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46 - Using the Camera

• Set the video 

Resolution

.

• Turn 

Audio

 on or off.

Other

You may adjust the following:
• Turn GPS 

Location

 info on or off: Stores GPS information in the 

image information.

• Choose to 

Reset to default

 camera settings.

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 the 

Shutter

 button to take a picture.

Shooting a video

1. Frame your subject and steady your smartphone and zoom in or out 

as needed.

2. Tap the 

Camcorder

 button to start taking a video. Tap the 

Pause

 or 

Stop recording

 buttons.

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 corner of the image screen. Alternatively, 
open the 

Application menu

 and tap 

Gallery

. From Gallery you can 

share the file directly using various services. Services vary depending 
on the file type.

Note

To see supported image, video, and audio formats, 

see Multimedia on 

page 71

.

 

Summary of Contents for Liquid Z220 Duo

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

Page 2: ...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 device Acer Group shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained in this manual Sign up for an Acer ID and enjoy great benefits Open the Acer Portal app from the Home screen to sign up for an Acer ID or sign...

Page 3: ...g account 29 Using internet calling 29 Receiving internet calls 29 Calling a contact s internet calling address 30 Calling a phone number using internet calling 30 Messaging 31 Creating a new message 31 Replying to a message 32 Multimedia messages 33 Receiving multimedia messages 33 Going online 35 Browsing the internet 35 Using the browser 35 Setting up Email 36 Google services 36 Setting up your...

Page 4: ... sources of help 65 Warnings and precautions 66 Medical devices 67 Vehicles 68 Potentially explosive environments 68 Emergency calls 69 Taking care of your smartphone 69 Specifications 71 Performance 71 Display 71 Multimedia 71 USB connector 71 Connectivity 72 Camera 72 Expansion 72 Battery 72 Dimensions 73 End User License Agreement 74 ...

Page 5: ...x Carefully unpack the box and remove the contents If any of the following items is missing or damaged contact your dealer immediately Your new Acer smartphone USB cable AC adapter Headset Getting to know your smartphone Views 3 2 6 7 9 1 5 4 8 Note In box content varies depending on country and region ...

Page 6: ... cable charger 3 Smartphone speaker Emits audio from your smartphone suitable for holding to your ear 4 Front facing camera Use for self portrait images and online video chat 5 Touchscreen 4 inch capacitive touchscreen to display data smartphone content and enter information 6 Volume up down button Increases or decreases the smartphone volume 7 Power button Press to turn the screen on off or enter...

Page 7: ...e has multiple SIM card holders install any combination of SIM cards Additionally you may wish to increase your smartphone s storage by inserting a microSD card into the labeled slot 1 Turn off the smartphone by pressing and holding the power button 2 Insert your fingernail into the notch located at the bottom of the phone and remove the cover as illustrated ...

Page 8: ...n 4 Align the gold colored connectors on the battery with the connectors at the top of the battery compartment and insert the battery microSD card Micro SIM 2 SIM 1 optional Note Your smartphone may be equipped with one or two SIM slots depending on model ...

Page 9: ... into the slots on the phone Gently press the cover until it snaps in place 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 network provider ...

Page 10: ...be used to synchronize your contact list email calendar and other information Open the Application menu and then tap Settings Accounts Add account Tap the type of account you want to add e g Google You will need internet access to complete the synchronization process You can create and easily access multiple Google accounts Entering your PIN When you install a SIM card for the first time you may n...

Page 11: ...nel button then it has been locked and is in sleep mode Press the power button to wake your smartphone Unlock your smartphone by sliding your finger from the bottom of the screen to the top Unlock and access the phone by sliding your finger from the left of the screen to the right Unlock and access the camera by sliding your finger from the right of the screen to the left For additional security y...

Page 12: ... from the recently opened apps list See Multitasking on page 20 Using the touchscreen Your smartphone uses a touchscreen for selecting items and entering information Use your finger to tap the screen Tap Touch 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 a...

Page 13: ...anguage To set up multiple languages tap Google Keyboard Languages Tap and disable Use system language Under Active input methods tap and enable the languages you want to add to your keyboard 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 The language being used is indicated on the space bar ...

Page 14: ...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 The Home screen The Home screen gives you quick access to information and simple controls with widgets or shortcuts These display information such as the time and weather or...

Page 15: ...on Enter the text you want to find and tap or tap one of the suggestions apps or files shown in the list In order to search or browse the internet you must be connected to a cellular data if available or wireless network See Going online on page 35 Voice search If voice search is available tap the microphone and speak your search request See Voice search on page 37 The extended Home screen The Hom...

Page 16: ...nstantly updated information or quick shortcuts to apps or special functions To move an app or widget to the Home screen tap and hold an item until it is selected The Home screen will open Drag the item to any free area on the screen To 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 ...

Page 17: ...old the app icon that you want to remove Drag and drop the icon on Remove that will appear at the top of the screen To delete a folder tap and hold on the folder and then drag and drop the folder on Remove that will appear at the top of the screen Changing application dock icons You can set icons for installed apps in the application dock Open the Application menu and find the app you want to add ...

Page 18: ...ated or interactive backgrounds Photos or Wallpapers Alternatively tap and hold anywhere on the home screen Tap WALLPAPERS to see a selection of images to set as your wallpaper The Application Apps menu To access the Application menu on the Home screen tap in the center of the dock Apps are displayed in alphabetical order Swipe the page to the left or right to see more apps ...

Page 19: ... right area displays a variety of status information such as Wi Fi connectivity signal strength battery status and time The top left area displays event icons such as a new message Drag the Notification area down the screen to view more information about new events Drag the Notification area again to access the Quick Settings ...

Page 20: ... return to the Home screen then start the new app Tap the Menu button to quickly navigate back and forth between previously opened apps Note To extend battery life it is better to close an app when you ve finished using it Do this by either pressing the Back key until it closes or the Menu button and selecting Exit if available ...

Page 21: ...Contacts app from the Application menu or tap CONTACTS from the Dialer to view your contacts If you don t have any contacts stored on your smartphone you can import your Google account contacts add a new contact or import contacts from your SIM or SD card Open the Contacts app from the Application menu and then tap to add a contact to search for a contact or tap the Menu button to open the menu ...

Page 22: ...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 Relationship status 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 When done tap at the top of the screen Tapping on a contact ...

Page 23: ...Managing contacts 23 contact or place the contact on your Home screen You may also create a contact from an already dialed or received number see Saving a dialed number to contacts on page 28 ...

Page 24: ...ork before you make a call You can confirm the smartphone status from the Notification area Note Status and notification icon colors may vary Icon Description Not connected to the network You are unable to make a call Connected to the network You may make a call Airplane mode Wireless connectivity disconnected Wi Fi Bluetooth and cellular services Please disable airplane mode before trying to make...

Page 25: ...d simply tap the contact name to make a call Dialing a number from call history Your most recent phone activities can be viewed by tapping RECENTS Tap View full call history to display all calls incoming calls outcoming calls and missed calls Note If you have multiple SIMs inserted in the smartphone you will be asked which SIM to use before the call is connected To select a SIM just tap the name o...

Page 26: ...3 On your smartphone s lock screen Tap the notification and slide to the left or right to display the missed call details Making a call to one of your contacts Calling a contact from the Contacts tab 1 Tap the CONTACTS tab to view your contacts 2 Tap on a contact to view the contact s details 3 Tap on the phone number to call them Calling a contact from the Contacts app 1 Tap Contacts the Applicat...

Page 27: ...ou have an incoming call and the screen is locked the number will be shown on the screen To accept or decline the call tap the phone icon in the middle and slide your finger across the screen To decline the call with a text message slide your finger up and select a message Important International call rates can vary greatly depending on the country you are calling and your network provider We sugg...

Page 28: ...call options Icon Description Speakerphone Mute a call Access the keypad while a call is in progress Place the call on hold Add a second call Saving a dialed number to contacts You can save a number you have dialed to your contacts for future use 1 From the RECENTS tab in your contacts tap the number and then tap DETAILS 2 Tap the menu icon Edit number before call Add to contacts 3 Tap Create new ...

Page 29: ...ive Editing or removing an internet calling account Open an existing internet calling account and make the edits you want on the SIP account details Tap Save to save your changes tap Discard to discard the changes or tap the Menu button and then select Remove account to delete the existing account Using internet calling You can configure your smartphone to use internet calling when you re connecte...

Page 30: ...to ask for each call you may also call a phone number using internet call whenever you are connected to a wireless network Dial the number and tap or select the contact you wish to place a call to then tap the internet call account you want to use to make the call Note Many modern internet calling apps automatically connect to any of your Android contacts who also have that service Any connected s...

Page 31: ...nt messages into threads To access Messaging open the Application menu Messaging or tap Messaging on the Home screen Creating a new message You can use your smartphone to compose text SMS and multimedia MMS messages Tap to compose a new message Note If you have multiple SIMs inserted in the smartphone you will be asked which SIM to use before the message is sent To select a SIM just tap the name o...

Page 32: ...ging from the Application menu to view the message list or open the Notification area to see a summary of the message Tap the summary to open the message list To reply to an SMS or MMS message open the message from the message list Enter your text in the text box labeled Type message Tap the menu button to see available options Note Text messages may be up to 160 characters long If your message is...

Page 33: ...ou reply or open another app the download will be stopped 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 Add to People Add the other contact to your contacts list Settings Additional settings for messages Option Description Note You need to set up an MMS profile before yo...

Page 34: ...34 Messaging 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 Send icon ...

Page 35: ...start browsing open the Application menu and tap Chrome To open a new website tap the address box at the top of the page Enter the address using the keyboard and tap You can zoom in or out of pages by pinching or reverse pinching To navigate forward and backward in your browser s history add and view your bookmarks see recently opened tabs and other options tap the menu button ...

Page 36: ...e setup process Google services You must activate a Google account before using Google services The first time you access Google services you must read and accept the Terms of Service Setting up your Google email 1 Make sure your smartphone is connected to a data or Wi Fi connection 2 From the Application menu tap Gmail If you did not enter your Gmail account address and password when you first st...

Page 37: ...ss the subject and message 5 When you are finished composing your message tap Voice search With voice actions you can send text messages place calls send emails find directions of establishments automatically call establishments search the internet and even send a note to yourself using your voice Tap Voice Search from the Application menu or tap the microphone icon on the Home screen ...

Page 38: ...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 app Once you have selected an app tap the Install button to download and install the app You will be told which services the app requires access in order to function correctly e g contact information wireless access GPS If none of these servi...

Page 39: ...izing the Home screen on page 16 Uninstalling downloaded apps Once you ve downloaded and installed an app you may uninstall the app by opening the Application menu and tapping Settings Apps In the downloaded tab select the app you wish to uninstall and tap Uninstall Deleting an app icon from the Home screen only deletes the shortcut Important Some apps may require payment before you can download t...

Page 40: ...fic condition and navigate by using spoken turn by turn driving instructions Also view where your friends are places of interest and local businesses Using the map Tap the Maps icon in the Application menu Drag 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 ...

Page 41: ...h your smartphone To activate the camera open the Application menu and tap Camera Camera camcorder icons and indicators Last picture Shutter button Settings Camcorder Flash video taken Mode selector Zoom Switch camera The camera window provides multiple controls on the image screen Tap the Shutter button or press the volume key to take a picture Tap the thumbnail image to open the gallery ...

Page 42: ...ing While filming you are unable to access camera camcorder settings however you can still take pictures with the Shutter button Tap the Stop recording button to stop filming Flash Last picture Shutter button video taken Pause Stop recording Zoom Time elapsed Quick settings Mode selector ...

Page 43: ...p the icons along the top to select different items Camera Capture mode Select a capture mode Scene mode Adjust photo parameters for a particular environment Color effect Applies a color effect to the image Normal Gourmet HDR Sports Off Night Auto Night portrait Landscape Portrait None Negative Mono Aqua Sepia ...

Page 44: ...d mode Scene mode Effect White balance Compensate for different lighting environments Image properties Adjust the Brightness Contrast Saturation and Sharpness Self timer Set the delay before the shutter is activated Normal Time lapse Off Night None Negative Mono Aqua Sepia Auto Fluorescent lamp Day light Incandescent Cloudy ...

Page 45: ...io Set the ISO value Turn Continuous shutter on or off Tap and hold the shutter button for continuous images Turn Touch to Capture on or off Touch anywhere on screen to take a picture Turn the on screen Grid on or off Video You may adjust the following Turn Video stabilizer on or off Note Some of the following settings are not available for the front camera ...

Page 46: ...e your subject and steady your smartphone and zoom in or out as needed 2 Tap the Camcorder button to start taking a video Tap the Pause or Stop recording buttons 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 corner of the image screen Alte...

Page 47: ...en by tapping the icon in the lower left hand corner of the image Geotagging Geotagging allows you to store the location where a photo or video was taken right in the photo or video itself For the geotag to display pictures must be taken with GPS Location info turned on ...

Page 48: ...se your smartphone as a handheld device during a flight Check with your airline to make sure this is permitted onboard Switch your smartphone off during takeoff and landing as it may interfere with aircraft electronic systems Turning Airplane mode on or off 1 Open the Notification area 2 Tap Airplane mode Note When Airplane mode is active the icon will be displayed in the Notification area ...

Page 49: ...as voice calling or messaging turn the data connection on or off set roaming preferences and associate contacts with a SIM Data usage View an estimate of the mobile data used for each SIM Call settings Configure your phone account settings More Access additional connection settings Airplane mode Disable all wireless connections so you can safely use this device onboard an aircraft Default SMS app ...

Page 50: ... device in the list of available devices You may be asked to enter a PIN on both devices to establish the connection To simply turn on or off Bluetooth open the Notification area and tap the Bluetooth button Internet sharing Tethering via USB If you wish to share your mobile internet connection with a computer you can connect your smartphone to a PC using the supplied USB cable 1 Plug the USB sync...

Page 51: ...en you insert a new SIM card However you may prefer to manually select a network This may be a good idea when roaming 1 Open the Application menu and tap Settings More Mobile networks to view your network settings 2 Your smartphone display the network settings for the installed SIM 3 Tap Preferred network type and select your preferred network from the list generated Your smartphone will attempt t...

Page 52: ...unicate with your provider and automatically obtain all necessary settings such as network name voice mail and text message center numbers You can also view and modify these settings manually through the Call settings screen From the Home screen tap Phone then tap the Menu button Settings Tap which settings you want to modify Sound To adjust your smartphone s sound settings in the Application menu...

Page 53: ... network provided time from this menu This will enable your smartphone to set the date and Default notification ringtone Set your smartphone s default notification ringtone Other sounds Enable or disable Dial pad tones Screen locking sounds Touch sounds and Vibrate on touch Item Description Item Description Brightness Adjust screen brightness Adaptive brightness Optimizes brightness level for avai...

Page 54: ...input preferences by opening the Application menu and going to Settings Language input Connecting to a PC 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 sync cable into the micro USB connector on your smartphone 2 Plug the...

Page 55: ...unt 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 and then follow the onscreen instructions Google Sync In Google you can set synchronization for Google services In your Google account s synchornization settings menu tap the checkmark next to the item you would like to have auto sync ...

Page 56: ...nc now FM radio The FM radio allows you to listen to your favorite stations while on the move Headphones must be inserted to the 3 5 mm jack as the cable functions as an antenna You can access the radio by tapping FM Radio from the Application menu Tap the back icon to turn the radio off Note You need a Google account to sync your calendar and appointments ...

Page 57: ...boot to restore your smartphone to the factory settings Before performing a clean boot ensure that your smartphone is not locked Press any key or tap the screen to see if the smartphone responds If your smartphone is responding to screen input then open Settings from the Application menu Tap Backup reset Factory data reset RESET PHONE and then ERASE EVERYTHING to format your smartphone Important Y...

Page 58: ...et Adjust the volume using the volume up down button on the smartphone End the call by pressing the button again Using a Bluetooth headset Your smartphone s Bluetooth functions make it fully compatible with all Bluetooth headsets This allows 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 4G EDGE co...

Page 59: ...ry expansion slot that accepts a microSD card to expand memory and storage capacity Please refer to Installing a SIM or microSD card on page 7 for instructions on installing a microSD card Important Some providers and countries do not allow the use of a smartphone as a modem over HSDPA Please check with your provider before attempting to do so ...

Page 60: ... the default SIM for Mobile data 4 Set the default SIM for your Calls and SMS messages or select Ask first to always ask which SIM you want to use Selecting which SIM to use when making a call If you have set Calls to Always ask you will be asked which SIM to use each time you make call Enter the number then tap A dialog opens tap the SIM to use and the call will be connected Note This chapter is ...

Page 61: ...message and recipient information then tap the Send button A dialog opens tap the SIM to use and the message will be sent Identifying calls Whenever you receive a call the caller s number will be shown You will also 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...

Page 62: ...a call caller will get a number not available message Sending or receiving a message Send or receive a message Using a data connection Use a data connection Note If you are using data on one SIM and you make or receive a call or send or receive a text message on another SIM the first SIM s data connection will be temporarily halted ...

Page 63: ...eaker is automatically shut off Disconnect the headset Check that the device volume setting is not muted Check that the volume control is not at its lowest setting Multimedia files Why can t I view my picture files You may be trying to view an image that is not supported See Multimedia on page 71 Why can t I view my video files You may be trying to view a video that is not supported See Multimedia...

Page 64: ...ter connecting 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 the device See Charging the battery on page 6 for more information RAM ROM How do I check the RAM and ROM memory status To ch...

Page 65: ...ogle account username and password You must have an active Google account on the smartphone Alternatively you restore your smartphone to factory settings See Restoring to factory settings on page 57 Heat The smartphone heats up when charging or making long duration calls It is normal for the smartphone to heat up when charging When charging is complete it will return to its normal temperature It i...

Page 66: ...t parts that could result in a fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind onto or into the product To avoid damage of internal components and to prevent battery 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 explosio...

Page 67: ... transmitting equipment including wireless smartphones may interfere with the functionality of inadequately protected medical devices Consult a physician or the manufacturer of the medical device to determine if they are adequately shielded from external RF energy or if you have any questions Switch off your device in health care facilities when any regulations posted in these areas instruct you t...

Page 68: ...nted and operating properly Do not store or carry flammable liquids gases or explosive materials in the same compartment as the device its parts or enhancements For vehicles equipped with an air bag remember that air bags inflate with great force Do not place objects including installed or portable wireless equipment in the area over the air bag or in the air bag deployment area If in vehicle wire...

Page 69: ...an emergency call give all the necessary information as accurately as possible Your wireless device may be the only means of communication at the scene of an accident Do not end the call until given permission to do so Taking care of your smartphone 1 DO take care not to scratch the screen of your smartphone Keep the screen clean When working with your smartphone use your finger or fingernail Neve...

Page 70: ...r smartphone on the dashboard of a 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 sol...

Page 71: ...Multimedia Formats supported USB connector Micro USB connector USB client DC power in 5 V 0 5 A Note Specifications may vary depending on region and configuration Type Formats Image JPEG GIF PNG BMP Audio playback MP3 AMR AAC LC AAC eAAC Vorbis FLAC MIDI WAVE Ringtone MP3 AMR AAC LC AAC eAAC Vorbis FLAC MIDI WAVE Video recording H 263 H 264 MPEG4 Video playback H 263 H 264 MPEG4 VP8 ...

Page 72: ... Frequency depends on model Camera 5 MP rear camera Auto focus 2 MP front camera Fixed focus Expansion microSD memory card slot up to 32 GB Battery 1300 mAh Lithium ion battery Note Length of battery operation will depend on power consumption which is based on system resource use For example constantly using the backlight or using power demanding apps will shorten battery life between charges ...

Page 73: ... 73 Dimensions Height 125 3 mm Width 64 mm Thickness 9 57 mm Weight 120 g with battery ...

Page 74: ...u 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 smartphone A separate license is required for each smartphone on which the Software will be used 2 Make one copy of the Software solely for backup or archival purposes 3 Make one hardcopy of any electronic documents included ...

Page 75: ...ent 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 HEREBY DISCLAIM ALL OTHER WARRANTIES A...

Page 76: ...ware and 3 Delete the Software from all smartphones on which it was resident All disclaimers of warranties 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 represen...

Page 77: ...End User License Agreement 77 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 or your local Acer website ...

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