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4 - Getting started with your tablet

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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:
• ENDURO Urban T1  tablet
• Product setup and safety information
• Power cord
• 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 recharge the battery as needed.

Note

If the battery has been depleted for a while, please charge the tablet for at 
least 30 minutes using the adapter.

Summary of Contents for ENDURO Urban T1

Page 1: ...ENDURO Urban T1 User s Manual ...

Page 2: ...gle Android Google Play YouTube and other marks are trademarks of Google LLC Important This manual contains proprietary information that is protected by copyright laws The information 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...

Page 3: ...iles between your tablet and a PC 27 Connecting a Bluetooth device 28 Going online 30 Managing Wi Fi connections 30 Data saver background data 30 Browsing the internet 31 Google services 32 Using the camera and video recorder 35 Camera video icons and indicators 35 Taking a photo 36 Recording a video 36 Camera and video options 37 Advanced settings 39 Network internet 39 Connected devices 41 Apps ...

Page 4: ...re missing or damaged contact your dealer immediately ENDURO Urban T1 tablet Product setup and safety information Power cord 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 recharge the battery as needed Note If the battery has been depleted for a while please charge the tablet for at least 30 minu...

Page 5: ...m Description 1 Volume control key Increases and decreases the tablet volume 2 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 3 Microphone Receives audio for voice searches video chats and Internet calls ...

Page 6: ...rt for the AC adapter For more information see Charging your tablet on page 9 6 Speakers Delivers stereo audio output 7 MicroSD card slot Insert a microSD card into the slot Pull the lip down to open the port fully 8 Touchscreen 10 1 LED backlit LCD 9 Front facing camera A 2 megapixel camera for video chats and selfies 10 Rear facing camera A 5 megapixel camera for taking high resolution images No...

Page 7: ... button to wake it up For more information see Waking your tablet on page 25 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 have Inter...

Page 8: ...ounts for personal and business contacts you can access and synchonize them from the Accounts settings section See Multiple Google accounts on page 43 Note If Google Play Store is updating apps in the background opening new apps may consume memory and may affect the performance on your device ...

Page 9: ...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 10: ...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 11: ...n When you start 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 Personalizing Home screens on page 19 Folders are groups of apps that occupy one space on a Home screen See Adding folders to a Home screen on page 21 Widgets provide special functions quick shortcuts to special app features or se...

Page 12: ...o add app icons or widgets To add additional screens tap hold and then drag an icon to the right edge of the screen See Moving an app or folder on page 19 and Adding widgets to a Home screen on page 21 Search Status and notification bar Navigation Note Bundled apps differ depending on region and configuration Note Removing or moving all apps and widgets from a Home screen will automatically remove...

Page 13: ... 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 Previous app Double tap the Overview icon to switch directly to the previously used app Split screen mode If you are using a compatible app tap and hold the Overview icon to enter split screen mode See Split screen mode on page 17 Favorites bar T...

Page 14: ...rrectly To change permissions later open the app information in Settings Apps notifications then tap App Permissions to turn permissions on or off Search Search enables you to use a single quick search to locate a variety of information on the internet and on your tablet To use Search simply tap in the search bar and type your query Searching on the internet As you type a list displays search sugg...

Page 15: ...history Voice search and OK Google With voice actions you can send text messages place calls send emails find directions search the internet and even send a note to yourself using your voice To start a voice search open Google app then say OK Google or tap the microphone in the search bar For information on using voice search in the Chrome app see Voice Search in Chrome on page 33 Status and notif...

Page 16: ...uick Settings tiles with one swipe swipe down with two fingers Quick Settings tiles Icon Name Description Brightness Slide to adjust the screen s brightness Wi Fi Tap to toggle Wi Fi on and display Wi Fi settings Small up and down arrows mean information is being transmitted Battery usage Tap to see battery charge levels and access Battery Saver settings Do not disturb Tap to silence some or all n...

Page 17: ...the Home screen tap and hold the Overview icon to enter split screen mode The app that is open will move to the left or top of the screen and the Overview of recently opened apps will open on the Airplane mode Tap to toggle Airplane mode on and off When on wireless connectivity is turned off unless you choose to turn a network on again Location Tap to toggle your device s location services on and ...

Page 18: ...e both at the same time Drag the divider to increase the size of one window to two thirds of the screen Note You may view two tabs from Chrome in split screen mode Open Chrome with more than one tab while in split screen mode the Menu icon and select Move to other window ...

Page 19: ...d hold an app or folder you want to move To view information about the app drag it to App info at the top of the screen Otherwise release your finger to place the app To place the app on an different Home screen do the following 1 Slide your finger to the right or left side of the screen 2 Hold the app there until you are on the desired Home screen Note In certain apps you may tap and hold selecte...

Page 20: ...20 Using your tablet 3 Release your finger to place the app ...

Page 21: ...to display the apps inside and then tap and hold the app icon that you want to remove Drag and drop the icon to a new position If you remove all but one shortcut the folder will be removed 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...

Page 22: ... Remove option appears at the top of the screen Simply drag the item to the Remove option Changing the 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 screen and tap Set wallpaper in the top left corner of the screen To choose an image to use as wallpaper tap My photos then select a location...

Page 23: ...gle keyboard settings To use a different keyboard language or change settings tap Settings Tap System Languages input and tap the option you want to modify Predictive text or auto correction The Google keyboard can provide predictive text input As you tap the letters of a word a selection of words are displayed above the keyboard that continue the sequence of letters tapped or are a close match al...

Page 24: ...asted 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 select If you can select this text a cursor is inserted below the text 2 Tap and hold the text or word you want to select The selected text is highlighted with a tab at each end of the selection 3 Drag either tab to expand or reduce the amount of sele...

Page 25: ...predefined alarms on your tablet by default To add or edit alarm settings open Clock from the Home Screen then tap Tap the ON OFF switch next to a preset alarm to turn it on or off or tap to create a new alarm Tap a preset alarm to edit it You can Set the alarm time Give it a label name e g Work Set which days to repeat the alarm Set a ringtone Tap to delete an alarm Waking your tablet If the scre...

Page 26: ...word on page 47 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 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 ...

Page 27: ...nder 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 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 US...

Page 28: ...etooth device you must first pair the devices To do so do the following 1 Open Settings then under Connected devices tap Connection preferences Bluetooth 2 Turn Bluetooth on and tap Pair new device 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 tab...

Page 29: ... Only A2DP stereo headsets playback only no microphone are supported Note Please check for updates to the tablet s software which may add support for additional Bluetooth devices open Settings System About tablet System updates CHECK NOW ...

Page 30: ...nd data 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 If an app is using too much data or you need to control how your data service is used open Settings Network internet then Data Usage and turn Data Saver on Tap to see a list of apps installed on your device you may disa...

Page 31: ... enter a website address tap the address box at the top of the page Enter the address using the keyboard and tap To navigate forward and backward in your browser s history tap the arrow icons To adjust browser settings and perform other tasks tap the Menu icon Chrome enables you to open multiple tabs When a page is open tap the small New tab button Simply tap one of the open tabs across the top of...

Page 32: ...address and tap Next to automatically connect to your account If your account requires more information tap Manual setup instead Composing an email 1 Make sure your tablet is connected to the internet 2 Open Gmail from the Home screen 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 be...

Page 33: ...rome With voice actions you can 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 and speak your command or query Note Voice Search is available only in selected regions ...

Page 34: ...n app tap Install to download and install the app Using downloaded apps Once you ve downloaded and installed an app you may find it in the Home screen Some apps may be automatically added to an existing folder For example apps from Google may be added to the Google folder Certain apps provide both an app and widget or only provide a widget with no app shortcut See Personalizing Home screens on pag...

Page 35: ...ng This section will take you through all the steps in taking photos and videos with your tablet To activate the camera or video recorder tap Camera on the Home screen Camera video icons and indicators Quick settings Settings Shutter video buttons Shutter video buttons Note You can only save photos and videos to internal memory ...

Page 36: ...e screen For more information about modes settings and options see Camera and video options on page 37 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 Picture to take the photo Recording a video 1 Ensure the options described above are set to your preferences 2 Frame your subject and steady your tablet and...

Page 37: ...nd video options Quick settings Tap an icon to change turn HDR on or off or to switch between the front and rear cameras Settings Settings are divided into two sections Camera and Video Camera Adjust camera image settings with these options Setting Options Scene mode Select Off Auto Night Sunset Party Portrait Landscape Night portrait Theatre Beach Snow Steady photo Fireworks Sports or Candle ligh...

Page 38: ...ndscape Night portrait Theatre Beach Snow Steady photo Sports or Candle light EIS On off electronic image stabilization Microphone On off Video quality FHD 1920 x 1080 HD 1280 x 720 VGA 640 x 480 CIF 352 x 288 White balance Select Auto Incandescent Daylight Fluorescent Cloudy Twilight Shade or Warm fluorescent Anti flicker Select Auto Off 50 Hz or 60 Hz ...

Page 39: ...rner for additional options 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 If an app is using too much data or you need to control how your data service is used open the Data Usage menu and turn Data Saver on Tap to see a list of apps installed on your device you...

Page 40: ...mitted on board Always follow instructions such as switching 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 Network internet tap Airplane mode Alternatively swipe down from the top of the screen to use the airplane mode tile Virtual Private Network VPN This option enables you to connect to a pr...

Page 41: ...n the notifications may be seen Apps Closing an application To close an active app open the Overview screen Swipe up or down to find the app you wish to close Swipe the app to the right to close the app Forcing an app to stop If an app is causing problems on your tablet you can force it to stop Open Settings then select Apps notifications Tap the app you wish to stop tap FORCE STOP and confirm Uni...

Page 42: ...ancement Brightness level Adjusts screen brightness Night Light Makes display easier on your eyes by shifting the color of your screen to amber You can set a schedule to turn on this feature Adaptive brightness Sets the screen brightness to automatically adjust to your environment and activities Bluelight Shield Protects your eyes by reducing blue light emissions from the screen Wallpaper Set the ...

Page 43: ... type of account and then follow the instructions Google Sync In your Google account you can set synchronization for Google products including Browser Calendar Gmail Google Photos and others From the Settings menu tap Accounts Google and under Accounts tap your account name your Gmail email address Tap the toggle next to the item to turn auto sync on or off To manually synchronize an item make sur...

Page 44: ...en Settings System Date time To set an alarm see Setting an alarm on page 25 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 operating system or firmware updates open Settings System About tablet System updates CHECK NOW Note If you travel frequently or live in an area that uses da...

Page 45: ...ablet to factory settings To perform a reset open Settings then tap System Reset options Erase all data factory reset tap RESET TABLET and then ERASE EVERYTHING Important This will erase all your personal information any contacts stored on your tablet and any programs you installed ...

Page 46: ...e 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 Try a different app Why can t I view my video files You may be trying to view a video that is not supported Try a different app Why can t I play my music files You may be trying to play a file that is not ...

Page 47: ... almost full You may need to delete installed apps or move media files to the microSD card Unlock pattern PIN or password I forgot my unlock pattern PIN or password You must reset and restore your tablet 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 char...

Page 48: ...erating system Display 10 1 IPS LCD capacitive multi touch screen Full HD 1920 x 1200 resolution Multimedia Two built in stereo speakers Built in digital microphone Connectivity 802 11a b g n ac wireless LAN Bluetooth 4 1 Navigation GPS GLONASS Camera Front camera 2 megapixel 720p HD audio video recording Rear camera 5 megapixel 720p HD audio video recording ...

Page 49: ...test results Dimensions Width 260 2 mm Depth 170 2 mm Height 9 8 mm Weight 627 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 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 wil...

Page 50: ...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 51: ...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 53: ...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 54: ...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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