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Get the latest offers and product information. • Register your device for warranty service. For more information, please visit the AcerCloud website: www.acer.com/byoc-start Important This manual contains proprietary information that is protected by copyright laws. The information contained in this - Acer S53 | User Manual - Page 3
the browser 30 Setting up Email 31 Google services 31 Setting up your Google email 31 Voice search panoramic photo 42 Shooting a video 42 Supported formats 43 Viewing photos and videos 43 Geotagging card 56 Appendix 57 FAQ and troubleshooting 57 Other sources of help 59 Warnings - Acer S53 | User Manual - Page 4
4 - Table of contents Specifications 65 Performance 65 Display 65 Multimedia 65 USB connector 65 Connectivity 66 *Camera 66 Expansion 66 Battery 66 Dimensions 66 End User License Agreement 67 - Acer S53 | User Manual - Page 5
the box and remove the contents. If any of the following items is missing or damaged, contact your dealer immediately: • Your new Acer smartphone • Quick Guide • USB cable • AC adapter • Headset Note In-box content varies depending on country and region. Getting to know your smartphone Views - Acer S53 | User Manual - Page 6
6 - Setting up No. Item Description 1 Microphone Second microphone for noise-cancellation. 2 3.5 mm headphone jack Connects to stereo headphones. 3 Phone speaker Emits audio from your smartphone; suitable for holding to your ear. 4 Indicator LED Indicates the phone status and/or unread - Acer S53 | User Manual - Page 7
Setting up - 7 Charging the battery For initial use, you need to charge your smartphone for eight hours. After that you can recharge the battery as needed. Connect the AC adapter cord to the micro USB connector on your smartphone. Installing a SIM or microSD card To take full advantage of your - Acer S53 | User Manual - Page 8
8 - Setting up 3. If necessary, remove the battery by lifting it out from the bottom of the battery. 4. Insert the SIM or microSD card as shown. Note Ensure that the microSD and SIM cards are inserted all the way into the card slots. The microSD card slot is above the SIM card slot. SIM microSD - Acer S53 | User Manual - Page 9
button until the screen turns on. You will then be asked to configure some settings before you can use your smartphone. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete setup. Sign in to or create a Google account If you have Internet access, your smartphone allows you to synchronize information with - Acer S53 | User Manual - Page 10
10 - Using your smartphone smartphone does not unintentionally use any services. Your smartphone will lock automatically if it is not used for one minute (depending on your settings). Waking your smartphone If the screen is off - Acer S53 | User Manual - Page 11
Tap an app to open it. At the bottom of the Menu screen are Acer Float apps. Tap a Float app to open the app in its own window were doing visible. You can customize which apps appear. Swipe to the right in the Acer Float apps bar and tap the gear icon. Choose from float Browser, Buttons, Calculator - Acer S53 | User Manual - Page 12
12 - Using your smartphone Onscreen keyboards Note The keyboard layout varies slightly, depending on the application and information that is required. Google keyboard This is a standard onscreen QWERTY keyboard that allows you to enter text. Tap and hold a key with numbers at the top to select - Acer S53 | User Manual - Page 13
Using your smartphone - 13 Predictive text Google keyboard provides predictive text input for the browser. As you tap the letters of a word, a selection of words are displayed above the keyboard that continue the sequence of letters tapped, or are a close match allowing for errors. The word list - Acer S53 | User Manual - Page 14
14 - Using your smartphone In order to search or browse the Internet, you must be connected to a cellular data (if available) or wireless network. See Going online on page 30. Voice search If voice search is available, tap the microphone and speak your search request. See Voice search on page 32. - Acer S53 | User Manual - Page 15
Tap Widgets to see small apps and links (such as custom shortcuts, contacts or bookmarks) that you can add to a Home screen. Widgets are small apps that display constantly-updated information or quick shortcuts to apps or special functions. Using your smartphone - 15 To move an app or widget to - Acer S53 | User Manual - Page 16
16 - Using your smartphone This will create an Unnamed Folder. Tap the folder icon and then tap the name of the folder to rename it. To delete 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 - Acer S53 | User Manual - Page 17
The Application (App) menu To access the App menu, on the Home screen tap in the center of the dock. Apps are displayed in alphabetical order. Swipe the page to the left or right to see more apps.When you are on the last page of apps, swipe to the left to see widgets available on your tablet, or tap - Acer S53 | User Manual - Page 18
18 - Using your smartphone Multitasking You can have multiple apps open at the same time. To open a new app, tap the home button to return to the Home screen, then start the new app. Tap the Menu button to quickly navigate back and forth between previously-opened apps. Note To prolong battery life, - Acer S53 | User Manual - Page 19
MANAGING CONTACTS Managing contacts - 19 Managing your contacts Your smartphone features an address book that allows you to save contacts to either the internal memory or onto your SIM card. Tap the People app from the App menu or tap All contacts from the Dialer to view your contacts. If you don - Acer S53 | User Manual - Page 20
20 - Managing contacts To create a contact, first choose where you want to store the contact's information. You will then be asked to enter the contact's information, such as name, address, and phone number. You may scroll down the page and tap Add another field to add things such as: • IM addresses - Acer S53 | User Manual - Page 21
MAKING CALLS Making calls - 21 This chapter shows you how to make phone calls, and the various options available to you during your call. Before making a call Check that the phone function is on before you make a call. You can confirm the phone status from the Notification area. Note Status and - Acer S53 | User Manual - Page 22
22 - Making calls Dialing a number from Call History Your call history can be viewed by tapping the Call History button. It displays recent received, dialed, and missed calls. Tap the phone icon to redial. To view call details and other options, tap the number or contact's name. Viewing missed - Acer S53 | User Manual - Page 23
Making calls - 23 Simply tap and hold 0+ on the onscreen number pad until + appears onscreen. Important International call rates can vary greatly depending on the country you are calling and your network provider. We suggest you check all call rates with your network provider, to avoid excessive - Acer S53 | User Manual - Page 24
24 - Making calls page 17). Tap the Float caller button to activate (green means Float caller is "ON"). Answering or declining a call When you have an incoming call, the number will be shown on the screen. To accept or decline the call, tap the appropriate icon and slide your finger across the - Acer S53 | User Manual - Page 25
Voice call options (call screen maximized) Icon Description Place the call on hold. Mute a call. Speakerphone. Access the keypad while a call is in progress. Add a second call Making calls - 25 Saving a dialed number to contacts You can save a number you have dialed to your contacts for future - Acer S53 | User Manual - Page 26
26 - Messaging MESSAGING This chapter shows you how to set up and use the Phone messages, Social messages and Social events functions of your smartphone. All SMS and MMS messages are accessed via Messaging. Messaging automatically arranges received and sent messages into threads. To access - Acer S53 | User Manual - Page 27
Messaging - 27 Enter your message in the text box labeled Type text message. Note Text messages may be up to 160 characters long. If your message is longer than 160 characters, it will be sent as multiple linked messages. Most phones will automatically join the linked messages to present the - Acer S53 | User Manual - Page 28
up the profile for you based on information retrieved from your provider. Ask your network provider for the necessary information if you need to manually set up the MMS profile. Receiving multimedia messages When a new multimedia message arrives, a message icon appears at the top of the screen and - Acer S53 | User Manual - Page 29
3. Tap the message to view the content. 4. To reply to the message, enter your text in the text box labeled Type message and tap the Send icon. Simple text replies will be sent as SMS messages. If you wish to attach a file, tap . You will be presented with a menu of options. 5. When you have - Acer S53 | User Manual - Page 30
30 - Going online GOING ONLINE Browsing the internet In order to browse the internet with your smartphone, you must be connected to a data or wireless network. Using the browser To start browsing, open the App menu and tap the Chrome or Browser icon. Note Reference images made using Browser. To - Acer S53 | User Manual - Page 31
tap Email to start setting up your email account. If necessary, enter your email address and tap Manual setup to enter the parameters manually. Tap Next to finish the setup process. Google services Note Apps may not be available in all countries and regions. You must activate a Google account before - Acer S53 | User Manual - Page 32
32 - Going online If you did not enter your Gmail account address and password when you first started your phone, follow the onscreen instructions. Composing an email 1. Make sure your smartphone is connected to a data or Wi-Fi connection. 2. From the App menu tap Gmail. 3. Tap . 4. Enter the - Acer S53 | User Manual - Page 33
- 33 Important For connection issues with Play Store, see FAQ and troubleshooting on page 57. Tap Play Store from the App menu to open to download and install the app. You will be told which services the app requires access in order to function correctly (e.g. contact information, wireless access, GPS). If - Acer S53 | User Manual - Page 34
34 - Going online You may keep track of the download progress from both the app's page and the 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, or a credit card number associated - Acer S53 | User Manual - Page 35
- 35 services. Tap on a contact to open a chat session. After you have connected, you can open a video chat session. Maps, Navigation, Places and Latitude Get easy-to-follow directions using Google Maps, view real-time traffic condition and navigate by using spoken, turn-by-turn driving instructions - Acer S53 | User Manual - Page 36
36 - Using the Camera USING THE CAMERA Your smartphone features two digital cameras mounted on the front and on the rear. This section will take you through all the steps in taking photos and videos with your smartphone. To activate the camera, open the Apps menu and tap Camera. Camera/camcorder - Acer S53 | User Manual - Page 37
Using the Camera - 37 Tap the Camcorder button and the camcorder immediately begins filming. While filming, you are unable to access camera/camcorder settings; however, you can still take pictures. Time elapsed Last picture / video taken Stop recording Pause Shutter button Tap the Pause button - Acer S53 | User Manual - Page 38
38 - Using the Camera Mode selector Tap the Mode selector icon to open the list of modes you can choose from. Tap the icons along the top to select different items. Camera Capture mode: Select a capture mode. Normal Face beauty Bright magic Presentation HDR Panorama Multi-angle view Auto scene - Acer S53 | User Manual - Page 39
Using the Camera - 39 Night Sunset Party Portrait Landscape Night portrait Beach Snow Steady photo Fireworks Sports Candle light Camcorder Record mode: Select from Normal or Time lapse. White balance Compensate for different lighting environments. Auto Cloudy Incandescent Twilight Daylight - Acer S53 | User Manual - Page 40
40 - Using the Camera Settings Tap the Settings icon to open the settings menu; scroll up or down the list to view more settings Camera You may adjust the following: • Turn Zero shutter delay on or off: Takes the photo immediately when you tap the shutter button. • Smart Noise Reduction on or off: - Acer S53 | User Manual - Page 41
Using the Camera - 41 • Shutter • Set the Auto Focus mode. You can select Exposure control or Quick Touch shot. • Set a mode as your Favorite Shot. • Turn the Time stamp on or off. Video You may adjust the following: • Turn EIS (Electronic Image Stabilization) on or off. • Turn the Microphone on or - Acer S53 | User Manual - Page 42
42 - Using the Camera Taking a panoramic photo Panoramic mode allows you to take a series of up to nine photos that the camera app will 'stitch' together to make a single extended image. 1. To take a panoramic photo, select Panorama mode. 2. Align the camera to take a photo of one end of the - Acer S53 | User Manual - Page 43
Using the Camera - 43 Note To see supported image, video, and audio formats, see Multimedia on open the Apps menu and tap Gallery. From Gallery you can share the file directly using various services. Services vary depending on the file type. You may also edit individual photos you have taken by - Acer S53 | User Manual - Page 44
44 - Advanced settings ADVANCED SETTINGS Putting your smartphone in Airplane mode You can enter Airplane mode (also known as flight mode) to turn off telephone and Bluetooth functions and use your smartphone as a handheld device during a flight. Check with your airline to make sure this is - Acer S53 | User Manual - Page 45
Advanced settings - 45 -OR1. Press and hold the power button until you get the phone options menu. 2. Tap Airplane mode to switch it ON or OFF. Note When Airplane mode is active, the area. icon will be displayed in the Notification Restarting your phone You can restart (reboot) your phone if you - Acer S53 | User Manual - Page 46
mode, the option to turn Bluetooth on will be disabled. Please refer to Putting your smartphone in Airplane mode on page 44 for instructions on turning Airplane mode on or off. Adjusting Bluetooth settings You can use Bluetooth to exchange information between your smartphone and other mobile - Acer S53 | User Manual - Page 47
Advanced settings - 47 To simply turn on or off Bluetooth, open the Notification area and tap the Bluetooth button. Near Field Communication Note To send or recieve tags your phone must be powered on and not in sleep mode. You should not try to send information exceeding 1 MB in size via NFC. Your - Acer S53 | User Manual - Page 48
48 - Advanced settings Internet sharing Wi-Fi hotspot You can turn your smartphone into a portable Wi-Fi hotspot to share your mobile internet connection with up to 8 clients. 1. Push the Menu button and then tap Settings > More... > Tethering & portable hotspot. Turn Wi-Fi hotspot ON.Tap Wi-Fi - Acer S53 | User Manual - Page 49
Note When you are traveling, manually selecting a network may help to reduce your roaming charges. Check with your home service provider for the network offering . Note Contact your service provider should you have any problems obtaining voice mail and the text message service center numbers. Data - Acer S53 | User Manual - Page 50
- Advanced settings You can also view and modify these settings manually through the Call settings screen. From the Home screen, tap disable the video fluency enhancement feature. Theme Choose from Default or Acer. Wallpaper Change the Home screen's wallpaper. Glove Operation Brightness Turn - Acer S53 | User Manual - Page 51
Advanced settings - 51 Setting the date and time To set the date and time, open the App menu and tap Settings > Date & time. If you travel frequently or live in an area that uses daylight saving time, activate Automatic date & time > Use network-provided time from this menu. This will enable your - Acer S53 | User Manual - Page 52
the onscreen instructions. Google Sync In Google, you can set synchronization for Google services. In your Google account's synchornization settings menu, tap the checkmark next to the item you would like to have auto-sync. Tap again to uncheck any for manual synchronization. To manually - Acer S53 | User Manual - Page 53
FM radio The FM radio allows you to listen to your favorite stations while on the move. Headphones must be inserted to the 3.5 mm jack as it functions as an antenna. You can access the radio by tapping FM Radio from the App menu. Tap the back icon to turn the radio off. Advanced settings - 53 - Acer S53 | User Manual - Page 54
on your phone and any programs you installed. If your phone is responding to screen input, then open Settings from the App menu. Tap Backup & reset > Factory data reset > Reset phone and then Erase everything to format your phone. - Acer S53 | User Manual - Page 55
the top of the phone. When the headset is plugged in, all audio is routed to the headset, and the speakers are turned off. • To answer an incoming name and settings (including username and password if required) from your wireless service provider. 1. Open the App menu and tap Settings > More... > - Acer S53 | User Manual - Page 56
features a memory expansion slot that accepts a microSD card to expand memory and storage capacity. Please refer to Installing a SIM or microSD card on page 7 for instructions on installing a microSD card. - Acer S53 | User Manual - Page 57
APPENDIX Appendix - 57 FAQ and troubleshooting This section lists frequently asked questions that may arise during the I view my picture files? You may be trying to view an image that is not supported. See Multimedia on page 65. Why can't I view my video files? You may be trying to view a - Acer S53 | User Manual - Page 58
still cannot connect, try adjusting your date/time settings. Open the App menu and tap Settings > Date & time > Automatic date & time set to off. 3. Manually adjust the time and date then try to reconnect to the Play Store (change the time/date back after connecting). Tap Settings > About phone to - Acer S53 | User Manual - Page 59
a certain number of wrong entries, you will be presented with an option to reset your pattern. Tap Forgot pattern? and enter your Google account username and password. Up-to-date information regarding your smartphone Service enquiries Refer to ... www.acer.com mobile.acer.com www.acer.com/support - Acer S53 | User Manual - Page 60
a short circuit or damage, and even a risk of explosion from the battery pack. Protecting your hearing To protect your hearing, follow these instructions. • Increase the volume gradually until you can hear clearly and comfortably. • Do not increase the volume level after your ears have adjusted - Acer S53 | User Manual - Page 61
external RF energy or if you have any questions. Switch off your device in health care facilities when any regulations posted in these areas instruct you to do so. Hospitals or health care facilities may be using equipment that could be sensitive to external RF transmissions. Pacemakers. Pacemaker - Acer S53 | User Manual - Page 62
with some hearing aids. If interference occurs, consult your service provider. Vehicles RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately with a potentially explosive atmosphere and obey all signs and instructions. Potentially explosive atmospheres include areas where you would normally be - Acer S53 | User Manual - Page 63
certain features are in use, you may first need to turn those features off before you can make an emergency call. Consult this guide or your service provider for more information. When making an emergency call, give all the necessary information as accurately as possible. Your wireless device may be - Acer S53 | User Manual - Page 64
64 - Warnings and precautions 3. DO be careful not to drop your smartphone or subject it to any strong impact. Do not place your smartphone in your back pocket. 4. DO NOT expose your smartphone to extreme temperatures. For example, do not leave your smartphone on the dashboard of a car on a hot day - Acer S53 | User Manual - Page 65
RAM (depending on model) • 16 GB (depending on model) • Android operating system Display • 5.7" TFT LCD, capacitive touchscreen • HD resolution Multimedia Formats supported: Type Image Audio playback Ringtone Video recording Video playback Formats JPEG, GIF, PNG, BMP MP3, AMR, AAC LC, AAC+, eAAC - Acer S53 | User Manual - Page 66
66 - Connectivity • Bluetooth 4.0 • IEEE 802.11b/g/n • GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz • HSPA+ / GPRS / EDGE • GPS / aGPS *Camera • 13 MP rear camera • Auto focus • 2 MP front camera • Fixed focus Expansion • microSD memory card slot (up to 32 GB) Battery • 2700 mAh Lithium-ion battery Note Length - Acer S53 | User Manual - Page 67
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 S53 | User Manual - Page 68
Sudan and Syria; or (ii) use any Software for any use prohibited 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 of the software contains elements that enable the use of the - Acer S53 | User Manual - Page 69
You may not use the Third Party Software in any manner that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair the services provided by Acer's licensors or suppliers hereunder ("Third Party Services"). Furthermore, you may not use the Third Party Software in any manner that could interfere with any other - Acer S53 | User Manual - Page 70
End User License Agreement 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 or your local Acer website. TRADEMARK INFORMATION DTS-HD Premium Sound™ For DTS patents, see http://patents.dts.com. Manufactured
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