B3-A32 Iconia One 10 USER’S MANUAL
© 2017 All Rights Reserved Acer Iconia One 10 User’s Manual Covers: B3-A32 Regulatory Model Number (RMN): A6202 This revision: January 2017 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 reasons for you to get an Acer ID: • Create your own connected world. • Get the latest offers and product information. • Register your device for quick, personalized customer support.
Table of contents - 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS Getting started with your tablet Features and functions ............................ Unpacking your tablet.............................. Getting to know your tablet...................... Using the SIM card slot ........................... Turning on for the first time...................... 4 4 4 5 7 7 Charging your tablet 9 Assembling the power adapter ................ 9 Using your tablet Using the touchscreen........................... The Home screen ..........
- Getting started with your tablet GETTING STARTED WITH 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 LTE (4G). • Access your email while on the move. • Keep in touch with your friends with social networking apps. Unpacking your tablet Your new tablet comes packed in a protective box. Carefully unpack the box and remove the contents.
Getting started with your tablet - 5 Getting to know your tablet Views 1 2 3 4 7 5 6 9 8 7 8 10 9 8 No. Item 1 Power button Description 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.
- Getting started with your tablet No. Item 2 Volume control key 3 Microphone 4 Cover for: microSD card slot SIM card slot 5 3.5 mm headphone jack 6 Micro USB port 7 Front-facing camera 8 9 Speakers Touchscreen 10 Rear-facing camera Description Increases and decreases the tablet volume. Receives audio for video chats and Internet calls. Insert a microSD card into the slot. Insert a nano SIM card into the slot (see Inserting a SIM card on page 7). Connects to stereo headphones.
Getting started with your tablet - 7 Using the SIM card slot Your tablet has 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. Inserting a SIM card Warning Do not force the SIM card. If it does not fit, ensure you have the SIM card properly oriented. Trying to force the SIM into the slot when it is incorrectly oriented may damage the SIM and/or your tablet.
- Getting started with your tablet Sign in to or create a Google account If you have Internet access, your tablet allows you to synchronize information with a Google account. During the start-up process, you may create or sign in to an account, which will be used to synchronize your contact list, email, calendar and other information. If you do not yet have Internet access, or do not want to use this feature, then tap Skip.
Charging your tablet - 9 CHARGING YOUR TABLET Assembling the power adapter Your tablet is bundled with one of two types of USB power adapters: a fixed-prong type or a removable-prong type. Both types are described in this manual. Fixed-prong type The prongs and power adapter body form a complete piece, no assembly required. Simply slide the large end of the USB cable into the power adapter body (it will fit in only one direction). You cannot remove or switch the prongs with this type of adapter.
- Charging your tablet Connecting power Connect the power connector to your tablet and plug the AC adapter into any AC outlet. Warning Only use an Acer-approved adapter to charge your device. Note It is normal for the tablet surface to become warm during charging or long periods of use.
Using your tablet - 11 USING YOUR TABLET 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. Swipe: Quickly swipe your finger across the screen to switch screens or open lists of options or information. Drag: Hold your finger on the screen and drag across the screen to select text and images.
- Using your tablet Note The Left Page can be configured to show social media updates and additional news and features. For additional Left Page settings press and hold an empty area of the screen, then tap Settings. Extended screens to the right are only available if you have added content to the right of the Home screen. Note Removing or moving all apps and widgets from an extended Home screen will automatically remove that extended Home screen as well.
Using your tablet - 13 Search Search enables you to use a single, quick search to locate a variety of information on the internet and on your tablet. To use Search, simply tap the icon and type. Note In order to search or browse the internet, you must be connected to a wireless network. See Going online on page 27. Searching on the internet As you type, a second box displays search suggestions from your tablet.
- Using your tablet Movie and shows in your Google Play Movies & TV library Artists, albums, and tracks in your Google Play Music library Note You can choose what is included in a Tablet search. After entering search words and tapping , tap the Menu icon on the left side of the search box. Then tap Settings > Tablet search. Select the items you want to be included in a Tablet search.
Using your tablet - 15 Quick Settings icons Icon Name Description Brightness Slide to adjust the screen’s brightness. Tap to toggle Wi-Fi on and off. Small "up" and "down" arrows mean information is being Wi-Fi transmitted and received, respectively. Tap Wi-Fi (or the network name) to display Wi-Fi settings. Tap to toggle Bluetooth on and off. Tap Bluetooth Bluetooth (or the device name) to display Bluetooth settings. Tap to silence some or all notifications or alarms Do not disturb at certain times.
- Using your tablet Access requests When first opening certain apps, or using certain functions, your tablet will ask for permission to access some features. To allow the app to fully function tap Allow, but if you do not want to share some information you can choose to Cancel or Deny access; however this may cause some apps to function incorrectly. To change permissions later, open the app info in Settings > Apps > Add account, then tap Permissions to turn permissions on or off.
Using your tablet - 17 b. Otherwise, hold your finger until you have cycled through all extended Home screens and a new one is created. 2. Release your finger to place the app. Adding widgets to a Home screen Tap and hold any open space on a Home screen, then tap WIDGETS. To move a widget to the Home screen, tap and hold an item until it is selected. The Home screen will open. Drag the item to any free area on the screen. To view information about the widget, drag it to App info at the top of the screen.
- Using your tablet Adding folders to a Home screen You can also add folders to your Home screen. To create a new folder drag and drop an app icon onto another app icon in the Home screen. This will create an "Unnamed Folder". Tap the folder icon and then tap the name of the folder to rename it. 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.
Using your tablet - 19 Favorites bar Since the Favorites bar is visible on any Home screen, it holds apps you frequently use. To remove an app from the dock, simply tap and hold the app and drag it away. To fill the gap with an app of your choice, see Adding apps to a Home screen on page 16. The Apps list The Apps list displays apps available on your tablet. To access it, tap in the center of the Favorites bar. Apps are displayed in alphabetical order, with most-recently used apps at the top of the menu.
- Using your tablet Home Tap this icon to go directly to the Home screen. Overview Tap this icon to see recently opened apps in your tablet’s Overview screen. Tap an app to open it. Tap anywhere on the screen to return to the Home screen. The onscreen keyboard When you tap a text box to enter text, an onscreen keyboard will appear. Simply tap on keys to enter text. Note The layout of the keyboard (and some button icons) vary slightly, depending on the app and information that is required.
Using your tablet - 21 Predictive text or auto correction Note Predictive text and auto correction not supported in all apps. The Google keyboard can provide predictive text input. As you tap the letters of a word, a selection of words are displayed above the keyboard that continue the sequence of letters tapped, or are a close match allowing for errors. The word list changes after every key press. If the word you need is displayed, you can tap on it to insert it into your text.
- Using your tablet 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 where you want to insert text. If you can select this text, a cursor is inserted below the text. To replace a word, double tap the word. In both cases, if you previously copied text, a PASTE button displays. 2.
Using your tablet - 23 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 until a menu displays (about one second). Tap Power off and confirm the shut down. To force a shutdown, press and hold the power button until the tablet shuts down (about four seconds).
- Connecting devices to your tablet CONNECTING DEVICES TO YOUR TABLET Connecting to AC power See Charging your tablet on page 9 Inserting a microSD card 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, FAT32, exFAT, and NTFS file systems. To check card capacity, open the Apps list and tap Settings > Storage.
Connecting devices to your tablet - 25 Your device will now be available as a drive in your computer’s file explorer. For USB options, swipe down from the top of the screen to display the notification area and tap USB for file transfer to choose whether to Transfer files (MTP) (the default option) or Transfer photos (PTP). Connecting a Bluetooth device To connect to a Bluetooth device, you must first pair the devices. To do so, do the following: 1.
- Connecting devices to your tablet Only A2DP stereo headsets (playback only, no microphone) are supported. Note Please check for updates to the tablet's software which may add support for additional Bluetooth devices (open the Apps list and tap Settings > About tablet > System updates > CHECK NOW. Accessories For a complete list of accessories, visit store.acer.com.
Going online - 27 GOING O N LI N E 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, open the Apps list and tap Settings > Wi-Fi to manage your connection settings. Alternatively, two-finger swipe down from the top of the screen and tap the Wi-Fi button to toggle on and off the Wi-Fi connection. If Wi-Fi is not on, tap the Wi-Fi switch to On and wait for your tablet to detect nearby networks.
- Going online To navigate forward and backward in your browser’s history, tap the arrow icons. To adjust browswer settings and perform other tasks, tap the Menu icon. Chrome enables you to 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.
Going online - 29 Google services Note Apps may not be available in all countries and regions. You must activate a Google account before using Google services. The first time you access Google services, you must read and accept the Terms of Service. The contents and design of Google Play varies by region. For example, in some regions, you can also browse for and purchase movies, books, magazines, or music. Updates may add new categories or change how to navigate Google Play at any time.
- Going online 5. When you have finished composing your message, tap . Voice Search Note Voice Search is available only in selected regions. With voice actions, you can send emails, find directions to locations, search the internet and even send a note to yourself using your own voice. In Chrome, tap the microphone icon in the address bar for voice searches. If this is the first time you have used this function, tap Allow. When the Speak now prompt displays, state your command or query.
Going online - 31 Play Store Tap Play Store from the Home screen, or open the Apps list and tap Play Store. Here you can obtain a variety of add-on programs and apps to enhance the functionality of your tablet. The contents and design of Google Play varies by region. For example, in some regions, you can also browse for and purchase movies, books, magazines, or music. Updates may add new categories or change how to navigate Google Play at any time.
- Going online You may keep track of the download progress from both the app’s page and your device’s notification area. Important Some apps may require payment before you can download them. You will need to have a Google Wallet account in order to pay for these apps, or a credit card number associated with your Google account. Using downloaded apps Once you’ve downloaded and installed an app, you may find it in the Apps list.
Going online - 33 services. Tap on a contact to open a chat session. After you have connected, you can open a video chat session.
- Using the camera and video recorder USING THE CAMERA AND VIDEO RECORDER Your tablet features two cameras (front- and rear-facing). This section will take you through all the steps in taking photos and videos with your tablet. To activate the camera or video recorder, open the Apps list and tap Camera. Note You can only save photos and videos to internal memory.
Using the camera and video recorder - 35 Settings: Tap the Settings icon to change general, camera, and video settings. Image Options: Tap the arrow icon to choose a color effect. Shutter/Image buttons: Tap the shutter button to take a photo. Tap the camera button to begin recording. While recording, you are unable to access camera/video settings. Tap the camera again to stop filming. Zoom: To zoom in, reverse pinch the screen. To zoom out, pinch the screen.
- Using the camera and video recorder then Camera. Select the photo or video you want to view (videos are marked with a small play symbol). Tap the image once to enlarge it; and tap it again to maximize the image to take the whole screen. You can share photos using various services and edit the image using various options. Tap to see which sharing options are available for the file or tap to display image editing options.
Using the camera and video recorder - 37 Setting White balance Image properties Anti-flicker Options Auto / Incandescent / Daylight / Florescent / Cloudy / Twilight / Shade / Warm florescent Sharpness / Hue / Saturation / Brightness / Contrast Auto / Disabled / 50 Hz / 60 Hz Camera Adjust camera image settings with these options: Setting Face detection Auto scene detection Self timer Capture number Picture size Preview size ISO Options On / off On / off Off / 2 seconds / 10 seconds 40 shots / 99 shots (
- Advanced settings ADVANCED SETTINGS To access Settings, open the Apps list and tap Settings. Wireless & Networks Wi-Fi Displays all available wireless networks. Turn the Wi-Fi function on or off. Wireless networks may require a password. Bluetooth Displays all available devices you can use Bluetooth to exchange information with. Here you can switch Bluetooth on or off, rename the tablet, and show received files. To connect to a device, tap the device in the list of available devices.
Advanced settings - 39 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. More... 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.
- Advanced settings Item Data roaming Preferred network type Access Point Names Network operators Description Enables or disables data services when roaming on other mobile networks. Sets which type of network you prefer to connect to: 4G, 3G or 2G. Edit access point settings (advanced users). Select whether to automatically connect to mobile network operators or select them manually. Device Display You can adjust your tablet screen settings. Open the Apps list tap Settings > Display.
Advanced settings - 41 Item Cast Description Mirrors your tablets display on a compatible monitor or display. You must pair your tablet to a display or dongle before options are available. See the instructions that came with your display or dongle to pair. Sound & notification Adjust the volume of your tablet using the volume buttons on the side of the tablet.
- Advanced settings Personal Accounts and synchronization You can sync your calandar, email and contacts on your tablet and never worry about losing them again. Sync in real time or adjust it as you please. Open the Apps list and tap Settings. Under Personal, tap Accounts. Then tap the appropriate account to access the synchronication settings. To add a new account, tap Add account. Select the type of account and then follow the onscreen instructions.
Advanced settings - 43 System Setting the date and time To set the date and time, open the Apps list Date & time. and tap Settings > Note If you travel frequently or live in an area that uses daylight saving time, and have mobile network access, activate Automatic time zone from this menu. Your tablet will set the date and time based on information it receives from the network. Setting alarms There are two predefined alarms on your tablet by default.
- Advanced settings Resetting your tablet A clean boot restores your tablet to the factory settings. Important This will erase all your personal information, any contacts stored on your tablet and any programs you installed. To perform a clean boot, open the Apps list and tap Settings, then tap Backup & reset > Factory data reset; tap RESET TABLET and then tap ERASE EVERYTHING to format your tablet.
FAQ and troubleshooting - 45 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 If the headset is plugged into the device, the speaker is automatically shut off. Disconnect Why is there no the headset. Audio sound coming Check that the device volume from the device? setting is not muted. Check that the volume control is not at its lowest setting.
- FAQ and troubleshooting Aspect Question Answer Open the Apps list and tap How do I check Settings > About tablet to check the OS version of the OS version (Kernel/build System my device? number) and other hardware and information and software information. performance Where can I find Open the Apps list and tap my serial number Settings > About tablet > ID? Device Information. The battery power may be I couldn’t turn on depleted. Recharge the device. Power the device.
FAQ and troubleshooting - 47 Aspect Heat Question Answer It is normal for the device to heat up when charging. When charging is complete, it will return The tablet heats to its normal temperature. up when charging It is also normal for the tablet to or operating for a heat up during long periods of long period. use, such as watching a video or playing a game. All Acer tablets are factory-tested before release.
- Specifications SPECIFICATIONS Performance • MTK MT8735 quad-core Cortex A53 1.3 GHz processor • System memory: • 2 GB of DDR3L RAM • 16 GB of flash memory Android™ 6.0 (Marshmallow) operating system Display • 10.
Specifications - 49 Power • DC power-in (10 W) Connectivity SIM support (1 x nano SIM) • GSM / GPRS / EDGE: 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz • GPRS / EDGE: Multi-slot class 12 • WCDMA: 1, 2, 5 (2100 / 1900 / 850 MHz), upload up to 11.5 Mbps / download up to 42.2 Mbps • LTE Cat.4, Band 1, 3, 7, 8, 20 (2100 / 1800 / 2600 / 900 / 800 MHz), upload up to 50 Mbps / download up to 150 Mbps • Bluetooth 4.0 • 802.
- Specifications Battery • 22.4 Wh 6100 mAh 3.7 V 2-cell Li-ion battery pack Battery life: Up to 10 hours (based on video playback test results) Note Length of battery operation will depend on power consumption which is based on system resource use. For example, constantly using the backlight or using power-demanding apps will shorten battery life between charges. Dimensions Height Width Thickness Weight 167.
Guidelines for safe battery usage - 51 GUIDELINES FOR SAFE BATTERY USAGE Battery information Do not use this product in a humid, wet and/or corrosive environment. Do not put, store or leave your product in or near a heat source, in a high temperature location, in strong direct sunlight, in a microwave oven or in a pressurized container, and do not expose it to temperatures over 60° C (140° F).
- Guidelines for safe battery usage These look like metal strips on the battery. This might happen, for example, when you carry a spare battery in your pocket or purse. Short-circuiting the terminals may damage the battery or the connecting object. Leaving the battery in hot or cold places, such as in a closed car in summer or winter conditions, will reduce the capacity and lifetime of the battery. Always try to keep the battery between 15° C and 25° C (59° F and 77° F).
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