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8 - Using your tablet

of the USB cable into the power adapter body (it will fit in only one
direction).

Connecting power

Connect the power connector to your tablet and plug the AC adapter
into any AC outlet.

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Warning

Only use the bundled power adapter to charge your device.

Note

It is normal for the tablet surface to become warm during charging or long
periods of use.

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Summary of Contents for Iconia B1

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Page 2: ...ut 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 enable Acer Remote Files Open the Acer Portal from the Home screen to sign up for an Acer ID or sign in if you already have an Acer ID Ther...

Page 3: ...ablet and a PC 20 Connecting a Bluetooth device 21 Accessories 21 Going online 22 Managing Wi Fi connections 22 Browsing the Internet 22 Setting up the Email application 23 Google services 24 Playing music 29 Multimedia playback 29 Managing people and contacts 30 Using the camera and camcorder 33 Camera camcorder icons and indicators 33 Settings 35 Taking a photo 35 Shooting a video 36 Advanced se...

Page 4: ...on the move Keep in touch with your friends via your People and social networking applications 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 B1 730 B1 730HD tablet Product setup and safety information USB cable AC adapter Warrant...

Page 5: ...port for the AC adapter For more information see Charging your tablet on page 7 3 3 5 mm headphone jack Connects to stereo headphones 4 Front facing camera A 0 3 megapixel camera for video chats and self portrait images 5 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 6 Volume control key Increases and...

Page 6: ... 1280 x 800 pixel capacitive touchscreen 8 microSD card slot Insert a microSD card into the slot 9 Rear facing camera A 2 megapixel camera for taking high resolution images 10 Speakers Emit audio No Item Description Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals ...

Page 7: ...ed in this manual Fixed prong type The prongs and power adapter body form a complete piece no assembly 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 ...

Page 8: ... power Connect the power connector to your tablet and plug the AC adapter into any AC outlet CLOSE OPEN 1 C OPEN 2 Warning Only use the bundled power adapter to charge your device Note It is normal for the tablet surface to become warm during charging or long periods of use Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals ...

Page 9: ... 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 18 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 ...

Page 10: ...croll 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 controls with widgets or shortcuts to apps Widgets display information such as the time and weather or provide additiona...

Page 11: ... Internet or tap one of the suggestions applications or files shown in the list In order to search or browse the Internet you must be connected to a wireless network See Going online on page 22 You can also choose what Google Search searches for Within search tap the Back button to hide the keyboard Then tap the Menu icon Settings Tablet search Select the applications you want Google Search to sea...

Page 12: ...cation to open it or tap anywhere on the screen to return to the Home screen The extended Home screen The Home screen extends to either side of the initial Home screen giving you more room to add widgets or organize shortcuts To view the extended Home screen swipe your finger to the left or right A total of five pages are available two to the left and two to the right To change or add widgets on a...

Page 13: ...tus and notification area 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 left side to display notification details such as current downloads and media controls such as play pause and next track when ...

Page 14: ...cription Icon Description Battery is very low Battery is full Battery is low Battery is charging Battery is partially drained 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 Icon Description Icon Description Alarm is set Speaker is silenced New Gmail message Tablet microphone is off ...

Page 15: ...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 app or widget drag it to the icon at the top of the screen To move the item to a different Home screen drag it to the side of the screen the Home screen will switch to the screen in that direction Release the item when it is positioned co...

Page 16: ... 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 or Photos selected Wallpapers or Live wallpapers that feature animated or interactive backgrounds The onscreen keyboard When you tap a text box to enter text an onscreen keyboard will appear Simply tap on keys to enter text Note Not all widgets can be resized Note The ...

Page 17: ...ove the keyboard that continue the sequence of letters tapped or are a close match allowing for errors The word list changes after every key 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 Google keyboard tap the Input options key and then Google keyboard settings Tap Auto correction or Show correction suggestions and...

Page 18: ...1 Tap where you want to insert text If you can select this text a cursor is inserted below the text To replace a word double tap the word In both cases if you previously copied text a PASTE button displays 2 If the cursor is not in the desired position simply drag it to the correct position 3 Modify the text by typing or deleting text or tapping the PASTE button Waking your tablet If the screen is...

Page 19: ...ngs Security Screen lock If you forget your unlock pattern please refer to Unlock pattern on page 44 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...

Page 20: ...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 21: ...le as a drive in your computer s file explorer 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 de...

Page 22: ...not on tap the Wi Fi ON switch 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 screen or open the application menu and s...

Page 23: ...d an item on a page to open a contextual menu 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 password tap Manual setup to enter the parameters manually or simply tap Next to fin...

Page 24: ...ns you can send emails find directions to locations search the Internet and even send a note to yourself using your voice In Chrome tap the microphone icon in the address bar for voice searches When the Speak now prompt displays state your Note Applications may not be available in all countries and regions You must activate a Google account before using Google services The first time you access Go...

Page 25: ...search box Tap Go on the keyboard to complete the command or query Play Store Tap Play Store from the home screen or application menu to open Google Play Here you can obtain a variety of add on programs and applications to enhance the functionality of your tablet Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals ...

Page 26: ...t 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 requires access in order to function correctly If none of these services seem unusual tap Accept download to proceed with the installation Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals ...

Page 27: ...15 Uninstalling downloaded applications Once you ve downloaded and installed an application you may uninstall the application from APPS Settings Apps then select the the app you wish to uninstall and 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 contact...

Page 28: ...28 Going online Hangouts services Tap on a contact to open a chat session After you have connected you can open a video chat session Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals ...

Page 29: ...display a menu The menu contains a list of views such as Listen Now My Library and Playlists and also Setttings Help and Send feedback You can return to the Home page while playing music The current track along with basic music control functions appear in the notification area See Status and notification area on page 13 Note The available option of Google Play Music varies by region For example in...

Page 30: ... contacts stored on your tablet you can sync with your Google account contacts import contacts from a contact data 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 40 Importing contacts Tap the Menu button and select Import export Import from storage Your contacts will d...

Page 31: ...ontact in the list on the left Then tap Now simply tap on a box and type the appropriate information Click on the arrow next to the name entry to see options such as adding a name prefix or phonetic name To enter multiple entries such as separate entries for mobile and home phone numbers tap the Add new to create a second entry Tap the X to remove an entry Tap Add another field for more categories...

Page 32: ...ized 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 be made to your tablet s contact list Note Set each phone number to match th...

Page 33: ...amera camcorder icons and indicators Settings Switch camera Mute microphone Last picture video taken Zoom Record button Shutter button The listed capacity is the approximate number of images that can be taken at the current resolution Remaining capacity Note It is recommended that you insert a microSD card into the microSD slot before using the camera You can only save photos and videos to interna...

Page 34: ...elect camera or camcorder zoom in or out and view the last picture video taken Tap the Record button and the camcorder immediately begins filming While filming you are unable to access camera camcorder settings however you can still take pictures Tap the red Stop recording button to stop filming Current recording length Stop recording button Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals ...

Page 35: ...om slider Exposure Increase or decrease image exposure 1 0 1 White balance Change the color balance to match the lighting Auto Daylight Cloudy Fluorescent lamp or Incandescent Timer Set the automatic timer for 2 5 or 10 seconds Grid Toggle 9x9 grid squares on or off Time lapse interval Set the time lapse interval from 1 2 5 or 10 seconds Location Set if the location from GPS is stored in the image...

Page 36: ...LC AMR WB AMR NB Viewing photos and videos 1 After you have taken your photo or video it is automatically saved normally to internal memory You can view it by tapping the thumbnail in the corner 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 fi...

Page 37: ...controls the connection Tap an entry to manage your connection settings Alternatively swipe down from the top right side of the screen 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 ...

Page 38: ... airline to make sure this is permitted onboard Switch 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 from the top right side of the screen to toggle airplane mode on or off Virtual Private Network VPN This option enables you to ...

Page 39: ...unds Plays a sound whenever a screen selection is made Screen lock sound Plays a sound when locking and unlocking the screen Item Description Brightness Adjusts screen brightness Wallpaper Set the Home screen background image Sleep Sets a delay before the screen will be turned off Daydream Controls what happens when the tablet is docked and or sleeping Font size Sets the font size so either more t...

Page 40: ...can configure synchronization options for many applications on your tablet You can also configure what types of data you synchronize for each account Some applications such as People Gmail and Calendar can sync data from multiple accounts Others sync data only from the first Google Account you sign in to on your tablet or from an account associated specifically with that application For some appli...

Page 41: ...ettings 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 Tap the ON OFF switch nex...

Page 42: ...s your tablet to the factory settings To perform a clean boot open Settings from the application menu then tap Backup reset Factory data reset tap Reset tablet and then Erase everything to format your tablet 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 preve...

Page 43: ...t 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 36 for more information Why can t I view my video files You may be trying to view a video tha...

Page 44: ...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 Forgotten pattern and enter your Google account...

Page 45: ... 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 Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals ...

Page 46: ...80 x 800 resolution for B1 730HD models 1024 x 600 for B1 730 models Multimedia Dual speakers Built in microphone Formats supported 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 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 port Downloaded from ...

Page 47: ...roSD card slot up to 32 GB Battery 14 Wh 3680 mAh 3 8 V 1 cell Li polymer battery pack Battery life Up to 7 0 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 applications will shorten battery life between charges Downloaded from LpMa...

Page 48: ... mm Thickness 9 10 mm for B1 730 models 8 95 mm for B1 730HD models Weight 320 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 Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals ...

Page 49: ...rants 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 Make one hard copy of any electronic documents inclu...

Page 50: ...Not to remove any copyright or other proprietary notices from the Software 2 To reproduce all such notices on any authorized copies you make 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...

Page 51: ...ON Without prejudice to any other rights Acer may immediately terminate this Agreement without notice if you fail to comply with any terms and conditions of this Agreement In such event you must 1 Cease all use of the Software 2 Destroy or return to Acer the original and all copies of the Software and 3 Delete the Software from all devices on which it was resident All disclaimers of warranties and...

Page 52: ...rvices is also subject to additional terms and conditions and policies which can be accessed through our global website Privacy policy During registration you will be asked to submit some information to Acer Please refer to Acer s privacy policy at www acer com worldwide support swa htm or your local Acer website Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals ...

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