User’s Manual
© 2015 All Rights Reserved Acer Iconia One 8 User’s Manual Covers: B1-830 Regulatory Model Number (RMN): A5006 This revision: July 2015 Sign up for an Acer ID and enjoy great benefits Open the Acer Portal app from the Start screen to sign up for an Acer ID or sign in if you already have an Acer ID. There are three great reasons for you to get an Acer ID: • Build Your Own Cloud with Acer BYOC. • Get the latest offers and product information. • Register your device for warranty service.
Table of contents - 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS Getting started with your tablet Features and functions ............................ Unpacking your tablet.............................. Getting to know your tablet...................... Turning on for the first time...................... 4 4 4 5 6 Charging your tablet 8 Assembling the power adapter ................ 8 Using your tablet Using the touchscreen........................... The Home screen .................................. The onscreen keyboard........
- 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. • Access your email while on the move. • Keep in touch with your friends via your People and 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 9 5 6 4 7 8 10 No. Item 1 Microphone 2 Micro USB port (Slave) 4 3.5 mm headphone jack microSD card slot 5 Front-facing camera 6 Power button 7 Volume control key 3 Description Receives audio for video chats and Internet calls. Connects to a computer via a USB cable. Also serves as the charging port for the AC adapter. For more information, see Charging your tablet on page 8. Connects to stereo headphones.
- Getting started with your tablet No. Item 8 Touchscreen 9 Rear-facing camera 10 Speakers Description 8", 1280 x 800 pixel capacitive touchscreen. A 5-megapixel camera for taking highresolution images. Emit audio. 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 boot up. You will then be asked some questions before you can use your tablet. To start, tap to select your language then tap the arrow.
Getting started with your tablet - 7 and other information. If you do not yet have Internet access, or do not want to use this feature, then tap Skip. Important You must sign in to a Google Account to use Gmail, Hangouts, Google Calendar, and other Google Apps; to download APPs from Google Play; to back up your settings to Google servers; and to take advantage of other Google services on your tablet. If you want to restore existing settings from another device with Android 2.
- Charging your tablet 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 - 9 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 U S IN G 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. Drag: Hold your finger on the screen and drag across the screen to select text and images. Tap and hold: Tap and hold an item to see a list of actions available for that item. On the pop-up menu that appears, tap the action you want to perform.
Using your tablet - 11 The Home screen already features some useful controls and information. Search Application dock Status and notification area Application menu Navigation Note Bundled APPs differ depending on region and configuration. Search To search for APPs, files or for information on the internet, tap the Google icon. Simply enter the text you want to find. Tap the arrow or Enter key to search the internet, or tap one of the suggestions, APPs or files shown in the list.
- Using your tablet In order to search or browse the internet, you must be connected to a wireless network. See Going online on page 25. To filter the Web search results by news, images, and more, tap the desired filter at the bottom of the results screen. The filter list also has an option called Tablet that searches your tablet for the term/s you searched for. You can also choose what Tablet searches for. After searching for something, tap the Menu icon > Settings > Tablet search.
Using your tablet - 13 widget. See Adding an application to a Home screen on page 14 and Adding or removing shortcuts or widgets on page 17. Note Removing or moving all apps and widgets from an extended Home screen will automatically remove that extended Home screen as well. The Application menu To access the Application menu, tap in the center of the application dock. The Application menu displays APPs available on your tablet. APPs are displayed in alphabetical order. Swipe to the left to see more APPs.
- Using your tablet Adding an application to a Home screen Open the Application menu and tap and hold an APP you’d like to have on the Home screen. Release your finger to place the APP. If you wish to place the APP on an extended Home screen, do the following: 1. Slide your finger to the right side of the screen. a. Hold the APP there until you have cycled through to the desired Home screen. b. Otherwise, hold your finger until you have cycled through all extended Home screens and a new one is created.
Using your tablet - 15 To access Quick Settings with one swipe, swipe down with two fingers. Priority notifications With priority notifications turned on, the types of notifications you’ve set as important will show up at the top of the notificaiton screen (even when notifications are muted). You can finetune priority notification settings by opening the Application menu and tapping Settings > Sound & notification > Interruptions.
- Using your tablet Quick Settings icons Note Many Quick Settings icons turn green when active. Icon Name Airplane mode Auto rotate Bluetooth Brightness Location Cast screen Reading mode Wi-Fi Description Tap to toggle Airplane mode on and off. When on, all wireless connectivity is disconnected. Tap to toggle automatic screen rotation on and off. Tap to toggle Bluetooth on and off. Tap and hold to display Bluetooth settings. Tap to adjust the screen’s brightness (button always remains green).
Using your tablet - 17 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 widgets, tap and hold any open space on the Home screen. Tap WIDGETS to see small APPs and links (such as custom shortcuts, contacts or bookmarks) that you can add to a Home screen. Widgets are small APPs that display constantly-updated information or quick shortcuts to APPs or special functions.
- Using your tablet locations where you might have images stored, such as Google Drive, Gallery, Dropbox, and others. 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 application and information that is required.
Using your tablet - 19 Tap the ?123 button to see numbers and special characters, and then tap the ~ [ < key to see more options. Tap and hold a key to select alternative characters (if available for that key), such as letters with accents or related symbols. Changing Google keyboard settings To use a different keyboard language or change settings, open the Application menu and tap Settings. Tap Language & input and under Keyboard & input methods, tap the option you want to modify.
- Using your tablet Selecting text To select text that you want to cut, copy, delete or replace: 1. Tap the text you want to select. If you can select this text, a cursor is inserted below the 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.
Using your tablet - 21 Security Options For additional security, you may set a code or number that must be entered to access the tablet, such as an unlock pattern (a set of dots that must be tapped in the correct order). Open the Application menu and tap Settings > Security > Screen lock. If you forget your unlock pattern, please refer to Unlock pattern on page 48. Shutting down your tablet If you won’t use your tablet for an extended period of time, turn it off to save battery power.
- Connecting devices to your tablet CONNECTING DEVICES TO YOUR TABLET Connecting to AC power See Charging your tablet on page 8 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 NFTS file systems. To check card capacity, open the Application menu and tap Settings > Storage.
Connecting devices to your tablet - 23 internal memory), you can connect your device to a PC using the supplied USB cable. 1. Plug the USB sync cable into the micro USB connector on your device. 2. Plug the USB client connector into an available USB port on your computer. 3. Swipe down from the top of the screen to display the notification area and tap Connected as a media device to choose whether to connect as a Media device (MTP) (the default option) or Camera (PTP).
- Connecting devices to your tablet connecting to another Bluetooth device, see the device’s operating instructions. 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 Application menu and tap Settings > About tablet > System updates > CHECK NOW. Accessories For a complete list of accessories, visit store.acer.com.
Going online - 25 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 Application menu 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 button. Simply tap one of the open tabs across the top of the screen to switch pages. New tab 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. Enter your email address and tap Manual setup to enter the parameters manually or simply tap Next to finish the setup process.
Going online - 27 Composing an email 1. Make sure your tablet is connected to the internet. 2. Open the Application menu and tap Gmail. 3. Tap . 4. Enter the recipient's email address, the subject and message. 5. When you are 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.
- Going online Play Store Tap Play Store from the Home screen or Application menu to open Google Play. Here you can obtain a variety of add-on programs and APPs to enhance the functionality of your tablet. You can browse Google Play by category or tap the search icon to search for a specific application. For the best user experience, you are advised to not download APPs that use 3D graphics. Once you have selected an application, tap the Install button to download and install the application.
Going online - 29 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. Using downloaded APPs Once you’ve downloaded and installed an application, you may find it in the APPs sections of the Application menu. Certain APPs provide both an APP and widget, or only provide a widget (with no application icon).
- Going online Google Hangouts Tap Hangouts from the Application menu to open Google 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, you can open a video chat session.
Playing music - 31 PLAYING MUSIC Multimedia playback Your tablet comes supplied with a variety of programs that you can use to enjoy multimedia content. Note The available option of Google Play Music varies by region. For example, in some regions, Google Play Music can serve as cloud storage for your personal music collection and make it available on all your devices. Updates may change how to navigate these media APPs at any time.
- Playing music Swipe in from the left side to display the menu, which contains a list of views, such as Listen Now, My Library, and Playlists as well as Settings, Help, and Send feedback. Albums and invidividual tracks have their own playback options. You can access these by tapping the Menu icon . You can return to the Home screen while playing music. The current track along with basic music control functions appear in the notification area. See Status and notification area on page 14.
Managing people and contacts - 33 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 Contacts from 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.
- Managing people and contacts Adding a new contact Tap to add a new contact. If you have multiple accounts, you will be asked which account you want to use to store the contact. The contact will be synchonized with that account. You may now edit the new contact entry. Storing contacts to your Google account contact list will allow you to store additional information such as: Address, Special dates, Groups, Notes, Nickname, Website, Relationship, etc.
Managing people and contacts - 35 Note Set each phone number to match the type of network as this can determine some functions, i.e. certain APPs only recognize ‘Mobile’ numbers as they require a function only available on a mobile network. 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 USING THE CAMERA AND CAMCORDER Your tablet features two digital cameras. 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. You can only save photos and videos to internal memory or a microSD card, not an external USB storage device. To activate the camera or camcorder, open the application menu and tap Camera.
Using the camera and camcorder - 37 Tap the Camcorder button to immediately begin recording. While recording, you are unable to access camera/camcorder settings. Tap the red Stop button to stop filming. Settings Camera mode Picture Collage: Combine multiple pictures to create a collage.
- Using the camera and camcorder Incandescent Timer: Off, 3 seconds, 5 seconds, 10 seconds or 15 seconds EV (Exposure Value): Over- or under-exposes the image ISO: Select from Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800 or 1600. Metering Modes: Select from Average, Spot or Center. Image adjustment: Adjust the Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, Sharpness, Hue or choose Reset all. Scale: Choose between Wide or Regular.
Using the camera and camcorder - 39 Shooting a video 1. Ensure the options described above are set to your preferences. 2. Frame your subject and steady your tablet and zoom in or out as needed. 3. Tap to begin recording. 4. Tap to stop recording. Supported formats Type Image Video Audio Formats JPEG H.264 BP, MPEG-4 SP, H.263 AAC-LC, AMR-WB, AMR-NB Viewing photos and videos After you have taken your photo or video, it is automatically saved; normally to internal memory.
- Advanced settings ADVANCED SETTINGS To access Settings, open the Application menu and tap Settings. Wireless & Networks Activating or deactivating Wi-Fi connections Displays all available wireless networks. Turn the Wi-Fi function on or off. Wireless networks may require a password. Adjusting Bluetooth settings 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.
Advanced settings - 41 To connect to a device, tap the device in the list of available devices. You may be asked to enter a PIN on both devices to establish the connection. 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.
- Advanced settings You need to set a lock screen PIN or password before you can use credential storage. APPs > Settings > More... > Mobile networks Device Sound & notification Adjust the volume of your tablet using the volume buttons on the side of the tablet. Display You can adjust your tablet screen settings by tapping APPs > Settings > Display. Item Brightness level Reading mode Wallpaper Sleep Daydream Font size When device is rotated Cast screen Description Adjusts screen brightness.
Advanced settings - 43 Apps Closing an application To close an active application, go to Settings > Apps. Swipe over to 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 the program icon from the Application menu and drag it into the Uninstall area in the top-left corner. Note You cannot uninstall APPs that were pre-loaded on your tablet.
- Advanced settings Google Sync In Google, you can set synchronization for Google products including Browser, Calandar, Gmail Google Photos, and others. In your Google account’s synchronization settings menu, tap the checkmark next to the item you would like to have auto-sync. Tap again to uncheck any for manual synchronization. To manually synchronize an item, make sure the item is checked, tap the Menu icon and then tap Sync now.
Advanced settings - 45 Setting alarms There are two predefined alarms on your tablet by default. To add or edit alarm settings, tap Clock in the Application menu and tap . Tap the ON/OFF switch next to a preset alarm to turn it on or off or tap the to create a new alarm. Tap a preset alarm to edit it. You can: • Set the alarm time. • Give it a memo (e.g., "Work"). • Set which days to repeat the alarm. • Set a ringtone. You can delete an alarm by tapping . This action can be undone by tapping UNDO.
- Advanced settings To perform a clean boot, 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 - 47 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 Application menu and How do I check tap Settings > About tablet to the OS version of check the OS version (Kernel/ System my device? build number) and other hardware information and and software information. performance Where can I find Open the Application menu and my serial number tap 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 - 49 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 • MediaTek octa-core 1.33 GHz processor • System memory: • 1 GB of RAM • 16 or 32 GB of flash memory Google Android™ 5.
Specifications - 51 Power • DC power-in (5.2 V, 1.35 A) Connectivity • Bluetooth 4.0 • 802.11a/b/g/n wireless LAN • GPS Camera • Front camera • 0.3-megapixel • Fixed focus • Rear camera • 5-megapixel • 1080p Full HD audio/video recording • 88-degree wide-angle lens Expansion • microSD card slot up to 128 GB (SDHC compatible, exFAT compatible) Battery • 17 Wh 4600 mAh 3.
- Specifications Dimensions Height Width Thickness Weight 213.9 mm 127.7 mm 9.
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