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    User's Manual
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    All Rights Reserved Acer Iconia Tab 10 User's Manual Covers: A3-A30 Regulatory Model Number (RMN): A5003 This revision: April 2015 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 you already have an Acer ID. There
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    38 Taking a photo 38 Shooting a video 39 Supported formats 39 Advanced settings 40 Wireless & Networks 40 Device 42 Personal 43 System 45 Updating your tablet's operating system 46 Resetting your tablet 46 FAQ and troubleshooting 47 Other sources of help 49 Specifications 50
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    or damaged, contact your dealer immediately: • Acer Iconia 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. After that you can recharge the battery as needed.
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    control key 3 Microphone 4 3.5 mm headphone jack 5 Micro USB port (Slave) 6 microSD card slot 7 Front-facing camera 8 Touchscreen 9 Speakers 10 Rear-facing camera 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
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    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. To start, tap to select your language then tap the arrow. Follow the rest of the instructions as they are displayed. If the
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    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
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    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
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    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.
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    10 - Using your tablet USING YOUR TABLET Using the touchscreen Your tablet uses a touchscreen for selecting items and screen Note Bundled APPs differ depending on region and configuration. When you start your tablet, or wake it from power saving, it will display the Home screen. This screen gives
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    single, quick search to locate a variety of information on your tablet and on the internet. To use Search, simply tap the Google icon and type words. As you're typing, Tablet results may display below the search box. These results include past websites you
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    results screen. The filter list also has an option called Tablet; this functions the same as the Tablet search described above. Voice search If voice search is in a menu. This icon may be replaced with the hide icon in certain cases (such as if the keyboard or list of recent APPs Hide is shown).
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    The Application "APPs" menu To access the Application menu, tap in the center of the application dock. The Application menu displays APPs available on your tablet. APPs are displayed in alphabetical order. Swipe to the left to see more APPs. See Personalizing the Home screen on page 16. Tap the
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    14 - Using your tablet Status and notification area Status and notification icons are shown at the top of the screen. The top-right area displays a variety of information, such as time, battery status, and connectivity. The top-left area displays event icons, such as a new message. Priority Wi-Fi
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    Using your tablet - 15 settings by opening the Application menu and tapping Settings > button always remains green). Tap to toggle your device's location services on and off. Tap and hold to display location service settings. Cast screen Connects to wireless display-enabled displays or devices
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    16 - Using your tablet Personalizing the Home screen 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
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    Using your tablet - 17 Changing the Home screen wallpaper Tap and hold any open space on the Home screen. Here you can choose from a variety of options to
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    18 - Using your tablet Tap the ?123 button to see numbers and special characters, and then one of the options to set the keyboard's auto correction level. Note Predictive text and auto correction not supported in all APPs. Editing text You can select and edit text in certain APPs, such as text you
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    is highlighted, with a tab at each end of the selection. 3. Drag either tab to expand or reduce the To replace a word, double tap the word. In both cases, if you previously copied text, a PASTE button displays. PASTE button. Waking your tablet If the screen is off and the tablet does not react to
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    your unlock pattern, please refer to Unlock pattern on page 48. 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 until a menu displays (about one
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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. To check card capacity, open the Application menu and tap Settings
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    22 - Connecting devices to your tablet internal memory), you can connect your device to a PC using the supplied USB cable. 1. Application menu and tap Settings, then under Wireless & networks tap Bluetooth. 2. Turn Bluetooth on and the tablet instantly starts scanning for nearby Bluetooth devices.
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    to and follow any on-screen instructions. After the initial pairing, you only need to ensure your tablet's Bluetooth is on and the device instructions. Only A2DP stereo headsets (playback only, no microphone) are supported. Note Please check for updates to the tablet's software which may add support
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    not on, tap the Wi-Fi switch to On 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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    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 and 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
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    account before using Google services. The first time you access Google services, you must read and accept the Terms of Service. The contents and 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
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    screen or Application menu to open Google Play. Here you can obtain 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 bar to search for a specific application. For the best user experience, you are advised
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    , 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 to in order to function correctly. If none of these services seem unusual, tap ACCEPT to proceed with the installation.
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    Going online - 29 You may keep track of the download progress from both the APP's page and your device's notification area. Important Some APPs may require payment before you can download them. You will need to have a Google Wallet account in order to pay for these APPs.
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    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.
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    PLAYING MUSIC Playing music - 31 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.
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    32 - Playing music Tap the Menu icon or swipe in from the left side to display a list of views, such as Listen Now, My Library, and Playlists as well as Settings, Help, and Send feedback. Albums and invidividual tracks have their own playback options. You can access these by tapping the Menu icon .
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    internal memory or your Google account. Tap Contacts 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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    34 - Managing people and contacts Adding a new contact Tap 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. Storing contacts to your
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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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    features a front- and rear-facing camera. This section will take you through all the steps in taking photos and videos with your tablet. To activate the camera or camcorder, open the Application menu and tap Camera. Note You can only save photos and videos to internal memory. Camera/
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    Using the camera and camcorder - 37 icon changes to a Quick settings icon when the left-hand buttons are not visible. Tap the Quick settings icon to rapidly change a few simple settings. To zoom in, reverse pinch the screen. To zoom out, pinch the screen. When Video mode is selected, tap the
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    page 15). For more information on location services, see Location services on page 43. Manual exposure: Tap to toggle the exposure quick grid on or off. • Timer: Off, 2 seconds, 5 seconds or 10 seconds • Manual exposure: Tap to toggle the exposure quick settings button on or off ( your tablet.
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    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 to begin recording. 4. Tap image to the whole screen. You can share photos using various services and edit the image using various options. Tap to see which sharing
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    the screen and tap the Bluetooth button to toggle on and off the Bluetooth connection. Here you can switch Bluetooth on or off, rename the tablet, and show received files. Turning Bluetooth On automatically scans for nearby devices.
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    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. More... Putting your tablet in Airplane mode You
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    down from the top of the screen and tapping the Auto-rotate button. 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.
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    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 tablet. Android operating system. Personal Location services Turning location services on enables certain apps to provide locationbased services
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    your calandar, email and contacts on your tablet and never worry about losing them again. Sync in the type of account and then follow the onscreen instructions. Google Sync In Google, you can set item you would like to have auto-sync. To manually synchronize an item, uncheck the item (if it is
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    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 two predefined alarms on your tablet by default. To add or edit alarm settings, tap Clock in the
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    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 FOR UPDATE. Note Downloading new firmware can take up to 40 minutes, depending on your network speed. Do not press
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    troubleshooting - 47 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 50 for more information. Multimedia files Why can't I
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    About tablet > ID? Device Information. Power I couldn't turn on the device. The battery power may be depleted. Recharge the device. See Charging your tablet on 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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    RAM • 16, 32, 64 GB of flash memory Google Android™ 5.0 (Lollipop) operating system Display • 10.1" TFT-LCD capacitive multi-touch screen • 1920 x 1200 resolution Multimedia • Two built-in stereo speakers • Built-in microphone Supported
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    Expansion • microSD card up to 128 GB (SDHC compatible, exFAT compatible) Battery • 22 Wh 5910 mAh 3.8 V 2-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
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    52 - Specifications Dimensions Height Width Thickness Weight 176 mm 260 mm 9.7 mm 540 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%
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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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    , AND OF LACK OF NEGLIGENCE, ALL WITH REGARD TO THE SOFTWARE AND THE PROVISION OF OR FAILURE TO PROVIDE SUPPORT SERVICES. ALSO, prohibited by the laws or regulations of the United States. Acer (or its licensors) may automatically check the version of such software that you are using on your device
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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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