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Managing your SIM cards - 51

ANAGING

YOUR

SIM

CARDS

SIM Management

Open the

Apps list

and tap

Settings

SIM cards

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

data

connection

, and

cellular service

4. General settings for each SIM.

Selecting which SIM to use when making a call

If you have set

Voice call

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 for models with more than one SIM card.

Summary of Contents for Liquid Zest

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

Page 2: ...loud website www acer com byoc start Important This manual contains proprietary information that is protected by copyright laws The information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice Images provided herein are for reference only and may contain information or features that do not apply to your computer Acer Group shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissi...

Page 3: ...new message 27 Replying to a message 28 Multimedia messages 29 Sending a multimedia message 29 Receiving multimedia messages 29 Going online 31 Browsing the internet 31 Using the browser 31 Setting up email 31 Google services 32 Setting up your Google email 32 Voice search 33 Play Store 33 Google Hangouts 35 Maps Navigation Places and Latitude 35 Using the Camera 36 Icons and indicators 36 Private...

Page 4: ...Warnings and precautions 56 Medical devices 57 Vehicles 58 Potentially explosive environments 58 Emergency calls 59 Taking care of your phone 59 Specifications 61 Performance 61 Display 61 Dimensions 61 Connectivity 61 Expansion 62 Camera 62 Power 62 Multimedia 63 End User License Agreement 64 ...

Page 5: ...ully 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 phone Views Note In box content varies depending on country and region 1 4 8 2 11 12 10 9 7 6 3 5 ...

Page 6: ...r taking selfies 5 Touchscreen For viewing content from your phone or entering data 6 Microphone For picking up audio while making a phone calls 7 Micro USB port For connecting to a PC or a charger 8 Volume up down buttons Increase or decrease the audio volume 9 Power button Turns the phone on or off 10 Camera A camera for taking high resolution images 11 Flash LED flash for camera 12 Handsfree sp...

Page 7: ...harge the battery as needed Connect the AC adapter cord to the USB connector on your phone Setting up for the first time Inserting the SIM cards and microSD card 1 Turn off the phone 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 ...

Page 8: ...ver by aligning the tabs on the cover into the slots on the phone Gently press the cover until it snaps in place SIM card lock Your phone 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 microSD card Micro SIM 1 Micro SIM 2 optional ...

Page 9: ...l calendar and other information Open the Apps list and then tap Settings Accounts Add account Tap the type of account you want to add for example Google Acer or Acer BYOC You will need internet access to complete the synchronization process You can create and easily access multiple accounts from your phone including multiple Google accounts Entering your PIN When you install a SIM card for the fi...

Page 10: ...een from left to right Voice search lock and camera Place your finger on an icon and swipe upwards to unlock the screen and launch the associated app if applicable directly If there are notifications displayed on the lock screen you can swipe downwards to view the notifications For additional security you may set an unlock PIN password or pattern a set of dots that must be touched in the correct o...

Page 11: ...ross the screen to switch screens or open lists of options or information 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...

Page 12: ... If the word you need is displayed tap on it to insert it into your text Text assistance The Google keyboard has various features that assist you to enter correct text In the Apps list tap Settings Language input Then tap Google Keyboard to see a list of settings you can adjust Adding an extra language If you need to enter text in more than one language and or alphabet you can add languages to the...

Page 13: ...uick access to information and simple controls with widgets or shortcuts These display information such as the time and weather or provide additional controls and direct access to apps and other frequently used features of your phone At the bottom of the screen is the Favorites tray which displays default apps Tap an icon to open the app Tap the Apps list icon in the middle of the Favorites tray t...

Page 14: ...rch on page 33 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 app shortcuts or widgets and by changing the wallpaper Note Extended screens to the right are onl...

Page 15: ...WIDGETS to see small apps and links such as custom shortcuts contacts or bookmarks that you can add to a Home screen Widgets are small apps that display constantly 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 view inf...

Page 16: ...ing the corners To resize a widget that is already on the Home screen tap and hold the widget Once the Remove icon appears release the widget If the widget is resizable you will be able to drag the sides of the widget to resize it Adding or removing folders You can also add folders to your Home screen To create a new folder drag and drop an app icon onto another app icon in the Home screen This wi...

Page 17: ...y icons You can set icons for installed apps in the Favorites tray Open the Apps list and find the app you want to add Tap and hold the icon then drag it to any open position in the Favorites tray Dragging the new app to an existing Favorites tray icon will create a folder for both icons To remove an icon from the Favorites tray tap and hold the icon to select it Either drag the icon to a differen...

Page 18: ...he Apps list To access the Apps list on the Home screen tap in the center of the Favorites tray Apps are displayed in alphabetical order with the four most recently used apps at the top of the menu Swipe up or down to see the complete list of apps Notification and status area Notification and status icons are shown at the top of the screen The top right area displays a variety of status informatio...

Page 19: ...en Quick Settings which allows you to quickly adjust selected settings or turn features on or off Multitasking You can have multiple apps open at the same time To open a new app tap the home icon to return to the Home screen then start the new app Tap the Overview icon to quickly navigate back and forth between previously opened apps ...

Page 20: ...u can import your Google account contacts add a new contact or import contacts from your SIM or SD card Open the People app from the Apps list and then tap to add a contact to search for a contact or tap the Menu icon to open the menu Adding a contact Tap 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 first choo...

Page 21: ...ery When done click the Done icon at the top of the screen Tapping on the contacts name will bring up their profile Tap while viewing a contact s profile to delete share or create a shortcut on the Home screen for the contact Tap to edit the contact s details tap again for more options where you may set a ringtone for the contact send all incoming calls to voicemail or add a contact picture You ma...

Page 22: ...n before you make a call You can confirm the phone status from the Notification area Note Status and notification icon colors may vary You will see an indicator icon for each SIM card inserted Icon Description Connected to the network You may make a call Airplane mode Wireless connectivity disconnected Wi Fi Bluetooth and cellular Please disable airplane mode before trying to make a call ...

Page 23: ...ptions tap the number or contact s name Viewing missed calls Missed call notifications are displayed in the following three areas 1 The Notification area with the missed call icon Open the Notification area and tap the missed call notification to display the missed call details 2 By the Phone icon the number in the box is the number of missed calls Tap Phone from either the Home screen or the Apps...

Page 24: ...re the country code Simply tap and hold 0 on the onscreen number pad until appears onscreen Direct dial widget You may add a direct dial widget for a contact on your Home screen Open the Apps list then tap the Widgets tab Tap and hold Direct dial and you will be able to place the widget on your Home screen Once placed you will be able to select a contact to associate with that particular widget on...

Page 25: ... open Quick Settings see Notification and status area on page 18 Tap the Float caller icon to activate 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 and hold the phone icon in the middle of the screen then slide your finger across the screen towards one of the three icons that appear Ending a call To end a call...

Page 26: ...ct on page 20 Alternatively you can tap Add to a contact to update an existing contact s information 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 w...

Page 27: ...text SMS and multimedia MMS messages 1 Tap to compose a new message 2 Tap to add contacts from your contacts list or tap the Type name or number field to enter the recipient s phone number or name directly Suggested contacts will be displayed in a drop down list below the text field To select a suggested contact tap the contact s name Note If you have multiple SIMs inserted in the phone you will n...

Page 28: ...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 more options Note Text 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...

Page 29: ...er find a file on your phone or create a new attachment 3 Tap the Send icon to send the message Receiving multimedia messages When a new multimedia message arrives a message icon appears at the top of the screen and a notification message is displayed 1 The notification message displays a summary of the message Tap View to view a summary of the message 2 Tap Download to download the message conten...

Page 30: ...e 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 Tap the Send icon to send the message Important You may be charged to download message content especially if you are roaming Please contact your provider if you have any questions ...

Page 31: ... in your browser s history view your bookmarks adjust browser settings and perform other tasks tap the Menu icon Chrome enables you to open multiple pages By default tabs are visible in the phone s Overview screen Tap the Overview icon at the bottom of the screen 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 the Menu icon New tab Setti...

Page 32: ...ap Next to finish the 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 phone is connected to a data or Wi Fi connection 2 From the Apps list tap Gmail If you did not enter your Gmail account address and password when you ...

Page 33: ...ps to enhance your phone The contents and design of Google Play varies by region For 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 app Once you have selected an app tap Install to downloa...

Page 34: ...a widget with no app icon See Personalizing the Home screen on page 14 Uninstalling downloaded apps Once you ve downloaded and installed an app you may uninstall the app by opening the Apps list and tapping Settings Apps Scroll through the list of apps and select the the app you wish to uninstall Tap UNINSTALL Important Some apps may require payment before you can download them You will need to ha...

Page 35: ...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 Apps list 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 at once...

Page 36: ... To activate the camera open Camera from the Apps list or the Favorites tray Icons and indicators 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 Flash Switch camera Microphone Private album Shutter button Camcorder Mode selector Zoom Last picture video taken Favorite shot ...

Page 37: ...on Tap the Stop recording button to stop filming Private album You may store photos but not videos in a password protected Private Album Photos will be stored in your phone s internal storage and may only be accessed through the Camera or Gallery apps Tap the icon to set up a password and link a Google account so photos may be recovered should you lose the password Flash Time elapsed Shutter butto...

Page 38: ...t a capture mode Scene mode Adjust photo parameters for a particular environment Color effect Applies a color effect to the image Camcorder The camcorder s scene mode changes depending on the record mode setting see table below Record mode Normal Beautification HDR Smile Shutter Panorama Gourmet Off Night Portrait Landscape Portrait Night None Negative Mono Aqua Sepia Normal Time lapse ...

Page 39: ... Brightness Contrast Saturation and Sharpness Self timer Set a delay before the shutter is activated Settings menu Tap the Settings icon to open the Settings menu Off Night None Negative Mono Aqua Sepia Auto Florescent lamp Daylight Incandescent Cloudy Note Some of the following settings are not available for the front camera ...

Page 40: ...rn Video stabilizer on or off Set the video Resolution Turn Audio Mode to Normal or Mute Turn Noise Reduction on or off Other You may adjust the following Turn Location info on or off Stores GPS information in the image information Turn Voice Control on or off Choose which Storage to use Save photos and videos in Internal storage or to an SD card Choose to Reset to default camera settings Taking a...

Page 41: ...nail in the corner of the image screen Alternatively open the Apps list and tap Gallery From Gallery you can share the file directly using various services Services vary depending on the file type You may also edit individual photos you have taken by tapping the pencil icon in the lower left hand corner of the image Geotagging Geotagging allows you to store the location where a photo or video was ...

Page 42: ...ce during a flight Check with your airline to make sure this is permitted onboard Switch your phone off during takeoff and landing as it may interfere with aircraft electronic systems Turning Airplane mode on or off Open Quick Settings and tap 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 option...

Page 43: ...ing 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 Change various settings related to making and receiving calls More Access additional connection settings Airplane mode Disable all wireless connections so you can safely use this device onboard an aircraft SMS a...

Page 44: ...ooth settings open To connect to a device tap the 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 icon Internet sharing Tethering via USB If you wish to share your mobile internet connection with a computer you can connect your phone to a PC using ...

Page 45: ...ting a network Your phone will automatically detect your carrier network settings when you insert a new SIM card However you may prefer to manually select a network when roaming 1 Open the Apps list and tap Settings More Cellular networks Network operators Search networks 2 Your phone will search for available networks 3 Select your preferred network from the list generated You phone will attempt ...

Page 46: ...M card The device will communicate 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 Open Settings Call settings Adjusting the volume Adjust the volume of your phone using the volume button on the side of the phone Alternatively you ...

Page 47: ...nd Automatic time zone to turn them both on This will enable your phone to set the date and time based on information it receives from the network Setting alarms There are two predefined alarms on your phone by default Open Clock from the Apps list and then tap to view the alarms Tap and hold an alarm to change its settings You may Turn the alarm on or off Set the alarm time Set which days to repe...

Page 48: ...ve in your computer s file explorer Synchronization You can sync your calendar email and contacts on your phone and never worry about losing them again Sync in real time or adjust it as you please Open Settings Accounts account name 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 ...

Page 49: ...o the factory settings Before performing a clean boot ensure that your phone is not locked Press any button or tap the screen to see if the phone responds If your phone is responding to screen input then open Settings from the Apps list Tap Backup reset Factory data reset Reset phone and then Erase everything to format your phone Note You need a Google account to sync your calendar and appointment...

Page 50: ...me using the volume up down button on the phone End the call by pressing the button again Using a Bluetooth headset Your phone 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 cellular connection on your phone obtain the a...

Page 51: ...ng you to quickly and easily recognize which SIM is active 3 Set the default SIM for voice calls data connection and cellular service 4 General settings for each SIM Selecting which SIM to use when making a call If you have set Voice call 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 connect...

Page 52: ...r the call was missed answered or was an outgoing call in the color you defined for that SIM Limitations when using multiple SIMs When a SIM is Other SIM cannot In a call Dial out Ringing Receive 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 m...

Page 53: ...ker 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 Question Suggestions Why can t I view my picture files You may be trying to view an image that is not supported See Connectivity on page 61 Why can t I view my video files You may be trying to view a video that is not supported See Connec...

Page 54: ...tings Date time and turn Automatic date time off 3 Manually adjust the time and then try to reconnect to the Play Store Question Suggestions 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 Question Suggestions I can t turn on the device The battery power may be depleted Recharge the device See Char...

Page 55: ...ame and password You must have an active Google account on the phone Alternatively you restore your phone to factory settings See Restoring to factory settings on page 49 Question Suggestions The phone heats up when charging or making long duration calls It is normal for the phone to heat up when charging When charging is complete it will return to its normal temperature It is also normal for the ...

Page 56: ...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 57: ...t including wireless phones 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 to do so Hospitals or health...

Page 58: ...ids 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 wireless equipment is improperly installed and the air bag inflates ...

Page 59: ...ly 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 phone 1 DO take care not to scratch the screen of your phone Keep the screen clean When working with your phone use your finger or fingernail Never use an actual pen or pencil or other sharp object on the screen surface 2 DO ...

Page 60: ...ezing point Also keep it away from heaters and other sources of heat 5 DO NOT use or store your phone in any location that is dusty damp or wet 6 DO use a soft damp cloth to clean your phone 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 screen with force otherwise you may crack the screen ...

Page 61: ...ve touchscreen 720 x 1280 HD resolution Dimensions Connectivity Bluetooth 4 0 LE IEEE 802 11b g n HSPA WCDMA 2100 MHz Band 1 1900 MHz Band 2 900 MHz Band 8 850 MHz Band 5 AWS Band 4 Note Specifications may vary depending on region and configuration Height 145 7 mm Width 71 2 mm Thickness 8 4 mm Weight 150 g with battery Note Frequencies and bands supported vary depending on model ...

Page 62: ...ector Camera 8 MP rear camera Auto focus LED flash 5 MP front camera Fixed focus Power Adapter AC input 100 to 240 V 50 or 60 Hz DC output 5 V 1 A Micro USB connector 2000 mAh nominal rated Lithium ion battery not user 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 demandi...

Page 63: ...ts supported 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 64: ...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 phone A separate license is required for each phone 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 in the S...

Page 65: ... 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 AND CONDITIONS EITHER EXPRESS IMPLIED OR STAT...

Page 66: ... liability set forth in this Agreement shall survive termination of this Agreement GENERAL This Agreement represents the complete agreement between you and Acer relating to this license for the Software and supersedes all prior agreements communications proposals and representations between the parties and prevails over any conflicting or additional terms of any quote order acknowledgement or simi...

Page 67: ...TS Studio Sound For DTS patents see http patents dts com Manufactured under license from DTS Licensing Limited DTS the Symbol DTS and the Symbol together are registered trademarks and DTS Studio Sound is a trademark of DTS Inc DTS Inc All Rights Reserved ...

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