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    User Guide 1
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    © 2012. All Rights Reserved. Acer ICONIA TAB User Guide Model: A200 First issue: 02/2012 Acer ICONIA TAB Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of purchase *Note: See "Card slot cover" on page 7 or "Where can I find my serial number ID?" on page 55. 2
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    on for the first time 10 Using the touchscreen 11 The Home screen 11 The onscreen keyboard 18 Editing text 20 Locking your tablet 21 Shutting down your tablet 22 Connecting devices to your tablet Connecting to AC power 24 Inserting a microSD card (optional 24 Connecting a USB device to your
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    indicators 42 Shooting a video 43 Reading an eBook or pdf LumiRead 44 Advanced settings Wireless & Networks 50 Device 51 Personal 53 System 53 Updating your tablet's operating system 54 Resetting your tablet 54 FAQ and troubleshooting Other sources of help 56 End user license agreement 4
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    register, as other advantages await you! How to register To register your Acer product, please visit www.acer.com. Tap Registration and follow the simple instructions. You can also register directly from your tablet by tapping the Registration icon. After we receive your product registration, you
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    . If any of the following items is missing or damaged, contact your dealer immediately: • Acer ICONIA TAB A200 • Setup poster • USB cable • AC adapter • Warranty card Getting to know your tablet Front view 1 2 No. Item 1 Touchscreen 2 Front-facing camera Description 10.1-inch, 1280 x 800 pixel
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    card (optional)" on page 24. The underside of the slot cover contains the tablet's serial ID number, which is necessary when servicing. 6 Reset button Insert a small thin object (such as a paperclip) to reset power to the tablet. 7 DC-in jack Connects to the DC power supply. Top and bottom
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    Back view 1 No. Item 1 Speakers LED Indicators LED color State Off White Steady Orange Steady Orange Flashing 1 Description Emits stereo audio Description Tablet is off. The tablet is booting up, waking up, or fully charged. Tablet is charging. Charging error 8
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    four hours. After that you can recharge the battery as needed. Important: You must use the provided power adapter to charge your tablet. It will not charge over a USB connection. Assembling the power adapter Slide the plug fitting into the power adapter body until it clicks into place.
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    tablet. To start, tap to select your language and country, then tap Start. Follow the rest of the instructions as they are displayed. Note: If the tablet to Google servers; and to take advantage of other Google services on your tablet. If you want to restore existing settings from another device
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    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. features some useful controls and information. Application menu Search Navigation Acer Ring Time and Status Search To search for applications, files
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    to open it, or tap anywhere on the screen to return to the Home screen. Acer Ring Tap this icon to display Acer Ring. This allows you to quickly and easily access your favorite applications and bookmarks. See "Acer Ring - quick launch" on page 13. The extended Home screen The Home screen extends
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    -to-use interface. Tap the Ring icon at the bottom of the screen to display Acer Ring. The left side of Acer Ring controls the volume and the right side shows Browser bookmarks. Four shortcuts around the . Search Tap the center of the ring to Search your tablet or the Internet. The Home screen 13
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    screen" on page 16. Tap the Shop icon to open the Android Market. 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
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    Tap the status icons to view more status information and a summary of events. Tap the status area again to view more controls. While viewing a notification, tap the summary to see more information, if available. Some event summaries include controls, such as media controls if music is playing.
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    data from GPS Syncing data SD card or USB storage is full Sync is on Tablet is connected to PC via USB Application update available Problem with sign-in or sync Uploading data System update available Downloading data Virtual private network (VPN) status Personalizing the Home screen You may
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    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 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
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    The onscreen keyboard When you tap a text box to enter text, an onscreen keyboard will appear. Simply tap on keys to enter text. 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
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    correct text. To use these features, tap the Keyboard status icon; this will open a menu listing the text input methods available on your tablet. Tap the settings icon next to the XT9 Text Input entry. Function Description Languages and settings Set word suggestion and key input (auto-correction
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    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
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    the keyboard (or tap on the XT9 keyboard). Locking your tablet If you will not use your tablet for a while, briefly press the power button to lock access. This saves power and ensures your tablet does not unintentionally use any services. Your tablet will lock automatically if it is not used after
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    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 > Settings > Security
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    Shutting down your tablet 23
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    MicroSD card Check card capacity in the External SD card section of APPS > Settings > Storage. Connecting a USB device to your tablet USB devices are supported through the USB port, such as a keyboard, mouse, game controller, digital camera, or storage device (including an Android smartphone acting
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    on the USB storage device. Note: Please check for updates to the tablet's software that may add support for additional USB devices. See "Updating your tablet's operating system" on page 54. Transferring files between your tablet and a PC Your tablet and any connected storage devices can be accessed
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    only, no microphone) are supported. Please check for updates to the tablet's software which may add support for additional Bluetooth devices. : 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
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    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
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    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. Composing an email 1. Make sure your
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    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 or group of people from your Google+ account with this messenging service. Get easy-to-follow directions using Google Maps. Navigation* People Places
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    Let your tablet listen to Android Market, you must read and accept the Terms of Service. Tap Market from the home screen or application menu to open the of add-on programs and applications to enhance the functionality of your tablet. Note: The contents and design of the Android Market varies
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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 status area. Important: Some applications may require payment before you
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    can use Google Talk. 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. 32
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    Playing music and video Multimedia playback Your tablet comes supplied with a variety of programs that you can use to enjoy multimedia content. Music Use Music to listen to music and other audio files
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    .fi will automatically detect devices that are connected to the network and are also running Acer clear.fi. These devices are displayed at the bottom of the screen, with your tablet as the default device. Tap any of the connected devices and then tap Photo, Video, or Music to browse media files
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    the connected devices showing an arrow. Select Play or Save. Note: The Acer clear.fi video player only plays MP4 files. Please check for updates to the tablet's software which may add support for other types of video. See "Updating your tablet's operating system" on page 54. To send video files, for
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    using Bluetooth, tap and hold a photo thumbnail, then tap Share. Media server Your tablet can act as a digital media server using UPnP technology. This means that you can contents before you can start using the service. You may select to share Video, Photo or Music. Tap a category to control
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    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. If you have
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    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) to finish and save the contact
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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. Warning: Back up your contacts before making any changes. Tap the Menu button and select Import
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    features a 2-megapixel digital camera mounted on the front. 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
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    options Tap to close camera options. Taking a photo 1. Ensure the options described above are set to your preferences. 2. Frame your subject and steady your tablet. 3. 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
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    Camcorder icons and indicators Tap the camcorder icon to switch to camcorder mode. Icon Description Zoom in Crop and enlarge the center of the screen. When using zoom, the image on the screen does not represent the quality of the final video. Zoom out You may only zoom out after you have zoomed
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    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 Image Gallery you can share the file using various services. Tap Menu and then Share. Note: Share options vary depending on the file type.
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    will show compatible files; simply tap to open a file. LumiRead The LumiRead application allows you to purchase, store and read books on your tablet. Tap the LumiRead shortcut in the Application menu to open the LumiRead application. Note: All images are for reference only. The preinstalled books
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    files in these formats. Warning: Certain vendors may use copyright protection systems that cannot be opened by your tablet. Please check which DRM (Digital Rights Management) system is used. LumiRead supports books protected with Adobe ID. In order to read certain books, you must activate your
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    be seen on the main screen. If you have many books, swipe up to see them. Simply tap a book to open it. Rotate your tablet to the best angle to read the book. Reading a book Simply swipe across a page to change the page. Pinch to zoom in or out. Options
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    Dictionary Description Searches an online dictionary for the selected text. Share Search Transfers the text using the applications installed on your tablet (e.g. Gmail). Searches for the selected text on the Internet. Highlight Close Highlights the selected text for future reference. You can
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    my book folders. You will see a list of folders that are displayed in on the bookshelves. Note: Folders that begin /mnt/sdcard/ are on your tablet's internal memory. Folders that begin /mnt/external_sd/ are on the microSD card. Tap Add Book Folder, look for the folder in the list and tap
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    already have an Adobe ID, you may use this to activate your tablet. Entering your Adobe ID To register your tablet, follow these steps: 1. Open LumiRead. 2. Tap the Settings button 3. Select Device activation. 4. Enter the email address and password used to create your Adobe ID. Note: If you do not
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    . 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. 50
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    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 Vibrates when pressing soft keys and on certain UI interactions. Ring Adjust Acer Ring settings by tapping APPS > Settings > Ring. Item Enable
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    shortcut 3rd shortcut 4th shortcut Description Select which application shortcuts you want to appear in the Acer Ring. You can choose up to four. Display You can adjust your tablet screen settings by tapping APPS > Settings > Display. Item Brightness Wallpaper Sleep Touch panel sensitivity Font
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    , 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 Contacts or Calendar, all changes that you make on your
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    support for new devices or expanding software options. To check for updates, tap APPS > Settings > About tablet > System update > Check now. Note: Downloading new firmware can take up to 40 minutes, depending on your network speed. Resetting your tablet You may have to perform a reset if your tablet
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    FAQ and troubleshooting This section lists frequently asked questions that may arise during the use of your tablet, and gives view my picture files? You may be trying to view an image that is not supported. Refer to "Supported formats" on page 43 for more information. Why can't I view my You may
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    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. For information on: Refer to: Up-to-date information regarding your www.acer.com tablet Service enquiries support.acer.com 56
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    archival purposes; 3. Make one hard copy of any electronic documents SUPPORT SERVICES Acer 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
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    Third Party Services is also subject to additional terms and conditions and policies which can be accessed through our global website. 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
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