Acer B1-711 User Guide
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2 © 2013. All Rights Reserved. Acer Iconia User Guide Model: B1-711 This revision: 7/2013 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 B1-711 | User Guide - Page 3
43 Updating your tablet's operating system.......... 44 Resetting your tablet 44 Connecting a Bluetooth device 21 FAQ and troubleshooting 45 Accessories 21 Other sources of help 46 Going online 22 Specifications 47 Managing Wi-Fi connections 22 Browsing the Internet 22 End user license - Acer B1-711 | User Guide - Page 4
register, as other advantages await you! How to register To register your Acer product, please visit www.acer.com. Click Registration and follow the simple instructions. You can also register directly from your tablet by tapping the Registration icon. After we receive your product registration, you - Acer B1-711 | 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 B1 tablet • Setup poster • USB cable • AC adapter • Warranty - Acer B1-711 | User Guide - Page 6
headphones. 7-inch, 1024 x 600 pixel capacitive touchscreen. Connects to a computer via a USB cable. Also serves as the charging port for the AC adapter. For more information, see "Charging your tablet" on page 8. A 0.3-megapixel camera for video chats and selfportrait images. Insert a microSD - Acer B1-711 | User Guide - Page 7
force the SIM into the slot when it is incorrectly oriented may damage the SIM and/ or your tablet. Your tablet is equipped with a standard SIM slot. To insert the SIM card, turn the tablet upside down and open the slot cover. Insert the SIM card with the gold-colored connectors facing downwards - Acer B1-711 | User Guide - Page 8
For first-time use, you need to charge your tablet for four hours. After that you can recharge the . Connecting power Connect the power connector to your tablet and plug the AC adapter side into any AC outlet. Note: It is normal for the tablet surface to become warm during charging or long periods - Acer B1-711 | User Guide - Page 9
to use Gmail, Google Talk, Google Calendar, and other Google Apps; to download applications from Google Play; to back up your settings to Google servers; and to take advantage of other Google services on your tablet. If you want to restore existing settings from another device with Android 2.0 (or - Acer B1-711 | User Guide - Page 10
as the time 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 Application menu - Acer B1-711 | User Guide - Page 11
11 Search To search for applications, files or for information on the Internet, tap the Google icon in the top-left corner. Simply enter the text you want to find. Tap the arrow or Enter key to search the Internet, or tap one of the suggestions, applications or files shown in the list. Voice - Acer B1-711 | User Guide - Page 12
Home screen" on page 14. Tap the Shop icon to open Google Play. Note: All images are for reference only. The applications installed on your tablet can be different from the applications shown in illustrations. Adding an application to a Home screen Tap and hold an icon to add a shortcut to one - Acer B1-711 | User Guide - Page 13
13 From the notification area, swipe down to display the status ribbon. The status ribbon contains notifications such as 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 - Acer B1-711 | User Guide - Page 14
is on Receiving location 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 - Acer B1-711 | User Guide - Page 15
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 screen, tap and hold an item until - Acer B1-711 | User Guide - Page 16
the Home screen image Tap and hold any open space on the Home screen. You can choose from a set of pre-formatted wallpapers, images stored in the Gallery, selected Wallpapers, or Live wallpapers that feature animated or interactive backgrounds. The onscreen keyboard When you tap a text box to enter - Acer B1-711 | User Guide - Page 17
be cut or copied and later pasted within the same application, or to a different application. Note: Certain applications may not support text selection, or only support it in certain areas. Other applications may offer specialized commands to select text. Selecting text To select text that you want - Acer B1-711 | User Guide - Page 18
18 Editing text 2. Tap and hold the text or word you want to select. The selected text is highlighted, with a tab at each end of the selection. 3. Drag either tab to expand or reduce the amount of selected text, or tap Select all. 4. To cut or copy the text, tap the CUT or - Acer B1-711 | User Guide - Page 19
Lock screen apps to change these applications. Security Options For additional security, you may set a code or number that must be entered to access the tablet, such as an unlock pattern (a set of dots that must be tapped in the correct order). Open the Home screen and tap APPS > Settings > Security - Acer B1-711 | User Guide - Page 20
to a PC as a USB storage device Download and install the latest USB driver on your computer before connecting your tablet to the computer. Visit www.acer.com for the latest drivers: Select Support > DRIVERS AND MANUALS. Select your tablet model, and then the Driver tab, select USB and accept the - Acer B1-711 | User Guide - Page 21
. 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 B1-711 | User Guide - Page 22
22 Managing Wi-Fi connections Going online Managing Wi-Fi connections If you did not connect to a Wi-Fi network when you first started your tablet, or want to connect to a new network, tap APPS > Settings > Wi-Fi to manage your connection settings. Alternatively, tap the Wi-Fi status icon in - Acer B1-711 | User Guide - Page 23
tab Pinch to zoom in or out of pages. Tap and hold an item on a page to open a contextual menu. Voice Search With voice actions, you can send emails, find directions to locations in selected regions. Setting up Gmail 1. Make sure your tablet is connected to the Internet. 2. From the Applications menu - Acer B1-711 | User Guide - Page 24
start setting up your email access. If necessary, enter your email 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 view emails from multiple accounts in a single inbox. Online applications - Acer B1-711 | User Guide - Page 25
access Google Play, you must read and accept the Terms of Service. Tap Play Store from the home screen or application menu to open Google Play. . 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 - Acer B1-711 | User Guide - Page 26
Play 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 services (contact information, wireless access, GPS, etc.) the application requires access in - Acer B1-711 | User Guide - Page 27
applications Once you've downloaded and installed an application, you may uninstall the application from the APPS 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 - Acer B1-711 | User Guide - Page 28
28 Online applications 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 B1-711 | User Guide - Page 29
29 Playing music and video Multimedia playback Your tablet comes supplied with a variety of programs that you can use to enjoy multimedia content. Play Music Use Play Music to listen to music and other audio files that you download or copy from your computer, usb drive, mass storage device, etc. Tap - Acer B1-711 | User Guide - Page 30
30 Multimedia playback Note: You can return to the Home page while playing music. The current track along with basic music control functions appear in the status ribbon. See "Status and notification area" on page 12. - Acer B1-711 | User Guide - Page 31
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 csv) or add a new contact. If you have - Acer B1-711 | User Guide - Page 32
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 network. Opening a contact To see the information stored for a contact, tap on the contact's name in the list on the left - Acer B1-711 | User Guide - Page 33
.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 B1-711 | User Guide - Page 34
take you through all the steps in taking photos and videos with your tablet. Note: It is recommended that you insert a microSD Card into the photos and videos to internal memory or a microSD Card, not an external USB storage device. To activate the camera, open the application menu and tap Camera - Acer B1-711 | User Guide - Page 35
35 Camera modes Panorama Camcorder mode Camera mode Settings Shutter button The panorama mode allows you to take multiple photos of a scene which are then "stitched" together to create a single photograph. - Acer B1-711 | User Guide - Page 36
Select the scenery mode for Auto or Night. • Set if the location (from GPS) is stored in the image information. • Set the resolution of the image ( described above are set to your preferences. 2. Frame your subject and steady your tablet. 3. Pinch to zoom in or out as needed. Note: When using zoom, - Acer B1-711 | User Guide - Page 37
37 After taking a photo, swipe across the screen from right to left to view the gallery. Camcorder icons and indicators Camera mode Settings Record button Tap the camera mode icon and select camcorder to switch to camcorder mode. - Acer B1-711 | User Guide - Page 38
feature on or off, to shoot a slow motion video, set the interval between single frames in this menu. • Set if the location (from GPS) is stored in the video information. White balance Change the color balance to match the lighting: Auto, Incandescent, Daylight, Fluorescent or Cloudy. Shooting - Acer B1-711 | User Guide - Page 39
39 Supported formats Type Image Video Audio Formats JPEG H.264 BP, MPEG-4 SP, H.263 AAC-LC, AMR-WB, AMR- view (videos are marked with a small play symbol). From the Gallery you can share the file using various services. Tap Menu and then Share. Note: Share options vary depending on the file type. - Acer B1-711 | 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 B1-711 | 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 B1-711 | User Guide - Page 42
To close an active application, go to Settings > Apps. Tap the RUNNING tab, then tap the program you wish to close. Select Stop to close the left corner. Note: You cannot uninstall applications that were pre-loaded on your tablet. Alternatively, you can go to APPS > Settings and select Apps. Tap - Acer B1-711 | User Guide - Page 43
sign in to on your tablet, or from an account associated specifically with that application. For some your tablet cannot be changed directly, you must change the information stored account. Changing language and text options Set your location and language input preferences by tapping APPS > Settings - Acer B1-711 | 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 updates > 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 B1-711 | User Guide - Page 45
troubleshooting This section lists frequently asked questions that may arise during the use of your tablet storage than the specifications say? A small supported. Refer to "Multimedia" on page 47 for more information. How do I check the OS version of my device? Tap APPS > Settings > About tablet - Acer B1-711 | 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 B1-711 | User Guide - Page 47
47 Specifications Multimedia • Mono speaker • Built-in microphone Formats supported: Type Audio recording Audio playback Video recording Video BP, H.264 MP, H.264 HP, MPEG-4 SP, H.263 BP USB connector • Micro USB port Power • DC power-in (5.35 V, 2 A) Connectivity • Bluetooth 4.0 • Wi-Fi IEEE - Acer B1-711 | User Guide - Page 48
48 • UMTS 900 / 2100 MHz • HSUPA / HSDPA / GPRS / EDGE • GPS Camera • Front camera • 0.3-megapixel • Fixed focus Expansion • microSD Card slot (up to 32 GB) Battery • Rechargeable Li-ion battery: 10 W Note: Length of battery operation will depend on power consumption which is based on system - Acer B1-711 | User Guide - Page 49
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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 B1-711 | User Guide - Page 51
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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