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Expansion

• microSD memory card slot (up to 32 GB)

Battery

• 2400 mAh Lithium polymer 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

163 mm

Width

83 mm

Thickness

9.6 mm

Weight

195 g (with battery)

Summary of Contents for Liquid S1 Duo

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Page 2: ...n 7 2013 Acer Liquid S1 Duo Smartphone Model number _______________________________________________ Serial number _______________________________________________ Date of purchase ____________________________________________ Place of purchase ___________________________________________ ...

Page 3: ...cts 20 Managing your contacts 20 Making calls 21 Before making a call 21 Making a call 21 The voice call screen 23 Internet calling 25 Adding an Internet calling account 25 Editing or removing an Internet calling account 25 Using Internet calling 25 Receiving Internet calls 25 Calling a contact s Internet calling address 25 Calling a phone number using Internet calling 25 Messaging 27 Creating a n...

Page 4: ...ne mode 43 Restarting your phone 43 Adjusting settings 43 Connecting to a PC 47 FM radio 48 Multimedia playback 48 Restoring to factory settings 49 Accessories and tips 50 Using the headset 50 Using a Bluetooth headset 50 Inserting a microSD Card 50 Managing your SIM cards 51 Appendix 53 FAQ and troubleshooting 53 Other sources of help 54 Warnings and precautions 54 Emergency calls 56 Taking care ...

Page 5: ...mmediately Acer Liquid S1 Duo Smartphone Battery Quick Guide USB cable AC adapter Headset Note In box content varies depending on country and region Getting to know your smartphone Views 1 2 3 4 8 6 5 7 9 10 11 12 13 No Item Description 1 Volume up down button Increases or decreases the phone volume 2 3 5 mm headphone jack Connects to stereo headphones 3 Front facing camera Useful for taking self ...

Page 6: ...citive touchscreen to display data phone content and enter information 5 Phone speaker Emits audio from your smartphone suitable for holding to your ear 6 Light and proximity sensors Detect ambient light and proximity to automatically adjust screen brightness or turn the screen on or off 7 Microphone Internal microphone 8 Power button Press to turn the screen on off or enter sleep mode press and h...

Page 7: ... as needed Connect the AC adapter cord to the micro USB connector on your smartphone Removing the battery Open the battery compartment as shown in Installing the battery on page 6 Lift the battery out of the compartment by lifting at the bottom of the battery Replace the battery cover as described above Installing a SIM or microSD Card To take full advantage of your smartphone s telephony capabili...

Page 8: ...ove the battery as described in Removing the battery on page 7 3 Insert the SIM or microSD Card as shown 4 Replace the battery and battery cover Note Ensure that the microSD Card is inserted all the way into the card slot SIM card lock Your smartphone may come with a SIM card lock i e you will only be able to use the SIM card provided by your network operator To cancel the SIM lock contact your ne...

Page 9: ...his feature then tap Skip Creating multiple Google accounts You can create and easily access multiple Google accounts Open the Application menu and then tap Settings 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 switch on ...

Page 10: ...t across to quickly access the application To change the lock screen applications see Managing the lock screen on page 16 Navigating through menus and options Back Home Menu To navigate through menus and options there are three buttons beneath the screen Back Tap this button to go to the previous page or to go up one level in a menu Home Tap this button to go directly to the Home screen Tap and ho...

Page 11: ...ation menu and then tap Settings Language input Then tap the Settings button next to Android keyboard Input languages The keyboard layout changes according to the selected language After setting up more than one language the world button appears next to the space bar Tap this button to quickly toggle between multiple input languages Text assistance The Android keyboard has various features that as...

Page 12: ...by dragging your finger and tap the word you want Press and hold the Swype key to access settings features updates preferences and help Tap the button to see numbers and special characters tap the page shift key to see even more Additional keys vary depending 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 ...

Page 13: ... in the middle of the application dock to view your applications To change applications see Changing application dock icons on page 16 Search To search for applications files or for information on the Internet tap the Google icon Simply enter the text you want to find and tap or tap one of the suggestions applications or files shown in the list Language Options Set the language used by the keyboar...

Page 14: ...ne and speak your search request See Voice search on page 30 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 Personalizing the Home screen You may personalize your Home screen by adding or removing application shortcuts or widgets and by changing th...

Page 15: ...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 correctly To remove a shortcut or widget from the Home screen tap and drag it to Remove at the top of the screen Resizing widgets Some widgets can be resized As soon as yo...

Page 16: ...lder for both icons To remove an icon from the dock tap and hold the icon to select it Either drag the icon to a different location outside the dock or to Remove at the top of the screen Changing the wallpaper Tap and hold any open area on the Home screen Tap the Wallpaper tab to change the lock screen and home wallpaper You can choose from images stored in the Gallery standard wallpapers Live Wal...

Page 17: ...or widgets tap APPS or WIDGETS at the top of the Application menu Note All images are for reference only The applications installed on your device can be different from the applications shown in illustrations Status and notification area The Notification area is at the top of the screen This area contains a variety of icons to inform you of your phone s status The left side of the Notification are...

Page 18: ... network Bluetooth is on No signal Bluetooth connected Airplane mode Wireless connectivity disconnected Please disable airplane mode before trying to make a call USB and wireless tethering are activated USB tethering is activated Wireless tethering is activated Icon Description Icon Description Battery is very low Battery is partially drained Battery is low Battery is full Battery is charging Icon...

Page 19: ...cting Exit if available New Google Talk message System update available New voicemail Missed call Upcoming event Song is playing Syncing data More notifications Warning open the notification area for more information GPS is on SD card or USB storage is full Receiving location data from GPS An open wireless network is available Uploading data Phone is connected to PC via USB Downloading data Carrie...

Page 20: ...act list or group To create a contact first choose where you want to store the contact s information You will then be asked to enter the contact s information such as name address and phone number You may scroll down the page and tap Add another field to add things such as IM addresses Add any personal notes about the contact Phonetic name Link a website To assign an image to your contact tap the ...

Page 21: ...nscreen number pad 2 Enter the number you wish to dial 3 Tap to make the call 4 To end the call tap 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 by tapping the Call Log tab at the top of the screen It displays recent received dialed and missed calls Tap the phone icon to redial To view details of the ...

Page 22: ...p on a contact to open their profile 3 Tap on the contact s phone number to call them Dialing 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...

Page 23: ... screen To do so open the Notification area and tap the Float caller button Answering or declining a call When you have an incoming call the number will be shown on the screen To accept or decline the call tap the appropriate icon and slide your finger across the screen To decline the call with a text message tap the icon and select a message Ending a call To end a call tap from the voice call scr...

Page 24: ...s 2 Tap Create new contact and select how to complete the action See Adding a contact on page 20 Conference calls If you have one call on hold and another on line you can combine both calls to create a conference call After the first call is established tap to add a second call Tap to start the conference call Icon Description Place the call on hold Mute a call Speakerphone Access the keypad while...

Page 25: ... Internet calls or to ask each time you place a call Receiving Internet calls You can configure your phone to receive Internet calls made to an Internet calling account you added to your phone From the Applications menu tap Settings then tap More under WIRELESS NETWORKS Tap Call settings Internet Call Enable Use Internet calling and tap Accounts Make sure the Receive incoming calls box is checked ...

Page 26: ...26 Important Calling a phone number using Internet calling requires that your service provider supports it and may incur additional charges Please contact your service provider if you have any questions ...

Page 27: ...xt field To select a suggested contact tap the contact s name Once you ve selected the desired contacts tap at the bottom of the screen Enter your message in the text box labeled Type message 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 ...

Page 28: ...ote You need to set up an MMS profile 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 notific...

Page 29: ... you are roaming Please contact your provider if you have any questions 3 Tap the message to view the content 4 To reply to the message enter your text in the text box labeled Type message and tap the Send icon Simple text replies will be sent as SMS messages If you wish to attach a file tap You will be presented with a menu of options 5 When you have finished composing the message tap the Menu bu...

Page 30: ...erse pinching To navigate forward and backward in your browser s history view your bookmarks adjust browser settings and perform other tasks tap the Menu button Chrome enables you to open multiple pages Tap at the top of any webpage to display all of your open tabs tap again to close Tap a tab from the list to open it To open a new tab tap New tab The number in the icon represents the number of op...

Page 31: ...mail 1 Make sure your smartphone is connected to a data or Wi Fi connection 2 From the Application menu tap Gmail 3 Tap 4 Enter the recipient s email address the subject and message 5 When you are finished composing your message tap Setting up Email Your smartphone enables you to access your email Most popular ISPs can be set up in two steps In the Application menu tap Email to start setting up yo...

Page 32: ...r 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 browse the store by category or tap the search icon to search for a specific application Once you have selected an application tap the Install button to download and install the application You will be told which ser...

Page 33: ...g downloaded applications Once you ve downloaded and installed an application you may uninstall the application from the Application menu by pressing and holding the application icon and dragging it to the Uninstall trash can located at the top left of the Home screen Note Deleting an app from the Home screen only deletes the shortcut See Adding and removing shortcuts and widgets on page 15 Altern...

Page 34: ... the map with your finger to move the map around To zoom in or out 1 Double tap a location on the map to zoom in on the location and tap once to zoom out or 2 Touch an area with two fingers at once and spread them apart to zoom in and pinch them together to zoom out Important Not all zoom levels are available for all locations ...

Page 35: ...n other devices your Cloud PC must be on and connected to the Internet If your PC has Always Connect your PC may be in Sleep mode but must be connected to a power supply not battery power AcerCloud setup for Windows To install AcerCloud on a PC without AcerCloud you can download the AcerCloud setup program from the AcerCloud website https www cloud acer com ops downloads and select AcerCloud Insta...

Page 36: ... to sign in to your AcerCloud account Create an AcerCloud ID If you do not have an AcerCloud ID you first need to sign up for an AcerCloud account which you can do from your smartphone Open the Application menu tap AcerCloud then tap New to AcerCloud and enter the requested information Make a note of the email address and password you used for your Acer Cloud ID You must use this information to si...

Page 37: ...Stream will be transfered to your Cloud PC and content on this PC will be available to your other AcerCloud devices Important If you already have a Cloud PC do NOT select this option Your Cloud PC must be connected to the Internet and have sufficient storage for all your media content AcerCloud Docs Upload When you update and save a document on your PC the document will be put into the personal cl...

Page 38: ...38 Click on the AcerCloud icon then select Open AcerCloud to see the settings window ...

Page 39: ...mera Remaining capacity effect The remaining capacity is expressed as an approximate number of images taken at the current resolution The camera window provides controls on either side of the image Tap the area of the image you want to be the point of focus for the auto focus lens only available on the rear camera Use the zoom slider to zoom in or out Tap or press the volume key to take a picture ...

Page 40: ...t the Sharpness Hue Saturation Brightness and Contrast Anti flicker Turn the anti flicker on or off or select Auto Note Some of the settings above are not available on the front camera Camera You may adjust the following Turn Zero shutter delay on or off Takes the photo immediately when you tap the shutter button None Aqua Mono Blackboard Sepia Whiteboard Negative Auto Theatre Night Beach Sunset S...

Page 41: ...wn to view and select the desired mode setting Tap an icon to select it Settings available are Taking a photo 1 Ensure you have adjusted the settings described above 2 Frame your subject and steady your smartphone 3 Zoom in or out as needed 4 Tap to take a picture Taking a panoramic photo Panoramic mode allows you to take a series of up to nine photos that the camera application will stitch togeth...

Page 42: ...zoom in or out as needed 2 Tap to start taking a video The icon will turn red to indicate that recording is in progress Tap the icon again to stop recording Supported formats Viewing photos and videos After you have taken your photo or video it is automatically saved Once you have taken a photo or video you can view it in Gallery by tapping the thumbnail in the lower right corner Alternatively ope...

Page 43: ...u 2 Tap Airplane mode to switch it ON or OFF Note When Airplane mode is active the icon will be displayed in the Notification area Restarting your phone You can restart reboot your phone if you find apps are not responding 1 Press and hold the power button until you get the phone options menu 2 Tap Restart Adjusting settings This section will show you how to adjust detailed settings for your phone...

Page 44: ... If you wish to share your mobile Internet connection with a computer you can connect your phone to a PC using the supplied USB cable 1 Plug the USB sync cable into the micro USB connector on your smartphone 2 Plug the USB client connector into an available USB port on your computer 3 Push the Menu button and then tap Settings More Tethering portable hotspot USB tethering Wi Fi Turn the Wi Fi func...

Page 45: ...new SIM card However you may prefer to manually select a network This may be a good idea when roaming Tip When you are traveling manually selecting a network may help to reduce your roaming charges Check with your home service provider for the network offering the most competitive rates at your destination 1 Open the Application menu and tap Settings More Mobile networks Network operators 2 Your p...

Page 46: ...lay settings in the Application menu tap Settings Display Item Description Vibrate Vibrates the device for incoming calls Volumes Adjust the Ringtone Notifications Alarm volumes Phone ringtone Sets your default voice calls ringtone Default notification Set your phone s default notification sound Dial pad touch tones Play tones when using dial pad Touch sounds Play sounds when touching certain UI e...

Page 47: ...email and contacts on your phone and never worry about losing them again Sync in real time or adjust it as you please In the Application menu tap Settings Under ACCOUNTS tap the appropriate account and again under ACCOUNTS tap that account s email address to access the synchronization settings To add a new account tap Add account Select the type of account AcerCloud Corporate Email Facebook or Goo...

Page 48: ...g Settings Audio profiles Volumes Setting the date and time To set the date and time open the Application menu and tap Settings Date time Tip If you travel frequently or live in an area that uses daylight saving time activate Automatic date time from this menu This will enable your smartphone to set the date and time based on information it receives from the network Setting alarms There are two pr...

Page 49: ...u are familiar with the Android operating system Restoring to factory settings You may perform a clean boot to restore your smartphone to the factory settings Note Before performing a clean boot ensure that your smartphone is not locked Press any key or tap the screen to see if the phone responds Warning You should only perform a clean boot when all other options have failed to restore your smartp...

Page 50: ... 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 Application menu and tap Settings More Mobile networks Access Point Names and select an ...

Page 51: ... Application menu and tapping Settings SIM management SIM Management Open the Application menu and tap Settings SIM management From this screen you can 1 Enable or disable each SIM 2 Configure each SIM s name phone number display numbers and assign a color to each SIM allowing you to quickly and easily recognize which SIM is active 3 Set the default SIM for voice calls messaging and data connectio...

Page 52: ...be shown the name of the SIM receiving the call In the call log the name of the SIM will be shown beneath the number of the call whether the call was missed answered or was an outgoing call in the color you defined for that SIM Limitations when using two SIMs Note If you are using data on one SIM and you make or receive a call or send or receive a text message on the other SIM the first SIM s data...

Page 53: ...ultimedia on page 58 Why can t I play my music files You may be trying to play a file that is not supported Refer to Multimedia on page 58 System information and performance How do I check the OS version of my device 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 t...

Page 54: ...ry leakage do not place the product on a vibrating surface Never use this product when engaging in sporting activities exercising or in any vibrating environment which may cause a short circuit or damage and even a risk of explosion from the battery pack Unlock pattern I forgot my unlock pattern After a certain number of wrong entries you will be presented with an option to reset your pattern Tap ...

Page 55: ...ts of the device are magnetic Metallic materials may be attracted to the device and persons with hearing aids should not hold the device to the ear with the hearing aid Do not place credit cards or other magnetic storage media near the device because information stored on them may be erased Medical devices Operation of any radio transmitting equipment including wireless phones may interfere with t...

Page 56: ...r fire resulting in bodily injury or even death Switch off the device at refueling points such as near gas pumps at service stations Observe restrictions on the use of radio equipment in fuel depots storage and distribution areas chemical plants or where blasting operations are in progress Areas with a potentially explosive atmospheres are often but not always clearly marked They include below dec...

Page 57: ... 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 58: ... 5 V 1 A Connectivity Bluetooth 4 0 with low energy technology IEEE 802 11b g n GSM 850 900 1800 1900 MHz UMTS 900 2100 MHz HSPA GPRS EDGE GPS aGPS Camera 8 MP rear with LED flash 2 MP front camera Note Specification varies depending on region and configuration Type Formats Audio playback MP3 AMR AAC LC AAC eAAC Vorbis FLAC MIDI WMA WAVE Ringtone MP3 AMR AAC LC AAC eAAC Vorbis FLAC MIDI WMA WAVE V...

Page 59: ...ote 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 163 mm Width 83 mm Thickness 9 6 mm Weight 195 g with battery ...

Page 60: ...since 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 Acciden...

Page 61: ...rmation Compliant with Russian regulatory certification RoHS compliance This product is in compliance with Directive 2011 65 EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 8 June 2011 on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances RoHS in electrical and electronic equipment and its amendments Prevention of hearing loss A pleine puissance l écoute prolongée du baladeur peut endo...

Page 62: ...ersons regardless of age and health the limits include a significant safety buffer Before radio devices can be put in circulation their agreement with European laws or limits must be confirmed only then may the CE symbol be applied N America 2 412 2 462 GHz Ch01 through Ch11 Japan 2 412 2 484 GHz Ch01 through Ch14 Europe ETSI 2 412 2 472 GHz Ch01 through Ch13 Country Austria Belgium Cyprus Czech R...

Page 63: ...osition the handset a minimum of 1 5 cm from the body Use of other accessories may not ensure compliance with ICNIRP exposure guidelines If you do not use a body worn accessory and are not holding the phone at the ear position the handset a minimum of 1 5 cm from your body when the phone is switched on During use the actual SAR level is usually much lower than the maximum value because the mobile ...

Page 64: ...64 Certification logos To view the certification logos on your device tap Settings About phone Legal information Certification logo ...

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Page 66: ...0 A12 2011 EN 50332 1 2000 EN 50332 2 2003 EN 50360 2001 A1 2012 EN 62311 2008 EN 62209 1 2006 EN 62209 2 2010 EN 62479 2010 EN 50581 2012 We hereby declare that the above named product is in conformance to all the essential requirements of the the RoHS Directive 2011 65 EU and R TTE Directive 1999 5 EC issued by the Commission of the European Community The conformity assessment procedure referred...

Page 67: ...67 Authorized person Name Harriot SL Lee For the addresses telephone numbers of Acer service centers please refer to the warranty card ...

Page 68: ...cepts the 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 an...

Page 69: ...ate 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 phones on which it was resident All disclaimers of warranties and limitation of liability set forth in this Agreement shall survive te...

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