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©2012. All Rights Reserved. Acer ICONIA TAB User Guide Model: A700/701 First issue: 4/2012 Version: 1.0 Acer ICONIA TAB Model number: __________________________________ Serial number*: ___________________________________ Date of purchase: ________________________________ Place of purchase: ________________________________ *Note: See “Card slot cover” on page 7 or “Where can I find my serial number ID?” on page 61.
Getting to know your tablet Features and functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Product registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Setting up Unpacking your tablet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Getting to know your tablet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 LED Indicators . . . .
Playing music and video Multimedia playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Managing people and contacts Using the camera and camcorder Camera icons and indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Taking a photo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Camcorder icons and indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Getting to know your tablet Features and functions Your new tablet offers leading, easy-to-access multimedia and entertainment features. You can: • Connect to the Internet via Wi-Fi or, if your tablet includes 3G features, HSDPA+. • Access your email while on the move. • Keep in touch with your friends via your People and social networking applications. Product registration When using your product for the first time, it is recommended that you immediately register it.
Setting up Unpacking your tablet Your new tablet comes packed in a protective box. Carefully unpack the box and remove the contents. If any of the following items is missing or damaged, contact your dealer immediately: • • • • • Acer ICONIA TAB A700/A701 Setup poster Micro USB to USB adapter AC adapter Warranty card Getting to know your tablet Front view 1 2 3 No. Item Description 1 Touchscreen 10.1-inch, 1920 x 1200 pixel capacitive touchscreen.
Left and right views 1 2 3 4 No. Item Description 1 Power button Long press to turn the tablet on, press briefly to turn the screen on/off or enter sleep mode; press and hold to turn the tablet off. 2 3.5 mm headphone jack Connects to stereo headphones. 3 Micro HDMI (Type D) connector Connects to an HDMI cable with a Type D connector. 4 Card slot cover Insert a microSD card into the slot under this cover. See "Inserting a microSD card (optional)" on page 25.
No. Item Description 3 Microphone Receives audio for video chats and Internet calls. 4 Speakers Emits stereo audio. 5 Reset button Insert a small thin object (such as a paperclip) to reset power to the tablet. 6 Multi-function connector This is a multi-function connector featuring power charging and hyper USB [host and slave] for data transferring. See "Connecting devices to your tablet" on page 25. Back view 1 2 3 No.
Using the SIM card slot (only for Wi-Fi+3G models) Certain tablets include a SIM slot for internet access. To take full advantage of your tablet’s Internet capabilities, you should install a SIM card with data subscription before turning on your tablet. See "Installing a SIM card (only for Wi-Fi+3G models)" on page 28.
Using your tablet Using the SIM card slot (only for Wi-Fi+3G models) Certain tablets include a SIM slot for internet access. To take full advantage of your tablet’s Internet capabilities, you should install a SIM card with data subscription before turning on your tablet. See "Installing a SIM card (only for Wi-Fi+3G models)" on page 28. Charging your tablet For first-time use, you need to charge your tablet for four hours. After that you can recharge the battery as needed.
Note: Your tablet does not support USB charging. It is normal for the tablet surface to become warm during charging or long periods of use. Turning on for the first time To turn on your tablet, press and hold the power button until the tablet vibrates. Wait a moment for your tablet to bootup. You will then be asked some questions before you can use your tablet. To start, tap to select your language and country, then tap Start. Follow the rest of the instructions as they are displayed.
Note: If you have multiple Google accounts, such as separate accounts for personal and business contacts, you can access and synchonize them from the Accounts settings section. See "Multiple Google accounts" on page 58. Using the touchscreen Your tablet uses a touchscreen for selecting items and entering information. Use your finger 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 and images.
Simply enter the text you want to find. Tap the arrow or Enter key to search the Internet, or tap one of the suggestions, applications or files shown in the list. Note: 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 and speak your search request. See "Voice Search" on page 33.
Acer Ring - quick launch Acer Ring allows you to quickly and easily access your favorite applications and bookmarks. It incorporates a number of useful tools in an easy-to-use interface. Tap the Ring icon at the bottom of the screen to display Acer Ring. The left side of Acer Ring controls the volume and the right side shows Browser bookmarks. Four shortcuts around the centre of the ring start your favorite applications. Note: Open APPS > Settings > Ring to change these shortcuts.
The application menu The application menu displays applications and widgets available on your tablet. Applications are displayed in alphabetical order. If more applications are available, an outline of the second page will be shown on the side of the screen. Swipe the outline towards the center of the screen to switch pages. Otherwise swipe to the left to see more Applications. When you are on the last page of applications, swipe to the left to see widgets available on your tablet.
Tap the notification area to view more status information. Control buttons enable you to tap features on (blue) or off (white). Some event summaries include controls below the main status area, such as media controls if music is playing. Status and notification icons Connection icons Note: Network connection icons are blue if you have an active Google account.
Icon Description Icon Description SD card or USB storage is full Sync is on Tablet is connected to PC via USB Problem with sign-in or sync Application update available Uploading data System update available Downloading data Virtual private network (VPN) status Cellular data status icons (only for Wi-Fi+3G models) Icon Description Icon Description Cellular signal strength SIM card is invalid or not installed Connected to GPRS network New/unread SMS/MMS Connected to EDGE network Problem
Personalizing the Home screen You may personalize your Home screen by adding or removing application shortcuts or widgets, and by changing the wallpaper. Adding or removing shortcuts or widgets To add shortcuts or widgets tap the APPS icon in the top-right corner of the Home screen. The APPS menu contains a list of shortcuts to applications you can drag to a Home screen. Tap WIDGETS to see small applications and links (such as custom shortcuts, contacts or bookmarks) that you can add to a Home screen.
Resizing a Widget Most widgets can be made larger, so you can give more space to information that is important to you. After placing a Widget on the Home screen, tap and hold to select it. Four diamonds will appear on each side, tap and drag the diamond until the Widget is the correct size. Tap Back to finish. Note: Not all Widgets can be resized. Removing an item from the Home screen To remove an item from the Home screen, tap and hold the item until the Remove option appears at the top of the screen.
Changing Android keyboard settings To use a different keyboard language or change settings, tap the Input options key, then select either Input languages or Android keyboard settings. These settings include Auto-correction and keyboard sounds and vibration. Predictive text or auto correction The Android keyboard can provide predictive text input. As you tap the letters of a word, a selection of words are displayed that continue the sequence of letters tapped, or are a close match allowing for errors.
Text assistance The standard XT9 keyboard has various features that assist you to enter correct text. To use these features, tap the Keyboard status icon; this will open a menu listing the text input methods available on your tablet. Tap the settings icon next to the XT9 Text Input entry. Function Description Languages and settings Set word suggestion and key input (auto-correction) settings. Preferences Set sound and vibration when pressing a key, autopunctuation or voice input.
1. Tap the text you want to select. If you can select this text, a cursor is inserted below the text. Note: The cursor indicates where text you type or paste will be inserted. 2. If the cursor is not in the desired position, simply drag it to the correct position. If you previously copied (see below) text, tap where you want to insert the text. A PASTE button appears briefly below the cursor. Tap the button to paste the text. To replace a word, double tap the word. A PASTE button appears above the word.
Locking your tablet If you will not use your tablet for a while, briefly press the power button to lock access. This saves power and ensures your tablet does not unintentionally use any services. Your tablet will lock automatically if it is not used after a while. To change the delay, tap APPS > Settings > Display > Sleep. Waking your tablet If the screen is off and the tablet does not react to any taps on the screen, then it has been locked and is in sleep mode.
Note: If you forget an unlock pattern, please refer to "Unlock pattern" on page 62. 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 for one second. You will then be asked to confirm the shut down. To force a shutdown, press and hold the power button for four seconds.
Connecting devices to your tablet Connecting to AC power See "Charging your tablet" on page 10. Inserting a microSD card (optional) You may install a microSD card to expand your device's storage space. Note: Your tablet only supports microSD cards that use the FAT or FAT32 file system. 1. Open the card slot cover. 2. Insert the microSD card as shown. Ensure that the microSD card is inserted all the way into the card slot. 3. Replace the card slot cover.
Accessing files on a USB storage device Note: Your tablet supports USB storage devices that use the FAT, FAT32 or NTFS file systems. You can access media files (photos, music and video) on USB storage devices with your tablet's multimedia apps. Caution: Before removing USB storage, make sure your device is not using data on the USB storage device. Note: Please check for updates to the tablet's software that may add support for additional USB devices.
After a short delay, your tablet's internal memory will be visible as a Portable Device in your PC’s file explorer. Select the Acer Iconia Tab icon to see your tablet’s internal memory and any additional memory (SD card or USB devices) attached to your tablet. Connecting a Bluetooth device Only A2DP stereo headsets (playback only, no microphone) are supported. Please check for updates to the tablet's software which may add support for additional Bluetooth devices.
Using a cellular data network (only for Wi-Fi+3G models) ‘3G’, or data over a cellular network, is only available on models equiped with a SIM card slot, or through a separate 3G modem (not supplied - available from your mobile Internet provider, check for compatibility). Important: Please check the information provided by your mobile internet provider. Not all options and settings described in this section will be available, and different applications may be provided.
Important: Depending on your settings, you may be required to enter your PIN each time you switch on the cellular data function. SIM card lock Your tablet 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 the SIM lock, contact your network provider. Note: If you need to turn the 3G network on or off see "Putting your tablet in Airplane mode" on page 56 and "Activating or deactivating connections" on page 55.
Disable data when roaming You can prevent your tablet from transmitting data over other carriers’ mobile networks when you are traveling and leave an area that is covered by your carrier’s networks. This is useful for controlling expenses if your mobile data contract doesn’t include data roaming. 1. Tap APPS > Settings, then under WIRELESS & NETWORKS tap Mobile networks. 2. Tap Data roaming to disable it (remove the green tick).
1. Plug the micro USB to USB adapter cable into the multi-function connector on your tablet. 2. Plug one end of a USB cable (not included) into the adapter and the other end into an available USB port on your computer. 3. Alternatively, you can tap Tap APPS > Settings, then under WIRELESS & NETWORKS and Tethering & portable hotspot tap USB tethering. Wi-Fi hotspot You can turn your tablet into a portable Wi-Fi hotspot to share your mobile Internet connection with up to eight clients. 1.
Going online Managing Wi-Fi connections If you did not connect to a Wi-Fi network when you first started your tablet, or want to connect to a new network, tap APPS > Settings > Wi-Fi to manage your connection settings. Alternatively, tap the Wi-Fi status icon in the bottom-right corner of the screen. If Wi-Fi is not on, tap the Wi-Fi ON switch and wait for your tablet to detect nearby networks. Tap the name of your network and enter a security password, if needed.
You may open multiple tabs. When a page is open, press the small tab with a plus sign. Simply tap one of the tabs across the top of the screen to switch pages. New tab Pinch to zoom in or out of pages. Tap and hold an item on a page to open a contextual menu. Voice Search With voice actions, you can send emails, find directions to locations, search the Internet and even send a note to yourself using your voice. Tap the microphone on the Home screen for voice searches.
Setting up the Email application The Email application enables you to access email from most popular email providers. Most accounts can be set up in two steps. Open the application menu and then tap Email to start setting up your email access. If necessary, enter your email address and tap Manual setup to enter the parameters manually. Tap Next to finish the setup process. The combined inbox feature of your tablet allows you to view emails from multiple accounts in a single inbox.
Item Description Navigation Turn-by-turn navigation with live traffic, multiple visible layers and text-to-speech take you where you want to go. People Organize the people in your life with this contact manager, which syncs with your google mail account. Places View places of interest and local businesses on Google Maps. Polaris Office View, edit, and create Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint files. In addition, you can extract ZIP files and view PDFs and images.
Note: The contents and design of Google Play varies by region. For example, in some regions, you can also browse for and purchase movies, books or music. Updates may add new categories or change how to navigate Google Play at any time. You can browse Google Play by category or tap the search icon to search for a specific application. Once you have selected an application, tap the Install button to download and install the application.
You may keep track of the download progress from both the app’s page and the tablet’s status area. Important: Some applications may require payment before you can download them. You will need to have a Google Checkout account in order to pay for these applications. Using downloaded applications Once you’ve downloaded and installed an application, you may find it in the APPS or WIDGETS sections of the Application menu.
Tap Talk from application menu to open Google Talk. Here you can see a list of your contacts connected to Google Talk services. Tap on a contact to open a chat session. After you have connected, you can open a video chat session.
Playing music and video Multimedia playback Your tablet comes supplied with a variety of programs that you can use to enjoy multimedia content. Play Music Use Play Music to listen to music and other audio files that you download or copy from your computer, usb drive, mass storage device, etc. Tap APPS > Play Music to open the application. Tap the Shuffle All cover to play a random selection, or swipe through the albums and tap to view a list of tracks. Tap the play symbol or a track to start playback.
Note: You can return to the Home page while playing music; a Music icon is displayed with the notification icons. Tap this icon to control playback. Acer clear.fi With Acer clear.fi, you can browse and stream remote multimedia content from, or to, other devices with Acer clear.fi installed. Note: All devices must be connected to the same network. From the Home screen, tap clear.fi and then tap the specific app: Photo, Video, or Music. Alternatively, you can tap the specific app from the application menu.
clear.fi photos Tap the photo album to view the thumbnails. Tap and hold an album or photo thumbnail to view the menu panel. You can view photos found on any of the connected devices and save them. After selecting the file or album, tap the Share button to upload a photo to Evernote, Google+, or Picasa. You also have the option to send it to your Gmail account, transfer the file using Bluetooth, or Print it with Acer Print. clear.fi videos Tap a folder to view the thumbnails.
Note: The Acer clear.fi video player only plays MP4 files. Please check for updates to the tablet's software which may add support for other types of video. See "Updating your tablet’s operating system" on page 65. After selecting the video file, tap the Share button to upload the file to Evernote or YouTube. You also have the option to send it to your Gmail account or transfer the file using Bluetooth. clear.fi music Tap a folder to list the audio files.
Managing people and contacts Your tablet features an address book that allows you to save contacts to the internal memory, SIM card or your Google account. Tap People from the Home screen or 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.
Editing a contact If you have opened a new or existing contact, you can enter information about the contact: Simply tap on a box and type the appropriate information. Click on the arrow next to the name entry to see options, such as adding a name prefix or phonetic name. To enter multiple entries, such as separate entries for mobile and home phone numbers, tap the plus sign to create a second entry. Tap the minus sign to remove an entry. Tap Add another field for more categories.
Starred contacts You may quickly access your favorite contacts by adding a star. First open the contact, then tap the star next to the contact’s name. Tap All contacts and select Starred to see only your favorite contacts. Editing a contact on your computer If you have synchronized your Google account and contacts, you can use your computer to access and edit your contact list. Open the Internet browser on your computer and go to contacts.google.com.
Using the camera and camcorder Your tablet features two digital cameras: a 1-megapixel front-facing and a 5megapixel rear-facing camera . This section will take you through all the steps in taking photos and videos with your tablet. Note: It is recommended that you insert a microSD card into the microSD slot before using the camera. Please note you can only save photos and videos to internal memory or a microSD card, not an external USB storage device.
Icon Description Options Tap to see camera options. Camcorder mode Switches to the camcorder (video recorder). Camera mode Switches to the camera. Panorama Enters panorama mode allowing you to take a picture of a large area. Camera options Icon Description White balance Change the color balance to match the lighting: Auto, Incandescent, Daylight, Fluorescent or Cloudy. Exposure Increase or decrease image exposure: +2, +1, 0, -1, -2.
Camcorder icons and indicators Tap the camcorder icon to switch to camcorder mode. Icon Description Front/rear camera switch Toggles between the front and rear camcorder. Zoom in Crop and enlarge the center of the screen. When using zoom, the image on the screen does not represent the quality of the final video. Zoom out You may only zoom out after you have zoomed in. Start / stop recording Options Tap to see camcorder options. Camcorder mode Switches to the camcorder (video recorder).
Icon Description Time lapse interval Shoot a slow motion ‘time lapse’ video, set the interval between single frames in this menu. Video quality (rear) Change the video resolution: HD (1080p), HD (720p), or VGA. Note: 1080p is only available for the rear camera. Camcorder settings Activate or change special settings: Store location, Storage source and Restore defaults. • Set if the location (from GPS) is stored in the video information.
Printing with the tablet Acer Print Acer Print is a printing application that prints documents from your tablet. It can connect to a printer in three ways: • Through a home or office wireless network • Directly to a printer via a USB cable (using the provided micro USB to USB adapter) • Directly to a wireless printer From the application menu, tap Acer Print. Note: Acer Print is supported only by certain applications.
Item Description Auto Automatically search the connected network for any available printers. Manual Manually discover a specific network printer by entering its IP address. QR code Use your tablet’s camera to add network printers by scanning printer QR codes. Once added, tap Printers in the left-hand column to display your printers. Scanning a QR code To add a printer by scanning its QR code, tap Add printer then tap QR code.
Place the QR code inside the viewfinder box. The program automatically scans it and adds the printer to your Acer Print printers list. For more information on QR codes, see "QR codes" on page 53. Printing with Acer Print Now that you have connected your tablet to your printer, you can print files from certain applications on your tablet. Select the Print with Acer Print option to use Acer Print.
Note: Acer Print cannot print password-protected documents or from password-protected printers. Compatible printers For a list of compatible printers, please go to www.acer.com and follow the instructions below: 1. 2. 3. 4. Select your region and country. Click Support > Drivers and Downloads > Product Family > Tablet. Select your tablet series and model. Click on the Document tab and find the compatibility file from the list.
3. Tap the printer you wish to share from the list. 4. Check that the options are correct and tap Print.
Advanced settings Access Settings from the Application menu. Tap APPS, then Settings. Wireless & Networks Activating or deactivating connections Tap APPS > Settings, then under WIRELESS & NETWORKS each connection has an ON/OFF switch that controls the connection. Tap an entry to manage your connection settings. Alternatively, use the right side of the status bar to manage connection settings. * If available on your network.
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. Putting your tablet in Airplane mode You can enter Airplane mode (also known as flight mode) to turn off network and Bluetooth functions and use your tablet during a flight. Check with your airline to make sure this is permitted onboard.
Item Description Treble Adjusts high frequency band. Natural Bass Adjusts low frequency band. Music EQ Preset equalizer (EQ) for music playback. Choose between Auto, Off, or 16 preset music styles. Video EQ Preset equalizer (EQ) for video playback. Choose between Off and 10 preset show types. Ring Adjust Acer Ring settings by tapping APPS > Settings > Ring.
Apps Closing an application To close an active application, go to Settings > Apps. Tap the RUNNING 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 to free up extra storage memory. Tap and hold a program icon from the application menu and drag it into the Uninstall area in the top-left corner. Note: You cannot uninstall applications that were pre-loaded on your tablet.
Changing language and text options Set your location and language input preferences by tapping APPS > Settings > Language & input. System Setting the date and time To set the date and time, tap APPS > Settings > Date & time. Tip: If you travel frequently or live in an area that uses daylight saving time, and have mobile network access, activate Automatic date & time from this menu. Your tablet will set the date and time based on information it receives from the network.
as a paperclip) to press the recessed reset button next to the multi-function connector. Clean boot A clean boot will restore your tablet to the factory settings. Warning! This will erase all your personal information, any contacts stored on your tablet and any programs you installed. Open Settings from the application menu, then tap Backup & reset > Factory data reset; click Reset tablet and then Erase everything to format your tablet.
FAQ and troubleshooting This section lists frequently asked questions that may arise during the use of your tablet, and gives easy answers and solutions to these questions. Aspect Question Answer Audio Why is there no sound coming from the device? If the headset is plugged into the device, the speaker is automatically shut off. Disconnect the headset. Check that the device volume setting is not muted. Check that the volume control is not at its lowest setting.
Aspect Question Answer Unlock pattern I forgot my unlock pattern. After five wrong entries, you can reset your unlock pattern. Tap Forgotten pattern? and enter your Google account username and password. Note: You must have an active Google account on the tablet and an Internet connection. If this option is not available, please contact your local Acer service center. Heat The tablet heats up when charging or operating for a long period. It is normal for the device to heat up when charging.
Specifications Performance • NVIDIA® Tegra® 3 mobile processor • Quad-Core ARM® Cortex™-A9 CPU • System memory: • 1 GB of RAM • 16 or 32 GB of flash memory • Android™ operating system Display • 10.1” WXGA TFT-LCD capacitive multi-touch screen • 1920 x 1200 resolution • 262K color support Multimedia • Micro HDMI® (Type D) output • Dolby® Digital, Dolby® Digital Plus, Stereo output • Dolby® Digital, Dolby® Digital Plus, 5.
3G support (only available on Wi-Fi+3G models) • • • • GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 UMTS 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 HSDPA 7.2 Mbps / HSUPA 5.76 Mbps / EDGE / GPRS Optional HSDPA 21 Mbps Camera • Front camera • 1-megapixel • Fixed focus • Rear camera • 5-megapixel • Auto focus Type Formats Image recording JPEG Image playback JPEG, GIF, PNG, BMP Expansion • microSD memory card slot (up to 32 GB, SDHC 2.0 compatible) Battery • Rechargeable high density Li-polymer batteries: 9800 mAh (36.
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