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1. ccccceesseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees Playing music and video Multimedia playback Managing people and contacts Using the camera and camcorder Camera icons and indicators Taking a photo Camcorder icons and indicators Shooting a video Advanced settings Wireless amp N tworkS cccccccseceeesseeeeeeeeeeees System Updating your tablet s operating system Resetting your tablet ccccccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees FAQ and troubleshooting Other sources of help ccccccsssseeeeeeseeeeeees Specifications End user license agreement 4 Features and functions Getting to know your tablet Features and functions Your new tablet offers leading easy to access multimedia and entertainment features You can e Connect to the Internet e Access your email while on the move e Keep in touch with your friends via your People and social networking applications Product registration When using your product for the first time it is recommended that you immediately register it This will give you access to useful benefits such as e Faster service from our trained representatives e Membership in the Acer community receive promotions and participate in customer surveys e The latest news from Acer Hurry and register as other advantages await you How to register To register your Acer product please visit www acer com Click Registration and follow the simple instructions Y2. Application menu AKOCKES Navigation Note Bundled apps differ depending on region and configuration 11 Search To search for applications 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 one of the suggestions applications or files shown in the list Voice search If voice search is available tap the microphone and speak your search request Voice Search on page 23 Navigation To navigate through menus and options three or more icons are shown in the bottom left corner Back Home Recent Back Tap this icon to go to the previous page or to go up one level in a menu This icon may be replaced with the hide icon in certain cases such as if the keyboard or list of recent applications is shown Hide Home Tap this icon to go directly to the Home screen Recent Tap this icon to see recently opened applications Tap an application to open it or tap anywhere on the screen to return to the Home screen 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 right To change or add widgets on any of the screens see Personali
3. CET explore beyond limits Iconia B1 2013 All Rights Reserved Acer Iconia User Guide Model B1 711 This revision 7 2013 Acer Iconia Model number siteccetuiescniecercteoiedececascvedundbadtetscectiskndeedbatcadtalnienclnadsdbedewerleneteveducictedeedwdanddes senal NUMDEM resne reen m a E E ne pee ee eee ee ee Date of purchase esia ares teqninceere terest te Hedman eset atta to emote antes A eciaody Note See Where can find my serial number ID on page 45 Table of contents Getting to know your tablet Features and functions Product registration Setting up Unpacking your tablet ccsceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees Getting to know your tablet ceeeee Using your tablet Charging your tablet Turning on for the first time cccccceseeeeeees Using the touchscreen The Home screen The onscreen keyboard Editing texti aisseersriaceredpesenusmesaiiectsseseebeseiomatics Shutting down your tablet cseeeeeees Connecting devices to your tablet Connecting to AC POWED cccceeessseeeeeeeees Inserting a microSD Card optional Transferring files between your tablet and Connecting a Bluetooth device ccee Accessories Going online Managing Wi Fi connections Browsing the Internet cssseeeeeeeeeeeeeees Setting up Gmail Composing an email Setting up the Email application Online applications
4. 1 Tap the text you want to select If you can select this text a cursor is inserted below the text acel Home Acer ttp www acer com tw Home Acer tto www acer com tw ac zh TW content home Note The cursor indicates where text you type or paste will be inserted 2 If the cursor is not in the desired position simply drag it to the correct position Note If you previously copied see below text tap where you want to insert the text APASTE button appears briefly below the cursor Tap the button to paste the text 4 DONE SELECTALL gt lt cuT copy PASTE PASTE acer computers Note To replace a word double tap the word A PASTE button appears above the word Tap the button to paste to replace the text acel e W ele S EI VICE Ac ess Or t c oc l PASTE irel jir a ogin html 3 Modify the text Type paste or delete text 4 Tap on the keyboard 19 Waking your tablet If the screen is off and the tablet does not react to any taps on the screen then it has been locked and is in sleep mode 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 La WED JULY 3 Lock screen apps To activate frequently used applications press the lock button and drag to one of four Lock screen apps on the left side of the circle This unlocks the tablet and opens that ap
5. 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 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 50 Certain 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 device 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 device and may provide upgrades to such software that may be automatically downloaded on to your device 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 or copies made by or for you or any related intellectual property rights Title and related rights in the content accessed through the Software is the property of the applicable con
6. FOR ANY SPECIAL INCIDENTAL INDIRECT PUNITIVE OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO DAMAGES FORLOSS OF PROFITS OR CONFIDENTIAL OR OTHER INFORMATION FOR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION FOR PERSONAL INJURY FOR LOSS OF PRIVACY FOR FAILURE TO MEET ANY DUTY INCLUDING OF GOOD FAITH OR OF REASONABLE CARE FOR NEGLIGENCE AND FOR ANY OTHER PECUNIARY OR OTHER LOSS WHATSOEVER ARISING OUT OF OR IN ANY WAY RELATED TO THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE SOFTWARE THE PROVISION OF OR FAILURE TO PROVIDE SUPPORT SERVICES OR OTHERWISE UNDER OR IN CONNECTION WITH ANY PROVISION OF THIS AGREEMENT EVEN IN THE EVENT OF THE FAULT TORT INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE STRICT LIABILITY BREACH OF CONTRACT OR BREACH OF WARRANTY OF ACER OR ITS SUPPLIERS OR LICENSORS AND EVEN IF ACER AND ITS SUPPLIERS AND LICENSORS HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES LIMITATION OF LIABILITY AND REMEDIES NOTWITHSTANDING ANY DAMAGES THAT YOU MIGHT INCUR FOR ANY REASON WHATSOEVER INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ALL DAMAGES REFERENCED ABOVE AND ALL DIRECT OR GENERAL DAMAGES THE ENTIRE LIABILITY OF ACER ITS SUPPLIERS AND ITS LICENSORS UNDER ANY PROVISION OF THIS AGREEMENT AND YOUR EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR ALL OF THE FOREGOING SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT PAID BY YOU FOR THE SOFTWARE THE FOREGOING LIMITATIONS EXCLUSIONS AND DISCLAIMERS INCLUDING DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES AND EXCLUSION OF INCIDENTAL CONSEQUENTIAL AND CERTAIN OTHER DAMAGES ABOVE
7. SHALL APPLY TO THE MAXIMUM 51 EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW EVEN IF ANY REMEDY FAILS ITS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE PROVIDED HOWEVER THAT BECAUSE SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OR LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU TERMINATION Without prejudice to any other rights Acer may immediately terminate this Agreement without notice if you fail to comply with any terms and conditions of this Agreement In such event you must 1 Cease all use of the Software 2 Destroy or return to Acer the original and all copies of the Software and 3 Delete the Software from all devices on which it was resident All disclaimers of warranties and limitation of liability set forth in this Agreement shall survive termination of this Agreement GENERAL This Agreement represents the complete agreement between you and Acer relating to this license for the Software and supersedes all prior agreements communications proposals and representations between the parties and prevails over any conflicting or additional terms of any quote order acknowledgement or similar communication This Agreement may only be modified by a written document signed by both parties If any provision of this Agreement is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be contrary to law that provision will be enforced to the maximum extent permissible and the remaining provisions of this Agreement will
8. applications Warning Back up your contacts before making any changes H 34 Camera icons and indicators Using the camera and camcorder Your tablet features a front facing digital camera This section will take you through all the steps in taking photos and videos with your tablet Note It is recommended that you insert a microSD Card into the microSD slot before using the camera Please note you can only save photos and videos to internal memory or a microSD Card not an external USB storage device To activate the camera open the application menu and tap Camera Camera icons and indicators Camera mode Shutter button In the camera window the controls at the bottom of the screen allow you to change settings or select camera or camcorder 35 Camera modes Panorama Camcorder mode Camera mode Settings Shutter button The panorama mode allows you to take multiple photos of a scene which are then stitched together to create a single photograph 36 Taking a photo Camera settings z ow Exposure Camera mode White balance Options Settings Shutter button Exposure Increase or decrease image exposure 1 0 1 Options e Select the scenery mode for Auto or Night e Set if the location from GPS is stored in the image information e Set the resolution of the image VGA or QVGA White balance Change the color balance to match the lighting Auto Incandescent Daylight Fluores
9. is normal for the device to heat up when charging When charging is complete it will return to its normal temperature It is also normal for the tablet to heat up during long periods of use such as watching a video or playing a game All Acer tablets are factory tested before release www acer com support acer com 47 Specifications Performance e MTK8389W 1 2 GHz dual core processor e System memory e 1 GB of RAM e 8or 16 GB of flash memory Google Android operating system Display e 7 WSVGA TFT LCD capacitive multi touch screen e 1024 x 600 resolution Multimedia e Mono speaker e Built in microphone Formats supported Audio recording AAC LC AMR WB AAC LC AAC AAC not raw AAC AMR NB AMR WB MP3 OGG Vorbis WAV Video recording H 264 BP MPEG 4 SP H 263 BP Audio playback Video playback H 264 BP H 264 MP H 264 HP MPEG 4 SP H 263 BP USB connector e Micro USB port Power e DC power in 5 35 V 2 A Connectivity e Bluetooth 4 0 e Wi Fi IEEE 802 11b g n e GSM 850 900 1800 1900 MHz 48 e UMTS 900 2100 MHz e HSUPA HSDPA GPRS EDGE e GPS Camera e Front camera e 0 3 megapixel e Fixed focus Expansion e microSD Card slot up to 32 GB Battery e Rechargeable Li ion battery 10 W Note Length of battery operation will depend on power consumption which is based on system resource use For example constantly using the backlight or using power demanding appl
10. on the Home screen for voice searches When the Speak now prompt is displayed state your command or query Google Note Voice Search is available only in selected regions Setting up Gmail 1 Make sure your tablet is connected to the Internet 2 From the Applications menu tap Gmail If you did not enter a Gmail account address and password when you first started your tablet follow the instructions Note You need to activate a Google account before you can use Gmail 24 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 par Setting up the Email application The Email application enables you to access email from most popular email providers Most accounts can be set up in two steps Open the application menu and then tap Email to start setting up your email access If necessary enter your email address and tap Manual setup to enter the parameters manually Tap Next to finish the setup process The combined inbox feature of your tablet allows you to view emails from multiple accounts in a single inbox Online applications Your tablet provides a variety of preinstalled applications Many of these require some form of Internet access These applications may inclu
11. protected by U S and international copyright laws and conventions as well as other intellectual property laws and treaties The Software is licensed not sold GRANT OF LICENSE Acer grants to you the following non exclusive and non transferable rights with respect to the Software Under this Agreement you may 1 Install and use the Software only on a single designated device A separate license is required for each device on which the Software will be used 2 Make one copy of the Software solely for backup or archival purposes 3 Make one hard copy of any electronic documents included in the Software provided that you receive the documents electronically RESTRICTIONS You may NOT 1 Use or copy the Software except as provided in this Agreement 2 Rent or lease the Software to any third party 3 Modify adapt or translate the Software in whole or in part 4 Reverse engineer decompile or disassemble the Software or create derivative works based upon the Software 5 Merge the Software with any other program or modify the Software except for your personal use and 6 Sublicense or otherwise make the Software available to third parties except that you may after prior written notification to Acer transfer the Software as a whole to a third party so long as you do not retain any copies of the Software and such third party accepts the terms of this Agreement 7 Transfer your rights under this Agreement to any third parties
12. to finish and save the contact Tip Set each phone number to match the type of network as this can determine some functions i e certain applications only recognise Mobile numbers as they require a function only available on a mobile network Opening a contact To see the information stored for a contact tap on the contact s name in the list on the left 33 Tap on an entry such as an email address to open the application linked to that type of entry For example tap an email address to open the Gmail application To add or change information tap the pencil icon Tap Done to save changes or Cancel to discard them Fd Eo 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 account and contacts you can use your computer to access and edit your contact list Open the Internet browser on your computer and go to contacts google com Sign in to your account then select and edit contacts from the list the next time your tablet synchronizes with your computer these changes will also be made to your tablet s contact list Tap the Menu button and select Import Export You may then Export your contact list to your tablet s internal memory or other options depending on installed
13. cation menu to open Google Play Here you can obtain a variety of add on programs and applications to enhance the functionality of your tablet Note 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 Note For the best user experience you are advised to not download apps that use 3D graphics 26 Online applications You can browse Google Play by category or tap the search icon to search for a specific application TOP GROSSING TOP NEW H TABLET 101 D UK amp Bf WORLD fa E KkkKke FREE Once you have selected an application tap the Install button to download and install the application You will be told which services contact information wireless access GPS etc the application requires access in order to function correctly If none of these services seem unusual tap Accept amp download to proceed with the installation You may keep track of the download progress from both the app s page and the tablet s status area i 2 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 sectio
14. cent or Cloudy Taking a photo 1 Ensure the options described above are set to your preferences 2 Frame your subject and steady your tablet 3 Pinch to zoom in or out as needed Note When using zoom the image on the screen does not represent the quality of the final image 4 Tap the shutter button to take the photo 37 After taking a photo swipe across the screen from right to left to view the gallery Camcorder icons and indicators Os H AD iy Fs lt Camera mode E Settings Record button Tap the camera mode icon and select camcorder to switch to camcorder mode 38 Shooting a video Camcorder settings White balance Options Camera mode Settings Shutter button Options e Turn the Time lapse feature on or off to shoot a slow motion video set the interval between single frames in this menu e Set if the location from GPS is stored in the video information White balance ow Change the color balance to match the lighting Auto Incandescent Daylight Fluorescent or Cloudy Shooting a video 1 Ensure the options described above are set to your preferences 2 Frame your subject and steady your tablet and zoom in or out as needed 3 Tap the record icon to begin recording 4 Tap the record icon again to stop recording 39 Supported formats Image JPEG Video H 264 BP MPEG 4 SP H 263 Audio AAC LC AMR WB AMR NB Viewing photos and videos After you ha
15. de Stay in touch with friends and family personalize your Q Google very own profile and more with Google s social networking service Google Now that appear right when you need them i e getting Get the information that s important to you with cards current traffic conditions when leaving work Google fead Latitude View where your friends are on Google Maps ba Latitude View places of interest and local businesses on Google e Maps Local Local 25 Maps Get easy to follow directions using Google Maps ke Text a person or group of people from your Google Messenger l l l l account with this messenging service TOA PT Turn by turn navigation with live traffic multiple visible Navigation layers and text to speech take you where you want to go pmm 19 Organize the people in your life with this contact People manager which syncs with your google mail account ER 4 ou be Tube Talk Chat with your friends with text sound and video Talk YouTube View users video clips and share and rate them on YouTube You 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 Tap Play Store from the home screen or appli
16. device Download and install the latest USB driver on your computer before connecting your tablet to the computer Visit www acer com for the latest drivers Select Support gt DRIVERS AND MANUALS Select your tablet model and then the Driver tab select USB and accept the download This allows you to transfer your personal data to or from your PC using your PC s file explorer 21 Using the micro USB to USB cable connect the micro end into your tablet and the other end into your computer After a short delay your tablet s internal memory will be visible as a Portable Device in your PC s file explorer Select the Acer Iconia Tab icon to see your tablet s internal memory and any additional memory microSD Card available to your tablet Connecting a Bluetooth device Only A2DP stereo headsets playback only no microphone are supported Please check for updates to the tablet s software which may add support for additional Bluetooth devices For Bluetooth settings tap APPS gt Settings then under WIRELESS amp NETWORKS tap Bluetooth Turn Bluetooth on and tap Search for devices to scan for nearby devices Note Please check for updates to the tablet s software that may add support for additional Bluetooth devices See Updating your tablet s operating system on page 44 Accessories For a complete list of accessories visit store acer com 22 Managing Wi Fi connections Going on
17. ey turn the screen on off or enter sleep mode press and hold to turn the tablet off Increases and decreases the tablet volume 12 Microphone Receives audio for video chats and Internet calls Inserting a SIM card Warning Do not force the SIM card If it does not fit ensure you have the SIM card properly oriented as illustrated Trying to force the SIM into the slot when it is incorrectly oriented may damage the SIM and or your tablet Your tablet is equipped with a standard SIM slot To insert the SIM card turn the tablet upside down and open the slot cover Insert the SIM card with the gold colored connectors facing downwards and the cut out towards the top of the tablet see illustration micro SD card Tip If you have a micro SIM you may use an adapter to insert it into your tablet If your tablet fails to recognize the SIM please try using a different adapter 8 Charging your tablet Using your tablet Charging your tablet For first time use you need to charge your tablet for four hours After that you can recharge the battery as needed Note Charger illustration is for reference only Actual configuration may vary Assembling the power adapter Slide the plug fitting into the power adapter body until it clicks into place Connecting power Connect the power connector to your tablet and plug the AC adapter side into any AC outlet ah J t JS Note It is
18. hold the item until the Remove option appears at the top of the screen Simply drag the item to the Remove option Changing the Home screen image Tap and hold any open space on the Home screen You can choose from a set of pre formatted wallpapers images stored in the Gallery selected Wallpapers or Live wallpapers that feature animated or interactive backgrounds The onscreen keyboard When you tap a text box to enter text an onscreen keyboard will appear Simply tap on keys to enter text gi cwi Cen Gco Sta Gya cul FiS kol ipi Bg oo cos GOS ETS Eos LDS SiS gee Bee gt Eze Da foe eee uoi mm mm eee o at 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 17 characters if available for that key such as letters with accents or related symbols The layout of the keyboard varies slightly depending on the application and information that is required Changing Android keyboard settings To use a different keyboard language or change settings tap the Input options key then select either Input languages or Android keyboard settings These settings include Auto correction and keyboard sounds 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 f
19. ications will shorten battery life between charges Dimensions Height 197 4 mm Width 128 5 mm Thickness 12 4 mm Weight 333 g Environment Temperature Operating 0 C to 35 C Non operating 20 C to 60 C Humidity non condensing Operating 20 to 80 Non operating 20 to 80 49 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 S LICENSORS OR SUPPLIERS THAT ACCOMPANIES THIS AGREEMENT INCLUDING ANY ASSOCIATED MEDIA PRINTED MATERIALS AND RELATED USER ELECTRONIC DOCUMENTATION WHICH MAY BE BRANDED ACER GATEWAY PACKARD BELL OR EMACHINES 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 DEVICE IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A VALIDLY LICENSED COPY OF THE APPLICABLE SOFTWARE YOU ARE NOT AUTHORIZED TO INSTALL COPY OR OTHERWISE USE THE SOFTWARE AND HAVE NO RIGHTS UNDER THIS AGREEMENT The Software is
20. ion shortcuts or widgets and by changing the wallpaper 15 Adding or removing shortcuts or widgets To add shortcuts or widgets tap the APPS icon in the bottom center of the Home screen The APPS menu contains a list of shortcuts to applications you can drag to a Home screen Tap WIDGETS to see small applications and links such as custom shortcuts contacts or bookmarks that you can add to a Home screen Widgets are small applications that display constantly updated information or quick shortcuts to applications or special functions To move an App or Widget to the Home screen tap and hold an item until it is selected The Home screen will open Drag the item to any free area on the screen To view information about the App or Widget drag it to the icon at the top of the screen 16 The onscreen keyboard 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 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 the diamond until the Widget is the correct size Tap Back to finish Note Not all Widgets can be resized Removing an item from the Home screen To remove an item from the Home screen tap and
21. lications on your tablet You can also configure what types of data you synchronize for each account 43 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 changes that you make on your tablet are made to the synchronised copy on the Internet Other applications only copy information from account on the Internet the information on your tablet cannot be changed directly you must change the information stored in the Internet account Tap APPS gt Settings gt Account to manage the synchronization of individual accounts 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 Google accounts such as separate accounts for personal and business contacts you can access and synchonize them from the Accounts settings section Tap APPS gt Settings gt Add account Changing language and text options Set your location and language input preferences by tapping APPS gt Settings gt Language amp input system Setting the date and time To set the date and time tap APPS gt Settings gt Date amp time Tip If you travel freque
22. line 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 gt Settings gt Wi Fi to manage your connection settings Alternatively tap the Wi Fi status icon in the bottom right corner of the screen If Wi Fi is not on tap the Wi Fi ON switch and wait for your tablet to detect nearby networks Tap the name of your network and enter a security password if needed Browsing the Internet In order to browse the Internet with your tablet you must be connected to a network with a connection to the Internet Using the browser To start browsing tap the Chrome icon on the Home screen or open the Application menu and select Chrome To enter a website address tap the address box at the top of the page Enter the address using the keyboard and tap Go A To view your browsing history bookmarks or frequently visited sites x open the browser then tap the menu icon in the top right corner 23 You may open multiple tabs When a page is open tap the small New tab button Simply tap one of the open 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 can send emails find directions to locations search the Internet and even send a note to yourself using your voice Tap the microphone
23. mage that is not supported Refer to Supported formats on page 39 for more information You may be trying to view a video that is not supported Refer to Multimedia on page 47 for more information You may be trying to play a file that is not supported Refer to Multimedia on page 47 for more information Tap APPS gt Settings gt About tablet to check the OS version Kernel build number and other hardware and software information Tap APPS gt Settings gt About tablet gt Device Information The battery power may be depleted Recharge the device Refer to Charging your tablet on page 8 for more information 46 Other sources of help How do check memory status What do do when my device s internal storage is full or almost full Storage forgot my unlock Unlock pattern patem The tablet heats up when charging or operating for a long period Heat Other sources of help Up to date information regarding your tablet Service enquiries To check storage status go to Settings gt Storage You may need to delete installed apps or move media files to the micoSD Card After five wrong entries you can reset your unlock pattern Tap Forgotten pattern and enter your Google account username and password Note You must have an active Google account on the tablet and an Internet connection If this option is not available please contact your local Acer service center It
24. nloads and media controls such as play pause and next track when music is playing S Locks unlocks screen rotation a Opens the Settings menu Status and notification icons Connection icons Connected to an HSPA Connected to a mobile network H network all bars indicate signal strength Connected to a wireless network Q Biuetoatitison waves indicate signal strength epenemode ees Connected to a Bluetooth device gt connectivity disconnected 14 The Home screen Battery status icons ii Battery is very low iat Battery is full i Battery is low Battery is charging Battery is partially drained Note If your device s battery is getting too hot you will be notified and advised to turn off the device If you fail to turn it off it will shut down automatically Notification icons Alarm is set Speaker is silenced New Gmail message Tablet microphone is off Ki New Google Talk message GPS is on Receiving location data from Upcoming event GPS E B Song is playing Syncing data 7 gt pel el Ol OlR IS Q SD card or USB storage is full Sync is on Tablet is connected to PC via OPE ee ai Problem with sign in or sync USB Application update available Uploading data TL System update available Downloading data Virtual private network VPN Bm p VPN status Personalizing the Home screen You may personalize your Home screen by adding or removing applicat
25. normal for the tablet surface to become warm during charging or long periods of use Warning Only use the bundled power adapter to charge your device Turning on for the first time To turn on your tablet press and hold the power button until you see the Acer logo Wait a moment for your tablet to bootup You will then be asked some questions before you can use your tablet To start tap to select your language then tap Start Follow the rest of the instructions as they are displayed Note If the tablet s screen turns off it has entered sleep mode Briefly press the power button to wake it up For more information see Waking your tablet on page 19 Sign in to or create a Google account If you have Internet access your tablet allows you to synchronize information with a Google account During the start up process you may create or sign in to an account which will be used to synchronize your contact list email calendar and other information If you do not yet have Internet access or do not want to use this feature then tap Skip Important You must sign in to a Google Account to use Gmail Google Talk Google Calendar and other Google Apps to download applications from Google Play to back up your settings to Google servers and to take advantage of other Google services on your tablet If you want to restore existing settings from another device with Android 2 0 or later installed you must sign in to your Go
26. ns of the Application menu Certain applications provide both an App and widgets or only provide a widget with no application icon See Personalizing the Home screen on page 14 Uninstalling downloaded applications Once you ve downloaded and installed an application you may uninstall the application from the APPS menu by pressing and holding the application icon and dragging it to the Uninstall trash can located at the top left of the Home screen Note Deleting an app from the Home screen only deletes the shortcut See Adding or removing shortcuts or widgets on page 15 Alternatively you can go to Settings from the application menu and select APPS Tap the application you wish to uninstall tap Uninstall and confirm Google Talk Note Google Talk may not be available in all countries and regions Note You need to activate a Google account before you can use Google Talk 28 Online applications Tap Talk from application menu to open Google Talk Here you can see a list of your contacts connected to Google Talk services Tap on a contact to open a chat session After you have connected you can open a video chat session ftar acerguides gmail com acerguides gmail com O acerguides gmail com 29 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 y
27. ntly or live in an area that uses daylight saving time and have mobile network access activate Automatic date amp time from this menu Your tablet will set the date and time based on information it receives from the network Setting alarms There are two predefined alarms on your tablet by default To add or edit alarm settings tap Clock in the application menu and tap Set alarm Tap Add alarm to create a new alarm or tap the check box next to a preset alarm to turn it on or off Tap a preset alarm to edit it You can e Turn the alarm on or off 44 Updating your tablet s operating system e Set the alarm time e Set which days to repeat the alarm e Seta ringtone e Enable or disable vibrate e Give it a label i e a name Updating your tablets 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 gt Settings gt About tablet gt System updates gt Check now Note Downloading new firmware can take up to 40 minutes depending on your network speed Do not press the power or reset button or access your tablet in any way during a system upgrade to prevent firmware installation failure Resetting your tablet You may have to perform a reset if your tablet fails to respond when buttons are pressed or the screen is tapped To reset your tablet use a small thin object such as a paperclip to press the reces
28. o establish the connection 41 Note Only A2DP stereo headsets playback only no microphone are supported Please check for updates to the tablet s software which may add support for additional Bluetooth devices 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 off network and Bluetooth functions and use your tablet during a flight Check with your airline to make sure this is permitted onboard Switch your tablet off during takeoff and landing as it may interfere with aircraft electronic systems Note When Airplane mode is active the X icon is displayed in the status area To turn Airplane mode on or off tap Settings then under WIRELESS amp NETWORKS tap More gt Airplane mode Virtual Private Network VPN This option enables you to connect to a private network such as a secure work or office environment Add a VPN by tapping Settings then under WIRELESS amp NETWORKS tap More gt VPN gt Add VPN network Device Sound Adjust the volume of your tablet using the volume buttons on the side of the tablet Alternatively you can adjust your tablet sound settings by tapping APPS gt Settings gt Sound Volumes Sets volume for Media Alarm and Notifications Default n
29. ogle account during setup If you wait until after setup is complete your settings will not be restored 10 Using the touchscreen 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 43 Using the touchscreen Your tablet uses a touchscreen for selecting items and entering information Use your finger to tap the screen Tap Touch the screen once to open items and select options Drag Hold your finger on the screen and drag across the screen to select text 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 The Home screen When you start your tablet or wake it from power saving it will display the Home screen This 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 applications Some have been pre installed on your tablet while others may be downloaded from Google Play The Home screen already features some useful controls and information 5 z 4 Time and Status Search gt
30. or errors The word list changes after every key press If the word you need is displayed you can tap on it to insert it into your text To turn predictive text on or off with the Android keyboard tap the Input options key and then Android keyboard settings Tap Auto correction or Show correction suggestions and select one of the options Editing text You can select and edit text in certain applications such as text you have 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 support it in certain areas Other applications may offer specialized commands to select text selecting text To select text that you want to cut copy delete or replace 1 Tap the text you want to select If you can select this text a cursor is inserted below the text tt yww ace n tw zh TW itent nho Note The cursor indicates where text you type or paste will be inserted 18 Editing text 2 Tap and hold the text or word you want to select The selected text is highlighted with a tab at each end of the selection 4 DONE Text selection SELECT ALL gt lt CUT E copy acer computers 3 Drag either tab to expand or reduce the amount of selected text or tap Select all 4 To cut or copy the text tap the CUT or COPY button Inserting text To type new text or add text that you have copied
31. otification Sets a ringtone for Notifications Touch sounds Plays a sound whenever a screen selection is made Screen lock sound Plays a sound when locking and unlocking the screen 42 Personal Display You can adjust your tablet screen settings by tapping APPS gt Settings gt Display Brightness Adjusts screen brightness Wallpaper Set the Home screen background image Sleep Sets a delay before the screen will be turned off Sets the font size so either more text is visible or the text is Font size easier to read Tip You can enable or disable the screen rotation function from the notification area at the top of the screen Apps Closing an application To close an active application go to Settings gt Apps Tap the RUNNING tab then tap the program you wish to close Select Stop to close the program Uninstalling an application You can remove programs installed on your tablet to free up extra storage memory Tap and hold a program icon from the application menu and drag it into the Uninstall area in the top left corner Note You cannot uninstall applications that were pre loaded on your tablet Alternatively you can go to APPS gt Settings and select Apps Tap the application you wish to uninstall tap Uninstall and confirm the uninstall Warning You should only remove programs if you are familiar with the Android operating system Personal Synchronization You can configure synchronization options for many app
32. ou download or copy from your computer usb drive mass storage device etc Tap APPS gt Play Music to open the application Note Controls in Play Music change slightly depending on screen orientation i e portrait or landscape view Play Music Google Play Q RECENT mr SC ruf F MAID WITH FLAXEN HAIR Tap the Menu button and then Shuffle All cover to play a random selection or tap an album view a list of tracks Tap the play symbol or a track to start playback Tap the Music icon in the top left corner to return to the previous view To change how your music is displayed swipe left or right Depending on your selection your music library is displayed as a grid of album covers or a list of tracks 30 Multimedia playback Note You can return to the Home page while playing music The current track along with basic music control functions appear in the status ribbon See Status and notification area on page 12 31 Managing people and contacts Your tablet features an address book that allows you to save contacts to the internal memory or your Google account Tap People from the Home screen or the application menu to view your contacts If you don t have any contacts stored on your tablet you can sync with your Google account contacts import contacts from a contact data file vCard or csv or add a new contact a oF All contacts A Acer Office Alice Android B Benjamin Jaso
33. ou can also register directly from your tablet by tapping the Registration icon After we receive your product registration you will be sent a confirmation email with important data that you should keep in a safe place Setting up Unpacking your tablet Your new tablet comes packed in a protective box Carefully unpack the box and remove the contents If any of the following items is missing or damaged contact your dealer immediately Acer Iconia B1 tablet Setup poster USB cable AC adapter Warranty card Getting to know your tablet Views eS 4 9 10 11 2 12 Getting to Know your tablet 1 3 5 mm headphone jack Touchscreen Connects to stereo headphones 7 inch 1024 x 600 pixel capacitive touchscreen Connects to a computer via a USB cable Also Micro USB port Slave Front facing camera microSD Card slot SIM card slot Slot cover Speaker Shutdown pinhole serves as the charging port for the AC adapter For more information see Charging your tablet on page 8 A 0 3 megapixel camera for video chats and self portrait images Insert a microSD Card into the slot Insert a SIM card into the slot see Inserting a SIM card on page 7 Protects the slots from dust Emits audio Insert a small thin object Such as a paperclip to shut down the tablet Long press to turn the tablet on press briefly to 10 11 Power button Volume control k
34. plication immediately Note Open APPS gt Settings gt Lock screen apps to change these applications Security Options For additional security you may set a code or number that must be entered to access the tablet such as an unlock pattern a set of dots that must be tapped in the correct order Open the Home screen and tap APPS gt Settings gt Security gt Screen lock Note If you forget an unlock pattern please refer to Unlock pattern on page 46 Shutting down your tablet If you won t use your tablet for an extended period of time turn it off to save battery power To turn off your tablet even when locked press and hold the power button for one second Tap Power off and confirm the shut down To force a shutdown press and hold the power button for four seconds 20 Connecting to AC power Connecting devices to your tablet Connecting to AC power Charging your tablet on page 8 Inserting a microSD Card optional You may install a microSD Card to expand your device s storage space Ensure that the microSD Card is inserted all the way into the card slot Note Your tablet only supports microSD Cards that use the FAT or FAT32 file system Check card capacity in the External SD card section of APPS gt Settings gt Storage Transferring files between your tablet and a PC Your tablet and any connected storage devices can be accessed from a PC with a USB connection Connecting to a PC as a USB storage
35. r If you have activated a Google account that includes contacts your contacts will be synchronized automatically see Synchronization on page 42 Importing contacts Tap the Menu button and select Import export Tap the option that describes where your contacts are stored When the contacts are found confirm to import the contacts in a new group Adding a new contact Tap New to add a new contact If you have multiple accounts you will be asked which account you want to use to store the contact The contact will be synchonized with that account You may now edit the new contact entry 32 Editing a contact If you have opened a new or existing contact you can enter information about the contact Google contact erguide g CO Name Add organization PHONE EMAIL ADDRESS EVENTS Date GROUPS Add another field 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 such as separate entries for mobile and home phone numbers tap the plus sign to create a second entry Tap the minus sign to remove an entry Tap Add another field for more categories To assign an image to your contact tap the silhouette and select an image from your tablet s picture gallery select Gallery if requested You may also take and crop a new photo Tap Done top left corner
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37. sed reset button above the power button Note When using the reset hole to reset your device it will be necessary to press the power button to turn your tablet back on Clean boot A clean boot will restore your tablet to the factory settings Warning This will erase all your personal information any contacts stored on your tablet and any programs you installed Open Settings from the application menu then tap Backup amp reset gt Factory data reset click Reset tablet and then Erase everything to format your tablet 45 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 Audio Memory Multimedia files System information and performance Power Why is there no sound coming from the device Why do have less storage than the specifications say Why can t view my picture files Why can t view my video files Why can t play my music files How do check the OS version of my device Where can find my serial number ID couldn t turn on the device 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 A small amount of memory is reserved for system security You may be trying to view an i
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39. ve taken your photo or video it is automatically saved normally to internal memory You can view it by tapping the thumbnail in the top right corner of the screen Alternatively open the application menu and tap Gallery then Camera Select the photo or video you want to view videos are marked with a small play symbol From the Gallery you can share the file using various services Tap Menu and then Share Note Share options vary depending on the file type 40 Wireless amp Networks Advanced settings Access Settings from the Application menu Tap APPS then Settings DEVICE PERSONAL ecuri ACCOUNTS Wireless amp Networks Activating or deactivating connections Tap APPS gt Settings then under WIRELESS amp NETWORKS each connection has an ON OFF switch that controls the connection Tap an entry to manage your connection settings Alternatively use the right side of the status bar to manage connection settings Adjusting Bluetooth settings You can use Bluetooth to exchange information between your tablet and other mobile devices Bluetooth connections For all Bluetooth settings tap APPS gt Settings then under WIRELESS amp NETWORKS tap Bluetooth Here you can switch Bluetooth on or off set the tablet 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 t
40. zing the Home screen on page 14 12 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 towards the center of the screen to switch pages Otherwise swipe to the left to see more Applications When you are on the last page of applications swipe to the left to see widgets available on your tablet Personalizing the Home screen on page 14 Tap the Shop icon to open Google Play Note All images are for reference only The applications installed on your tablet can be different from the applications shown in illustrations Adding an application to a Home screen Tap and hold an icon to add a shortcut to one of your Home screens When you select an icon you are taken to the initial Home screen You can drag the selected icon to any extended home screen Status and notification area Status and notification icons are shown in the top right corner of the screen This area contains a variety of icons to inform you of your tablet s status such as connectivity battery status and other event notification Signal Battery Time icons strength charge status 13 From the notification area swipe down to display the status ribbon The status ribbon contains notifications such as current dow
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