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  • Page 1: User Guide

    User Guide...
  • Page 2 ©2012. All Rights Reserved. Acer ICONIA TAB User Guide Model: A510/A511 First issue: 4/2012 Version: 1.1 Acer ICONIA TAB Model number: __________________________________ Serial number*: ___________________________________ Date of purchase: ________________________________ Place of purchase: ________________________________ *Note: See “Card slot cover” on page 7 or “Where can I find my serial number ID?” on page 67.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Getting to know your tablet Features and functions ..........5 Product registration .
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  • Page 5: Features And Functions

    When using your product for the first time, it is recommended that you immediately register it. This will give you access to useful benefits, such as: • Faster service from our trained representatives. • Membership in the Acer community: receive promotions and participate in customer surveys. • The latest news from Acer.

  • Page 6: Unpacking Your Tablet

    Your new tablet comes packed in a protective box. Carefully unpack the box and remove the contents. If any of the following items is missing or damaged, contact your dealer immediately: • Acer ICONIA TAB A510/A511 • Setup poster • Micro USB to USB adapter •...

  • Page 7: Left And Right Views

    Left and right views Item Description Power button Long press to turn the tablet on, press briefly to turn the screen on/off or enter sleep mode; press and hold to turn the tablet off. 3.5 mm headphone jack Connects to stereo headphones. Micro HDMI (Type D) Connects to an HDMI cable with a Type D connector...

  • Page 8: Led Indicators

    Item Description Speakers Emits stereo audio. Reset button Insert a small thin object (such as a paperclip) to reset power to the tablet. Multi-function connector This is a multi-function connector featuring power charging and hyper USB [host and slave] for data transferring.

  • Page 9: Using Your Tablet

    Using your tablet Using the SIM card slot (only for Wi-Fi+3G models) Certain tablets include a SIM slot for internet access. To take full advantage of your tablet’s Internet capabilities, you should install a SIM card with data subscription before turning on your tablet. See "Installing a SIM card (only for Wi-Fi+3G models)"...

  • Page 10: Turning On For The First Time

    Note: Your tablet does not support USB charging. It is normal for the tablet surface to become warm during charging or long periods of use. Turning on for the first time To turn on your tablet, press and hold the power button until the tablet vibrates. Wait a moment for your tablet to bootup.

  • Page 11: Using The Touchscreen

    Google Play. The Home screen already features some useful controls and information. Application menu Search Navigation Acer Ring Time and Status Search To search for applications, files or for information on the Internet, tap the Google icon in the top-left corner.

  • Page 12: Voice Search

    Home screen. Acer Ring Tap this icon to display Acer Ring. This allows you to quickly and easily access your favorite applications and bookmarks. See "Acer Ring - quick launch" on page 13.
  • Page 13 It incorporates a number of useful tools in an easy-to-use interface. Tap the Ring icon at the bottom of the screen to display Acer Ring. The left side of Acer Ring controls the volume and the right side shows Browser bookmarks.

  • Page 14: Status And Notification Area

    The application menu The application menu displays applications and widgets available on your tablet. Applications are displayed in alphabetical order. If more applications are available, an outline of the second page will be shown on the side of the screen. Swipe the outline towards the center of the screen to switch pages.

  • Page 15: Status And Notification Icons

    Tap the status icons to view more status information and a summary of events. Tap the status area again to view more controls. While viewing a notification, tap the summary to see more information, if available. Some event summaries include controls, such as media controls if music is playing.
  • Page 16 Notification icons Icon Description Icon Description Alarm is set Speaker is silenced New Gmail message Tablet microphone is off New Google Talk message GPS is on Upcoming event Receiving location data from Song is playing Syncing data SD card or USB storage is full Sync is on Tablet is connected to PC via Problem with sign-in or sync...

  • Page 17: Personalizing The Home Screen

    Icon Description Icon Description Connected to HDPA network New/unread SMS/MMS Connected to HSDPA network Problem with sending SMS/ Roaming Carrier data use threshold exceeded No signal Personalizing the Home screen You may personalize your Home screen by adding or removing application shortcuts or widgets, and by changing the wallpaper.

  • Page 18: Resizing A Widget

    To move an App or Widget to the Home screen, tap and hold an item until it is selected. The Home screen will open. Drag the item to any free area on the screen. To move the item to a different Home screen, drag it to the side of the screen, the Home screen will switch to the screen in that direction.

  • Page 19: The Onscreen Keyboard

    The onscreen keyboard When you tap a text box to enter text, an onscreen keyboard will appear. Simply tap on keys to enter text. Tap the ?123 button to see numbers and special characters, and then tap the ~ \ { key to see more options.

  • Page 20: Xt9 Text Input

    Changing the keyboard To use a different keyboard type, tap the Keyboard status icon; this will open a menu listing the text input methods available on your tablet. Tap your preferred input method. Typically three options are available: Android Keyboard, Google voice typing and XT9 Text Input.

  • Page 21: Editing Text

    Editing text You can select and edit text in certain applications, such as text you have entered in a text field. Selected text can be cut or copied and later pasted within the same application, or to a different application. Note: Certain applications may not support text selection, or only support it in certain areas.
  • Page 22 If you previously copied (see below) text, tap where you want to insert the text. A PASTE button appears briefly below the cursor. Tap the button to paste the text. To replace a word, double tap the word. A PASTE button appears above the word.

  • Page 23: Locking Your Tablet

    Locking your tablet If you will not use your tablet for a while, briefly press the power button to lock access. This saves power and ensures your tablet does not unintentionally use any services. Your tablet will lock automatically if it is not used after a while. To change the delay, tap APPS >...

  • Page 24: Shutting Down Your Tablet

    Note: If you forget an unlock pattern, please refer to "Unlock pattern" on page Shutting down your tablet If you won’t use your tablet for an extended period of time, turn it off to save battery power. To turn off your tablet (even when locked), press and hold the power button for one second.

  • Page 25: Connecting Devices To Your Tablet

    Connecting devices to your tablet Connecting to AC power See "Charging your tablet" on page 9. Inserting a microSD card (optional) You may install a microSD card to expand your device's storage space. Note: Your tablet only supports microSD cards that use the FAT or FAT32 file system.

  • Page 26: Transferring Files Between Your Tablet And A Pc

    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 for the latest drivers: Select Support, Download, Tablet. Select your tablet model, and then the Driver tab, select USB and accept the download.

  • Page 27: Connecting A Bluetooth Device

    After a short delay, your tablet's internal memory will be visible as a Portable Device in your PC’s file explorer. Select the Acer Iconia Tab icon to see your tablet’s internal memory and any additional memory (SD card or USB devices) attached to your tablet.

  • Page 28: Using A Cellular Data Network (Only For Wi-Fi+3G Models)

    Using a cellular data network (only for Wi-Fi+3G models) ‘3G’, or data over a cellular network, is only available on models equiped with a SIM card slot, or through a separate 3G modem (not supplied - available from your mobile Internet provider, check for compatibility). Important: Please check the information provided by your mobile internet provider.

  • Page 29: Adjusting Connection Settings

    Important: Depending on your settings, you may be required to enter your PIN each time you switch on the cellular data function. SIM card lock Your tablet may come with a SIM card lock, i.e., you will only be able to use the SIM card provided by your network operator.

  • Page 30: Internet Sharing

    Disable data when roaming You can prevent your tablet from transmitting data over other carriers’ mobile networks when you are traveling and leave an area that is covered by your carrier’s networks. This is useful for controlling expenses if your mobile data contract doesn’t include data roaming.
  • Page 31 1. Plug the micro USB to USB adapter cable into the multi-function connector on your tablet. 2. Plug one end of a USB cable (not included) into the adapter and the other end into an available USB port on your computer. 3.

  • Page 32: Going Online

    Going online Managing Wi-Fi connections If you did not connect to a Wi-Fi network when you first started your tablet, or want to connect to a new network, tap APPS > Settings > Wi-Fi to manage your connection settings. Alternatively, tap the Wi-Fi status icon in the bottom-right corner of the screen.

  • Page 33: Setting Up Gmail

    You may open multiple tabs. When a page is open, press the small tab with a plus sign. Simply tap one of the tabs across the top of the screen to switch pages. New tab Pinch to zoom in or out of pages. Tap and hold an item on a page to open a contextual menu.

  • Page 34: Setting Up The Email Application

    Item Description Acer Print Print directly from your tablet through your home or office network. See "Acer Print" on page 56. Google+ Stay in touch with friends and family, personalize your very own profile, and more with Google’s social networking service.

  • Page 35: Google Play

    Item Description People Organize the people in your life with this contact manager, which syncs with your google mail account. Places View places of interest and local businesses on Google Maps. Polaris Office View, edit, and create Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint files.
  • Page 36 Note: The contents and design of Google Play varies by region. For example, in some regions, you can also browse for and purchase movies, books or music. Updates may add new categories or change how to navigate Google Play at any time.

  • Page 37: Google Talk

    You may keep track of the download progress from both the app’s page and the tablet’s status area. Important: Some applications may require payment before you can download them. You will need to have a Google Checkout account in order to pay for these applications.
  • Page 38 Tap Talk from application menu to open Google Talk. Here you can see a list of your contacts connected to Google Talk services. Tap on a contact to open a chat session. After you have connected, you can open a video chat session.

  • Page 39: Playing Music And Video

    Playing music and video Multimedia playback Your tablet comes supplied with a variety of programs that you can use to enjoy multimedia content. Music Use Music to listen to music and other audio files that you download or copy from your computer, usb drive, mass storage device, etc. Tap APPS >...
  • Page 40 Acer clear.fi will automatically detect devices that are connected to the network and are also running Acer clear.fi. These devices are displayed at the bottom of the screen, with your tablet as the default device. Tap any of the connected devices and then tap Photo, Video, or Music to browse media files on that connected device.
  • Page 41 Select Play or Save. To upload a photo to Facebook, or Flickr via Acer Photo Uploader, or to paired devices using Bluetooth, tap and hold a photo thumbnail, then tap Share.

  • Page 42: Media Server

    clear.fi music Tap a folder to list the audio files. Tap and hold a folder or audio file to view the menu panel. You can listen to any audio file found on any of the connected devices and save them. Tap and hold an audio thumbnail, then tap and hold any of the connected device showing an arrow.

  • Page 43: Managing People And Contacts

    Managing people and contacts Your tablet features an address book that allows you to save contacts to the internal memory, SIM card or your Google account. Tap People from the Home screen or the application menu to view your contacts. If you don’t have any contacts stored on your tablet, you can sync with your Google account contacts, import contacts from a contact data file (vCard or csv) or add a new contact.

  • Page 44: Editing A Contact

    Editing a contact If you have opened a new or existing contact, you can enter information about the contact: Simply tap on a box and type the appropriate information. Click on the arrow next to the name entry to see options, such as adding a name prefix or phonetic name. To enter multiple entries, such as separate entries for mobile and home phone numbers, tap the plus sign to create a second entry.

  • Page 45: Starred Contacts

    Starred contacts You may quickly access your favorite contacts by adding a star. First open the contact, then tap the star next to the contact’s name. Tap All contacts and select Starred to see only your favorite contacts. Editing a contact on your computer If you have synchronized your Google account and contacts, you can use your computer to access and edit your contact list.

  • Page 46: Using The Camera And Camcorder

    Using the camera and camcorder Your tablet features two digital cameras: a 1-megapixel front-facing and a 5- megapixel rear-facing camera . This section will take you through all the steps in taking photos and videos with your tablet. Note: It is recommended that you insert a microSD card into the microSD slot before using the camera.

  • Page 47: Taking A Photo

    Icon Description Options Tap to see camera options. Camcorder mode Switches to the camcorder (video recorder). Camera mode Switches to the camera. Panorama Enters panorama mode allowing you to take a picture of a large area. Camera options Icon Description White balance Change the color balance to match the lighting: Auto, Incandescent, Daylight, Fluorescent or Cloudy.

  • Page 48: Camcorder Icons And Indicators

    Camcorder icons and indicators Tap the camcorder icon to switch to camcorder mode. Icon Description Front/rear camera switch Toggles between the front and rear camcorder. Zoom in Crop and enlarge the center of the screen. When using zoom, the image on the screen does not represent the quality of the final video.

  • Page 49: Shooting A Video

    Icon Description Time lapse interval Shoot a slow motion ‘time lapse’ video, set the interval between single frames in this menu. Video quality (rear) Change the video resolution: HD (1080p), HD (720p), or VGA. Note: 1080p is only available for the rear camera. Camcorder settings Activate or change special settings: Store location, Storage source and Restore defaults.

  • Page 50: Reading An Ebook Or Pdf

    Reading an eBook or pdf You can use either LumiRead or Polaris Office to read pdf or similar files. However, LumiRead is not included in all regions. To open a file in Polaris Office, first open the application, select Local Storage. In the folder list, navigate to the desired file and simply tap it to open.
  • Page 51 Icon Item Description Bookstore Opens the Bookstore page, where you can choose a featured bookstore, or add your own. Settings Opens settings to manage folders, register an Adobe ID, change the theme or edit categories. Category Shows only books in the selected category. Sort by Changes how books are organized on the bookshelves.

  • Page 52: Opening A Book

    See "Your Adobe ID" on page 55. Opening a book All books stored on your tablet may be seen on the main screen. If you have many books, swipe up to see them. Simply tap a book to open it. Rotate your tablet to the best angle to read the book. Reading a book Simply swipe across a page to change the page.
  • Page 53 Icon Item Description Bookmark Adds a bookmark to the page.Open the Contents list and tap Bookmarks to see a list of bookmarks in the book. Selecting and highlighting text Quickly tap twice on a word to select it, then tap a second word to select the section of text between the two words.
  • Page 54 To add books to your tablet’s internal memory or to a microSD card, copy the books to the LumiBooks folder, see "Transferring files between your tablet and a PC" on page 26 or "Connecting to a PC as a USB storage device" on page 26. Note: Connect your tablet to a computer and add books to the LumiBooks folder on your tablet’s internal memory or microSD card to see them on the LumiRead main page.
  • Page 55 Note: You must create a customer account before purchasing items from a featured bookstore. Your Adobe ID Some books available for purchase are protected with Adobe DRM (Digital Rights Management). Before you can read them, you must enter an Adobe ID to activate your tablet.

  • Page 56: Printing With The Tablet

    Printing with the tablet Acer Print Acer Print is a printing application that prints documents from your tablet. It can connect to a printer in three ways: • Through a home or office wireless network • Directly to a printer via a USB cable (using the provided micro USB to USB adapter) •...
  • Page 57 Use your tablet’s camera to add network printers by scanning printer QR codes. Once added, tap Printers in the left-hand column to display your printers. Scanning a QR code To add a printer by scanning its QR code, tap Add printer then tap QR code. Acer Print...
  • Page 58 Place the QR code inside the viewfinder box. The program automatically scans it and adds the printer to your Acer Print printers list. For more information on QR codes, see "QR codes" on page 59. Printing with Acer Print Now that you have connected your tablet to your printer, you can print files from certain applications on your tablet.
  • Page 59 3. Select your tablet series and model. 4. Click on the Document tab and find the compatibility file from the list. Note: If the printer is not not listed in the compatible printers, Acer Print may still be able to connect to it.
  • Page 60 3. Tap the printer you wish to share from the list. 4. Check that the options are correct and tap Print.

  • Page 61: Advanced Settings

    Advanced settings Access Settings from the Application menu. Tap APPS, then Settings. Wireless & Networks Activating or deactivating connections Tap APPS > Settings, then under WIRELESS & NETWORKS each connection has an ON/OFF switch that controls the connection. Tap an entry to manage your connection settings.

  • Page 62: Device

    Data Usage The Data Usage section shows how much data has been transmitted to your tablet, either in total or for each App. This information is useful if you are using a metered service. Putting your tablet in Airplane mode You can enter Airplane mode (also known as flight mode) to turn off network and Bluetooth functions and use your tablet during a flight.
  • Page 63 Adjust Acer Ring settings by tapping APPS > Settings > Ring. Item Description Enable Ring icon Select or clear the check box to enable or disable the Acer Ring from appearing in the bottom of the screen. Top, Bottom, Left, Select which application shortcuts you want to appear in the Right shortcut Acer Ring.

  • Page 64: Personal

    Apps Closing an application To close an active application, go to Settings > Apps. Tap the RUNNING tab, then tap the program you wish to close. Select Stop to close the program. Uninstalling an application You can remove programs installed on your tablet to free up extra storage memory. Tap and hold a program icon from the application menu and drag it into the Uninstall area in the top-left corner.

  • Page 65: System

    Changing language and text options Set your location and language input preferences by tapping APPS > Settings > Language & input. System Setting the date and time To set the date and time, tap APPS > Settings > Date & time. Tip: If you travel frequently or live in an area that uses daylight saving time, and have mobile network access, activate Automatic date &...

  • Page 66: Clean Boot

    as a paperclip) to press the recessed reset button next to the multi-function connector. Clean boot A clean boot will restore your tablet to the factory settings. Warning! This will erase all your personal information, any contacts stored on your tablet and any programs you installed. Open Settings from the application menu, then tap Backup &...

  • Page 67: Faq And Troubleshooting

    FAQ and troubleshooting This section lists frequently asked questions that may arise during the use of your tablet, and gives easy answers and solutions to these questions. Aspect Question Answer Audio Why is there no If the headset is plugged into the device, sound coming from the speaker is automatically shut off.

  • Page 68: Other Sources Of Help

    Note: You must have an active Google account on the tablet and an Internet connection. If this option is not available, please contact your local Acer service center. Heat The tablet heats up It is normal for the device to heat up when charging or when charging.

  • Page 69: Specifications

    Specifications Performance ® ™ • NVIDIA Tegra 3 mobile processor ® ™ • Quad-Core ARM Cortex -A9 CPU • System memory: • 1 GB of RAM • 16 or 32 GB of flash memory ™ • Android operating system Display •...
  • Page 70 3G support (only available on Wi-Fi+3G models) • GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 • UMTS 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 • HSDPA 7.2 Mbps / HSUPA 5.76 Mbps / EDGE / GPRS • Optional HSDPA 21 Mbps Camera •...

  • Page 71: End User License Agreement

    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 the terms of this Agreement.
  • Page 72 Third Party Software in any manner that could interfere with any other party's use and enjoyment of the Third Party Services, or the services and products of Acer's licensors' or suppliers' third party licensors. Your use of the Third Party Software and Third Party Services is also subject to additional terms and conditions and policies which can be accessed through our global website.

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