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Using your smartphone Turning on for the first time To turn on your smartphone for the first time, press and hold the power button until the screen turns on. You will then be asked to configure some settings before you can use your smartphone. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete setup. Sign in to or create a Google account If you have Internet access, your smartphone allows you to synchronize information with a google account. During the start-up process, you may create or sign in to your account, which will be used to synchronize your contact list, email, calendar and other information. If you do not yet have Internet access, or do not want to use this feature, then tap Skip. Sign in to or create your AcerCloud account If you have Internet access, your smartphone allows you to access and save files on your AcerCloud. During the start-up process, you may create or sign in to your account, which will be used to synchronize your contact list, email, calendar and other information. If you do not yet have Internet access, or do not want to use this feature, then tap Home. Creating multiple Google accounts You can create and easily access multiple Google accounts. Open the Application menu and then tap Settings > Accounts & sync > Add account. Entering your PIN When you install a SIM card for the first time, you may need to enter a PIN using the onscreen number pad. Important: Depending on your settings, you may be required to enter your PIN each time you switch on the phone function. Activating a new SIM card If you are using your SIM card for the first time, it may require activation. Contact your network operator for details on how to do this. Using the touchscreen Your smartphone uses a touchscreen for selecting items and entering information. Use your finger to tap the screen. 6

Section	Page
Table of contents	3
Setting up	5
Unpacking your smartphone	5
Getting to know your smartphone	5
Views	5
Installing or removing the battery	6
Installing the battery	6
Charging the battery	7
Removing the battery	7
Installing a SIM or microSD Card	7
SIM card lock	7
Using your smartphone	8
Turning on for the first time	8
Sign in to or create a Google account	8
Sign in to or create your AcerCloud account	8
Creating multiple Google accounts	8
Entering your PIN	8
Activating a new SIM card	8
Using the touchscreen	8
Swype	9
Android keyboard	10
Predictive text	10
The Home screen	11
The extended Home screen	11
The Application menu	13
Notification area	13
Locking your smartphone	15
Waking your smartphone	15
Shutting down your smartphone	15
Managing contacts	16
Managing your contacts	16
Adding a contact	16
Making calls	17
Before making a call	17
Making a call	17
Dialing a number from Call Log	17
Viewing missed calls	17
Saving a dialed number to contacts	18
Making a call to one of your contacts	18
Dialing an international number	18
Direct dial widget	18
The voice call screen	19
Voice call options	19
Answering or declining a call	19
Saving a dialed number to contacts	19
Conference calls	19
Internet calling	20
Adding an Internet calling account	20
Editing or removing an Internet calling account	20
Using Internet calling	20
Receiving Internet calls	20
Calling a contact’s Internet calling address	20
Calling a phone number using Internet calling	20
Messaging	22
Creating a new message	22
Replying to a message	23
MMS messages	23
Receiving MMS messages	23
Going online	25
Browsing the Internet	25
Using the browser	25
Voice search	25
Setting up your Google email	26
Composing an email	26
Setting up Email	26
Google Play	26
Maps, Navigation, Places and Latitude	27
Using the map	27
AcerCloud setup	28
AcerCloud setup for Windows 7	28
Install AcerCloud	28
Sign in using your Acer ID	28
AcerCloud options	30
Using the Camera	31
Camera icons and indicators	31
Camera settings menu	32
Taking a photo	32
Taking a panoramic photo	32
Camcorder settings menu	33
Shooting a video	33
Supported formats	34
Viewing photos and videos	34
Geotagging	34
Advanced settings	35
Putting your smartphone in Airplane mode	35
Turning Airplane mode on or off	35
Adjusting settings	35
Activating or deactivating connections	35
Phone network settings	37
Sound	38
Dolby Mobile	38
Display	38
Phone settings	39
Connecting to a PC	39
Synchronization	39
FM radio	40
Multimedia playback	40
Media server	40
Restoring to factory settings	41
Accessories and tips	43
Using the headset	43
Using a Bluetooth headset	43
Creating a new access point	43
Inserting a microSD Card	43
Appendix	44
FAQ and troubleshooting	44
Other sources of help	45
Warnings and precautions	45
Medical devices	47
Vehicles	47
Potentially explosive environments	48
Emergency calls	48
Disposal and recycling information	48
Taking care of your smartphone	48
Specifications	50
Performance	50
Display	50
Multimedia	50
USB connector	50
Connectivity	50
Camera	50
Expansion	50
Battery	50
Dimensions	51
Safety	53
Battery information	53
Replacing the battery	53
Disposal and recycling information	54
Regulatory information	54
RoHS compliance	54
Prevention of hearing loss	54
List of National Codes	55
Certificate Information (SAR)	55
NCC warning	56
Lithium-ion battery warning	57
End User License Agreement	58

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Using your smartphone

Turning on for the first time

To turn on your smartphone for the first time, press and hold the power button until

the screen turns on. You will then be asked to configure some settings before you

can use your smartphone.

Follow the onscreen instructions to complete setup.

If you have Internet access, your smartphone allows you to synchronize information

with a google account.

During the start-up process, you may create or sign in to your account, which will

be used to synchronize your contact list, email, calendar and other information. If

you do not yet have Internet access, or do not want to use this feature, then tap

Skip

If you have Internet access, your smartphone allows you to access and save files

on your AcerCloud.

During the start-up process, you may create or sign in to your account, which will

be used to synchronize your contact list, email, calendar and other information. If

you do not yet have Internet access, or do not want to use this feature, then tap

Home

Creating multiple Google accounts

You can create and easily access multiple Google accounts. Open the

Application

menu and then tap

Settings

Accounts & sync

Add account

Entering your PIN

When you install a SIM card for the first time, you may need to enter a PIN using the

onscreen number pad.

Important

: Depending on your settings, you may be required to enter your PIN each time

you switch on the phone function.

Activating a new SIM card

If you are using your SIM card for the first time, it may require activation. Contact

your network operator for details on how to do this.

Using the touchscreen

Your smartphone uses a touchscreen for selecting items and entering information.

Use your finger to tap the screen.