Acer Iconia A1-840 User Guide

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    © 2014 All Rights Reserved Acer Iconia One 8 User's Manual Product model: A1-840FHD / A1-840 Regulatory Model Number (RMN): A1401 / A1409 This revision: August 2014 Sign up for an Acer ID and enjoy great benefits Open the Acer Portal app from the Start screen to sign up for an Acer ID or sign in if
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    a photo 35 Shooting a video 35 Advanced settings 37 Wireless & Networks 37 Device 39 Personal 41 System 42 Updating your tablet's operating system 43 Resetting your tablet 43 FAQ and troubleshooting 44 Other sources of help 46 Specifications 47 End user license agreement 50
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    - Getting started with your tablet GETTING STARTED WITH YOUR TABLET Features and functions Your new tablet offers leading, easy-to- 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
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    7 Power button Description Connects to stereo headphones. Supports high-definition digital video connections. 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. A 2-megapixel camera for video chats
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    6 - Getting started with your tablet No. Item 8 Volume control key 9 Rear-facing camera 10 Speakers Description Increases and decreases the tablet volume. A 5-megapixel camera for taking highresolution images. Emit audio.
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    you can recharge the battery as needed. Assembling the power adapter Your tablet is bundled with one of two types of USB power adapters: a fixed-prong type or a removable-prong type. Both types are described in this manual. Fixed-prong type The prongs and power adapter body form a complete piece
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    direction). 1 2 OPEN OPEN CLOSE C Connecting power Connect the power connector to your tablet and plug the AC adapter into any AC outlet. Warning Only use Acer power adapters to charge your device. Note It is normal for the tablet surface to become warm during charging or long periods of use.
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    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. To start, tap to select your language then tap the arrow. Follow the rest of the instructions as they are displayed. If the tablet's screen turns off, it has
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    to Google servers; and to take advantage of other Google services on your tablet. If you want to restore existing settings from another device 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
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    - 11 pre-installed on your tablet, while others may be downloaded from Google Play. The Home screen already features some useful controls and information. Search Time and Status Widgets Application (APPS) menu Navigation Note Bundled apps differ depending on region and configuration.
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    Then tap the Menu icon > Settings > Tablet search. Select the applications you want Google in a menu. This icon may be replaced with the hide icon in certain cases (such screen. Recent Tap this icon to see recently opened applications. Tap an application to open it, or tap anywhere on the screen
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    page of applications, swipe to the left to see widgets available on your tablet. See Personalizing the Home screen on page 15. 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
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    14 - Using your tablet Notification and staus area Notification area Signal strength Battery Time charge status Status and notification icons are shown at the top of the screen. The top-right area displays a variety of status information, such as time, battery status, and connectivity. The top-
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    Using your tablet - 15 Icon Name Description Settings Tap to display your service settings. Tap to adjust the screen's brightness (button always remains green). Tap to toggle automatic screen rotation on and off. Touch WakeApp Tap to open the menu. Acer Touch WakeApp settings Cast screen
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    16 - Using your tablet 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
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    Using your tablet - 17 Photos, selected Wallpapers, or Live wallpapers that feature animated or interactive backgrounds. The onscreen keyboard When you tap a text box to enter text, an
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    tablet 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 selected text is highlighted, with a tab at each end of the selection. 3. Drag either tab to expand or reduce the amount of
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    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. To unlock the screen, press the lock button and
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    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, FAT32, exFAT, and NFTS file systems. Check card capacity in the SD CARD section of APPS > Settings > Storage
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    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 > Settings, then under WIRELESS & NETWORKS
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    -Fi connection. 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 tap APPS and then Chrome. To enter a website address, tap the
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    Enter your email address and 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 you to view emails from multiple accounts in a single inbox. Google services Note Applications may not be available
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    24 - Going online 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. Tap APPS and then Gmail. 3. Tap . 4. Enter the recipient's email address, the
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    home screen or APPS 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 and install the application. You will be told which services (contact information, wireless access, GPS, etc.) the application requires
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    WIDGETS menus. 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. Uninstalling downloaded applications Once you've downloaded and installed an application, you may uninstall the application from APPS
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    Going online - 27 Google Hangouts Tap Hangouts from the APPS menu to open Google Hangouts. Here you can see a list of your contacts connected to Google Hangouts services. Tap on a contact to open a chat session. After you have connected, you can open a video chat session.
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    Multimedia playback Your tablet comes supplied music collection and make it available on all your devices. Updates may change how to navigate these media apps at any time side (or tap the headphones icon in the top-left corner of the screen) to display a menu. The menu contains a list of views, such
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    internal memory or your Google account. Tap People from the APPS 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 tap . Now simply tap on select an image from your tablet's picture gallery (select Choose photo from Gallery). You may also take and crop a new photo
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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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    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 Shutter button In the camera window, the controls at the left of the screen allow you to change settings. The controls at the bottom allow you to
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    Using the camera and camcorder - 33 Tap the Camcorder button and the camcorder immediately begins filming. While filming, you are unable to access camera/camcorder settings; however, you can still take pictures. Tap the red Stop recording button to stop filming. Current recording length Last
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    the exposure area. Spot metering focuses the exposure sensitivity to the spot you touch and hold on the screen. Center concentrates the sensitivity towards the center the screen. • Scale: Adjust the aspect ratio. Choose from Wide (16:9) and Regular (4:3). • Resolution: Change the resolution at which
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    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 using the 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
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    To see the supported image, video, and audio formats, see Supported formats on page 47 screen. Alternatively, tap APPS 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
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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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    can adjust your tablet sound settings by tapping APPS > Settings > Sound. Item Description Volumes Sets volume for Media, Notifications, Alarms. Default notification sound Sets a ringtone for Notifications. Touch sounds Plays a sound whenever a screen selection is made. Screen lock sound
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    more text is visible or the text is easier to read. Cast screen Mirrors your tablets display on a compatible monitor or display. Pairing your tablet to the display is required before use and may require a dongle. See the instructions that came with your display or dongle to pair. Note You can
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    want to disable (if necessary, swipe over to the ALL tab to view all applications on your tablet) and tap it. Tap Disable. Important Disabling an app will only from the first Google Account you sign in to on your tablet, or from an account associated specifically with that application. For some
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    network access, activate Automatic date & 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
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    Set a ringtone. Updating your tablet's 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 > Settings > About tablet > System updates > Check now. Note Downloading new firmware can take up
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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 picture files? You may be trying to view an image that is not supported. See Supported formats on page 47 for more information. Multimedia files Why can't I
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    FAQ and troubleshooting - 45 Aspect Question Answer Tap APPS > Settings > About How do I check tablet to check the OS version System information an active Google account on the 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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    Android™ operating system Display • 8" TFT-LCD capacitive multi-touch screen • 1920 x 1200 resolution (for A1-840FHD model) • 1280 x 800 resolution (for A1-840 model) Multimedia • Dual speakers • Built-in microphone Supported formats Type Formats Image JPEG Audio recording AAC-LC, AMR-WB
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    model) • aGPS • GPS Camera • Front camera • 2-megapixel • 1080p Full HD audio/video recording (for A1-840FHD model) • 720p HD audio/video recording (for A1-840 model) • Rear camera • 5-megapixel • 1080p Full HD audio/video recording Expansion • microSD card slot up to 64 GB (SDHC compatible, exFAT
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    Specifications - 49 Battery • 17 Wh 4600 mAh 3.7 V 1-cell Li-ion battery pack Battery life: Up to 7.5 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
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    NEITHER INTENDED NOR SHOULD THEY BE IMPLIED. BY INSTALLING THE ACCOMPANYING 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 respect to the Software. Under this Agreement, you may: 1. Install and
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    or (ii) use any Software for any use 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 for such software to be automatically
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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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