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customer support. For more information, please visit the AcerCloud website: www.acer.com/byoc-start Important This manual contains your computer. Acer Group shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained in this manual. Acer Liquid Z6 smartphone Model number - Acer Liquid Z6 | User Manual - Page 3
browser 33 Setting up email 33 Google services 34 Setting up your Google email 34 and video options 40 Mode 40 Settings 40 Supported formats 41 Advanced settings 42 Putting your phone SIM Management 51 Appendix 53 FAQ and troubleshooting 53 Audio 53 Multimedia files 53 Google - Acer Liquid Z6 | User Manual - Page 4
Vehicles 58 Potentially explosive environments .......... 58 Emergency calls 59 Taking care of your phone 59 Specifications 61 Performance 61 Display 61 Dimensions 61 SIM support 61 Connectivity 61 Expansion 62 Camera 62 Power 62 Multimedia 63 End User License Agreement 64 - Acer Liquid Z6 | User Manual - Page 5
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 smartphone • USB cable • AC adapter • Headset Note In-box content varies depending on country and region. Getting to know your phone Views - Acer Liquid Z6 | User Manual - Page 6
6 - Setting up No. Item Description 1 Micro USB port For connecting to a PC or a charger. 2 3.5 mm headphone jack Connects to stereo headphones. 3 Front-facing camera For video calls or taking selfies. 4 Phone speaker Emits audio from your phone; suitable for holding to your ear. 5 - Acer Liquid Z6 | User Manual - Page 7
Setting up - 7 Charging the battery For initial use, you need to charge your phone for eight hours. After that you can recharge the battery as needed. Connect the AC adapter cord to the USB connector on your phone. Setting up for the first time Inserting the SIM cards and microSD card 1. Turn off - Acer Liquid Z6 | User Manual - Page 8
8 - Setting up 3. Insert the SIM and microSD cards as shown. Micro SIM 2 (optional*) Micro SIM 1 microSD card * Your phone may be equipped with one or two SIM slots depending on model. 4. Replace the battery by aligning the gold-colored connectors at the top of the battery with the connectors at - Acer Liquid Z6 | User Manual - Page 9
Setting up - 9 5. Replace the cover by aligning the tabs on the cover into the slots on the phone. Gently press the cover until it snaps in place. SIM card lock Your phone may come with a SIM card lock, i.e., you will only be able to use the SIM card provided by your network operator. To cancel the - Acer Liquid Z6 | User Manual - Page 10
to configure some settings before you can use your phone. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete setup. Sign in to or create a Google account If you the type of account you want to add (for example Google or Acer). You will need internet access to complete the synchronization process. You can - Acer Liquid Z6 | User Manual - Page 11
use your phone for a while, briefly press the power button to lock access. This saves power and ensures your phone does not unintentionally use any services. Your phone will lock automatically if it is not used for one minute. Waking your phone If the screen is off and the phone does - Acer Liquid Z6 | User Manual - Page 12
12 - Using your phone Home Tap this button to go directly to the Home screen. Tap and hold to open Google Now or Search. Overview Tap this button to see recently opened apps in your phone's Overview screen. Tap an app to open it. Tap anywhere on the screen to return to the Home screen. See - Acer Liquid Z6 | User Manual - Page 13
Onscreen keyboards Using your phone - 13 Note The keyboard layout varies slightly, depending on the application and information that is required. Touchpal keyboard The Touchpal keyboard allows you to type with one continuous motion across the screen keyboard. Put your finger on the first letter - Acer Liquid Z6 | User Manual - Page 14
14 - Using your phone Changing the text input method You can change the keyboard or language from Settings as follows. 1. Open the Apps list. 2. Tap Settings > Language & input then under Keyboards & input methods tap Current Keyboard and then either select a keyboard from the list. • Tap CHOOSE - Acer Liquid Z6 | User Manual - Page 15
Using your phone - 15 The Home screen The Home screen gives you quick access to information and simple controls with widgets or shortcuts. These display information such as the time and weather, or provide additional controls and direct access to apps and other frequently used features of your - Acer Liquid Z6 | User Manual - Page 16
16 - Using your phone The extended Home screen The Home screen extends to either side of the screen, giving you more room to add icons, widgets or features. To view the extended screen, slide your finger to the left or right. Note Extended screens to the right are only available if you have added - Acer Liquid Z6 | User Manual - Page 17
Adding Widgets to the Home screen Tap and hold any area of the Home screen that does not have an icon or Widget already. Tap WIDGETS to see small apps and links (such as custom shortcuts, contacts or bookmarks) that you can add to a Home screen. Widgets are small apps that display constantly-updated - Acer Liquid Z6 | User Manual - Page 18
18 - Using your phone Resizing widgets Some widgets can be resized. As soon as you place a widget on the Home screen, you can resize it by dragging the corners. To resize a widget that is already on the Home screen, tap and hold the widget. Once the Remove icon appears, release the widget. If the - Acer Liquid Z6 | User Manual - Page 19
Using your phone - 19 To remove an icon from the Favorites tray, tap and hold the icon to select it. Either drag the icon to a different location outside the Favorites tray or to Remove at the top of the screen. Changing the wallpaper Tap and hold any area of the Home screen that does not have an - Acer Liquid Z6 | User Manual - Page 20
20 - Using your phone The Apps list To access the Apps list, on the Home screen tap in 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. Notification and status - Acer Liquid Z6 | User Manual - Page 21
Swipe down twice or once with two fingers to open Quick Settings, which allows you to quickly adjust selected settings or turn features on or off. Using your phone - 21 Multitasking You can have multiple apps open at the same time. To open a new app, tap the home icon to return to the Home screen, - Acer Liquid Z6 | User Manual - Page 22
22 - Managing contacts MANAGING CONTACTS Managing your contacts Your phone features an address book that allows you to save contacts to either the internal memory or onto your SIM card. Tap the Contacts app from the Apps list or tap the All contacts icon from the Dialer to view your contacts. If - Acer Liquid Z6 | User Manual - Page 23
Managing contacts - 23 You may scroll down the page and tap More fields to add things such as: • IM addresses. • Add any personal notes about the contact. • Phonetic name • Link a website To assign an image to your contact, tap the silhouette and select whether to take a photo or select an image - Acer Liquid Z6 | User Manual - Page 24
24 - Making calls MAKING CALLS This chapter shows you how to make phone calls, and the various options available to you during your call. Before making a call Check that the phone function is on before you make a call. You can confirm the phone status from the Notification area. Note Status and - Acer Liquid Z6 | User Manual - Page 25
Making a call Making calls - 25 Note If you have multiple SIMs inserted in the phone, you may be asked which SIM to use before the call is connected. Depending on your SIM settings. To select a SIM, just tap the name of the carrier. See SIM Management on page 51. 1. From the Home screen tap Phone - Acer Liquid Z6 | User Manual - Page 26
26 - Making calls 3. On your phone's lock screen. Double-tap the notification to display the missed call details. Making a call to one of your contacts Calling a contact from the Contacts tab 1. Tap the All contacts to view your contacts. 2. Tap on a contact to call them. Calling a contact from the - Acer Liquid Z6 | User Manual - Page 27
The voice call screen Making calls - 27 Answering or declining a call When you have an incoming call, the number will be shown on the screen. To accept or decline the call, tap and hold the phone icon in the middle of the screen, then slide your finger across the screen towards one of the three - Acer Liquid Z6 | User Manual - Page 28
28 - Making calls new contact and enter the information. See Adding a contact on page 22. Alternatively you can tap Add to a contact to update an existing contact's information. Conference calls If you have one call on hold and another on line, you can combine both calls to create a conference - Acer Liquid Z6 | User Manual - Page 29
Text and multimedia messages - 29 TEXT AND MULTIMEDIA MESSAGES This chapter shows you how to set up and use the Messenging app on your phone to send text (SMS) messages. All SMS and MMS messages are accessed via Messenging. Messenging automatically arranges received and sent messages into threads. - Acer Liquid Z6 | User Manual - Page 30
30 - Text and multimedia messages 3. Enter your message in the text box labeled Type text message. Note Text messages may be up to 160 characters long. If your message is longer than 160 characters, it will be sent as multiple linked messages. Most phones will automatically join the linked messages - Acer Liquid Z6 | User Manual - Page 31
, your phone will set up the profile automatically. Ask your network provider for the necessary information if you need to manually set up the MMS profile. Sending a multimedia message Follow the instructions in Creating a new message on page 29 to start a new message or reply to an existing SMS as - Acer Liquid Z6 | User Manual - Page 32
32 - Text and multimedia messages Important You may be charged to download message content, especially if you are roaming. Please contact your provider if you have any questions. 3. Tap the message to view the content. 4. To reply to the message, enter your text in the text box labeled Type message - Acer Liquid Z6 | User Manual - Page 33
GOING ONLINE Going online - 33 Browsing the internet In order to browse the internet with your phone, you must be connected to a data or wireless network. Using the browser To start browsing, tap the Chrome icon in the Favorites tray or the Apps list. Note Reference images use the Chrome browser. - Acer Liquid Z6 | User Manual - Page 34
steps. If you are unable to set up the account automatically, enter your email address and tap Manual setup to enter the parameters manually. Tap Next to finish the setup process. Google services Note Apps may not be available in all countries and regions. You must activate a Google account before - Acer Liquid Z6 | User Manual - Page 35
the Home screen. Play Store Important For connection issues with Play Store, see FAQ and troubleshooting on page 53. Tap Play Store from the Apps list to open the Google Play . You will be told which services the app requires access in order to function correctly (e.g. contact information, wireless - Acer Liquid Z6 | User Manual - Page 36
36 - Going online access, GPS). If none of these services seem unusual, tap Accept & download to proceed with the installation. You may keep track of the download progress from both the app's page and the - Acer Liquid Z6 | User Manual - Page 37
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, traffic condition and navigate by using spoken, turn-by-turn driving instructions. Also, view where your friends are, places of interest, and - Acer Liquid Z6 | User Manual - Page 38
38 - Using the camera and video recorder USING THE CAMERA AND VIDEO RECORDER Your tablet features two cameras (front- and rear-facing). This section will take you through all the steps in taking photos and videos. To open the camera or video recorder, tap Camera from the Apps list or the Favorites - Acer Liquid Z6 | User Manual - Page 39
Using the camera and video recorder - 39 Quick Settings: Tap an icon to turn Gesture detection or HDR on or off, to set the flash mode, or to switch between the front and rear cameras. Settings: Tap the Settings icon to change general, camera, and video settings. Shutter/Image buttons: Tap the - Acer Liquid Z6 | User Manual - Page 40
40 - Using the camera and video recorder Viewing photos and videos After you have taken your photo or video, it is automatically saved to internal memory. You can quickly view it by tapping the thumbnail in the corner of the screen. Alternatively, open the Apps List and tap Gallery, then Camera. - Acer Liquid Z6 | User Manual - Page 41
with these options: Setting Options Microphone On / off Audio mode Normal / Meeting Time lapse interval Off / 1 / 1.5 / 2 / 2.5 / 3 / 5 / 10 seconds Video quality Low / Medium / High / Fine Supported formats To see supported image, video, and audio formats, see Multimedia on page 63. - Acer Liquid Z6 | User Manual - Page 42
42 - Advanced settings ADVANCED SETTINGS Putting your phone in Airplane mode You can enable Airplane mode (also known as flight mode) to turn off cellular, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth functions and use your phone as a handheld device during a flight. Check with your airline to make sure this is permitted - Acer Liquid Z6 | User Manual - Page 43
in Airplane mode, the option to turn Bluetooth on will be disabled. Please refer to Putting your phone in Airplane mode on page 42 for instructions on turning Airplane mode on or off. - Acer Liquid Z6 | User Manual - Page 44
44 - Advanced settings Adjusting Bluetooth settings You can use Bluetooth to exchange information between your phone 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. - Acer Liquid Z6 | User Manual - Page 45
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 - Acer Liquid Z6 | User Manual - Page 46
around. Note Contact your service provider should you have any problems obtaining voice mail and the text message service center numbers. Data usage message center numbers. You can also view and modify these settings manually through the Call settings screen. Open Settings > Call settings. Adjusting - Acer Liquid Z6 | User Manual - Page 47
Advanced settings - 47 Display To adjust your phone's display settings, in the Apps list tap Settings > Display. You can also adjust the screen brightness, turn casting or screen rotation on or off from Quick Settings. Setting the date and time To set the date and time, open Settings > Date & time. - Acer Liquid Z6 | User Manual - Page 48
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 - Acer Liquid Z6 | User Manual - Page 49
Advanced settings - 49 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 - Acer Liquid Z6 | User Manual - Page 50
another cellular connection on your phone, obtain the access point name and settings (including username and password if required) from your wireless service provider. 1. Open the Apps list and tap Settings > More... > Cellular networks > Access Point Names, and select an operator. 2. Tap the Add - Acer Liquid Z6 | User Manual - Page 51
to each SIM (allowing you to quickly and easily recognize which SIM is active). 3. Set the default SIM for voice calls, data connection, and cellular service. 4. General settings for each SIM. Selecting which SIM to use when making a call If you have set Voice call to Always ask, you will be - Acer Liquid Z6 | User Manual - Page 52
52 - Managing your SIM cards Identifying calls Whenever you receive a call, the caller's number will be shown using the color defined for the SIM that the call is being received on. You will also be shown the name of the SIM receiving the call. In the call log, the name of the SIM will be shown - Acer Liquid Z6 | User Manual - Page 53
APPENDIX Appendix - 53 FAQ and troubleshooting This section lists frequently asked questions that may may be trying to view an image that is not supported. See SIM support on page 61. You may be trying to view a video that is not supported. See SIM support on page 61. You may be trying to play - Acer Liquid Z6 | User Manual - Page 54
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 - Acer Liquid Z6 | User Manual - Page 55
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 phone Service enquiries Refer to ... www.acer.com mobile.acer.com www.acer.com/support - Acer Liquid Z6 | User Manual - Page 56
out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind onto or into the product. • To avoid damage of battery pack. Protecting your hearing To protect your hearing, follow these instructions. • Increase the volume gradually until you can hear clearly and comfortably - Acer Liquid Z6 | User Manual - Page 57
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 - Acer Liquid Z6 | User Manual - Page 58
service may be dangerous and may invalidate any warranty that may apply to the device. Check regularly that all wireless equipment in your vehicle is mounted and operating properly. Do not store or carry flammable liquids and obey all signs and instructions. Potentially explosive atmospheres include - Acer Liquid Z6 | User Manual - Page 59
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 - Acer Liquid Z6 | User Manual - Page 60
60 - Warnings and precautions 4. DO NOT expose your phone to extreme temperatures. For example, do not leave your phone 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 phone - Acer Liquid Z6 | User Manual - Page 61
operating system Display • 5" IPS LCD, capacitive touchscreen • 720 x 1280 HD resolution Dimensions Height Width Thickness Weight 145.5 mm 72.5 mm 8.5 mm 126 g (with battery) SIM support • Two slots (2x micro-SIM) Connectivity Note Frequencies and bands - Acer Liquid Z6 | User Manual - Page 62
150/50 Mbps • HSDPA up to 42.2 Mbps (Cat 24), HSUPA up to 11.5 Mbps (Cat 7) • GPRS Class 12 / EDGE Class 12 • GPS, with aGPS support and SUPL Expansion • microSD memory card slot (up to 32 GB; SDHC 2.0 compatible) • Micro USB connector Camera • 8 MP rear camera • Auto-focus • LED flash • 2 MP - Acer Liquid Z6 | User Manual - Page 63
resource use. For example, constantly using the backlight or using power-demanding apps will shorten battery life between charges. Multimedia Formats supported: Type Image Audio playback Ringtone Video recording Video playback Formats JPEG, GIF, PNG, BMP MP3, AMR, AAC LC, AAC+, eAAC+, Vorbis - Acer Liquid Z6 | User Manual - Page 64
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 Liquid Z6 | User Manual - Page 65
- 65 Sudan and Syria; or (ii) use any Software for any use prohibited 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 of the software contains elements that enable the use of the - Acer Liquid Z6 | User Manual - Page 66
You may not use the Third Party Software in any manner that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair the services provided by Acer's licensors or suppliers hereunder ("Third Party Services"). Furthermore, you may not use the Third Party Software in any manner that could interfere with any other
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