Acer orporated A5003 Tablet Computer User Manual User Guide

Acer Incorporated Tablet Computer User Guide

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2 - © 2015 All Rights ReservedAcer Iconia Tab 10 User’s ManualCovers: A3-A30 Regulatory Model Number (RMN): A5003This revision: March 2015Acer Iconia Tab 10Model number: _______________________________________________Serial number: _______________________________________________Date of purchase: ____________________________________________Place of purchase: ___________________________________________ImportantThis manual contains proprietary information that is protected by copyright laws. The information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice. Images provided herein are for reference only and may contain information or features that do not apply to your computer. Acer Group shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained in this manual.Sign up for an Acer ID and enjoy great benefitsOpen 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.For more information, please visit the AcerCloud website:www.acer.com/byoc-start
Getting started with your tablet - 3GETTING STARTED WITH YOUR TABLETFeatures and functionsYour 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 tabletYour new tablet comes packed in a protective box. Carefully unpack the box and remove the contents. If any of the following items are missing or damaged, contact your dealer immediately:• Acer Iconia tablet• Product setup and safety information• USB cable• AC adapter• Warranty cardNoteBefore using your tablet for the first time, you need to charge it for at least four hours. After that you can recharge the battery as needed.
4 - Getting started with your tabletGetting to know your tablet 12 310745689 No. Item Description1Power buttonLong press to turn the tablet on, press briefly to turn the screen on/off or enter sleep mode; press and hold to turn the tablet off.2Volume control key Increases and decreases the tablet volume.3Microphone Receives audio for video chats and Internet calls.43.5 mm headphone jack Connects to stereo headphones.5Micro USB port (Slave)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 7.6microSD card slot Insert a microSD card into the slot.7Front-facing camera A 0.3-megapixel camera for video chats and self-portrait images.8Touchscreen 8", 1280 x 800 pixel capacitive touchscreen.9Speakers Emit audio.10 Rear-facing camera A 5-megapixel camera for taking high-resolution images.
Getting started with your tablet - 5Turning on for the first timeTo 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. Follow the rest of the instructions as they are displayed.If the tablet’s screen turns off, it has entered sleep mode. Briefly press the power button to wake it up. For more information see Waking your tablet on page 20.Sign in to or create a Google accountIf you have Internet access, your tablet allows you to synchronize information with a Google account.During the start-up process, you may create or sign in to an account, which will be used to synchronize your contact list, email, calendar
6 - Getting started with your tabletand other information. If you do not yet have Internet access, or do not want to use this feature, then tap Skip.If you have multiple Google accounts, such as separate accounts for personal and business contacts, you can access and synchonize them from the Accounts settings section. See Multiple Google accounts on page 44 ImportantYou 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 2.0 (or later) installed, you must sign in to your Google account during setup. If you wait until after setup is complete, your settings will not be restored.
Charging your tablet - 7CHARGING YOUR TABLETAssembling the power adapterYour 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 typeThe 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.Removable-prong typeAlign arrows on the power adapter head and body. Insert the head onto the power adapter body and turn the head towards "CLOSE" printed on the head until it clicks into place. Simply slide the large end of the USB cable into the power adapter body (it will fit in only one direction). CLOSEOPEN1COPEN2
8 - Charging your tabletConnecting powerConnect the power connector to your tablet and plug the AC adapter into any AC outlet.WarningOnly use an Acer-approved adapter to charge your device.NoteIt is normal for the tablet surface to become warm during charging or long periods of use.
Connecting devices to your tablet - 9CONNECTING DEVICES TO YOUR TABLETConnecting to AC powerSee Charging your tablet on page 7Inserting a microSD cardYou 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.To check card capacity, open the Application menu and tap Settings> Storage. Your card’s current capacity is listed under SD card.Transferring files between your tablet and a PCYour tablet and any connected storage devices can be accessed from a PC with a USB connection.Connecting to a PC as a USB storage deviceIf you wish to transfer information between your device and your computer (either the microSD card in your device or the device’s NoteYour tablet only supports microSD cards that use the FAT, FAT32, exFAT, and NFTS file systems.
10 - Connecting devices to your tabletinternal 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).Your device will now be available as a drive in your computer’s file explorer.Connecting a Bluetooth deviceTo connect to a Bluetooth device, you must first pair the devices. To do so, do the following:1. Open the Application menu and tap Settings, then under Wireless & networks tap Bluetooth.2. Turn Bluetooth on and the tablet instantly starts scanning for nearby Bluetooth devices.
Connecting devices to your tablet - 113. Tap the device you want to connect to and follow any on-screen instructions.After the initial pairing, you only need to ensure your tablet’s Bluetooth is on and the device is on to connect the two. For more information on connecting to another Bluetooth device, see the device’s operating instructions.Only A2DP stereo headsets (playback only, no microphone) are supported.AccessoriesFor a complete list of accessories, visit store.acer.com.NotePlease 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.
12 - SpecificationsSPECIFICATIONSPerformance• Intel® Atom™ processor 1.33 GHz processor• System memory:• 2 GB of RAM• 16, 32, 64 GB of flash memoryGoogle Android™ 5.0 (Lollipop) operating systemDisplay• 10.1" TFT-LCD capacitive multi-touch screen• 1920 x 1200 resolutionMultimedia• Two built-in stereo speakers• Built-in microphoneSupported formatsType FormatsImage JPEGAudio recording AAC-LC, AMR-WBAudio playback AAC-LC, AAC, AAC+ (not raw AAC), AMR-NB, AMR-WB, MP3, OGG Vorbis, WAVVideo recording H.264 BP, MPEG-4 SP, H.263 BPVideo playback H.264 BP, H.264 MP, H.264 HP, MPEG-4 SP, H.263 BPUSB connector• Micro USB port
Specifications - 13Power• DC power-in (5.35 V, 2 A)Connectivity• Bluetooth 4.0• 802.11b/g/n wireless LAN•aGPSCamera• Front camera• 2-megapixel• 720p HD audio/video recording• Rear camera• 5-megapixel• 1080p Full HD audio/video recordingExpansion• microSD card up to 128 GB (SDHC compatible, exFAT compatible)Battery• 22 Wh 5910 mAh 3.8 V 2-cell Li-ion battery pack Battery life: Up to 6.5 hours (based on video playback test results)NoteLength of battery operation will depend on power consumption which is based on system resource use. For example, constantly using the backlight or using power-demanding APPs will shorten battery life between charges.
14 - SpecificationsDimensionsHeight 176 mmWidth 260 mmThickness 9.7 mmWeight 540 gEnvironmentTemperatureOperating: 0° C to 35° CNon-operating: -20° C to 60° CHumidity (non-condensing)Operating: 20% to 80%Non-operating: 20% to 80%

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