q Important 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 Managing your SIM cards 61 MANAGING YOUR SIM CARDS Note This chapter is for models with more than one SIM card If your phone 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 e The preferred SIM for outgoing calls e The preferred SIM for sending messages e The preferred SIM for 3G data Tap Change to edit these settings from the S M Management screen You can also access the SIM Management functions by opening the Apps menu and tapping Settings gt SIM management SIM Management Open the Apps menu and tap Settings gt SIM management From this screen you can 1 Enable or disable each SIM 2 Configure each SIM s name phone number display numbers and assign a color to each SIM allowing yo
13. Activating or deactivating connections 49 Phone network settings 51 Phone settings 52 SUNG eee EE E 53 Audio profiles 53 Display seces ue 54 Setting the date and time 54 Setting alarms 54 Changing language and text options 55 Connecting to a PC 55 Synchronization ss sasssssdess sens 55 PTA O aarde enema rosie ree ee Semmes 56 Applications apps 57 Closing AN app 57 Uninstalling an app 57 Restoring to factory settings 57 Accessories and tips 59 Using the headset 59 Using a Bluetooth headset 59 Creating a new access point 59 Inserting a microSD card 60 Managing your SIM cards 61 SIM Management 61 Appendix 64 FAQ and troubleshooting 64 Other sources of help 66 4 Table of contents Warnings and precautions 67 Medical devices 68 Vehicles rss ns ea nn 69 Potentially explosive environments 69 Emergency calls 70 Taking care of your smartphone 70 SPESCITICATONS ain 72 Performante sis entres 72 Display a
14. When dialing international numbers there is no need to enter the international direct dialing prefix 00 etc before the country code 28 Making calls Simply tap and hold 0 on the onscreen number pad until appears onscreen Q Important 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 Apps 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 You can minimize the call window to appear as a movable dialog instead of a whole screen by tapping the icon You can even set this floating dialog box as the default voice call screen To do so open the Notification area and tap the down arrow to display more Quick Settings options see Notification and status area on Making calls 29 page 21 Tap the Float caller button to activate green means Float caller is ON Answering or declining a call
15. 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 power and ensures your Using your smartphone 11 smartphone does not unintentionally use any services Your smartphone will lock automatically if it is not used for one minute 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 phone Open the Apps menu and then tap Settings gt Security gt Screen lock If you forget your unlock pattern please refer to Unlock pattern on page 66 You may also directly enter the lock screen apps Tap and hold the lock screen icon move your finer slightly in any direction and release The phone unlocks and opens that app Navigating through menus and options To navigate through menus and options AN 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 Cc Back Home Menu H
16. it to insert it into your text 16 Using your smartphone 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 DEA lt Time and Status 1622 y Widgets 29 C 2014 Jul 14 Mon Search Application Apps menu At the bottom of the screen is the application dock which displays default apps Tap an icon to open the app Tap the Apps menu icon in the middle of the application dock to view your apps To change apps see Changing application dock icons on page 20 Change your Home screen interface Your new smartphone offers a Quick Mode user interface that provides three customized layout options that are designed for specific groups of users Standard Mode Provides easy to understand icons for commonly used functions on the phone and three themes to choose from Easy Mode Provides large icons for commonly used functions and two themes to choose from This mode is ideal for older users and users who have reduced vision and or mobility Using your smartphone 17 Basic Mode This provides photo based dialing and messaging options that are ideally suited to younger and or inexperienced smartphone users Turning Quick Mode on To turn Quick Mode on 1 Open th
17. remain correctly seated in the carrier Setting up 9 SIM card lock Your smartphone 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 contact your network provider 10 Using your smartphone 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 Apps menu and then tap Settings gt 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 D Important 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 lf you are using your SIM card for the
18. the Swype keyboard set as the default for entering text See Swype on page 13 Changing the text input method To change the input method 1 Open the Apps menu Using your smartphone 13 2 lap Settings gt Language amp input gt Default 3 Tap your preferred input method s from the list if only one method is selected all options will be grayed out 4 Uncheck the method s you do not wish to use 5 Tap Default to set one method as your default Swype Swype is a fast way to enter text It allows you to type with one continuous motion across the screen keyboard you create a word by drawing through letters sa 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 asdf Swype will usually add a double letter in a g lx e an m RER word when needed but you can help Swype RT 7 La ons recognize you want a double letter by scribbling slightly or making a loop on the letter For example to get the Il in hello scribble or make a loop on the I 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 ES dragging your finger and tap the word you want Press and hold the Swype key to access settings features upda
19. 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 contacts profile to edit share delete or print the contact You may also set a ringtone for the contact block incomign 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 30 Making calls 25 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 phone function is on before you make a call You can confirm the phone status from the Notification area Note Status and notification icon colors may vary You will see an indicator icon for each SIM card inserted Icon Description Connected to the network You may make a call rl Airplane mode Wireless connectivity disconnected Wi Fi Bluetooth 2G and 3G Please disable airplane mode before trying to make a call 26 Making calls Making a call Note If you have multiple SIMs inserted in the phone 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 nu
20. 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 68 Warnings and precautions Operating environment Q Important 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 3G 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
21. your Google account username and 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 57 It is normal for the phone to heat up when charging When charging is complete it will return to its normal temperature It is also normal for the phone to heat up during long periods of use such as watching a video or a long phone conversation Refer to www acer com mobile acer com www acer com support Warnings and precautions 67 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
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23. 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 phones 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 e Always keep the device more
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26. QWERTY keyboard that allows you to enter text Tap and hold a key with numbers at the top to Besik select alternative characters such as letters EE with accents Tap the 123 button to see numbers and special characters and then tap the lt key to see even more You can choose another input language by tapping and holding the forward slash key Alternatively you can open the Apps menu and then tap Settings gt Language amp input Then tap the Settings button Gy iwi rel fra Et Eva Far Bie for ip 2123 LC Using your smartphone 15 next to Google keyboard gt 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 Apps menu tap Settings gt Language amp input Then tap the Settings button next to Google keyboard From here you can enable or disable several keyboard related settings 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
27. aces 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 Note 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 Apps 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 40 Using the Camera USING THE CAMERA Your smartphone features two digital cameras mounted on the front and on the rear This section will take you through all the steps in taking photos and videos with your smartphone To activate the camera open the Apps menu and tap Camera Camera camcorder icons and indicators Settings Flash Switch camera Mute microphone Favorite shot selector Zoom slider Last picture ode selector video taken Shutter button Camcorder button The camera window provides multiple controls on the image screen Tap the area of the image you want to be the point of focus for the auto focus lens only available on the rear camera Zoom in or zoom out using the zoom slider Tap the Shutter button or press the vol
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30. 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 72 Specifications Note Specifications may vary depending on region and configuration Performance e 1 3 GHz quad core processor e System memory e 1 GB or 2 GB of RAM depending on model e 8 GB or 16 GB of ROM depending on model e Android operating system Display e 5 TFT LCD capacitive touchscreen e 1280 x 720 resolution Multimedia Formats supported Type Formats Image JPEG GIF PNG BMP Audio playback MP3 AMR AAC LC AAC eAAC Vorbis FLAC MIDI WAVE Ringtone MP3 AMR AAC LC AAC eAAC Vorbis FLAC MIDI WAVE Video recording H 263 H 264 MPEG4 Video playback H 263 H 264 MPEG4 VP8 USB connector e Micro USB connector e USB client e DC power in 5 V 2 A 73 Connectivity e Bluetooth 4 0 e IEEE 802 11b g n e GSM 850 900 1800 1900 MHz e UMTS 900 2100 MHz e HSPA GPRS EDGE e GPS Frequencies depend on model Camera e 13 MP rear camera e Auto focus e LED flash e 2 MP front camera e Fixed foc
31. e Apps menu gt Quick Mode 2 Select the mode you would like to use then tap Next 3 Choose whether you would like to add more content or not 4 Choose your theme and set the widgets Set a passcode for Quick Mode Once you have activated Quick Mode you have the option of setting a passcode to prevent unauthorized changes 1 Swipe down from the top of the screen to open the Notification area 2 Tap the Settings icon in the lower right hand corner of the screen 3 Enter the passcode twice and tap OK Turning Quick Mode off To turn Quick Mode off 1 Swipe down from the top of the screen to open the Notification area 2 Tap the Settings icon in the lower right hand corner of the screen 3 Set a passcode if you have not previously set one 4 Tap OK 5 Tap the Settings icon in the lower right hand corner of the screen 6 Tap Exit Quick Mode Search To search for apps files or for information on the Internet tap the Google icon Simply enter the text you want to find and tap or tap one of the suggestions apps or files shown in the list 18 Using your smartphone 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 34 Voice search If voice search is available tap the microphone and speak your search request See Voice search on page 36 The extended Home screen The Home screen extends to either side of the screen givin
32. es of the Software and such third party accepts the terms of this Agreement 7 Transfer your rights under this Agreement to any third parties 8 Export the Software in contravention of applicable export laws and regulations or i sell export re export transfer divert disclose technical data or dispose of any Software to any prohibited person entity or destination including without limitation Cuba Iran North Korea 76 End User License Agreement Sudan and Syria or ii use any Software for any use prohibited by the laws or regulations of the United States SUPPORT SERVICES Acer is not obligated to provide technical or other support for the Software ACER LIVE UPDATE Certain of the software contains elements that enable the use of the Acer Live Update service which allows for updates for such software to be automatically downloaded and installed on your phone By installing the software you hereby agree and consent that Acer or its licensors may automatically check the version of such software that you are using on your phone and may provide upgrades to such software that may be automatically downloaded on to your phone OWNERSHIP AND COPYRIGHT Title ownership rights and intellectual property rights in and to the Software and all copies thereof shall remain with Acer or Acer s licensors or suppliers as applicable You do not have or shall not gain any proprietary interest in the Software including any modifications
33. ess 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 phone or other small electronic device Warnings and precautions 71 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
34. for incoming calls Adjust the Ringtone Notifications and Alarm Volumes volumes Phone ringtone Sets your default voice calls ringtone Default notification Set your phone s default notification sound Dial pad touch tones Play tones when using dial pad 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 Touch sounds Screen lock sound Vibrate on touch Adjusting the volume Adjust the volume of your phone using the volume button on the side of the phone Alternatively you can set the Ringtone Notifications and Alarms volume by opening the Apps menu and tapping Settings gt Sound gt Volumes Audio profiles To adjust your phone s sound settings in the Apps menu tap Settings gt Audio profiles Choose from General Silent Meeting or Outdoor 54 Advanced settings Display To adjust your phone s display settings in the Apps menu tap Settings gt Display Item Theme Brightness Auto rotate screen Sleep Daydream Font size Wireless Display Description Change the Home screen s theme Adjust screen brightness Enable rotation of the screen when device is tilted Adjust the delay before the screen automatically turns off Controls what happens when the phone is docked and or sleeping Change the default font size for the UI Mirrors your phone s display on a compatible moni
35. g 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 Adding and removing shortcuts and widgets To add shortcuts or widgets tap the Apps menu icon in the bottom center of the Home screen Tap Apps to see a list of shortcuts to apps you can drag to a Home screen Using your smartphone 19 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 a 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 As soon as you place a widget on the Home screen you can resize it by dragging the corners To
36. he USB client connector into an available USB port on your computer 3 Push the Menu button and then tap Settings gt More gt USB Internet 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 gt More gt Tethering amp portable hotspot Turn Wi Fi hotspot ON Tap Wi Fi hotspot gt Set up Wi Fi hotspot 2 Set the Network SSID and adjust security between None and WPA2 PSK Tap Save to finish Note When your smartphone is serving as a Wi Fi hotspot you can t use your phone s apps to access the internet via its Wi Fi connection Phone network settings In the Apps menu tap Settings gt More gt Mobile networks to adjust your network settings You can turn data connection on or off when roaming choose a preferred network mode specify a network operator and define access point names 52 Advanced settings Selecting a network Your phone 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 Note 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 Apps menu and tap Settings gt
37. he battery cccseeeeeeeeee eens 6 Installing a SIM or microSD card T SIM card OCR rteet casted ss 9 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 06 10 Waking your smartphone 11 Navigating through menus and options 11 Using the touchscreen 12 Onscreen keyboards 12 Changing the text input method 12 SWYD Onen E E 13 Google keyboard 14 Predictive text 15 The Home screen 16 Change your Home screen interface 16 ROS OM oso Re 17 The extended Home screen 18 Personalizing the Home screen 18 The Apps menu reene nnrre eea 21 Notification and status area 21 Multitasking 22 Managing contacts 23 Managing your contacts 23 Adding a contact wi sisccccssccceresnsseeesieedteccsnnneds 23 Making calls 25 Before making a call 25 Making a Call nus 26 Dialing a number from Call History 26 Viewing missed calls 27 Making a call to one of your contacts 27 Dialing an international number
38. 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 Observe restrictions on the use of radio equipment in fuel depots 70 Warnings and precautions 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 Q Important Wireless phones including this device operate using radio signals wirel
39. ller will get a Ringing number not available message Sending or receiving a message Send or receive a message Using a data connection Use a data connection Note 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 64 Appendix 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 Why is there no Audio sound coming from the device Why can t view my picture files 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 72 You may be trying to view a video Multimedia Why can t view files my video files Why can t play my music files that is not supported See Multimedia on page 72 You may be trying to play a file that is not supported See Multimedia on page 72 Aspect Google Play Store System information and performance Power RAM ROM Internal storage Question Why can t connect to the Play Store How do check the OS ve
40. mber pad 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 Q button It displays recent received dialed and missed calls Tap the phone icon to redial To view call details and other options tap the number or contacts name Making calls 27 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 Apps menu to directly display the missed call details 3 On your phone s lock screen Tap the notification and slide to the left or right to 0920172588 display the missed call details xv 1 missed call s 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 Apps 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
41. me lapse White balance Compensate for different lighting environments Auto Cloudy Incandescent Twilight Daylight Shade Fluorescent Warm fluourescent Image properties Adjust the Sharpness Hue Saturation Brightness and Contrast Self timer Set the delay before the shutter is activated Settings Tap the Settings icon to open the settings menu scroll up or down the list to view more settings qe Settings Resolution 16 9 13M pixels ISO Auto Favorite Shot Panorama Touch to Capture ZSL Video stabilizer Resolution 1080P Audio Mode Normal Mode D Photo You may adjust the following 44 Using the Camera e Resolution Set the picture resolution e Set a mode as your Favorite Shot e Turn Touch to Capture on or off If enabled the camera will focus on the spot where you tap and automatically take the photo e Turn ZSL zero shutter lag on or off If enabled the camera takes the photo immediately when you tap the shutter button Video You may adjust the following e Turn Video stabilizer on or off e Set the Resolution e Set the Audio mode Other Note Some of the following settings are not available for the front camera You may adjust the following e Turn GPS Location info on or off Stores GPS information in the image information e Grid Turn the composition grid on or off e Storage Choose between nternal storage and SD card e Reset to default Taking a photo
42. 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 Q Important 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 4 To reply to the message enter your text in the text box labeled Type message and tap the Send icon Simple text replies will be sent as SMS messages If you wish to attach a file tap EE You will be presented with a menu of options 5 When you have finished composing the message tap the Menu button and tap Send 34 Going online 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 spire mil a New incognito tab TOUCH ON Bookmarks Recent tabs Share gt _ si Print Find in page To start browsing open the Apps menu and tap the Chrome or Browser icon Note Reference images use the Chrome browser 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 Going online 35 To navigate forward and backward in your browser
43. ne et RE 72 Multimedia ess set 72 USB Connector nv 72 COMME CIV NYS nn En Essen 73 CAMES meme ane neuve 73 EXPAN SION ER sn 73 Battery ns seen 73 DIMENSIONS EE Sa nee 74 End User License Agreement 75 Setting up 5 SETTING UP 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 e Your new Acer smartphone e Quick Guide e USB cable e AC adapter e Headset Note In box content varies depending on country and region Getting to know your smartphone Views 12 6 Setting up No Item 1 microSD card SIM card tray 3 5 mm headphone jack Power button 4 Phone speaker 5 Touchscreen 6 Ambient light and proximity sensors T Front camera Microphone Flash 10 Camera 11 Micro USB connector 12 Volume up down button Charging the battery Description Accepts a microSD card and one or two SIM cards depends on model purchased Note The microSD card replaces a SIM card in models that support two SIMS Connects to stereo headphones Press to turn the screen on off or enter sleep mode press and hold to turn the smartphone on or off Emits audio from your smartphone suitable for holding to your ear Touchscreen to display data phone content and enter information
44. o 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 Apps menu Advanced settings 57 Tap the back icon to turn the radio off OF 19 29 Applications apps Closing an app To close an active app in the Apps menu tap Settings gt Apps Swipe over to the Running tab then tap the program you wish to close Select Stop to close the program Uninstalling an app You can remove programs installed on your smartphone to free up extra storage memory 1 In the Apps menu tap Settings gt 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 Q Important 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 58 Advanced settings smartphone is not locked Press any key or tap the screen to see if the phone responds Q Important 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 phone and any programs you installed If your phone is responding to screen input
45. ome Tap this button to go directly to the Home screen Tap and hold this button to open Search 12 Using your smartphone Menu Tap this button to see recently opened apps Tap an app to open it At the bottom of the Menu screen are Acer Float apps Tap a Float app to open the app in its own window while keeping what you were doing visible You can customize which apps appear Swipe to the right in the Acer Float apps bar and tap the gear icon 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 22 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 Onscreen keyboards Note The keyboard layout varies slightly depending on the application and information that is required Your new phone has
46. on at the bottom of the phone displays the number of unread text messages Tap Messaging from the Apps 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 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 contacts Add the other contact to your contacts list Chat settings Modify various messaging settings Messaging 33 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 Note 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
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48. 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 20 Using your smartphone This will create an Unnamed Folder Tap the folder icon and then tap the name of the folder to rename it Q W TE 1R ie ee U MIN 0 1R ASDFGHJKL 4 ZXCVBNM GS 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 Apps 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 Apps menu
49. rsion of my device can t turn on the device How do check the RAM and ROM memory status My device s available internal storage is full or almost full Appendix 65 Suggestions 1 First check that you have a Wi Fi or data connection some Wi Fi hotspots require you to log in before accessing the internet and then try again 2 1f you still cannot connect try adjusting your date time settings Open the Apps menu and tap Settings gt Date amp time gt Automatic date amp time set to Off 3 Manually adjust the time and then try to reconnect to the Play Store Tap Settings gt About phone to check the OS version Build number and other hardware and software information The battery power may be depleted Recharge the device See Charging the battery on page 6 for more information To check the ROM status tap Settings gt Storage To check RAM status tap Settings gt APPS gt RUNNING Uninstall apps to increase available storage See Uninstalling an app on page 57 66 Appendix Aspect Question forgot my ech Patter unlock pattern The phone heats up when Heat charging or making long duration calls Other sources of help For information on Up to date information regarding your smartphone Service enquiries Suggestions After a certain number of wrong entries you will be presented with an option to reset your pattern Tap Forgot pattern and enter
50. rvices seem unusual tap Accept amp download to proceed with the installation 38 Going online You may keep track of the download progress from both the app s page and the notification area ta 14 54 Slot 2 No SIM card detected A 3 72 LiveScreen Q 4 408 people 1 d this Ill USB debugging connected What s new os RS PS Q Important 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 Apps 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 18 Uninstalling downloaded apps Once you ve downloaded and installed an app you may uninstall the app by opening the Apps menu and tapping Settings gt Apps In the downloaded tab select the the app you wish to uninstall and tap Uninstall Deleting an app icon from the Home screen only deletes the shortcut Google Hangouts Tap Hangouts from the Apps menu to open Google Hangouts Here you can see a list of your contacts connected to Google Hangouts Going online 39 services Tap on a contact to open a chat session After you have connected you can open a video chat session Maps Navigation Pl
51. s 1 Press and hold the power button until you get the phone options menu 2 Tap Airplane mode to switch it ON or OFF Note When Airplane mode is active the icon will be displayed in the Notification area Power off Restart Airplane mode Airplane mode is OFF Restarting your phone You can restart reboot your phone if you find apps are not responding 1 Press and hold the power button until you get the phone options menu 2 Tap Restart Adjusting settings Advanced settings 49 Activating or deactivating connections Open the Apps menu and tap Settings to manage your connection settings Item SIM management Wi Fi Bluetooth Data usage Call Settings Description Set a default SIM for particular functions such as voice calling or messaging turn the data connection on or off set roaming preferences and associate contacts with a SIM Turn the Wi Fi function on or off Turn the Bluetooth function on or off View an estimate of the mobile data used for each SIM Change Voice Call settings Change Internet Call settings Adjust Other settings Turn Float Caller on or off Set Proximity Sensor Turn Flip Mute on or off 50 Advanced settings Item Description 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
52. s history view your bookmarks adjust browser settings and perform other tasks tap the Menu button Chrome enables you to open multiple pages Tap LU at the top of any webpage 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 Setting up Email Your smartphone enables you to access your email Most popular ISPs can be set up in two steps In the Apps menu tap Email to start setting up your email account gt Account setup You can set up your account in just a few steps mail address Password q We r t y u i o p al s Kdi Efa gi En Bye OK NI gt zx c v bnm a Next If necessary enter your email address and tap Manual setup to enter the parameters manually Tap Next to finish the setup process Google services Note 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 36 Going online Setting up your Google email 1 Make sure your smartphone is connected to a data or Wi Fi connection 2 From the Apps menu tap Gmail If you did not enter your Gmail account address and password when you first started your phone follow the onscreen instructions Composing an email 1 Make sure your smartphone is connected
53. s sent To select a SIM just tap the name of the carrier Creating a new message You can use your phone to compose text SMS and multimedia MMS messages Tap ms to compose a new message Type text message gt qwerty Lu i 0 P a Sadala kalah Jalaka alal MD z xcv b n mg Tap to add contacts from your contacts list People or tap the Type name or number field to enter the recipients 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 contacts name 32 Messaging Enter your message in the text box labeled Type text message Note Text messages may be up to 160 characters long If your message is longer than 160 characters it willbe 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 ic
54. tes preferences and help Tap the button to see numbers and special characters tap the page shift key to see even more Additional keys vary depending 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 quick wick Warrick Warnock Warw 14 Using your smartphone To change the input method open the Notification area see Notification and status area on page 21 and tap Choose input method Text assistance The Swype keyboard has various features that assist you to enter correct text In the Application menu tap Settings gt Language amp input and then tap the Settings button to the right of Swype You can also tap and hold the Swype key ij From here you can enable or disable the following Function Description How to Swype Learn how to use the Swype keyboard Gestures Use how to use Swype gestures Preferences Change your text input preferences Language Options Set the language used by the keyboard Add contact names and words used in posts Swype Connect to your personal dictionary Change data settings Change keyboard theme edit your personal dictionary and personalize your experience by signing in to Facebook Twitter or Gmail to populate your dictionary Updates Check for app and dictionary updates Personalization Google keyboard This is a standard onscreen
55. than 15 3 cm 6 from the pacemaker Warnings and precautions 69 e 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
56. tion area and tap Connected as a media device to choose whether to connect as a Media device MTP the default option or Camera PTP Your device will now be available as a drive in your computer s file explorer Note 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 mi USB debugging connectec Synchronization You can sync your calendar email and contacts on your phone and never worry about losing them again Sync in real time or adjust it as you please In the Apps menu tap Settings Under ACCOUNTS tap 56 Advanced settings the appropriate account and again under ACCOUNTS tap that account s email address to access the synchronization settings ta 15 42 Gmail Last synced 6 2 Google Photos Auto Backup Last synced 6 26 2014 15 08 ZS Ff 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 Note You need a Google account to sync your calendar and appointments FM radio The FM radio allows you to listen t
57. to a data or Wi Fi connection 2 From the Apps 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 gt 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 Apps menu or tap the microphone icon on the Home screen Going online 37 Play Store Q Important For connection issues with Play Store see FAQ and troubleshooting on page 64 Tap Play Store from the Apps menu to open the 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 gt Play Store AiE Play E EE Be ARO Ect BL SF 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 se
58. tor or display Pairing your phone 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 Apps menu and tap Settings gt Date amp time If you travel frequently or live in an area that uses daylight saving time activate Automatic date amp time gt 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 phone by default Tap Clock in the Apps menu and then tap to edit alarm settings You may e Turn the alarm on or off e Set the alarm time e Set which days to repeat the alarm Advanced settings 55 e Set a ringtone e Enable or disable vibrate e Give it a label Changing language and text options Set your location and language input preferences by opening the Apps menu and going to Settings gt Language amp 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 devices 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 phone 2 Plug the USB client connector into an available USB port on your computer 3 Open the notifica
59. u to quickly and easily recognize which SIM is active 3 Set the default SIM for voice calls messaging data connection and 3G service 4 General settings for each SIM 62 Managing your SIM cards 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 S A dialog opens tap the SIM to use and the call will be connected ip Telecom Oa Mobile 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 Acer Office Select SIM Hello Bello Bellow Belli Cello Slt a aa aa eal Las lada fo aa halakat m2 x cv bam Managing your SIM cards 63 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 SIM cannot In a call Dial out a Receive a call ca
60. ume key to take a picture Tap the thumbnail in the bottom right corner to open the gallery Tap the flash button to cycle the settings between off automatic and on Using the Camera 41 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 Pause Time elapsed Zoom slider Last picture video taken Stop recording Shutter button Tap the Pause button to temporarily stop recording and tap it again to restart recording Tap the red Stop recording button to stop filming 42 Using the Camera 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 w fs Capture mode gt No Normal 4 4 Er AN Normal Beautification Bright Magic Prese Scene mode gt Auto Je n y e 2 Color effect gt None EN A HR BB Pout y gt None Mono Sepia Negative Camera Capture mode Select a capture mode Normal Multi angle view Beautification ASD Bright Magic Smile Shutter Presentation AEB HDR Live Photo Panorama Best Shot Color effect Applies a color effect to the image None Negative Mono Aqua Sepia Scene mode Adjust photo parameters for a particular environment Auto Night portrait Landscape Portrait Night Using the Camera 43 Camcorder Record mode Select from Normal or Ti
61. us Expansion e microSD memory card slot up to 32 GB Battery e 2100 mAh Lithium ion battery not user replaceable Note 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 74 Dimensions Height Width Thickness Weight 140 5 mm 69 mm 7 5 mm 125 g with battery End User License Agreement 75 END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT IMPORTANT READ CAREFULLY THIS END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT AGREEMENT IS ALEGAL 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 S LICENSORS OR SUPPLIERS THAT ACCOMPANIES THIS AGREEMENT INCLUDING ANY ASSOCIATED MEDIA PRINTED MATERIALS AND RELATED USER ELECTRONIC DOCUMENTATION WHICH MAY BE BRANDED ACER SOFTWARE AGREEMENTS RELATING TO ANY OTHER PRODUCT OR TOPIC ARE NEITHER INTENDED NOR SHOULD THEY BE IMPLIED BY INSTALLING THE ACCOMPANYING SOFTWARE OR ANY PORTION THEREOF YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO ALL OF THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT DO NOT CONTINUE THE INSTALLATION PROCESS AND IMMEDIATELY DELETE ALL INSTALLED FILES IF ANY OF THE ACCOMPANYING SOFTWARE FROM YOUR PHONE IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A VALIDLY LICENSED COPY OF THE A

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