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2 - © 2015 All Rights Reserved Acer Liquid Z520 Duo User's Manual Model: Z520 This revision: February 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 are three great - Acer Liquid Z520 | User Manual - Page 3
know your smartphone 5 Views 5 Charging the battery 6 Installing a SIM or microSD card 7 widget 27 The voice call screen 27 Answering or declining up Email 37 Google services 37 Setting up your Shooting a video 47 Supported formats 47 Viewing photos off 49 Restarting your smartphone - Acer Liquid Z520 | User Manual - Page 4
62 Managing your SIM cards 63 SIM Management 63 Appendix 66 FAQ and troubleshooting 66 Other sources of help 68 Warnings and precautions 69 Medical devices 70 Vehicles connector 74 Connectivity 75 Camera 75 Expansion 75 Battery 75 Dimensions 75 End User License Agreement 76 - Acer Liquid Z520 | User Manual - Page 5
. Carefully unpack the box and remove the contents. If any of the following items is missing or damaged, contact your dealer immediately: • Your new Acer smartphone • USB cable • AC adapter • Headset Note In-box content varies depending on country and region. Getting to know your smartphone Views - Acer Liquid Z520 | User Manual - Page 6
the smartphone volume. 7 Power button Press to turn the screen on/off or enter sleep mode; press and hold to turn the smartphone on or off. 8 Flash LED flash for camera. 9 Camera A camera for taking high-resolution images. Charging the battery For initial use, you need to charge your - Acer Liquid Z520 | User Manual - Page 7
Setting up - 7 Installing a SIM or microSD card To take full advantage of your smartphone's telephony capabilities, you must install a SIM card. Your new smartphone has multiple SIM card holders; install any combination of SIM cards. Additionally, you may wish to increase your smartphone's storage - Acer Liquid Z520 | User Manual - Page 8
2 (optional*) microSD card *Note: Your smartphone may be equipped with one or two SIM slots depending on model. 4. Align the gold-colored connectors on the battery with the connectors at the top of the battery compartment and insert the - Acer Liquid Z520 | User Manual - Page 9
Setting up - 9 5. 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. - Acer Liquid Z520 | User Manual - Page 10
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 Application menu and then tap Settings > Add account. Tap the type of account you want to add (e.g. Google). You will battery power and ensures your - Acer Liquid Z520 | User Manual - Page 11
- 11 smartphone does not unintentionally use any services. Your smartphone will lock automatically if it is not used for one minute (depending on your settings). Waking your smartphone If the screen is off and the smartphone does not react to any taps on the screen or front panel button, then it has - Acer Liquid Z520 | User Manual - Page 12
hold this button to open Search. Menu Tap this button to see recently opened apps. Tap an app to open it. Acer Float apps display tt the bottom of the Menu screen. Tap a Float app to open the app in its own window while keeping what you were doing visible. You can - Acer Liquid Z520 | User Manual - Page 13
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 - Acer Liquid Z520 | User Manual - Page 14
14 - Using your smartphone Swype Swype is a fast wat to enter text. It allows you to type with one continuous motion across the screen keyboard; you create a word by drawing through the letters. Put your finger on the first letter of the word and draw a path from letter to - Acer Liquid Z520 | User Manual - Page 15
after every key press. If the word you need is displayed, you 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 shortcuts. These display information such as the time and weather, or provide - Acer Liquid Z520 | User Manual - Page 16
36. Voice search If voice search is available, tap the microphone and speak your search request. See Voice search on page 38. The extended Home screen The Home screen extends to either side of the screen, giving you more room to add icons, widgets or features. To view the extended - Acer Liquid Z520 | User Manual - Page 17
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 - Acer Liquid Z520 | User Manual - Page 18
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 - Acer Liquid Z520 | User Manual - Page 19
Using your smartphone - 19 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. - Acer Liquid Z520 | User Manual - Page 20
Notification and status area Notification and status icons are shown at the top of the screen. The top-right area displays a variety of status information, such as Wi-Fi connectivity, signal strength, battery status, and time. The top-left area displays event icons, such as a new message. Drag - Acer Liquid Z520 | User Manual - Page 21
open a new app, tap the home button to return to the Home screen, then start the new app. Tap the Menu button to quickly navigate back and forth between previouslyopened apps. Using your smartphone - 21 Note To extend battery life, it is better to close an app when you've finished using - Acer Liquid Z520 | User Manual - Page 22
22 - Managing contacts MANAGING CONTACTS 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 - Acer Liquid Z520 | User Manual - Page 23
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 - Acer Liquid Z520 | User Manual - Page 24
network: You are unable to make a call. Connected to the network: You may make a call. Airplane mode: Wireless connectivity disconnected (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and cellular services). Please disable airplane mode before trying to make a call. - Acer Liquid Z520 | User Manual - Page 25
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 - Acer Liquid Z520 | User Manual - Page 26
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 smartphone's lock screen. Tap the notification and slide to the left or right to display the missed call details. Making - Acer Liquid Z520 | User Manual - Page 27
rates specific to the country you are visiting before you leave. Direct dial widget You may add a direct dial widget for a contact on your Home screen. Open the Application menu, then tap the Widgets tab. Tap and hold Direct dial and you will be able to place the widget on your - Acer Liquid Z520 | User Manual - Page 28
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 - Acer Liquid Z520 | User Manual - Page 29
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 - Acer Liquid Z520 | User Manual - Page 30
settings such as Display name, Outbound proxy address, Port number, Transport type, and Send keep-alive. Editing or removing an internet calling account off and on the internet calling feature on your smartphone. From the Home screen, tap Phone. If open, tap the Back button to close the onscreen - Acer Liquid Z520 | User Manual - Page 31
"connect" to any of your Android contacts who also have that service. Any connected services will be listed under "connections" in the contact's profile. Calling using internet calling requires that your service provider supports it, and may incur additional charges. Please contact your - Acer Liquid Z520 | User Manual - Page 32
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 smartphone, you will be asked which SIM to use before the message is sent. To - Acer Liquid Z520 | User Manual - Page 33
displayed in a drop-down 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 - Acer Liquid Z520 | User Manual - Page 34
your network provider for the necessary information if you need to manually set up the MMS profile. Receiving multimedia messages When a new multimedia message arrives, a message icon appears at the top of the screen and a notification message is displayed. 1. The notification message displays a - Acer Liquid Z520 | User Manual - Page 35
Messaging - 35 4. To reply to the message, enter your text in the text box labeled Type text message and tap the Send icon. Simple text replies will be sent as SMS messages. If you wish to attach a file, tap . You will - Acer Liquid Z520 | User Manual - Page 36
open a new tab, tap New tab. The number in the icon represents the number of open tabs. To close a tab, simply swipe it off the screen to the left or right. - Acer Liquid Z520 | User Manual - Page 37
tap Email to start setting up your email account. If necessary, enter 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 available in all countries and regions. You must activate a Google account before - Acer Liquid Z520 | User Manual - Page 38
you did not enter your Gmail account address and password when you first started your smartphone, 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. - Acer Liquid Z520 | User Manual - Page 39
- 39 Important For connection issues with Play Store, see FAQ and troubleshooting on page 66 Tap Play Store from the Application menu to open to download and install the app. You will be told which services the app requires access in order to function correctly (e.g. contact information, wireless access, GPS). If - Acer Liquid Z520 | User Manual - Page 40
of the Application menu. Certain apps provide both an App and widget, or only provide a widget (with no app icon). See Personalizing the Home screen on page 16. Uninstalling downloaded apps Once you've downloaded and installed an app, you may uninstall the app by opening the Application menu and - Acer Liquid Z520 | User Manual - Page 41
. 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 time traffic condition and navigate by using spoken, turn-by-turn driving instructions. Also, view where your friends are, places of interest, and - Acer Liquid Z520 | User Manual - Page 42
your smartphone. To activate the camera, open the Application menu and tap Camera. Camera/camcorder icons and indicators Settings Voice control Flash Switch camera Last picture / video taken HDR Zoom Camcorder Mode selector Shutter button The camera window provides multiple controls on the - Acer Liquid Z520 | User Manual - Page 43
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 Zoom Last picture / video taken Tap the Stop recording button to stop filming. Stop recording Shutter button - Acer Liquid Z520 | User Manual - Page 44
44 - Using the Camera 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 Panorama Beautification Bright magic Picture with sound HDR Multi angle view Best - Acer Liquid Z520 | User Manual - Page 45
Using the Camera - 45 Color effect: Applies a color effect to the image. None Mono Sepia Negative Aqua 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 - Acer Liquid Z520 | User Manual - Page 46
camera. Tap the Settings icon to open the Settings menu. Photo You may adjust the following: • Set the Resolution value and aspect ratio. • Set the ISO value. • Set the Favorite shot: Assign a mode to the . • Turn Touch to Capture on or off: Touch anywhere on screen to take a picture. • Turn the on - Acer Liquid Z520 | User Manual - Page 47
stabilizer on or off. • Set the video Resolution. • Set the Audio mode to Mute mode Storage location for the images. • Choose to Reset to default camera settings. Taking a photo 1. Tap the Pause or Stop recording buttons. Supported formats Note To see supported image, video, and audio formats, see - Acer Liquid Z520 | User Manual - Page 48
the Camera 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. Geotagging Geotagging allows you to store the location where - Acer Liquid Z520 | User Manual - Page 49
ADVANCED SETTINGS Advanced settings - 49 Putting your smartphone in Airplane mode You can enable Airplane mode (also known as flight mode) to turn off cellular, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth functions and use your smartphone as a handheld device during a flight. Check with your airline to make sure this is - Acer Liquid Z520 | User Manual - Page 50
mode to switch it ON or OFF. Note When Airplane mode is active, the area. icon will be displayed in the Notification Restarting your smartphone You can restart (reboot) your smartphone if you find apps are not responding. 1. Press and hold the power button until you get the smartphone options - Acer Liquid Z520 | User Manual - Page 51
in Airplane mode, the option to turn Bluetooth on will be disabled. Please refer to Putting your smartphone in Airplane mode on page 49 for instructions on turning Airplane mode on or off. - Acer Liquid Z520 | User Manual - Page 52
52 - Advanced settings 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 - Acer Liquid Z520 | User Manual - Page 53
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 - Acer Liquid Z520 | User Manual - Page 54
problems obtaining voice mail and the text message service center numbers. Data usage control settings Data usage controls let you monitor total usage by network type can also view and modify these settings manually through the Call settings screen. From the Home screen, tap Phone, then tap the Menu - Acer Liquid Z520 | User Manual - Page 55
Display. Item Description Lock screen notifications Enable displaying notifications on lock screen. Theme Choose from Default or Acer. Wallpaper Change the Home screen's wallpaper. Brightness Adjust screen brightness. Auto-rotate screen Enable rotation of the screen when device is tilted - Acer Liquid Z520 | User Manual - Page 56
Font size Wireless Display Description Adjust the delay before the screen automatically turns off. Controls what happens when the smartphone 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 - Acer Liquid Z520 | User Manual - Page 57
Advanced settings - 57 Changing language and text options Set your location and language input preferences by opening the Application menu and going to Settings > Language & input. Connecting to a PC If you wish to transfer information between your device and your computer (either the microSD card - Acer Liquid Z520 | User Manual - Page 58
the synchronization settings. To add a new account, tap Add account. Select the type of account and then follow 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 - Acer Liquid Z520 | User Manual - Page 59
Advanced settings - 59 FM radio The FM radio allows you to listen to your favorite stations while on the move. Headphones must be inserted to the 3.5 mm jack as the cable functions as an antenna. You can access the radio by tapping FM Radio from the Application menu. Tap the back icon to turn the - Acer Liquid Z520 | User Manual - Page 60
personal information, any contacts stored on your smartphone and any programs you installed. If your smartphone is responding to screen input, then open Settings from the Application menu. Tap Backup & reset > Factory data reset > Reset smartphone and then Erase everything to format your smartphone. - Acer Liquid Z520 | User Manual - Page 61
/4G/EDGE connection on your smartphone, 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 - Acer Liquid Z520 | User Manual - Page 62
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. - Acer Liquid Z520 | User Manual - Page 63
preferred SIM for mobile 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 4G/3G service. 4. General settings for each SIM. - Acer Liquid Z520 | User Manual - Page 64
64 - Managing your SIM cards 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 - Acer Liquid Z520 | User Manual - Page 65
Managing your SIM cards - 65 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 - Acer Liquid Z520 | User Manual - Page 66
66 - Appendix APPENDIX 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 74. Why can't I view my video files? You may be trying to view a - Acer Liquid Z520 | User Manual - Page 67
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 6 for more information. To - Acer Liquid Z520 | User Manual - Page 68
a certain number of wrong entries, you will be presented with an option to reset your pattern. Tap Unlock pattern I forgot my unlock pattern. Forgot pattern? and on Up-to-date information regarding your smartphone Service enquiries Refer to ... www.acer.com mobile.acer.com www.acer.com/support - Acer Liquid Z520 | User Manual - Page 69
shock. Never spill liquid of any kind onto or into the product. • To avoid damage of internal components and to prevent battery leakage, do not place risk of explosion from the battery pack. Protecting your hearing To protect your hearing, follow these instructions. • Increase the volume gradually - Acer Liquid Z520 | User Manual - Page 70
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 - Acer Liquid Z520 | User Manual - Page 71
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 - Acer Liquid Z520 | User Manual - Page 72
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 - Acer Liquid Z520 | User Manual - Page 73
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 - Acer Liquid Z520 | User Manual - Page 74
2 GB RAM (depending on model) • 8 GB / 16 GB (depending on model) • Android operating system Display • 5" TFT LCD, capacitive touchscreen • 480 x 854 resolution Multimedia Formats supported: Type Image Audio playback Ringtone Video recording Video playback Formats JPEG, GIF, PNG, BMP MP3, AMR, AAC - Acer Liquid Z520 | User Manual - Page 75
• Fixed focus • 8 MP rear camera • Automatic focus Expansion • microSD memory card slot (up to 32 GB) Battery • 2000 mAh rechargable/replaceable Li-polymer battery Note Length of battery operation will depend on power consumption which is based on system resource use. For example, constantly using - Acer Liquid Z520 | User Manual - Page 76
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 Liquid Z520 | User Manual - Page 77
- 77 Sudan and Syria; or (ii) use any Software for any use prohibited by the laws 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 of the software contains elements that enable the use of the - Acer Liquid Z520 | User Manual - Page 78
You may not use the Third Party Software in any manner that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair the services provided by Acer's licensors or suppliers hereunder ("Third Party Services"). Furthermore, you may not use the Third Party Software in any manner that could interfere with any other - Acer Liquid Z520 | User Manual - Page 79
License Agreement - 79 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 or your local Acer website. TRADEMARK INFORMATION DTS Studio Sound™ For DTS patents, see http://patents.dts.com. Manufactured under
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