Acer A1-713 User Manual

Acer A1-713 Manual

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    User's Manual
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    2014 All Rights Reserved Acer Iconia Tab 7 User's Manual Covers: A1-713 Regulatory model number: A1403 This revision: May 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
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    Managing people and contacts 28 Advanced settings 31 Wireless & Networks 31 Device 33 Personal 35 System 36 Updating your tablet's operating system 36 Resetting your tablet 37 FAQ and troubleshooting 38 Other sources of help 40 Specifications 41 End user license agreement 44
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    . 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 A1-713 tablet • Product setup and safety information • USB cable • AC
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    Views 1 2 5 3 8 9 10 4 Getting started with your tablet - 5 11 6 12 7 No. Item 1 3.5 mm headphone jack 2 Speaker 3 Charging LED 4 Touchscreen 5 Front-facing camera 6 Microphone 7 Micro USB port (Slave) Description Connects to stereo headphones. Emits audio from incoming calls
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    12 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. Insert a small thin object (such as a paperclip) to reset the tablet. Increases and decreases the tablet volume. 2-megapixel camera for taking
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    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
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    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
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    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 tablet on page 16. Sign in to or create a Google account If
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    from the Accounts settings section. See Multiple Google accounts on page 35 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
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    Using your tablet - 11 The Home screen already features some useful controls and information. Search searches for. Within search, tap the Hide button (replaces Back) to hide the keyboard. Then tap the Menu icon > Settings > Tablet search. Select the applications you want Google Search to search.
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    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 Hide applications is shown). Home Tap this icon to go directly to the Home screen. Recent Tap this icon to see recently opened applications. Tap an
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    and connectivity. The Signal top-left area displays event icons, such as a strength Battery charge Time 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
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    tablet 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 After placing a widget on the Home screen, tap and hold to select it.
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    Using your tablet - 15 The onscreen keyboard When you tap a text box to enter text, an onscreen keyboard will appear. Simply tap on keys to enter text. Note
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    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. Waking your tablet If the screen is off and the tablet does not react to any
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    tap APPS > Settings > Security > Screen lock. If you forget your unlock pattern, please refer to Unlock pattern on page 39. 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
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    supports microSD cards that use the FAT or FAT32 file system. Check card capacity in the External SD card section of APPS > Settings > 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
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    Connecting devices to your tablet - 19 2. Plug the USB client connector into an available USB port on your computer. 3. Swipe down (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
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    did not connect to a Wi-Fi network when you first started your tablet, or want to connect to a new network, tap APPS > Settings > Wi-Fi to manage your connection settings. Alternatively, swipe down from the top-right of the screen and tap the Wi-Fi button to toggle on and off the
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    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 password 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
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    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 . 4. Enter the recipient's email
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    . 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.
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    access in order to function correctly. If none of these services seem unusual, tap Accept & 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. Important Some applications may require payment before you
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    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
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    make it available on all your devices. Updates may change how to navigate these media apps and other audio files that you download or copy from your computer, USB drive, mass storage device, etc. tablet and in the cloud (if cloud service is available in your area). Selecting "On device" displays
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    Playing music - 27 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
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    , SIM card 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. If you have activated
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    , 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 > Edit. select an image from your tablet's picture gallery (select Choose photo from Gallery). You may also take and crop a new
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    .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. Important Back up your contacts before making any changes. Tap the Menu button and select Import
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    your connection settings. 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
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    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 of the screen to toggle
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    Data roaming Enables or disables data services when roaming on other mobile networks. to connect to: Automatic (Default), 3G only, and 2G only. Access Point network operators or select them manually. Device Sound You can You can adjust your tablet screen settings by tapping APPS >
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    tablet is docked and/or sleeping. Sets the font size so either more text is visible or the text is easier to read. Sets a delay before the screen 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
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    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
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    system updates, adding support for new devices or expanding software options. To check for updates, tap APPS > Settings > About tablet > System updates > 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
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    . 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 & reset > Factory data reset; click Reset tablet and then Erase everything to format your
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    and troubleshooting FAQ AND TROUBLESHOOTING This section lists frequently asked questions that may arise during the use of your tablet, and specifications reserved for system security. say? Why can't I view my picture files? You may be trying to view an image that is not supported. See Supported
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    tablet > Device Information. Power I couldn't turn on the device. The battery power may be depleted. Recharge the device. See Charging your tablet you can reset your unlock tablet and an Internet connection. If this option is not available, please contact your local Acer service center.
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    a heat up during long periods of long period. use, such as watching a video or playing a game. All Acer tablets are factory-tested before release. Other sources of help For information on: Up-to-date information regarding your tablet Service enquiries Refer to: www.acer.com support.acer.com
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    8 or 16 GB of flash memory Google Android™ operating system Display • 7" WSVGA TFT-LCD capacitive multi-touch screen • 1024 x 600 resolution Multimedia • Mono speaker • Built-in microphone Formats supported: Type Formats Audio recording AAC-LC, AMR-WB Audio playback AAC-LC, AAC, AAC+ (not
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    42 - Specifications Power • DC power-in (5.35 V, 2 A or 5.2 V, 1.35 A) Connectivity • Bluetooth 4.0 • Wi-Fi IEEE to 32 GB) Battery • 12.9 Wh 3400 mAh 3.8 V 1-cell Li-polymer battery pack Battery life: Up to 6 hours (based on video playback test results) Note Length of battery operation will depend
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    Dimensions Height Width Thickness Weight 193 mm 116 mm 8.9 mm 305 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% Specifications - 43
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    SOFTWARE OR ANY PORTION THEREOF, YOU AGREE TO BE GRANT OF LICENSE Acer grants to you the following non-exclusive and non-transferable rights with 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
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    is not obligated to provide technical or other 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
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    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 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
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    the Third Party Software and Third Party Services is also Privacy policy During registration you will be asked to submit some information to Acer. Please refer to Acer's privacy policy at www.acer.com/ worldwide/support/swa.htm or your local Acer website. subject to additional terms and conditions
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