Acer Iconia A3-A20 User Manual
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- Acer Iconia A3-A20 | User Manual - Page 1
User's Manual - Acer Iconia A3-A20 | User Manual - Page 2
for warranty service. For more information, please visit the AcerCloud website: www.acer.com/byoc-start Important This manual contains your computer. Acer Group shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained in this manual. Acer Iconia A3-A20FHD / A3-A20 Model - Acer Iconia A3-A20 | User Manual - Page 3
tablet and a PC 20 Connecting a Bluetooth device 21 Accessories 21 Going online 22 Managing Wi-Fi connections 22 Browsing the Internet 22 Setting up the Email application 23 Google services 41 Updating your tablet's operating system 42 Resetting your tablet 42 FAQ and troubleshooting - Acer Iconia A3-A20 | User Manual - Page 4
any of the following items are missing or damaged, contact your dealer immediately: • Acer Iconia A3-A20FHD / A3-A20 tablet • Product setup and safety information • USB cable • AC adapter • Warranty card Note Before using your tablet for the first time, you need to charge it for at least four hours - Acer Iconia A3-A20 | User Manual - Page 5
thin object (such as a paperclip) to reset the tablet. Increases and decreases the tablet volume. 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. Supports high-definition digital video connections. Connects to - Acer Iconia A3-A20 | User Manual - Page 6
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. 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 - Acer Iconia A3-A20 | User Manual - Page 7
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 - Acer Iconia A3-A20 | User Manual - Page 8
8 - Charging your tablet CHARGING YOUR TABLET 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 - Acer Iconia A3-A20 | User Manual - Page 9
Charging your tablet - 9 Connecting power Connect the power connector to your tablet and plug the AC adapter into any AC outlet. Warning Only use an Acer-approved adapter to charge your device. Note It is normal for the tablet surface to become warm during charging or long periods of use. - Acer Iconia A3-A20 | User Manual - Page 10
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 - Acer Iconia A3-A20 | User Manual - Page 11
Using your tablet - 11 The Home screen already features some useful controls and information. Status and notification area Search Widgets Application (APPS) menu Navigation Note Bundled apps differ - Acer Iconia A3-A20 | User Manual - Page 12
choose what Google 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 APPs you want Google Search to search. Voice search If voice search is available, tap the microphone and speak your search - Acer Iconia A3-A20 | User Manual - Page 13
application menu To access the application menu, tap in the center of the application dock. The application menu displays APPs and widgets available on your tablet. APPs are displayed in alphabetical order. Swipe to the left to see more APPs. When you are on the last page of APPs, swipe to - Acer Iconia A3-A20 | User Manual - Page 14
14 - Using your tablet "next track" when music is playing. Swipe down from the top-right side to display Quick Settings. - Acer Iconia A3-A20 | User Manual - Page 15
. Location Tap to toggle your device's location services on and off. Tap and hold to display location service settings. Settings Tap to display your device's settings menu. GPS Timeout Wi-Fi Turn your tablet's GPS on or off. Adjust the time before your tablet's screen will dim/turn off. Tap to - Acer Iconia A3-A20 | User Manual - Page 16
16 - Using your tablet Note If your device's battery is getting too hot, you will , contacts or bookmarks) that you can add to a Home screen. Widgets are small APPs that display constantly-updated information or quick shortcuts to APPs or special functions. To move an APP or widget to the Home screen - Acer Iconia A3-A20 | User Manual - Page 17
Using your tablet - 17 interactive backgrounds, or Video wallpapers that feature your recorded personal videos. The onscreen keyboard When you tap a text box to enter text, an onscreen - Acer Iconia A3-A20 | User Manual - Page 18
18 - Using your tablet Predictive text or auto correction The Google keyboard can within the same application, or to a different application. Note Certain APPs may not support text selection, or only support it in certain areas. Other APPs may offer specialized commands to select text. Selecting - Acer Iconia A3-A20 | User Manual - Page 19
to the right side of the circle. 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 - Acer Iconia A3-A20 | User Manual - Page 20
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 > Settings > Storage - Acer Iconia A3-A20 | User Manual - Page 21
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 - Acer Iconia A3-A20 | User Manual - Page 22
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. - Acer Iconia A3-A20 | User Manual - Page 23
then tap Email to start setting up your email access. 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. - Acer Iconia A3-A20 | User Manual - Page 24
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 tablet, follow the instructions. Composing an email 1. Make sure your tablet - Acer Iconia A3-A20 | User Manual - Page 25
a variety of add-on programs and APPs to enhance the functionality of your tablet. You can browse Google Play by category or tap the search icon to search download and install the application. You will be told which services (contact information, wireless access, GPS, etc.) the application requires - Acer Iconia A3-A20 | User Manual - Page 26
26 - Going online 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. - Acer Iconia A3-A20 | User Manual - Page 27
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. - Acer Iconia A3-A20 | User Manual - Page 28
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 you have both on the tablet and in the cloud (if cloud service is available in your area). Selecting "On device" displays only - Acer Iconia A3-A20 | User Manual - Page 29
Playing music - 29 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 - Acer Iconia A3-A20 | User Manual - Page 30
, 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 - Acer Iconia A3-A20 | User Manual - Page 31
you can store for a contact on your SIM will be limited to their Name, Phone and Email. Storing contacts to your Google or Tablet contact list will allow you to store additional information such as: Address, Events, Groups, Notes, Nickname, Website, Relationship, etc. Editing a contact If you - Acer Iconia A3-A20 | User Manual - Page 32
Managing people and contacts 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/Export. You may then Export your contact list to your tablet's internal memory, or other options depending on installed APPs - Acer Iconia A3-A20 | User Manual - Page 33
features a front-facing 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 - Acer Iconia A3-A20 | User Manual - Page 34
34 - Using the camera and camcorder camcorder settings. Tap the red Stop recording button to stop filming. Settings Camera mode Picture Collage: Combine multiple pictures to create a collage. Capture mode: Normal Beautification EV bracket shot Photo with sound Presentation Smile Shutter HDR - Acer Iconia A3-A20 | User Manual - Page 35
on or off. Tutorial: Quick tutorial on how to use the camera. Reset to default: Return configuration back to default settings. Taking a photo 1. Ensure 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. 4. Tap - Acer Iconia A3-A20 | User Manual - Page 36
3. Tap 4. Tap to begin recording. to stop recording. Supported formats Type Image Video Audio Formats JPEG H.264 BP, MPEG-4 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 - Acer Iconia A3-A20 | User Manual - Page 37
information with. Here you can switch Bluetooth on or off, rename the tablet, adjust the visibility timeout and show received files. Tap SEARCH FOR DEVICES only, no microphone) are supported. Please check for updates to the tablet's software which may add support for additional Bluetooth devices. - Acer Iconia A3-A20 | User Manual - Page 38
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. More... Putting your tablet in Airplane mode You can enter Airplane mode (also known as flight mode) to turn - Acer Iconia A3-A20 | User Manual - Page 39
Advanced settings - 39 Settings > Sound. Also adjust the volume for notification and alarm settings. Display You can adjust your tablet screen settings by tapping APPs > Settings > Display. Item Lock screen notifications Wallpaper Description Enable or disable notifications on lock screen. Set - Acer Iconia A3-A20 | User Manual - Page 40
your tablet to uninstall APPs that were pre-loaded on your tablet. Alternatively, you can go to APPs > Android operating system. Personal Synchronization You can sync your calandar, email and contacts on yoru tablet or Google) and then follow the onscreen instructions. Google Sync In Google, you can - Acer Iconia A3-A20 | User Manual - Page 41
Advanced settings - 41 To manually synchronize an item, make sure the item is checked, tap the saving time, and have mobile network access, activate Automatic time zone from this menu. Your tablet will set the date and time based on information it receives from the network. Setting alarms There are - Acer Iconia A3-A20 | User Manual - Page 42
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 - Acer Iconia A3-A20 | User Manual - Page 43
troubleshooting - 43 FAQ AND TROUBLESHOOTING This section lists frequently asked questions that may arise during the use of your tablet, picture files? You may be trying to view an image that is not supported. See Supported formats on page 36 for more information. Multimedia files Why can't I - Acer Iconia A3-A20 | User Manual - Page 44
troubleshooting Aspect Question Answer Tap APPs > Settings > About How do I check tablet . After five wrong entries, you can reset your unlock pattern. Tap Forgotten pattern? tablet and an Internet connection. If this option is not available, please contact your local Acer service center. - Acer Iconia A3-A20 | User Manual - Page 45
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 - Acer Iconia A3-A20 | User Manual - Page 46
46 - Specifications SPECIFICATIONS Performance Google Android™ KitKat® 4.4 operating system A3-A20FHD • MTK MT8127 turbo version quad-core Cortex 1.5 GHz processor • System memory: • 2 GB of RAM • 16 / 32 GB of flash memory A3-A20 • MTK MT8127 quad-core Cortex 1.3 GHz processor • System memory: • - Acer Iconia A3-A20 | User Manual - Page 47
Specifications - 47 Formats supported Type Formats Audio recording AAC-LC, AMR-WB Audio playback AAC-LC, AAC, AAC+ (not raw AAC), AMR-NB, AMR-WB, MP3, OGG Vorbis, WAV - Acer Iconia A3-A20 | User Manual - Page 48
48 - Specifications Battery • 22 Wh 5910 mAh 3.8 V 2-cell Li-polymer battery pack Battery life: Up to 8 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 - Acer Iconia A3-A20 | User Manual - Page 49
for your personal use; and 6. Sublicense or otherwise make the Software available to third parties, except that you may, after prior written notification to Acer, transfer the Software as a whole to a third party so long as you do not retain any copies of the Software and such third party accepts - Acer Iconia A3-A20 | User Manual - Page 50
or regulations of the United States. 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 - Acer Iconia A3-A20 | User Manual - Page 51
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 - Acer Iconia A3-A20 | User Manual - Page 52
52 - End user license agreement Trademark information Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
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