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B3-A50 B3-A50FHD Iconia One 10 USER'S MANUAL - Acer Iconia B3-A50FHD | User Manual - Page 2
2 - © 2018 All Rights Reserved Acer Iconia One 10 User's Manual Covers: B3-A50 / B3-A50FHD Regulatory Model Number (RMN): A8003 / A8002 This revision: April 2018 Sign up for an Acer ID and enjoy great benefits There are three great reasons for you to get an Acer ID: • Create your own connected world - Acer Iconia B3-A50FHD | User Manual - Page 3
tablet and a PC 25 Connecting a Bluetooth device 26 Accessories 27 Going online 28 Managing Wi-Fi connections 28 Data saver (background data 28 Browsing the internet 29 Google™ services Updating your tablet's operating system 45 Resetting your tablet 45 FAQ and troubleshooting 47 Other - Acer Iconia B3-A50FHD | User Manual - Page 4
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 need to charge it for at least four hours. After - Acer Iconia B3-A50FHD | User Manual - Page 5
Getting to know your tablet View 1 2 34 5 6 Getting started with your tablet - 5 7 8 9 10 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-A50FHD | User Manual - Page 6
your tablet on page 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. To start, tap to select your language then tap the arrow. Follow the rest of the instructions - Acer Iconia B3-A50FHD | User Manual - Page 7
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 have multiple Google accounts, such as separate accounts for personal and business contacts, you can access and synchronize them from the - Acer Iconia B3-A50FHD | User Manual - Page 8
8 - Charging your tablet CHARGING YOUR TABLET Assembling the power adapter Your 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 - Acer Iconia B3-A50FHD | 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-A50FHD | User Manual - Page 10
the direction that you want to scroll. The Home screen When you start your tablet, or wake it from power saving, it will display the Home screen. This screen as with any other downloaded app. Folders are groups of apps that occupy one space on a Home screen. See Adding folders to a Home screen on - Acer Iconia B3-A50FHD | User Manual - Page 11
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 screen - Acer Iconia B3-A50FHD | User Manual - Page 12
tablet Navigation To navigate through menus and options, three (or more) icons are shown at the bottom of the screen. Back Home Overview Back Tap this icon to go to the previous page, or to go up one this icon to see recently opened apps in your tablet's Overview screen. Tap an app to open it. - Acer Iconia B3-A50FHD | User Manual - Page 13
your icons with customized ones. Wallpapers Change the image for the screen background. See Changing the wallpaper on page 21. Widgets Add a widget to the screen. See Adding widgets to a Home screen on page 20. Settings Open Layout settings for your tablet. Note To replace the Iconia Suite icon with - Acer Iconia B3-A50FHD | User Manual - Page 14
turn permissions on or off. Search 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 tap in the search bar and type your query. Note In order to search or browse the internet, you must be - Acer Iconia B3-A50FHD | User Manual - Page 15
and browsing history. Note You can choose what information is included in tablet searches. Swipe right from the Home Screen to open the Google App the Menu icon in the top-left corner of the screen. Then tap Settings > Tablet search. Voice search and "OK Google" With voice actions, you can send text - Acer Iconia B3-A50FHD | User Manual - Page 16
16 - Using your tablet Tap a shortcut to see more information, or toggle the feature if more information is not available. Tap and hold a shortcut to open appropriate Settings. Swipe down again to display the full list of Quick Settings tiles. To see the Quick Settings tiles with one swipe, swipe - Acer Iconia B3-A50FHD | User Manual - Page 17
Using your tablet - 17 Icon Name Description Location Tap to toggle your device's location services on and off. Bluelight Shield Tap to protect your eyes by 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. - Acer Iconia B3-A50FHD | User Manual - Page 18
18 - Using your tablet Drag the divider to increase the size of one window to two-thirds of the screen. Drag the divider to the edge of the screen or tap and hold the splitscreen icon to exit - Acer Iconia B3-A50FHD | User Manual - Page 19
Using your tablet - 19 To place the app on a different Home screen, do the following: 1. Slide your finger to the right or left side of the screen and hold the app icon that you want to remove. Drag and drop the icon to a new position. If you remove all but one shortcut, the folder will be removed. - Acer Iconia B3-A50FHD | User Manual - Page 20
20 - Using your tablet Removing apps from a Home screen To remove a downloaded app from downloaded apps. Apps that were preinstalled on your tablet may not be removed. Adding widgets to a Home screen Tap and hold any open space on a Home screen (or tap the Iconia icon), then tap Widgets. To move a - Acer Iconia B3-A50FHD | User Manual - Page 21
Using your tablet - 21 Changing the wallpaper Tap and hold any open space on the Home screen (or tap the Iconia icon) and tap Wallpapers. To choose from pre-selected background images, tap an image at the bottom of the screen and tap Set wallpaper in - Acer Iconia B3-A50FHD | User Manual - Page 22
22 - Using your tablet Tap the ?123 button to see numbers and special characters, and Gboard > Text correction. Under Suggestions, tap the feature you want. 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 - Acer Iconia B3-A50FHD | User Manual - Page 23
Using your tablet - 23 Selecting text To select text that you want to cut, copy, by typing or deleting text or tapping the PASTE button. Setting an alarm There are two predefined alarms on your tablet by default. To add or edit alarm settings, open Clock from the Home Screen, then tap . Tap the - Acer Iconia B3-A50FHD | User Manual - Page 24
when locked), press and hold the power button until a menu displays (about one second). Tap Power off and 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 gets too hot, you will be notified - Acer Iconia B3-A50FHD | User Manual - Page 25
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. Your card's current capacity - Acer Iconia B3-A50FHD | User Manual - Page 26
26 - Connecting devices to your tablet Your device will now be available as a drive in your computer's 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. - Acer Iconia B3-A50FHD | User Manual - Page 27
27 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 > System > About tablet > System updates > CHECK NOW. Accessories For a complete list of accessories - Acer Iconia B3-A50FHD | User Manual - Page 28
is not on, tap the Wi-Fi switch to On and wait for your tablet to detect nearby networks. Tap the name of your network and enter a security 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. If an app is using - Acer Iconia B3-A50FHD | User Manual - Page 29
Going online - 29 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. Using the browser To start browsing, tap the Chrome icon on the Home screen. - Acer Iconia B3-A50FHD | User Manual - Page 30
button. Simply tap one of the open tabs across the top of the screen to switch pages. New tab Google™ services Note Apps may not Gmail account address and password when you first started your tablet, follow the instructions. The combined inbox allows you to view emails from Manual setup instead. - Acer Iconia B3-A50FHD | User Manual - Page 31
Going online - 31 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 - Acer Iconia B3-A50FHD | User Manual - Page 32
Play Tap Google Play 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 varies by region. For example, in some regions, you can also browse for and purchase movies, books, magazines - Acer Iconia B3-A50FHD | User Manual - Page 33
Going online - 33 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. Add a payment method in order to pay for these apps, such as redeeming a Google Play gift card or adding - Acer Iconia B3-A50FHD | User Manual - Page 34
34 - Going online 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-A50FHD | User Manual - Page 35
take 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 Image options Settings Shutter/video buttons Mode buttons: Tap an icon to select one of the picture modes: Normal, Face Beauty, or Panorama. Quick Settings - Acer Iconia B3-A50FHD | User Manual - Page 36
options, see Camera and video options on page 37. Taking a photo 1. Ensure the options 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 - Acer Iconia B3-A50FHD | User Manual - Page 37
Using the camera and video recorder - 37 side of the screen. Alternatively, tap Photos. Look for the photo or video you want to view (videos are marked with a small play symbol). Tap the image once to enlarge it; and pinch to zoom into the image. You can share and edit photos. Tap to display image - Acer Iconia B3-A50FHD | User Manual - Page 38
38 - Using the camera and video recorder Camera Adjust camera image settings with these options: Setting Options Zero shutter delay On / off Face detection On / off Auto scene detection On / off Self timer Off / 2 seconds / 10 seconds Capture number 40 shots / 99 shots (for Continuous shot - Acer Iconia B3-A50FHD | User Manual - Page 39
options. Data Usage (background data) 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. If an app is using too much data, or you need to control how your data - Acer Iconia B3-A50FHD | User Manual - Page 40
during a flight. Check with your airline to confirm which devices are permitted on board. Always follow instructions, such as switching your tablet off during takeoff and landing as it may interfere with aircraft electronic systems. Note When Airplane mode is active, the icon is displayed in the - Acer Iconia B3-A50FHD | User Manual - Page 41
one or both devices to establish the connection. Cast Mirrors your tablets display on a compatible monitor or display. You must pair your tablet to a display or dongle before options are available. See the instructions to stop If an app is causing problems on your tablet, you can force it to stop. - Acer Iconia B3-A50FHD | User Manual - Page 42
screen and drag it into the Uninstall area at the top of the screen. Note You cannot uninstall apps that were pre-loaded on your tablet. Alternatively, open Settings, then select Apps & notifications. Tap the app you wish to uninstall, tap UNINSTALL and confirm. Warning You may also choose to - Acer Iconia B3-A50FHD | User Manual - Page 43
eyes by reducing blue-light emissions from the screen. Wallpaper Sets the Home screen and Lock screen background image. Sleep Configures how long the tablet is idle before it goes to sleep mode. Auto-rotate screen Choose to automatically rotate the screen's contents when the device is rotated - Acer Iconia B3-A50FHD | User Manual - Page 44
sync your calendar, email and contacts on your tablet, and access the latest updates on all your the type of account and then follow the instructions. Google Sync In your Google account, you are last synced. Select Tap to sync now to manually synchronize an item. Multiple Google accounts If you have - Acer Iconia B3-A50FHD | User Manual - Page 45
receives from the network. To set an alarm see Setting an alarm on page 23. 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 - Acer Iconia B3-A50FHD | User Manual - Page 46
46 - Settings To perform a reset, open Settings. Under System, tap Reset options > Erase all data (factory reset); tap RESET TABLET and then ERASE EVERYTHING. - Acer Iconia B3-A50FHD | User Manual - Page 47
troubleshooting - 47 FAQ AND TROUBLESHOOTING This section lists frequently asked questions that may arise during the use of your tablet, supported. Try a different app. You may be trying to play a file that is not supported. Try a different app. Open Settings > System > How do I check About tablet - Acer Iconia B3-A50FHD | User Manual - Page 48
a heat up during long periods of long period. 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 Iconia B3-A50FHD | User Manual - Page 49
RAM • 16 GB / 32 GB eMMC memory • Operating system: Android 8.1 OreoTM Display • 10.1" IPS LCD capacitive multi-touch screen • B3-A50: 1280 x 800 resolution • B3-A50FHD: Full HD 1920 x 1200 resolution Multimedia • Two built-in speakers • Built-in microphone Power • DC power-in (10 W) Connectivity - Acer Iconia B3-A50FHD | User Manual - Page 50
slot (SDXC, up to 128 GB) USB connector • Micro USB port • OTG support Battery • 22.4 Wh 6100 mAh 3.7 V 2-cell Li-ion battery pack Battery life: • B3-A50: Up to 10 hours (based on video playback test results • B3-A50FHD: Up to 8 hours (based on video playback test results) Note Length of battery - Acer Iconia B3-A50FHD | User Manual - Page 51
Dimensions Height Width Thickness Weight 170 mm 253.9 mm 8.3 mm B3-A50: 550 g B3-A50FHD: 560 g 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 - 51 - Acer Iconia B3-A50FHD | User Manual - Page 52
52 - Guidelines for safe battery usage 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-A50FHD | User Manual - Page 53
Guidelines for safe battery usage - 53 These look like metal strips on the battery. This might happen, for example, when you carry a spare battery in your pocket or purse. Short-circuiting the terminals may damage the battery or the connecting object. Leaving the battery in hot or cold places, such - Acer Iconia B3-A50FHD | User Manual - Page 54
will be used; 2. Make one copy of the Software solely for backup or archival purposes; 3. Make one hard copy of any electronic documents 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 - Acer Iconia B3-A50FHD | User Manual - Page 55
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-A50FHD | User Manual - Page 56
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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