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Connecting a Bluetooth device

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After a short delay, your tablet's internal memory will be visible as a

Portable

Device

in your PC’s file explorer. Select the

Acer Iconia Tab

icon to see your

tablet’s internal memory and any additional memory (microSD Card) available
to your tablet.

Connecting a Bluetooth device

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.
For Bluetooth settings, tap

APPS > Settings, then under WIRELESS &

NETWORKS tap Bluetooth

.

Turn Bluetooth on and tap

Search for devices

to scan for nearby devices.

Note:

Please check for updates to the tablet's software that may add

support for additional Bluetooth devices.

See "Updating your tablet’s

operating system" on page 44.

Accessories

For a complete list of accessories, visit

store.acer.com

.

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Summary of Contents for A1-811

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Page 2: ... Rights Reserved Acer Iconia User Guide Model A1 810 A1 811 This revision 5 2013 Acer Iconia Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of purchase Note See Where can I find my serial number ID on page 45 ...

Page 3: ...ecting a Bluetooth device 24 Accessories 24 Going online 25 Managing Wi Fi connections 25 Browsing the Internet 25 Setting up Gmail 26 Composing an email 27 Setting up the Email application 27 Online applications 27 Playing music and video 32 Multimedia playback 32 Managing people and contacts 33 Using the camera and camcorder 36 Camera icons and indicators 36 Taking a photo 37 Camcorder icons and...

Page 4: ...ister it This will give you access to useful benefits such as Faster service from our trained representatives Membership in the Acer community receive promotions and participate in customer surveys The latest news from Acer Hurry and register as other advantages await you How to register To register your Acer product visit our website at registration acer com You can also register by tapping Setti...

Page 5: ... new tablet 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 Iconia A1 Setup poster USB cable AC adapter Warranty card ...

Page 6: ... tablet 6 Getting to know your tablet Front 1 2 view No Item Description 1 Front facing camera A 0 3 megapixel camera for video chats and self portrait images 2 Touchscreen 7 9 inch 1024 x 768 pixel capacitive touchscreen ...

Page 7: ...perclip to shut down the tablet 3 Volume control key Increases and decreases the tablet volume 4 microSD Card slot Insert a microSD Card into the slot See Inserting a microSD Card optional on page 23 5 SIM slot optional Accepts a 3G SIM card for 3G connectivity Insert a 3G SIM card to enable 3G communication 6 Micro HDMI port Supports high definition digital video connections ...

Page 8: ...en on off or enter sleep mode press and hold to turn the tablet off Bottom 1 2 view No Item Description 1 Micro USB port Connects to a computer via a USB cable Supports OTG function and also serves as the charging port for the AC adapter For more information see Charging your tablet on page 10 2 3 5 mm headphone jack Connects to headphones ...

Page 9: ...9 Back 1 2 view No Item Description 1 Rear camera A 5 megapixel camera for taking high resolution images and video 2 Speaker Emits audio ...

Page 10: ...erence only Actual configuration may vary Assembling the power adapter Slide the plug fitting into the power adapter body until it clicks into place Connecting power Connect the power connector to your tablet and plug the AC adapter side into any AC outlet Note It is normal for the tablet surface to become warm during charging or long periods of use Warning Only use the bundled power adapter to ch...

Page 11: ...s 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 and other information If you do not yet have Internet access or do not want to use this feature then tap Skip Important You must sign in to a Google Account to use Gmail Google Talk Google Calendar and other Go...

Page 12: ...ist of actions available for that item On the pop up menu that appears tap the action you want to perform 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 The Home screen When you start your tablet or wake it from power saving it will display the Home screen This screen gives you quick access to information and simple con...

Page 13: ...go up one level in a menu This icon may be replaced with the hide icon in certain cases such as if the keyboard or list of recent applications is shown Home Tap this icon to go directly to the Home screen Recent Tap this icon to see recently opened applications Tap an application to open it or tap anywhere on the screen to return to the Home screen The extended Home screen The Home screen extends ...

Page 14: ...creen on page 16 Tap the Shop icon to open Google Play Note All images are for reference only The applications installed on your tablet can be different from the applications shown in illustrations Adding an application to a Home screen Tap and hold an icon to add a shortcut to one of your Home screens When you select an icon you are taken to the initial Home screen You can drag the selected icon ...

Page 15: ...d next track when music is playing Status and notification icons Connection icons Icon Description Icon Description Locks unlocks screen rotation Opens the Settings menu Icon Description Icon Description Connected to a wireless network waves indicate connection strength Bluetooth is on Airplane mode wireless connectivity disconnected Connected to a Bluetooth device ...

Page 16: ...on Description Icon Description Battery is very low Battery is full Battery is low Battery is charging Battery is partially drained Icon Description Icon Description Alarm is set Speaker is silenced New Gmail message Tablet microphone is off New Google Talk message GPS is on Upcoming event Receiving location data from GPS Song is playing Syncing data SD card or USB storage is full Sync is on Table...

Page 17: ...inks such as custom shortcuts contacts or bookmarks that you can add to a Home screen Widgets are small applications that display constantly updated information or quick shortcuts to applications or special functions To move an App or Widget to the Home screen tap and hold an item until it is selected The Home screen will open Drag the item to any free area on the screen To view information about ...

Page 18: ...idgets can be resized Removing an item from the Home screen To remove an item from the Home screen tap and hold the item until the Remove option appears at the top of the screen Simply drag the item to the Remove option Changing the Home screen image Tap and hold any open space on the Home screen You can choose from a set of pre formatted wallpapers images stored in the Gallery selected Wallpapers...

Page 19: ...ey press If the word you need is displayed you can tap on it to insert it into your text To turn predictive text on or off with the Android keyboard tap the Input options key and then Android keyboard settings Tap Auto correction or Show correction suggestions and select one of the options Editing text You can select and edit text in certain applications such as text you have entered in a text fie...

Page 20: ... If you can select this text a cursor is inserted below the text Note The cursor indicates where text you type or paste will be inserted 2 If the cursor is not in the desired position simply drag it to the correct position Note If you previously copied see below text tap where you want to insert the text A PASTE button appears briefly below the cursor Tap the button to paste the text Note To repla...

Page 21: ...App icon to display Gesture Configure options 3 Tap ON to enable your desired item 4 Tap the item you have enabled 2 thumb or 5 finger gesture to bring up the app list Note Only portrait mode is supported when using 2 thumb gesture Place and hold the tablet with both thumbs near the edge of the screen to wake up your tablet 5 Select your app and Tap OK Lock screen apps To activate frequently used ...

Page 22: ...ease refer to Unlock pattern on page 46 Shutting down your tablet If you won t use your tablet for an extended period of time turn it off to save battery power To turn off your tablet even when locked press and hold the power button for one second Tap Power off and confirm the shut down To force a shutdown press and hold the power button for four seconds ...

Page 23: ...ng 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 Download and install the latest USB driver on your computer before connecting your tablet to the computer Visit www acer com for the latest drivers Select Support DRIVER DOWNLOADS Select your tablet model and then the Driver ...

Page 24: ...s playback only no microphone are supported Please check for updates to the tablet s software which may add support for additional Bluetooth devices For Bluetooth settings tap APPS Settings then under WIRELESS NETWORKS tap Bluetooth Turn Bluetooth on and tap Search for devices to scan for nearby devices Note Please check for updates to the tablet s software that may add support for additional Blue...

Page 25: ...works Tap the name of your network and enter a security password if needed Browsing the Internet In order to browse the Internet with your tablet you must be connected to a network with a connection to the Internet Using the browser To start browsing tap the Chrome icon on the Home screen or open the Application menu and select Chrome To enter a website address tap the address box at the top of th...

Page 26: ...rch the Internet and even send a note to yourself using your voice Tap the microphone on the Home screen for voice searches When the Speak now prompt is displayed state your command or query Note Voice Search is available only in selected regions Setting up Gmail 1 Make sure your tablet is connected to the Internet 2 From the Applications menu tap Gmail If you did not enter a Gmail account address...

Page 27: ...p 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 Google Stay in touch with friends and fa...

Page 28: ...contents and design of Google Play varies by region For example in some regions you can also browse for and purchase movies Local View places of interest and local businesses on Google Maps Maps Get easy to follow directions using Google Maps Messenger Text a person or group of people from your Google account with this messenging service Navigation Turn by turn navigation with live traffic multipl...

Page 29: ... 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 ...

Page 30: ...vide a widget with no application icon See Personalizing the Home screen on page 16 Uninstalling downloaded applications Once you ve downloaded and installed an application you may uninstall the application from the APPS menu 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 o...

Page 31: ...re you can use Google Talk Tap Talk 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 ...

Page 32: ...entation i e portrait or landscape view Tap the Menu button and then Shuffle All cover to play a random selection or tap an album view a list of tracks Tap the play symbol or a track to start playback Tap the Music icon in the top left corner to return to the previous view To change how your music is displayed swipe left or right Depending on your selection your music library is displayed as a gri...

Page 33: ...new contact If you have activated a Google account that includes contacts your contacts will be synchronized automatically See Synchronization on page 42 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 conta...

Page 34: ...gn 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 ...

Page 35: ...r 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 b...

Page 36: ... device To activate the camera open the application menu and tap Camera Camera icons and indicators Tap O on the right side to bring up camera options After you have taken a photo or video swipe the window from the right edge to the left edge to view the image or video Icon Description Take photo After taking a photo tap the thumbnail in the top right corner to view and share the photo Options Tap...

Page 37: ...special settings Store location Picture size Focus mode Storage source and Restore defaults Close options Tap to close camera options Taking a photo 1 Ensure the options described above are set to your preferences 2 Frame your subject and steady your tablet 3 Tap the camera icon to take the photo After taking a photo swipe the window from the right edge of the tablet to the left edge to view the i...

Page 38: ...s to obtain the best image Icon Description Start stop recording 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 Options Tap to see camcorder options Front rear camcorder switch Toggles between the front and rear camcorder ...

Page 39: ...vely 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 Note This device supports playback up to 720p video White balance Change the color balance to match the lighting Auto...

Page 40: ... of the status bar to manage connection settings 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...

Page 41: ...ere 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 ...

Page 42: ...stall 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 synchronizatio...

Page 43: ... 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 Add account 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...

Page 44: ...pgrade 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 as a paperclip to press the recessed reset button above the power button Note When using the reset hole to reset your device it will be necessary to press the power bu...

Page 45: ... be trying to view an image that is not supported Refer to Supported formats on page 39 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 49 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 49 for more information System infor...

Page 46: ...g 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 charg...

Page 47: ...r memories to create a collage for an improved viewing experience To activate Life Image open the application menu and tap Life Image Life Image main page Icon Description Camera Takes new photo Camcorder Takes new video Gallery Adds new photo from Gallery Memo Adds new memo Blank space Adds blank space ...

Page 48: ... page 48 Event Adds new event Edit browse Allows user to edit pictures and videos or browse Settings Additional settings include Templates Search Go to Backup to SD card Restore from SD card Settings Icon Description ...

Page 49: ...mentioned herein include trademarks of their respective companies and are used solely to describe or identify the products Multimedia Mono speaker Built in microphone Formats supported USB connector Micro USB port Power DC power in 5 35 V 2 A Connectivity Bluetooth 4 0 Type Formats Audio recording AAC LC AMR WB Audio playback AAC LC AAC AAC not raw AAC AMR NB AMR WB MP3 OGG Vorbis WAV Video record...

Page 50: ...ill 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 208 7 mm Width 145 7 mm Thickness 11 1 mm Weight WiFi 410 g 3G 430 g Environment Temperature Operating 0 C to 35 C Non operating 20 C to 60 C Humidity non condensing Operating 20 to 80 Non ...

Page 51: ...t you may 1 Install and use the Software only on a single designated device A separate license is required for each device on which the Software will be used 2 Make one copy of the Software solely for backup or archival purposes 3 Make one hard copy of any electronic documents included in the Software provided that you receive the documents electronically RESTRICTIONS You may NOT 1 Use or copy the...

Page 52: ...ACCURACY OR COMPLETENESS OF RESPONSES OF RESULTS OF WORKMANLIKE EFFORT OF LACK OF VIRUSES AND OF LACK OF NEGLIGENCE ALL WITH REGARD TO THE SOFTWARE AND THE PROVISION OF OR FAILURE TO PROVIDE SUPPORT SERVICES ALSO THERE IS NO WARRANTY OR CONDITION OF TITLE QUIET ENJOYMENT QUIET POSSESSION CORRESPONDENCE TO DESCRIPTION OR NON INFRINGEMENT WITH REGARD TO THE SOFTWARE EXCLUSION OF INCIDENTAL CONSEQUEN...

Page 53: ...isdiction to be contrary to law that provision will be enforced to the maximum extent permissible and the remaining provisions of this Agreement will remain in full force and effect ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE AND SERVICES Software provided hereunder by Acer s licensors or suppliers Third Party Software is made available to you for your personal non commercial use only...

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