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  • Page 1: User Guide

    User Guide...
  • Page 2 ©2012. All Rights Reserved. Acer ICONIA TAB User Guide Model: A700/701 First issue: 4/2012 Version: 1.0 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 61.

  • 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

    • Faster service from our trained representatives. • Membership in the Acer community: receive promotions and participate in ive promotions and participate in ive promotions and participate in customer surveys.

  • 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 A700/A701 • Setup poster • Micro USB to USB adapter •...

  • Page 7: Left And Right Views

    Left and right views Item Description Power button Power button Power button Long press to turn the tablet on, press briefly to Long press to turn the tablet on, press briefly to Long press to turn the tablet on, press briefly to turn the screen on/off or enter sleep mode;...

  • Page 8: Led Indicators

    Item Description Microphone Receives audio for video chats and Internet calls. 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 The Sim Card Slot (Only For Wi-Fi+3G Models)

    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: 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 11: 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 12: Using The Touchscreen

    The Home screen already features some useful controls and information. 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 13: Voice Search

    Home screen. Acer Ring Tap this icon to display Acer Ring. This allows you to quickly and easily Tap this icon to display Acer Ring. Th Tap this icon to display Acer Ring. Th access your favorite applications and bookmarks.
  • Page 14 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 e volume and the righ e volume and the righ bookmarks.

  • Page 15: 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, Applications are displayed in alphabetical order. If more applications are available, 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.

  • Page 16: Status And Notification Icons

    Tap the notification area to view more status information. Control buttons enable you to tap features on (blue) or off (white). Some event summaries include controls below the main status area, such as media controls if music is playing. Status and notification icons Connection icons Note: Network connection icons are blue if you have an active Google account.
  • Page 17 Icon Description Icon Description SD card or USB storage is full Sync is on Tablet is connected to PC via Problem with sign-in or sync Application update available Uploading data System update available Downloading data Virtual private network (VPN) status Cellular data status icons (only for Wi-Fi+3G models) Icon Description...

  • Page 18: Personalizing The Home Screen

    Personalizing the Home screen You may personalize your Home screen by adding or removing application shortcuts or widgets, and by changing the wallpaper. Adding or removing shortcuts or widgets To add shortcuts or widgets tap the APPS icon in the top-right corner of the Home screen.

  • Page 19: Resizing A Widget

    Resizing a Widget Most widgets can be made larger, so you can give more space to information that is important to you. After placing a Widget on the Home screen, tap and hold to select it. Four diamonds will appear on each side, tap and drag the diamond until the Widget is the correct size.

  • Page 20: Xt9 Text Input

    Changing Android keyboard settings To use a different keyboard language or change settings, tap the Input options key, then select either Input languages or Android keyboard settings. These settings include Auto-correction and keyboard sounds and vibration. Predictive text or auto correction The Android keyboard can provide predictive text input.

  • Page 21: Editing Text

    Text assistance The standard XT9 keyboard has various features that assist you to enter correct text. To use these features, tap the Keyboard status icon; this will open a menu listing the text input methods available on your tablet. Tap the settings icon next to the XT9 Text Input entry.
  • Page 22 1. Tap the text you want to select. If you can select this text, a cursor is inserted below the text. Note: The cursor indicates where text you type or paste will be inserted. 2. If the cursor is not in the desired position, simply drag it to the correct position. If you previously copied (see below) text, tap where you want to insert the text.

  • 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 10. 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

    Download and install the latest USB driver on your computer before connecting Download and install the latest USB driver on your computer before connecting 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 www.acer.com www.acer.com Support, Download, ICONIA TAB.

  • 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

    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

    Print directly from your tablet through your home or Print directly from your tablet through your home or office network. See "Acer Print" on page 50. office network. See "Acer Print" on page 50. office network. See "Acer Print" on page 50.

  • Page 35: Google Play

    Item Description Navigation Turn-by-turn navigation with live traffic, multiple visible layers and text-to-speech take you where you want to 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.
  • 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. Play Music Use Play 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 Alternatively, you can tap the specific app from the application Acer clear.fi will automatically detect devices that are connected to the network and are also running Acer clear.fi. Tap the drop down list box in top left corner of the screen to display these devices.
  • Page 41 Bluetooth, or Print it with Acer Print. transfer the file using Bluetooth, or Print it with Acer Print. transfer the file using Bluetooth, or Print it with Acer Print.
  • Page 42 Note: The Acer clear.fi video player only plays MP4 files. Please check for updates to the tablet's software which may add support for other types of video. See "Updating your tablet’s operating system" on page 65. After selecting the video file, tap the Share button to upload the file to Evernote or YouTube.

  • 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 ate information. Click on the arrow next ate information.

  • 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, Change the color balance to match the lighting: Auto, Incandescent,...

  • 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. Toggles between the front and rear camcorder. Toggles between the front and rear camcorder. Zoom in Crop and enlarge the center of the screen.

  • 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: 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 51 Scanning a QR code To add a printer by scanning its QR code, tap Add printer then tap QR code. To add a printer by scanning its QR code, tap To add a printer by scanning its QR code, tap Acer Print...
  • Page 52 Place the QR code inside the viewfinder box. The program automatically scans it and adds the printer to your Acer Print printers the printer to your Acer Print printers the printer to your Acer Print printers list. For more information on QR codes, see "QR codes" on page 53.
  • Page 53 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 54 3. Tap the printer you wish to share from the list. 4. Check that the options are correct and tap Print.

  • Page 55: Advanced Settings

    Advanced settings Access Settings from the Application menu. Tap APPS, then Settings. Wireless & Networks Activating or deactivating connections Activating or deactivating connections Activating or deactivating connections Tap APPS > Settings, then under WIRELESS & NETWORKS each connection has WIRELESS & NETWORKS WIRELESS &...

  • Page 56: 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 57 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...

  • Page 58: 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 59: 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 60: 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 61: 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 62: 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 63: 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 64 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 65: 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...
  • Page 66 Third Party Software in any manner that could interfere with any other party's use and enjoyment of the Third Party Service or the services and products of Acer's licensors' or suppliers' third party licensors. Your use of the Third Party Software and or the services and products of Acer's licensors' or suppliers' third party licensors.

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