Acer A100 User Guide - Page 3

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Table of contents

Table of contents

End user license agreement

Getting to know your tablet

Features and functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Product registration

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Setting Up

Unpacking your tablet

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Getting to know your tablet

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Using your tablet

Using the SIM card slot (only for Wi-Fi+3G models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Charging your tablet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Turning on for the first time

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Locking your tablet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Using the touchscreen

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The Home screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

The onscreen keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Editing text

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Connecting devices to your tablet

Connecting to AC power

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Inserting a microSD card (optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Connecting to a PC as a USB storage device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Connecting a Bluetooth device

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Connecting to a television with HDMI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Connecting to the dock (optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Going online

Managing Wi-Fi connections

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Browsing the Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Setting up Gmail (Google mail)

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Composing an email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Setting up the Email application

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Online applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Acer content folders

Using the content folders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Section	Page
Table of contents	3
End user license agreement	5
Privacy policy	6
Getting to know your tablet	7
Features and functions	7
Product registration	7
How to register	7
Setting Up	8
Unpacking your tablet	8
Getting to know your tablet	9
Front view	9
Back view	10
Top view	10
Bottom view	11
Side view	11
Using your tablet	13
Using the SIM card slot (only for Wi-Fi+3G models)	13
Charging your tablet	13
Turning on for the first time	14
Sign in to or create a Google account	14
Locking your tablet	15
Waking your tablet	15
Using the touchscreen	15
The Home screen	16
Search	16
Navigation	17
The extended Home screen	17
The application menu	18
Status and notification area	18
Personalizing the Home screen	21
The onscreen keyboard	22
Changing Android keyboard settings	22
Predictive text or auto correction	23
Changing the keyboard	23
XT9 Text Input	23
Editing text	24
Selecting text	24
Inserting text	24
Connecting devices to your tablet	26
Connecting to AC power	26
Inserting a microSD card (optional)	26
Transferring files between a microSD card and your PC	26
Connecting to a PC as a USB storage device	26
Connecting a Bluetooth device	27
Connecting to a television with HDMI	27
Connecting to the dock (optional)	28
Going online	29
Managing Wi-Fi connections	29
Browsing the Internet	29
Using the browser	29
Voice Search	30
Setting up Gmail (Google mail)	30
Composing an email	30
Setting up the Email application	31
Online applications	31
Acer Sync	31
Acer Planner	32
SocialJogger	33
Adobe Flash Player	33
Android Market	34
Google Talk	36
Books	36
Acer content folders	38
Using the content folders	38
Selecting a content folder	38
Adding	39
Moving or removing	39
Playing music and video	40
Multimedia playback	40
Music	40
Acer clear.fi	41
nemoPlayer	44
Media Server	44
Dolby Mobile	44
To access Dolby Mobile settings go to the application menu and tap Settings > Dolby Mobile. Here you can switch Dolby Mobile on or off, set Treble, Natural Bass, Music EQ and Video EQ.	44
Managing contacts	45
Importing contacts	45
Adding a new contact	45
Editing a contact	46
Opening a contact	46
Starred contacts	47
Using the camera	48
Camera icons and indicators	48
Taking a photo	49
Shooting a video	50
Supported formats	51
Viewing photos and videos	51
Using a cellular data network (only for Wi-Fi+3G models)	52
Installing a SIM card	52
Activating a new SIM card and PIN	52
SIM card lock	53
Adjusting connection settings	53
Mobile Internet settings	53
Selecting a network	53
Disable data when roaming	54
Limit your data connection to slower networks	54
Creating a new access point	54
Internet sharing	54
Tethering via USB	54
Wi-Fi hotspot	55
Advanced settings	56
Sound	56
Screen	56
Putting your tablet in Airplane mode	57
Activating or deactivating connections	57
Adjusting connection settings	57
Adjusting Bluetooth settings	58
Connecting to a PC	58
Synchronization	58
Multiple Google accounts	59
Setting the date and time	59
Setting alarms	59
Changing language and text options	60
Managing applications	60
Closing an application	60
Uninstalling an application	60
Updating your tablet’s operating system	60
Resetting your tablet	60
Clean boot	61
Appendix	62
FAQ and troubleshooting	62
Other sources of help	63
Specifications	64
Performance	64
Display	64
Multimedia	64
USB ports	64
Power	64
Connectivity	64
Camera	65
Expansion	65
Battery	65
Dimensions	65
Environment	65
Safety	66
Prevention of hearing loss	66
Listening precautions	66
Radio Frequency Interference	66
Medical devices	67
Vehicles	67
Potentially explosive environments	68
Emergency calls (only for models supporting phone function)	68
Operation environment	68
Battery information	69
Driving safety	71
Disposal and recycling information	73
RoHS compliance	73
LCD pixel statement	74
Radio device regulatory notice	74
FCC regulations	75
RF exposure warning	76
For Canada	76
Regulatory information	76
RF exposure information (SAR)	78
Certificate Information (SAR)	78
Certification marks and Compliance	79
For users in Canada	79
For users in Thailand	80

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