Acer A5005 User Manual Download

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Getting started with your tablet - 5

Getting to know your tablet

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Description

Power 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.

Volume control key

Increases and decreases the tablet
volume.

Speakers

Emit audio.

Micro 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 8

microSD card slot

Insert a microSD card into the slot.

Microphone

Receives audio for video chats and
internet calls.

3.5 mm headphone
jack

Connects to stereo headphones.

Front-facing camera

A 0.3-megapixel camera for video chats
and self-portrait images.

Touchscreen

10.1", 1280 x 800 pixel capacitive
touchscreen.

Rear-facing camera

A 5-megapixel camera for taking high-
resolution images.

Summary of Contents for A5005

Page 1: ...User s Manual ...

Page 2: ...ion 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 benefits Open the Acer Portal app from the Start screen to sign up for a...

Page 3: ...C 25 Connecting a Bluetooth device 26 Going online 27 Managing Wi Fi connections 27 Browsing the internet 27 Setting up the Email application 28 Google services 29 Playing music 34 Multimedia playback 34 Managing people and contacts 36 Using the camera and camcorder 39 Camera camcorder icons and indicators 39 Settings 40 Quick settings 42 Taking a photo 42 Shooting a video 43 Supported formats 43 ...

Page 4: ...s 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 t...

Page 5: ... 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 8 5 microSD card slot Insert a microSD card into the slot 6 Microphone Receives audio for video chats and internet calls 7 3 5 mm headphone jack Connects to stereo headphones 8 Front facing camera A 0 3 megapixel camera for video chats and sel...

Page 6: ...ap 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 23 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 ...

Page 7: ... See Multiple Google accounts on page 48 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...

Page 8: ...embly 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...

Page 9: ...onnect 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 ...

Page 10: ...tart your tablet or wake it from power saving it will display the Home screen This screen gives you quick access to applications or APPs widgets and folders See Adding APPs to a Home screen on page 15 Widgets are a little different than APPs They provide special functions quick shortcuts to a certain APP features or serve as small APPs that display constantly updated information like the time and ...

Page 11: ...n already features some useful controls and information Note Removing or moving all apps and widgets from an extended Home screen will automatically remove that extended Home screen as well Search Application Application Status and notification area Navigation menu Widget Note Bundled APPs differ depending on region and configuration ...

Page 12: ...s up in the suggestions list simply tap it Otherwise tap The results that display are from the internet by default but you can then filter these Web search results by News Images and other types by tapping the desired filter at the bottom of the results screen The filter list also has an option called Tablet this functions the same as the Tablet search in the following section Searching for stuff ...

Page 13: ...rea Status and notification icons are shown at the top of the screen The top right area displays a variety of information such as time battery status and connectivity The top left area displays event icons such as a new message Swipe down from the top to display notification details such as current downloads and media controls such as play pause and next track when music is playing Swipe down agai...

Page 14: ...ification Interruptions Quick Settings icons Icon Name Description Airplane mode Tap to toggle Airplane mode on and off When on all wireless connectivity is disconnected Auto rotate Tap to toggle automatic screen rotation on and off Bluetooth Tap to toggle Bluetooth on and off Tap and hold to display Bluetooth settings Brightness Tap to adjust the screen s brightness button always remains green Lo...

Page 15: ...t to App info at the top of the screen Otherwise release your finger to place the APP Reading mode Tap to toggle Reading mode on and off Reading mode filters blue light from the screen making reading or viewing for long periods of time easier on the eyes To adjust the level of filtering open the Application menu and tap Settings Display Reading mode Wi Fi Tap to toggle Wi Fi on and off waves indic...

Page 16: ...the desired Home screen b Otherwise hold your finger until you have cycled through all extended Home screens and a new one is created 2 Release your finger to place the APP Adding widgets to a Home screen Tap and hold any open space on a Home screen then tap WIDGETS To move a 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 are...

Page 17: ...ght side of the screen a Hold the widget there until you have cycled through to the desired Home screen b Otherwise hold your finger until you have cycled through all extended Home screens and a new one is created 2 Release your finger to place the widget Adding folders to a Home screen You can also add folders to your Home screen To create a new folder drag and drop an app icon onto another app i...

Page 18: ...en Removing APPs widgets and folders from a 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 wallpaper Tap and hold any open space on the Home screen and tap WALLPAPERS To choose from pre selected background images tap an image at the bottom of the scr...

Page 19: ...se To remove an app from the dock simply tap and hold the app and drag it away To fill the gap with an app of your choice see Adding APPs to a Home screen on page 15 The Application menu To access the Application menu tap in the center of the application dock The Application menu displays APPs available on your tablet APPs are displayed in alphabetical order Swipe left and right to navigate betwee...

Page 20: ...ack Tap this icon to go to the previous page or to go up one level in a menu This icon may be replaced with the hide icon in certain cases e g when the keyboard is dislayed In this case tapping the icon minimizes the keyboard Home Tap this icon to go directly to the Home screen Recent Tap this icon to see recently opened APPs Tap an application to open it Back Home Recent Hide ...

Page 21: ... key to select alternative characters if available for that key such as letters with accents or related symbols Changing Google keyboard settings To use a different keyboard language or change settings open the Application menu and tap Settings Tap Language input and under Keyboard input methods tap the option you want to modify Note The layout of the keyboard and some button icons vary slightly d...

Page 22: ... the options to set the keyboard s auto correction level Editing text You can select and edit text in certain APPs such as text you have entered in a text field Selected text can be cut or copied and later pasted within the same application or to a different application Selecting text To select text that you want to cut copy delete or replace 1 Tap the text you want to select If you can select thi...

Page 23: ...en it has been locked and is in sleep mode To wake your tablet press the power button Your tablet will display the Lock screen To unlock the screen swipe up from the bottom of the screen Security Options For additional security you may set a code or number that must be entered to access the tablet such as an unlock pattern a set of dots that must be tapped in the correct order Open the Application...

Page 24: ...To force a shutdown press and hold the power button until the tablet shuts down about four seconds Note If your device s battery is getting too hot you will be notified and advised to turn off the device If you fail to turn it off it will shut down automatically ...

Page 25: ... 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 If you wish to transfer information between your device and your computer either the microSD card in your device or the device s internal memory you can connect your device to a PC using the supplied USB cable...

Page 26: ... under Wireless networks tap Bluetooth 2 Turn Bluetooth on and the tablet instantly starts scanning for nearby Bluetooth devices 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 de...

Page 27: ...f the Wi Fi connection If Wi Fi is not on tap the Wi Fi switch to On and wait for your tablet to detect nearby networks 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 scr...

Page 28: ...on Simply tap one of the open tabs across the top of the screen to switch pages 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 Enter your email address and tap Manual setup to enter the parameters manually ...

Page 29: ...e sure your tablet is connected to the internet 2 Open the Application menu and tap Gmail 3 Tap 4 Enter the recipient s email address the subject and message Note APPs may not be available in all countries and regions You must activate a Google account before using Google services The first time you access Google services you must read and accept the Terms of Service The contents and design of Goo...

Page 30: ...n send emails find directions to locations search the internet and even send a note to yourself using your own voice In Chrome tap the microphone icon in the address bar for voice searches When the Speak now prompt displays state your command or query Note Voice Search is available only in selected regions ...

Page 31: ...f your tablet You can browse Google Play by category or tap the search icon to search for a specific application For the best user experience you are advised to not download APPs that use 3D graphics 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 ...

Page 32: ...k of the download progress from both the APP s page and your device s notification area Using downloaded APPs Once you ve downloaded and installed an application you may find it in the APPs sections of the Application menu Important Some APPs may require payment before you can download them You will need to have a Google Wallet account in order to pay for these APPs ...

Page 33: ... opening the Application menu and tapping Settings Apps Swipe over to the DOWNLOADED section tap the APP you wish to uninstall and then tap Uninstall Deleting an APP icon from the Home screen only deletes the shortcut Google Hangouts Tap Hangouts from the Application menu to open Google Hangouts Here you can see a list of your contacts connected to Google Hangouts services Tap on a contact to open...

Page 34: ...n the Application menu and tap Play Music to open the application Swipe in from the left side to display the menu which contains a list of views such as Listen Now My Library and Playlists as well as Settings Help and Send feedback Note The available options of Google Play Music vary by region For example in some regions Google Play Music can serve as cloud storage for your personal music collecti...

Page 35: ...r own playback options You can access these by tapping the Menu icon You can return to the Home screen while playing music The current track along with basic music control functions appear in the notification area See Personalizing the Home screen on page 15 ...

Page 36: ... 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 47 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 contac...

Page 37: ... allow you to store additional information such as Address Special dates Groups Notes Nickname Website Relationship etc Editing a contact If you have opened a new contact you can enter information about the contact To modify an existing contact from the main screen tap the contact in the list Then tap Now simply tap on a box and ...

Page 38: ...n 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 Note Set each phone number to match the type of network as this can determine some functions i e certain APPs only recognize Mobile numbers as they require a function only available on a mobile network Important Back up your contacts befor...

Page 39: ...a camcorder icons and indicators Zoom Camera shutter button Last picture Switch camera Record button Camera settings Quick settings In the camera window swipe down on the screen to adjust the camera s Quick settings Tap the Camera settings icon on the left to adjust the Camera settings Note It is recommended that you insert a microSD card into the microSD slot before using the camera You can only ...

Page 40: ...ming To zoom in reverse pinch the screen To zoom out pinch the screen Settings Camera Picture Collage Choose from a variety of templates to create a collage of photos Capture mode Change the way your camera takes pictures Scenes Select the appropriate scene for your shot Effect Add fun and interesting effects Normal Smile shutter Beautification HDR Photo with sound Multi angle view Continuous shoo...

Page 41: ...hich your camera takes pictures Choose from 9M 4096 x 2304 6M 3328 x 1872 or 4M 2560 x 1440 Touch shutter Touch shutter instantly takes a picture when you touch the screen Tap to toggle touch shutter on or off Camcorder Record mode Set the time lapse interval lapse interval from Normal 1 2 5 or 10 seconds Mute video Tap to toggle camcorder sound recording on or off Auto Daylight Cloudy Fluorescent...

Page 42: ...o play the tutorial again Reset to default Return camera settings to the original conditions Quick settings Swipe up or down anywhere on the screen to scroll between the different available quick settings For descriptions to the quick settings options below see the corrresponding Camera setting descriptions above Taking a photo 1 Ensure the options described above are set to your preferences 2 Fra...

Page 43: ...mory You can quickly view it by swiping in from the right side 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 and edit the image using various options Tap to see which sharing options are available for the file or ta...

Page 44: ...activating Wi Fi connections Displays all available wireless networks Turn the Wi Fi function on or off Wireless networks may require a password Adjusting Bluetooth settings Displays all available devices you can use Bluetooth to exchange information with Here you can switch Bluetooth on or off rename the tablet and show received files ...

Page 45: ...ch your tablet off during takeoff and landing as it may interfere with aircraft electronic systems To turn Airplane mode on or off tap Settings then under Wireless Networks tap More Airplane mode Alternatively swipe down twice from the top of the screen to toggle airplane mode on or off Virtual Private Network VPN This option enables you to connect to a private network such as a secure work or off...

Page 46: ...t goes to sleep mode Daydream Controls what happens when the tablet is docked and or sleeping Font size Sets the font size so either more text is visible or the text is easier to read When device is rotated Choose to automatically rotate the screen s contents when the device is rotated or to keep the current screen s orientation even when device rotated You can enable or disable the screen rotatio...

Page 47: ...d confirm the uninstall Personal Synchronization You can sync your calandar email and contacts on your tablet and never worry about losing them again Sync in real time or adjust it as you please In the Application menu tap Settings Under Personal tap Accounts Then tap the appropriate account to access the synchronication settings To add a new account tap Add account Select the type of account and ...

Page 48: ...ings 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 date and time tap APPs Settings Date time 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 Ta...

Page 49: ...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 updates 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 instal...

Page 50: ...ngs To perform a clean boot open Settings from the Application menu then tap Backup reset Factory data reset tap RESET TABLET and then tap ERASE EVERYTHING to format your tablet Important This will erase all your personal information any contacts stored on your tablet and any programs you installed ...

Page 51: ...d Check that the volume control is not at its lowest setting Memory Why do I have less storage than the specifications say 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 See Supported formats on page 54 for more information Why can t I view my video files You may be trying to view ...

Page 52: ...vice See Charging your tablet on page 8 for more information Storage How do I check memory status To check storage status go to Settings Storage What do I do when my device s internal storage is full or almost full You may need to delete installed APPs or move media files to the micoSD card Unlock pattern I forgot my unlock pattern After five wrong entries you can reset your unlock pattern Tap For...

Page 53: ...t 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 Aspect Question Answer ...

Page 54: ...lti touch screen with IPS technology 1280 x 800 resolution Wide viewing angle 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 connec...

Page 55: ...sion microSD card up to 128 GB SDHC compatible exFAT compatible Battery 20 29 Wh 5340 mAh 3 8 V 1 cell Li ion battery pack Battery life Up to 9 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 ch...

Page 56: ...ions Dimensions Height 172 mm Width 245 mm Thickness 9 2 mm Weight 1 12 lbs 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 ...

Page 57: ...s achieved only after two or three complete charge and discharge cycles The battery can be charged and discharged hundreds of times but it will eventually wear out When the talk and standby times are noticeably shorter than normal buy a new battery Use only manufacturer approved batteries and recharge your battery only with manufacturer approved chargers designated for this device Unplug the charg...

Page 58: ...ot work temporarily even when the battery is fully charged Battery performance is particularly limited in temperatures well below freezing Do not dispose of batteries in a fire as they may explode Batteries may also explode if damaged Dispose of batteries according to local regulations Please recycle when possible Do not dispose as household waste Replacing the battery Replace the battery with the...

Page 59: ...Software is licensed not sold GRANT OF LICENSE Acer grants to you the following non exclusive and non transferable rights with respect to the Software Under this Agreement 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...

Page 60: ...ke and 3 To use best efforts to prevent any unauthorized copying of the Software TRADEMARKS This Agreement does not grant to you any rights in connection with any trademarks or service marks of Acer or of Acer s licensors or suppliers DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW ACER ITS SUPPLIERS AND ITS LICENSORS PROVIDE THE SOFTWARE AS IS AND WITH ALL FAULTS AND HE...

Page 61: ...ranties and limitation of liability set forth in this Agreement shall survive termination of this Agreement GENERAL This Agreement represents the complete agreement between you and Acer relating to this license for the Software and supersedes all prior agreements communications proposals and representations between the parties and prevails over any conflicting or additional terms of any quote orde...

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