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User Guide - Page 4
... Activating or deactivating connections 53 Adjusting Bluetooth settings 53 Connecting to a PC 54 Synchronization 54 Setting the date and time 55 Setting alarms 55 Changing language and text options 55 Managing applications 55 Updating your tablet's operating system 56 Resetting your tablet 56 FAQ and troubleshooting Installing a SIM card 58 Troubleshooting 59 Other sources of help...
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... HDMI (Type D) Connects to an HDMI cable with a Type D
port
connector.
4 DC-in jack
Connects to the DC power supply.
5 Micro USB port (Slave) Connects to a computer with a USB cable.
6 USB port (Host)
Connects USB devices to your tablet.
7 Reset button
Insert a small thin object (such as a paperclip) to reset power to the tablet.
Top and bottom views
12 3 4
No. Item 1 Volume control...
User Guide - Page 10
..., and other Google Apps; to download applications from Android Market; to back up your settings to Google servers; and to take advantage of other Google services on your tablet. If you want to restore existing settings from another device with Android 2.0 (or later) installed, you must sign in to your Google account during setup. If you wait until after...
User Guide - Page 12
... have been pre-installed on your tablet, while others may be downloaded from the Android Market.
The Home screen already features some useful controls and information.
Voice search
Application menu
Search
Customize screen
AT&T usage meter
Navigation
Network connectivity, Time, and Status
Search
To search for applications, files or for information on the Internet, tap the...
User Guide - Page 14
...All displays all applications that are installed on your tablet; My apps displays applications that you have installed from the Android Market.
Note: All images are for reference only. The applications installed on... the clock displays the event notification icons.
Tap the status icons to view more status information and a summary of events.
Time Network reception
Wireless reception
Battery charge ...
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...
Alarm is set
New Gmail message
New Google Talk message
Upcoming event
Song is playing
SD card or USB storage is full
Tablet is connected to PC via USB
Application update available
System update available
Virtual private network (VPN) status
Cellular data status icons
Icon Description
Icon
Cellular signal strength
Connected to EDGE network Connected to HSDPA network
Roaming
No...
User Guide - Page 17
... see small applications that you can add to a Home screen. Widgets are small applications that display constantly-updated information or quick shortcuts to applications or special functions.
Tap Applications to open a list of shortcuts to applications and settings you can drag to a Home screen.
Tap Wallpapers to change the current wallpaper. You can...
User Guide - Page 22
... a card reader or USB adapter to access the card as an external storage device.
Note: Check your tablet is not using the microSD card before removing it from the tablet. Take care when removing the card, the slot is springloaded.
Connecting to a PC as a USB storage device
Download and install the latest USB driver on your computer before connecting your tablet to the computer. Visit www.acer.com...
User Guide - Page 23
... the other end of the USB cable into a USB port on your PC. After a short delay, your tablet's internal memory will be visible as an external drive in your PC's file explorer.
Connecting a USB device to your tablet
USB devices are supported, such as a keyboard or USB storage device, through the Host USB port. As most USB keyboards are designed for desktop computers and operating systems, some keys...
User Guide - Page 24
... Find nearby devices to scan for available devices. Note: Please check for updates to the tablet's software that may add support for additional Bluetooth devices. See "Updating your tablet's operating system" on page 56.
Connecting to a television with HDMI
Connect an HDMI micro (Type D) cable to your tablet then plug the other end of the cable into a TV or monitor with an HDMI port.
Connecting to...
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...Email to start setting up your email access.
If necessary, enter your email address and tap Manual setup to enter the parameters manually. Tap Next to finish the setup process.
The ... form of Internet access.
These applications may include:
• Acer Sync: Sync your data between your tablet, your computer and the Google servers.
• SocialJogger: View updates to your social networks in one ...
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...
SocialJogger combines your social network updates in one location, allowing...settings, refresh the page, auto play, and add or remove custom pages.
Adobe Flash Player
Adobe Flash Player is not installed on your tablet. If you want to use Flash content on in your browser, you can visit the Android Market (see below) to easily download and install Adobe Flash Player.
Android Market
Note: The Android...
User Guide - Page 31
... browse the market by category or tap the search icon to search for a specific application.
Once you have selected an application, tap the DOWNLOAD button to download and install the application. You will be told which services (contact information, wireless access, GPS, etc.) the application requires access in order to function correctly. If none of these...
User Guide - Page 32
...downloaded and installed an application, you may uninstall the application by pressing and holding the application icon and dragging it to the trash can located on the top-right corner of the screen. Alternatively, you can go to Settings... Google Talk services. Tap on a contact to open a chat session. After you have connected, you can open a video chat session.
Use the front-facing camera so the ...
User Guide - Page 38
Note: The Acer clear.fi video player only plays MP4 files. Please check for updates to the tablet's software which may add support for other types of video. See "Updating your tablet's operating system" on page 56. To send video files, for example, to paired devices using Bluetooth or to YouTube, tap and hold a photo thumbnail, then tap...
User Guide - Page 43
... videos to internal memory or a microSD card, not an external USB storage device.
Tip: The recommended use for the front-facing camera is for video chat. Use the camera so the person you call can see you while you can see them on the screen. Normally, the video chat software you are using will provide controls for switching between...
User Guide - Page 54
... the supplied USB cable. Plug the USB sync cable into the micro USB port on your tablet. Plug the USB client connector into an available USB port on your computer.
Note: You may need to install drivers on your computer before your tablet can be used with your computer.
You will now be able to see your tablet's internal memory as a drive in your computer's file explorer...
User Guide - Page 55
... automatically transferred between your tablet and Internet accounts.
Acer Sync
Acer Sync allows you to easily synchronize your contacts, calendar, photos and videos between your tablet, PC and corresponding Google services. You must install the Acer Sync program on your computer; download and install Acer Sync and Acer PIM for the PC from the www.acer.com website.
Multiple Google accounts
If...
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... you are familiar with the Android operating system.
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 updates, tap Apps > Settings > About tablet > System update > Check now.
Note: Downloading new firmware can take up to 40 minutes, depending on your network speed.
Resetting your...
User Guide - Page 64
... Acer Live Update service, which allows for updates for such software to be automatically downloaded and installed on your device. By installing the software, you hereby agree and consent that Acer (or its licensors) may automatically check the version of such software that you are using on your device and may provide upgrades to such software that may be automatically downloaded on to your device...