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B3-A40 B3-A40FHD Iconia One 10 USER'S MANUAL - Acer Iconia B3-A40FHD | User Manual - Page 2
2 - © 2017 All Rights Reserved Acer Iconia One 10 User's Manual Covers: B3-A40 / B3-A40FHD Regulatory Model Number (RMN): A7001 / A7002 This revision: May 2017 Sign up for an Acer ID and enjoy great benefits Open the Acer Portal app from the Start screen to sign up for an Acer ID or sign in if you - Acer Iconia B3-A40FHD | User Manual - Page 3
Using your tablet 10 Using the touchscreen 10 The Home screen 10 The virtual keyboard Browsing the internet 30 Google services 31 Using the camera and troubleshooting 46 Other sources of help 47 Specifications 48 Guidelines for safe battery usage 51 Battery information 51 Replacing - Acer Iconia B3-A40FHD | User Manual - Page 4
box. Carefully unpack the box and remove the contents. If any of the following items are missing or damaged, contact your dealer immediately: • Acer Iconia tablet • Product setup and safety information • USB cable • AC adapter • Warranty card Note Before using your tablet for the first time, you - Acer Iconia B3-A40FHD | User Manual - Page 5
Getting to know your tablet Views 1 23 4 5 6 7 8 10 Getting started with your tablet - 5 9 7 No. Item 1 Power button 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. - Acer Iconia B3-A40FHD | User Manual - Page 6
card slot USB storage). It does not support charging or PC connections. 5 3.5 mm Acer logo. Wait a moment for your tablet to boot up. You will then be asked some questions before you can use your tablet. To start, tap to select your language then tap the arrow. Follow the rest of the instructions - Acer Iconia B3-A40FHD | User Manual - Page 7
started with your tablet - 7 If the tablet's screen turns off, it has entered sleep mode. Briefly press Play; to back up your settings to Google servers; and to take advantage of other Google services on your tablet. If you have multiple Google accounts, such as separate accounts for personal and - Acer Iconia B3-A40FHD | User Manual - Page 8
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 B3-A40FHD | User Manual - Page 9
Charging your tablet - 9 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 B3-A40FHD | User Manual - Page 10
10 - Using your tablet USING YOUR TABLET Using the touchscreen Your tablet uses a touchscreen for selecting items and entering information. Use your finger to tap the screen. Tap: Touch the screen once to open items and select options. Swipe: Quickly swipe your finger across the screen to switch - Acer Iconia B3-A40FHD | User Manual - Page 11
provides controls and information. Search Status and notification bar Favorites bar Navigation Iconia Suite Note Bundled apps differ depending on region and configuration. Swipe the Home screen left to see most apps installed on your tablet. If you need more space, you can extend the Home - Acer Iconia B3-A40FHD | User Manual - Page 12
go up one level in a menu. This icon may be replaced with the hide icon in certain cases (e.g. when the keyboard is displayed. In this Hide case, tapping the icon minimizes the keyboard. Home Tap this icon to go directly to the Home screen. Tap and hold to open Google search. Overview / Recent Tap - Acer Iconia B3-A40FHD | User Manual - Page 13
and features. Note When you first open the Iconia Suite drawer, you will see a summary of the Iconia apps or features. Swipe left to see all more convenient. Use a threefingered gesture to take an image of the tablet's screen, then select part or all of the image and save or share immediately. EZ - Acer Iconia B3-A40FHD | User Manual - Page 14
you're looking for appears in the suggestions list, simply tap it. Otherwise, tap on the keyboard. Tap a category at the top of the results screen to filter the search results to show just Images, News, or other type of result. Searching on your tablet Tablet search results are shown below - Acer Iconia B3-A40FHD | User Manual - Page 15
Search in Chrome on page 32. Note Voice Search is available only in selected regions. Google Now Swipe right from the Home screen to open the Google App screen. This screen allows you to search, and if you choose to use Google Now, displays Google Now cards that provide reminders, timely traffic - Acer Iconia B3-A40FHD | User Manual - Page 16
displays event notifications, such as new message alerts. Wi-Fi signal Battery strength charge status Time Swipe down from the top of the screen to display Quick Settings shortcuts, and notification details such as current downloads and media controls when music is playing. Tap a shortcut to - Acer Iconia B3-A40FHD | User Manual - Page 17
off unless you choose to turn a network on again. Location Tap to toggle your device's location services on and off. Bluelight Shield Tap to protect your eyes by reducing blue-light emissions from the screen. Note Tap and hold a tile to open related settings. Edit Tap Edit to see more Quick - Acer Iconia B3-A40FHD | User Manual - Page 18
app to view and use both at the same time. Note You may view two tabs from Chrome in split-screen mode. Open Chrome with more than one tab while in split-screen mode; the Menu icon and select Move to other window. Drag the divider to increase the size of one - Acer Iconia B3-A40FHD | User Manual - Page 19
you want to move. To view information about the app, drag it to App info at the top of the screen. Otherwise, release your finger to place the app. To place the app on an different Home screen, do the following: 1. Slide your finger to the right or left side of the - Acer Iconia B3-A40FHD | User Manual - Page 20
remove all but one shortcut, the folder will be removed. Installing 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 - Acer Iconia B3-A40FHD | User Manual - Page 21
and tap Wallpapers. To choose from pre-selected background images, tap an image at the bottom of the screen and tap Set wallpaper in the topleft corner of the screen. To choose an image to use as wallpaper tap My photos then select a location that contains images, such as Google Drive, Gallery - Acer Iconia B3-A40FHD | User Manual - Page 22
22 - Using your tablet If the list of locations is not visible, tap the Menu icon . The virtual keyboard When you tap a text box to enter text, an virtual 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 - Acer Iconia B3-A40FHD | User Manual - Page 23
, tap Virtual keyboard > Google Keyboard > Text correction. Tap Show suggestions to toggle this feature on or off. Note Predictive text and auto correction not supported in all apps. Editing text You can select and edit text in certain apps, such as text you have entered in a text field. Selected - Acer Iconia B3-A40FHD | User Manual - Page 24
this text, a cursor is inserted below the text. To replace a word, double tap the word. In both cases, if you previously copied text, a PASTE button displays. 2. by default. To add or edit alarm settings, open Clock from the Home Screen, then tap . Tap the ON/OFF switch next to a preset alarm to - Acer Iconia B3-A40FHD | User Manual - Page 25
pattern (a set of dots that must be swiped in the correct order) or a PIN. Swipe left to the list of apps and tap Settings > Security > Screen lock. If you forget your unlock settings, please refer to Unlock pattern, PIN, or password on page 47. Shutting down your tablet If you won - Acer Iconia B3-A40FHD | User Manual - Page 26
card to expand your device's storage space. Ensure that the 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 NTFS file systems. To check card capacity, open Settings > Storage & USB. Your card's current capacity - Acer Iconia B3-A40FHD | User Manual - Page 27
Turn Bluetooth on and the tablet instantly starts scanning for nearby Bluetooth devices. 3. Tap the device you want to connect to and follow any on-screen instructions. After the initial pairing, you only need to ensure your tablet's Bluetooth is on and the device is on to connect the two. For more - Acer Iconia B3-A40FHD | User Manual - Page 28
28 - Connecting devices to your tablet Only A2DP stereo headsets (playback only, no microphone) are supported. Note Please check for updates to the tablet's software which may add support for additional Bluetooth devices (open Settings > About tablet > System updates > CHECK NOW. Accessories For a - Acer Iconia B3-A40FHD | User Manual - Page 29
to manage your connection settings. Alternatively, swipe down from the top of the screen and tap the Wi-Fi button to toggle on and off the Wi-Fi useful if you are using a metered service. If an app is using too much data, or you need to control how your data service is used, open Settings, then Data - Acer Iconia B3-A40FHD | User Manual - Page 30
tablet, you must be connected to a network with a connection to the internet. Using the browser To start browsing, tap the Chrome icon on the Home screen. To enter a website address, tap the address box at the top of the page. Enter the address using the keyboard and tap . To navigate forward - Acer Iconia B3-A40FHD | User Manual - Page 31
one of the open tabs across the top of the screen to switch pages. New tab Google services Note Apps may not be available in all countries the Home screen. If you did not enter a Gmail account address and password when you first started your tablet, follow the instructions. The Manual setup instead. - Acer Iconia B3-A40FHD | User Manual - Page 32
32 - Going online Composing an email 1. Make sure your tablet is connected to the internet. 2. Open Gmail from the Home screen. 3. Tap . 4. Enter the recipient's email address, the subject and message. 5. When you have finished composing your message, tap . Voice Search in Chrome Note Voice Search - Acer Iconia B3-A40FHD | User Manual - Page 33
Going online - 33 Play Store Tap Play Store from the Home screen. Here you can obtain a variety of add-on programs and apps to enhance the functionality of your tablet. The contents and design of Google Play - Acer Iconia B3-A40FHD | User Manual - Page 34
be added to the Google folder. Certain apps provide both an app and widget, or only provide a widget (with no app shortcut). See Personalizing Home screens on page 19. Uninstalling downloaded apps If you do not find it useful, you may uninstall a downloaded app. See Uninstalling an app on page 43 - Acer Iconia B3-A40FHD | User Manual - Page 35
Going online - 35 Tap Hangouts in the Google folder on the Home screen. You will see a list of your contacts connected to Hangouts services. Tap a contact to open a chat session. After you have connected, you can open a video chat session. - Acer Iconia B3-A40FHD | User Manual - Page 36
you through all the steps in taking photos and videos with your tablet. To activate the camera or video recorder, tap Camera on the Home screen. Note You can only save photos and videos to internal memory. Camera/video icons and indicators Mode buttons Image/video quick view Quick settings - Acer Iconia B3-A40FHD | User Manual - Page 37
are set to your preferences. 2. Frame your subject and steady your tablet. 3. Zoom in or out as needed. Note When zooming, the image on the screen does not represent the quality of the final image. 4. Tap to take the photo. Recording a video 1. Ensure the options described above are set to your - Acer Iconia B3-A40FHD | User Manual - Page 38
a small play symbol). Tap the image once to enlarge it; and tap it again to zoom into the image. You can share photos using various services and edit the image using various options. Tap to see which sharing options are available for the file or tap to display image editing options - Acer Iconia B3-A40FHD | User Manual - Page 39
detection On / off Auto scene detection On / off Self timer Off / 2 seconds / 10 seconds Capture number 40 shots / 99 shots (for Continuous shot) Picture size 1 megapixel / 5 megapixels Preview size Full screen / Standard (4:3) ISO Auto / 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 Face beauty Default - Acer Iconia B3-A40FHD | User Manual - Page 40
and tap Settings. To quickly navigate with a list of main categories, swipe in from the left of the screen. Wireless & Networks Wi-Fi Displays all available wireless networks. Turn the Wi-Fi function on or off. Wireless networks may require a password. Tap the Settings - Acer Iconia B3-A40FHD | User Manual - Page 41
metered service. If an app is using too much data, or you need to control how your data service is are permitted on board. Always follow instructions, such as switching your tablet mode. Alternatively, swipe down from the top of the screen to use the airplane mode tile. Virtual Private Network ( - Acer Iconia B3-A40FHD | User Manual - Page 42
function by swiping down from the top of the screen and tapping the Auto-rotate tile. Mirrors your tablets display on a compatible monitor Cast or display. You must pair your tablet to a display or dongle before options are available. See the instructions that came with your display or dongle to - Acer Iconia B3-A40FHD | User Manual - Page 43
the tablet. Apps Closing an application To close an active app, open the Overview screen. Swipe up or down to find the app you wish to close. Swipe the to close the app. Forcing an app to stop If an app is causing problems on your tablet, you can force it to stop. Open Settings, then select Apps - Acer Iconia B3-A40FHD | User Manual - Page 44
Add account. Select the type of account and then follow the instructions. Google Sync In your Google account, you can set synchronization toggle next to the item to turn auto-sync on or off. To manually synchronize an item, make sure the item is 'on', tap the Menu the Lock screen or notification bar. - Acer Iconia B3-A40FHD | User Manual - Page 45
an alarm see Setting an alarm on page 24. Updating your tablet's operating system Your tablet can download and install system updates, adding support for new devices or expanding software options. To check for operating system, or 'firmware', updates, open Settings > About tablet > System updates - Acer Iconia B3-A40FHD | User Manual - Page 46
46 - FAQ and troubleshooting FAQ AND TROUBLESHOOTING This section lists frequently asked questions that say? Why can't I view my picture files? You may be trying to view an image that is not supported. Try a different app. Multimedia files Why can't I view my video files? Why can't I play my - Acer Iconia B3-A40FHD | User Manual - Page 47
FAQ and troubleshooting - 47 Aspect Question Answer Power The battery power may be I 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 B3-A40FHD | User Manual - Page 48
.1" HD IPS LCD capacitive multi-touch screen • B3-A40: 1280 x 800 resolution • B3-A40FHD: 1920 x 1200 resolution Multimedia • Two built-in stereo speakers • Built-in microphone Power • DC power-in (10 W) Connectivity • 802.11a/b/g/n/ac wireless LAN • Bluetooth 4.1 Navigation • GPS • GLONASS support - Acer Iconia B3-A40FHD | User Manual - Page 49
Note: The covered USB port is only for connecting devices. It does not support charging or PC connections. Battery • 22.4 Wh 6100 mAh 3.7 V 2-cell Li-ion battery pack Battery life: Up to 10 hours (based on video playback test results) Note Length of battery operation will depend on power consumption - Acer Iconia B3-A40FHD | User Manual - Page 50
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% TRADEMARK INFORMATION (B3-A40FHD ONLY) For DTS patents, see http://patents.dts.com. Manufactured under license from DTS Licensing Limited. DTS, DTS-HD, the Symbol, & DTS - Acer Iconia B3-A40FHD | User Manual - Page 51
Guidelines for safe battery usage - 51 GUIDELINES FOR SAFE BATTERY USAGE Battery information Do not use this product in a humid, wet and/or corrosive environment. Do not put, store or leave your product in or near a heat source, in a high temperature location, in strong direct sunlight, in a - Acer Iconia B3-A40FHD | User Manual - Page 52
may also explode if damaged. Dispose of batteries according to local regulations.Please recycle when possible. Do not dispose as household waste. Replacing the battery Replace the battery with the same type as that which came bundled with your product. Use of another battery may present a risk of - Acer Iconia B3-A40FHD | User Manual - Page 53
for your personal use; and 6. Sublicense or otherwise make the Software available to third parties, except that you may, after prior written notification to Acer, transfer the Software as a whole to a third party so long as you do not retain any copies of the Software and such third party accepts - Acer Iconia B3-A40FHD | User Manual - Page 54
by the laws or regulations of the United States. SUPPORT SERVICES Acer 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 - Acer Iconia B3-A40FHD | User Manual - Page 55
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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