Acer Iconia B1-723 User Manual
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for warranty service. For more information, please visit the AcerCloud website: www.acer.com/byoc-start Important This manual contains proprietary computer. Acer Group shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained in this manual. Acer Iconia Talk 7 B1-723 Model number - Acer Iconia B1-723 | User Manual - Page 3
Supported formats 42 Advanced settings 43 Wireless & Networks 43 Device 45 Personal 46 System 47 Updating your tablet's operating system 48 Resetting your tablet 48 FAQ and troubleshooting 50 Other sources of help 52 Specifications 53 Guidelines for safe battery usage 56 Battery - Acer Iconia B1-723 | User Manual - Page 4
or damaged, contact your dealer immediately: • Acer Iconia B1-723 tablet • Product setup and safety information • USB cable • AC adapter • Warranty card Note Before using your tablet for the first time, you need to charge it for at least four hours. After that you can recharge the battery as needed. - Acer Iconia B1-723 | User Manual - Page 5
Getting to know your tablet Views 1 2 Getting started with your tablet - 5 4 3 5 12 13 8 9 10 6 11 14 7 No. Item Description Connects to a computer via a USB cable. 1 Micro USB port (Slave) Also serves as the charging port for the AC adapter. For more information, see Charging - Acer Iconia B1-723 | User Manual - Page 6
No. Item Description 7 Microphone Receives audio for video chats and Internet calls. 8 Volume control key Increases and decreases the tablet volume. 9 Reset pinhole Forces the tablet to reboot if it fails to respond to touch input. Insert a suitable tool, such as a straightened paperclip - Acer Iconia B1-723 | User Manual - Page 7
detect the SIM card. Turning on for the first time To turn on your tablet, press and hold the power button until you see the Acer logo. Wait a moment for your tablet to boot up. You will then be asked some questions before you can use your tablet. - Acer Iconia B1-723 | User Manual - Page 8
8 - Getting started with your tablet To start, tap to select your language then tap the arrow. Follow the rest of the instructions as they are displayed. If the tablet's screen turns off, it has entered sleep mode. Briefly press the power button to wake it up. For - Acer Iconia B1-723 | User Manual - Page 9
to a Google Account to use Gmail, Hangouts, Google Calendar, and other Google Apps; to download APPs 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 - Acer Iconia B1-723 | User Manual - Page 10
tablet is bundled with one of two types of USB power adapters: a fixed-prong type or a removable-prong type. Both types are described in this manual. Fixed-prong type The prongs and power adapter body form a complete piece, no assembly required. Simply slide the large end of the USB cable into - Acer Iconia B1-723 | User Manual - Page 11
Charging your tablet - 11 Connecting power Connect the power connector to your tablet and plug the AC adapter into any AC outlet. Warning Only use an Acer-approved adapter to charge your device. Note It is normal for the tablet surface to become warm during charging or long periods of use. - Acer Iconia B1-723 | User Manual - Page 12
, quick shortcuts to a certain APP features, or serve as small APPs that display constantly-updated information (like the time and weather). Some have been pre-installed on your tablet, while others may be downloaded from Google Play. See Adding widgets to a Home screen on page 18. Folders are - Acer Iconia B1-723 | User Manual - Page 13
Using your tablet - 13 widget. See Adding APPs to a Home screen on page 17 and Adding widgets to a Home screen on page 18. Note Removing or moving all apps and widgets from an extended Home screen will automatically remove that extended Home screen as well. The Home screen information. Search - Acer Iconia B1-723 | User Manual - Page 14
14 - Using your tablet Search Note In order to search or browse the internet, you must be connected to a wireless network. See Going online on page 28. Search enables you to use a single, quick search to locate a variety of information on the internet and on your tablet. To use Search, simply - Acer Iconia B1-723 | User Manual - Page 15
The top-right area displays a variety of information, such as time, battery status, and connectivity. The top-left area displays event icons, such as Swipe down from the top to display notification details such as current downloads and media controls such as "play/pause" and "next track" when - Acer Iconia B1-723 | User Manual - Page 16
16 - Using your tablet To access Quick Settings with one swipe, swipe down with two fingers. Priority notifications With priority notifications turned on, the types of notifications you've set as important will show up at the top of the notificaiton screen (even when notifications are muted). You - Acer Iconia B1-723 | User Manual - Page 17
rotate Tap to toggle automatic screen rotation on and off. Location Tap to toggle your device's location services on and off. Tap and hold to display location service settings. Audio profiles Choose from four different audio profiles: General, Silent, Meeting and Outdoor. Personalizing the - Acer Iconia B1-723 | User Manual - Page 18
18 - Using your tablet b. Otherwise, hold your finger until you have cycled through all extended Home screens and a new one is created. 2. Release your finger to place the APP. Adding widgets to a Home screen Tap and hold any open space on a Home screen, then tap WIDGETS. To move a widget to the - Acer Iconia B1-723 | User Manual - Page 19
Using your tablet - 19 If you wish to place a widget on an extended Home screen, do the following: 1. Slide your finger to the right side of the screen. a. Hold the widget there until you have cycled through to the desired Home screen. b. Otherwise, hold your finger until you have cycled through all - Acer Iconia B1-723 | User Manual - Page 20
20 - Using your tablet Changing the Home screen wallpaper Tap and hold any open space on the Home screen and tap WALLPAPERS. To choose from pre-selected background images, tap an image at the bottom of the screen and tap Set wallpaper. To choose an image to use as wallpaper from a variety of - Acer Iconia B1-723 | User Manual - Page 21
The Application menu To access the Application menu, tap in the center of the application dock. The Application menu displays APPs available on your tablet. APPs are displayed in alphabetical order. Swipe left and right to navigate between the available APPs. Also see Personalizing the Home screen - Acer Iconia B1-723 | User Manual - Page 22
22 - Using your tablet The onscreen keyboard When you tap a text box to enter text, an onscreen keyboard will appear. Simply tap on keys to enter text. Note The layout of the keyboard (and some button icons) vary slightly, depending on the application and information that is required. Tap the ?123 - Acer Iconia B1-723 | User Manual - Page 23
text can be cut or copied and later pasted within the same application, or to a different application. Note Certain APPs may not support text selection, or only support it in certain areas. Other APPs may offer specialized commands to select text. Selecting text To select text that you want to cut - Acer Iconia B1-723 | User Manual - Page 24
pattern on page 51. Shutting 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 locked), press - Acer Iconia B1-723 | User Manual - Page 25
confirm the shut down. To force a shutdown, press and hold the power button until the tablet shuts down (about four seconds). Note If your device's battery is getting too hot, you will be notified and advised to turn off the device. If you fail to turn it off, it will shut - Acer Iconia B1-723 | User Manual - Page 26
YOUR TABLET Accessories For a complete list of accessories, visit store.acer.com. Connecting to AC power See Charging your tablet on page 10 microSD card is inserted all the way into the card slot. Note Your tablet only supports microSD cards that use the FAT, FAT32, exFAT, and NFTS file systems. To - Acer Iconia B1-723 | User Manual - Page 27
on connecting to another Bluetooth device, see the device's operating instructions. Note Only A2DP stereo headsets (playback only, no microphone) are supported. Please check for updates to the tablet's software which may add support for additional Bluetooth devices (open the Application menu and tap - Acer Iconia B1-723 | User Manual - Page 28
28 - Going online 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, open the Application menu and tap Settings > Wi-Fi to manage your connection settings. (Alternatively, two-finger swipe down - Acer Iconia B1-723 | User Manual - Page 29
and tap Manual setup to enter the parameters manually or simply services, you must read and accept the Terms of Service. The contents and design of Google Play varies by region. For example, in some regions, you can also browse for and purchase movies, books, magazines, or music. Updates instructions. - Acer Iconia B1-723 | User Manual - Page 30
30 - Going online Composing an email 1. Make sure your tablet is connected to the internet. 2. Open the Application menu and tap Gmail. 3. Tap . 4. Enter the recipient's email address, the subject and message. 5. When you are finished composing your message, tap . Voice Search Note Voice Search is - Acer Iconia B1-723 | User Manual - Page 31
. For the best user experience, you are advised to not download APPs that use 3D graphics. 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 - Acer Iconia B1-723 | User Manual - Page 32
32 - Going online these services seem unusual, tap ACCEPT to proceed with the installation. You may keep track of the download progress from both the APP's page and your device's notification area. Important Some APPs may require payment before you can download them. You will need to have a Google - Acer Iconia B1-723 | User Manual - Page 33
Google Hangouts Tap Hangouts from the Application menu to open Google Hangouts. Here you can see a list of your contacts connected to Google Hangouts services. Tap on a contact to open a chat session. After you have connected, you can open a video chat session. Going online - 33 - Acer Iconia B1-723 | User Manual - Page 34
example, in some regions, Google Play Music can serve as cloud storage for your personal music collection and make it available on all your devices. Updates may change how to navigate these media APPs at any time. Use Play Music to listen to music and other audio files that you - Acer Iconia B1-723 | User Manual - Page 35
Playing music - 35 Swipe in from the left side to display the menu, which contains a list of views, such as Listen Now, My Library, and Playlists as well as Settings, Help, and Send feedback. Albums and invidividual tracks have their own playback options. You can access these by tapping the Menu - Acer Iconia B1-723 | User Manual - Page 36
36 - Managing people and contacts MANAGING PEOPLE AND CONTACTS Your tablet features an address book that allows you to save contacts to the internal memory, SIM card or your Google account. Tap Contacts from the Application menu to view your contacts. If you don't have any contacts stored on your - Acer Iconia B1-723 | User Manual - Page 37
Adding a new contact Tap to add a new contact. If you have multiple accounts, you will be asked which account you want to use to store the contact. The contact will be synchonized with that account. You may now edit the new contact entry. The amount of information you can store for a contact on your - Acer Iconia B1-723 | User Manual - Page 38
38 - Managing people and contacts Note Set each phone number to match the type of network as this can determine some functions, i.e. certain APPs only recognize 'Mobile' numbers as they require a function only available on a mobile network. Editing a contact on your computer If you have synchronized - Acer Iconia B1-723 | User Manual - Page 39
Using the camera and camcorder - 39 USING THE CAMERA AND CAMCORDER Your tablet features a front- and rear-facing 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 - Acer Iconia B1-723 | User Manual - Page 40
40 - Using the camera and camcorder Mode In the camera window, swipe in from the left to display the mode buttons: Lens Blur, Camera, and Video. With any of these options selected (and while the mode buttons are visible) tap the Settings button to display settings for the selected item. The - Acer Iconia B1-723 | User Manual - Page 41
Using the camera and camcorder - 41 Front camera video: Choose between CIF, QVGA or QCIF. Lens Blur Image quality: Choose between Normal and Low (fastest). Quick settings Tap the Quick settings icon to change your camera settings. Timer HDR Grid Switch cameras Taking a photo 1. Ensure the - Acer Iconia B1-723 | User Manual - Page 42
the file using various services and edit the image using various options. Tap to see which sharing options are available for the file or tap the menu icon to display image editing options. Supported formats Note To see the supported image, video, and audio formats, see Supported formats on page 53 - Acer Iconia B1-723 | User Manual - Page 43
ADVANCED SETTINGS Advanced settings - 43 To access Settings, open the Application menu and tap Settings. Wireless & Networks SIM management Displays the SIM information and allows you to enter and edit personal information for your SIM. Activating or deactivating Wi-Fi connections Displays all - Acer Iconia B1-723 | User Manual - Page 44
. Please 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. More - Acer Iconia B1-723 | User Manual - Page 45
Advanced settings - 45 You need to set a lock screen PIN or password before you can use credential storage. Device Sound & notification Adjust the volume of your tablet using the volume buttons on the side of the tablet. Display You can adjust your tablet screen settings by tapping APPs > - Acer Iconia B1-723 | User Manual - Page 46
account to access the synchronication settings. To add a new account, tap Add account. Select the type of account and then follow the onscreen instructions. Google Sync In your Google account, you can set synchronization for Google products including Browser, Calandar, Gmail Google Photos, and - Acer Iconia B1-723 | User Manual - Page 47
settings menu. Tap the checkmark box next to the item you would like to have auto-sync. When checked, that item will auto-sync. To manually synchronize an item, make sure the item is checked, tap the Menu icon and then tap Sync now. Multiple Google accounts If you have multiple - Acer Iconia B1-723 | User Manual - Page 48
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 Iconia B1-723 | User Manual - Page 49
Advanced settings - 49 To perform a clean boot, open Settings from the Application menu, then tap Backup & reset > Factory data reset; click Reset tablet and then Erase everything to format your tablet. - Acer Iconia B1-723 | User Manual - Page 50
50 - FAQ and troubleshooting FAQ AND TROUBLESHOOTING This section lists frequently asked questions can't I view my picture files? You may be trying to view an image that is not supported. See Supported formats on page 53 for more information. Multimedia files Why can't I view my video files? - Acer Iconia B1-723 | User Manual - Page 51
troubleshooting Device Information. Power I couldn't turn on the device. The battery power may be depleted. Recharge the device. See Charging your the micoSD card. After five wrong entries, you can reset your unlock pattern. Tap Forgotten pattern? and enter your Google Acer service center. - Acer Iconia B1-723 | User Manual - Page 52
52 - FAQ and troubleshooting Aspect Heat Question Answer It is normal for the 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 Iconia B1-723 | User Manual - Page 53
LCD capacitive multi-touch screen with IPS technology • 1024 x 600 resolution • Wide viewing angle Multimedia • Built-in stereo speaker • Two built-in microphones Supported formats Type Formats Image JPEG Audio recording AAC-LC, AMR-WB Audio playback AAC-LC, AAC, AAC+ (not raw AAC), AMR-NB - Acer Iconia B1-723 | User Manual - Page 54
Expansion • microSD card up to 128 GB (SDHC compatible, exFAT compatible) Battery • 12.8 Wh 3380 mAh 3.8 V 1-cell Li-ion battery pack Battery life: Up to 6 hours (based on video playback test results) Note Length of battery operation will depend on power consumption which is based on system resource - Acer Iconia B1-723 | User Manual - Page 55
Dimensions Height Width Thickness Weight 190 mm 108 mm 9.65 mm 0.28 kg. Environment Temperature Operating: 0° C to 35° C Non-operating: -20° C to 60° C Humidity (non-condensing) Operating: 20% to 80% Non-operating: 20% to 80% Specifications - 55 - Acer Iconia B1-723 | User Manual - Page 56
to leak acid, become hot, explode or ignite and cause injury and/or damage. Do not pierce, open or disassemble the battery. If the battery leaks and you come into contact with the leaked fluids, rinse thoroughly with water and seek medical attention immediately. For safety reasons, and to prolong - Acer Iconia B1-723 | User Manual - Page 57
with the same type as that which came bundled with your product. Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion. Warning Batteries may explode if not handled properly. Do not disassemble or dispose of them in fire. Keep them away from children. Follow local regulations when disposing - Acer Iconia B1-723 | User Manual - Page 58
SOFTWARE OR ANY PORTION THEREOF, YOU AGREE TO BE GRANT OF LICENSE Acer grants to you the following non-exclusive and non-transferable rights with 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 - Acer Iconia B1-723 | User Manual - Page 59
is not obligated to provide technical or other support for the Software. ACER LIVE UPDATE Certain software contains elements that enable the use of the Acer Live Update service, which allows for updates for such software to be automatically downloaded and installed on your device. By installing the - Acer Iconia B1-723 | User Manual - Page 60
TO USE THE SOFTWARE, THE PROVISION OF OR FAILURE TO PROVIDE SUPPORT SERVICES, OR OTHERWISE UNDER OR IN CONNECTION WITH ANY PROVISION OF THIS AGREEMENT must: 1. Cease all use of the Software; 2. Destroy or return to Acer the original and all copies of the Software; and 3. Delete the Software - Acer Iconia B1-723 | User Manual - Page 61
the Third Party Software and Third Party Services is also 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.htm or your local Acer website. subject to additional terms and conditions
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