© 2013 All Rights Reserved Acer Liquid Z2 User’s Manual Model: Z120 This revision: 3/2013 Acer Liquid Z2 Smartphone Model number: __________________________________ Serial number: ___________________________________ Date of purchase: ________________________________ Place of purchase: ________________________________
Table of contents Table of contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Setting up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Unpacking your smartphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Getting to know your smartphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Installing or removing the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maps, Navigation, Places and Latitude . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Using the Camera. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Camera icons and indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Taking a photo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Shooting a video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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 Z2 Smartphone Battery Quick Guide USB cable AC adapter Headset Note: In-box content varies depending on country and region. Getting to know your smartphone Views 1 2 8 7 3 4 5 9 10 6 No. Item Description 1 3.
No. Item Description 4 LED indicator Indicates the phone’s charging status. 5 Touchscreen 4.5-inch, 960 x 540 pixel capacitive touchscreen to display data, phone content and enter information. 6 Microphone Internal microphone. 7 Volume up/down buttons Increases or decreases the phone volume. 8 Camera A camera for taking high-resolution images. 9 Handsfree stereo speakers Emits stereo audio from your smartphone; suitable for handsfree use.
CAUTION: RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS. Charging the battery For initial use, you need to charge your smartphone for eight hours. After that you can recharge the battery as needed. Connect the AC adapter cord to the micro USB connector on your smartphone. Removing the battery Open the battery compartment as shown in "Installing the battery" on page 6.
1. Turn off the phone by pressing and holding the power button. 2. Open the cover and remove the battery as described in "Removing the battery" on page 7. 3. Insert the SIM or microSD Card as shown. 4. Replace the battery and battery cover. SIM 1 SIM1 MicroSD SIM2 Important: Turn off your phone before installing or removing the microSD Card. Note: Ensure that the microSD Card is inserted all the way into the card slot. SIM card lock Your smartphone may come with a SIM card lock, i.e.
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. Unlock your smartphone by sliding your finger from one side of the screen to the other (it works both ways). For additional security, you may set an unlock pattern, a set of dots that must be touched in the correct order to access the phone.
Scroll: To scroll up or down the screen, simply drag your finger up or down the screen in the direction that you want to scroll. Android keyboard This is a standard onscreen QWERTY keyboard that allows you to enter text. Tap and hold a key with numbers at the top to select alternative characters, such as letters with accents. Tap the ?123 button to see numbers and special characters, and then tap the ALT key to see even more. You can choose another input language by tapping and holding the comma key.
Put your finger on the first letter of the word and draw a path from letter to letter, lifting up only after the last letter. Swype will insert spaces where necessary. Swype will usually add a double letter in a word when needed, but you can help Swype recognize you want a double letter by scribbling slightly or making a loop on the letter. For example, to get the "ll" in "hello", scribble (or make a loop) on the "l" key.
The Home screen After rebooting, your smartphone will display the home screen. This screen gives you quick access to information and simple controls with widgets or shortcuts. These display information such as the time and weather, or provide additional controls and direct access to applications and other frequently used features of your smartphone. Search Time and Status Application menu Navigation At the bottom of the screen is the application dock which displays default applications.
The extended Home screen The Home screen extends to either side of the screen, giving you more room to add icons, widgets or features. To view the extended screen, slide your finger to the left or right. Personalizing the Home screen You may personalize your Home screen by adding or removing application shortcuts or widgets, and by changing the wallpaper. Adding and removing shortcuts and widgets To add shortcuts or widgets, tap the Application menu icon in the bottom-center of the Home screen.
Resizing widgets Some widgets can be resized. As soon as you place a widget on the Home screen, you can resize it by dragging the corners. To resize a widget that is already on the Home screen, tap and hold the widget. Once the Remove icon appears, release the widget. If the widget is resizable, you will be able to drag the sides of the widget to resize it. Adding or removing folders You can also add folders to your Home screen.
Managing the lock screen Tap and hold any open area on the Home screen. Tap the Lock screen manager tab to turn on and off lock screen icons or change which lock screen icons appear. Changing home screen settings Tap and hold any open area on the Home screen. Tap the Home screen settings tab to modify sliding effects. You can change the transition effect when scrolling to different screens. In addition, you can turn on and off automatic scrolling and cycle scrolling.
This area contains a variety of icons to inform you of your phone’s status. The left side of the Notification area displays event icons that indicate a new event (such as 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 to view more information about new events adjust commonly used settings. Connection icons Note: Connection icons appear in different colors if you have two SIMs inserted.
Battery icons Icon Description Icon Description Battery is very low Battery is partially drained Battery is low Battery is full Battery is charging Notification icons Note: Notification icons appear in different colors if you have two SIMs inserted.
Multitasking You can have multiple applications open at the same time. To open a new application, tap the home button to return to the Home screen, then start the new application. Tip: To prolong battery life, it is better to close an application when you’ve finished using it. Do this by either pressing the Back key or the Menu button and selecting Exit (if available).
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. Open the Contacts application from the Application menu or tap 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.
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 Notification area. Note: Status and notification icon colors may vary. Icon Description Not connected to the network: You are unable to make a call. Connected to the network: You may make a call.
1. The Notification area with the missed call icon. Open the Notification area and tap the missed call notification to display the missed call details. 2. By the Phone icon (the number in the box is the number of missed calls). Tap Phone from either the Home screen or the Application menu to directly display the missed call details. 3. On your phone’s lock screen. Tap the notification and slide to the left or right to display the missed call details.
will be able to place the widget on your Home screen. Once placed, you will be able to select a contact to associate with that particular widget on your Home screen. 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 voice call options. Answering or declining a call When you have an incoming call, the number will be shown on the screen.
Voice call options Icon Description Place the call on hold. Mute a call. Speakerphone. Access the keypad while a call is in progress. Add a second call Saving a dialed number to contacts You can save a number you have dialed to your contacts for future use. 1. Select the number from the Call log tab, and tap Add to contacts . 2. Tap Create new contact and select how to complete the action. Please refer to "Adding a contact" on page 22.
Internet calling You can place and receive Internet calls over wireless network. Adding an Internet calling account From the Home screen tap Phone to open the onscreen number pad. Tap the Menu button and tap Settings > Internet Call. Enable the Use Internet calling and tap 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.
Important: Calling a phone number using Internet calling requires that your service provider supports it, and may incur additional charges. Please contact your service provider if you have any questions.
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 to compose a new message. Tap , or enter the recipient’s phone number or name in the To field.
Replying to a message When a new text message arrives a message icon appears in the Notification area and the message icon at the bottom of the phone displays the number of unread text messages. Tap Messaging on the Home screen to view the message list or open 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 message.
Note: Downloads can take a long time, depending on your connection quality. If you reply or open another application, the download will be stopped. 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 message and tap the Send icon. Simple text replies will be sent as SMS messages. If .
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 saved pages, open the browser then press and hold the Back button. You may open multiple pages.
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. Make sure your smartphone is connected to a data or Wi-Fi connection. 2. From the Applications menu tap Email. 3. Tap . 4. Enter the recipient's email address, the subject and message. 5. When you are finished composing your message, tap . Setting up Email Your smartphone enables you to access your email. Most popular ISPs can be set up in two steps.
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, or a credit card number associated with your Google account. Uninstalling downloaded applications Once you’ve downloaded and installed an application, you may uninstall the application by tapping Settings from the Applications menu. In the Settings menu select Apps > Manage applications.
Using the Camera Your smartphone features a digital camera mounted on the rear. This section will take you through all the steps in taking photos and videos with your smartphone. To activate the camera, tap Camera on the Home screen, or open the Applications menu and tap Camera. Camera icons and indicators The camera window provides controls on either side of the image. Tap the area of the image you want to be the point of focus for the auto-focus lens. Tap the zoom slider to zoom in or out.
Camera settings menu To adjust the settings, tap the settings Setting button. The menu options are: Description Store location Append GPS information to the photograph. Continuous shot Set the maximum number of continuous shots taken when tapping and holding the camera shutter button. Exposure Over- or under-expose the photo. Self timer Set the delay before the camera takes the photo. Saturation Set the color sensitivity. Contrast Adjust the contrast. Picture size Set the photo quality.
Note: Panoramic images work best with static outdoor scenes. Objects to close to the camera or large straight edges may confuse the detection process. Camcorder settings menu Select the camcorder from the camera mode. To adjust the settings, tap the settings button to adjust the Camera settings, set the Time lapse interval, add Silly faces, apply a Color effect, or set the White balance. The menu options are: Setting Description Video quality Set the video quality.
Geotagging Geotagging allows you to store the location where a photo or videa was taken right in the photo or video itself. For the geotag to display, pictures must be taken with Store Location activated in the camera settings. To view the geotag, open the picture in the Gallery. Tap and tap Show on map.
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. Open the Notification area. 2. Tap the Airplane mode button. -OR1.
Item Description More... Access additional connection settings: Airplane mode: Disable all wireless connections so you can safely use this device onboard an aircraft. VPN: Set up and manage Virtual Private Networks. Tethering & portable hotspot: Share your phone’s mobile data connection via USB or as a portable Wi-Fi hotspot. Mobile network: Set your options for connecting to mobile networks. Important: If your phone is in Airplane mode, the option to turn Bluetooth on will be disabled.
Note: When your smartphone is serving as a Wi-Fi hotspot, you can’t use your phone’s applications to access the Internet via its Wi-Fi connection. Phone network settings In the Application menu tap Settings > More... > Mobile networks to adjust your network settings. You can turn data connection on or off when roaming, choose a preferred network mode, specify a network operator and define access point names.
You can also view and modify these settings manually through the Call settings screen. From the Home screen tap Phone to open the onscreen number pad. Tap the Menu button and choose Settings > Voice Call. Sound To adjust your phone’s sound settings, in the Application menu tap Settings > Sound. Item Description Vibrate Vibrates the device for incoming calls. Volumes Adjust the Ringtone, Notifications, Alarm volumes. Phone ringtone Sets your default voice calls ringtone.
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 Connected as media device to configure the USB options.
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 Application menu. Tap the back icon to turn the radio off. Multimedia playback Your smartphone comes supplied with a variety of programs that you can use to enjoy multimedia content. Adjusting the volume Adjust the volume of your phone using the volume button on the side of the phone.
Closing an application To close an active application, in the Application menu tap 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 smartphone to free up extra storage memory. 1. 2. 3. 4. In the Application menu tap Settings > Apps. Swipe over to the Downloaded tab. Find the application in the list and tap on it.
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 can be used with a compatible 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 Unlock pattern I forgot my unlock pattern. After a certain number of wrong entries, you will be presented with an option to reset your pattern. Tap Forgot pattern? and enter your google account username and password. Note: You must have an active Google account on the smartphone. Alternatively, you restore your smartphone to factory settings. See "Restoring to factory settings" on page 43. Heat The phone heats up when charging or making long duration calls.
CAUTION when listening to music To protect your hearing, follow these instructions. • Increase the volume gradually until you can hear clearly and comfortably. • Do not increase the volume level after your ears have adjusted. • Do not listen to music at high volumes for extended periods. • Do not increase the volume to block out noisy surroundings. • Decrease the volume if you can’t hear people speaking near you. Battery information This product uses a Lithium battery.
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. Additional safety information Your device and its enhancements may contain small parts. Keep them out of the reach of small children. Operating environment Warning! For safety reasons, turn off all wireless or radio transmitting devices when using your smartphone device under the following conditions.
systems, electronic speed control systems, and air bag systems. For more information, check with the manufacturer, or its representative, of your vehicle or any equipment that has been added. Only qualified personnel should service the device, or install the device in a vehicle. Faulty installation or service may be dangerous and may invalidate any warranty that may apply to the device. Check regularly that all wireless equipment in your vehicle is mounted and operating properly.
5. DO NOT use or store your smartphone in any location that is dusty, damp or wet. 6. DO use a soft, damp cloth to clean your smartphone. If the surface of the screen becomes soiled, clean it with a soft cloth moistened with diluted window-cleaning solution. 7. DO NOT press down on the screen with force, otherwise you may crack the screen.
Specifications Performance • MT6575M 1 GHz processor • System memory: • • 512 MB of RAM 4 GB of ROM • Android operating system Display • 3.5" HVGA LCD, capacitive touchscreen • 320 x 480 resolution Multimedia Formats supported: Type Formats Audio playback MP3, AMR Ringtone MP3, MIDI, iMelody, WAV Video recording 3GP, MPEG-4, H.263, H.264 Video playback 3GP, MPEG-4, H.263, H.264 USB connector • Micro USB connector • USB client • DC power-in (5 V, 1 A) Connectivity • • • • • • Bluetooth 3.
Expansion • microSD memory card slot (up to 32 GB) Battery • Rechargeable high density 1300 mAh Lithium-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 power-demanding applications will shorten battery life between charges. Dimensions Height 110 mm Width 62.5 mm Thickness 12.
Safety Battery information This product uses a Lithium 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.
Wireless operation channels for different domains N. America 2.412-2.462 GHz Ch01 through Ch11 Japan 2.412-2.484 GHz Ch01 through Ch14 Europe ETSI 2.412-2.
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. It only transmits with as much output as is required to reach the network. In general the following applies: The closer you are to a base station, the lower the transmission output of your mobile telephone.
Certification logos To view the certification logos on your device: tap Settings > About phone > Legal information > Certification logo.
Lithium 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. VORSICHT! Explosionsgefahr bei unsachgemäßen Austausch der Batterie. Ersatz nur durch denselben oder einem vom Hersteller empfohlenem ähnlichen Typ. Entsorgung gebrauchter Batterien nach Angaben des Herstellers.
Acer Incorporated Date: January 31, 2013 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: Z120 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 V5.2.1; EN 301 908-2 V5.2.1 • EN 300 328 V1.7.1 • EN 300 440-1 V1.6.1; EN 300 440-2 V1.4.
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