Acer Iconia B1-860 User Manual
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- Acer Iconia B1-860 | User Manual - Page 1
B1-860 Iconia One 8 USER'S MANUAL - Acer Iconia B1-860 | User Manual - Page 2
All Rights Reserved Acer Iconia One 8 User's Manual Covers: B1-860 Regulatory Model Number (RMN): A6001 This revision: June 2017 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 you already have an Acer ID. There - Acer Iconia B1-860 | User Manual - Page 3
29 Data saver (background data 29 Browsing the internet 30 Google services 31 Using the camera and video recorder 36 Camera/video icons and tablet's operating system 45 Resetting your tablet 45 FAQ and troubleshooting 46 Other sources of help 47 Specifications 48 Guidelines for safe - Acer Iconia B1-860 | User Manual - Page 4
box. Carefully unpack the box and remove the 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 - Acer Iconia B1-860 | User Manual - Page 5
Getting to know your tablet Views 1 23 4 8 5 6 7 Getting started with your tablet - 5 9 10 No. Item 1 microSD card slot 2 Microphone 3 Micro USB port (Slave) 4 3.5 mm headphone jack 5 Power button 6 Volume control key 7 Touchscreen Description Insert a microSD card into the slot. - Acer Iconia B1-860 | User Manual - Page 6
turn on your tablet, press and hold the power button until you see the Acer logo. Wait a moment for your tablet to boot up. You will then be tap to select your language then tap the arrow. Follow the rest of the instructions as they are displayed. If the tablet's screen turns off, it has entered - Acer Iconia B1-860 | User Manual - Page 7
and 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 have multiple Google accounts, such as separate accounts for personal and business contacts, you can access and synchronize them - Acer Iconia B1-860 | User Manual - Page 8
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 piece, no assembly required. Simply slide the large end of the USB cable into - Acer Iconia B1-860 | 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 B1-860 | User Manual - Page 10
10 - Using your tablet USING YOUR TABLET Using the touchscreen Your tablet uses a touchscreen for selecting items and entering information. Use your finger to tap the screen. Tap: Touch the screen once to open items and select options. Swipe: Quickly swipe your finger across the screen to switch - Acer Iconia B1-860 | User Manual - Page 11
Using your tablet - 11 Using the Home screens The Home screen provides controls and information. Status and notification area Search Favorites bar Iconia Suite Navigation Note Bundled apps differ depending on region and configuration. Swipe the Home screen left to see apps installed on your - Acer Iconia B1-860 | User Manual - Page 12
12 - Using your tablet Navigation To navigate through menus and options, three (or more) icons are shown at the bottom of the screen. Back Home Overview Back Tap this icon to go to the previous page, or to go up one level in a menu. This icon may be replaced with the hide icon in certain - Acer Iconia B1-860 | User Manual - Page 13
installed apps and features. If you cannot see all the icons, tap on the arrow. Note When you first open the Iconia Suite drawer, you will see a summary of the Iconia apps or features. Swipe left to see all the descriptions or tap Skip to continue. Tap the i in the top-right - Acer Iconia B1-860 | User Manual - Page 14
14 - Using your tablet Access requests When you first open some apps, or use certain functions, your tablet will ask for permission to access some features or information. To allow the app to fully function tap Allow or OK, but if you do not want to share some information you can choose to Cancel - Acer Iconia B1-860 | User Manual - Page 15
Using your tablet - 15 names of apps installed on your tablet, settings, media files from Google Play apps, contacts, bookmarks, and browsing history. Note You can choose what information is included in tablet searches. Swipe right from the Home Screen to open the Google App screen and tap the Menu - Acer Iconia B1-860 | User Manual - Page 16
16 - Using your tablet Status and notification area Status and notification icons are shown at the top of the screen. The top-right corner displays status information such as the time, battery status, and connectivity. The top-left corner displays event notifications, such as new message alerts. Wi - Acer Iconia B1-860 | User Manual - Page 17
. When Airplane mode on, wireless connectivity is turned off unless you choose to turn a network on again. Location Tap to toggle your device's location services on and off. Bluelight Shield Tap to protect your eyes by reducing blue-light emissions from the screen. Note Tap and hold a tile to - Acer Iconia B1-860 | User Manual - Page 18
18 - Using your tablet Split-screen mode If you are using a compatible app (not from the Home screen), tap and hold the Overview icon to enter split-screen mode. The app that is open will move to the left (or top) of the screen and the Overview of recently opened apps will open on the other side. - Acer Iconia B1-860 | User Manual - Page 19
Using your tablet - 19 Drag the divider to the edge of the screen or tap and hold the splitscreen icon to exit split-screen mode. Note In certain apps, you may tap and hold selected text or an image and drag it to the other app. Personalizing Home screens You can personalize your Home screen by - Acer Iconia B1-860 | User Manual - Page 20
20 - Using your tablet 3. Release your finger to place the app. Adding folders to a Home screen You can also add folders to your Home screen. To create a new folder drag and drop an app icon onto another app icon. This will create an "Unnamed Folder". Tap the folder icon and then tap the name of the - Acer Iconia B1-860 | User Manual - Page 21
Using your tablet - 21 Installing apps from a Home screen To remove a downloaded app from the Home screen, tap and hold the item until the Uninstall option appears at the top of the screen. Simply drag the item to the Uninstall option and tap OK. Note You may only uninstall downloaded apps. Apps - Acer Iconia B1-860 | User Manual - Page 22
22 - Using your tablet Changing the Home screen wallpaper Tap and hold any open space on the Home screen and tap Wallpapers. To choose from pre-selected background images, tap an image at the bottom of the screen and tap Set wallpaper in the topleft corner of the screen. To choose an image to use as - Acer Iconia B1-860 | User Manual - Page 23
Using your tablet - 23 The virtual keyboard When you tap a text box to enter text, an virtual keyboard will appear. Simply tap on keys to enter text. Note The layout of the keyboard (and some button icons) vary slightly, depending on the app and information that is required. Tap the ?123 button to - Acer Iconia B1-860 | User Manual - Page 24
. Selected text can be cut or copied and later pasted within the same app, or to a different app. Note Certain apps may not support text selection, or only support it in certain areas. Other apps may offer specialized commands to select text. Selecting text To select text that you want to cut - Acer Iconia B1-860 | User Manual - Page 25
Using your tablet - 25 word. In both cases, if you previously copied text, a PASTE button displays. 2. If the cursor is not in the desired position, simply drag it to the correct position. 3. Modify the text by typing or deleting text or tapping the PASTE button. Setting an alarm There are two - Acer Iconia B1-860 | User Manual - Page 26
26 - Using your tablet that must be swiped in the correct order) or a PIN. Swipe left to the list of apps and tap Settings > Security > Screen lock. If you forget your unlock settings, please refer to Unlock pattern, PIN, or password on page 47. Shutting down your tablet If you won't use your tablet - Acer Iconia B1-860 | User Manual - Page 27
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, FAT32, exFAT, and NTFS file systems. To check card capacity, open Settings > Storage & USB. Your card's current capacity - Acer Iconia B1-860 | User Manual - Page 28
Bluetooth on and the tablet instantly starts scanning for nearby Bluetooth devices. 3. Tap the device you want to connect to and follow any on-screen instructions. After the initial pairing, you only need to ensure your tablet's Bluetooth is on and the device is on to connect the two. For more - Acer Iconia B1-860 | User Manual - Page 29
28 - Connecting devices to your tablet Only A2DP stereo headsets (playback only, no microphone) are supported. Note Please check for updates to the tablet's software which may add support for additional Bluetooth devices (open Settings > About tablet > System updates > CHECK NOW. Accessories For a - Acer Iconia B1-860 | User Manual - Page 30
tablet, either in total or for each app. This information is useful if you are using a metered service. If an app is using too much data, or you need to control how your data service is used, open Settings, then Data Usage, and turn Data Saver on. Tap to see a list of - Acer Iconia B1-860 | User Manual - Page 31
30 - Going online 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 the browser To start browsing, tap the Chrome icon on the Home screen. To enter a website address, tap the address box at the top of - Acer Iconia B1-860 | User Manual - Page 32
account before using Google services. The first time you access Google services, read and accept the Terms of Service. The contents and address and password when you first started your tablet, follow the instructions. The combined inbox allows you to view emails from multiple Manual setup instead. - Acer Iconia B1-860 | User Manual - Page 33
32 - Going online Composing an email 1. Make sure your tablet is connected to the internet. 2. Open Gmail from the Home screen. 3. Tap . 4. Enter the recipient's email address, the subject and message. 5. When you have finished composing your message, tap . Voice Search in Chrome Note Voice Search - Acer Iconia B1-860 | User Manual - Page 34
Going online - 33 Play Store Tap Play Store from the Home screen. Here you can obtain a variety of add-on programs and apps to enhance the functionality of your tablet. The contents and design of Google Play varies by region. For example, in some regions, you can also browse for and purchase movies, - Acer Iconia B1-860 | User Manual - Page 35
conversations over audio and video. Tap Hangouts in the Google folder on the Home screen. You will see a list of your contacts connected to Hangouts services. Tap a contact to open a chat session. After you have connected, you can open a video chat session. - Acer Iconia B1-860 | User Manual - Page 36
36 - 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 with your tablet. To activate the camera or video recorder, tap Camera on the Home - Acer Iconia B1-860 | User Manual - Page 37
Using the camera and video recorder - 37 Settings: Tap the Settings icon to change general, camera, and video settings. Image Options: Tap the arrow icon to rapidly change settings for the selected mode: Exposure, Color effect, White balance, and Scene mode. Shutter/Image buttons: Tap the shutter - Acer Iconia B1-860 | User Manual - Page 38
a small play symbol). Tap the image once to enlarge it; and tap it again to zoom into the image. You can share photos using various services and edit the image using various options. Tap to see which sharing options are available for the file or tap to display image editing options - Acer Iconia B1-860 | User Manual - Page 39
Using the camera and video recorder - 39 Camera Adjust camera image settings with these options: Setting Options Zero shutter delay On / off Anti-shake On / off Face detection On / off Auto scene detection On / off Self timer Off / 2 seconds / 10 seconds Capture number 40 shots / 99 - Acer Iconia B1-860 | User Manual - Page 40
40 - Advanced settings ADVANCED SETTINGS To access Settings, swipe left on the Home screen and tap Settings. To quickly navigate with a list of main categories, swipe in from the left of the screen. Wireless & Networks Wi-Fi Displays all available wireless networks. Turn the Wi-Fi function on or - Acer Iconia B1-860 | User Manual - Page 41
useful if you are using a metered service. If an app is using too much data, or you need to control how your data service is used, open the Data Usage airline to confirm which devices are permitted on board. Always follow instructions, such as switching your tablet off during takeoff and landing as - Acer Iconia B1-860 | User Manual - Page 42
. Cast Mirrors your tablets display on a compatible monitor or display. You must pair your tablet to a display or dongle before options are available. See the instructions that came with your display or dongle to pair. - Acer Iconia B1-860 | User Manual - Page 43
app you wish to close. Swipe the app to the right to close the app. Forcing an app to stop If an app is causing problems on your tablet, you can force it to stop. Open Settings, then select Apps. Tap the app you wish to stop, tap FORCE STOP and - Acer Iconia B1-860 | User Manual - Page 44
, tap Add account. Select the type of account and then follow the instructions. Google Sync In your Google account, you can set synchronization for Google Tap the toggle next to the item to turn auto-sync on or off. To manually synchronize an item, make sure the item is 'on', tap the Menu icon and - Acer Iconia B1-860 | User Manual - Page 45
page 25. 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 operating system, or 'firmware', updates, open Settings > About tablet > System updates > CHECK NOW. Note Downloading new - Acer Iconia B1-860 | User Manual - Page 46
46 - FAQ and troubleshooting FAQ AND TROUBLESHOOTING This section lists frequently asked questions that say? Why can't I view my picture files? You may be trying to view an image that is not supported. Try a different app. Multimedia files Why can't I view my video files? Why can't I play my - Acer Iconia B1-860 | User Manual - Page 47
FAQ and troubleshooting - 47 Aspect Question Answer Power The battery power may be I 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 B1-860 | User Manual - Page 48
screen • 1280 x 800 resolution Multimedia • Built-in speaker • Built-in microphone Power • DC power-in (10 W) Connectivity • 802.11a/b/g/n wireless LAN • Bluetooth 4.0 Navigation • GPS • GLONASS support Camera • Front camera - Acer Iconia B1-860 | User Manual - Page 49
Specifications - 49 • 2-megapixel • 720p HD audio/video recording • Rear camera • 5-megapixel • 1080p Full HD audio/video recording Expansion • Micro USB port, OTG support • MicroSD card slot (SDXC, up to 128 GB) Battery • 17.5 Wh 4600 mAh 3.8 V 1-cell Li-ion battery pack Battery life: Up to 9 hours - Acer Iconia B1-860 | User Manual - Page 50
Guidelines for safe battery usage - 51 GUIDELINES FOR SAFE BATTERY USAGE Battery information Do not use this product in a humid, wet and/or corrosive environment. Do not put, store or leave your product in or near a heat source, in a high temperature location, in strong direct sunlight, in a - Acer Iconia B1-860 | User Manual - Page 51
52 - Guidelines for safe battery usage These look like metal strips on the battery. This might happen, for example, when you carry a spare battery in your pocket or purse. Short-circuiting the terminals may damage the battery or the connecting object. Leaving the battery in hot or cold places, such - Acer Iconia B1-860 | User Manual - Page 52
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 B1-860 | User Manual - Page 53
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 B1-860 | User Manual - Page 54
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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