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The Application menu, Changing the wallpaper, Changing Home screen settings

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Changing the wallpaper From the Application menu, tap Settings > Personalize to change the wallpaper for your lock screen and Home screen. Tap Wallpapers to change the lock screen and home wallpaper. You can choose from images stored in the Gallery, standard wallpapers, Live Wallpapers featuring animated or interactive backgrounds, or Video Wallpapers enabling you to use videos as your background. Changing Home screen settings From the Application menu, tap Settings > Personalize. Use the various settings to personalize the Home screen by choosing your Transition effect and enabling/disabling the Repeat transition and Home screen looping. The Application menu Note: All images are for reference only. The apps installed on your device can be different from the apps shown in illustrations. To access the Application menu, tap in the center of the dock on the Home screen. 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 phone, or tap WIDGETS at the top of the page. To quickly jump to apps or widgets, tap APPS or WIDGETS at the top of the Application menu. Tap the Play Store icon to open Google Play to view and purchase apps and/or digital media. From the Play Store, tap APPS > Apps > My apps to view all of your installed apps. 14

Section	Page
Table of contents	3
Setting up	5
Unpacking your smartphone	5
Getting to know your smartphone	5
Views	5
Inserting the SIM cards and microSD card	6
SIM card lock	6
Installing or removing the battery	7
Installing the battery	7
Charging the battery	7
Using your smartphone	8
Turning on for the first time	8
Sign in to or create a Google account	8
Creating multiple Google accounts	8
Entering your PIN	8
Activating a new SIM card	8
Locking your smartphone	8
Waking your smartphone	9
Navigating through menus and options	9
Using the touchscreen	9
Google keyboard	10
Predictive text	10
The Home screen	11
At the bottom of the screen is the Application dock which displays default apps (see \	11
Search	11
Voice search	11
The extended Home screen	12
Personalizing the Home screen	12
The Application menu	14
Status and notification area	15
Multitasking	16
Acer Float	16
AcerRAPID	17
Managing contacts	19
Managing your contacts	19
Adding a contact	19
Making calls	20
Before making a call	20
Making a call	20
Dialing a number from Call log	21
Viewing missed calls	21
Making a call to one of your contacts	21
Dialing an international number	21
The voice call screen	22
Answering or declining a call	22
Ending a call	22
Conference calls	23
Messaging	24
Creating a new message	24
Replying to a message	25
MMS messages	25
Receiving MMS messages	26
Going online	27
Browsing the internet	27
Using the browser	27
Voice search	27
Setting up your Google email	28
Composing an email	28
Setting up Email	28
Google Play	28
Maps, Navigation, Places and Latitude	30
Using the map	30
Using the Camera	31
Camera icons and indicators	31
Camera quick modes	31
Settings menus	32
Taking a photo	33
Taking a panoramic photo	33
Shooting a video	34
Supported formats	34
Viewing photos and videos	34
Geotagging	34
Advanced settings	35
Changing modes with Quick Mode	35
Putting your smartphone in Airplane mode	36
Turning Airplane mode on or off	36
Restarting your phone	36
Adjusting settings	36
Activating or deactivating connections	37
Phone network settings	39
Phone settings	39
Sound	40
Audio profiles	40
DTS Sound	41
Display	41
Connecting to a PC	41
Synchronization	42
Data usage wizard	42
FM radio	43
Multimedia playback	43
Uninstalling an app	44
Restoring to factory settings	44
Accessories and tips	45
Using the headset	45
Using a Bluetooth headset	45
Creating a new access point	45
Inserting a microSD card	45
Managing your SIM cards	46
SIM management	46
Appendix	49
FAQ and troubleshooting	49
Other sources of help	50
Warnings and precautions	50
Medical devices	51
Vehicles	52
Potentially explosive environments	52
Emergency calls	52
Taking care of your smartphone	53
Specifications	54
Performance	54
Display	54
Multimedia	54
USB connector	54
Connectivity	54
Camera	54
Expansion	54
Battery	55
Dimensions	55
Safety	56
Battery information	56
Disposal and recycling information	56
Regulatory information	57
RoHS compliance	57
FCC regulations	57
RF exposure warning	57
End User License Agreement	59
Privacy policy	60