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  • Page 1 B3-A30 Iconia One 10 USER’S MANUAL...
  • Page 2 This revision: May 2016 Sign up for an Acer ID and enjoy great benefits Open the Acer Portal app from the Start screen to sign up for an Acer ID or sign in if you already have an Acer ID.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents - 3 A B L E O F C O N T E N T S Getting started with your tablet Google services ........28 Features and functions ......4 Using the camera and video recorder 33 Unpacking your tablet......

  • 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 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.

  • Page 6: 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 7 Getting started with your tablet - 7 If the tablet’s screen turns off, it has entered sleep mode. Briefly press the power button to wake it up. For more information see Waking your tablet on page Sign in to or create a Google account If you have Internet access, your tablet allows you to synchronize information with a Google account.

  • Page 8: Charging Your Tablet

    8 - Charging your tablet H A R G I N G Y O U R T A B L E T Assembling the power adapter Your tablet is bundled with one of two types of USB power adapters: a fixed-prong type or a removable-prong type.
  • Page 9 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 S IN G Y O U R T A B L E T 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 Note Removing or moving all apps and widgets from an extended Home screen will automatically remove that extended Home screen as well. The Home screen already features some useful controls and information. Status and notification bar Search Apps list Favorites bar...
  • Page 12 12 - Using your tablet Note In order to search or browse the internet, you must be connected to a See Going online on page 26 wireless network. Searching on the internet As you type, a second box displays search suggestions from your tablet.
  • Page 13 Using your tablet - 13 Note You can choose what is included in a Tablet search. After entering search words and tapping , tap the Menu icon on the left side of the search box. Then tap Settings > Tablet search. Select the items you want to be included in a Tablet search.
  • Page 14 14 - Using your tablet Quick Settings icons Icon Name Description Brightness Slide to adjust the screen’s brightness. Tap to toggle Wi-Fi on and off (waves indicate signal strength). Small "up" and "down" arrows Wi-Fi mean information is being transmitted and received, respectively.
  • Page 15 Using your tablet - 15 Personalizing the Home screen You can personalize your Home screen by adding or removing apps, widgets, and folders and by changing the wallpaper. Adding apps to a Home screen in the center of the Favorites bar to open the Apps list. Tap and hold an app you’d like to add to the Home screen.
  • Page 16 16 - Using your tablet Adding widgets to a Home screen Tap and hold any open space on a Home screen, then tap WIDGETS. To move a widget to the Home screen, tap and hold an item until it is selected.
  • Page 17 Using your tablet - 17 To delete an app shortcut from a folder, tap on the folder icon to display the apps inside and then tap and hold the app icon that you want to remove. Drag and drop the icon to the Remove option displays at the top of the screen.
  • Page 18 18 - Using your tablet The Apps list The Apps list displays apps available on your tablet. To access it, tap in the center of the Favorites bar. Apps are displayed in alphabetical order, with most-recently used apps at the top of the menu. Swipe up and down to see more apps. Also see Personalizing the Home screen on page Navigation...

  • Page 19: The Onscreen Keyboard

    Using your tablet - 19 The onscreen keyboard When you tap a text box to enter text, an onscreen keyboard will appear. Simply tap on keys to enter text. Note The layout of the keyboard (and some button icons) vary slightly, depending on the app and information that is required.

  • Page 20: Editing Text

    20 - Using your tablet keyboard that continue the sequence of letters tapped, or are a close match allowing for errors. The word list changes after every key press. If the word you need is displayed, you can tap on it to insert it into your text.

  • Page 21: Shutting Down Your Tablet

    Using your tablet - 21 Inserting text To type new text or add text that you have copied: 1. Tap where you want to insert text. If you can select this text, a cursor is inserted below the text. To replace a word, double tap the word. In both cases, if you previously copied text, a PASTE button displays.
  • Page 22 22 - Using your tablet press and hold the power button until the tablet shuts down (about four seconds). Note If your device’s battery is getting too hot, you will be notified and advised to turn off the device. If you fail to turn it off, it will shut down automatically.

  • Page 23: Connecting Devices To Your Tablet

    Connecting devices to your tablet - 23 O N N E C T I N G D E V I C E S T O Y O U R T A B L E T Connecting to AC power See Charging your tablet on page 8 Inserting a microSD card You may install a microSD card to expand your device's storage space.

  • 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 USB for file transfer to choose whether to Transfer files (MTP) (the default option) or Transfer photos (PTP).

  • Page 25: Accessories

    Please check for updates to the tablet's software which may add support for additional Bluetooth devices (open the Apps list and tap Settings > About tablet > System updates > CHECK NOW. Accessories For a complete list of accessories, visit store.acer.com.

  • Page 26: Going Online

    26 - Going online O I N G O N L I N 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, open the Apps list tap Settings >...
  • Page 27 Going online - 27 To navigate forward and backward in your browser’s history, tap the arrow icons. To adjust browswer settings and perform other tasks, tap the Menu icon. Chrome enables you to open multiple tabs. When a page is open, tap the small New tab button.

  • Page 28: Google Services

    28 - Going online 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, you must read and accept the Terms of Service.
  • Page 29 Going online - 29 5. When you have finished composing your message, tap Voice Search 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 Play Store Tap Play Store from the Home screen, or open the Apps list and tap Play Store. Here you can obtain a variety of add-on programs and apps to enhance the functionality of your tablet. The contents and design of Google Play varies by region.
  • Page 31 Going online - 31 You may keep track of the download progress from both the app’s page and your device’s notification area. Important Some apps may require payment before you can download them. You will need to have a Google Wallet account in order to pay for these apps, or a credit card number associated with your Google account.
  • Page 32 32 - Going online services. Tap on a contact to open a chat session. After you have connected, you can open a video chat session.

  • Page 33: Using The Camera And Video Recorder

    Using the camera and video recorder - 33 S I N G T H E C A M E R A A N D V ID E O R E C O R D E 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 34: Taking A Photo

    34 - Using the camera and video recorder Settings: Tap the Settings icon to change general, camera, and video settings. Image Options: Tap the arrow icon to rapidly change settings for the selected mode: Exposure, Color effect, White balance, and Scene mode.

  • Page 35: Camera And Video Options

    Using the camera and video recorder - 35 then Camera. Select the photo or video you want to view (videos are marked with a small play symbol). Tap the image once to enlarge it; and tap it again to maximize the image to take the whole screen. You can share photos using various services and edit the image using various options.

  • Page 36: Supported Formats

    36 - Using the camera and video recorder Camera Adjust camera image settings with these options: Setting Options Zero shutter delay On / off Anti-shake On / off Voice capture On / off Face detection On / off Auto scene On / off detection Self timer...

  • Page 37: Advanced Settings

    Advanced settings - 37 D V A N C E D S E T T I N G S To access Settings, open the Apps list and tap Settings. Wireless & Networks Wi-Fi Displays all available wireless networks. Turn the Wi-Fi function on or off.

  • Page 38: Device

    38 - Advanced settings 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. More... 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 39 Advanced settings - 39 Item Description Wallpaper Set the Home screen background image. Configure how long the tablet is idle before it goes Sleep to sleep mode. Controls what happens when the tablet is docked Daydream and/or sleeping. Sets the font size so either more text is visible or Font size the text is easier to read.

  • Page 40: Personal

    40 - Advanced settings Note You cannot uninstall apps that were pre-loaded on your tablet. Alternatively, open the Apps list and tap Settings, then select Apps. Tap the app you wish to uninstall, tap UNINSTALL and confirm. Important You should only remove programs if you are familiar with the Android operating system.

  • Page 41: System

    Advanced settings - 41 them from the Accounts settings section. Open the Apps list tap Settings > Accounts > Add account. Changing language and text options To set your location and language input preferences open the Apps list and tap Settings > Language & input. System Setting the date and time To set the date and time, open the Apps list...

  • Page 42: Updating Your Tablet's Operating System

    42 - Advanced settings 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, open the Apps list and tap Settings > About tablet > System updates > CHECK NOW. Note Downloading new firmware can take up to 40 minutes, depending on your network speed.

  • Page 43: Faq And Troubleshooting

    FAQ and troubleshooting - 43 F A Q A N D T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G This section lists frequently asked questions that may arise during the use of your tablet, and gives easy answers and solutions to these questions.
  • Page 44 Google account username and password. I forgot my unlock You must have an active Google Unlock pattern pattern. account on the tablet and an Internet connection. If this option is not available, please contact your local Acer service center.

  • Page 45: Other Sources Of Help

    All Acer tablets are factory-tested before release. Other sources of help For information on: Refer to: Up-to-date information www.acer.com...

  • Page 46: 46 - Specifications

    46 - Specifications P E C I F I C A T I O N S Performance • MTK MT8163 quad-core Cortex A53 1.5 GHz processor • System memory: • 1 GB of DDR3L RAM • 16 GB of flash memory ™...
  • Page 47 Specifications - 47 Connectivity • 802.11a/b/g/n wireless LAN • Bluetooth 4.0 Navigation • GPS Camera • Front camera • 2-megapixel • 720p HD audio/video recording • Rear camera • 5-megapixel • 1080p Full HD audio/video recording Expansion • Two Micro USB ports •...
  • Page 48 48 - Specifications Battery • 22.4 Wh 6100 mAh 3.7 V 2-cell Li-ion battery pack Battery life: Up to 10 hours (based on video playback test results) Note Length of battery operation will depend on power consumption which is based on system resource use. For example, constantly using the backlight or using power-demanding apps will shorten battery life between charges.

  • Page 49: Guidelines For Safe Battery Usage

    Guidelines for safe battery usage - 49 U I D E L I N E S F O R S A F E B A T T E R Y U S A G E 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...

  • Page 50: Replacing The Battery

    50 - 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 51: 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.
  • Page 52 Title, ownership rights and intellectual property rights in and to the Software and all copies thereof shall remain with Acer or Acer's licensors or suppliers (as applicable). You do not have or shall not gain any proprietary interest in the Software (including any modifications or copies made by or for you) or any related intellectual property rights.
  • Page 53 Privacy policy During registration you will be asked to submit some information to Acer. Please refer to Acer’s privacy policy at www.acer.com/worldwide/support/swa.htm or your local Acer website.

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