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  • Page 2 © 2013. All Rights Reserved. Acer Iconia User Guide Model: A3-A10 This revision: 9/2013 Acer Iconia Model number: ........................ Serial number :........................ Date of purchase: ......................Place of purchase:......................See "Where can I find my serial number ID?" on page 45.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Getting to know your tablet Composing an email ........24 Setting up the Email application....... 24 Features and functions ........4 Online applications........... 24 Product registration ........... 4 Playing music and video Setting up Multimedia playback ........29 Unpacking your tablet ........

  • Page 4: Getting To Know Your Tablet

    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 5: Setting Up

    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 A3 tablet • Setup poster • USB cable •...
  • Page 6 Getting to know your tablet Item Description Receives audio for video chats and Internet Microphone calls. Press and hold to turn the tablet on, press Power button briefly to turn the screen on/off or enter sleep mode; press and hold to turn the tablet off. Connects to a computer via a USB cable.

  • Page 7: Using Your Tablet

    Using your tablet Charging your tablet For first-time use, you need to charge your tablet for four hours. After that you can recharge the battery as needed. Note: Charger illustration is for reference only. Actual configuration may vary. Assembling the power adapter Slide the plug fitting into the power adapter body until it clicks into place.

  • Page 8: Turning On For The First Time

    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 9: Using The Touchscreen

    Note: 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 43. Using the touchscreen Your tablet uses a touchscreen for selecting items and entering information. Use your finger to tap the screen.

  • Page 10: Voice Search

    The Home screen Search To search for applications, files or for information on the Internet, tap the Google icon in the top-left corner. Simply enter the text you want to find. Tap the arrow or Enter key to search the Internet, or tap one of the suggestions, applications or files shown in the list.
  • Page 11 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. Otherwise swipe to the left to see more Applications.

  • Page 12: Status And Notification Icons

    The Home screen Swipe down from the top of the screen to display a panel, either from the left or right end of the status bar. Notifications Function status Icon Description Icon Description Locks/unlocks screen rotation. Opens the Settings menu Status and notification icons Connection icons Note: The icons displayed on your device vary depending on your...

  • Page 13: Personalizing The Home Screen

    Battery status icons Icon Description Icon Description Battery is very low Battery is full Battery is low Battery is charging Battery is partially drained 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 14 The Home screen Adding or removing shortcuts or widgets To add shortcuts or widgets tap the APPS icon in the bottom-center of the Home screen. The APPS menu contains a list of shortcuts to applications you can drag to a Home screen.

  • Page 15: The Onscreen Keyboard

    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. Release the item when it is positioned correctly. Resizing a Widget Most Widgets can be made larger, so you can give more space to information that is important to you.

  • Page 16: Editing Text

    Editing text characters (if available for that key), such as letters with accents or related symbols. The layout of the keyboard varies slightly, depending on the application and information that is required. Changing Google keyboard settings To use a different keyboard language or change settings, tap the Input options key, then select either Input languages or Google keyboard settings.

  • Page 17: Inserting Text

    2. Tap and hold the text or word you want to select. The selected text is highlighted, with a tab at each end of the selection. 3. Drag either tab to expand or reduce the amount of selected text, or tap Select all.
  • Page 18 Editing text 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. Your tablet will display the Lock screen.

  • Page 19: Shutting Down Your Tablet

    Lock screen apps To activate frequently used applications, press the lock button and drag to one of four Lock screen apps on the left side of the circle. This unlocks the tablet and opens that application immediately. Note: Open APPS > Settings > Lock screen apps to change these applications.

  • Page 20: Connecting Devices To Your Tablet

    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 > DRIVERS AND MANUALS. Select your tablet model, and then the Driver tab, select USB and accept the download.

  • Page 21: 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 (microSD Card) available to your tablet.

  • Page 22: Going Online

    Managing Wi-Fi connections 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.. If Wi-Fi is not on, tap the Wi-Fi ON switch and wait for your tablet to detect nearby networks.

  • Page 23: Setting Up Gmail

    To view your browsing history, bookmarks or frequently visited sites, open the browser then tap the menu icon in the top-right corner. You can open multiple tabs. When a page is open, tap the small New tab button. Simply tap one of the open tabs across the top of the screen to switch pages.

  • Page 24: Composing An Email

    Composing an email Composing an email 1. Make sure your tablet is connected to the Internet. 2. Open the application menu and tap Gmail. 3. Tap the Compose icon (shown right). 4. Enter the recipient's email address, the subject and message. 5.

  • Page 25: Google Play

    Item Description Maps Get easy-to-follow directions using Google Maps. Text a person or group of people from your Google+ Messenger account with this messenging service. Turn-by-turn navigation with live traffic, multiple visible Navigation layers and text-to-speech take you where you want to go. Organize the people in your life with this contact People manager, which syncs with your google mail account.
  • Page 26 Online applications You can browse Google Play by category or tap the search icon to search for a specific application. Once you have selected an application, tap the Install button to download and install the application. You will be told which services (contact information, wireless access, GPS, etc.) the application requires access to in order to function correctly.
  • Page 27 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. Using downloaded applications Once you’ve downloaded and installed an application, you may find it in the APPS or WIDGETS sections of the Application menu.
  • Page 28 Online applications Google Hangouts Note: Google Hangouts may not be available in all countries and regions. You need to activate a Google account before you can use Google Hangouts. Tap Hangouts from the application menu to open Google Hangouts. Here you can see a list of your contacts connected to Google Hangouts services.

  • Page 29: 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. Play Music Use Play Music to listen to music and other audio files that you download or copy from your computer, usb drive, or mass storage device, etc.
  • Page 30 Multimedia playback Adjusting audio settings using Dolby Digital Plus Your tablet comes with Dolby Digital Plus audio enhancement features, which include Surround Virtualizer (for both headphones and the built-in speakers), Dialogue Enhancer, and Volume Leveler. You can select Movie, Music, Game and Voice presets which are optimized for each mode.

  • Page 31: Managing People And Contacts

    Managing people and contacts Your tablet features an address book that allows you to save contacts to the internal memory 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 32: 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.

  • Page 33: 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 34: Using The Camera And Camcorder

    Camera icons and indicators Using the camera and camcorder Your tablet features both front and rear-facing digital cameras. This section will take you through 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 35 Camera modes Camera Panorama Camcorder The panorama mode allows you to take multiple photos of a scene which are then "stitched" together to create a single photograph.

  • Page 36: Camera Settings

    Camera icons and indicators Camera settings Front/rear camera swap Settings HDR mode Exposure White balance Options Icon Description Exposure Increase or decrease image exposure: +1, 0, -1. Options • Select the scenery mode for Auto, Night, Sunset or Party. • Set if the location (from GPS) is stored in the image information. •...

  • Page 37: Taking A Photo

    Taking a photo 1. Ensure the options described above are set to your preferences. 2. Frame your subject and steady your tablet. 3. Pinch to zoom in or out as needed. Note: When using zoom, the image on the screen does not represent the quality of the final image.

  • Page 38: Shooting A Video

    Shooting a video Camcorder settings Front/rear camera swap White balance Options Icon Description Options • Turn the Time lapse feature on or off, to shoot a slow motion video, set the interval between single frames in this menu. • Set if the location (from GPS) is stored in the video information. White balance Change the color balance to match the lighting: Auto, Incandescent, Daylight, Fluorescent or Cloudy.

  • Page 39: Supported Formats

    Supported formats Type Formats Image JPEG Video H.264 BP, MPEG-4 SP, H.263 Audio AAC-LC, AMR-WB, AMR-NB Viewing photos and videos After you have taken your photo or video, it is automatically saved; normally to internal memory. You can view it by tapping the thumbnail in the top-right corner of the screen.

  • Page 40: Advanced Settings

    Wireless & Networks 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 41: Device

    Note: Only A2DP stereo headsets (playback only, no microphone) are supported. Please check for updates to the tablet's software which may add support for additional Bluetooth devices. Data Usage The Data Usage section shows how much data has been transmitted to your tablet, either in total or for each App.

  • Page 42: Personal

    Personal Display You can adjust your tablet screen settings by tapping APPS > Settings > Display. Item Description Wallpaper Set the Home screen background image. Brightness Adjusts screen brightness. Daydream Adjusts what displays in Daydream screen saver mode. Sets the font size so either more text is visible or the text is Font size easier to read.

  • Page 43: Setting Alarms

    Some applications, such as People, Gmail, and Calendar, can sync data from multiple accounts. Others sync data only from the first Google Account you sign in to on your tablet, or from an account associated specifically with that application. For some applications, such as People or Calendar, all changes that you make on your tablet are made to the synchronised copy on the Internet.

  • Page 44: Updating Your Tablet's Operating System

    Updating your tablet’s operating system • Set the alarm time. • Set which days to repeat the alarm. • Set a ringtone. • Enable or disable vibrate. • Give it a label (i.e., a name). Updating your tablet’s operating system Your tablet can download and install system updates, adding support for new devices or expanding software options.

  • Page 45: 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 If the headset is plugged into the device, the speaker is automatically shut off. Why is there no Disconnect the headset.

  • Page 46: Other Sources Of Help

    Google account on the tablet and an Internet connection. If this option is not available, 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 to its normal The tablet heats up temperature.

  • Page 47: Specifications

    Specifications Performance • MTK MT8125 quad-core Cortex A7 1.2 GHz processor • System memory: • 1 GB DDR3L RAM on-board • 16 or 32 GB of flash memory ™ Google Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean) operating system Display • 10.1" display with IPS (In-Plane Switching) technology •...
  • Page 48 Camera • Front camera • 640 x 480 resolution, 0.3-megapixel • Fixed focus • Rear camera • 2592 x 1944 resolution, 5-megapixel • 1080p Full HD audio/video recording Expansion • microSD card up to 32 GB (SDHC 2.0 compatible) Battery •...

  • 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.
  • Page 50 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 51 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. Trademark Information Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.

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