Acer A700 User Guide - Page 3

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Getting to know your tablet

Features and functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Product registration

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Setting up

Unpacking your tablet

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Getting to know your tablet

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

LED Indicators

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Using the SIM card slot (only for Wi-Fi+3G models)

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Using your tablet

Using the SIM card slot (only for Wi-Fi+3G models)

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Charging your tablet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Turning on for the first time

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Using the touchscreen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

The Home screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

The onscreen keyboard

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Editing text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Locking your tablet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Shutting down your tablet

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Connecting devices to your tablet

Connecting to AC power

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Inserting a microSD card (optional)

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Connecting a USB device to your tablet

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Transferring files between your tablet and a PC

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Connecting a Bluetooth device

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Accessories

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Using a cellular data network

(only for Wi-Fi+3G models)

Installing a SIM card (only for Wi-Fi+3G models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Adjusting connection settings

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Internet sharing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Going online

Managing Wi-Fi connections

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Browsing the Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Setting up Gmail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Composing an email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Setting up the Email application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Online applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Section	Page
User Guide	1
Getting to know your tablet	5
Features and functions	5
Product registration	5
How to register	5
Setting up	6
Unpacking your tablet	6
Getting to know your tablet	6
Front view	6
Left and right views	7
Top and bottom views	7
Back view	8
LED Indicators	8
Using the SIM card slot (only for Wi-Fi+3G models)	9
See \	9
Using your tablet	10
Using the SIM card slot (only for Wi-Fi+3G models)	10
Charging your tablet	10
Assembling the power adapter	10
Connecting power	10
Turning on for the first time	11
Sign in to or create a Google account	11
Using the touchscreen	12
The Home screen	12
Search	12
Navigation	13
The extended Home screen	13
Acer Ring - quick launch	14
The application menu	15
Status and notification area	15
Personalizing the Home screen	18
Changing the Home screen image	19
The onscreen keyboard	19
Changing Android keyboard settings	20
Predictive text or auto correction	20
Changing the keyboard	20
XT9 Text Input	20
Editing text	21
Selecting text	21
Inserting text	21
Locking your tablet	23
Waking your tablet	23
Shutting down your tablet	24
Connecting devices to your tablet	25
Connecting to AC power	25
Inserting a microSD card (optional)	25
Connecting a USB device to your tablet	25
Accessing files on a USB storage device	26
Transferring files between your tablet and a PC	26
Connecting to a PC as a USB storage device	26
Connecting a Bluetooth device	27
Accessories	27
Using a cellular data network (only for Wi-Fi+3G models)	28
Installing a SIM card (only for Wi-Fi+3G models)	28
Activating a new SIM card and PIN (3G models only)	28
SIM card lock	29
Adjusting connection settings	29
Mobile Internet settings	29
Selecting a network	29
Disable data when roaming	30
Limit your data connection to slower networks	30
Creating a new access point	30
Internet sharing	30
Tethering via USB	30
Wi-Fi hotspot	31
Going online	32
Managing Wi-Fi connections	32
Browsing the Internet	32
Using the browser	32
Voice Search	33
Setting up Gmail	33
Composing an email	33
Setting up the Email application	34
Online applications	34
Google Play	35
Google Talk	37
Playing music and video	39
Multimedia playback	39
Play Music	39
Acer clear.fi	40
Media server	42
Managing people and contacts	43
Importing contacts	43
Adding a new contact	43
Editing a contact	44
Opening a contact	44
Starred contacts	45
Using the camera and camcorder	46
Camera icons and indicators	46
Camera options	47
Taking a photo	47
Camcorder icons and indicators	48
Camcorder options	48
Shooting a video	49
Supported formats	49
Viewing photos and videos	49
Printing with the tablet	50
Acer Print	50
Adding a printer	50
Printing with Acer Print	52
Compatible printers	53
QR codes	53
Advanced settings	55
Wireless & Networks	55
Activating or deactivating connections	55
Adjusting Bluetooth settings	55
Putting your tablet in Airplane mode	56
Virtual Private Network (VPN)	56
Device	56
Sound	56
Dolby Mobile	56
Ring	57
Lock screen apps	57
Display	57
Acer Print	57
Apps	58
Personal	58
Synchronization	58
Changing language and text options	59
System	59
Setting the date and time	59
Setting alarms	59
Updating your tablet’s operating system	59
Resetting your tablet	59
Clean boot	60
FAQ and troubleshooting	61
Other sources of help	62
Specifications	63
Performance	63
Display	63
Multimedia	63
USB port	63
Power	63
Connectivity	63
Camera	64
Expansion	64
Battery	64
Dimensions	64
Environment	64
End user license agreement	65

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