© 2013. All Rights Reserved. Acer Iconia User Guide Model: A1-810 / A1-811 This revision: 5/2013 Acer Iconia Model number: ................................................................................................................ Serial number*:................................................................................................................ Date of purchase: ............................................................................................................
Table of contents Getting to know your tablet 4 Setting up the Email application....................... 27 Features and functions ...................................... 4 Online applications........................................... 27 Product registration ........................................... 4 Playing music and video 32 Setting up 5 Multimedia playback ........................................ 32 Unpacking your tablet ........................................
Features and functions 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. • 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.
Getting to know your tablet Getting to know your tablet Front view 1 2 No. Item Description 1 Front-facing camera A 0.3-megapixel camera for video chats and selfportrait images. 2 Touchscreen 7.9-inch, 1024 x 768 pixel capacitive touchscreen.
Left and right views 3 1 2 4 5 6 No. Item Description 1 Microphone Receives audio for video chats and Internet calls. 2 Shutdown pinhole Insert a small thin object (such as a paperclip) to shut down the tablet. 3 Volume control key Increases and decreases the tablet volume. 4 microSD Card slot Insert a microSD Card into the slot. See "Inserting a microSD Card (optional)" on page 23. 5 SIM slot (optional) Accepts a 3G SIM card for 3G connectivity.
Getting to know your tablet Top view 1 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. Bottom view 1 No. 2 Item Description 1 Micro USB port Connects to a computer via a USB cable. Supports OTG function and also serves as the charging port for the AC adapter. For more information, see "Charging your tablet" on page 10. 2 3.
Back view 1 2 No. Item Description 1 Rear camera A 5-megapixel camera for taking high-resolution images and video. 2 Speaker Emits audio.
Charging your tablet Using your tablet 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: Charger illustration is for reference only. Actual configuration may vary. Assembling the power adapter Slide the plug fitting into the power adapter body until it clicks into place. Connecting power Connect the power connector to your tablet and plug the AC adapter side into any AC outlet.
Turning on for the first time To turn on your tablet, press and hold the power button until you see the Acer logo. 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 then tap Start. Follow the rest of the instructions as they are displayed. Note: If the tablet’s screen turns off, it has entered sleep mode. Briefly press the power button to wake it up.
Using the touchscreen 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 43. 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.
Search To search for applications, files or for information on the Internet, tap the Google icon in the top-left corner. 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. Voice search If voice search is available, tap the microphone and speak your search request. See "Voice Search" on page 26.
The Home screen 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.
From the notification area, swipe down to display the left and right notifications. The notifications show current downloads and media controls such as "play/pause" and "next track" when music is playing. Icon Description Icon Locks/unlocks screen rotation.
The Home screen Battery status icons Icon Description Icon Description Battery is very low Battery is full Battery is low Battery is charging Battery is partially drained Note: If your devices battery is getting too hot, you will be notified and advised to turn off the device. If you fail to turn it off, it will shut down automatically.
Adding or removing shortcuts or widgets To add shortcuts or widgets tap the APPS icon in the bottom-center 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. Widgets are small applications that display constantly-updated information or quick shortcuts to applications or special functions.
The onscreen keyboard 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. 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.
characters (if available for that key), such as letters with accents or related symbols. The layout of the keyboard varies slightly, depending on the application and information that is required. 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.
Editing text 2. Tap and hold the text or word you want to select. The selected text is highlighted, with a tab at each end of the selection. 3. Drag either tab to expand or reduce the amount of selected text, or tap Select all. 4. To cut or copy the text, tap the CUT or COPY button. Inserting text To type new text or add text that you have copied: 1. Tap the text you want to select. If you can select this text, a cursor is inserted below the text.
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. To wake your tablet, press the power button. Your tablet will display the Lock screen. To unlock the screen, press the lock button and follow the lock to the right side of the circle. Additionally, Touch WakeApp can be used to wake up your tablet.
Shutting down your tablet in the correct order). Open the Home screen and tap APPS > Settings > Security > Screen lock. 1. Note: If you forget an unlock pattern, please refer to "Unlock pattern" on page 46. 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. Tap Power off and confirm the shut down.
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. Ensure that the microSD Card is inserted all the way into the card slot. Note: Your tablet only supports microSD Cards that use the FAT or FAT32 file system. Check card capacity in the External SD card section of APPS > Settings > Storage.
Connecting a Bluetooth device 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 (microSD Card) available 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.
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 bottomright 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.
Setting up Gmail You may open multiple tabs. When a page is open, tap the small New tab button. Simply tap one of the open tabs across the top of the screen to switch pages. New tab 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.
Composing an email 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Make sure your tablet is connected to the Internet. Open the application menu and tap Gmail. Tap the Compose icon (shown right). Enter the recipient's email address, the subject and message. When you are finished composing your message, tap Send. 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.
Online applications Item Description Local View places of interest and local businesses on Google Maps. Maps Get easy-to-follow directions using Google Maps. Messenger Text a person or group of people from your Google+ account with this messenging service. 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.
books, magazines, or music. Updates may add new categories or change how to navigate Google Play at any time. Note: For the best user experience, you are advised to not download apps that use 3D graphics. 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 will be told which services (contact information, wireless access, GPS, etc.
Online applications 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.
Note: You need to activate a Google account before you can use Google Talk. 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.
Multimedia playback 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. Note: Controls in Play Music change slightly depending on screen orientation (i.e. portrait or landscape view).
Managing people and contacts Your tablet features an address book that allows you to save contacts to the internal memory 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.
Tap on an entry (such as an email address) to open the application linked to that type of entry. For example, tap an email address to open the Gmail application. To add or change information, tap the pencil icon. Tap Done to save changes, or Cancel to discard them. 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.
Camera icons and indicators Using the camera and camcorder Your tablet features a front-facing and rear-facing digital cameras. This section will take you through all the steps in taking photos and videos with your tablet. Note: You can only save photos and videos to internal memory, not an external USB storage device. To activate the camera, open the application menu and tap Camera. Camera icons and indicators Tap "O" on the right side to bring up camera options.
Icon Description Panorama Enters panorama mode allowing you to take a picture of a large area. Camera options Icon Description Share Select a preferred social network to share your photos and videos. Front/rear camera switch Toggles between the front and rear camera. White balance Change the color balance to match the lighting: Auto, Incandescent, Daylight, Fluorescent or Cloudy. Options Tap to see camera options. Exposure Increase or decrease image exposure: +1, 0, -1.
Camcorder icons and indicators Camcorder icons and indicators Tap the camcorder icon to switch to camcorder mode. Icon Description Start / stop recording 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. Camcorder options Adjust camcorder options to obtain the best image: Icon Description Options Tap to see camcorder options.
Icon Description White balance Change the color balance to match the lighting: Auto, Incandescent, Daylight, Fluorescent or Cloudy. 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. Close options Tap to close camcorder options. Shooting a video 1. Ensure the options described above are set to your preferences. 2. Tap the record icon to begin recording. 3.
Wireless & Networks 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.
Note: 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. 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.
Personal Display You can adjust your tablet screen settings by tapping APPS > Settings > Display. Item Description Brightness Adjusts screen brightness. Wallpaper Set the Home screen background image. Sleep Sets a delay before the screen will be turned off. Font size Sets the font size so either more text is visible or the text is easier to read. Tip: You can enable or disable the screen rotation function from the notification area at the top of the screen.
Some applications, such as People, Gmail, and Calendar, can sync data from multiple accounts. Others sync data only from the first Google Account you sign in to on your tablet, or from an account associated specifically with that application. For some applications, such as People or Calendar, all changes that you make on your tablet are made to the synchronised copy on the Internet.
• • • • • Updating your tablet’s operating system Set the alarm time. Set which days to repeat the alarm. Set a ringtone. Enable or disable vibrate. Give it a label (i.e., a name). Updating your tablet’s operating system Your tablet can download and install system updates, adding support for new devices or expanding software options. To check for updates, tap APPS > Settings > About tablet > System update > Check now.
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 Other sources of help Question Answer How do I check memory status? To check storage status, go to Settings > Storage. What do I do when my device’s internal storage is full or almost full? You may need to delete installed apps or move media files to the micoSD Card. Storage After five wrong entries, you can reset your unlock pattern. Tap Forgotten pattern? and enter your Google account username and password. Unlock pattern Heat I forgot my unlock pattern.
Life Image Life Image is an application that brings your photos and videos to life by compiling your memories to create a collage for an improved viewing experience. To activate Life Image, open the application menu and tap Life Image. Life Image main page Icon Description Camera Takes new photo. Camcorder Takes new video. Gallery Adds new photo from Gallery. Memo Adds new memo. Blank space Adds blank space.
Icon Life Image main page Description Event Adds new event. Edit/browse Allows user to edit pictures and videos or browse. Settings Additional settings include: Templates, Search, Go to, Backup to SD card, Restore from SD card, Settings.
Specifications Performance • MediaTek 1.2 GHz quad-core processor • System memory: • 1 GB of RAM • 8 or 16 GB of flash memory Google Android™ operating system Display • 7.9" XGA TFT LCD capacitive multi-touch screen • 1024 x 768 resolution display with IPS technology Note: All brands and product names mentioned herein include trademarks of their respective companies and are used solely to describe or identify the products.
• WiFi IEEE 802.11b/g/n • GPS Camera • Front camera • 0.3-megapixel • Fixed focus • Rear camera • 5-megapixel Expansion • microSD Card slot (up to 32 GB) Battery • Rechargeable Li-ion battery: 18.6 W 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 applications will shorten battery life between charges. Dimensions Height 208.7 mm Width 145.7 mm Thickness 11.
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