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1. The battery power may be depleted Recharge the device See Charging your tablet on page 7 for more information 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 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 Aspect Question FAQ and troubleshooting 45 Answer It is normal for the device to heat up when charging When charging is complete it will return The tablet heats to its normal temperature Heat up when charging It is also normal for the tablet to or operating fora heat up during long periods of long period Other sources of help For information on Up to date information regarding your tablet Service enquiries use such as watching a video or playing a game All Acer tablets are factory tested before release Refer to www acer com support acer com 46 Specifications SPECIFICATIONS Performance e MTK MT8111 dual core 1 3 GHz processor e System memory e 1 GB of RAM e 8 or 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 Mo
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3. explore beyond limits conia B1 2014 All Rights Reserved Acer Iconia User s Manual Model B1 720 This revision January 2014 Sign up for an Acer ID and enable Acer Remote Files Open the Acer Portal from the Home 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 Remotely access your PC from your other devices with our free Acer Remote Files app 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 acercloud 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 Iconia B1 720 Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of purchase Table of contents 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS Getting started with your tablet 4 Google services ccecccseeeeceeeeseeeeeees 24 fe and oe a e j Playing music 28 e a ae read cea Multimedia playback ccccceeeeeeee ees 28 Getting to know your tablet 0 5 Managing people and contacts 30
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6. Alternatively swipe down from the top right side of the screen 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 38 Advanced settings 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 to establish the connection 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 are
7. a PC as a USB storage device If you wish to transfer information between your device and your computer either the microSD card in your device or the device s 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 device Connecting devices to your tablet 21 2 Plug the USB client connector into an available USB port on your computer 3 Swipe down the top left notification 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 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 Accessories For a complete list of accessories visit store acer com 22 Going online GOING ONLINE Managing Wi Fi connections If you did not connect to a Wi Fi network when you first started your tablet or want to connect to a new network tap APPS gt Settings gt Wi Fi to manage your connection settings Alternatively swipe down from the top rig
8. 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 to apps Widgets 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 Using your tablet 11 The Home screen already features some useful controls and information Time and Status Search fi Widgets Application menu ahh mee Navigation Note Bundled apps differ depending on region and configuration Search To search for applications files or for information on the Internet tap the Google icon in the top left corner A 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 In order to search or browse the Internet you must be connected to a wireless network See Going online on page 22 You can also choose what Google Search searches for Within search tap
9. 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 Add new to create a second entry Tap the X to remove an entry Tap Add another field for more categories To assign an image to your contact tap the silhouette and either select an image from your tablet s picture gallery select Choose photo from Gallery You may also take and crop a new photo 32 Managing people and contacts Tap Done top left corner to finish and save the contact Note Set each phone number to match the type of network as this can determine some functions i e certain applications only recognize 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 contacts name in the list on the left 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 Email application 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 Favorites 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 int
10. tablet on page 18 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 Q Important You must sign in to a Google Account to use Gmail Hangouts 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 Google account during setup If you wait until after setup is complete your settings will not be restored If you have multiple Google accounts such as separate accounts for personal and business contacts you can access and synchonize 10 Using your tablet them from the Accounts settings section See Multiple Google accounts on page 41 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
11. the Hide button replaces Back to hide the keyboard Then tap the Menu icon gt Settings gt Tablet search Select the applications you want Google Search to search Voice search If voice search is available tap the microphone and speak your search request See Voice Search on page 24 12 Using your tablet Navigation To navigate through menus and options jam three or more icons are shown in the m bottom left corner Back Tap this icon to go to the previous page or to go up one level in a menu This icon may be replaced with the hide icon in Eg certain cases such as if the keyboard or list of recent Hide applications is shown ack Home Recent 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 Personalizing the Home screen on page 15 The application menu The application menu displays applications and widgets available on your tablet Applications are displayed in alphabetical order Swip
12. zoom slider 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 Shooting a video 1 Ensure the options described above are set to your preferences 2 Frame your subject and steady your tablet and zoom in or out as needed 3 Tap the record icon to begin recording 4 Tap the record icon again to stop recording Supported formats Type Formats Image JPEG Video H 264 BP MPEG 4 SP H 263 Audio AAC LC AMR WB AMR NB Viewing photos and videos 1 After you have taken your photo or video it is automatically saved normally to internal memory You can view it by tapping the thumbnail in the 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 and edit the image using various options Tap to see which sharing options are available for the file or tap to display image editing options Advanced settings 37 ADVANCED SETTINGS Access Settings from the application menu Tap APPS then Settings 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
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15. 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 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 16 Using your tablet 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 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
16. a To turn Airplane mode on or off tap Settings then under WIRELESS amp NETWORKS tap More gt Airplane mode Alternatively swipe down from the top right side of the screen to toggle airplane mode on or off 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 Advanced settings 39 APPS gt Settings gt Mobile networks 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 Item Volumes Default notification sound Touch sounds Screen lock sound Display Description Sets volume for Media Alarm and Notifications Sets a ringtone for Notifications Plays a sound whenever a screen selection is made Plays a sound when locking and unlocking the screen You can adjust your tablet screen settings by tapping APPS gt Settings gt Display Item Description Wallpaper Set the Home screen background image Brightness Adjusts screen brightness Controls what happens when the tablet is docked Daydream and or sleeping Sets the font size so either more text is visible or Font size the text is easier to read Sleep Sets a delay before the screen will be tur
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18. book that allows you to save contacts to the internal memory or your Google account Tap People from 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 View Google profile If you have activated a Google account that includes contacts your contacts will be synchronized automatically See Synchronization on page 40 Importing contacts that describes where your contacts are stored When the contacts are found confirm to import the contacts in a new group Tap the Menu button and select Import export Tap the option Hi Managing people and contacts 31 Adding a new contact Tap 2 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 Editing a contact If you have opened a new contact you can enter information about the contact To modify an existing contact from the main screen select the contact in the list on the left Then select the Menu button gt Edit Now simply tap on a box and type the appropriate information oS Gus GES EE Gu ES ogi EOS ppg a sS d f g h j k l Done lt gt Be Bee foe eve poe an ne eee eee o Click on the arrow next to the name entry to see
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20. cted 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 18 Using your tablet 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 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 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 1 Tap where you want to insert text If you can select this text a cursor is inserted below the text To replace a word double tap the word In both cases if you previously copied text a PASTE button displays 2 f the cursor is not in the desired position simply drag it to the correct position Home Acer 3 Modify the text by typing or deleting text or tapping the PASTE button 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 T
21. e ON OFF switch next to a preset alarm to turn it on or off or tap the Menu button gt Add alarm to create a new alarm Tap a preset alarm to edit it You can 42 Advanced settings e Set the alarm time e Give it a label i e a name e Set which days to repeat the alarm e Set a ringtone 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 A clean boot restores your tablet to the factory settings Q Important This will erase all your personal information any contacts stored on your tablet and any programs you installed To perform a clean boot 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 FAQ and troubleshooting 43 FAQ AND TROUBLESHOOTING This section lists frequently asked questions that may arise during the use of your tablet and gives easy answers and solutions to these questions Aspect Question Why is there no Aud
22. e 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 See Personalizing the Home screen on page 15 Tap the Play Store icon to open Google Play Using your tablet 13 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 at the top of the screen The top right area EM displays a variety of information such as NS time battery status and connectivity The Signal Battery Time top left area displays event icons such aS a strength charge new message status Swipe down from the top left side to display notification details such as current downloads and media controls such as play pause and next track when music is playing Swipe down from the top right side to display system controls 14 Using your tablet Status and notification icons Connection icons Note The icons displayed on your device vary depending on your connection Icon Description Icon Description Connected to a wireless Se network waves indicate Bluetooth is on signal strength Airplane mode wireless Connected to a Bluetooth X connectivity disconnected device Battery status icons Icon Desc
23. edia Player PowerPoint Windows 8 UI via Android smartphone and tablet A emote laser pointer is also supported Q Important Some applications may require payment before you can download them You will need to have a Google Wallet 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 sections of the application menu Certain applications provide both an app and widget or only provide a widget with no application icon See Personalizing the Home screen on page 15 Going online 27 Uninstalling downloaded applications Once you ve downloaded and installed an application you may uninstall the application from APPS gt Settings gt Apps then 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 application menu to open Google Hangouts Here you can see a list of your contacts connected to Google Hangouts services Tap on a contact to open a chat session After you have connected you can open a video chat session 28 Playing music PLAYING MUSIC Multimedia playback Your tablet comes supplied with a variety of programs that you can use to enjoy multimedia content Note The available option of Google Play Music varies by region For example in some regions Goog
24. ernet and even send a note to yourself using your voice In Chrome tap the microphone icon in the address bar for voice Going online 25 searches When the Speak now prompt displays state your command or query Google Play Store Tap Play Store from the home screen or application menu to open Google Play Here you can obtain a variety of add on programs and applications to enhance the functionality of your tablet You can browse Google Play by category or tap the search icon to search for a specific application i Play Store Google Play 2013F A Shes GME BRIEAPP Google Play 20134 REWE SEE MORE The Best Games of 2013 FIFA 14 by EA Clash of Clans Candy Crush Saga SPORTS 26 Going online For the best user experience you are advised to not download apps that use 3D graphics 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 notification area Acer Remote ACER INC 1 252 people 1 d this What s new Feature update amp Issue Fix Description Acer Remote lets you remotely control your PC s Mouse keypad M
25. ernet 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 Q Important Back up your contacts before making any changes Tap the Menu JR button and select Import Export You may then Export your fj contact list to your tablet s internal memory or other options depending on installed applications Using the camera and camcorder 33 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 You can only save photos and videos to internal memory or a microSD card not an external USB storage device To activate the camera or camcorder open the application menu and tap Camera Camera camcorder icons and indicators Effects Mute microphone Settings Remaining capacity Zoom Last picture video taken Record button Shutter button The listed capacity is the approximate number of images that can be taken at the current resolution 34 Using the camera and camcorder In the camera window the controls at the top of the screen allow you to change settings The controls at the bottom allow yo
26. ht of the screen and tap the Wi Fi button to toggle on and off the Wi Fi connection 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 Going online 23 To navigate forward and backward in your browser s history m view your bookmarks adjust browswer settings and perform a other tasks tap the Menu icon Chrome enables you to 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 amp Acer explore beyond li A C us acer com ac en US content hom 7 Pinch to zoom in or out of pages Tap and hold an item on a page to open a contextual menu 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 Enter your email address and pas
27. io sound coming from the device Why do have less storage than Memory the specifications say Why can t view my picture files Why can t view Multimedia files my video files Why can t play my music files Answer 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 image that is not supported See Supported formats on page 36 for more information You may be trying to view a video that is not supported See Multimedia on page 46 for more information You may be trying to play a file that is not supported See Multimedia on page 46 for more information 44 FAQ and troubleshooting Aspect System information and performance Power Storage Unlock pattern Question How do check the OS version of my device Where can find my serial number ID couldn t turn on the device How do check memory status What do do when my device s internal storage is full or almost full forgot my unlock pattern Answer 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
28. le Play Music can serve as cloud storage for your personal music collection and make it available on all your devices Updates may change how to navigate these media apps at any time Play Music Use Play Music to listen to music and other audio files that you download or copy from your computer USB drive mass storage device etc Tap APPS gt Play Music to open the application Play Music l My Libra F EGP Mile Ls Q GEI MS SONGS 2S C RICHARD Bob Acri Mr Scruff Richard Stoltzman Swipe in from the left side to display a list of views such as Listen Now My Library and Playlists The Listen Now drop down list at the top left stays the same across all views Selecting All music displays all the music you have both on the tablet and in the cloud if cloud Playing music 29 service is available in your area Selecting On device displays only the music you currently have on the tablet The Menu button in the top right of the main screen contains general options like Refresh Settings Help and Send feedback Albums and invidividual tracks have their own Menu buttons as well each with their own set of options You can return to the Home page while playing music The current track along with basic music control functions appear in the notification area See Status and notification area on page 13 30 Managing people and contacts MANAGING PEOPLE AND CONTACTS Your tablet features an address
29. ned off Note You can enable or disable the screen rotation function by swiping down from the top right side of the screen and tapping the AUTO ROTATE button 40 Advanced settings Apps Closing an application To close an active application go to 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 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 Important You should only remove programs if you are familiar with the Android operating system Personal Synchronization You can configure synchronization options for many applications on your tablet You can also configure what types of data you synchronize for each account Some 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
30. no speaker e Built in microphone Formats supported Type Formats 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 H 264 BP H 264 MP H 264 HP MPEG 4 SP H 263 BP Audio playback Video playback USB connector e Micro USB port Specifications 47 Power e DC power in 5 35 V 2 A or 5 2 V 1 35 A Connectivity e Bluetooth 4 0 e Wi Fi IEEE 802 11b g n e GPS Camera e Front camera e 0 3 megapixel e Fixed focus Expansion e microSD card slot up to 32 GB Battery e 11 2 Wh 2955 mAh 3 8 V 1 cell Li polymer battery pack Battery life Up to 5 hours based on video playback test results 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 applications will shorten battery life between charges 48 Specifications Dimensions Height 199 mm Width 122 mm Thickness 10 7 mm Weight 315g 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 End user license agreement 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
31. o 8 9 Item Microphone Volume control key Description Receives audio for video chats and Internet calls Increases and decreases the tablet volume Using your tablet 7 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 large end of the USB cable into the power adapter body it will fit in only one direction 8 Using your tablet Connecting power Connect the power connector to your tablet and plug the AC adapter side into any AC outlet Den A Warning Only use the bundled power adapter to charge your device Note It is normal for the tablet surface to become warm during charging or long periods of use Turning on for the first time To turn on your tablet press and hold the power button until you see the Acer logo Wait a moment for your tablet to boot up You will then be asked some questions before you can use your tablet Using your tablet 9 To start tap to select your language then tap Start Follow the rest of the instructions as they are displayed 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
32. o unlock the screen press the lock button and follow the lock to the right side of the circle Using your tablet 19 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 If you forget your unlock pattern please refer to Unlock pattern on page 44 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 devices to your tablet CONNECTING DEVICES TO YOUR TABLET Connecting to AC power See Charging your tablet on page 7 Inserting a microSD card 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
33. r support for the Software ACER LIVE UPDATE 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 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 content owner and may be TRADEMARKS This Agreement does not grant to you any rights in connection with any trademarks or service marks of Acer or of Acer s licensors or suppliers DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW ACER ITS SUPPLIERS AND ITS LICENSORS PROVIDE THE SOFTWARE AS IS AND WITH ALL FAULTS AND HEREBY DISCLAIM ALL OTHER WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS EITHER EXPRESS IMPLIED OR STATUTORY INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES DUTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OF ACCURACY OR COMPLETENESS OF RESPONSES OF RESULTS OF WORKMANLIKE EFFORT OF LACK OF
34. ription Icon Description B Battery is very low i 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 Icon Description Icon Description ty Alarm is set New Gmail message Speaker is silenced Tablet microphone is off New Hangouts message GPS is on Receiving location data m Upcoming event from GPS O S aD Song is playing SD card or USB storage is ful Syncing data Sync is on Using your tablet 15 Icon Description Icon Description Tablet is connected toPC Problem with sign in or via USB Ss sync on Application update BA available tt System update available Virtual private network VPN status gt Uploading data Downloading data Personalizing the Home screen You may personalize your Home screen by adding or removing application shortcuts or widgets and by changing the wallpaper Adding or removing shortcuts or widgets To add shortcuts or widgets tap the APPS icon in the 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
35. sword tap Manual setup to enter the parameters manually or simply 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 24 Going online Google services Note Applications 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 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 Setting up your Google email 1 Make sure your tablet is connected to the Internet 2 From the application menu tap Gmail If you did not enter a Gmail account address and password when you first started your tablet follow the instructions Composing an email 1 Make sure your tablet is connected to the Internet 2 Open the application menu and tap Gmail 3 Tap Bi 4 Enter the recipient s email address the subject and message 5 When you are finished composing your message tap gt SEND When you are finished composing your message tap Send Voice Search Note Voice Search is available only in selected regions With voice actions you can send emails find directions to locations search the Int
36. tap a text box to enter text an onscreen keyboard will appear Simply tap on keys to enter text Note The layout of the keyboard varies slightly depending on the application and information that is required Using your tablet 17 Tap the 123 button to see numbers and special characters and then tap the key to see more options Tap and hold a key to select alternative characters if available for that key such as letters with accents or related symbols Changing Google keyboard settings To use a different keyboard language or change settings tap the Input options key then select either Input languages or Google keyboard settings These settings include Auto correction and keyboard sounds Predictive text or auto correction The Google keyboard can provide predictive text input 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 it to insert it into your text To turn predictive text on or off with the Google keyboard tap the Input options key and then Google 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 Sele
37. tting started with your tablet GETTING STARTED WITH YOUR TABLET Features and functions Your new tablet offers leading easy to access multimedia and entertainment features You can e Connect to the Internet via Wi Fi e Access your email while on the move e Keep in touch with your friends via your People and social networking applications 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 e Acer Iconia B1 720 tablet e Product setup and safety information e USB cable e AC adapter e Warranty card Getting started with your tablet 5 Getting to know your tablet Views No NI OO oO gt Power button Micro USB port Slave 3 5 mm headphone jack Front facing camera microSD card slot Touchscreen Speaker Description Long press to turn the tablet on press briefly to turn the screen on off or enter sleep mode press and hold to turn the tablet off Connects to a computer via a USB cable Also serves as the charging port for the AC adapter For more information see Charging your tablet on page 7 Connects to stereo headphones A 0 3 megapixel camera for video chats and self portrait images Insert a microSD card into the slot 7 1024 x 600 pixel capacitive touchscreen Emits audio 6 Getting started with your tablet N
38. u to take a picture select camera or camcorder zoom in or out and view the last picture video taken Tap the Record button and the camcorder immediately begins filming While filming you are unable to access camera camcorder settings Tap the red Stop recording button to stop filming Current recording length Stop recording button Settings Icon Settings t Effects sie Mute microphone 0 Using the camera and camcorder 35 Description Camera settings e Exposure Increase or decrease image exposure 1 0 1 e White balance Change the color balance to match the lighting Auto Daylight Cloudy Fluorescent lamp or Incandescent e Timer Set the automatic timer for 2 5 or 10 seconds e Grid Toggle 9x9 grid squares on or off Camcorder settings e Time lapse interval Set the time lapse interval from 1 2 5 or 10 seconds General settings e Location Set if the location from GPS is stored in the image information A satellite icon appears on the screen when active Reset to default Return camera settings to the original conditions e None e Aqua e Negative e Sepia Before recording a video tap the icon to turn the microphone on or off the icon is disabled while recording Taking a photo 1 Ensure the options described above are set to your preferences 2 Frame your subject and steady your tablet 36 Using the camera and camcorder 3 Zoom in or out as needed using the
39. your tablet are made to the synchronised copy on the Internet Other applications only copy information from account on the Advanced settings 41 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 H 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 Note If you travel frequently 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 Tap th

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