Acer Iconia A1-850 User Manual
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- © 2014 All Rights Reserved Acer Iconia Tab 8 / Iconia One 8 User's Manual Covers: A1-850 / B1-810 Regulatory Model Number (RMN): A1410 This revision: December 2014 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 - Acer Iconia A1-850 | User Manual - Page 3
a photo 36 Shooting a video 36 Acer Touch WakeApp 38 How to use Touch WakeApp 38 Advanced settings 40 Wireless & Networks 40 Device 42 Personal 43 System 44 Updating your tablet's operating system 45 Resetting your tablet 46 FAQ and troubleshooting 47 Other sources of help 49 - Acer Iconia A1-850 | 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 A1-850 | User Manual - Page 5
headphones. Connects to a computer via a USB cable. Also serves as the charging port for the AC adapter. For more information, see Charging your tablet on page 8. Receives audio for video chats and Internet calls. Insert a microSD card into the slot. A 0.3-megapixel camera for video chats and self - Acer Iconia A1-850 | User Manual - Page 6
the rest of the instructions as they are displayed. If the tablet's screen turns off, it has entered sleep mode. Briefly press the power button to wake it up. For more information see Waking your tablet on page 19. Alternatively, to wake your tablet using gestures, see Acer Touch WakeApp on page - Acer Iconia A1-850 | User Manual - Page 7
other 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 want to restore existing settings from another device with Android 2.0 (or later) installed, you must sign in to your Google account - Acer Iconia A1-850 | 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 A1-850 | 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 A1-850 | 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 controls and direct access to APPs. Some have been preinstalled on your tablet, while others may be downloaded from Google Play. The Home screen - Acer Iconia A1-850 | User Manual - Page 11
choose what Google Search searches for. Within search, tap the Hide button (replaces Back) to hide the keyboard. Then tap the Menu icon > Settings > Tablet search. Select the APPs you want Google Search to search. Voice search If voice search is available, tap the microphone and speak your search - Acer Iconia A1-850 | User Manual - Page 12
the application dock. The application menu displays APPs and widgets available on your tablet. APPs are displayed in alphabetical order. Swipe to the left to see page of APPs, swipe to the left to see widgets available on your tablet. See Personalizing the Home screen on page 15. Tap the Play Store - Acer Iconia A1-850 | User Manual - Page 13
Using your tablet - 13 Status and notification area Status and notification icons are shown at the top of the screen. The top-right area displays a variety of information, - Acer Iconia A1-850 | User Manual - Page 14
14 - Using your tablet Quick Settings icons Note Many settings. Location Tap to toggle your device's location services on and off. Tap and hold to display location service settings. Airplane mode Tap to toggle Airplane mode on WakeApp Tap to open menu. the Acer Touch WakeApp settings - Acer Iconia A1-850 | User Manual - Page 15
Personalizing the Home screen Using your tablet - 15 Note If your device's battery is getting too hot, you will be notified and advised to turn off the device. If you fail to - Acer Iconia A1-850 | User Manual - Page 16
16 - Using your tablet Changing the Home screen wallpaper Tap and hold any open space on the Home screen. Here you can choose from a variety of options to set as the background to your device. - Acer Iconia A1-850 | User Manual - Page 17
Using your tablet - 17 The onscreen keyboard When you tap a text box to enter text, an onscreen keyboard will appear. Simply tap on keys to enter text. Note - Acer Iconia A1-850 | User Manual - Page 18
tablet to a different application. Note Certain APPs may not support text selection, or only support it in certain areas. Other APPs may offer select. The selected text is highlighted, with a tab at each end of the selection. 3. Drag either tab to expand or reduce the amount of selected text - Acer Iconia A1-850 | User Manual - Page 19
screen. To unlock the screen, press the lock button and follow the lock to the right side of the circle. Alternatively, to wake your tablet using gestures, see Acer Touch WakeApp on page 38. Security Options For additional security, you may set a code or number that must be entered to access the - Acer Iconia A1-850 | User Manual - Page 20
install a microSD 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 or FAT32 file system. Check card capacity in the External SD card section of APPs > Settings > Storage - Acer Iconia A1-850 | User Manual - Page 21
file explorer. Connecting a Bluetooth device Only A2DP stereo headsets (playback only, no microphone) are supported. Please check for updates to the tablet's software which may add support for additional Bluetooth devices. For Bluetooth settings, tap APPs > Settings, then under WIRELESS & NETWORKS - Acer Iconia A1-850 | User Manual - Page 22
-Fi connection. If Wi-Fi is not on, tap the Wi-Fi ON switch and wait for your tablet to detect nearby networks. Tap the name of your network and enter a security password, if needed. Browsing tasks, tap the Menu icon. Chrome enables you to open multiple tabs. When a page is open, tap the small New - Acer Iconia A1-850 | User Manual - Page 23
the open tabs across the top of the screen to switch pages. New tab Setting up Manual setup to enter the parameters manually or simply tap Next to finish the setup process. The combined inbox feature of your tablet allows you to view emails from multiple accounts in a single inbox. Google services - Acer Iconia A1-850 | User Manual - Page 24
24 - Going online If you did not enter a Gmail account address and password when you first started your tablet, follow the instructions. Composing an email 1. Make sure your tablet is connected to the internet. 2. Open the application menu and tap Gmail. 3. Tap . 4. Enter the recipient's email - Acer Iconia A1-850 | User Manual - Page 25
a variety of add-on programs and APPs to enhance the functionality of your tablet. You can browse Google Play by category or tap the search icon to search download and install the application. You will be told which services (contact information, wireless access, GPS, etc.) the application requires - Acer Iconia A1-850 | User Manual - Page 26
26 - Going online You may keep track of the download progress from both the APP's page and the tablet's notification area. Important Some APPs may require payment before you can download them. You will need to have a Google Wallet account in order to pay for these APPs. - Acer Iconia A1-850 | User Manual - Page 27
shortcut. Google Hangouts Tap Hangouts from the application menu to open Google 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, you can open a video chat session. - Acer Iconia A1-850 | User Manual - Page 28
28 - Playing music PLAYING MUSIC Multimedia playback Your tablet comes supplied with a variety of programs that you can use to enjoy multimedia content. Note The available the same across all views. Selecting "All music" displays all the music you have both on the tablet and in the cloud (if cloud - Acer Iconia A1-850 | User Manual - Page 29
Playing music - 29 service is available in your area). Selecting "On device" displays only the music you currently have on the tablet. General settings can also be accessed by swiping in from the left side and tapping Settings. Albums and invidividual tracks have their own Menu buttons - Acer Iconia A1-850 | User Manual - Page 30
internal memory or your Google account. Tap People from the application menu to view your contacts. If you don't have any contacts stored on your tablet, you can sync with your Google account contacts, import contacts from a contact data file (vCard or csv) or add a new contact. If you have - Acer Iconia A1-850 | User Manual - Page 31
can store for a contact on your SIM will be limited to their Name, Phone and Email. Storing contacts to your Google or Tablet contact list will allow you to store additional information such as: Address, Events, Groups, Notes, Nickname, Website, Relationship, etc. Editing a contact If - Acer Iconia A1-850 | User Manual - Page 32
.google.com. Sign in to your account then select and edit contacts from the list; the next time your tablet synchronizes with your computer, these changes will also be made to your tablet's contact list. Important Back up your contacts before making any changes. Tap the Menu button and select Import - Acer Iconia A1-850 | User Manual - Page 33
features a front- and rear-facing camera. This section will take you through all the steps in taking photos and videos with your tablet. Note It is recommended that you insert a microSD card into the microSD slot before using the camera. You can only save photos and videos to - Acer Iconia A1-850 | User Manual - Page 34
34 - Using the camera and camcorder In the camera window, tap the Settings tab to display Camera, Camcorder, and General settings. Tap the Record button and the camcorder immediately begins recording. While recording, you are unable to access camera/ - Acer Iconia A1-850 | User Manual - Page 35
Using the camera and camcorder - 35 • Picture Collage: Create fun and unique memories using Acer's picture collage. Mix and match picture effects, exposure values, and collage frames. • Capture Mode: Choose different modes to take pictures in particular situations. Normal Continuous - Acer Iconia A1-850 | User Manual - Page 36
480p, HD 720p, or Full HD 1080p. Taking a photo 1. Ensure the options described above are set to your preferences. 2. Frame your subject and steady your tablet. 3. Zoom in or out as needed using the zoom slider. Note When using zoom, the image on the screen does not represent the quality of - Acer Iconia A1-850 | User Manual - Page 37
Using the camera and camcorder - 37 Supported formats See Formats supported on page 50. Viewing photos and marked with a small play symbol). From the Gallery you can share the file using various services and edit the image using various options. Tap to see which sharing options are available for - Acer Iconia A1-850 | User Manual - Page 38
2. Tap Acer Touch WakeApp to view GESTURE CONFIGURATION. 3. Slide ON to enable your desired item. 4. Tap and hold the item you have enabled to open a list of apps that can be automatically launched after the tablet is woken up. 5. Select your app and tap OK. Note Only portrait mode is supported when - Acer Iconia A1-850 | User Manual - Page 39
Touch WakeApp - 39 Alternatively, you may also tap Apps > Settings > Acer Touch WakeApp. Note If there are multiple user accounts on your tablet, the "Application Shortcuts" function will only be available on the Administrator account. All other users will only be able to wake up the system to - Acer Iconia A1-850 | User Manual - Page 40
. Adjusting Bluetooth settings Displays all available devices you can use Bluetooth to exchange information with. Here you can switch Bluetooth on or off, rename the tablet, adjust the visibility timeout and show received files. Tap SEARCH FOR DEVICES to scan for nearby devices. - Acer Iconia A1-850 | User Manual - Page 41
which may add support for additional Bluetooth devices. Data Usage The Data Usage section shows how much data has been transmitted to your tablet, either in total or for each APP for an adjustable period of time. This information is useful if you are using a metered service. More... Putting your - Acer Iconia A1-850 | User Manual - Page 42
Brightness Wallpaper Adjusts screen brightness. Set the Home screen background image. Sleep Configure how long the tablet is idle before it goes to sleep mode. Daydream Controls what happens when the tablet is docked and/or sleeping. Font size Cast screen Sets the font size so either more - Acer Iconia A1-850 | User Manual - Page 43
Swipe over to the RUNNING tab, then tap the program you wish to close. Tap Stop to close the program. Uninstalling an application You can remove programs installed on your tablet to free up extra storage account (Corporate, Email, Facebook, or Google) and then follow the onscreen instructions. - Acer Iconia A1-850 | User Manual - Page 44
the item you would like to have auto-sync. Tap again to uncheck any for manual synchronization. To manually synchronize an item, make sure the item is checked, tap the Menu icon and time zone from this menu. Your tablet will set the date and time based on information it receives from the network. - Acer Iconia A1-850 | User Manual - Page 45
vibrate. You can delete an alarm by tapping . This action can be undone by tapping UNDO. 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 updates, tap APPs > Settings > About - Acer Iconia A1-850 | User Manual - Page 46
46 - Advanced settings Resetting your tablet A clean boot restores your tablet to the factory settings. Important This will erase all your personal information, any contacts stored on your tablet and any programs you installed. To perform a clean boot, open Settings from the application menu, then - Acer Iconia A1-850 | User Manual - Page 47
and troubleshooting - 47 FAQ AND TROUBLESHOOTING This section lists frequently asked questions that may arise during the use of your tablet, files? You may be trying to view an image that is not supported. See Formats supported on page 50 for more information. Multimedia files Why can't I view - Acer Iconia A1-850 | User Manual - Page 48
48 - FAQ and troubleshooting Aspect Question Answer Tap APPs > Settings > About How do I check tablet to check the OS version System information an active Google account on the tablet and an Internet connection. If this option is not available, please contact your local Acer service center. - Acer Iconia A1-850 | User Manual - Page 49
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 A1-850 | User Manual - Page 50
KitKat® operating system Display • 8" TFT-LCD capacitive multi-touch screen • 1280 x 800 resolution Multimedia • Built-in stereo speakers • Built-in microphone Formats supported Type Formats Audio recording AAC-LC, AMR-WB, AMR-NB Audio playback AAC-LC, AAC, AAC+ (not raw AAC), AMR-NB, AMR - Acer Iconia A1-850 | User Manual - Page 51
Specifications - 51 Power • DC power-in (5.35 V, 2 A) Connectivity • Bluetooth 4.0 • 802.11b/g/n wireless LAN • GPS • GLONASS support Camera • Front camera • 0.3-megapixel • Rear camera • 5-megapixel • 1080p Full HD audio/video recording Expansion • microSD card slot (up to 64 GB) Battery • 17 Wh - Acer Iconia A1-850 | User Manual - Page 52
52 - Specifications Dimensions Height Width Thickness Weight 215.3 mm (8.48 inches) 130.25 mm (5.13 inches) 8.5 mm (0.33 inches) 340 g (0.75 lbs.) 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 - Acer Iconia A1-850 | 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 A1-850 | 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 A1-850 | 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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