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Shooting a video 42
Supported formats 43
Viewing photos and videos 43
Geotagging 43
Advanced settings
44
Putting your smartphone in Airplane
mode 44
Turning Airplane mode on or off 44
Restarting your phone 45
Adjusting settings 45
Activating or deactivating connections...... 45
Phone network settings 48
Phone settings 49
Audio profiles 50
Display 50
Setting the date and...
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... the AC adapter cord to the micro USB connector on your smartphone.
Installing a SIM or microSD card
To take full advantage of your smartphone's telephony capabilities, you must install a SIM card. Additionally, you may wish to increase your smartphone's storage by inserting a microSD card into the labeled slot. 1. Turn off the phone by pressing and holding the power button. 2. Insert...
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... for the first time, press and hold the power 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...
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...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 while keeping what you 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, Camera, Maps...
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... 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 the Home screen, tap and...
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...that will appear at the top of the screen.
Changing application dock icons
You can set icons for installed apps in the application dock. Open the App menu and find the app you ... or to Remove at the top of the screen.
Changing the wallpaper
In the App menu, tap Settings > Display > Wallpaper. Choose from images stored in the Gallery, Live Wallpapers (featuring animated or interactive backgrounds),...
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...calling and your network provider. We suggest you check all call rates with your network provider, to avoid excessive phone bills. If you... are using your smartphone abroad, roaming charges will apply. Consult your network ...the call window to appear as a movable dialog instead of a whole screen by tapping the icon. You can even set this "...
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... 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 a notification message is displayed. 1. The notification message displays a summary of the message. Tap
View to view a summary of the message. 2. Tap Download...
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... the search icon to search for a specific app.
Once you have selected an app, tap the Install button 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 none of these services seem unusual, tap Accept & download to proceed with the...
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...in order to pay for these apps, or a credit card number associated with your Google account.
Using downloaded apps
Once you've downloaded and installed an app, you may find it in the Apps or... on page 14.
Uninstalling downloaded apps
Once you've downloaded and installed an app, you may uninstall the app by opening the App menu and tapping Settings > Apps. In the downloaded tab, select the the app...
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... taking photos and videos with your smartphone. To activate the camera, open the Apps menu and tap Camera.
Camera/camcorder icons and indicators
Settings
Flash Switch camera Mute microphone
Favorite shot selector
Zoom slider
Last picture / video taken
Shutter button
Mode selector Camcorder button
The camera window provides multiple controls on the image screen. Tap the area of the...
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... SMS app. Tethering & portable hotspot: Share your phone's mobile data connection via USB or as a portable Wi-Fi hotspot. VPN: Set up and manage Virtual Private Networks. Mobile networks: Set your options for connecting to mobile networks. Data Utility: Set how the phone should act if you connect to Wi-Fi while downloading over a mobile connection and set how apps are allowed to access data...
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...back icon to turn the radio off.
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Applications (apps)
Closing an app
To close an active app, in the App menu tap Settings > Apps. Swipe over to the Running tab...program.
Uninstalling an app
You can remove programs installed on your smartphone to free up extra storage memory. 1. In the App menu tap Settings > Apps. 2. Swipe over to the Downloaded tab. 3. Find the app in the ...
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... all other options have failed to restore your smartphone to an operational state. This will erase all your personal information, any contacts stored 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...
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Some providers and countries do not allow the use of a smartphone as a modem over HSDPA. Please check with your provider before attempting to do so.
Inserting a microSD card
Your smartphone 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.
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... the time/date back after connecting).
Tap Settings > About phone to check the OS version (Build number) and other hardware and software information.
The battery power may be depleted. Recharge the device. See Charging the battery on page 7 for more information.
To check the ROM status, tap Settings > Storage. To check RAM status, tap Settings > Apps > RUNNING.
Uninstall apps to increase...
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... or over a radiator or heat register, or in a built-in installation unless proper ventilation is provided. • Never push objects of any kind... the battery pack.
Protecting your hearing
To protect your hearing, follow these instructions. • Increase the volume gradually until you can hear clearly and
comfortably...information
Your device and its enhancements may contain small parts. Keep them out of ...
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... move it.
Hearing aids. Some digital wireless devices may interfere with some hearing aids. If interference occurs, consult your service provider.
Vehicles
RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded electronic systems in motor vehicles such as electronic fuel injection systems, electronic anti-skid (anti-lock) braking systems, electronic speed control systems, and air bag...
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GRANT OF LICENSE Acer grants to you the following non-exclusive and non-transferable rights with respect to the Software. Under this Agreement, you may: 1. Install and use the Software only on a single designated phone. A separate license is required for each phone on which the Software will be used; 2. Make one copy of the Software solely for backup or...
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... or other support for the Software.
ACER LIVE UPDATE
Certain of the software contains elements that enable the use of the Acer Live Update service, which allows for updates for such software to be automatically downloaded and installed on your phone. By installing the software, you hereby agree and consent that Acer (or its licensors) may automatically check the version of such software that you...