Acer Allegro M310, User Manual

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12 Turning on for the first time
Using your smartphone
Turning on for the first time
To turn on your smartphone for the first time, press and hold the power button until
the screen turns on. You will then be asked to configure some settings before you
can use your smartphone.
Follow the onscreen instructions to complete setup.
Note : You will be asked for your Windows Live ID during setup. A Windows Live ID is
necessary to use some features on your phone.
Entering your PIN
When you install a SIM card for the first time, you may need to enter a PIN using the
onscreen number pad.
Important : Depending on your settings, you may be required to enter your PIN each time
you switch on the phone function.
Activating a new SIM card
If you are using your SIM card for the first time, it may require activation. Contact
your network provider for details on how to do this.
Using the touchscreen
Your smartphone uses a touchscreen for selecting items and entering information.
Use your finger to tap the screen.
Tap : Touch the screen once to open items and select options.
Drag : Hold your finger on the screen and drag across the screen to select text and
images.
Tap and hold : Tap and hold an item to see a menu 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.
Locking your smartphone
If you will not use your smartphone for a while, briefly press the power button to
lock access. This saves power and ensures your smartphone does not
unintentionally use any services. Your smartphone will lock automatically if it is not
used for one minute.