Acer orporated A700 Tablet Computer User Manual User Guide
Acer Incorporated Tablet Computer User Guide
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Setting up the Email application
The Email application enables you to access email from most popular email
providers. Most accounts can be set up in two steps. Open the application menu
and then tap Email to start setting up your email access.
If necessary, enter your email address and tap Manual setup to enter the
parameters manually. Tap Next to finish the setup process.
The combined inbox feature of your tablet allows you to view emails from multiple
accounts in a single inbox.
Online applications
Your tablet provides a variety of preinstalled applications. Many of these require
some form of Internet access.
These applications may include:*
Item Description
Acer Files Manage your tablet’s files and folders.
Acer Print Print directly from your tablet through your home or
office network. See "Acer Print" on page 50.
EquiView Wirelessly send what’s on your tablet’s screen to
enabled devices such as smartphones, smart TVs, and
smart projectors.
Google+ Stay in touch with friends and family, personalize your
very own profile, and more with Google’s social
networking service.
Latitude View where your friends are on Google Maps.
Messenger Text a person or group of people from your Google+
account with this messenging service.
Maps Get easy-to-follow directions using Google Maps.
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*Note: Applications installed may vary according to your region.
Google Play
Note: Google Play may not be available in all countries and regions.
Note: You must activate a Google account before using Google Play. The first
time you access Google Play, you must read and accept the Terms of Service.
Tap Play Store from the home screen or application menu to open Google Play.
Here you can obtain a variety of add-on programs and applications to enhance the
functionality of your tablet.
Navigation Turn-by-turn navigation with live traffic, multiple visible
layers and text-to-speech take you where you want to
go.
People Organize the people in your life with this contact
manager, which syncs with your google mail account.
Places View places of interest and local businesses on Google
Maps.
Polaris Office View, edit, and create Microsoft Word, Excel, and
PowerPoint files. In addition, you can extract ZIP files
and view PDFs and images.
Polaris Office support:
• Polaris Office doesn’t support documents with
password protection.
• Microsoft Office 2010 files are not fully
supported on the current version of Polaris
Office.
Talk Chat with your friends, with text, sound and video.
YouTube View users’ video clips, and share and rate them on
Yo u Tu b e .
Item Description
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Note: The contents and design of Google Play varies by region. For example, in
some regions, you can also browse for and purchase movies, books or music.
Updates may add new categories or change how to navigate Google Play at
any time.
You can browse Google Play by category or tap the search icon to search for a
specific application.
Once you have selected an application, tap the Install button to download and
install the application. You will be told which services (contact information, wireless
access, GPS, etc.) the application requires access in order to function correctly. If
none of these services seem unusual, tap Accept & download to proceed with the
installation.
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You may keep track of the download progress from both the app’s page and the
tablet’s status area.
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.
Using downloaded applications
Once you’ve downloaded and installed an application, you may find it in the APPS
or WIDGETS sections of the Application menu.
Certain applications provide both an App and widgets, or only provide a widget
(with no application icon). See "Personalizing the Home screen" on page 18.
Uninstalling downloaded applications
Once you’ve downloaded and installed an application, you may uninstall the
application by pressing and holding the application icon and dragging it to the
Uninstall trash can located at the top-left of the Home screen.
Note: Deleting an app from the Home screen only deletes the shortcut.
Alternatively, you can go to Settings from the application menu and select APPS.
Tap the application you wish to uninstall, tap Uninstall and confirm.
Google Talk
Note: Google Talk may not be available in all countries and regions.
Note: You need to activate a Google account before you can use Google Talk.
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Tap Ta l k from application menu to open Google Talk. Here you can see a list of your
contacts connected to Google Talk services. Tap on a contact to open a chat
session. After you have connected, you can open a video chat session.
39Multimedia playback
Playing music and video
Multimedia playback
Your tablet comes supplied with a variety of programs that you can use to enjoy
multimedia content.
Play Music
Use Play Music to listen to music and other audio files that you download
or copy from your computer, usb drive, mass storage device, etc.
Tap APPS > Play Music to open the application.
Tap the Shuffle All cover to play a random selection, or swipe through the albums
and tap to view a list of tracks. Tap the play symbol or a track to start playback. Tap
the Music icon to return to the previous view.
To change how your music is displayed, tap the arrow next to Recent.
Depending on your selection, your music library is displayed as a grid of album
covers or a list of tracks.
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Note: You can return to the Home page while playing music; a Music
icon is displayed with the notification icons. Tap this icon to control
playback.
Acer clear.fi
With Acer clear.fi, you can browse and stream remote multimedia content from, or
to, other devices with Acer clear.fi installed.
Note: All devices must be connected to the same network.
From the Home screen, tap clear.fi and then tap the specific app: Photo, Video, or
Music.
Alternatively, you can tap the specific app from the application menu.
Acer clear.fi will automatically detect devices that are connected to the network and
are also running Acer clear.fi. Tap the drop down list box in top left corner of the
screen to display these devices.
Note: Upon opening Music, Photo, or Video, your tablet’s contents are always
listed first by default.
Tap any of the connected devices and then browse the media files on that
connected device.
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clear.fi photos
Tap the photo album to view the thumbnails. Tap and hold an album or photo
thumbnail to view the menu panel.
You can view photos found on any of the connected devices and save them. After
selecting the file or album, tap the Share button to upload a photo to Evernote,
Google+, or Picasa. You also have the option to send it to your Gmail account,
transfer the file using Bluetooth, or Print it with Acer Print.
clear.fi videos
Tap a folder to view the thumbnails. Tap and hold a folder or video thumbnail to
view the menu panel.
You can play videos found on any of the connected devices and save them.
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Note: The Acer clear.fi video player only plays MP4 files. Please check for
updates to the tablet's software which may add support for other types of
video. See "Updating your tablet’s operating system" on page 65.
After selecting the video file, tap the Share button to upload the file to Evernote or
YouTube. You also have the option to send it to your Gmail account or transfer the
file using Bluetooth.
clear.fi music
Tap a folder to list the audio files. Tap and hold a folder or audio file to view the
menu panel.
You can listen to any audio file found on any of the connected devices and save
them. To save an audio file or folder, select it and tap the Save button. Your tablet is
the default destination. To modify destinations, tap the Destination button and then
the tap the desired devices.
Media server
Your tablet 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 application menu and tap Media server.
You will need to enable Share contents before you can start using the service.
You may select to share Video, Photo or Music. Tap a category to control which
files are shared.
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Managing people and contacts
Your tablet features an address book that allows you to save contacts to the
internal memory, SIM card or your Google account.
Tap People from the Home screen or the application menu to view your contacts.
If you don’t have any contacts stored on your tablet, you can sync with your Google
account contacts, import contacts from a contact data file (vCard or csv) or add a
new contact.
If you have activated a Google account that includes contacts, your contacts will be
synchronized automatically. See "Synchronization" on page 58.
Importing contacts
Tap the Menu button and select Import/export. Tap the option that
describes where your contacts are stored. When the contacts are found,
confirm to import the contacts in a new group.
Adding a new contact
Tap New to add a new contact. If you have multiple accounts, you will be
asked which account you want to use to store the contact. The contact will
be synchonized with that account.
You may now edit the new contact entry.
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Editing a contact
If you have opened a new or existing contact, you can enter information about the
contact:
Simply tap on a box and type the appropriate information. Click on the arrow next
to the name entry to see options, such as adding a name prefix or phonetic name.
To enter multiple entries, such as separate entries for mobile and home phone
numbers, tap the plus sign to create a second entry. Tap the minus sign to remove
an entry.
Tap Add another field for more categories.
To assign an image to your contact, tap the silhouette and select an image from
your tablet’s picture gallery (select Gallery if requested). You may also take and
crop a new photo.
Tap Done (top-left corner) to finish and save the contact.
Tip: Set each phone number to match the type of network as this can determine
some functions, i.e. certain applications only recognise ‘Mobile’ numbers as
they require a function only available on a mobile network.
Opening a contact
To see the information stored for a contact, tap on the contact’s name in the list on
the left.
Tap on an entry (such as an email address) to open the application linked to that
type of entry. For example, tap an email address to open the Gmail application.
To add or change information, tap the pencil icon.
Tap Done to save changes, or Cancel to discard them.
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Starred contacts
You may quickly access your favorite contacts by adding a star. First open the
contact, then tap the star next to the contact’s name. Tap All contacts and select
Starred to see only your favorite contacts.
Editing a contact on your computer
If you have synchronized your Google account and contacts, you can use your
computer to access and edit your contact list. Open the Internet browser on your
computer and go to contacts.google.com. Sign in to your account then select and
edit contacts from the list; the next time your tablet synchronizes with your
computer, these changes will also be made to your tablet’s contact list.
Warning: Back up your contacts before making any changes. Tap
the Menu button and select Import/Export. You may then Export
your contact list to your tablet’s internal memory, or other options
depending on installed applications.
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Using the camera and camcorder
Your tablet features two digital cameras: a 1-megapixel front-facing and a 5-
megapixel rear-facing camera . This section will take you through all the steps in
taking photos and videos with your tablet.
Note: It is recommended that you insert a microSD card into the microSD slot
before using the camera.
Please note you can only save photos and videos to internal memory or a
microSD card, not an external USB storage device.
To activate the camera, open the application menu and tap Camera.
Camera icons and indicators
In the camera window, the controls on the right allow you to zoom, change settings
or select camera or camcorder.
After you have taken a photo, a thumbnail in the top-right allows you to view the
picture or video.
Icon Description
Front/rear camera switch
Toggles between the front and rear camera.
Zoom in
Crop and enlarge the center of the screen.
When using zoom, the image on the screen does not represent the
quality of the final image.
Zoom out
You may only zoom out after you have zoomed in.
Take photo
After taking a photo, tap the thumbnail in the top-right corner to view
and share the photo.
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Camera options
• Set if the location (from GPS) is stored in the image
information.
• Set the resolution of the image (VGA or QVGA, 1 MP or 2
MP).
• Use Internal Storage or the SD card (only available if a
microSD card has been inserted).
Taking a photo
1. Ensure the options described above are set to your preferences.
2. Frame your subject and steady your tablet.
3. Zoom in or out as needed.
Note: When using zoom, the image on the screen does not represent the quality
of the final image.
4. Tap the camera icon to take the photo.
After taking a photo, tap the thumbnail in the top-right corner to view the photo.
Options
Tap to see camera options.
Camcorder mode
Switches to the camcorder (video recorder).
Camera mode
Switches to the camera.
Panorama
Enters panorama mode allowing you to take a picture of a large area.
Icon Description
White balance
Change the color balance to match the lighting: Auto, Incandescent,
Daylight, Fluorescent or Cloudy.
Exposure
Increase or decrease image exposure: +2, +1, 0, -1, -2.
Camera settings
Activate or change special settings: Store location, Picture size, Focus
mode, Storage source and Restore defaults.
Close options
Tap to close camera options.
Icon Description
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Camcorder icons and indicators
Tap the camcorder icon to switch to camcorder mode.
Camcorder options
Adjust camcorder options to obtain the best image:
Icon Description
Front/rear camera switch
Toggles between the front and rear camcorder.
Zoom in
Crop and enlarge the center of the screen.
When using zoom, the image on the screen does not represent the
quality of the final video.
Zoom out
You may only zoom out after you have zoomed in.
Start / stop recording
Options
Tap to see camcorder options.
Camcorder mode
Switches to the camcorder (video recorder).
Camera mode
Switches to the camera.
Panorama
Enters panorama mode allowing you to take a picture of a large area.
Icon Description
White balance
Change the color balance to match the lighting: Auto, Incandescent,
Daylight, Fluorescent or Cloudy.
Effects
Add ‘Silly faces’ effects to your video: Squeeze, Big Eyes, Big Mouth,
Small Mouth, Big Nose, Small Eyes. Also, change the backgrounds to
your video: In space, Sunset, Disco, and Choose your own.
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Shooting a video
1. Ensure the options described above are set to your preferences.
2. Frame your subject and steady your tablet and zoom in or out as needed.
3. Tap the record icon to begin recording.
4. Tap the record icon again to stop recording.
Supported formats
Viewing photos and videos
After you have taken your photo or video, it is automatically saved; normally to
internal memory.
After taking a photo or video, you can view it by tapping the thumbnail in the top-
right corner of the screen. Alternatively, open the application menu and tap Gallery,
then Camera. Select the photo or video you want to view (videos are marked with a
small play symbol).
From the Gallery you can share the file using various services. Tap Menu and then
Share.
Note: Share options vary depending on the file type.
Time lapse interval
Shoot a slow motion ‘time lapse’ video, set the interval between single
frames in this menu.
Video quality (rear)
Change the video resolution: HD (1080p), HD (720p), or VGA.
Note: 1080p is only available for the rear camera.
Camcorder settings
Activate or change special settings: Store location, Storage source
and Restore defaults.
• Set if the location (from GPS) is stored in the video
information.
• Use Internal Storage or the SD card (only available if a
microSD card has been inserted).
Close options
Tap to close camcorder options.
Type Formats
Image JPEG
Video H.264 BP, MPEG-4 SP, H.263
Audio AAC-LC, AMR-WB, AMR-NB
Icon Description
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Printing with the tablet
Acer Print
Acer Print is a printing application that prints documents from your tablet. It can
connect to a printer in three ways:
• Through a home or office wireless network
• Directly to a printer via a USB cable (using the provided micro USB to USB
adapter)
• Directly to a wireless printer
From the application menu, tap Acer Print.
Note: Acer Print is supported only by certain applications.
Adding a printer
Tap Add printer in the left-hand column to display the following three ways to find
your network printer:
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Once added, tap Printers in the left-hand column to display your printers.
Scanning a QR code
To add a printer by scanning its QR code, tap Add printer then tap QR code.
Item Description
Auto Automatically search the connected network for any available printers.
Manual Manually discover a specific network printer by entering its IP address.
QR code Use your tablet’s camera to add network printers by scanning printer
QR codes.
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Place the QR code inside the viewfinder box.
The program automatically scans it and adds the printer to your Acer Print printers
list. For more information on QR codes, see "QR codes" on page 53.
Printing with Acer Print
Now that you have connected your tablet to your printer, you can print files from
certain applications on your tablet. Select the Print with Acer Print option to use
Acer Print. Depending on the application, you can find Print with Acer Print in
either the Menu, Settings, or Share options.
Menu Settings Share
A dialog displays asking you to choose which printer to use. After this a dialog
displays enabling you to change basic print properties. Choose the options you
want and tap Print.
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Note: Acer Print cannot print password-protected documents or from
password-protected printers.
Compatible printers
For a list of compatible printers, please go to www.acer.com and follow the
instructions below:
1. Select your region and country.
2. Click Support > Drivers and Downloads > Product Family > Tab le t .
3. Select your tablet series and model.
4. Click on the Document tab and find the compatibility file from the list.
Note: If the printer is not not listed in the compatible printers, Acer Print may still
be able to connect to it.
QR codes
QR (Quick Response) codes are a special type of barcode that carry information
about virtually anything. Many different types of manufacturers are increasingly
using them on packaging and in advertisements to carry information about their
products. Acer Print takes advantage of this technology by allowing you to create
QR codes for your printers and add printers by reading their QR codes.
Creating and printing a QR code
To create a printer QR code with Acer Print, follow these steps:
Note: To print a QR code, your printer must be set up and online (not in sleep or
powersaving mode).
1. Tap Printers in the left-hand column. Then, tap and hold any printer from the
printers list.
2. Tap Share using a QR code.
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3. Tap the printer you wish to share from the list.
4. Check that the options are correct and tap Print.
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Advanced settings
Access Settings from the Application menu. Tap APPS, then Settings.
Wireless & Networks
Activating or deactivating connections
Tap APPS > Settings, then under WIRELESS & NETWORKS each connection has
an ON/OFF switch that controls the connection. Tap an entry to manage your
connection settings.
Alternatively, use the right side of the status bar to manage connection settings.
* If available on your network.
Adjusting Bluetooth settings
You can use Bluetooth to exchange information between your tablet and other
mobile devices.
Bluetooth connections
For all Bluetooth settings, tap APPS > Settings, then under WIRELESS &
NETWORKS tap Bluetooth. Here you can switch Bluetooth on or off, set the tablet
name and discoverability. Tap SEARCH FOR DEVICES to scan for nearby devices.
To connect to a device, tap the device in the list of available devices. You may be
asked to enter a PIN on both devices to establish the connection.
Note: Only A2DP stereo headsets (playback only, no microphone) are
supported. Please check for updates to the tablet's software which may add
support for additional Bluetooth devices.
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Data Usage
The Data Usage section shows how much data has been transmitted to your tablet,
either in total or for each App. This information is useful if you are using a metered
service.
Putting your tablet in Airplane mode
You can enter Airplane mode (also known as flight mode) to turn off network and
Bluetooth functions and use your tablet during a flight. Check with your airline to
make sure this is permitted onboard.
Switch your tablet off during takeoff and landing as it may interfere with aircraft
electronic systems.
Note: When Airplane mode is active, the
icon is displayed in the status area.
To turn Airplane mode on or off, tap Settings, then under WIRELESS &
NETWORKS tap More... > Airplane mode.
Virtual Private Network (VPN)
This option enables you to connect to a private network, such as a secure work or
office environment.
Add a VPN by tapping Settings, then under WIRELESS & NETWORKS tap More...
> VPN > Add VPN network.
Device
Sound
Adjust the volume of your tablet using the volume buttons on the side of the tablet.
Alternatively, you can adjust your tablet sound settings by tapping APPS >
Settings > Sound.
Dolby Mobile
Adjust the tablet audio playback by tapping APPS > Settings > Dolby Mobile.
Item Description
Volumes Sets volume for Media, Alarm, and Notifications.
Default notification Sets a ringtone for Notifications.
Touch sounds Plays a sound whenever a screen selection is made.
Screen lock sound Plays a sound when locking and unlocking the screen.
Vibrate on touch Vibrates when pressing soft keys and on certain UI
interactions.
Item Description
Dolby Mobile Turns on or off Dolby Mobile sound processing.
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Ring
Adjust Acer Ring settings by tapping APPS > Settings > Ring.
Lock screen apps
You can start any of four applications directly from the Lock screen. Tap APPS >
Settings > Lock screen apps to change which applications appear.
Display
You can adjust your tablet screen settings by tapping APPS > Settings > Display.
Acer Print
See “Acer Print” on page 50.
Treble Adjusts high frequency band.
Natural Bass Adjusts low frequency band.
Music EQ Preset equalizer (EQ) for music playback. Choose between
Auto, Off, or 16 preset music styles.
Video EQ Preset equalizer (EQ) for video playback. Choose between Off
and 10 preset show types.
Item Description
Enable Ring icon Select or clear the check box to enable or disable the Acer
Ring from appearing in the bottom of the screen.
Top, Bottom, Left,
Right shortcut
Select which application shortcuts you want to appear in the
Acer Ring. You can choose up to four.
Item Description
1st shortcutt
2nd shortcut
3rd shortcut
4th shortcut
Select which application shortcuts you want to appear in the
Acer Ring.
You can choose up to four.
Item Description
Brightness Adjusts screen brightness.
Wallpaper Set the Home screen background image.
Sleep Sets a delay before the screen will be turned off.
Touch panel
sensitivity
Sets how sensitive the screen is to touch.
Font size Sets the font size so either more text is visible or the text is
easier to read.
Item Description
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Apps
Closing an application
To close an active application, go to Settings > Apps. Tap 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 tablet to free up extra storage memory.
Tap and hold a program icon from the application menu and drag it into the
Uninstall area in the top-left corner.
Note: You cannot uninstall applications that were pre-loaded on your tablet.
Alternatively, you can go to APPS > Settings and select Apps. Tap the application
you wish to uninstall, tap Uninstall and confirm the uninstall.
Warning! You should only remove programs if you are familiar with the
Android operating system.
Personal
Synchronization
You can configure synchronization options for many applications on your tablet.
You can also configure what types of data you synchronize for each account.
Some applications, such as People, Gmail, and Calendar, can sync data from
multiple accounts. Others sync data only from the first Google Account you sign in
to on your tablet, or from an account associated specifically with that application.
For some applications, such as People or Calendar, all changes that you make on
your tablet are made to the synchronised copy on the Internet. Other applications
only copy information from account on the Internet; the information on your tablet
cannot be changed directly, you must change the information stored in the Internet
account.
Tap APPS > Settings > Accounts & sync to access the synchronization settings.
To manage synchronization of individual accounts, tap an account name.
Some applications, such as Gmail and Calendar, have additional
synchronization settings. Open the application and tap the Menu button
(three dots) and then tap Settings.
Multiple Google accounts
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. Tap APPS > Settings > Accounts & sync. Tap ADD ACCOUNT in
the top-right corner and select Google.
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Changing language and text options
Set your location and language input preferences by tapping APPS > Settings >
Language & input.
System
Setting the date and time
To set the date and time, tap APPS > Settings > Date & time.
Tip: If you travel frequently or live in an area that uses daylight saving time, and
have mobile network access, activate Automatic date & time from this menu.
Your tablet will set the date and time based on information it receives from the
network.
Setting alarms
There are two predefined alarms on your tablet by default. To add or edit alarm
settings, tap Clock in the application menu and tap Set alarm.
Tap Add alarm to create a new alarm, or tap the check box next to a preset alarm
to turn it on or off.
Tap a preset alarm to edit it. You can:
• Turn the alarm on or off.
• Set the alarm time.
• Set which days to repeat the alarm.
• Set a ringtone.
• Enable or disable vibrate.
• Give it a label (i.e., a name).
Updating your tablet’s operating system
Your tablet can download and install system updates, adding support for new
devices or expanding software options.
To check for updates, tap APPS > Settings > About tablet > System update >
Check now.
Note: Downloading new firmware can take up to 40 minutes, depending on
your network speed. Do not press the power or reset button or access your
tablet in any way during a system upgrade to prevent firmware installation
failure.
Resetting your tablet
You may have to perform a reset if your tablet fails to respond when buttons are
pressed or the screen is tapped. To reset your tablet use a small thin object (such
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as a paperclip) to press the recessed reset button next to the multi-function
connector.
Clean boot
A clean boot will restore your tablet to the factory settings.
Warning! This will erase all your personal information, any contacts stored
on your tablet and any programs you installed.
Open Settings from the application menu, then tap Backup & reset > Factory
data reset; click Reset tablet and then Erase everything to format your tablet.
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FAQ and troubleshooting
This section lists frequently asked questions that may arise during the use of your
tablet, 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.
Memory Why do I have less
than 1024 MB (1
GB)?
A small amount of memory is reserved
for system security.
Multimedia files Why can’t I view my
picture files?
You may be trying to view an image that
is not supported. Refer to "Supported
formats" on page 49 for more
information.
Why can’t I view my
video files?
You may be trying to view a video that is
not supported. Refer to "Multimedia" on
page 63 for more information.
Why can’t I play my
music files?
You may be trying to play a file that is not
supported. Refer to "Multimedia" on
page 63 for more information.
System
information and
performance
How do I check the
OS version of my
device?
Tap APPS > Settings > About tablet to
check the OS version (Kernel/build
number) and other hardware and
software information.
Where can I find my
serial number ID?
Tap APPS > Settings > About tablet >
Device Information. You can also look
on the underside of the card slot cover.
See "Card slot cover" on page 7.
Power I couldn’t turn on the
device.
The battery power may be depleted.
Recharge the device. Refer to "Charging
your tablet" on page 10 for more
information.
Storage How do I check
memory status?
To check storage status, go to Settings
> Storage.
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Other sources of help
Unlock pattern I forgot my unlock
pattern.
After five wrong entries, you can reset
your unlock pattern. Tap Forgotten
pattern? and enter your Google account
username and password.
Note: You must have an active
Google account on the tablet and
an Internet connection.
If this option is not available, please
contact your local Acer service center.
Heat The tablet heats up
when charging or
operating for a long
period.
It is normal for the device to heat up
when charging. When charging is
complete, it will return to its normal
temperature.
It is also normal for the tablet to heat up
during long periods of use, such as
watching a video or playing a game.
All Acer tablets are factory-tested before
release.
For information on: Refer to:
Up-to-date information regarding your
tablet
www.acer.com
Service enquiries support.acer.com
Aspect Question Answer
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Specifications
Performance
•NVIDIA
® Teg r a ® 3 mobile processor
•Quad-Core ARM
® Cortex™-A9 CPU
• System memory:
•1 GB of RAM
• 16 or 32 GB of flash memory
•Android
™ operating system
Display
• 10.1” WXGA TFT-LCD capacitive multi-touch screen
• 1920 x 1200 resolution
• 262K color support
Multimedia
• Micro HDMI® (Type D) output
•Dolby
® Digital, Dolby® Digital Plus, Stereo output
•Dolby
® Digital, Dolby® Digital Plus, 5.1 channels PCM audio over HDMI®
•Stereo speakers
• Microphone with noise and echo cancellation
Formats supported:
USB port
• Micro USB port
Power
• DC power-in (12 V, 1.5 A)
Connectivity
• Bluetooth 2.1+EDR (A2DP, AVCTP, AVDTP, AVRCP, HID & OPP support)
• Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n WLAN (802.11n -> 2.4 GHz only)
•GPS
Type Formats
Audio recording AAC-LC, AMR-WB, AMR-NB
Audio playback AAC-LC, AAC, AAC+ (not raw AAC), AMR-NB, AMR-WB, MP3,
MIDI, OGG Vorbis, WAV, WMA 10
Video recording H.264 BP, MPEG-4 SP, H.263
Video playback H.264 BP, H.264 MP, H.264 HP, MPEG-4 SP, H.263
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3G support (only available on Wi-Fi+3G models)
• GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
• UMTS 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
• HSDPA 7.2 Mbps / HSUPA 5.76 Mbps / EDGE / GPRS
• Optional HSDPA 21 Mbps
Camera
•Front camera
• 1-megapixel
•Fixed focus
• Rear camera
• 5-megapixel
•Auto focus
Expansion
• microSD memory card slot (up to 32 GB, SDHC 2.0 compatible)
Battery
• Rechargeable high density Li-polymer batteries: 9800 mAh (36.26 W)
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
Environment
Temperature
Operating: 5 °C to 45 °C
Non-operating: -20 °C to 60 °C
Humidity (non-condensing)
Operating: 20% to 80%
Non-operating: 20% to 80%
Type Formats
Image recording JPEG
Image playback JPEG, GIF, PNG, BMP
Height 175 mm
Width 260 mm
Thickness 10.95 mm
Weight (Wi-Fi+3G model) 777 g
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