Acer Liquid Z500 User Manual

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    2 - © 2014 All Rights Reserved Acer Liquid Z500 Duo User's Manual Model: Z500 This revision: September 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 you already have an Acer ID. There are three great
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    Getting to know your smartphone 5 Views 5 Charging the battery 7 Installing a SIM or microSD card 7 widget 26 The voice call screen 26 Answering or declining a Setting up Email 36 Google services 36 Setting up your Google Shooting a video 46 Supported formats 46 Viewing photos and
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    Management 62 Appendix 65 FAQ and troubleshooting 65 Other sources of help 67 Warnings and precautions 68 Medical devices 69 Vehicles 70 Potentially explosive environments .......... 70 Emergency calls 71 Taking care of your smartphone 71 Specifications 73 Performance 73 Display 73
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    the box and remove the contents. If any of the following items is missing or damaged, contact your dealer immediately: • Your new Acer smartphone • Quick Guide • USB cable • AC adapter • Headset Note In-box content varies depending on country and region. Getting to know your smartphone Views
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    hold to turn the smartphone on or off. 3 Light and proximity Detect ambient light and proximity to automatically sensors adjust screen brightness or turn the screen on or off. 4 Phone speaker Emits audio from your smartphone; suitable for holding to your ear. 5 Front-facing camera Use
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    For initial use, you need to charge your smartphone for eight hours. After that you can recharge the battery as needed. Connect the AC adapter cord to the micro USB connector on your smartphone. Installing a SIM or microSD card To take full advantage of
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    8 - Setting up 2. Insert your fingernail into the cutout between the cover and the phone. Unclip the cover and lift off the cover. 3. Insert the SIM or microSD card as shown. Note Ensure that the microSD card is inserted all the way into the card slot. microSD card SIM 1 SIM 2
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    Setting up - 9 4. Replace the cover by aligning the tabs on the cover into the slots on the phone. Gently press the cover until it snaps in place. SIM card lock Your smartphone may come with a SIM card lock, i.e., you will only be able to use the SIM card provided by your network operator. To cancel
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    press and hold the power button until the screen turns on. You will then be asked to configure some settings before you can use your smartphone. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete setup. Sign in to or briefly press the power button to lock access. This saves battery power and ensures your
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    ways). For additional security, you may set an unlock pattern, a set of dots that must be touched in the correct order to access the phone. Open the Application menu and then tap Settings > Security > Screen lock. If you forget your unlock pattern, please refer to Unlock pattern on page 67. You may
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    recently opened apps. Tap an app to open it. Acer Float apps display at the bottom of the Menu screen. Tap a Float app to open the app in to 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 text
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    Onscreen keyboards Using your smartphone - 13 Note The keyboard layout varies slightly, depending on the application and information that is required. Google keyboard This is a standard onscreen QWERTY keyboard that allows you to enter text. Tap and hold a key with numbers at the top to select
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    can tap on it to insert it into your text. The Home screen The Home screen gives you quick access to information and simple controls with widgets or and Status Widget Search Application (Apps) menu At the bottom of the screen is the application dock which displays default apps. Tap an icon to open
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    widgets To add shortcuts or widgets, tap the Application menu. Then tap Apps to see a list of shortcuts to apps you can drag to a Home screen. Tap Widgets to see small apps and links (such as custom shortcuts, contacts or bookmarks) that you can add to a Home
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    about the app or widget, drag it to the icon at the top of 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 direction. Release the item when it is positioned correctly. To remove a shortcut or
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    and drop the icon on Remove that will appear at the top of the screen. To delete a folder, tap and hold on the folder and then drag and drop the folder on Remove that will appear at the top of the screen. Changing application dock icons You can set icons for installed apps in the application
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    ), Photos, Video Wallpaper (enabling you to use videos as your background), or Wallpapers. The Application (Apps) menu To access the Application menu, on the Home screen tap center of the dock. in the Apps are displayed in alphabetical order. Swipe the page to the left or right to see more apps
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    Using your smartphone - 19 connectivity, signal strength, battery status, and time. The top-left area displays event icons, such as a new message. Drag the Notification area down the screen to view more information about new events and access Quick Settings. Multitasking You can have multiple apps
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    20 - Using your smartphone button to quickly navigate back and forth between previously-opened apps. Note To extend battery life, it is better to close an app when you've finished using it. Do this by either pressing the Back key until it closes or the Menu button and selecting Exit (if available).
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    MANAGING CONTACTS Managing contacts - 21 Managing your contacts Your smartphone features an address book that allows you to save contacts to either the internal memory or onto your SIM card. Tap the People app from the Application menu or tap All contacts from the Dialer to view your contacts. If
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    silhouette and select whether to take a photo or select an image from your smartphone's picture gallery. When done, click Done at the top of the screen. Tapping on the contacts name will bring up their profile. Tap while viewing a contact's profile to edit, share, delete, or print the contact. You
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    MAKING CALLS Making calls - 23 This chapter shows you how to make phone calls, and the various options available to you during your call. Before making a call Check that the phone is connected to the network before you make a call. You can confirm the phone status from the Notification area. Note
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    will be asked which SIM to use before the call is connected. To select a SIM, just tap the name of the carrier. 1. From the Home screen tap Phone > number pad. to open the onscreen 2. Enter the number you wish to dial. 3. Tap to make the call. 4. To end the call, tap
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    icon (the number in the box is the number of missed calls). Tap Phone from either the Home screen or the Application menu to directly display the missed call details. 3. On your phone's lock screen. Tap the notification and slide to the left or right to display the missed call details. Making
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    using your smartphone abroad, roaming charges will apply. Consult your network provider for roaming rates specific to the country you are visiting on your Home screen. The voice call screen You can minimize the call window to appear as a movable dialog instead of a whole screen by tapping the icon
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    Answering or declining a call When you have an incoming call, the number will be shown on the screen. To accept or decline the call, tap the appropriate icon and slide your finger across the screen. To decline the call with a text message, tap the icon and select a message. Ending a call To end
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    minimized) Icon Description Close Float Caller and maximize the call screen. Access the keypad while a call is in progress. End the call. Speakerphone. Mute a call. Saving a dialed number to contacts You can save a number you have
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    calls Once your have created an internet calling account, you can toggle off and on the internet calling feature on your phone. From the Home screen, tap Phone. If open, tap the Back button to close the onscreen number pad. Tap then Internet Call. Enable internet calling by tapping Use Internet
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    to, then tap the internet call account you want to use to make the call. Important Calling a phone number using internet calling requires that your service provider supports it, and may incur additional charges. Please contact your service provider if you have any questions.
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    via Messaging. Messaging automatically arranges received and sent messages into threads. To access Messaging, open the Application menu and tap Messaging on the Home screen. Note If you have multiple SIMs inserted in the phone, you will be asked which SIM to use before the message is sent. To
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    32 - Messaging list below the text field. To select a suggested contact, tap the contact's name. Enter your message in the text box labeled Type text message. Note Text messages may be up to 160 characters long. If your message is longer than 160 characters, it will be sent as multiple linked
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    the necessary information if you need to manually set up the MMS profile. Receiving multimedia message icon appears at the top of the screen and a notification message is displayed. 1. The the download will be stopped. Important You may be charged to download message content, especially if you are roaming
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    34 - Messaging sent as SMS messages. If you wish to attach a file, tap be presented with a menu of options. . You will 5. When you have finished composing the message, tap Send.
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    GOING ONLINE Going online - 35 Browsing the internet In order to browse the internet with your smartphone, you must be connected to a data or wireless network. Using the browser To start browsing, open the Application menu and tap Chrome. To open a new website, tap the address box at the top of
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    the number of open tabs. To close a tab, simply swipe it off the screen to the left or right. Setting up Email Your smartphone enables you to access your email address and tap Manual setup to enter the parameters manually. Tap Next to finish the setup process. Google services Note Apps may not be
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    If you did not enter your Gmail account address and password when you first started your phone, follow the onscreen instructions. Composing an email 1. Make sure your smartphone is connected to a data or Wi-Fi connection. 2. From the Application menu, or tap the microphone icon on the Home screen.
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    Important For connection issues with Play Store, see FAQ and troubleshooting on page 65 Tap Play Store from the Application menu to search for a specific app. Once you have selected an app, tap the Install button to download and install the app. You will be told which services the app requires
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    and tapping Settings > Apps. In the downloaded tab, select the app you wish to uninstall 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
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    services. Tap on a contact to open a chat session. After you have connected, you can open a video chat session. Maps, Navigation, Places and Latitude Get easy-to-follow directions using Google Maps, view real-time traffic condition and navigate by using spoken, turn-by-turn driving instructions
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    camera Quick settings Zoom Last picture / video taken Favorite Shot selector Mode selector Camcorder Shutter button The camera window provides multiple controls on the image screen. Tap the Shutter button or press the volume key to take a picture. Tap the thumbnail image to open the gallery.
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    42 - Using the Camera 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 with the Shutter button. Flash Time elapsed Quick settings Zoom Last picture / video taken Pause Stop
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    Using the Camera - 43 Mode Selector Tap the Mode selector icon to open the list of modes you can choose from. Tap the icons along the top to select different items. Camera Capture mode: Select a capture mode. Normal HDR Panorama Beautification Best Shot Bright Magic Smile Shutter Multi-angle view
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    44 - Using the Camera Sepia Camcorder The camcorder's scene mode changes depending on the record mode setting (see table below). Record mode (normal) Record mode (Time lapse) Scene mode Night Timer White balance Compensate for different lighting environments. Automatic Fluorescent
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    button. • Turn Continuous shutter on or off: Tap and hold the shutter button for continuous images. • Turn Touch to Capture on or off: Touch anywhere on screen to take a picture. • Turn Posture Detection on or off: Displays an on-screen icon when camera or subject movement is detected. • Turn the on
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    . • Set the Storage location for the images. • Choose to Reset to default camera settings. Taking a photo 1. Ensure you have adjusted start taking a video. Tap the Pause or Stop recording buttons. Supported formats Note To see supported image, video, and audio formats, see Multimedia on page 73
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    Using the Camera - 47 tapping the thumbnail in the corner of the image screen. Alternatively, open the Application menu and tap Gallery. From Gallery you can share the file directly using various services. Services vary depending on the file type. You may also edit individual photos you have taken
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    48 - Advanced settings ADVANCED SETTINGS Putting your smartphone in Airplane mode You can enable Airplane mode (also known as flight mode) to turn off telephone and Bluetooth functions and use your smartphone as a handheld device during a flight. Check with your airline to make sure this is
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    Advanced settings - 49 1. Press and hold the power button until you get the phone options menu. 2. Tap Airplane mode to switch it ON or OFF. Note When Airplane mode is active, the area. icon will be displayed in the Notification Restarting your phone You can restart (reboot) your phone if you
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    in Airplane mode, the option to turn Bluetooth on will be disabled. Please refer to Putting your smartphone in Airplane mode on page 48 for instructions on turning Airplane mode on or off.
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    Advanced settings - 51 Adjusting Bluetooth settings You can use Bluetooth to exchange information between your smartphone and other mobile devices. Bluetooth connections For all Bluetooth settings, open the Application menu and tap Settings > Bluetooth. Here you can switch Bluetooth on or off, set a
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    select a network. This may be a good idea when roaming. Note When you are traveling, manually selecting a network may help to reduce your roaming charges. Check with your home service provider for the network offering the most competitive rates at your destination. 1. Open the Application menu
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    . Note Contact your service provider should you have any problems obtaining voice mail and the text message service center numbers. Data usage numbers. You can also view and modify these settings manually through the Call settings screen. From the Home screen, tap Phone, then tap the Menu button >
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    Description Set your phone's default notification sound. Play tones when using dial pad. Play sounds when touching certain UI elements. Play sound when locking and unlocking the screen. Vibrate when pressing soft keys and on certain UI interactions. Adjusting the volume Adjust the volume of your
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    Mirrors your device's display on a compatible monitor or display. Pairing your device to the display is required before use and may require a dongle. See the instructions that came with your display or dongle to pair. Setting the date and time To set the date and time, open the Application menu and
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    56 - Advanced settings Connecting to a PC If you wish to transfer information between your device and your computer (either the microSD card in your device or the device's internal memory), you can connect your device to a PC using the supplied USB cable. 1. Plug the USB sync cable into the micro
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    the onscreen instructions. Google Sync In Google, you can set synchronization for Google services. In your Google account's synchornization settings menu, tap the checkmark next to the item you would like to have auto-sync. Tap again to uncheck any for manual synchronization. To manually
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    58 - Advanced settings Tap the back icon to turn the radio off. Applications (apps) Closing an app To close an active app, in the Application menu tap Settings > Apps. Swipe over to the Running tab, then tap the program you wish to close. Select Stop to close the program. Uninstalling an app You can
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    will erase all your personal information, any contacts stored on your phone and any programs you installed. If your phone is responding to screen input, then open Settings from the Application menu. Tap Backup & reset > Factory data reset > Reset phone and then Erase everything to format your phone.
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    GPRS/3G/EDGE connection on your phone, obtain the access point name and settings (including username and password if required) from your wireless service provider. 1. Open the Application menu and tap Settings > More... > Mobile networks > Access Point Names, and select an operator. 2. Tap the Menu
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    features a memory expansion slot that accepts a microSD card to expand memory and storage capacity. Please refer to Installing a SIM or microSD card on page 7 for instructions on installing a microSD card.
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    The preferred SIM for 3G data. Tap Change to edit these settings from the SIM Management screen. You can also access the SIM Management functions by opening the Application menu and tapping Settings SIM for voice calls, messaging, data connection, and 3G service. 4. General settings for each SIM.
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    Managing your SIM cards - 63 Selecting which SIM to use when making a call If you have set Voice call to Always ask, you will be asked which SIM to use each time you make call. Enter the number, then tap . A dialog opens; tap the SIM to use and the call will be connected. Selecting which SIM to use
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    64 - Managing your SIM cards Identifying calls Whenever you receive a call, the caller's number will be shown using the color defined for the SIM that the call is being received on. You will also be shown the name of the SIM receiving the call. In the call log, the name of the SIM will be shown
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    APPENDIX Appendix - 65 FAQ and troubleshooting This section lists frequently asked questions that may arise during the I view my picture files? You may be trying to view an image that is not supported. See Multimedia on page 73. Why can't I view my video files? You may be trying to view a
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    Settings > Date & time > Automatic date & time set to off. 3. Manually adjust the time and date then try to reconnect to the Play Store ( and other hardware and software information. The battery power may be depleted. Recharge the device. See Charging the battery on page 7 for more information. To
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    heats up when charging or making long duration calls. Suggestions After a certain number of wrong entries, you will be presented with an option to reset your pattern. Up-to-date information regarding your smartphone Service enquiries Refer to ... www.acer.com mobile.acer.com www.acer.com/support
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    slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind onto risk of explosion from the battery pack. Protecting your hearing To protect your hearing, follow these instructions. • Increase the volume gradually
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    external RF energy or if you have any questions. Switch off your device in health care facilities when any regulations posted in these areas instruct you to do so. Hospitals or health care facilities may be using equipment that could be sensitive to external RF transmissions. Pacemakers. Pacemaker
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    service may be dangerous and may invalidate any warranty that may apply to the device. Check regularly that all wireless equipment in your vehicle is mounted and operating properly. Do not store or carry flammable liquids and obey all signs and instructions. Potentially explosive atmospheres include
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    features off before you can make an emergency call. Consult this guide or your service provider for more information. When making an emergency call, give . Never use an actual pen or pencil or other sharp object on the screen surface. 2. DO NOT expose your smartphone to rain or moisture. Do not
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    your smartphone in any location that is dusty, damp or wet. 6. DO use a soft, damp cloth to clean your smartphone. If the surface of the screen becomes soiled, clean it with a soft cloth moistened with diluted window-cleaning solution. 7. DO NOT press down on the
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    GB RAM (depending on model) • 4 GB or 16 GB (depending on model) • Android operating system Display • 5" TFT LCD, capacitive touchscreen • 1280 x 720 resolution Multimedia Formats supported: Type Image Audio playback Ringtone Video recording Video playback Formats JPEG, GIF, PNG, BMP MP3, AMR, AAC
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    • 2000 mAh Lithium-ion battery Note Length of battery operation will depend on power consumption which is based on system resource use. For example, constantly using the backlight or using power-demanding apps will shorten battery life between charges. Dimensions Height Width Thickness Weight
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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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    EFFORT, OF LACK OF VIRUSES, AND OF LACK OF NEGLIGENCE, ALL WITH REGARD TO THE SOFTWARE AND THE PROVISION OF OR FAILURE TO PROVIDE SUPPORT SERVICES. ALSO, Acer (or its licensors) may automatically check the version of such software that you are using on your phone and may provide upgrades to such
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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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    78 - End User License Agreement with any other party's use and enjoyment of the Third Party Services, or the services and products of Acer's licensors' or suppliers' third party licensors. Your use of the Third Party Privacy policy During registration you will be asked to submit some information to
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