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    USER'S MANUAL
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    customer support. For more information, please visit the AcerCloud website: www.acer.com/byoc-start Important This manual contains your device. Acer Group shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained in this manual. Acer Liquid Zest 4G smartphone Model number
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    know your phone 5 Views 5 Charging the battery 7 Setting up for the first time 8 32 Setting up email 32 Google services 33 Setting up your Google 41 Shooting a video 42 Supported formats 42 Viewing photos and 52 Appendix 54 FAQ and troubleshooting 54 Audio 54 Multimedia files
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    4 - Table of contents Internal storage 56 Security 56 Temperature 56 Other sources of help 56 Warnings and precautions 57 Medical devices 58 Vehicles 59 Potentially explosive environments .......... 59 Emergency calls 60 Taking care of your phone 60 Specifications 62 Performance 62
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    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 phone Views 1 2 4 10
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    6 - Setting up No. Item Description 1 3.5 mm headphone jack Connects to stereo headphones. 2 Phone speaker Emits audio from your phone; suitable for holding to your ear. 3 Status LED Indicates a new message or the phone's power status. 4 Front-facing camera For video calls or taking
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    Setting up - 7 Warning This smartphone is equipped with a built-in Lithium Polymer battery. Please do not attempt to remove the battery yourself as this may potentially damage the battery. Should the Smartphone become unresponsive, hold down the Power button for 10 seconds to switch off the device.
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    8 - Setting up Setting up for the first time Inserting the SIM cards and microSD card 1. Turn off the phone by pressing and holding the power button. 2. Insert your fingernail into the notch located at the bottom of the phone and remove the cover. 3. Insert the SIM and microSD cards as shown.
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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
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    configure some settings before you can use your phone. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete setup. Sign in to or create a Google account If the type of account you want to add (for example Google, Acer, or Acer BYOC). You will need internet access to complete the synchronization process.
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    use your phone for a while, briefly press the power button to lock access. This saves power and ensures your phone does not unintentionally use any services. Your phone will lock automatically if it is not used for one minute. Waking your phone If the screen is off and the phone does
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    12 - Using your phone Home Tap this icon to go directly to the Home screen. Tap and hold this icon to open Google Now or Search. Overview Tap this icon to see recently opened apps in your phone's Overview screen. Tap an app to open it. Tap anywhere on the screen to return to the Home screen. See
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    Using your phone - 13 Tap the ?123 key to see numbers and special characters, and then tap the =\< key to see even more. If you have set up more than one language, the world key appears next to the space bar. Tap this key to quickly toggle between multiple input languages, or tap and hold the space
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    14 - Using your phone 3. Toggle the switch next to the available keyboards to turn input methods or keyboards on or off, then tap Back. 4. If your preferred keyboard is not selected, tap Current Keyboard > [preferred keyboard] to set the default keyboard. Alternatively, if you have already set up
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    Using your phone - 15 In order to search or browse the internet, you must be connected to a cellular data (if available) or wireless network. See Going online on page 32. Voice search If voice search is available, tap the microphone search request. See Voice search on page 34. and speak your The
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    16 - Using your phone Adding shortcuts to the Home screen To add app shortcuts to the Home screen, tap the Apps list icon in the bottom-center of the Home screen. Tap and hold the icon for the selected app. The Apps list will close and the Home screen will appear. Move the icon to the desired
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    Using your phone - 17 Removing Widgets or shortcuts from the Home screen To remove a shortcut or widget from the Home screen, tap and drag it to Remove at the top of the screen. Resizing widgets Some widgets can be resized. As soon as you place a widget on the Home screen, you can resize it by
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    18 - Using your phone To delete an app shortcut from a folder, tap on the folder icon to display the apps inside and then tap and hold the app icon that you want to remove. Drag 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
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    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. • Single-SIM models: • Dual-SIM models:
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    20 - Using your phone Swipe down from the Notification bar to display any notifications. Swipe down twice or once with two fingers to open Quick Settings, which allows you to quickly adjust selected settings or turn features on or off. Multitasking You can have multiple apps open at the same time.
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    MANAGING CONTACTS Managing contacts - 21 Managing your contacts Your phone features an address book that allows you to save contacts to either the internal memory or onto your SIM card. Tap the Contacts app from the Apps list or tap the All contacts icon from the Dialer to view your contacts. If
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    22 - Managing contacts You may scroll down the page and tap More fields to add things such as: • IM addresses. • Add any personal notes about the contact. • Phonetic name • Link a website To assign an image to your contact, tap the silhouette and select whether to take a photo or select an image
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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 function is on before you make a call. You can confirm the phone status from the Notification area. Note Status and
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    24 - Making calls Making a call Note If you have multiple SIMs inserted in the phone, you may be asked which SIM to use before the call is connected. Depending on your SIM settings. To select a SIM, just tap the name of the carrier. See SIM Management on page 52. 1. From the Home screen tap Phone
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    Making calls - 25 3. On your phone's lock screen. Double-tap the notification to display the missed call details. Making a call to one of your contacts Calling a contact from the Contacts tab 1. Tap the All contacts to view your contacts. 2. Tap on a contact to call them. Calling a contact from the
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    26 - Making calls 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. You can even set this "floating" dialog box as the default voice call screen. To do so, open Quick Settings (see Notification and status area on page
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    Making calls - 27 Voice call options Icon Description Place the call on hold. Mute a call. Speakerphone. Access the keypad while a call is in progress. One option: • Add a second call Saving a dialed number to contacts You can save a number you have dialed to your contacts for future use. From the
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    28 - Text and multimedia messages TEXT AND MULTIMEDIA MESSAGES This chapter shows you how to set up and use the Messenging app on your phone to send text (SMS) messages. All SMS and MMS messages are accessed via Messenging. Messenging automatically arranges received and sent messages into threads.
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    Text and multimedia messages - 29 3. 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 messages. Most phones will automatically join the linked messages
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    , your phone will set up the profile automatically. Ask your network provider for the necessary information if you need to manually set up the MMS profile. Sending a multimedia message Follow the instructions in Creating a new message on page 28 to start a new message or reply to an existing SMS as
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    Text and multimedia messages - 31 Important You may be charged to download message content, especially if you are roaming. Please contact your provider if you have any questions. 3. Tap the message to view the content. 4. To reply to the message, enter your text in the text box labeled Type message
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    32 - Going online GOING ONLINE Browsing the internet In order to browse the internet with your phone, you must be connected to a data or wireless network. Using the browser To start browsing, tap the Chrome icon in the Favorites tray or the Apps list. Note Reference images use the Chrome browser.
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    steps. If you are unable to set up the account automatically, 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
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    the Home screen. Play Store Important For connection issues with Play Store, see FAQ and troubleshooting on page 54. Tap Play Store from the Apps list to open the Google Play . You will be told which services the app requires access in order to function correctly (e.g. contact information, wireless
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    Going online - 35 access, GPS). If none of these services 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
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    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 traffic condition and navigate by using spoken, turn-by-turn driving instructions. Also, view where your friends are, places of interest, and
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    USING THE CAMERA Using the Camera - 37 Your phone features two digital cameras mounted on the front and on the rear. This section will take you through all the steps in taking photos and videos with your phone. To activate the camera, open Camera from the Apps list or the Favorites tray. Icons
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    38 - 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 turn the flash on for illumination and still take pictures with the Shutter button. Flash Shutter button Time elapsed
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    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. Using the Camera - 39 Camera Capture mode: Select a capture mode. Normal HDR Panorama Beautification Smile Shutter Gourmet Scene mode: Adjust photo
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    40 - Using the Camera Scene mode: Off Effect: None Mono Sepia Night Negative Aqua White balance Compensate for different lighting environments. Auto Florescent lamp Daylight Incandescent Cloudy Image properties Adjust the Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, and Sharpness. Self-timer Set a
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    Turn Voice Control on or off. • Choose which Storage to use: Save photos and videos in Internal storage or to an SD card. • Choose to Reset to default camera settings. Taking a photo 1. Ensure you have adjusted the settings described above. 2. Frame your subject and steady your phone. 3. Zoom in or
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    taking a video. Tap the Pause or Stop recording buttons. Supported formats Note To see supported image, video, and audio formats, see Connectivity on page Gallery. From Gallery you can share the file directly using various services. Services vary depending on the file type. You may also edit
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    ADVANCED SETTINGS Advanced settings - 43 Putting your phone 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 phone as a handheld device during a flight. Check with your airline to make sure this is permitted
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    in Airplane mode, the option to turn Bluetooth on will be disabled. Please refer to Putting your phone in Airplane mode on page 43 for instructions on turning Airplane mode on or off.
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    Advanced settings - 45 Adjusting Bluetooth settings You can use Bluetooth to exchange information between your phone and other mobile devices. Bluetooth connections For all Bluetooth settings, open the Apps list and tap Settings > Bluetooth. Tap the toggle switch next to turn Bluetooth on or off.
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    when you insert a new SIM card. However, you may prefer to manually select a network 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
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    around. Note Contact your service provider should you have any problems obtaining voice mail and the text message service center numbers. Data usage message center numbers. You can also view and modify these settings manually through the Call settings screen. Open Settings > Call settings. Adjusting
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    48 - Advanced settings Display To adjust your phone's display settings, in the Apps list tap Settings > Display. You can also adjust the screen brightness, turn casting or screen rotation on or off from Quick Settings. Setting the date and time To set the date and time, open Settings > Date & time.
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    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 synchronization settings menu, tap the item you would like to have auto-sync. Tap
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    50 - Advanced settings To manually synchronize an item, make sure toggle switch next to the item is turned on, tap the your phone is responding to screen input, then open Settings from the Apps list. Tap Backup & reset > Factory data reset > Reset phone and then Erase everything to format your phone.
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    another cellular 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 Apps list and tap Settings > More... > Cellular networks > Access Point Names, and select an operator. 2. Tap the Add
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    to each SIM (allowing you to quickly and easily recognize which SIM is active). 3. Set the default SIM for voice calls, data connection, and cellular service. 4. General settings for each SIM. Selecting which SIM to use when making a call If you have set Voice call to Always ask, you will be
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    Managing your SIM cards - 53 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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    54 - Appendix APPENDIX FAQ and troubleshooting This section lists frequently asked questions that may You may be trying to view an image that is not supported. See Connectivity on page 62. You may be trying to view a video that is not supported. See Connectivity on page 62. You may be trying to
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    Settings > Date & time and turn Automatic date & time off. 3. Manually adjust the time and then try to reconnect to the Play Store. System turn on the device. Suggestions The battery power may be depleted. Recharge the device. See Charging the battery on page 7 for more information. RAM
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    After a certain number of wrong entries, you will be presented with an option to reset your pattern. Tap Forgot pattern? and enter your Google account username and password. Up-to-date information regarding your phone Service enquiries Refer to ... www.acer.com mobile.acer.com www.acer.com/support
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    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
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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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    certain features are in use, you may first need to turn those 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 all the necessary information as accurately as possible. Your wireless device may be
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    Warnings and precautions - 61 3. DO be careful not to drop your phone or subject it to any strong impact. Do not place your phone in your back pocket. 4. DO NOT expose your phone to extreme temperatures. For example, do not leave your phone on the dashboard of a car on a hot day or when temperatures
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    Dimensions Height Width Thickness Weight 145.7 mm 71.2 mm 8.4 mm
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    /TDD R9 Cat4 150/50 Mbps • HSDPA up to 42 Mbps, HSUPA up to 11 Mbps • GPRS Class 12 / EDGE Class 12 • GPS, with aGPS support and SUPL Expansion • microSD memory card slot (up to 32 GB; SDHC 2.0 compatible) • Micro USB connector Camera • 8 MP rear camera • Auto-focus • LED flash • 5 MP
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    is based on system resource use. For example, constantly using the backlight or using power-demanding apps will shorten battery life between charges. Multimedia Formats supported: Type Image Audio playback Ringtone Video recording Video playback Formats JPEG, GIF, PNG, BMP MP3, AMR, AAC LC, AAC
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    68 - End User License Agreement TRADEMARK INFORMATION DTS-HD Premium Sound For DTS patents, see http://patents.dts.com. Manufactured under license from DTS Licensing Limited. DTS, DTS-HD, the Symbol, & DTS or DTS-HD and the Symbol together are registered trademarks, and DTS-HD Premium Sound is a
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USER’S MANUAL