Acer Iconia A200 User Manual for Honeycomb
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User Guide 1 - Acer Iconia A200 | User Manual for Honeycomb - Page 2
© 2011. All Rights Reserved. Acer ICONIA TAB User Guide Model: A200 First issue: 11/2011 Acer ICONIA TAB Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of purchase 2 - Acer Iconia A200 | User Manual for Honeycomb - Page 3
to AC power 24 Inserting a microSD card (optional 24 Connecting to a PC as a USB storage device 24 Connecting a USB device to your tablet 25 Connecting a Bluetooth device 26 Going online Managing Wi-Fi connections 27 Browsing the Internet 27 Setting up Gmail (Google mail 28 Composing an - Acer Iconia A200 | User Manual for Honeycomb - Page 4
to a PC 52 Synchronization 52 Setting the date and time 53 Setting alarms 53 Changing language and text options 53 Managing applications 53 Updating your tablet's operating system 54 Resetting your tablet 54 FAQ and troubleshooting Other sources of help 56 End user license agreement 4 - Acer Iconia A200 | User Manual for Honeycomb - Page 5
as other advantages await you! How to register To register your Acer product, please visit www.acer.com. Click Registration and follow the simple instructions. You can also register directly from your tablet by tapping the Acer Registration icon. After we receive your product registration, you will - Acer Iconia A200 | User Manual for Honeycomb - Page 6
. If any of the following items is missing or damaged, contact your dealer immediately: • Acer ICONIA TAB A200 • Quick Guide • USB cable • AC adapter • Warranty card Getting to know your tablet Front view 1 2 No. Item 1 Touchscreen 2 Front-facing camera Description 10.1-inch, 1280 x 800 pixel - Acer Iconia A200 | User Manual for Honeycomb - Page 7
Insert a microSD card into the slot under this cover. See "Inserting a microSD card (optional)" on page 24. 6 Reset button Insert a small thin object (such as a paperclip) to reset power to the tablet. 7 DC-in jack Connects to the DC power supply. Top and bottom views 12 No. Item 1 Volume - Acer Iconia A200 | User Manual for Honeycomb - Page 8
Back view 1 No. Item 1 Speakers 1 Description Emits stereo audio 8 - Acer Iconia A200 | User Manual for Honeycomb - Page 9
four hours. After that you can recharge the battery as needed. Important: You must use the provided power adapter to charge your tablet. It will not charge over a USB connection. Assembling the power adapter Slide the plug fitting into the power adapter body until it clicks into place. - Acer Iconia A200 | User Manual for Honeycomb - Page 10
you can use your tablet. To start, tap to select your language and country, then tap Start. Follow the rest of the instructions as they are displayed 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 - Acer Iconia A200 | User Manual for Honeycomb - Page 11
. This saves power and ensures your tablet does not unintentionally use any services. Your tablet will lock automatically if it is not used after a while. To change the delay, tap Apps > Settings > Screen > Timeout. Waking your tablet If the screen is off and the tablet does not react to any taps on - Acer Iconia A200 | User Manual for Honeycomb - Page 12
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 information. Application menu and Customize screen Search Navigation Acer Ring Time and Status Search To search for applications, files - Acer Iconia A200 | User Manual for Honeycomb - Page 13
icon is displayed in some applications. Tap this icon to open a list of options. Acer Ring Tap this icon to display Acer Ring. This allows you to quickly and easily access your favorite applications and bookmarks. See "Acer Ring quick launch" on page 14. The extended Home screen The Home screen - Acer Iconia A200 | User Manual for Honeycomb - Page 14
easy-to-use interface. Tap the Ring icon at the bottom of the screen to display Acer Ring. The left side of Acer Ring controls the volume and the right side shows Browser bookmarks. Four shortcuts around the centre album. Search Tap the center of the ring to Search your tablet or the Internet. 14 - Acer Iconia A200 | User Manual for Honeycomb - Page 15
pages. Otherwise swipe to the left to see the next application category. Note: All images are for reference only. The applications installed on your tablet can be different from the applications shown in illustrations. Adding an application to a Home screen Tap and hold an icon to add a shortcut to - Acer Iconia A200 | User Manual for Honeycomb - Page 16
images are for reference only. The applications installed on your tablet can be different from the applications shown in illustrations. screen. This area contains a variety of icons to inform you of your tablet's status. The icons on the right side of the clock indicate connectivity and - Acer Iconia A200 | User Manual for Honeycomb - Page 17
Tap the status icons to view more status information and a summary of events. Tap the status area again to view more controls. While viewing a notification, tap the summary to see more information, if available. Some event summaries include controls, such as media controls if music is playing. - Acer Iconia A200 | User Manual for Honeycomb - Page 18
GPS More status notifications SD card or USB storage is full Syncing data Tablet is connected to PC via USB Application update available Sync is on Problem with sign-in or sync System update available Uploading data Virtual private network (VPN) status Downloading data Personalizing the - Acer Iconia A200 | User Manual for Honeycomb - Page 19
Tap Widgets to see small applications that you can add to a Home screen. Widgets are small applications that display constantly-updated information or quick shortcuts to applications or special functions. Tap Applications to open a list of shortcuts to applications and settings you can drag to a - Acer Iconia A200 | User Manual for Honeycomb - Page 20
The onscreen keyboard When you tap a text box to enter text, an onscreen keyboard will appear. Simply tap on keys to enter text. Tap the ?123 button to see numbers and special characters, and then tap the More key to see more options. Tap and hold a key to select alternative characters (if available - Acer Iconia A200 | User Manual for Honeycomb - Page 21
correct text. To use these features, tap the Keyboard status icon; this will open a menu listing the text input methods available on your tablet. Tap the settings icon next to the XT9 Text Input entry. Function Description Languages and settings Set word suggestion and key input (auto-correction - Acer Iconia A200 | User Manual for Honeycomb - Page 22
be cut or copied and later pasted within the same application, or to a different application. Note: Certain applications may not support text selection, or only support it in certain areas. Other applications may offer specialized commands to select text. Selecting text To select text that you want - Acer Iconia A200 | User Manual for Honeycomb - Page 23
If you previously copied (see below) text, a Paste button appears briefly above the cursor. Tap the button to paste the text. 3. Modify the text: Type, paste or delete text. 4. Tap Enter on the keyboard, or tap the Close Keyboard button. Editing text 23 - Acer Iconia A200 | User Manual for Honeycomb - Page 24
PC as a USB storage device Download and install the latest USB driver on your computer before connecting your tablet to the computer. Visit www.acer.com for the latest drivers: Select Support, Download, Tablet. Select your tablet model, and then the Driver tab, select USB and accept the download. 24 - Acer Iconia A200 | User Manual for Honeycomb - Page 25
Caution: Before removing USB storage, make sure your device is not using data on the USB storage device. Note: Please check for updates to the tablet's software that may add support for additional USB devices. See "Updating your tablet's operating system" on page 54. Connecting a USB device to your - Acer Iconia A200 | User Manual for Honeycomb - Page 26
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 > Wireless & networks > Bluetooth settings. Tap - Acer Iconia A200 | User Manual for Honeycomb - Page 27
is not on, tap Turn on Wi-Fi, and wait for your tablet to detect nearby networks. Tap the name of your network and enter a security password, if needed. 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 - Acer Iconia A200 | User Manual for Honeycomb - Page 28
is connected to the Internet. 2. From the Applications menu tap Gmail. If you did not enter a Gmail account address and password when you first started your tablet, follow the instructions. Note: You need to activate a Google account before you can use Gmail. Composing an email 1. Make sure your - Acer Iconia A200 | User Manual for Honeycomb - Page 29
tap Manual setup to enter the parameters manually. Tap Next to finish the setup process. The combined inbox feature of your tablet tablet provides a variety of preinstalled applications. Many of these require some form of Internet access. These applications may include: • SocialJogger: View updates - Acer Iconia A200 | User Manual for Honeycomb - Page 30
on the right, up and down to cycle through the status updates. Tap on a status to view more details and make a comment. Tap the left and right arrows, brings the full web to your tablet; adding more support for videos, games and interactive animation to your tablet's browser. Android Market Note: - Acer Iconia A200 | User Manual for Honeycomb - Page 31
(contact information, wireless access, GPS, etc.) the application requires access in order to function correctly. If none of these services seem unusual, tap OK to proceed with the installation. You may keep track of the download progress from the status area. Important: Some applications may - Acer Iconia A200 | User Manual for Honeycomb - Page 32
can use Google Talk. Tap Talk from application menu to open Google Talk. Here you can see a list of your contacts connected to Google Talk services. Tap on a contact to open a chat session. After you have connected, you can open a video chat session. Use the front-facing camera so the person - Acer Iconia A200 | User Manual for Honeycomb - Page 33
Playing music and video Multimedia playback Your tablet comes supplied with a variety of programs that you can use to enjoy multimedia content. Music Use Music to listen to music and other audio files - Acer Iconia A200 | User Manual for Honeycomb - Page 34
.fi will automatically detect devices that are connected to the network and are also running Acer clear.fi. These devices are displayed at the bottom of the screen, with your tablet as the default device. Tap any of the connected devices and then tap Photo, Video, or Music to browse media files - Acer Iconia A200 | User Manual for Honeycomb - Page 35
thumbnail, then tap and hold any of the connected devices showing an arrow. Select Play or Save. To upload a photo to Facebook, or Flickr via Acer Photo Uploader, or to paired devices using Bluetooth, tap and hold a photo thumbnail, then tap Share. clear.fi videos Tap a folder under Collection to - Acer Iconia A200 | User Manual for Honeycomb - Page 36
Acer clear.fi video player only plays MP4 files. Please check for updates to the tablet's software which may add support for other types of video. See "Updating your tablet's contents before you can start using the service. You may select to share Video, Photo or Music. Tap a category to control - Acer Iconia A200 | User Manual for Honeycomb - Page 37
internal memory or your Google account. Tap Contacts 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 A200 | User Manual for Honeycomb - Page 38
an entry. Tap Add another field for more categories. To assign an image to your contact, tap the silhouette and select an image from your tablet's picture gallery (select Gallery if requested). You may also take and crop a new photo. Tap Done to finish and save the contact. Tip: Set each - Acer Iconia A200 | User Manual for Honeycomb - Page 39
.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. Warning: Back up your contacts before making any changes. Tap the Menu button and select Import - Acer Iconia A200 | User Manual for Honeycomb - Page 40
features a 2-megapixel digital camera mounted on the front. 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. Please note you can only save photos and - Acer Iconia A200 | User Manual for Honeycomb - Page 41
mode Switches to the camera. Internal memory Saves photos to the tablet's internal memory (this is the default). Memory card Saves photos to described above are set to your preferences. 2. Frame your subject and steady your tablet. 3. Zoom in or out as needed. Note: When using zoom, the image - Acer Iconia A200 | User Manual for Honeycomb - Page 42
, set the interval between single frames in this menu. 1. Ensure the options described above are set to your preferences. 2. Frame your subject and steady your tablet and zoom in or out as needed. 3. Tap the record icon to begin recording. 4. Tap the record icon down fully to stop recording. Note - Acer Iconia A200 | User Manual for Honeycomb - Page 43
Supported formats Type Image Video Audio Formats JPEG H.264BP AAC-LC Viewing photos and videos with a small play symbol). From the Gallery you can share the file directly using various services. Tap Menu and then Share. Note: Share options vary depending on the file type. Shooting a video 43 - Acer Iconia A200 | User Manual for Honeycomb - Page 44
. A list will show compatible files; simply tap to open a file. LumiRead The LumiRead application allows you to purchase, store and read books on your tablet. Tap the LumiRead shortcut in the Application menu, or the eReading content folder, to open the LumiRead application. Note: All images are for - Acer Iconia A200 | User Manual for Honeycomb - Page 45
files in these formats. Warning: Certain vendors may use copyright protection systems that cannot be opened by your tablet. Please check which DRM (Digital Rights Management) system is used. LumiRead supports books protected with Adobe ID. In order to read certain books, you must activate your - Acer Iconia A200 | User Manual for Honeycomb - Page 46
be seen on the main screen. If you have many books, swipe up to see them. Simply tap a book to open it. Rotate your tablet to the best angle to read the book. Reading a book Simply swipe across a page to change the page. Pinch to zoom in or out. Options - Acer Iconia A200 | User Manual for Honeycomb - Page 47
Dictionary Description Searches an online dictionary for the selected text. Share Search Transfers the text using the applications installed on your tablet (e.g. Gmail). Searches for the selected text on the Internet. Highlight Close Highlights the selected text for future reference. You can - Acer Iconia A200 | User Manual for Honeycomb - Page 48
my book folders. You will see a list of folders that are displayed in on the bookshelves. Note: Folders that begin /mnt/sdcard/ are on your tablet's internal memory. Folders that begin /mnt/external_sd/ are on the microSD card. Tap Add Book Folder, look for the folder in the list and tap - Acer Iconia A200 | User Manual for Honeycomb - Page 49
already have an Adobe ID, you may use this to activate your tablet. Entering your Adobe ID To register your tablet, follow these steps: 1. Open LumiRead. 2. Tap the Settings button 3. Select Device activation. 4. Enter the email address and password used to create your Adobe ID. Note: If you do not - Acer Iconia A200 | User Manual for Honeycomb - Page 50
unlocking the screen. Haptic feedback Vibrates when pressing soft keys and on certain UI interactions. Screen You can adjust your tablet screen settings by tapping Apps > Settings > Screen. Item Brightness Animation Timeout Description Adjusts screen brightness. Enables window animations. Sets - Acer Iconia A200 | User Manual for Honeycomb - Page 51
Adjusting connection settings This section will show you how to adjust detailed settings for your data, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connections. Item Description settings You can use Bluetooth to exchange information between your tablet and other mobile devices. Bluetooth connections For all Bluetooth - Acer Iconia A200 | User Manual for Honeycomb - Page 52
PIN on both devices to establish the connection. Note: 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. Connecting to a PC If you wish to transfer information between your - Acer Iconia A200 | User Manual for Honeycomb - Page 53
network access, activate Automatic date & time from this menu. Your tablet will set the date and time based on information it receives from the network. Setting alarms There are two predefined alarms on your tablet by default. To add or edit alarm settings, tap Clock in the - Acer Iconia A200 | User Manual for Honeycomb - Page 54
support for new devices or expanding software options. To check for updates, tap Apps > Settings > About tablet > System update > Check now. Note: Downloading new firmware can take up to 40 minutes, depending on your network speed. Resetting your tablet You may have to perform a reset if your tablet - Acer Iconia A200 | User Manual for Honeycomb - Page 55
FAQ and troubleshooting This section lists frequently asked questions that may arise during the use of your tablet, and gives easy 't I view my picture files? You may be trying to view an image that is not supported. Refer to "Multimedia" on page 59 for more information. Why can't I view my video - Acer Iconia A200 | User Manual for Honeycomb - Page 56
for the tablet to heat up during long periods of 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 A200 | User Manual for Honeycomb - Page 57
archival purposes; 3. Make one hard copy of any electronic documents 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 - Acer Iconia A200 | User Manual for Honeycomb - Page 58
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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