Acer Z120 User Guide

Acer Z120 Manual

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    © 2012 All Rights Reserved Acer Liquid Z2 Duo User's Manual Model: Z120 This revision: 3/2013 Acer Liquid Z2 Duo Smartphone Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of purchase
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    Table of contents Table of contents 3 Setting up 5 Unpacking your smartphone 5 Getting to know your smartphone 5 Installing or removing the battery 6 Installing a SIM or microSD Card 7 Using your smartphone 9 Turning on for the first time 9 Locking your smartphone 9 Navigating through menus
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    settings 43 Accessories and tips 44 Using the headset 44 Using a Bluetooth headset 44 Inserting a microSD Card 44 Appendix 45 FAQ and troubleshooting 45 Other sources of help 46 Warnings and precautions 46 Emergency calls 49 Taking care of your smartphone 49 Managing your SIM cards 51
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    unpack the box and remove the contents. If any of the following items is missing or damaged, contact your dealer immediately: • Acer Liquid Z2 Duo Smartphone • Battery • Quick Guide • USB cable • AC adapter • Headset Note: In-box content varies depending on country and region. Getting to know your
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    your smartphone; suitable for handsfree use. 10 Micro USB connector Connects to a USB cable/charger. Installing or removing the battery Your smartphone uses a replaceable battery to provide power. It is packed separately from your smartphone and needs to be inserted and charged before you can
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    IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS. Charging the battery For initial use, you need to charge your smartphone for eight hours. After that you can recharge the battery as needed. Connect the AC adapter cord to the micro USB connector on your
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    and holding the power button. 2. Open the cover and remove the battery as described in "Removing the battery" on page 7. 3. Insert the SIM or microSD Card as shown. SIM1 SIM 1 4. Replace the battery and battery cover. SIM 2 SIM2 MicroSD Important: Turn off your phone before installing
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    you can use your smartphone. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete setup. Sign in to or create time, it may require activation. Contact your network operator for details on how to do this. Locking your smartphone If you will services. Your smartphone will lock automatically if it is not used for
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    and is in sleep mode. Press the power button to wake your smartphone. Unlock your smartphone by sliding your finger from one side of the screen to the other (it works both ways). For additional security, you may set an unlock pattern, a set of dots that must be touched in the correct order to
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    Scroll: To scroll up or down the screen, simply drag your finger up or down the screen in the direction that you want to scroll. Android keyboard This is a standard onscreen QWERTY keyboard that allows you to enter text. Tap and hold a key with numbers at the top to select alternative characters,
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    , scroll through the list by dragging your finger, and tap the word you want. Press and hold the Swype key to access settings, features, updates, preferences, and help. Tap the +!= button to see numbers and special characters; tap the page (shift) key to see even more. Additional keys vary
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    middle of the application dock to view your applications. To change applications, see "Changing application dock icons" on page 15. Search To search for applications, files or for information on the Internet, tap the Google icon in the top-left corner. Simply enter the text you want to find and tap
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    are small applications that display constantly-updated information or quick shortcuts to applications or special functions. To move an App or Widget to the Home screen, screen will open. Drag the item to any free area on the screen. To view information about the App or Widget, drag it to the icon at
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    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 widget is resizable, you
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    at the top of the page. Tap the Play Store icon to open Google Play to view and purchase apps and/or digital media. To quickly jump to applications or widgets, tap APPS or WIDGETS at the top of the Application menu. in the center of the Note: All images are for
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    area displays event icons that indicate a new event (such as a new message). The icons on the right side indicate signal strength, connection, battery status and the time. Drag the Notification area down the screen to view more information about new events adjust commonly used settings. Connection
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    Battery is partially drained Battery is full Note: Notification icons appear in different colors if you have two SIMs inserted. Icon Description Alarm is set Icon Speakerphone is on New Gmail message New/unread SMS/MMS Problem is off Application update available System update available Missed
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    the same time. To open a new application, tap the home button to return to the Home screen, then start the new application. Tip: To prolong battery life, it is better to close an application when you've finished using it. Do this by either pressing the Back key or the Menu
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    Managing contacts Managing your contacts Your smartphone features an address book that allows you to save contacts to either the internal memory or onto your SIM card. Open the Contacts application from the Application menu or tap from the Dialer to view your contacts. If you don't have any
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    of the screen. It displays recent received, dialed, and missed calls. Tap the phone icon to redial. To view details of the call, tap the number or contact's name. While viewing the details of a call, tap the Menu button for other options: Remove from call log; Edit number before call. Viewing missed
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    the Notification area and tap the missed call notification to display the missed call details. 2. The Phone icon (the number in the box is the number call log. Please refer to "Adding a contact" on page 20 for further details. Saving a dialed number to contacts You can save a number you have dialed
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    will be able to place the widget on your Home screen. Once placed, you will be able to select a contact to associate with that particular widget on your Home screen. The voice call screen Once you have dialed your number the voice call screen appears, which displays the number/contact you are
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    Voice call options Icon Description Place the call on hold. Mute a call. Speakerphone. Access the keypad while a call is in progress. Add a second call Saving a dialed number to contacts You can save a number you have dialed to your contacts for future use. 1. Select the number from the
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    keep-alive. Editing or removing an Internet calling account Open an existing Internet calling account and make the edits you want on the SIP account details. Tap Save to save your changes, tap the Menu button and then tap Discard to discard the changes, or tap the Menu button and then
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    Important: Calling a phone number using Internet calling requires that your service provider supports it, and may incur additional charges. Please contact your service provider if you have any questions. 26
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    Messaging This chapter shows you how to set up and use the Phone messages, Social messages and Social events functions of your smartphone. All SMS and MMS messages are accessed via Messaging. Messaging automatically arranges received and sent messages into threads. To access Messaging tap Messaging
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    messages are similar to text messages but also allow you to attach multimedia files such as pictures, audio or video clips. Each MMS message can be Ask your network provider for the necessary information if you need to manually set up the MMS profile. Receiving MMS messages When a new MMS message
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    the text box labeled Type message and tap the Send icon. Simple text replies will be sent as SMS messages. If you wish to attach a file, tap . You will be presented with a menu of options. 5. When you have finished composing the message, tap the Menu button and tap Send. 29
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    Going online Browsing the Internet In order to browse the Internet with your smartphone, you must be connected to a data or wireless network. Using the browser Tap Browser on the Home screen to start browsing. To open a new website, tap the address box at the top of the page. Enter the address using
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    first started your phone, follow the on screen instructions. Composing an email 1. Make sure your smartphone is enter your email address and tap Manual setup to enter the parameters manually. Tap Next to finish the need to read and accept the Terms of Service. You can browse the store by category or
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    tapping Settings from the Applications menu. In the Settings menu select Apps > Manage applications. Tap the application you wish to uninstall, traffic condition and navigate by using spoken, turn-by-turn driving instructions with Navigation, view where your friends are and places of interest and
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    Using the Camera Your smartphone features a digital camera mounted on the rear. This section will take you through all the steps in taking photos and videos with your smartphone. To activate the camera, tap Camera on the Home screen, or open the Applications menu and tap Camera. Camera icons and
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    Camera settings menu To adjust the settings, tap the settings button. The menu options are: Setting Store location Continuous shot Exposure Self timer Saturation Contrast Picture size ISO Anti-flicker Description Append GPS information to the photograph. Set the maximum number of continuous
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    or out as needed. 2. Tap to start recording. Tap or press again to stop recording. Supported formats Type Image Video Formats JPEG, GIF, PNG, BMP MPEG-4, H.263, H.264 Viewing photos . From Gallery you can share the file directly using various services. Note: Share options vary depending on the
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    Geotagging Geotagging allows you to store the location where a photo or videa was taken right in the photo or video itself. For the geotag to display, pictures must be taken with Store Location activated in the camera settings. To view the geotag, open the picture in the Gallery. Tap and tap Show on
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    Airplane mode is active, the Notification area. icon will be displayed in the Adjusting settings This section will show you how to adjust detailed settings for your phone, data, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connections. Activating or deactivating connections Open the Application menu and tap Settings to
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    mode, the option to turn Bluetooth on will be disabled. Please refer to "Putting your smartphone in Airplane mode" on page 37 for instructions on turning Airplane mode on or off. Adjusting Bluetooth settings You can use Bluetooth to exchange information between your smartphone and other mobile
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    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 . Note: Contact your service provider should you have any problems obtaining voice mail and the text message service center numbers. Data usage
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    You can also view and modify these settings manually through the Call settings screen. From the Home screen using dial pad. Play sounds when touching certain UI elements. Play sound when locking and unlocking the screen. Vibrate when pressing soft keys and on certain UI interactions. Display To
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    computer's file explorer. Note: After turning on USB storage, you will not be able to access the files in Google) and then follow the on screen instructions. Google Sync In Google, you can sync. Tap again to uncheck any for manual synchronization. To manually synchronize an item, make sure the item
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    FM radio The FM radio allows you to listen to your favorite stations while on the move. Headphones must be inserted to the 3.5 mm jack as it functions as an antenna. You can access the radio by tapping FM Radio from the Application menu. Tap the back icon to turn the radio off. Multimedia playback
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    You can remove programs installed on your smartphone to free up extra storage memory. 1. In the Application menu tap Settings > Apps. 2. Swipe over to the Downloaded tab. 3. Find menu. Tap Backup & reset > Factory data reset > Reset phone and then Erase everything to format your phone. 43
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    the access point name and settings (including username and password if required) from your wireless service provider. 1. Open the Application menu and tap Settings > More... > Mobile networks > Access "Installing a SIM or microSD Card" on page 7 for instructions on installing a microSD Card. 44
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    Appendix FAQ and troubleshooting This section lists frequently asked questions that may arise during the use of your smartphone, and gives easy answers and solutions to these questions. Aspect Audio Multimedia files System information and performance Power RAM / ROM Internal storage Question
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    to-date information regarding your www.acer.com smartphone mobile.acer.com Service enquiries www.acer.com/support Warnings and precautions • Do not shock. Never spill liquid of any kind onto or into the product. • To avoid damage of internal components and to prevent battery leakage, do not
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    listening to music To protect your hearing, follow these instructions. • Increase the volume gradually until you can hear noticeably shorter than normal, buy a new battery. Use only Acer approved batteries, and recharge your battery only with Acer approved chargers designated for this device. Unplug
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    Follow local regulations when disposing of used batteries. Additional safety information Your device and files or messages may be delayed until such a connection is available. Ensure that the above separation distance instructions interference occurs, consult your service provider. Vehicles RF signals
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    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 instructions. . Consult this guide or your service provider for more
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    5. DO NOT use or store your smartphone in any location that is dusty, damp or wet. 6. DO use a soft, damp cloth to clean your smartphone. If the surface of the screen becomes soiled, clean it with a soft cloth moistened with diluted window-cleaning solution. 7. DO NOT press down on the screen with
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    Managing your SIM cards If your phone detects a new SIM card, you will be asked to confirm the preferred SIM to use for each action. It indicates the following information: 1. The color used for each SIM card and its network name. 2. The preferred SIM for outgoing calls. 3. The preferred SIM for
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    Selecting which SIM to use when sending a text message If you have set Messaging to Always ask, you will be asked which SIM to use each time you send a text message. Enter the message and recipient information, then tap Send. A dialog opens; tap the SIM to use and the message will be sent.
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    Performance • MT6575M 1 GHz processor • System memory: • 512 MB of RAM • 4 GB of ROM • Android operating system Display • 3.5" HVGA LCD, capacitive touchscreen • 320 x 480 resolution Multimedia Formats supported: Type Audio playback Ringtone Video recording Video playback Formats MP3, AMR MP3
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    Expansion • microSD memory card slot (up to 32 GB) Battery • Rechargeable high density 1300 mAh Lithium-ion battery (replaceable) Note: Length of battery operation will depend on power consumption which is based on system resource use. For example, constantly using the backlight or using power-
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    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
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    properly. Do not disassemble or dispose of them in fire. Keep them away from children. Follow local regulations when disposing of used batteries. Disposal and recycling information Do not throw this electronic device into the trash when discarding. To minimize pollution and ensure utmost protection
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    Wireless operation channels for different domains N. America 2.412-2.462 GHz Ch01 through Ch11 Japan 2.412-2.484 GHz Ch01 through Ch14 Europe ETSI 2.412-2.472 GHz Ch01 through Ch13 List of National Codes This equipment may be operated in the following countries: Country Austria Belgium
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    accessory and are not holding the phone at the ear, position the handset a minimum of 1.5 cm from your body when the phone is switched on. During use, the actual SAR level is usually much lower than the maximum value, because the mobile telephone works in different output levels. It only transmits
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    Certification logos To view the certification logos on your device: tap Settings > About phone > Legal information > Certification logo. 59
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    du mêre type ou d' un type équivalent recommandé par le constructeur. Mettre au rebut les batteries usagées conformément aux instructions du fabricant. ADVARSEL! Eksplosjonsfare ved feilaktig skifte av batteri. Benytt samme batteritype eller en tilsvarende type anbefalt av apparatfabrikanten. Brukte
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    Acer Incorporated, of 8F., No. 88, Sec. 1, Xintai 5th Rd., Xizhi Dist, New Taipei City, 22181, Taiwan Declare under sole responsibility that the product: Model: Z120 referred to in Article 10 and detailed in Annex [IV] of directive above equipment will be held at: Acer Incorporated 8F., No. 88, Sec.
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    AND IMMEDIATELY DELETE ALL INSTALLED FILES, IF ANY, OF THE ACCOMPANYING SOFTWARE 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 Live Update service, which allows for updates
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    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
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