Acer Iconia Tab A10 User Manual - Page 42

42 - Advanced settings System Setting the date and time To set the date and time, open Settings > System > Date & time. Note If you travel frequently or live in an area that uses daylight saving time, and have mobile network access, activate Use network-provided time. Your tablet will set the date and time based on information it receives from the network. To set an alarm see Setting an alarm on page 23. 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 > System > System update > Check for update. Note Downloading new firmware can take up to 40 minutes, depending on your network speed. Do not press the power button or access your tablet in any way during a system upgrade to prevent firmware installation failure. Resetting your tablet A data reset, or format, restores your tablet to factory settings. Important This will erase all your personal information, any contacts stored on your tablet and any programs you installed. To perform a reset, open Settings then tap System > Reset options > Erase all data (factory reset). Then, follow the onscreen instructions to complete the process.