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2 © 2012. All Rights Reserved. Acer Iconia User Guide Model: B1-A71 This revision: 12/2012 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-A71 | User Guide - Page 3
microSD card (optional 21 Transferring files between your tablet and a PC 21 Device 41 Personal 42 System 43 Updating your tablet's operating system.......... 44 Resetting your tablet 44 Connecting a Bluetooth device 22 FAQ and troubleshooting 45 Accessories 22 Other sources of help 46 - Acer B1-A71 | 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-A71 | 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-A71 • Setup poster • USB cable • AC adapter • Warranty card - Acer B1-A71 | User Guide - Page 6
6 Getting to know your tablet Front view 1 Getting to know your tablet 2 3 No. Item 1 Touchscreen 2 Front-facing camera 3 Microphone Description 7-inch, 1024 x 600 pixel capacitive touchscreen. A 0.3-megapixel camera for video chats and selfportrait images. Receives audio for - Acer B1-A71 | User Guide - Page 7
Volume control key Top view 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. Increases and decreases the tablet volume. 1 No. Item 1 3.5 mm headphone jack Description Connects to stereo headphones - Acer B1-A71 | User Guide - Page 8
8 Bottom view 1 2 Getting to know your tablet No. Item 1 microSD card slot 2 Micro USB port (Slave) Description Insert a microSD the charging port for the AC adapter. For more information, see "Charging your tablet" on page 9. Back view No. Item 1 Speaker 1 Description Emits audio. - Acer B1-A71 | User Guide - Page 9
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 - Acer B1-A71 | User Guide - Page 10
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 - Acer B1-A71 | User Guide - Page 11
and simple controls with widgets or shortcuts. These display information such 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 - Acer B1-A71 | User Guide - Page 12
. Back Home Recent Back Tap this icon to go to the previous page, or 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 - Acer B1-A71 | User Guide - Page 13
The application menu The application menu displays applications and widgets available on your tablet. Applications are displayed in alphabetical order. If more to inform you of your tablet's status, such as connectivity, battery status and other event notification icons. Wireless reception - Acer B1-A71 | User Guide - Page 14
14 The Home screen 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 - Acer B1-A71 | User Guide - Page 15
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 personalize your - Acer B1-A71 | User Guide - Page 16
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 screen, tap and hold - Acer B1-A71 | User Guide - Page 17
17 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 information that is - Acer B1-A71 | User Guide - Page 18
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. To 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 B1-A71 | User Guide - Page 19
) 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 B1-A71 | User Guide - Page 20
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 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 - Acer B1-A71 | User Guide - Page 21
the latest USB driver on your computer before connecting your tablet to the 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 - Acer B1-A71 | User Guide - Page 22
. 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-A71 | User Guide - Page 23
is not on, tap the Wi-Fi ON switch and wait for your tablet to detect nearby networks. Tap the name of your network and enter a security password, if needed. Browsing the Internet In order to browse the Internet with your tablet, you must be connected to a network with a connection to the Internet. - Acer B1-A71 | User Guide - Page 24
selected regions. Setting up Gmail 1. Make sure your tablet is connected to the Internet. 2. From the Applications menu tap Gmail. If you did not enter a Gmail account address and password when you first started your tablet, follow the instructions. Note: You need to activate a Google account before - Acer B1-A71 | User Guide - Page 25
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-A71 | User Guide - Page 26
account with this messenging service. Turn-by-turn navigation must read and accept the Terms of Service. Tap Play Store from the home screen enhance the functionality of your tablet. Note: The contents and design movies, books, magazines, or music. Updates may add new categories or change how - Acer B1-A71 | User Guide - Page 27
information, wireless access, GPS, etc.) the application requires access in order to function correctly. If none of these services seem unusual, tap Accept & download to proceed with the installation. You may keep track of the download progress from both the app's page and the tablet's status area. - Acer B1-A71 | User Guide - Page 28
App and widgets, or only provide a widget (with no application icon). See "Personalizing the Home screen" on page 15. Uninstalling downloaded applications Once you've downloaded and installed an application, you may uninstall the application from the APPS menu by pressing and holding the application - Acer B1-A71 | User Guide - Page 29
29 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-A71 | User Guide - Page 30
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 view. To change how your music is displayed, swipe left or right. Depending on your selection, your music library is - Acer B1-A71 | User Guide - Page 31
31 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 13. - Acer B1-A71 | User Guide - Page 32
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 activated - Acer B1-A71 | User Guide - Page 33
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 B1-A71 | User Guide - Page 34
.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-A71 | User Guide - Page 35
features a 2-megapixel, front-facing digital camera. This section will 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 microSD slot before using the camera. Please note you can only save photos and - Acer B1-A71 | User Guide - Page 36
Close options Tap to close camera options. Taking a photo 1. Ensure the options described above are set to your preferences. 2. Frame your subject and steady your tablet. 3. Zoom in or out as needed. Note: When using zoom, the image on the screen does not represent the quality of the final image. - Acer B1-A71 | User Guide - Page 37
37 4. Tap the camera icon to take the photo. After taking a photo, tap the thumbnail in the top-right corner to view the photo. Camcorder icons and indicators Tap the camcorder icon to switch to camcorder mode. Icon Description Zoom in Crop and enlarge the center of the screen. When using zoom, - Acer B1-A71 | User Guide - Page 38
described above are set to your preferences. 2. Frame your subject and steady your tablet and zoom in or out as needed. 3. Tap the record icon to begin recording. 4. Tap the record icon again to stop recording. Supported formats Type Image Video Audio Formats JPEG H.264 BP, MPEG-4 SP, H.263 AAC - Acer B1-A71 | User Guide - Page 39
the photo or video you want to 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. Note: This device - Acer B1-A71 | 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-A71 | 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-A71 | User Guide - Page 42
You can adjust your tablet screen settings by tapping APPS > Settings > Display. Item Brightness Wallpaper Sleep Font Stop to close the program. Uninstalling an application You can remove programs installed on your tablet to free up extra storage memory. Tap and hold a program icon from the - Acer B1-A71 | User Guide - Page 43
People, Gmail, and Calendar, can sync data from multiple accounts. Others sync data only from the first Google Account you sign in to on your tablet, or from an account associated specifically with that application. For some applications, such as People or Calendar, all changes that you make on your - Acer B1-A71 | 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 B1-A71 | User Guide - Page 45
not 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 to APPS > Settings > About tablet > serial number ID? Device Information. I couldn't turn on the device. The battery power may be depleted. - Acer B1-A71 | 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-A71 | User Guide - Page 47
RAM • 8 or 16 GB of flash memory Google Android™ operating system Display • 7" WSVGA TFT-LCD capacitive multi-touch screen • 1024 x 600 resolution Multimedia • Mono speaker • Built-in microphone Formats supported: Type Audio recording Audio playback Video recording Video playback Formats AAC-LC - Acer B1-A71 | User Guide - Page 48
consumption which is based on system resource use. For example, constantly using the backlight or using power-demanding applications will shorten battery life between charges. Dimensions Height Width Thickness Weight 197.4 mm 128.5 mm 11.3 mm 320 g Environment Temperature Operating: 0 °C to 35 - Acer B1-A71 | User Guide - Page 49
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 B1-A71 | User Guide - Page 50
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-A71 | 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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