Acer Iconia Tab A10 User Manual

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    USER'S MANUAL
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    or features that do not apply to your computer. Acer Group shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained in this manual. Register your Acer product Go to www.acer.com/register-product, and sign in or sign up your Acer ID to register your product. Once
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    28 Data saver (background data 28 Browsing the internet 29 Google services 30 Using the camera and video recorder 33 Camera/video icons and tablet's operating system 42 Resetting your tablet 42 FAQ and troubleshooting 43 Other sources of help 44 Specifications 45 Guidelines for
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    4 - Getting started with your tablet GETTING STARTED WITH YOUR TABLET Unpacking your tablet Your new tablet comes packed in a protective 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
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    Getting to know your tablet Views 1 4 2 5 3 9 6 7 8 Getting started with your tablet - 5 10 No. Item Description 1 3.5 mm headphone jack Connects to stereo headphones. Pull the lip down to open the port fully. 2 Microphone Receives audio for Google Assistant, video chats and
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    6 - Getting started with your tablet No. Item 6 Volume control key 7 Power button 8 Reset hole 9 Rear-facing camera 10 Speakers Description Increases and decreases the tablet volume. Long press to turn the tablet on, press briefly to turn the screen on/off or enter sleep mode; press and hold to
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    your tablet. To start, 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 sleep mode. Briefly press the settings to Google servers; and to take advantage of other Google services on your tablet.
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    8 - Getting started with your tablet If you have multiple Google Accounts, such as separate accounts for personal and business contacts, you can access and synchonize them from the Accounts settings section. See Multiple Google Accounts on page 41 Note If Google Play is updating apps in the
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    Charging your tablet - 9 CHARGING YOUR TABLET 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
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    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
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    Using your tablet - 11 Using the Home screens The Home screen provides controls and information. Notification bar Status bar Search Application dock Navigation Note Bundled apps differ depending on region and configuration. Swipe the Home screen up to see most apps installed on your tablet.
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    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 cases
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    Using your tablet - 13 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 WHILE USING THE APP or ONLY THIS TIME, but if you do not want to share some information
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    14 - Using your tablet Searching on your tablet Tablet search results are shown below the internet search suggestions. These suggestions are taken from sources such as the names of apps installed on your tablet, settings, media files on Google Play apps, contacts, bookmarks, and browsing history.
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    Using your tablet - 15 Swipe down again to display the full list of Quick Settings tiles. To see the Quick Settings tiles with one swipe, swipe down with two fingers. Quick Settings tiles Icon Name Wi-Fi Bluetooth Description Tap to toggle Wi-Fi on and display Wi-Fi settings. Small "up" and "down"
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    16 - Using your tablet Icon Name Night Light Description Tap to protect your eyes by reducing the effects of blue light and make it easier to look at your screen in dim light. Screen record Tap to record a video from your device's screen. Nearby Share With Nearby Share, you can quickly and
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    Using your tablet - 17 Personalizing Home screens You can personalize your Home screen by moving apps, creating folders and by changing the wallpaper. Moving an app or folder Tap and hold an app or folder you want to move. Then, release your finger to place the app. To place the app on an different
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    18 - 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
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    Using your tablet - 19 To remove an app shortcut from a folder, tap on the folder icon to display the apps inside and then tap and hold the app icon that you want to remove. Drag and drop the icon to a new position. If you remove all but one shortcut, the folder will be removed. Note You may only
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    20 - Using your tablet 3. Release your finger to place the widget. Removing apps and folders from a Home screen To remove an item from the Home screen, tap and hold the item until the Remove option appears at the top of the screen. Simply drag the item to the Remove option. Changing the wallpaper
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    Using your tablet - 21 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
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    , tap On-screen keyboard > Gboard > Text correction. Tap Show suggestion strip to toggle this feature on or off. Note Predictive text and auto correction not supported in all apps. Editing text You can select and edit text in certain apps, such as text you have entered in a text field. Selected text
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    Using your tablet - 23 Inserting text To type new text or add text that you have copied: 1. Tap where you want to insert text. If you can select this text, a cursor is inserted below the text. To replace a word, double tap the word. In both cases, if you previously copied text, a Paste button
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    24 - Using your tablet Security Options For additional security, you may set a code or number that must be entered to access the tablet, such as an unlock pattern (a set of dots that must be swiped in the correct order) or a PIN. Tap Settings > Security > Screen lock. If you forget your unlock
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    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. Your card's current capacity is
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    Pair new device. The tablet instantly starts scanning for nearby Bluetooth devices. 2. 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
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    Connecting devices to your tablet - 27 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 > System > System update > Check for update.
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    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> Network & internet then Data Saver, and turn Data Saver on. Tap to see
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    Going online - 29 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
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    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.
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    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 . Going online - 31 Google Assistant in Chrome Note
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    32 - Going online Google Play Google Play is your entertainment unbound. It brings together all of the entertainment you love and helps you explore it in new ways, anytime, anywhere. We've brought the magic of Google to music, movies, TV, books, magazines, apps and games, so you get more from your
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    Using the camera and video recorder - 33 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
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    34 - Using the camera and video recorder Settings: Tap the Settings icon to change general, camera, and video settings. Switch camera view: Tap an icon to switch between the front and rear cameras. Shutter/Image buttons: Tap the shutter button to take a photo. Tap the camcorder button to begin
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    Using the camera and video recorder - 35 Viewing photos and videos After you have taken your photo or video, it is automatically saved to internal memory. You can view it by tapping Gallery. Look for the photo or video you want to view (videos are marked with a small play symbol). Tap the image
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    36 - Using the camera and video recorder Video Adjust video settings with these options: Setting Scene mode Options Select Off, Night, Sunset, Party, Portrait, Landscape, Night portrait, Theatre, Beach, Snow, Steady photo, Sports, or Candle light. EIS On / Off (Electric Image Stabilization)
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    how much data has been transmitted to your 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
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    Bluetooth functions and use your tablet during a flight. Check with your airline to confirm which devices are permitted on board. Always follow instructions, such as switching your tablet off during takeoff and landing as it may interfere with aircraft electronic systems. Note When Airplane mode is
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    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
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    > Display. Item Description Brightness level Adjusts screen brightness. Dark theme Tap to toggle Dark theme on and the background of all setting menus and supported apps will switch to the dark side. Night Light Tap to protect your eyes by reducing the effects of blue light and make it easier
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    , 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
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    . 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', > Erase all data (factory reset). Then, follow the onscreen instructions to complete the process.
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    FAQ and troubleshooting - 43 FAQ AND TROUBLESHOOTING This section lists frequently asked questions that may arise 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? You may be trying to view
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    44 - FAQ and troubleshooting Aspect Question Answer Power I couldn't turn on the device. The battery power may be depleted. 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
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    SPECIFICATIONS Specifications - 45 Performance • MTK MT8168 quad-core Cortex A53 2.0 GHz processor • System memory: • 64 GB / 32 GB eMMC memory, 4 GB RAM • Operating System: Android 12 Display • 10.1" HD LCD capacitive multi-touch screen • HD 1280 x 800 resolution Multimedia • Two built-in stereo
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    46 - Specifications USB connector • USB Type-C port • OTG support Power • DC power-in (10 W) Battery • 22.8 Wh 6000 mAh 3.8 V 2-cell Li-ion battery pack Battery life: Up to 10 hours (based on video playback
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    Guidelines for safe battery usage - 47 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
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    48 - 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
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    End user license agreement - 49 END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT IMPORTANT - READ CAREFULLY: THIS END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT ("AGREEMENT") IS A LEGAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN YOU (EITHER AN INDIVIDUAL OR A SINGLE ENTITY), AND ACER INC. INCLUDING ITS SUBSIDIARIES ("ACER") FOR THE SOFTWARE (WHETHER PROVIDED BY
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    EFFORT, OF LACK OF VIRUSES, AND OF LACK OF NEGLIGENCE, ALL WITH REGARD TO THE SOFTWARE AND THE PROVISION OF OR FAILURE TO PROVIDE SUPPORT SERVICES. ALSO, THERE IS NO WARRANTY OR CONDITION OF TITLE, QUIET ENJOYMENT, QUIET POSSESSION, CORRESPONDENCE TO DESCRIPTION OR NONINFRINGEMENT WITH REGARD TO THE
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    manner that could interfere with any other party's use and enjoyment of the Third Party Services, or the services and products of Acer's licensors' or suppliers' third party licensors. Your use of the to Acer's privacy policy at www.acer.com/worldwide/support/swa.htm or your local Acer website.
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USER’S MANUAL