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  • Page 1 ICONIA Tab P10 USER’S MANUAL...
  • Page 2 Images provided herein are for reference only and may contain information or features that do not apply to your computer. Acer Group shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained in this manual.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents - 3 AB LE OF CONT EN T S Getting started with your tablet Google services ........28 Unpacking your tablet......4 Using the camera and video recorder 32 Getting to know your tablet...... 5 Camera/video icons and indicators..32 Turning on for the first time......

  • Page 4: Getting Started With 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 are missing or damaged, contact your dealer immediately: • Acer Iconia tablet • Product setup and safety information • USB cable •...

  • Page 5: Getting To Know Your Tablet

    Getting started with your tablet - 5 Getting to know your tablet Views No. Item Description Insert a paperclip into the hole to reboot Reset hole the tablet. Increases and decreases the tablet Volume control key volume.
  • Page 6 6 - Getting started with your tablet No. Item Description Long press to turn the tablet on, press briefly to turn the screen on/off or enter Power button sleep mode; press and hold to turn the tablet off. Speakers Delivers stereo audio output. Receives audio for voice searches, video Microphone chats and Internet calls.

  • Page 7: Turning On For The First Time

    Turning on for the first time To turn on your tablet, press and hold the power button until you see the Acer logo. Wait a moment for your tablet to boot up. You will then be asked some questions before you can use your tablet.
  • Page 8 8 - Getting started with your tablet If you have multiple Google Accounts, such as separate accounts for personal and business contacts, you can access and synchonize them from the Accounts settings section. See Multiple Google Accounts on page 41 Note If Google Play is updating apps in the background, opening new apps may consume memory and may affect the performance on your device.

  • Page 9: Charging Your Tablet

    Connect the power connector to your tablet and plug the AC adapter into any AC outlet. Warning Only use an Acer-approved adapter to charge your device. Note It is normal for the tablet surface to become warm during charging or long...

  • Page 10: Using Your Tablet

    10 - Using your tablet SING YOUR TA BL ET Using the touchscreen Your tablet uses a touchscreen for selecting items and entering information. Use your finger to tap the screen. Tap: Touch the screen once to open items and select options. Swipe: Quickly swipe your finger across the screen to switch screens or open lists of options or information.
  • Page 11 Using your tablet - 11 Using the Home screens The Home screen provides controls and information. Notification bar Status bar Search Application dock Navigation Note Bundled apps differ depending on region and configuration. Swipe the Home screen up to see most apps installed on your tablet. If you need more space, you can extend the Home screen to give you more screens to add app icons.
  • Page 12 12 - Using your tablet Navigation To navigate through menus and options, three (or more) icons are shown at the Back Home Overview bottom of the screen. Back Tap this icon to go to the previous page, or to go up one level in a menu.
  • Page 13 Using your tablet - 13 Access requests When you first open some apps, or use certain functions, your tablet will ask for permission to access some features or information. To allow the app to fully function tap WHILE USING THE APP or ONLY THIS TIME, but if you do not want to share some information you can choose to DON’T ALLOW access;...
  • Page 14 14 - Using your tablet Searching on your tablet Tablet search results are shown below the internet search suggestions. These suggestions are taken from sources such as the names of apps installed on your tablet, settings, media files on Google Play apps, contacts, bookmarks, and browsing history. Voice search With voice actions, you can send text messages, place calls, send emails, find directions, search the internet and even send a note to...
  • Page 15 Using your tablet - 15 Swipe down again to display the full list of Quick Settings tiles. To see the Quick Settings tiles with one swipe, swipe down with two fingers. Quick Settings tiles Icon Name Description Tap to toggle Wi-Fi on and display Wi-Fi settings. Wi-Fi Small "up"...
  • Page 16 16 - Using your tablet Note Tap and hold a tile to open related settings. Edit Tap Edit to see more Quick Settings tiles. Tap and hold a tile and drag to add, remove or move it. The first five tiles are visible in the Quick Settings shortcuts.
  • Page 17 Using your tablet - 17 To place the app on an different Home screen, do the following: 1. Slide your finger to the right or left side of the screen. Note You may not place icons to the left of the main Home screen. 2.
  • Page 18 18 - Using your tablet want to remove. Drag and drop the icon to a new position. If you remove all but one shortcut, the folder will be removed. Note You may only uninstall downloaded apps. Apps that were preinstalled on your tablet may not be removed.

  • Page 19: The Virtual Keyboard

    Using your tablet - 19 image at the bottom of the screen and tap Set wallpaper in the top- left corner of the screen. To choose an image to use as wallpaper tap My photos then select a location that contains images, such as Google Drive and others. If the list of locations is not visible, tap the Menu icon The virtual keyboard When you tap a text box to enter text, an virtual keyboard will appear.

  • Page 20: Editing Text

    20 - Using your tablet Tap the ?123 button to see numbers and special characters, and then tap the =\< key to see more options. Tap and hold a key to select alternative characters (if available for that key), such as letters with accents or related symbols.

  • Page 21: Setting An Alarm

    Using your tablet - 21 Selecting text To select text that you want to cut, copy, delete or replace: 1. Tap the text you want to select. If you can select this text, a cursor is inserted below the text. 2.

  • Page 22: Waking Your Tablet

    22 - Using your tablet to delete an alarm. Waking your tablet If the screen is off and the tablet does not react to any taps on the screen, then it has been locked and is in sleep mode. To wake your tablet, press the power button. If you have set a Screen Lock, your tablet will display the Lock screen.

  • Page 23: Connecting Devices To Your Tablet Connecting To Ac Power

    Connecting to AC power See Charging your tablet on page 9 Accessories For a complete list of accessories, visit store.acer.com. Inserting a microSD card You may install a microSD card to expand your device's storage space. Ensure that the microSD card is inserted all the way into the card slot.

  • Page 24: Connecting A Bluetooth Device

    24 - Connecting devices to your tablet Your device will now be available as a drive in your computer’s file explorer. For USB options, swipe down from the top of the screen to display the notification area and tap Charging this device via USB to choose whether to File Transfer (the recommended option) or Transfer photos (PTP).
  • Page 25 Connecting devices to your tablet - 25 Only A2DP stereo headsets (playback only, no microphone) are supported. Note Please check for updates to the tablet's software which may add support for additional Bluetooth devices (open Settings > System > System update > Check for update.

  • Page 26: Going Online

    26 - Going online OING ONLIN E 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 Settings > Network & internet > Wi-Fi to manage your connection settings. Alternatively, swipe down from the top of the screen and tap the Wi-Fi button to toggle on and off the Wi-Fi connection.

  • Page 27: Browsing The Internet

    Going online - 27 Browsing the internet In order to browse the internet with your tablet, you must be connected to a network with a connection to the internet. Using the browser To start browsing, tap the Chrome icon on the Home screen. To enter a website address, tap the address box at the top of the page.

  • Page 28: Google Services

    28 - Going online New tab Google services Note Apps may not be available in all countries and regions. You must activate a Google Account before using Google services. The first time you access Google services, read and accept the Terms of Service. The contents and design of Google Play varies by region.
  • Page 29 Going online - 29 3. Tap 4. Enter the recipient's email address, the subject and message. 5. When you have finished composing your message, tap Voice Search in Chrome Note Voice Search is available only in selected regions. With voice actions, you can send emails, find directions to locations, search the internet and even send a note to yourself using your own voice.
  • Page 30 30 - Going online Google Play Google Play is your entertainment unbound. It brings together all of the entertainment you love and helps you explore it in new ways, anytime, anywhere. We’ve brought the magic of Google to music, movies, TV, books, magazines, apps and games, so you get more from your content every day.
  • Page 31 Going online - 31 Uninstalling downloaded apps If you do not find it useful, you may uninstall a downloaded app. Uninstalling an app on page...

  • Page 32: Using The Camera And Video Recorder

    32 - Using the camera and video recorder SING THE CAMERA A ND V ID E O RECORDE R Your tablet features two cameras (front- and rear-facing). This section will take you through all the steps in taking photos and videos with your tablet.

  • Page 33: Taking A Photo

    Using the camera and video recorder - 33 Settings: Tap the Settings icon to change general, camera, and video settings. Switch camera view: Tap an icon to switch between the front and rear cameras. Shutter/Image buttons: Tap the shutter button to take a photo. Tap the camcorder button to begin recording.

  • Page 34: Camera And Video Options

    34 - Using the camera and video recorder Viewing photos and videos After you have taken your photo or video, it is automatically saved to internal memory. You can view it by tapping Gallery. Look for the photo or video you want to view (videos are marked with a small play symbol).
  • Page 35 Using the camera and video recorder - 35 Video Adjust video settings with these options: Setting Options Select Off, Night, Sunset, Party, Portrait, Scene mode Landscape, Night portrait, Theatre, Beach, Snow, Steady photo, Sports, or Candle light. Microphone On / Off FHD (1920 x 1080) / HD (1280 x 720) / VGA (640 Video quality x 480) / CIF (352 x 288)

  • Page 36: Advanced Settings

    36 - Advanced settings DVAN CED SE T TIN GS To access Settings, go to the Home screen and tap Settings. Network & internet Wi-Fi Displays all available wireless networks. Turn the Wi-Fi function on or off. Wireless networks may require a password. Tap the Settings icon in the top-right corner for additional options.
  • Page 37 Advanced settings - 37 Wi-Fi data usage to see a list of apps installed on your device. You may disable background data for individual apps. Note Blocking background data may cause some apps to stop working correctly. For example, background data is required to make regular checks for updates, useful for email or messenger apps.

  • Page 38: Connected Devices

    38 - Advanced settings Connected devices Bluetooth Displays all available devices with which you can use Bluetooth. You can switch Bluetooth on or off, rename the device name used by the tablet, and show received files. To connect to a device, tap the device in the list of available devices. You may be asked to enter a PIN on one or both devices to establish the connection.

  • Page 39: Display

    Advanced settings - 39 Alternatively, open Settings, then select Apps. Tap the app you wish to uninstall, tap UNINSTALL and confirm. Warning You may also choose to Disable apps that were preinstalled on your tablet, but this is not recommended and many apps are essential for your tablet to work correctly.

  • Page 40: Sound

    40 - Advanced settings Item Description Choose to automatically rotate the screen’s contents when the device is rotated or to keep the current screen’s orientation even when the device Auto-rotate is rotated. screen You can enable or disable the screen rotation function by swiping down from the top of the screen and tapping the Auto-rotate tile.

  • Page 41: System

    Advanced settings - 41 others. From the Settings menu, tap Passwords & accounts and select your account name (your Gmail email address), then tap Account sync. Tap the toggle next to the item to turn auto-sync on or off. To manually synchronize an item, make sure the item is ’on’, tap the icon and then tap Sync now.

  • Page 42: Resetting Your Tablet

    42 - Advanced settings To check for operating system, or ’firmware’, updates, open Settings > System > System update > Check for update. Note Downloading new firmware can take up to 40 minutes, depending on your network speed. Do not press the power button or access your tablet in any way during a system upgrade to prevent firmware installation failure.

  • Page 43: Faq And Troubleshooting

    FAQ and troubleshooting - 43 FA Q AND TRO UBLES H O OT ING 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 If the headset is plugged into the device, the speaker is...

  • Page 44: Other Sources Of Help

    PIN, or pattern, PIN, or If this option is not available, password password. please contact your local Acer service center. It is normal for the device to heat up when charging. When charging is complete, it will return The tablet heats to its normal temperature.

  • Page 45: Specifications

    Specifications - 45 PECIFICATIO N S Performance • MTK MT8183 octa-core Cortex A73 2.0 GHz and quad-core Cortex A53 2.0 GHz processor • System memory: • 64 GB eMMC memory, 4 GB RAM • Operating System: Android 12 Display • 10.4" WUXGA LCD capacitive multi-touch screen •...
  • Page 46 46 - Specifications Expansion • microSD card slot (SDXC, up to 128 GB) USB connector • USB Type-C port • OTG support Power • DC power-in (10 W) Battery • 22.8 Wh 6000 mAh 3.8 V 1-cell Li-ion battery pack Battery life: Up to 10.5 hours (based on video playback test results) Note Length of battery operation will depend on power consumption which is...

  • Page 47: Guidelines For Safe Battery Usage Battery Information

    Guidelines for safe battery usage - 47 UIDEL IN ES FOR SAFE BA TT ER Y USAGE Battery information Do not use this product in a humid, wet and/or corrosive environment. Do not put, store or leave your product in or near a heat source, in a high temperature location, in strong direct sunlight, in a microwave oven or in a pressurized container, and do not expose it to temperatures over 60°...

  • Page 48: Replacing The Battery

    48 - Guidelines for safe battery usage These look like metal strips on the battery. This might happen, for example, when you carry a spare battery in your pocket or purse. Short-circuiting the terminals may damage the battery or the connecting object.

  • Page 49: End User License Agreement

    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 the terms of this Agreement.
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