Acer A1-810 User Guide
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2 © 2013. All Rights Reserved. Acer Iconia User Guide Model: A1-810 / A1-811 This revision: 5/2013 Acer Iconia Model number: ...Serial number*:...Date of purchase: ...Place of purchase:...* Note: See "Where can I find my serial number ID?" on page 45.. - Acer A1-810 | User Guide - Page 3
a microSD Card (optional 23 Transferring files between your tablet and Personal 42 System 43 Updating your tablet's operating system.......... 44 Resetting your tablet 44 a PC 23 FAQ and troubleshooting 45 Connecting a Bluetooth device 24 Other sources of help 46 Accessories 24 Going - Acer A1-810 | User Guide - Page 4
it. This will give you access to 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 - Acer A1-810 | User Guide - Page 5
5 Setting up Unpacking your tablet Your new tablet comes packed in a protective box. Carefully unpack the box and remove the contents. If any of the following items is missing or damaged, contact your dealer immediately: • Acer Iconia A1 • Setup poster • USB cable • AC adapter • Warranty card - Acer A1-810 | User Guide - Page 6
6 Getting to know your tablet Front view 1 Getting to know your tablet 2 No. Item 1 Front-facing camera 2 Touchscreen Description A 0.3-megapixel camera for video chats and selfportrait images. 7.9-inch, 1024 x 768 pixel capacitive touchscreen. - Acer A1-810 | User Guide - Page 7
shut down the tablet. Increases and decreases the tablet volume. Insert a microSD Card into the slot. See "Inserting a microSD Card (optional)" on page 23. Accepts a 3G SIM card for 3G connectivity. Insert a 3G SIM card to enable 3G communication. Supports high-definition digital video connections. - Acer A1-810 | User Guide - Page 8
1 Description Long press to turn the tablet on, press briefly to turn the screen on/off or enter sleep mode; press and hold to turn the tablet off. 2 No. Item 1 Micro USB port 2 3.5 mm headphone jack Description Connects to a computer via a USB cable. Supports OTG function and also serves - Acer A1-810 | User Guide - Page 9
9 Back view 1 2 No. Item 1 Rear camera 2 Speaker Description A 5-megapixel camera for taking high-resolution images and video. Emits audio. - Acer A1-810 | User Guide - Page 10
For first-time use, you need to charge your tablet for four hours. After that you can recharge the battery as needed. Note: Charger illustration is for reference only. Actual configuration may vary. Assembling the power adapter Slide the plug fitting into the power adapter body until it clicks - Acer A1-810 | User Guide - Page 11
until you see the Acer logo. Wait a moment for your tablet to bootup. You will then be asked some questions before you can use your tablet. To start, tap to select your language then tap Start. Follow the rest of the instructions as they are displayed. Note: If the tablet's screen turns off, it has - Acer A1-810 | User Guide - Page 12
and weather, or provide additional controls and direct access to applications. Some have been pre-installed on your tablet, while others may be downloaded from Google Play. The Home screen already features some useful controls and information. Search Time and Status Navigation Application menu - Acer A1-810 | User Guide - Page 13
to go up one level in a menu. This icon may be replaced with the hide icon in certain cases (such as if the keyboard or list of recent applications is shown). Hide Home Tap this icon to go directly to the Home screen. Recent Tap this icon to see recently opened applications. Tap an - Acer A1-810 | User Guide - Page 14
selected icon to any extended home screen. Status and notification area Status and notification icons are shown in the top-right corner of the screen. This area contains a variety of icons to inform you of your tablet's status, such as connectivity, battery status and other event notification icons - Acer A1-810 | User Guide - Page 15
swipe down to display the left and right notifications. The notifications show current downloads and media controls such as "play/pause" and "next track" when music is playing. Icon Description Locks/unlocks screen rotation. Icon Description Opens the Settings menu Status and notification icons - Acer A1-810 | User Guide - Page 16
data from GPS Syncing data SD card or USB storage is full Tablet is connected to PC via USB Application update available Sync is on Problem with sign-in or sync Uploading data System update available Virtual private network (VPN) status Downloading data Personalizing the Home screen You may - Acer A1-810 | User Guide - Page 17
WIDGETS to see small applications and links (such as custom shortcuts, contacts or bookmarks) that you can add to a Home screen. Widgets are small applications that display constantly-updated information or quick shortcuts to applications or special functions. To move an App or Widget to the Home - Acer A1-810 | User Guide - Page 18
18 The onscreen keyboard 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. Resizing a Widget Most widgets can be made larger, so you can give more space to - Acer A1-810 | User Guide - Page 19
text. To turn predictive text on or off with the Android keyboard, tap the Input options key, and then Android keyboard settings. support it in certain areas. Other applications may offer specialized commands to select text. Selecting text To select text that you want to cut, copy, delete or replace - Acer A1-810 | User Guide - Page 20
) text, tap where you want to insert the text. A PASTE button appears briefly below the cursor. Tap the button to paste the text. Note: To replace a word, double tap the word. A PASTE button appears above the word. Tap the button to paste to - Acer A1-810 | User Guide - Page 21
21 Waking your tablet If the screen is off and the tablet does not react to any taps on the screen, then it has been locked and is in sleep mode. To wake your tablet, press the power button. Your tablet will display the Lock screen. To unlock the screen, press the lock button and follow the lock to - Acer A1-810 | User Guide - Page 22
tap APPS > Settings > Security > Screen lock. 1. Note: If you forget an unlock pattern, please refer to "Unlock pattern" on page 46. Shutting down your tablet If you won't use your tablet for an extended period of time, turn it off to save battery power. To turn off your tablet (even when locked - Acer A1-810 | User Guide - Page 23
computer. Visit www.acer.com for the latest drivers: Select Support, DRIVER DOWNLOADS. Select your tablet model, and then the Driver tab, select USB and accept the download. This allows you to transfer your personal data to or from your PC, using your PC's file explorer. Using the micro USB to USB - Acer A1-810 | User Guide - Page 24
. Select the Acer Iconia Tab icon to see your tablet's internal memory and any additional memory (microSD Card) available to your tablet. Connecting a Bluetooth device Only A2DP stereo headsets (playback only, no microphone) are supported. Please check for updates to the tablet's software which - Acer A1-810 | User Guide - Page 25
in the bottomright corner of the screen. If Wi-Fi is not on, tap the Wi-Fi ON switch and wait for your tablet to detect nearby networks. Tap the address box at the top of the page. Enter the address using the keyboard and tap Go. To view your browsing history, bookmarks or frequently visited sites - Acer A1-810 | User Guide - Page 26
one of the open tabs across the top of the screen to switch pages. New tab Pinch to zoom in or your voice. Tap the microphone on the Home screen for voice searches. When the Speak now prompt selected regions. Setting up Gmail 1. Make sure your tablet is connected to the Internet. 2. From the - Acer A1-810 | User Guide - Page 27
address and tap Manual setup to enter the parameters manually. Tap Next to finish the setup process. The combined inbox feature of your tablet allows you to more with Google's social networking service. Google Now Get the information that's important to you with "cards" that appear right when you - Acer A1-810 | User Guide - Page 28
of people from your Google+ account with this messenging service. Turn-by-turn navigation with live traffic, multiple visible layers and text screen or application menu to open Google Play. Here you can obtain a variety of add-on programs and applications to enhance the functionality of your tablet - Acer A1-810 | User Guide - Page 29
. Updates may add new categories or change how to navigate Google Play at any time. Note: For the best user experience, you are advised to not download apps Install button to download and install the application. You will be told which services (contact information, wireless access, GPS, etc.) the - Acer A1-810 | User Guide - Page 30
the download progress from both the app's page and the tablet's status area. Important: Some applications may require payment before you can download icon). See "Personalizing the Home screen" on page 16. Uninstalling downloaded applications Once you've downloaded and installed an application, you - Acer A1-810 | User Guide - Page 31
can use Google Talk. Tap Talk from application menu to open Google Talk. Here you can see a list of your contacts connected to Google Talk services. Tap on a contact to open a chat session. After you have connected, you can open a video chat session. - Acer A1-810 | User Guide - Page 32
that you download or copy from your computer, usb drive, mass storage device, etc. Tap APPS > Play Music to open the application. Note: Controls in Play Music change slightly depending on screen orientation (i.e. portrait or landscape view). Tap the Menu button and then Shuffle All cover to play - Acer A1-810 | User Guide - Page 33
you to save contacts to the internal memory or your Google account. Tap People from the Home screen or the application menu to view your contacts. If you don't have any contacts stored on your tablet, you can sync with your Google account contacts, import contacts from a contact data file (vCard or - Acer A1-810 | User Guide - Page 34
an entry. Tap Add another field for more categories. To assign an image to your contact, tap the silhouette and select an image from your tablet's picture gallery (select Gallery if requested). You may also take and crop a new photo. Tap Done (top-left corner) to finish and save the contact - Acer A1-810 | User Guide - Page 35
.google.com. Sign in to your account then select and edit contacts from the list; the next time your tablet synchronizes with your computer, these changes will also be made to your tablet's contact list. Warning: Back up your contacts before making any changes. Tap the Menu button and select Import - Acer A1-810 | User Guide - Page 36
36 Camera icons and indicators Using the camera and camcorder Your tablet features a front-facing and rear-facing digital cameras. This section will take you through all the steps in taking photos and videos with your tablet. Note: You can only save photos and videos to internal memory, not an - Acer A1-810 | User Guide - Page 37
. • Set if the location (from GPS) is stored in the image information. • Set the resolution of the image (VGA or QVGA). Close options Tap to close and steady your tablet. 3. Tap the camera icon to take the photo. After taking a photo, swipe the window from the right edge of the tablet to the left - Acer A1-810 | User Guide - Page 38
38 Camcorder icons and indicators Camcorder icons and indicators Tap the camcorder icon to switch to camcorder mode. Icon Description Start / stop recording Camcorder mode Switches to the camcorder (video recorder). Camera mode Switches to the camera. Panorama Enters panorama mode allowing you - Acer A1-810 | User Guide - Page 39
defaults. • Set if the location (from GPS) is stored in the video information. Close begin recording. 3. Tap the record icon again to stop recording. Supported formats Type Image Video Audio Formats JPEG H.264 BP, MPEG-4 using various services. Tap Menu and then Share. Note: Share options vary depending - Acer A1-810 | User Guide - Page 40
For all Bluetooth settings, tap APPS > Settings, then under WIRELESS & NETWORKS tap Bluetooth. Here you can switch Bluetooth on or off, set the tablet name and discoverability. Tap SEARCH FOR DEVICES to scan for nearby devices. To connect to a device, tap the device in the list of available devices - Acer A1-810 | User Guide - Page 41
check for updates to the tablet's software which may add support for additional Bluetooth devices. Data Usage The Data Usage section shows how much data has been transmitted to your tablet, either in total or for each App. This information is useful if you are using a metered service. Putting your - Acer A1-810 | User Guide - Page 42
42 Personal Display You can adjust your tablet screen settings by tapping APPS > Settings > Display. Item Brightness Wallpaper Sleep Font size Description Adjusts screen brightness. Set the Home screen background image. Sets a delay before the screen will be turned off. Sets the font size so - Acer A1-810 | User Guide - Page 43
access, activate Automatic date & time from this menu. Your tablet will set the date and time based on tablet by default. To add or edit alarm settings, tap Clock in the application menu and tap Set alarm. Tap Add alarm to create a new alarm, or tap the check box next to a preset alarm to turn - Acer A1-810 | User Guide - Page 44
system updates, adding support for new devices or expanding software options. To check for updates, tap APPS > Settings > About tablet > System update > Check now. Note: Downloading new firmware can take up to 40 minutes, depending on your network speed. Do not press the power or reset button - Acer A1-810 | User Guide - Page 45
troubleshooting This section lists frequently asked questions that may arise during the use of your tablet to view an image that is not supported. Refer to "Supported formats" on page 39 for more information tablet > serial number ID? Device Information. I couldn't turn on the device. The battery - Acer A1-810 | User Guide - Page 46
for the tablet to heat up during long periods of use, such as watching a video or playing a game. All Acer tablets are factory-tested before release. Other sources of help For information on: Up-to-date information regarding your tablet Service enquiries Refer to: www.acer.com support.acer.com - Acer A1-810 | User Guide - Page 47
47 Life Image Life Image is an application that brings your photos and videos to life by compiling your memories to create a collage for an improved viewing experience. To activate Life Image, open the application menu and tap Life Image. Life Image main page Icon Description Camera Takes new - Acer A1-810 | User Guide - Page 48
48 Icon Life Image main page Description Event Adds new event. Edit/browse Allows user to edit pictures and videos or browse. Settings Additional settings include: Templates, Search, Go to, Backup to SD card, Restore from SD card, Settings. - Acer A1-810 | User Guide - Page 49
GHz quad-core processor • System memory: • 1 GB of RAM • 8 or 16 GB of flash memory Google Android™ operating system Display • 7.9" XGA TFT LCD capacitive multi-touch screen • 1024 x 768 resolution display with IPS technology Note: All brands and product names mentioned herein include trademarks of - Acer A1-810 | User Guide - Page 50
50 • WiFi IEEE 802.11b/g/n • GPS Camera • Front camera • 0.3-megapixel • Fixed focus • Rear camera • 5-megapixel Expansion • microSD Card slot (up to 32 GB) Battery • Rechargeable Li-ion battery: 18.6 W Note: Length of battery operation will depend on power consumption which is based on system - Acer A1-810 | User Guide - Page 51
copy of the Software solely for backup or archival purposes; 3. Make one hard copy of any electronic documents included in the Software, provided that you receive of the United States. SUPPORT SERVICES Acer is not obligated to provide technical or other support for the Software. ACER LIVE UPDATE - Acer A1-810 | User Guide - Page 52
Acer Live Update service, which allows for updates for such software to be automatically downloaded and installed on your device. By installing the software, you hereby agree and consent that Acer , THE PROVISION OF OR FAILURE TO PROVIDE SUPPORT SERVICES, OR OTHERWISE UNDER OR IN CONNECTION WITH ANY - Acer A1-810 | User Guide - Page 53
Third Party Services is also subject to additional terms and conditions and policies which can be accessed through our global website. Privacy policy During registration you will be asked to submit some information to Acer. Please refer to Acer's privacy policy at www.acer.com/worldwide/support/swa
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