User’s Manual
© 2011 All Rights Reserved Acer Liquid Express Smartphone User’s Manual Model: E320/E320N First issue: 9/2011 Acer Liquid Express Smartphone Model number: __________________________________ Serial number: ___________________________________ Date of purchase: ________________________________ Place of purchase: ________________________________
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Table of contents End User License Agreement Table of contents Features and functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Product registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Setting up Unpacking your smartphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Getting to know your smartphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Going online Browsing the Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Setting up your Google email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Composing an email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Setting up Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Acer SocialJogger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Getting to know your smartphone Features and functions Your new smartphone offers leading, easy-to-access multimedia and entertainment features. You can: • Access your email while on the move. • Connect to the Internet at high speed, via HSDPA (7.2 Mbps), HSUPA (2 Mbps) or Wi-Fi. • Keep in touch with your friends via your Contacts 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 smartphone Your new smartphone 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 Liquid Express Smartphone Battery Quick Guide USB cable AC adapter Headset Getting to know your smartphone Views No. Item Description 1 Power button Press to turn the screen on/off or enter sleep mode; press and hold to turn the smartphone on or off. 2 3.
No. Item Description 6 Back button Go back one menu step; close the keyboard. 7 Home button Return to the Home screen; press and hold to view recently-used applications, tap an icon to open the associated program. 8 Menu button Open the option menu; press and hold to display the keyboard. 9 Volume up/down buttons Increase or decrease the phone volume. 10 Micro USB connector Connect to a USB cable/charger. 11 Microphone Internal microphone.
Installing or removing the battery Your smartphone uses a replaceable battery to provide power. It is packed separately from your smartphone and needs to be inserted and charged before you can use the smartphone. Installing the battery Insert your fingernail into the cutout between the battery cover and the phone. Unclip the cover and lift off the battery cover. Place the battery into the battery compartment, lining up the battery connectors with those at the bottom of the compartment.
Removing the battery Open the battery compartment as shown in “Installing the battery“ on page 10. Lift the battery out of the compartment using the clip on the top of the battery. Replace the battery cover as described above. 1 2 Installing a SIM or microSD Card To take full advantage of your smartphone’s telephony capabilities, you must install a SIM card. The SIM card holder is located at the bottom of the battery bay.
Using your smartphone Turning on for the first time To turn on your smartphone for the first time, press and hold the power button until the screen turns on. You will then be asked to configure some settings before you can use your smartphone. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete setup. Sign in to or create a Google account If you have Internet access, your smartphone allows you to synchronize information with a google account.
Waking your smartphone If the screen is off and the smartphone does not react to any taps on the screen or front panel button, then it has been locked and is in sleep mode. Press the power button to wake your smartphone. Your smartphone will display the widgets screen. Unlock your smartphone by dragging the peel up or to the right. For additional security, you may set an unlock pattern, a set of dots that must be tapped in the correct order to access the phone.
Text assistance The Android keyboard has various features that assist you to enter correct text. Press the Menu button and then tap Settings > Language & keyboard > Android keyboard. From here you can enable or disable the following: Function Description Quick fixes Corrects commonly typed mistakes. Show suggestions Shows suggested words while you are typing. Auto-complete Inserts the suggested word whenever you tap space or a punctuation mark.
The Idle screen When you start your smartphone, or wake it from power saving, it will display the Idle screen. This screen protects your smartphone from accidental access and gives you quick access to information and simple controls with preinstalled widgets such as the time or weather, or additional controls. Adding or removing widgets To add widgets, tap Home Decor from the applications menu, and select Idle Screen. Tap Add widget to open a list of available widgets.
Recent apps To access recently opened apps while working on another process, press and hold the home button. The Home screen After rebooting, your smartphone will display the home screen. This screen gives you quick, icon-based access to many of the frequently used features of your smartphone. At the bottom of the screen is the application dock which displays default applications. Tap an icon to open the application. Drag the application dock towards the top of the screen to see the applications menu.
from the Home screen, tap and drag the icon from the Home screen to the trash tab that appears at the bottom of the screen. Adding or removing shortcuts or widgets To add shortcuts or widgets, press the Menu button while in the Home screen, and tap Add, or tap and hold anywhere on the Home screen to open the Add to Home screen menu. Tap Shortcuts to open a list of quick links to applications and settings you can add to the Home screen.
Home Decor You can change the wallpaper, configure sound alerts, and personalize your Idle screen by tapping Home Decor from the applications menu. Or press the menu button while in the Home screen, and tap Home Decor. Select a wallpaper from the first row, or open your own pictures from the second row. Tap the image you wish to use as your smartphone’s wallpaper. If you choose an image that is not the correct size, you will be asked to crop the image to the correct size.
a new message). The icons on the right side indicate signal strength, connection, battery status and the time. Drag the Notification area down the screen, or tap the area, to view more information about new events. You can also use the slide bar to switch between pages. Note: Network connection icons are green if you have an active Google account.
Icon Description Icon Description New/unread SMS/MMS Call in progress Problem with sending SMS/MMS Call in progress using Bluetooth New Google Talk message Missed call New voicemail Call on hold Upcoming event Call forwarding is activated Syncing data Song is playing Problem with sign-in or sync Uploading data SD card or USB storage is full Downloading data An open wireless network is available Download finished Phone is connected to PC via USB Connected to or disconnected from virtua
Managing contacts Managing your contacts Your smartphone features an address book that allows you to save contacts to either the internal memory or onto your SIM card. Tap Contacts from the Home screen or the Contacts tab from the Dialer to view your contacts. If you don’t have any contacts stored on your phone, you can import your Google account contacts, add a new contact or import contacts from your SIM or SD card. Tap to add a contact, open the menu.
• • • • • Enter a nickname. Link a website. Assign the contact to a group. Assign a ringtone. Divert calls from the contact to voicemail. To assign an image to your contact, tap the silhouette and select whether to take a photo or select an image from your smartphone’s picture gallery. Tip: You may also create a contact from an already dialed or received number, see “Saving a dialed number to contacts“ on page 24.
Making calls This chapter shows you how to make phone calls, and the various options available to you during your call. Before making a call Check that the phone function is on before you make a call. You can confirm the phone status from the icon on the right-hand side of the Notification area. Icon Description Connected to the network: You may make a call. Airplane mode: Wireless connectivity disconnected (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 2G and 3G). Please disable airplane mode before trying to make a call.
Viewing missed calls Missed calls will be displayed by the call indicator in the Notification area with the icon. 1. Open the notification list by tapping the Notification area to display the details of the missed calls. 2. Select the call from the list and tap Return call to return the missed call. You can save phone numbers to your contacts list from the Call Log. Please refer to “Adding a contact“ on page 21 for further details.
The voice call screen Once you have dialed your number the voice call screen appears, which displays the number/contact you are talking to, the call duration and the dialpad tab. Answering or declining a call When you have an incoming call, the number will be shown on the screen. To accept or decline the call, tap the appropriate button. If you are answering a call from a locked state, slide the bar to answer the call.
Internet calling You can place and receive Internet calls over wireless network. Adding an Internet calling account Push the Menu button and then tap Settings > Call settings > Accounts. Tap Add account, and input the Username, Password, and Server accounts. You can also configure optional settings such as Display name, Outbound proxy address, Port number, Transport type, and Send keep-alive.
Messaging This chapter shows you how to set up and use the Phone messages, Social messages and Social events functions of your smartphone. All SMS and MMS messages are accessed via Messaging. Messaging automatically arranges received and sent messages into threads. To access Messaging tap Messaging on the Home screen. Creating a new message You can use your phone to compose Phone (SMS and MMS) messages. Tap New message to compose a new message.
Replying to a message When a new text message arrives a message icon appears in the Notification area and the message icon on the top of the phone lights up. Tap Messaging on the Home screen to view the message list or expand the Notification area to see a summary of the message. Tap the summary to open the message list. To reply to an SMS or MMS message, open the message from the message list. Enter your text in the text box labeled Type to compose. Press the Menu button to see available options.
Important: You may be charged to download message content, especially if you are roaming. Please contact your provider if you have any questions. 3. Tap the message to view the content. 4. To reply to the message, enter your text in the text box labeled Type to compose and tap Send. Simple text replies will be sent as SMS messages. If you wish to attach a file, press the Menu button and tap Attach. You will be presented with a menu of options. 5.
Going online Browsing the Internet In order to browse the Internet with your smartphone, you must be connected to a data or wireless network. Using the browser Tap Browser on the Home screen to start browsing. To open a new website, tap the address box at the top of the page. Enter the address using the keyboard and tap Go. To view your browsing history, bookmarks or frequently visited sites, open the browser then press and hold the back button. You may open multiple pages.
Applications menu, or press and hold the Search button. Press and hold the Search button again to display the “Speak now” prompt, and state your command. Setting up your Google email 1. Make sure your smartphone is connected to a data or Wi-Fi connection. 2. From the Applications menu tap Gmail. If you did not enter your Gmail account address and password when you first started your phone, follow the on screen instructions. Composing an email 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Note: You need to have a Google account set up and active on your phone before you can use the Android Market. Tap Market from the Applications menu to open the Android Market. Here you can obtain a variety of add-on programs and applications to enhance the functionality of your smartphone. The first time you access the Android Market, you will need to read and accept the Terms of Service. You can browse the market by category or tap the search icon to search for a specific application.
Cycle through the notification updates using the slider on the right. Tap on a notification to view more details and make a comment. You can tap the icons on the top to view All, My Page, Link, Photos, and Notifications, or drag the page to the left or right to switch pages. Tap the Menu button to refresh the page, access account settings, add pages, auto play, view your friends list and photo albums.
Using the camera Your smartphone features a 5-megapixel digital camera mounted on the rear. This section will take you through all the steps in taking photos and videos with your smartphone. Note: You need to have a microSD Card inserted into the microSD slot before using the camera. To activate the camera, open the Applications tab and tap Camera.
Icon Description Flash enabled. Automatic flash enabled. The number in the top right corner shows how many more photos can be stored, or the maximum duration for a video. To adjust the settings, tap Menu. The menu options are: Icon Description Set the photo quality. Set white balance. Set brightness, contrast, saturation, and sharpness. Set timer. Access camera settings menu.
Taking a photo 1. Frame your subject and steady your smartphone. 2. Zoom in or out as needed. 3. Tap the camera button to take the photo. Shooting a video Turn on camcorder mode by tapping the camcorder icon. 1. Frame your subject and steady your smartphone and zoom in or out as needed. 2. Tap the record button to begin recording. Supported formats Type Formats Image JPEG Video MPEG-4, H.263 Viewing photos and videos After you have taken your photo or video, it is automatically saved.
Advanced settings Putting your smartphone in Airplane mode You can enter Airplane mode (also known as flight mode) to turn off telephone and Bluetooth functions and use your smartphone as a handheld device during a flight. Check with your airline to make sure this is permitted onboard. Switch your smartphone off during takeoff and landing as it may interfere with aircraft electronic systems. Turning Airplane mode on or off 1. Press and hold the power button until you get the phone options menu. 2.
Important:: If your phone is in Airplane mode, the option to turn Bluetooth on will be disabled. Please refer to “Putting your smartphone in Airplane mode“ on page 37 for instructions on turning Airplane mode on or off. Adjusting Bluetooth settings You can use Bluetooth to exchange information between your smartphone and other mobile devices. Bluetooth connections For all Bluetooth settings, open the Applications menu and tap Settings > Wireless & networks > Bluetooth settings.
Note: Your phone may require a third-party application to communicate with other NFC devices. Search the Android Market for available applications or contact the NFC device’s vendor for more information. Internet sharing Tethering via USB If you wish to share your mobile Internet connection with a computer, you can connect your phone to a PC using the supplied USB cable. 1. Plug the USB sync cable into the micro USB connector on your smartphone. 2.
4. Tap Select automatically to connect to the available network with the strongest signal. This may lead to your phone jumping between networks when you move around. Note: Contact your service provider should you have any problems obtaining voice mail and the text message service center numbers. Sound You can adjust your phone settings by pushing then Menu button and then tapping Settings > Sound. Item Description Silent mode Silence all sounds except media and alarms. Vibrate Sets vibration options.
Connecting to a PC If you wish to transfer information between the microSD Card in your phone and your computer, you can connect your phone to a PC using the supplied USB cable. Plug the USB sync cable into the micro USB connector on your smartphone. Plug the USB client connector into an available USB port on your computer. Pull down the notification bar, and tap USB Connected. Tap Turn on USB storage. You will now be able to see the microSD Card in your phone as a drive in your computer’s file explorer.
FM radio The FM radio allows you to listen to your favorite stations while on the move. Headphones must be inserted to the 3.5 mm jack as it functions as an antenna. You can access the radio by tapping FM Radio from the Applications menu. Tap the power button on the upper right corner to turn the radio off. Multimedia playback Your smartphone comes supplied with a variety of programs that you can use to enjoy multimedia content.
Media server Your phone can act as a digital media server using uPnP technology. This means that you can use it to send media content to other uPnP-enabled home entertainment devices that are connected to a home wireless network. To set up the media server, open the Applications menu and tap Media server. You will need to enable Share Contents before you can start using the service. Acer clear.fi Acer clear.
• • • • • Set the alarm time. Set which days to repeat the alarm. Set a ringtone. Enable or disable vibrate. Give it a label. Changing language and text options Set your location and language input preferences by opening the Applications menu and going to Settings > Language & keyboard. Managing applications App-2-SD When installing an application, you may have a choice to install the program to the internal memory or installed memory card. Note: Not all programs support App-2-SD.
Note: Before performing a clean boot, ensure that your smartphone is not locked. Press any key or tap the screen to see if the phone responds. Warning! You should only perform a clean boot when all other options have failed to restore your smartphone to an operational state. Warning! This will erase all your personal information, any contacts stored on your phone and any programs you installed. If your phone is responding to screen input, then open Settings from the Applications menu.
Accessories and tips This chapter shows you how to use accessories with your smartphone, as well as provide useful tips for when you are using your smartphone. Using the headset Your smartphone comes packaged with a headset with built-in microphone for handsfree use when making calls. To use the headset, plug it into the 3.5 mm headphone jack at the top of the phone. When the headset is plugged in, all audio is routed to the headset, and the speakers are turned off.
Appendix FAQ and troubleshooting This section lists frequently asked questions that may arise during the use of your smartphone, 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 Heat The phone heats up when charging or making long duration calls. It is normal for the phone to heat up when charging. When charging is complete, it will return to its normal temperature. It is also normal for the phone to heat up during long periods of use, such as watching a video or a long phone conversation. Other sources of help For information on: Refer to: Up-to-date information regarding your smartphone www.acer.com Service enquiries www.acer.com/support mobile.
guidelines may cause the battery to leak acid, become hot, explode or ignite and cause injury and/or damage. Do not pierce, open or disassemble the battery. If the battery leaks and you come into contact with the leaked fluids, rinse thoroughly with water and seek medical attention immediately. For safety reasons, and to prolong the lifetime of the battery, charging will not occur at low (below 0° C/32° F) or high (over 40° C/104° F) temperatures.
Operating environment Warning! For safety reasons, turn off all wireless or radio transmitting devices when using your smartphone device under the following conditions. These devices may include, but are not limited to: wireless LAN (WLAN), Bluetooth and/or 3G. Remember to follow any special regulations in force in any area, and always switch off your device when its use is prohibited or when it may cause interference or danger. Use the device only in its normal operating positions.
prohibited. Switch off your device before boarding an aircraft. The use of wireless teledevices in an aircraft may be dangerous to the operation of the aircraft, disrupt the wireless telephone network, and may be illegal. Potentially explosive environments Switch off your device when in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere and obey all signs and instructions. Potentially explosive atmospheres include areas where you would normally be advised to turn off your vehicle engine.
3. DO be careful not to drop your smartphone or subject it to any strong impact. Do not place your smartphone in your back pocket. 4. DO NOT expose your smartphone to extreme temperatures. For example, do not leave your smartphone on the dashboard of a car on a hot day or when temperatures are below freezing point. Also, keep it away from heaters and other sources of heat. 5. DO NOT use or store your smartphone in any location that is dusty, damp or wet. 6.
Specifications Performance • Qualcomm MSM 7227-1 Turbo, 800 MHz (EU models) • Qualcomm MSM 7227 Turbo, 800 MHz (US models) • System memory: • 512 MB of SDRAM • 512 MB of flash ROM • Android operating system Display • 3.5” HVGA TFT, capacitive touchscreen • 320 x 240 resolution • 262K colors support Multimedia • CD-quality stereo output • Mono speaker 0.
Camera • 5-megapixel • LED flash Expansion • microSD memory card slot (up to 32 GB) Battery • Rechargeable high density 1300 mAh Li-ion battery (replaceable) 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 powerdemanding applications will shorten battery life between charges. Dimensions Height 115 mm Width 60.8 mm Thickness 13.
Safety Battery information This product uses a Lithium-ion battery. Do not use it 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). Failure to follow these guidelines may cause the battery to leak acid, become hot, explode or ignite and cause injury and/or damage.
Warning! Batteries may explode if not handled properly. Do not disassemble or dispose of them in fire. Keep them away from children. Follow local regulations when disposing of used batteries. Disposal and recycling information Do not throw this electronic device into the trash when discarding. To minimize pollution and ensure utmost protection of the global environment, please recycle. For more information on the Waste from Electrical and Electronics Equipment (WEEE) regulations, visit www.acergroup.
• 10 mW for the entire 2.4 GHz band (2400 MHz - 2483.5 MHz) • 100 mW for frequencies between 2446.5 MHz and 2483.5 MHz Note: Channels 10 through 13 inclusive operate in the band 2446.6 MHz to 2483.5 MHz. There are few possibilities for outdoor use: On private property or on the private property of public persons, use is subject to a preliminary authorization procedure by the Ministry of Defense, with maximum authorized power of 100 mW in the 2446.5 - 2483.5 MHz band.
FCC regulations This mobile phone complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This mobile phone has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
power levels so as to use only the power required to reach the network. In general, the closer you are to a wireless base station antenna, the lower the power output. The highest SAR value for US model phones as reported to the FCC when tested for use at the ear is 0.994 W/kg and when worn on the body, as described in this user guide, is 1.29 W/kg. Important: Body-worn measurements differ among phone models, depending upon available enhancements and FCC requirements.
the handset a minimum of 1.5 cm from the body. Use of other accessories may not ensure compliance with ICNIRP exposure guidelines. If you do not use a body-worn accessory and are not holding the phone at the ear, position the handset a minimum of 1.5 cm from your body when the phone is switched on. During use, the actual SAR level is usually much lower than the maximum value, because the mobile telephone works in different output levels.
The more immune your hearing aid device is, the less likely you are to experience interference noise from your wireless phone. Hearing aid devices should have ratings similar to those of phones. Ask your hearing health-care professional for the rating of your hearing aid. Hearing devices may also be measured for immunity to this type of interference. Your hearing device manufacturer or hearing health professional may help you find results for your hearing device.
This device and its antenna(s) must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. Note: The county code selection feature is disabled for products marketed in the US or Canada.
NCC warning 警語 經型式認證合格之低功率射頻電機,非經許可,公司、商號或使用者均不得擅自變更 頻率、加大功率或變更原設計之特性及功能。 低功率射頻電機之使用不得影響飛航安全及干擾合法通信;經發現有干擾現象時,應 立即停用,並改善至無干擾時方得繼續使用。 前項合法通信,指依電信法規定作業之無線電通信。 低功率射頻電機須忍受合法通信或工業、科學及醫療用電波輻射性電機設備之干擾, 減少電磁波影響,請妥善使用。 Note: SAR 標準值 2.0 W/kg; 送測產品實測值為 : 0.748 W/kg Lithium-ion battery warning ATTENZIONE! Rischio di esplosione della batteria se sostituita in modo errato. Sostituire la batteria con un una di tipo uguale o equivalente consigliata dalla fabbrica. Non disperdere le batterie nell’ambiente.
0682 Acer Incorporated Date: August 15, 2011 Declaration of Conformity We, Acer Incorporated, of 8F., No. 88, Sec. 1, Xintai 5th Rd., Xizhi Dist, New Taipei City, 22181, Taiwan Declare under sole responsibility that the product: Model: E320 Description: Smart Handheld To which this declaration relates, is in conformity with the following standards and/ or other normative documents: • • • • • • • • • • • • EN 301 511 V9.0.2 EN 301 908-1 V4.2.1; EN 301 908-2 V4.2.1 EN 300 328 V1.7.1 EN 300 440-1 V1.6.