Acer Liquid Express User Manual Download

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Setting up

Unpacking your smartphone

Your new smartphone comes packed in a protective box. Carefully unpack the box
and remove the contents. If any of the following items is missing or damaged,
contact your dealer immediately:

• Acer Liquid Express Smartphone
• Battery
• Quick  Guide
• USB  cable
• AC  adapter
• Headset

Getting to know your smartphone

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Item

Description

Power button

Press to turn the screen on/off or enter sleep mode;
press and hold to turn the smartphone on or off.

3.5 mm headphone jack

Connect to stereo headphones.

Phone speaker

Emits audio from your smartphone; suitable for holding
to your ear.

LED indicator

Indicates battery charge status.

Touchscreen

3.2-inch, 320 x 480 pixel capacitive touchscreen to
display data, phone content and enter information.

Summary of Contents for Liquid Express

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

Page 2: ...ual Model E320 E320N First issue 9 2011 Acer Liquid Express Smartphone Model number __________________________________ Serial number ___________________________________ Date of purchase ________________________________ Place of purchase ________________________________ ...

Page 3: ... terms of this Agreement 7 Transfer your rights under this Agreement to any third parties 8 Export the Software in contravention of applicable export laws and regulations or i sell export re export transfer divert disclose technical data or dispose of any Software to any prohibited person entity or destination including without limitation Cuba Iran North Korea Sudan and Syria or ii use any Softwar...

Page 4: ...TAL DAMAGES THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU TERMINATION 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 pho...

Page 5: ...artphone 12 Using the touchscreen 13 The Idle screen 15 The Home screen 16 Managing contacts Managing your contacts 21 Making calls Before making a call 23 Making a call 23 The voice call screen 25 Internet calling Adding an Internet calling account 26 Editing or removing an Internet calling account 26 Using Internet calling 26 Receiving Internet calls 26 Calling a contact s Internet calling addre...

Page 6: ...o tagging 36 Advanced settings Putting your smartphone in Airplane mode 37 Adjusting settings 37 Connecting to a PC 41 FM radio 42 Multimedia playback 42 Restoring to factory settings 44 Accessories and tips Using the headset 46 Using a Bluetooth headset 46 Inserting a microSD Card 46 Appendix FAQ and troubleshooting 47 Other sources of help 48 Warnings and precautions 48 Emergency calls 51 Dispos...

Page 7: ...ediately register it This will give you access to some useful benefits such as Faster service from our trained representatives Membership in the Acer community receive promotions and participate in customer surveys The latest news from Acer Hurry and register as other advantages await you How to register To register your Acer product please visit mobile acer com Click PRODUCT REGISTRATION and foll...

Page 8: ...AC adapter Headset Getting to know your smartphone Views No Item Description 1 Power button Press to turn the screen on off or enter sleep mode press and hold to turn the smartphone on or off 2 3 5 mm headphone jack Connect to stereo headphones 3 Phone speaker Emits audio from your smartphone suitable for holding to your ear 4 LED indicator Indicates battery charge status 5 Touchscreen 3 2 inch 32...

Page 9: ...cro USB connector Connect to a USB cable charger 11 Microphone Internal microphone 12 Handsfree speaker Emits audio from your smartphone suitable for handsfree use 13 Camera A 5 megapixel camera for taking high resolution images 14 Flash LED flash for camera LED state Description Off Normal status Constantly on Battery is fully charged and the device is plugged in Slow flashing Device plugged in B...

Page 10: ... Place the battery into the battery compartment lining up the battery connectors with those at the bottom of the compartment Align the tabs on the cover into the slots on the phone Gently press the cover until it snaps in place CAUTION RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS Charging the battery For initial use you need ...

Page 11: ...ou may wish to increase your smartphone s storage by inserting a microSD Card into the slot provided This is next to the SIM card slot 1 Turn off the phone by pressing and holding the power button 2 Open the cover and remove the battery as described in Removing the battery on page 11 3 Insert the SIM or microSD Card as shown 4 Replace the battery and battery cover Note Ensure that the microSD Card...

Page 12: ...feature then tap Skip Creating multiple Google accounts You can create and easily access multiple Google accounts Press the Menu button and then tap Settings Accounts sync Add account 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 swit...

Page 13: ...uch 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 list 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 y...

Page 14: ... on the type of text you enter e g a key to add a smiley is available when typing a text message Like other keys tap and hold for additional options Text assistance The standard XT9 keyboard has various features that assist you to enter correct text Press the Menu button and then tap Settings Language keyboard XT9 Text Input You can also tap and then tap From here you can enable or disable the fol...

Page 15: ...idgets tap Home Decor from the applications menu and select Idle Screen Tap Add widget to open a list of available widgets To reposition a widget tap and hold the widget You may then drag the widget to any point on the grid A red background indicates that the widget may not be placed in the chosen position usually because widgets may not overlap A green background indicates the position can be use...

Page 16: ...ions Tap an icon to open the application Drag the application dock towards the top of the screen to see the applications menu To change applications see Changing application dock icons on page 20 The extended Home screen The Home screen extends to either side of the screen giving you more room to add icons widgets or features To view the extended screen slide your finger to the left or right Addin...

Page 17: ...pplications that you can add to your Home screen Widgets are handy applications that you can add to your Home screen to display various information You can also add folders to your Home screen There are some pre defined folders available or you can add a New folder This will be placed on your Home screen and named Folder To change the name of the folder tap to open it Tap and hold the name bar at ...

Page 18: ...the Home button to return to the Home screen then start the new application To view your active applications press and hold the Home button Then tap an icon to go to the application Tip To prolong battery life it is better to close an application when you ve finished using it Do this by either pressing the Back key or the Menu button and selecting Exit if available The applications menu The applic...

Page 19: ...S in use No signal Connected to EDGE mobile network SIM card is invalid or not installed EDGE in use Vibrate mode Connected to 3G mobile network Ringer is silenced 3G in use Phone microphone is off Cellular signal strength Battery is very low Connected to a wireless network Battery is low Bluetooth is on Battery is partially drained Connected to a Bluetooth device Battery is full Airplane mode Wir...

Page 20: ...of the screen New unread SMS MMS Call in progress Problem with sending SMS MMS Call in progress using Bluetooth New Google Talk message Missed call New voicemail Call on hold Upcoming event Call forwarding is activated Syncing data Song is playing Problem with sign in or sync Uploading data SD card or USB storage is full Downloading data An open wireless network is available Download finished Phon...

Page 21: ...u Adding a contact Tap New contact to add a new contact You may also scan a person s profile barcode to add the person to your contact list or group To create a contact you will be asked to enter the contact s Given and Family name Phone numbers Email addresses IM addresses Postal addresses You may also Enter information such as organizations the contact belongs to Add any personal notes about the...

Page 22: ...om the contact to voicemail To assign an image to your contact tap the silhouette and select whether to take a photo or select an image from your smartphone s picture gallery Tip You may also create a contact from an already dialed or received number see Saving a dialed number to contacts on page 24 ...

Page 23: ...acts and display them in the list above the keypad Also instead of typing a phone number you may enter the contact name using the predictive text letters 2 for a b or c 3 for d e or f etc If the letter combinations match a contact name it will be displayed If the contact you need is displayed simply tap the contact name to make a call Dialing a number from Call Log Your call history can be viewed ...

Page 24: ...an international number When dialing international numbers there is no need to enter the international direct dialing prefix 00 etc before the country code Simply tap and hold 0 on the onscreen number pad until appears onscreen Warning International call rates can vary greatly depending on the country you are calling and your network provider We suggest you check all call rates with your network p...

Page 25: ...all To end a call press End Call from the voice call screen Voice call options Saving a dialed number to contacts You can save a number you have dialed to your contacts for future use 1 Select the number from the Call log tab and tap Add to contacts 2 Tap Create new contact and select how to complete the action Please refer to Adding a contact on page 22 Conference calls If you have one call on ho...

Page 26: ...You can configure your phone to receive Internet calls made to an Internet calling account you added to your phone To receive Internet calls tap Settings Call settings Accounts Make sure the Receive incoming calls box is checked Calling a contact s Internet calling address You must add an Internet calling address to a contact to be able to place an Internet call to them To make an Internet call op...

Page 27: ...me You can also select from your contact Once you have entered the recipient enter your message in the text box labeled Type to compose Note SMS messages may be up to 160 characters long If your message is longer than 160 characters it will be sent as multiple linked messages Most phones will automatically join the linked messages to present the recipient with a single long message however some ol...

Page 28: ...ofile before you can send MMS messages Normally your smartphone will set up the profile for you based on information retrieved from your provider Tip Ask your network provider for the necessary information if you need to manually set up the MMS profile Receiving MMS messages When a new MMS message arrives a message icon appears at the top of the screen and a notification message is displayed 1 Ope...

Page 29: ...age to view the content 4 To reply to the message enter your text in the text box labeled Type to compose and tap Send Simple text replies will be sent as SMS messages If you wish to attach a file press the Menu button and tap Attach You will be presented with a menu of options 5 When you have finished composing the message press the Menu button and tap Send ...

Page 30: ...ld the back button You may open multiple pages When a page is open press the Menu button and tap New window from the menu that opens Tap Windows to view all the windows that are open You can zoom in or out of pages using the zoom bar that appears when you tap the screen Tap and hold an item on a page to open a contextual menu Voice search Note Voice search is available only in some regions With vo...

Page 31: ...e sure your smartphone is connected to a data or Wi Fi connection 2 From the Applications menu tap Gmail 3 Press the Menu button and then tap Compose 4 Enter the recipient s email address the subject and message 5 When you are finished composing your message tap Send Setting up Email Your smartphone enables you to access your email Most popular ISPs can be set up in two steps Tap Email to start se...

Page 32: ...roceed with the installation You may keep track of the download progress from the Notification Area Important Some applications may require payment before you can download them You will need to have a Google Checkout account in order to pay for these applications Uninstalling downloaded applications Once you ve downloaded and installed an application you may uninstall the application by tapping Se...

Page 33: ...ition and navigate by using spoken turn by turn driving instructions with Navigation view where your friends are and places of interest and local businesses on Google Maps using Places and Latitude Important Maps does not have information about every location Using the map Tap the Maps icon in the applications menu Drag the map with your finger to move the map around To zoom in or out 1 Tap the pl...

Page 34: ... the Applications tab and tap Camera Camera icons and indicators In the camera window the four icons on the left allow you to switch between camera and camcorder change the flash setting and view the gallery of pictures or videos Use the zoom slider at the bottom of the screen to adjust the zoom Tap the flash icon to cycle through the different modes Icon Description Takes you to the gallery Activ...

Page 35: ...ccess camera settings menu Setting Description Color effect Select a color effect None Mono Negative Sepia Aqua Review duration Set how long the picture remains on screen after capturing it Select ISO Select the light sensativity Picture quality Select photo quality Auto Exposure Select the metering mode Geo tagging Set geo tagging Anti Banding Set anti banding Reset to default Restore all setting...

Page 36: ...cally saved Once you have taken a photo or video you can view it in Gallery by tapping the thumbnail icon in the upper right corner Alternatively open the Applications tab and tap Gallery From Gallery you can share the file directly using various services You can aslo view your photos and videos using the Acer Media application Note Share options vary depending on the file type Geo tagging Geo tag...

Page 37: ...ttings for your phone data Wi Fi and Bluetooth connections Activating or deactivating connections Open the Applications menu and tap Settings Wireless networks to manage your connection settings Each connection will have a green check when turned on Item Description Airplane mode Disable all wireless connections so you can safely use this device onboard an aircraft Wi Fi Turn the Wi Fi function on...

Page 38: ... enable NFC open the Applications menu and tap Settings Wireless networks NFC The box next to NFC will have a green check when turned on Note To send or recieve tags your phone must be turned on and not in sleep mode Sending tags 1 Open the Applications menu tap Settings Wireless networks and tap the box next to NFC to enable it 2 Open the Application menu and tap Tags 3 Tap My tag at the top of t...

Page 39: ...et the Network SSID and adjust security between Open and WPA2 PSK Tap Save to finish Note When your smartphone is serving as a Wi Fi hotspot you can t use your phone s applications to access the Internet via its Wi Fi connection Phone network settings Tap Mobile networks to adjust your network settings You can turn data connection on or off when roaming restrict the connection to 2G networks only ...

Page 40: ...ice mail and text message center numbers You can also view and modify these settings manually through the Phone Settings screen Open the Applications menu and tap Settings Call settings Item Description Silent mode Silence all sounds except media and alarms Vibrate Sets vibration options Volume Sets volume for Ringtone Media Alarm and Notifications Phone ringtone Sets your phone s ringtone Notific...

Page 41: ... your phone and never worry about losing them again Sync in real time or adjust it as you please Push the Menu button and then tap Settings Accounts sync to access the synchronization settings To have your smartphone auto sync make sure Background data and Auto sync are checked To manage synchronization of individual accounts tap an account to see their settings Google Sync In Google you can set s...

Page 42: ...dia you have stored on your phone Acer Media enables you to listen to music view video clips and pictures upload photos and videos to social networking sites or send MMS messages with photo attachments The following formats are supported Note Music recognition technology and related data are provided by Gracenote Gracenote Gracenote logo and logotype and the Powered by Gracenote logo are either a ...

Page 43: ...ng Acer clear fi Tap any of the connected devices and then tap Photo Video or Music to browse media files on that connected device Note To use clear fi your devices need be on the same network wired or wireless with clear fi installed software Adjusting the volume Adjust the volume of your phone using the volume button on the side of the phone Alternatively you can set the Ringer volume and Media ...

Page 44: ...l and private data Closing an application To close an active application in the Applications menu tap Settings Applications Manage applications Tap the Running tab then tap the program you wish to close Select Stop to close the program Uninstalling an application You can remove programs installed on your smartphone to free up extra storage memory Tap and hold a program icon from the Applications m...

Page 45: ...hen all other options have failed to restore your smartphone to an operational state Warning This will erase all your personal information any contacts stored on your phone and any programs you installed If your phone is responding to screen input then open Settings from the Applications menu Tap Privacy Factory data reset click Reset phone and then Erase everything to format your phone ...

Page 46: ...llows you to use the unit handsfree when making calls without the inconvenience of wires Creating a new access point When you need to add another GPRS 3G EDGE connection on your phone obtain the access point name and settings including username and password if required from your wireless service provider 1 Open the Applications menu and tap Settings Wireless networks Mobile networks Access Point N...

Page 47: ...m information and performance How do I check the OS version of my device Press the Menu button and then tap Settings About phone to check the OS version Build number and other hardware and software information Power I can t turn on the device The battery power may be depleted Recharge the device Refer to Charging the battery on page 10 for more information RAM ROM How do I check the RAM and ROM me...

Page 48: ... or damage and even a risk of explosion from the battery pack CAUTION when listening to music To protect your hearing follow these instructions Increase the volume gradually until you can hear clearly and comfortably Do not increase the volume level after your ears have adjusted Do not listen to music at high volumes for extended periods Do not increase the volume to block out noisy surroundings D...

Page 49: ...o not short circuit the battery Accidental short circuiting can occur when a metallic object such as a coin clip or pen causes direct connection of the positive and negative terminals of the battery These look like metal strips on the battery This might happen for example when you carry a spare battery in your pocket or purse Short circuiting the terminals may damage the battery or the connecting ...

Page 50: ... Pacemaker manufacturers recommend that a minimum separation of 15 3 cm 6 be maintained between wireless devices and a pacemaker to avoid potential interference with the pacemaker These recommendations are consistent with the independent research by and recommendations of Wireless Technology Research Persons with pacemakers should do the following Always keep the device more than 15 3 cm 6 from th...

Page 51: ...reless device for essential communications like medical emergencies If certain features are in use you may first need to turn those features off before you can make an emergency call Consult this guide or your service provider for more information When making an emergency call give all the necessary information as accurately as possible Your wireless device may be the only means of communication a...

Page 52: ... car on a hot day or when temperatures are below freezing point Also keep it away from heaters and other sources of heat 5 DO NOT use or store your smartphone in any location that is dusty damp or wet 6 DO use a soft damp cloth to clean your smartphone If the surface of the screen becomes soiled clean it with a soft cloth moistened with diluted window cleaning solution 7 DO NOT press down on the s...

Page 53: ...lity stereo output Mono speaker 0 5 W max Omni directional microphone Formats supported USB connector Micro USB connector USB client DC power in 5 V 1 A Connectivity Bluetooth 2 1 EDR and A2DP support IEEE Wi Fi 802 11 b g n WLAN GSM 850 900 1800 1900 UMTS 900 2100 EU models UMTS 850 1900 US models HSDPA HSUPA US models GPRS EDGE GPS AGPS NFC Type Formats Audio playback MP3 AMR WMA Ringtone MP3 MI...

Page 54: ... battery replaceable 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 Dimensions Height 115 mm Width 60 8 mm Thickness 13 4 mm Weight 138 g with battery ...

Page 55: ...e overcharging may shorten its lifetime If left unused a fully charged battery will lose its charge over time If the battery is completely discharged it may take a few minutes before the charging indicator appears on the display or before any calls can be made Use the battery only for its intended purpose Never use any charger or battery that is damaged Do not short circuit the battery Accidental ...

Page 56: ...ctrical and electronic equipment RoHS and its amendments Prevention of hearing loss Caution Permanent hearing loss may occur if earphones or headphones are used at high volume for prolonged periods of time This device have been tested to comply with the Sound Pressure Level requirement laid down in the applicable EN 50332 1 and or EN 50332 2 standards Note For France mobile headphones or earphones...

Page 57: ...e Please check with ART for the latest information www art telecom fr Note Your WLAN Card transmitts less than 100 mW but more than 10 mW List of National Codes This equipment may be operated in the following countries 01 Ain Orientales 02 Aisne 03 Allier 05 Hautes Alpes 08 Ardennes 09 Ariege 11 Aude 12 Aveyron 16 Charente 24 Dordogne 25 Doubs 26 Drome 32 Gers 36 Indre 37 Indre et Loire 41 Loir et...

Page 58: ...ment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment RF exposure warning The equipment complies with FCC RF exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled ...

Page 59: ...minimum of 1 cm from your body when the phone is switched on Certificate Information SAR This device meets the EU requirements 1999 519 EC on the limitation of exposure of the general public to electromagnetic fields by way of health protection The limits are part of extensive recommendations for the protection of the general public These recommendations have been developed and checked by independ...

Page 60: ...eloped ratings for some of their mobile phones to assist hearing device users in finding phones that may be compatible with their hearing devices Not all phones have been rated Phones that have been rated have a label on the box Your device has been tested for hearing aid device compatibility and has a M3 rating These ratings are not guarantees Results will vary depending on the level of immunity ...

Page 61: ...ollowing two conditions 1 This device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence L exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes 1 l appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillag...

Page 62: ...s device and its antenna s must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter Note The county code selection feature is disabled for products marketed in the US or Canada ...

Page 63: ...kiftning må kun ske med batteri af samme fabrikat og type Levér det brugte batteri tilbage til leverandøren VARNING Explosionsfara vid felaktigt batteribyte Använd samma batterityp eller en ekvivalent typ som rekommenderas av apparattillverkaren Kassera använt batteri enligt fabrikantens instruktion VAROITUS Paristo voi räjähtää jos se on virheellisesti asennettu Vaihda paristo ainoastaan laiteval...

Page 64: ...0 2007 EN 60950 1 EN 60950 1 2006 A1 2010 EN 50332 1 2000 EN 50332 2 2003 EN 50360 2001 AC 2006 EN 62209 1 2006 EN 62311 2008 EN 62209 2 2010 We hereby declare that the above named product is in conformance to all the essential requirements of the R TTE Directive 99 5 EC issued by the Commission of the European Community The conformity assessment procedure referred to in Article 10 and detailed in...

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