Acer Holo360 User Manual

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    User's Manual
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    the latest offers and product information. • Register your device for quick, personalized customer support. For more information, please visit the Acer website: account.acer.com Important This manual contains proprietary information that is protected by copyright laws. The information contained in
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    61 Install the Holo360 camera into the IP68 protective case 61 Operate the Holo360 with the IP68 protective case 62 Appendix 64 FAQ and troubleshooting 64 Audio 64 Multimedia files 64 Google Play Store 66 System information and performance....... 66 Power 67 RAM / ROM 67 Internal storage
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    4 - Table of contents Specifications 74 Performance 74 Display 74 Dimensions 75 Connectivity 75 Expansion 75 Cameras 76 Power 76 End User License Agreement 77
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    SETTING UP Setting up - 5 Unpacking your camera Your new camera 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: • Your new Acer smart camera • USB cable • AC adapter • Card
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    6 - Setting up Getting to know your camera Views 1 6 13 2 72 3 8 11 12 4 14 5 5 9 10 1. Pressure opening Equalizes pressure inside and outside the camera. 2. Microphone For capturing audio. 3. Volume up/down buttons Increase or decrease the audio volume. Camera app: Captures image. 4.
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    Setting up - 7 8. Touchscreen For viewing content from your camera or entering data. 9. 3.5 mm headphone jack Connects to stereo headphones. 10.Micro USB port For connecting to a PC or a charger. 11.Power button Suspends or wakes the camera (long press to turn the camera on or off). 12.Camera button
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    8 - Setting up Setting up for the first time Inserting a microSD card (and optional SIM card) 1. Turn off the camera by pressing and holding the power button. 2. Using the supplied tool, remove the card tray by pressing the tip of the tool into the release hole on the tray. 3. Insert a microSD card
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    your camera. To start, tap to select your language then tap Let's go. Follow the rest of the instructions as they are displayed. If the camera screen turns off, it has entered sleep mode. Briefly press the settings to Google servers; and to take advantage of other Google services on your camera.
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    10 - Using your smart camera If you have multiple Google accounts, such as separate accounts for personal and business contacts, you can access and synchronize them from the Accounts settings section. See Synchronization on page 58. Set up your microSD card After installing an optional microSD card
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    use your camera for a while, briefly press the power button to lock access. This saves power and ensures your camera does not unintentionally use any services. Your camera will lock automatically if it is not used for one minute. Waking your camera If the screen is off and the camera does
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    12 - Using your smart camera If there are notifications displayed on the lock screen, you can swipe downwards to view the notifications. Swipe a notification to the left or right to remove it. Security Options For additional security, you may set a code or number that must be entered to access
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    App List App shortcut Create custom app shortcut Using your smart camera - 13 Third screen •App List - Opens the App List •App shortcut - Opens the custom app shortcut •Create custom app shortcut - Opens the App List then tap and hold an app to replace a '+' icon with an app shortcut. Tap a '+'
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    14 - Using your smart camera Switching to Camera mode From the Home screen, open the Apps List and select HL Settings. Tap Startup screen, then Camera Mode. Shutting down your camera If you won't use your camera for an extended period of time, turn it off to save battery power. To turn off your
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    USING THE CAMERA Using the Camera - 15 Your smart camera features two 187° cameras mounted on the front and on the rear, which can combine to create a 360° image of your surroundings. To activate the camera: • if you are in Camera mode (see Camera mode on page 12), tap an icon from the Home screen
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    16 - Using the Camera Icons and indicators The camera window provides multiple controls on the image screen. Options and Settings Switch primary camera Mode selector Camera / Camcorder select Last picture thumbnail Center view Shutter button Picture options Tap the Shutter button or press
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    Using the Camera - 17 Camcorder mode Tap the Camera / Camcorder switch to enter camcorder mode. Tap the shutter to begin filming. While filming, you are unable to access most settings. Mode selector Shutter button Switch primary camera Picture options Options and Settings Center view Last
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    18 - Using the Camera Additional controls The volume buttons on the side of the camera capture image. Press and hold the Camera button to switch between camera and camcorder modes. Mode Selector Tap the Mode selector icon to open a list of modes. Tap an icon to select a mode. • 360° - Take a 360°
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    • Time lapse - Capture video at a slower speed so playback will be accelerated (camcorder mode only). Tap the icon to change the delay between captures frames (2, 3, 5, or 10 seconds). Using the Camera - 19 More and Settings menu Note Some options or settings are not available in all camera or
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    20 - Using the Camera • Storage - store images and video on the internal memory or an SD card (if installed). Capture settings • 360° resolution - select from 4K or 6K capture resolution. • Continuous shot - tap and hold the shutter button to take a series of rapid-fire images. • Grid - display a
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    Or, go to Home screen and tap Gallery. 6. Tap the Fisheye button on the center of two spheres to convert the 360° raw unstitched image to an equirectangular format. 7. The process may take a few seconds to complete. Once the conversion is complete, the new image will be displayed on the screen.
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    22 - Using the Camera 4. Tap the Shutter button again to stop filming. 5. Tap Thumbnail to view the 360° photo. Or, go to Home screen and tap Gallery. Stopped filiming 6. Tap Save icon or tap Arrow button on the center of two spheres to convert the raw video to an equirectangular format.
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    7. Tap Continue. Using the Camera - 23 8. The process may take a few seconds to complete. Once the conversion is complete, the new video will be displayed on the screen. Continue
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    24 - Using the Camera Viewing photos and videos After you have taken your photo or video, it is automatically saved; you can view it in Gallery by tapping the thumbnail in the corner of the screen or by opening the Gallery app. Gallery allows you to view 360° images. 1. Tap on an image to open
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    Organizing albums Tap the text at the top of the screen to organize your images into Times or Locations. Note To organize by Location, turn on the Location setting before taking photos or videos. See Settings on page 19. You may choose to view the 360 Raw images (the images and videos taken in 360°
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    26 - Using the Camera Tap an image to open it, or tap and hold to select it; once an image is selected, tap other images to add them to the selection. After selecting images, you may edit photos you have taken by tapping the pencil icon on the screen (not available for 360° images). You may also
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    3, 5, or 10 seconds. 4. Tap OK. Using the Camera - 27 Backing up your data You may use the Gallery app to upload images to online cloud services. 1. Tap Options icon. 2. In the 360 Raw or Collections tab, select an image or album. 3. Select Back up & sync. 4. Choose an account (or accounts) from
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    28 - Using the Android OS USING THE ANDROID OS If you are not familiar with the Android OS, then you can find some information about using the Home screen and apps. The Home screen When you start your camera, or wake it from power saving, it will display the Home screen. This screen gives you
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    Using the Android OS - 29 Navigation To navigate through menus and options, there are three touch-sensitive buttons beneath the screen. Back Home Overview Back Tap this button to go to the previous page, or to go up one level in a menu. Home Tap this button to go directly to the Home screen.
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    30 - Using the Android OS The Apps list To access the Apps list, on the Home screen tap the arrow above the center of the Favorites tray. Apps are displayed in alphabetical order, with the four most-recently used apps at the top of the menu. Swipe up or down to see the complete list of apps. You can
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    Using the Android OS - 31 Camera access To activate the camera (see Using the Camera on page 15): • swipe the camera icon up from the Lock screen, • open Camera from the Apps list or the Favorites tray, or • swipe right from the Home screen. Access requests When you first open some apps, or use
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    32 - Using the Android OS Searching on the internet As you type, a list displays search suggestions. Based on the words you enter, these suggestions try to help you quickly access what you are looking for and may include the following: • A previous search you performed on any device while you were
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    Using the Android OS - 33 Status and notification area Status and notification icons are shown at the top of the screen. The top-right corner displays status information such as the time, battery status, and connectivity. The top-left corner displays event notifications, such as new message alerts.
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    34 - Using the Android OS Quick Settings tiles Icon Name Brightness Wi-Fi SIM (LTE models only) Battery usage Description Slide to adjust the screen's brightness. Tap to toggle Wi-Fi and display Wi-Fi settings. Small "up" and "down" arrows mean information is being transmitted. Tap to toggle phone
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    The virtual keyboard When you tap a text box to enter text, an virtual keyboard will appear. Simply tap on keys to enter text. Using the Android OS - 35 Note The keyboard layout varies slightly, depending on the application and information that is required. Tap the ?123 button to see numbers and
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    36 - Using the Android OS Removing apps from a Home screen To remove a downloaded app from the Home screen, tap and hold the item until the Uninstall option appears at the top of the screen. Simply drag the item to the Uninstall option and tap OK. Note You may only uninstall downloaded apps. Apps
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    (LTE model only) - 37 MAKING CALLS (LTE MODEL ONLY) Certain models of the smart camera may make phone calls. Other models may use messaging services that provide calls over the internet; see the messaging app's help for more information. Note Please collate an Earphone or change to Speaker out mode
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    38 - Making calls (LTE model only) Dialing a number from Call History Your call history can be viewed by tapping the Call History icon. It displays recent received, dialed, and missed calls. Tap the phone icon to redial. To view call details and other options, tap the number or contact's name.
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    Making calls (LTE model only) - 39 Dialing an international number When dialing international numbers, there is no need to enter the international direct dialing prefix ('00' etc.) before the country code. Tap and hold 0+ on the number pad until + appears onscreen. Important International call
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    40 - Making calls (LTE model only) Icon Description Speakerphone. Access the keypad while a call is in progress. One option: • Add a second call Saving a dialed number to contacts You can save a number you have dialed to your contacts for future use. From the Call History , tap the number and
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    Play Store Important For connection issues with Play Store, see FAQ and troubleshooting on page 64. Tap Play Store to open the Google Play app correctly (e.g. contact information, wireless access, GPS). If none of these services seem unusual, tap Accept & download to proceed with the installation.
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    42 - Getting more apps Using downloaded apps Once you've downloaded and installed an app, you may find it in the Apps list or Widgets list. Certain apps provide both an App and widget, or only provide a widget (with no app icon). See Personalizing the Home screen on page 35. Uninstalling downloaded
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    use live stream app that allows you to broadcast live audio and video from your device directly to YouTube, Facebook or any streaming server which supports RTMP (Real-Time Messaging Protocol), such as Periscope, Ustream, and Wowza, etc.. Open the Live360 app from the Apps list or the Favorites tray
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    44 - Getting more apps When you launch the Live360 app for the first time during a live stream event, you will be prompted to grant the app permission to take photos and record audio and videos. Tap Allow to enable Live360 to take photos and record videos and then on the next screen tap Allow to
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    4. Tap Privacy arrow button to select a privacy setting. • Public - videos can be seen and shared by anyone • Unlisted - videos can be seen and shared by anyone with the link • Private - videos can be seen by you and those you invite to view the video. 5. Tap Brightness icon and use the slider to
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    46 - Getting more apps 7. Tap Settings icon to sign in to your YouTube account and adjust the camera and video settings according to your preference. • YouTube Account - Sign in to your YouTube account • Front/Rear Camera - Select the size of videos recorded using front-facing or rear camera. •
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    10.Tap Share icon, to share the live stream to a number of apps that you like. Getting more apps - 47 11.To end the live stream, tap then tap Yes. Shutter button 12.You can see a summary of the broadcast. When you stop the live stream you can choose to share, delete, or exit the streamed video.
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    48 - Getting more apps To live stream on Facebook 1. Launch the Live360 app. 2. On the Live360 broadcast page, tap the Facebook icon. 3. Type a description for the live stream. 4. Tap Privacy arrow button to select a privacy setting. • Public - videos can be seen and shared by anyone • Friends -
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    6. Tap Camera mode icon and select a camera mode. You can live stream using the 360 view, crystal ball, front-facing camera or rear camera. Getting more apps - 49 7. Tap Settings icon to sign in to your Facebook account and adjust the camera and video settings according to your preference. •
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    50 - Getting more apps 9. On the left side of the screen, you can see how many viewers are watching, as well as the comments and reactions. 10.Tap Share icon, to share the live stream to a number of apps that you like. 11.To end the live stream, tap then tap Yes. Shutter button 12.You can see
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    To live stream on custom RTMP 1. Launch the Live360 app. 2. On the Live360 broadcast page, tap the Custom icon. 3. Type the streaming server's RTMP (Real-Time Messaging Protocol) URL and stream key. Getting more apps - 51 4. Tap Brightness icon and use the slider to adjust brightness of the video.
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    52 - Getting more apps 7. To end the live stream, tap then tap Yes. Shutter button 8. Tap Done to close the video. Note Using the Live 360 app to live stream videos may cause significant battery drain and overheating on your device even with AC charging. It is not recommended to use the device
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    in Airplane mode, the option to turn Bluetooth on will be disabled. Please refer to Putting your camera in Airplane mode on page 60 for instructions on turning Airplane mode on or off.
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    54 - Advanced settings Adjusting Bluetooth settings You can use Bluetooth to exchange information between your camera and other mobile devices. Bluetooth connections For all Bluetooth settings, open the Apps list and tap Settings > Bluetooth. Tap the toggle switch next to turn Bluetooth on or off.
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    when you insert a new SIM card. However, you may prefer to manually select a network when roaming. Note When you are traveling, manually selecting a network may help to reduce your roaming charges. Check with your home service provider for the network offering the most competitive rates at your
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    signal. This may lead to your camera jumping between networks when you move around. Note Contact your service provider should you have any problems obtaining voice mail and the text message service center numbers. Data Usage (background data) The Data Usage section shows how much data has been
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    Advanced settings - 57 Adjusting the volume Adjust the volume of your camera using the volume button on the side of the camera. Alternatively, you can set the Ringtone, Notifications, and Alarms volume by opening Settings > Sound and then adjusting the sliders under Sound. Setting the date and time
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    settings. To add a new account, tap Add account. Select the type of account and then follow the onscreen instructions. Google Sync In Google, you can set synchronization for Google services. In your Google account's synchronization settings menu, tap the item you would like to have auto-sync. Tap
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    Advanced settings - 59 To manually synchronize an item, make sure toggle switch next to the item is turned on, tap the Menu icon and then tap Sync now. Note You
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    60 - Accessories and tips ACCESSORIES AND TIPS This chapter shows you how to use accessories with your camera, as well as provide useful tips for when you are using your camera. Using the headset Your camera is compatible with headsets with built-in microphone for handsfree use when making calls.
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    Accessories and tips - 61 Restarting your camera You can restart ('reboot') your camera if you find apps are not responding. 1. Press and hold the power button until you get the camera options menu. 2. Tap Reboot. Using the IP68 protective case The IP68 protective case is a slim case designed
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    62 - Accessories and tips Note Ensure that the lower cap is securely locked. Operate the Holo360 with the IP68 protective case The IP68 protective case protects your camera while it is still functional. Taking a photo 1. When the screen is off, press and hold the protective case's camera button for
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    Switching between camera and camcorder mode When the camera is in preview mode, press the protective case's camera button for 2 to 3 seconds to switch between camera and camcorder mode. Accessories and tips - 63 Shooting a video or photo 1. When the camera is in camera mode, press the protective
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    64 - Appendix APPENDIX FAQ and troubleshooting This section lists frequently asked questions Suggestions You may be trying to view an image that is not supported. Try a different app. You may be trying to view a video that is not supported. Try a different app. You may be trying to play a file
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    Appendix - 65 Question Suggestions Note: Make sure that the YouTube and Facebook app is installed on your device. Before you can upload an original 360 raw image to YouTube or Facebook, you must first convert the raw images to an equirectangular How do I upload an equirectangular file to
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    Play Store? 2. If you still cannot connect, try adjusting your date/time settings. Open Settings > Date & time and turn Automatic date & time off. 3. Manually adjust the time and then try to reconnect to the Play Store. System information and performance Question How do I check the OS version
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    Power Question I can't turn on the device. Appendix - 67 Suggestions The battery power may be depleted. Recharge the device. See Charging the battery on page 7 for more information. RAM / ROM Question How do I check memory status? Suggestions To check storage status, go to Settings > Storage.
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    periods of use, such as watching a video or a long phone conversation. Other sources of help For information on Up-to-date information regarding your camera Service enquiries Refer to ... www.acer.com mobile.acer.com www.acer.com
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    a short circuit or damage, and even a risk of explosion from the battery pack. Protecting your hearing To protect your hearing, follow these instructions. • Increase the volume gradually until you can hear clearly and comfortably. • Do not increase the volume level after your ears have adjusted
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    external RF energy or if you have any questions. Switch off your device in health care facilities when any regulations posted in these areas instruct you to do so. Hospitals or health care facilities may be using equipment that could be sensitive to external RF transmissions. Pacemakers. Pacemaker
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    with some hearing aids. If interference occurs, consult your service provider. Vehicles RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately with a potentially explosive atmosphere and obey all signs and instructions. Potentially explosive atmospheres include areas where you would normally be
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    certain features are in use, you may first need to turn those features off before you can make an emergency call. Consult this guide or your service provider for more information. When making an emergency call, give all the necessary information as accurately as possible. Your wireless device may be
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    Warnings and precautions - 73 4. DO NOT expose your camera to extreme temperatures. For example, do not leave your camera on the dashboard of a car on a hot day or when temperatures are below freezing point. Also, keep it away from heaters and other sources of heat. 5. DO NOT use or store your
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    battery and could lead to potential overheating, personal injury and malfunction. The battery must only be removed or replaced by an authorized Acer service center. Should the device become unresponsive, hold down the power button for 10 seconds to switch off the device. Certification To view safety
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    mm 57.6 mm 13.6 mm 139 g (with battery) Specifications - 75 Connectivity • Bluetooth 4.1 + LE • IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz) • GPS, with aGPS support and SUPL Cellular connectivity (C01 model only) Nano SIM slot • 4G LTE • EU, AAP, TW models: 2100 (B1) / 1800 (B3) / 2600 (B7) / 900
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    76 - Specifications • Micro USB connector Cameras • 16 MP front & rear cameras • 187-degree viewing angle each • 4K video recording Power • Adapter • AC input: 100 to 240 V, 50 or 60 Hz • DC output: 5 V, 1 A • Micro USB connector • 2000 mAh nominal-rated Li-polymer battery • Not user-replaceable
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    End User License Agreement - 77 END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT IMPORTANT-READ CAREFULLY: THIS END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT ("AGREEMENT") IS A LEGAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN YOU (EITHER AN INDIVIDUAL OR A SINGLE ENTITY), AND ACER INC. INCLUDING ITS SUBSIDIARIES ("ACER") FOR THE SOFTWARE (WHETHER PROVIDED BY ACER
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    EFFORT, OF LACK OF VIRUSES, AND OF LACK OF NEGLIGENCE, ALL WITH REGARD TO THE SOFTWARE AND THE PROVISION OF OR FAILURE TO PROVIDE SUPPORT SERVICES. ALSO, THERE IS NO WARRANTY OR CONDITION OF TITLE, QUIET ENJOYMENT, QUIET POSSESSION, CORRESPONDENCE TO DESCRIPTION OR NONINFRINGEMENT WITH REGARD TO THE
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    and effect. ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE AND SERVICES Software provided hereunder by Acer's licensors or suppliers ("Third any other party's use and enjoyment of the Third Party Services, or the services and products of Acer's licensors' or suppliers' third party licensors.
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