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Your guides iii First things first We would like to thank you for making an Acer computer your choice for meeting your mobile computing needs. Your guides To help you use your Acer computer, we have designed a set of guides: First off, the setup poster helps you get started with setting up your computer. The ICONIA TAB Generic User Guide contains useful information applying to all models in the ICONIA TAB product series. It covers basic topics such as using the keyboard and audio, etc.
iv First things first Basic care and tips for using your computer Turning your computer on and off To turn on the computer, simply press and release the power button in the right-hand hinge. Please refer to the setup poster for the location of the power button. To turn the power off, do any of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command Click on Start then click on Shut Down.
Basic care and tips for using your computer v on the plug. • The total ampere ratings of the equipment plugged in should not exceed the ampere rating of the cord if you are using an extension cord. Also, the total current rating of all equipment plugged into a single wall outlet should not exceed the fuse rating.
vi First things first Cleaning and servicing When cleaning the computer, follow these steps: 1 Turn off the computer and remove the battery pack. 2 Disconnect the AC adapter. 3 Use a soft, moist cloth. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. If either of the following occurs: • the computer has been dropped or the body has been damaged; • the computer does not operate normally Please refer to "Frequently asked questions" on page 36.
Safety instructions vii Information for your safety and comfort Safety instructions Read these instructions carefully. Keep this document for future reference. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. Turning the product off before cleaning Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
viii Information for your safety and comfort exceed the extension cord ampere rating. Also, make sure that the total rating of all products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed the fuse rating. • Do not overload a power outlet, strip or receptacle by plugging in too many devices. The overall system load must not exceed 80% of the branch circuit rating. If power strips are used, the load should not exceed 80% of the power strip's input rating.
Safety instructions ix General • Do not use this product near water. • Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand or table. If the product falls, it could be seriously damaged. • Slots and openings are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating. These openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface.
x Information for your safety and comfort Note: Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal condition. Guidelines for safe battery usage This computer uses a Lithium-ion battery. Do not use it in a humid, wet or corrosive environment.
Radio frequency interference xi Note: Please refer to www.acer.com for battery shipping documents. Replacing the battery pack The computer uses Lithium-ion batteries. Replace the battery with the same type as that which came bundled with your product. Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion. 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.
xii Information for your safety and comfort Consult a physician or the manufacturer of the medical device to determine if they are adequately shielded from external RF energy or if you have any questions. Switch off your device in health care facilities when any regulations posted in these areas instruct you to do so. Hospitals or health care facilities may be using equipment that could be sensitive to external RF transmissions. Pacemakers.
Emergency calls xiii atmospheres include areas where you would normally be advised to turn off your vehicle engine. Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death. Switch off the device at refueling points such as near gas pumps at service stations. Observe restrictions on the use of radio equipment in fuel depots, storage, and distribution areas; chemical plants; or where blasting operations are in progress.
xiv Information for your safety and comfort If you have these symptoms, or any other recurring or persistent discomfort and/or pain related to computer use, consult a physician immediately and inform your company's health and safety department. The following section provides tips for more comfortable computer use. Finding your comfort zone Find your comfort zone by adjusting the viewing angle of the monitor, using a footrest, or raising your sitting height to achieve maximum comfort.
Tips and information for comfortable use • • • • xv Using a task light. Changing the display's viewing angle. Using a glare-reduction filter. Using a display visor, such as a piece of cardboard extended from the display's top front edge. • Avoid adjusting your display to an awkward viewing angle. • Avoid looking at bright light sources, such as open windows, for extended periods of time.
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Media content types 18 DMS (Digital Media Server) devices 18 Display media content 18 Save media content 19 Search media 19 Media sharing settings 19 Device Control 20 Using the virtual keyboard 22 SocialJogger 23 Sharing content 25 Settings 26 Acer Backup Manager 27 Power management 29 Recovering your system 29 Battery pack 30 Battery pack characteristics 30 Maximizing the battery's life 30 Charging the battery 31 Checking the battery level 31 Battery low warning 32 Expanding through options 33 Connectivit
communication devices (RSS-210) Exposure of humans to RF fields (RSS-102) 44 44
Tablet PC 1 After setting up your computer as illustrated in the setup poster, let us show you around your new Acer computer. You can enter information into you new computer via the touchscreen or with the keyboard dock. Note: The keyboard dock is optional. Tablet PC Your new computer has two components, the tablet and the keyboard dock. The following set of images will show you the Tablet PC. The views are labeled as if you are holding the Tablet with the screen towards you and the cameras at the top.
English 2 Your Acer tablet PC tour No. Item Description 4 Windows key / power status indicator Press once to open the Start menu or wake tablet from Sleep mode. Status indicator color Press the power button while holding the Windows key to perform the + < Alt> + function (this is referred to as the "Windows Security Button" in the operating system). Power status Blue System turned on. Slow flash: Orange System in Standby mode. Flashing: Orange System entering Hibernate mode.
Tablet PC English Top view 1 No. Item Description 1 Ventilation slot Provides adequate air flow to maintain a safe operating temperature. Bottom view 1 3 2 3 4 No. Icon Item Description 1 USB 2.0 port Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 2 Lock switch Locks the screen orientation. 3 Dock connector Connects to the supplied keyboard dock. USB port may also be used as a standard USB port.
English 4 Your Acer tablet PC tour Left view 12 3 4 5 6 No. Icon Item Description 1 Headphone jack Connects to audio devices (e.g., speakers, headphones). 7 Supports compatible 3.5 mm headsets with built-in microphone (e.g. Acer smart handheld headsets). 2 Battery LED Indicates the computer's battery status. 1. Charging: Amber. 2. Fully charged: Blue when plugged in. 3 Power button Press to turn the tablet on; press again to place the tablet in Sleep mode.
Booting your tablet 5 There are three ways to boot your tablet: 1 Quick boot: Press the power button; no external USB keyboard support before Windows boots; always boots from the SSD; overrides BIOS settings. 2 Normal boot: Simultaneously press the power button and the Windows key; supports USB keyboard, and hotkeys; this boot sequence is used if Windows shuts down abnormally or after making changes to BIOS.
English 6 Your Acer tablet PC tour Secure the tablet to the keyboard dock Place the tablet on the dock, ensuring you hear two clicks. Use the latch to secure the tablet. Note: Remove the tablet by releasing the latch and lifting the tablet from the camera side. Warning: Do not lift the tablet from the speaker side. Keyboard dock The following set of images show you the optional keyboard dock. Top view 1 2 3 4 5 No. Item Description 1 Dock connector Connects to the tablet.
Keyboard dock Item Description 3 Acer FineTrack pointing device Pointing device to control cursor movement. 4 Latch Secures the tablet to the keyboard dock when closed. 5 Left and right buttons Function like the left and right mouse buttons. Front view 1 No. Item Description 1 Secures the tablet to the keyboard dock when closed. Latch Left view 1 2 No. Icon Item Description 1 Ethernet (RJ-45) port Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000based network. 2 USB 2.0 port Connect to USB 2.
English 8 Your Acer tablet PC tour Right view 1 No. Icon Item Description 1 USB 2.0 port Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera).
9 Acer Ring incorporates a number of useful functions and tools in one easyto-use interface. Tap the touchscreen with all five fingers at once to display Acer Ring. Icon Item Description Sync Opens the data synchronization tool. Game Opens Acer GameZone. Calculator Opens the Windows Calculator. Webcam Opens the Acer CrystalEye webcam utility. Snipping tool Opens the Windows Snipping Tool. Disk Clean Opens the disk cleaning tool.
English 10 Acer Ring Sync function Press to run all existing sync/backup jobs, including sync jobs created in the Migration and Synchronization Wizard. Please refer to Acer Backup Manager on page 27. Clean Disk function The Clean Disk functions lists files that have not been used recently and have been successfully backed up. You can delete the files on that list, knowing you can restore these files from backup copies at a later date if required.
11 TouchBrowser is specifically designed to offer you a more comfortable web surfing experience when using touch input. Open Acer Ring and tap the TouchBrowser AppCard to launch the browser. The toolbar at the top of the screen gives you easy control over the open page.
English 12 TouchBrowser To enter a website address, tap the URL bar. A keyboard icon will display, allowing you to open a virtual keyboard and enter text, or use handwriting to enter the URL. 1 2 4 3 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 No. Item Description 1 Back Go back one page. 2 Forward Go forward to the next page in the browsing history. 3 Home Open the defined home page. 4 Tabs Shows the pages currently open. 5 Open new tab Tap to open a new tab.
13 To add a page to your Favorites, tap the Add to Favorites icon, give the page a name (the page title will be used by default) and select a folder to save the URL to.
English 14 My Journal My Journal My Journal is a handy place for you to keep clippings of websites and other information you may want to refer to later. You can organize the information you wish to view from a number of sources on a single, easy-to-view page. Open Acer Ring and scroll through the AppCards to My Journal. Tap the AppCard to open the application. Website content is automatically updated each time you open the journal page.
Editing pages English Note: When you have finished editing your clips, tap 15 to return to viewing mode. If you want to edit a web clip at a later time, tap the edit icon to enter edit mode. Editing pages In edit mode, you can resize web clips by dragging the corners of the web clip to the size you want. You can also move web clips to other pages by dragging the web clip to the tab for the page you want to move the clip to. Tap the name of a tab to rename the tab.
English 16 My Journal Tap the browser screen to select the area you want to crop; tap and drag on any of the circles on the corner of the crop window to expand it to include all the information you want to capture. When you have finished selecting the area you want to crop, tap the area to open a menu that will allow you to paste the content into My Journal or Copy it to the clipboard. You can also Save bitmap as... or Discard the web clip.
Web Clip To delete a web clip, tap the clip in My Journal and tap the trash can icon. Note: If the web clip comes from a site that requires a login, the clip will be grayed out and a key icon will show to indicate that it requires a login. Tap the clip to open the login page in My Journal. Note: If an Internet connection to the website is unavailable, the clip will indicate that the connection is unavailable. Tap the clip to refresh the data.
English 18 Acer clear.fi Acer clear.fi Acer clear.fi is a home media database viewer and controller. It allows you to browse media content, such as music, photos, or videos, on devices that are on the same network. Media content types When you launch Acer clear.fi, you can choose the media content type. There are three types defined: Video, Music, and Photo. DMS (Digital Media Server) devices DMS devices include DLNA-compliant personal computers and NAS (Network Attached Storage) devices.
Media sharing settings 19 If you want to save media content to a remote device, you need to do the following: 1 Choose the media content. 2 Select Save To. 3 Select the files you wish to save, then send them to the remote device. The target icon will change to display the status. You can view the save status progress bar on the target. Click the target to display a dialog box that allows you to cancel the process.
English 20 Device Control Device Control Device Control is a convenient way for you to control the screen brightness and adjust the volume to suit your needs. It also indicates the location of each port on your computer and allows you to turn your connectivity devices on or off, select a power scheme, lock your computer, turn it off, or place it in Sleep mode.
21 To safely remove the device, select Eject from the menu. There is also a context menu available for the HDMI connector. English inserted a storage device into a USB port, you may tap the USB icon to open a context menu. Tap Open to view the files in Windows Explorer.
English 22 Using the virtual keyboard Using the virtual keyboard Microsoft Windows provides a convenient virtual keyboard for entering data. To use the keyboard, tap a text box to display the keyboard icon. Tap the icon to open the keyboard. Alternatively, tap and drag the keyboard tab displayed on the left-hand side of the screen.
23 Open Acer Ring and tap the SocialJogger AppCard. SocialJogger gives you one-touch access to popular social networking sites: Facebook, YouTube and Flickr.
English 24 SocialJogger Tap Log In to open the login wizard. You can log into all three supported services from a single login wizard. If you don’t already have an account with the supported services, you can create an account from the wizard.
Sharing content 25 Flickr Sharing content You can upload content to each service by tapping the Share on icon in the upper right-hand corner of the page.
English 26 SocialJogger three service pages. Drag and drop the content you want to share to the desired service. Settings You can adjust the settings for each service by tapping the Settings icon. This opens the settings window with a tab for each service.
27 Acer Backup Manager includes a Migration and Synchronization Wizard which runs after Windows 7 setup is complete. Additionally, you can launch it by double-clicking the desktop shortcut. It helps you migrate system settings (e.g., email settings and Internet Explorer Favorites) from an existing computer to your new tablet PC.
English 28 Screen orientation and G-sensor Your computer has a built-in accelerometer that detects the tablet’s orientation and automatically rotates the screen to suit the orientation. You can lock the screen orientation by using the lock switch. The orientation may also be locked at other times, including: • When the tablet is attached to the keyboard dock. • With an HDMI cable is plugged in. • When programs designed for a specific orientation are running.
29 This computer has a built-in power management unit that monitors system activity. System activity refers to any activity involving one or more of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to the computer, and video memory. If no activity is detected for a period of time (called an inactivity timeout), the computer stops some or all of these devices in order to conserve energy.
English 30 Battery pack Battery pack The computer uses a battery pack that gives you long use between charges. Battery pack characteristics The battery pack has the following characteristics: • Employs current battery technology standards. • Delivers a battery-low warning. The battery is recharged whenever you connect the computer to the AC adapter. Your computer supports charge-in-use, enabling you to recharge the battery while you continue to operate the computer.
Charging the battery 31 Use this conditioning process for all new batteries, or if a battery hasn't been used for a long time. Warning: Do not expose battery packs to temperatures below 0° C (32° F) or above 45° C (113° F). Extreme temperatures may adversely affect the battery pack. By following the battery conditioning process you condition your battery to accept the maximum possible charge.
English 32 Battery pack Battery low warning When using battery power pay attention to the Windows power meter. Warning: Connect the AC adapter as soon as possible after the battery-low warning appears. Data will be lost if the battery becomes fully depleted and the computer shuts down. When the battery low warning appears, the recommended course of action depends on your situation: Situation Recommended Action The AC adapter and 1.
Connectivity options 33 Your computer offers you a complete mobile computing experience. Connectivity options Ports allow you to connect peripheral devices to your computer as you would with a desktop PC. For instructions on how to connect different external devices to the computer, read the following section. Network feature Note: The network feature is a part of the optional keyboard dock. The network feature allows you to connect your computer to an Ethernet-based network.
English 34 Expanding through options Universal Serial Bus (USB) The 2.0 ports are a high-speed serial bus which allows you to connect USB peripherals without taking up system resources. High-Definition Multimedia Interface HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is an industry-supported, uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface.
BIOS utility 35 The BIOS utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computer’s BIOS. Your computer is already properly configured and optimized, and you do not need to run this utility. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you may need to run it. To activate the BIOS utility, connect a USB keybaord to your tablet PC and press during the POST; while the computer logo is displayed.
English 36 Frequently asked questions Frequently asked questions The following is a list of possible situations that may arise during the use of your computer. Easy solutions are provided for each one. I turned on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up. Look at the power indicator: • If it is not lit, no power is being supplied to the computer. Check the following: • If you are using on the battery, it may be low and unable to power the computer.
Requesting service 37 • Make sure that the printer cable is connected securely to a USB port and the printer. Requesting service Locating the Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity The Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity (COA) proves that your computer was shipped with an authentic Microsoft operating system. It contains a number of security features and may not be removed from the comptuer. The COA is placed on a slide-out tab located just above the SD Card slot.
English 38 Frequently asked questions International Travelers Warranty Your computer is backed by an International Travelers Warranty (ITW) that gives you security and peace of mind when traveling. Our worldwide network of service centers are there to give you a helping hand. An ITW passport comes with your computer. This passport contains all you need to know about the ITW program. A list of available, authorized service centers is in this handy booklet. Read this passport thoroughly.
Troubleshooting tips 39 This chapter shows you how to deal with common system problems. Read it before calling a technician if a problem occurs. Solutions to more serious problems require opening up the computer. Do not attempt to open the computer yourself; contact your dealer or authorized service center for assistance. Troubleshooting tips This computer incorporates an advanced design that delivers onscreen error message reports to help you solve problems.
English 40 Regulations and safety notices Regulations and safety notices FCC statement This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
LCD pixel statement 41 Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Compliant with Russian regulatory certification LCD pixel statement The LCD unit is produced with high-precision manufacturing techniques. Nevertheless, some pixels may occasionally misfire or appear as black or red dots. This has no effect on the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction.
English 42 Regulations and safety notices 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 2.412-2.472 GHz Ch01 through Ch13 France: Restricted wireless frequency bands Some areas of France have a restricted frequency band. The worst case maximum authorized power indoors is: • 10 mW for the entire 2.4 GHz band (2400 MHz - 2483.5 MHz) • 100 mW for frequencies between 2446.5 MHz and 2483.
The FCC RF safety requirement 43 List of National Codes This equipment may be operated in the following countries: Country Austria Belgium Cyprus Czech Republic Denmark Estonia Finland France Germany Greece Hungary Ireland Italy Latvia Lithuania Luxembourg ISO 3166 2 letter code AT BE CY CZ DK EE FI FR DE GR HU IE IT LV LT LU Country ISO 3166 2 letter code Malta MT Netherlands NT Poland PL Portugal PT Slovakia SK Slovenia SL Spain ES Sweden SE United Kingdom GB Iceland IS Liechtenstein LI Norway NO Swi
English 44 Regulations and safety notices Canada — Low-power license-exempt radio communication devices (RSS-210) Exposure of humans to RF fields (RSS-102) The computer series employs low gain integral antennas that do not emit RF field in excess of Health Canada limits for the general population; consult Safety Code 6, obtainable from Health Canada's website at www.hc-sc.gc.ca/rpb. This device complies with RSS210 of Industry Canada.
