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Using your tablet - 19

The Apps list

The 

Apps list

 displays apps available on your 

tablet. To access it, tap 

 in the center of 

the Favorites bar. 
Apps are displayed in alphabetical order, with 
most-recently used apps at the top of the 
menu. Swipe up and down to see more apps.
Also 

see Personalizing the Home screen

on page 15

.  

Navigation

To navigate through menus and options, 
three (or more) icons are shown in the 
bottom-left corner.

Back

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.

Overview

Tap this icon to see recently opened apps in your tablet’s 

Overview

screen. Tap an app to open it. Tap anywhere on the screen to return 
to the 

Home screen

.

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Summary of Contents for B1-790

Page 1: ...USER S MANUAL B1 790 Iconia One 7 ...

Page 2: ...ined 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 an Acer ID...

Page 3: ...rring files between your tablet and a PC 24 Connecting a Bluetooth device 25 Accessories 26 Going online 27 Managing Wi Fi connections 27 Browsing the internet 27 Google services 28 Using the camera and video recorder 33 Camera video icons and indicators 33 Taking a photo 34 Recording a video 34 Camera and video options 35 Supported formats 36 Advanced settings 37 Wireless Networks 37 Device 39 Pe...

Page 4: ... 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 rech...

Page 5: ...nnects 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 4 3 5 mm headphone jack Connects to stereo headphones 5 Front facing camera A 0 3 megapixel camera for video chats and selfies 6 Touchscreen 7 LED backlit LCD 7 Power button Long press to turn the tablet on press briefly to turn the screen on off or enter...

Page 6: ...e power button to wake it up For more information see Waking your tablet on page 22 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 and other information If you do not yet hav...

Page 7: ...cess and synchonize them from the Accounts settings section See Multiple Google accounts on page 41 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 ...

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: ...r Connect the USB cable 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: ...your tablet or wake it from power saving it will display the Home screen This screen gives you quick access to apps applications widgets and folders See Adding apps to a Home screen on page 15 Widgets provide special functions quick shortcuts to a certain app features or serve as small apps that display constantly updated information like the time and weather Some have been pre installed on your t...

Page 11: ... of information on the internet and on your tablet To use Search simply tap the icon and type words Note Removing or moving all apps and widgets from an extended Home screen will automatically remove that extended Home screen as well Search Status and notification area Navigation Favorites bar Apps List Note Bundled apps differ depending on region and configuration ...

Page 12: ...h 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 on your tablet As you type the box below the three internet search suggestions are Tablet search suggestions To expand the list of Tablet results tap Search Tablet ...

Page 13: ...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 again to display Quick Settings To access Quick Settings with one swipe swipe...

Page 14: ...ctively Tap Wi Fi or the network name to display Wi Fi settings Bluetooth Tap to toggle Bluetooth on and off Tap Bluetooth or the device name to display Bluetooth settings Do not disturb Tap to silence some or all notifications or alarms at certain times Airplane mode Tap to toggle Airplane mode on and off When on all wireless connectivity is disconnected unless you choose to turn a network on aga...

Page 15: ...screen Otherwise release your finger to place the app To place the app on an extended Home screen do the following 1 Slide your finger to the right side of the screen a Hold the app 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 Location Tap to toggle your device s location...

Page 16: ... 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 area on the screen To view information about the widget drag it to App info at the top of the screen ...

Page 17: ... Home screen To create a new folder drag and drop an app icon onto another app icon in the Home screen This will create an Unnamed Folder Tap the folder icon and then tap the name of the folder to rename it To delete an app shortcut from a folder tap on the folder icon to display the apps inside and then tap and hold the app icon that you want to remove Drag and drop the icon to the Remove option ...

Page 18: ... as wallpaper from a variety of locations tap Pick image Then tap the Menu icon to display a list of locations where you might have images stored such as Google Drive Gallery Dropbox and others Favorites bar Since the Favorites bar is visible on any Home screen it holds apps you frequently use To remove an app from the dock simply tap and hold the app and drag it away To fill the gap with an app o...

Page 19: ...rough menus and options three or more icons are shown in the bottom left corner Back 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 Overview Tap this icon to see recently o...

Page 20: ...d hold a 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 Apps list 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 ...

Page 21: ...on tap Auto correction and select one of 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 app or to a different app Selecting text To select text that you want to cut copy delete or replace 1 Tap the text you want to sele...

Page 22: ...n 3 Modify the text by typing or deleting text or tapping the PASTE button Waking your tablet If the screen is off and the tablet does not react to any taps on the screen then it has been locked and is in sleep mode To wake your tablet press the power button If you have set a Screen Lock your tablet will display the Lock screen To unlock the screen swipe up from the bottom of the screen Security O...

Page 23: ...cked press and hold the power button until a menu displays about one second Tap Power off and confirm the shut down 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 24: ...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 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 1 Plug the USB ...

Page 25: ...onnect to a Bluetooth device you must first pair the devices To do so do the following 1 Open the Apps list and tap Settings then 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 ...

Page 26: ...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 Apps list and tap Settings About tablet System updates CHECK NOW ...

Page 27: ... 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 in the Favorites tray or the Apps list The browser will either show the Google startup page or a previously opened web page To open a new website i...

Page 28: ...rnet 2 Open the Apps list and tap Gmail If you did not enter a Gmail account address and password when you first started your tablet follow the instructions The combined inbox allows you to view emails from multiple accounts in a single inbox 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 ...

Page 29: ...enter your email address and tap Next to automatically connect to your account If you account requires more information tap Manual setup instead Composing an email 1 Make sure your tablet is connected to the internet 2 Open the Apps list and tap Gmail 3 Tap 4 Enter the recipient s email address the subject and message 5 When you have finished composing your message tap ...

Page 30: ...the Home screen or open the Apps list and tap Play Store Here you can obtain a variety of add on programs and apps to enhance the functionality of your tablet The contents and design of Google Play varies by region For example in some regions you can also browse for and purchase movies books magazines or music Updates may add new categories or change how to navigate Google Play at any time You can...

Page 31: ...it in the Apps list Certain apps provide both an app and widget or only provide a widget with no icon See Personalizing the Home screen on page 15 Uninstalling downloaded apps Once you ve downloaded and installed an app you may uninstall the app open the Apps list and tap Settings Apps Scroll through the list of apps and select the app you wish to uninstall Tap and hold then drag the app to the Un...

Page 32: ...es the shortcut Google Hangouts Open the Apps list and tap Hangouts to open Google Hangouts Here you can see a list of your contacts connected to Google Hangouts services Tap on a contact to open a chat session After you have connected you can open a video chat session ...

Page 33: ... recorder tap Camera from the Apps list or the Favorites tray Camera video icons and indicators Image video quick view Mode buttons Shutter video buttons Quick settings Settings Image options Mode buttons Tap an icon to select one of the picture modes Normal Face Beauty or Panorama Quick Settings Tap an icon to turn Gesture detection on or off or to switch between the front and rear cameras Note Y...

Page 34: ...inch the screen To zoom out pinch the screen Focus and light levels To set the focal point tap the desired area on the screen For more information about modes settings and options see Camera and video options on page 35 Taking a photo 1 Ensure the options are set to your preferences 2 Frame your subject and steady your tablet 3 Zoom in or out as needed 4 Tap to take the photo Recording a video 1 E...

Page 35: ...image editing options Camera and video options Mode Change the way your camera takes pictures Settings Settings are divided into three sections General Camera and Video General Adjust general image settings with these options Mode Description Normal Take a single picture Face Beauty Add skin smoothing effects to the picture Panorama Take a series of images that will be combined to make a single ex...

Page 36: ...ats see Supported formats on page 46 Setting Options Face detection On off Self timer Off 2 seconds 10 seconds Capture number 40 shots 99 shots for Continuous shot Picture size 1 MP 2 MP Preview size Full screen Standard 4 3 ISO Auto 100 200 400 800 1600 Face beauty Default Wrinkle removal Whiten Setting Options EIS On off Microphone On off Audio mode Normal Meeting Video quality Low Medium High F...

Page 37: ...on or off Wireless networks may require a password Tap the Menu icon to see Advanced settings Bluetooth Displays devices in your vicinity that may use Bluetooth You can switch Bluetooth on or off rename the tablet and show received files 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 ...

Page 38: ... off tap Settings then under Wireless Networks tap More Airplane mode Alternatively swipe down twice from the top of the screen and tap Airplane mode 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 office environment Add a VPN by tapping Settings then under Wireless networks tap More VPN In the top right...

Page 39: ...e before it 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 the device is rotated You can enable or disable t...

Page 40: ...e application you wish to uninstall tap UNINSTALL and confirm the uninstall Personal Accounts and 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 Open the Apps list and tap Settings Under Personal tap Accounts Then tap the appropriate account to access the synchronication settings To a...

Page 41: ...uch as separate accounts for personal and business contacts you can access and synchonize them from the Accounts settings section Open the Apps list and tap Settings Accounts Add account Changing language and text options Open the Apps list and tap Settings Language input to set your location and language input preferences System Setting the date and time Open the Apps list and tap Settings Date t...

Page 42: ... for updates open the Apps list and tap Settings About tablet System updates CHECK NOW Resetting your tablet A clean boot restores your tablet to the factory settings To perform a clean boot open the Apps list and tap Settings then tap Backup reset Factory data reset tap RESET TABLET and then tap ERASE EVERYTHING to format your tablet Note Downloading new firmware can take up to 40 minutes dependi...

Page 43: ...is not muted 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 Multimedia on page 46 for more information Why can t I view my video files You may be trying to v...

Page 44: ...ice 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 microSD card Unlock pattern I forgot my unlock pattern After five wrong entries you can reset your unlock pattern Tap For...

Page 45: ...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 46: ...PS LCD capacitive multi touch screen 1280 x 720 resolution Multimedia Built in mono speaker 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 2 0 port OTG...

Page 47: ...udio video recording Expansion microSD card slot SDXC up to 128 GB Battery 10 28 Wh 2780 mAh 3 7 V 1 cell Li ion battery pack Battery life Up to 6 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...

Page 48: ...ons Dimensions Height 193 1 mm Width 102 4 mm Thickness 9 35 mm Weight 250 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 ...

Page 49: ...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 50: ...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...

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Page 52: ...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 53: ...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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