Acer Liquid Gallant E350 User Manual

Acer Liquid Gallant E350 User Manual

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  • Page 1 AasdfasdUser’s Manual Acer Liquid Gallant E350 User Guide E350 User Guide...
  • Page 2 © 2012 All Rights Reserved Acer Liquid Gallant E350 User’s Manual Model: E350 First issue: 7/2012 Acer Liquid Gallant E350 Smartphone Model number: __________________________________ Serial number: ___________________________________ Date of purchase: ________________________________ Place of purchase: ________________________________...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Table of contents......................3 Setting up ........................5 Unpacking your smartphone ..................5 Getting to know your smartphone................5 Installing or removing the battery ................6 Installing a SIM or microSD Card ................8 Using your smartphone ....................9 Turning on for the first time ..................9 Locking your smartphone..................9 Using the touchscreen..................10 The Home screen ....................12...
  • Page 4 FAQ and troubleshooting ..................40 Other sources of help ...................41 Warnings and precautions..................41 Emergency calls ....................44 Disposal and recycling information ..............44 Taking care of your smartphone................44 Specifications .......................46 Safety........................48 End User License Agreement..................56...
  • Page 5: Setting Up

    Your new smartphone 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 Liquid Gallant E350 Smartphone • Battery • Quick Guide •...
  • Page 6: Installing Or Removing The Battery

    Item Description Camera A 5-megapixel camera for taking high-resolution images. Flash LED flash for camera. Power button Press to turn the screen on/off or enter sleep mode; press and hold to turn the smartphone on or off. Handsfree speaker Emits audio from your smartphone; suitable for handsfree use.
  • Page 7: Charging The Battery

    Charging the battery For initial use, you need to charge your smartphone for eight hours. After that you can recharge the battery as needed. Connect the AC adapter cord to the micro USB connector on your smartphone. Removing the battery Open the battery compartment as shown in "Installing the battery"...
  • Page 8: Installing A Sim Or Microsd Card

    Installing a SIM or microSD Card To take full advantage of your smartphone’s telephony capabilities, you must install a SIM card. The SIM card holder is located at the top of the battery bay. Additionally, you may wish to increase your smartphone’s storage by inserting a microSD Card into the slot provided.
  • Page 9: Using Your Smartphone

    Using your smartphone Turning on for the first time To turn on your smartphone 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.
  • Page 10: Using The Touchscreen

    Waking your smartphone If the screen is off and the smartphone does not react to any taps on the screen or front panel button, then it has been locked and is in sleep mode. Press the power button to wake your smartphone. Unlock your smartphone by dragging the lock icon to the right side of the screen towards the unlock icon.
  • Page 11 open the Application menu and then tap Settings > Language & input > Android keyboard > Input languages. Text assistance The Android keyboard has various features that assist you to enter correct text. In the Application menu, tap the Settings icon, Language & input and then tap the settings icon on the right side of Android keyboard.
  • Page 12: The Home Screen

    Tap the Swype key to turn the ability to draw words on or off. Press and hold the Swype key to access settings, help, and to change input methods. Tap the +!= button to see numbers and special characters; tap the page (shift) key to see even more.
  • Page 13 The extended Home screen The Home screen extends to either side of the screen, giving you more room to add icons, widgets or features. To view the extended screen, slide your finger to the left or right. Adding or removing icons You can set icons for installed applications on the Home screen.
  • Page 14: Changing The Wallpaper

    Adding or removing folders You can also add folders to your Home screen. To create a new folder drag and drop an application icon onto another application icon in the Home screen. This will create an Unnamed Folder. Tap the folder icon and then tap the name of the folder to rename it.
  • Page 15: Recent Apps

    Multitasking You can have multiple applications open at the same time. To open a new application, tap to return to the Home screen, then start the new application. To view your active applications, tap . Then tap an icon to go to the application. Tip: To prolong battery life, it is better to close an application when you’ve finished using it.
  • Page 16: Connection Icons

    Notification area The Notification area is at the top of the screen. This area contains a variety of icons to inform you of your phone’s status. The left side of the Notification area displays event icons that indicate a new event (such as a new message).
  • Page 17: Battery Icons

    Battery icons Icon Description Icon Description Battery is very low Battery is partially drained Battery is low Battery is full Battery is charging Notification icons Icon Description Icon Description Alarm is set SIM card is invalid or not installed Speakerphone is on Vibrate mode New Gmail message Ringer is silenced...
  • Page 18: Managing Contacts

    Managing contacts Managing your contacts Your smartphone features an address book that allows you to save contacts to either the internal memory or onto your SIM card. Open the Contact application from the APPS menu or tap from the Dialer to view your contacts. If you don’t have any contacts stored on your phone, you can import your Google account contacts, add a new contact or import contacts from your SIM or SD card.
  • Page 19: Making Calls

    Making calls This chapter shows you how to make phone calls, and the various options available to you during your call. Before making a call Check that the phone function is on before you make a call. You can confirm the phone status from the icon on the right-hand side of the Notification area.
  • Page 20 2. Select the call from the list and tap view the call in your Call Log. You can save phone numbers to your contacts list from the Call Log. Please refer to "Adding a contact" on page 18 for further details. Saving a dialed number to contacts You can save a number you have dialed to your contacts for future use.
  • Page 21: The Voice Call Screen

    The voice call screen Once you have dialed your number the voice call screen appears, which displays the number/contact you are talking to, the call duration and voice call options. Answering or declining a call When you have an incoming call, the number will be shown on the screen.
  • Page 22: Conference Calls

    Conference calls If you have one call on hold and another on line, you can combine both calls to create a conference call. After the first call is established, tap to add a second call. Tap to start the conference call.
  • Page 23: Messaging

    Messaging This chapter shows you how to set up and use the Phone messages, Social messages and Social events functions of your smartphone. All SMS and MMS messages are accessed via Messaging. Messaging automatically arranges received and sent messages into threads. To access Messaging tap Messaging on the Home screen.
  • Page 24: Replying To A Message

    Replying to a message When a new text message arrives a message icon appears in the Notification area and the message icon on the top of the phone lights up. Tap Messaging on the Home screen to view the message list or expand the Notification area to see a summary of the message.
  • Page 25 3. Tap the message to view the content. 4. To reply to the message, enter your text in the text box labeled Type message and tap the Send icon. Simple text replies will be sent as SMS messages. If you wish to attach a file, tap .
  • Page 26: Going Online

    Going online Browsing the Internet In order to browse the Internet with your smartphone, you must be connected to a data or wireless network. Using the browser Tap Browser on the Home screen to start browsing. To open a new website, tap the address box at the top of the page.
  • Page 27: Composing An Email

    If you did not enter your Gmail account address and password when you first started your phone, follow the on screen instructions. Composing an email 1. Make sure your smartphone is connected to a data or Wi-Fi connection. 2. From the Applications menu tap Gmail. 3.
  • Page 28: Maps, Navigation, Places And Latitude

    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, or a credit card number associated with your Google account. Uninstalling downloaded applications Once you’ve downloaded and installed an application, you may uninstall the application by tapping Settings from the Applications menu.
  • Page 29: Using The Camera

    Using the camera Your smartphone features a 5-megapixel digital camera mounted on the rear. This section will take you through all the steps in taking photos and videos with your smartphone. To activate the camera, open the Applications tab and tap Camera. Camera icons and indicators In the camera window, the three icons on the left can be tapped to expand.
  • Page 30: Camera Settings

    Camera settings To adjust the settings, tap while the camera is active. Open Camera Select a Set Flash settings Color effect mode Set White Enable or disable HDR Set Scene mode balance The Camera settings menu allows you to set the following options: •...
  • Page 31: Taking A Photo

    The Camcorder settings menu allows you to set the following options: • Store location • EIS • Focus mode • Exposure • Scene mode • Video duration • Microphone • Sharpness • Hue • Saturation • Brightness • Contrast • Anti-flicker •...
  • Page 32: Advanced Settings

    Advanced settings Putting your smartphone in Airplane mode You can enter Airplane mode (also known as flight mode) to turn off telephone and Bluetooth functions and use your smartphone as a handheld device during a flight. Check with your airline to make sure this is permitted onboard. Switch your smartphone off during takeoff and landing as it may interfere with aircraft electronic systems.
  • Page 33: Adjusting Bluetooth Settings

    Item Description Tethering & portable Share your phone’s mobile data connection via USB or as a portable hotspot Wi-Fi hotspot. Wi-Fi direct Turn the Wi-Fi Direct function on or off. Mobile networks Set your options for connecting to mobile networks. GPRS transfer Enable or disable GPRS data transfer mode.
  • Page 34: Selecting A Network

    Phone network settings In the Applications menu tap Settings > More... > Mobile networks to adjust your network settings. You can turn data connection on or off when roaming, choose a preferred network mode, specify a network operator and define access point names.
  • Page 35: Connecting To A Pc

    Item Description Default notification Set your phone’s default notification sound. Vibrate and ring Set your phone to vibrate and ring when not in silent mode. Dial pad touch tones Play tones when using dial pad. Touch sounds Play sounds when touching certain UI elements. Screen lock sound Play sound when locking and unlocking the screen.
  • Page 36: Fm Radio

    Note: After turning on USB storage, you will not be able to access the files in the microSD card or applications such as Gallery or Music. Synchronization You can sync your calendar, email and contacts on your phone and never worry about losing them again. Sync in real time or adjust it as you please.
  • Page 37: Multimedia Playback

    Multimedia playback Your smartphone comes supplied with a variety of programs that you can use to enjoy multimedia content. Media server Your phone can act as a digital media server using uPnP technology. This means that you can use it to send media content to other uPnP-enabled home entertainment devices that are connected to a home wireless network.
  • Page 38: Restoring To Factory Settings

    Uninstalling an application You can remove programs installed on your smartphone to free up extra storage memory. 1. In the Applications menu tap Settings > Apps. 2. Click on the Downloaded tab. 3. Find the application in the list and tap on it. 4.
  • Page 39: Accessories And Tips

    Accessories and tips This chapter shows you how to use accessories with your smartphone, as well as provide useful tips for when you are using your smartphone. Using the headset Your smartphone comes packaged with a headset with built-in microphone for handsfree use when making calls.
  • Page 40: Appendix

    Appendix FAQ and troubleshooting This section lists frequently asked questions that may arise during the use of your smartphone, and gives easy answers and solutions to these questions. Aspect Question Answer Audio Why is there no sound If the headset is plugged into the device, the coming from the speaker is automatically shut off.
  • Page 41: Other Sources Of Help

    Other sources of help For information on: Refer to: Up-to-date information regarding your www.acer.com smartphone mobile.acer.com Service enquiries www.acer.com/support Warnings and precautions • Do not use this product near water.
  • Page 42: Replacing The Battery Pack

    The battery can be charged and discharged hundreds of times, but it will eventually wear out. When the talk and standby times are noticeably shorter than normal, buy a new battery. Use only Acer approved batteries, and recharge your battery only with Acer approved chargers designated for this device.
  • Page 43: Operating Environment

    Operating environment Warning! For safety reasons, turn off all wireless or radio transmitting devices when using your smartphone device under the following conditions. These devices may include, but are not limited to: wireless LAN (WLAN), Bluetooth and/or 3G. Remember to follow any special regulations in force in any area, and always switch off your device when its use is prohibited or when it may cause interference or danger.
  • Page 44: Emergency Calls

    To minimize pollution and ensure utmost protection of the global environment, please recycle. For more information on the Waste from Electrical and Electronics Equipment (WEEE) regulations, visit www.acer-group.com/public/Sustainability/sustainability01.htm Mercury advisory For projectors or electronic products containing an LCD/CRT monitor or display: Lamp(s) inside this product contain mercury and must be recycled or disposed of according to local, state or federal laws.
  • Page 45 3. DO be careful not to drop your smartphone or subject it to any strong impact. Do not place your smartphone in your back pocket. 4. DO NOT expose your smartphone to extreme temperatures. For example, do not leave your smartphone on the dashboard of a car on a hot day or when temperatures are below freezing point.
  • Page 46: Specifications

    Specifications Performance • MediaTek MT6575, 1 GHz • System memory: • 1 GB of RAM • 4 GB of ROM • Android operating system Display • 4.3" qHD TFT, capacitive touch panel • 960 x 540 resolution Multimedia Formats supported: Type Formats Audio...
  • Page 47 Battery • Rechargeable high density 1500 mAh Lithium-polymer battery (replaceable) 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 applications will shorten battery life between charges. Dimensions Height 129 mm...
  • Page 48: Safety

    Safety Battery information This product uses a Lithium-polymer battery. Do not use it 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 °C (140 °F).
  • Page 49: Regulatory Information

    Do not throw this electronic device into the trash when discarding. To minimize pollution and ensure utmost protection of the global environment, please recycle. For more information on the Waste from Electrical and Electronics Equipment (WEEE) regulations, visit www.acer- group.com/public/Sustainability/sustainability01.htm EEE yönetmeliğine uygundur.
  • Page 50: List Of National Codes

    Wireless operation channels for different domains N. America 2.412-2.462 GHz Ch01 through Ch11 Japan 2.412-2.484 GHz Ch01 through Ch14 Europe ETSI 2.412-2.472 GHz Ch01 through Ch13 France: Products with a 2.4 GHz WLAN device For products with 2.4 GHz Wireless LAN device operation, certain restrictions apply: •...
  • Page 51 scientific studies. To guarantee the safety of all persons, regardless of age and health, the limits include a significant safety buffer. Before radio devices can be put in circulation, their agreement with European laws or limits must be confirmed; only then may the CE symbol be applied. The unit of measurement for the European Council's recommended limit for mobile telephones is the "Specific Absorption Rate"...
  • Page 52 Certification logos To view the certification logos on your device: tap Settings > About phone > Legal information > Certification logo.
  • Page 53 Lithium-polymer battery warning ATTENZIONE! Rischio di esplosione della batteria se sostituita in modo errato. Sostituire la batteria con un una di tipo uguale o equivalente consigliata dalla fabbrica. Non disperdere le batterie nell’ambiente. VORSICHT! Explosionsgefahr bei unsachgemäßen Austausch der Batterie. Ersatz nur durch denselben oder einem vom Hersteller empfohlenem ähnlichen Typ.
  • Page 54: Declaration Of Conformity

    Acer Incorporated Date: July 13, 2012 Declaration of Conformity We, Acer Incorporated, of 8F., No. 88, Sec. 1, Xintai 5th Rd., Xizhi Dist, New Taipei City, 22181, Taiwan Declare under sole responsibility that the product: Model: E350 Description: Smart Handheld...
  • Page 55 The technical documentation relevant to the above equipment will be held at: Acer Incorporated 8F., No. 88, Sec. 1, Xintai 5th Rd., Xizhi Dist, New Taipei City, 22181, Taiwan Authorized person: Name: Harriot SL Lee For the addresses/telephones number of the Acer service centers, please refer to the warranty card.
  • Page 56: 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 57 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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