Acer orporated A5003 Tablet Computer User Manual User Guide
Acer Incorporated Tablet Computer User Guide
Contents
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User manual
User’s Manual
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© 2015 All Rights Reserved
Acer Iconia Tab 10 User’s Manual
Covers: A3-A30
Regulatory Model Number (RMN): A5003
This revision: March 2015
Acer Iconia Tab 10
Model number: _______________________________________________
Serial number: _______________________________________________
Date of purchase: ____________________________________________
Place of purchase: ___________________________________________
Important
This 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.
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Getting started with your tablet - 3
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. 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 card
Note
Before 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 tablet
Getting to know your tablet
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No. Item Description
1Power button
Long 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 - 5
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. 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 account
If 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
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and 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
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 2.0 (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 - 7
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.
Removable-prong type
Align 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).
CLOSE
OPEN
1
C
OPEN
2
8 - Charging your tablet
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.
Connecting devices to your tablet - 9
CONNECTING DEVICES TO YOUR
TABLET
Connecting to AC power
See Charging your tablet on page 7
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.
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 PC
Your tablet and any connected storage devices can be accessed from
a PC with a USB connection.
Connecting to a PC as a USB storage device
If you wish to transfer information between your device and your
computer (either the microSD card in your device or the device’s
Note
Your tablet only supports microSD cards that use the FAT, FAT32, exFAT,
and NFTS file systems.
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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).
Your device will now be available as a drive in your computer’s file
explorer.
Connecting a Bluetooth device
To 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.
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3. 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.
Accessories
For a complete list of accessories, visit store.acer.com.
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.
12 - Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS
Performance
• Intel® Atom™ processor 1.33 GHz processor
• System memory:
• 2 GB of RAM
• 16, 32, 64 GB of flash memory
Google Android™ 5.0 (Lollipop) operating system
Display
• 10.1" TFT-LCD capacitive multi-touch screen
• 1920 x 1200 resolution
Multimedia
• Two built-in stereo speakers
• Built-in microphone
Supported formats
Type Formats
Image JPEG
Audio recording AAC-LC, AMR-WB
Audio playback AAC-LC, AAC, AAC+ (not raw AAC), AMR-NB,
AMR-WB, MP3, OGG Vorbis, WAV
Video recording H.264 BP, MPEG-4 SP, H.263 BP
Video playback H.264 BP, H.264 MP, H.264 HP, MPEG-4 SP, H.263
BP
USB connector
• Micro USB port
Specifications - 13
Power
• DC power-in (5.35 V, 2 A)
Connectivity
• Bluetooth 4.0
• 802.11b/g/n wireless LAN
•aGPS
Camera
• Front camera
• 2-megapixel
• 720p HD audio/video recording
• Rear camera
• 5-megapixel
• 1080p Full HD audio/video recording
Expansion
• 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)
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 APPs will shorten battery life between charges.
14 - Specifications
Dimensions
Height 176 mm
Width 260 mm
Thickness 9.7 mm
Weight 540 g
Environment
Temperature
Operating: 0° C to 35° C
Non-operating: -20° C to 60° C
Humidity (non-condensing)
Operating: 20% to 80%
Non-operating: 20% to 80%