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  • Page 2 This revision: February 2015 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 Setting up Messaging Unpacking your smartphone....5 Creating a new message ....... 32 Getting to know your smartphone.... 5 Replying to a message ......33 Multimedia messages ......
  • Page 4 4 - Table of contents Inserting a microSD card ....... 62 Taking care of your smartphone..... 72 Specifications ......... 74 Managing your SIM cards Performance ..........74 SIM Management........63 Display ............74 Appendix Multimedia ..........74 USB connector.......... 74 FAQ and troubleshooting .......

  • 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: • Your new Acer smartphone • USB cable • AC adapter •...

  • Page 6: Charging The Battery

    6 - Setting up Item Description 3.5 mm headphone jack Connects to stereo headphones. Micro USB connector Connects to a USB cable/charger. Smartphone speaker Emits audio from your smartphone; suitable for holding to your ear. Front-facing camera Use for self-portrait images and online video chat. Touchscreen 5-inch capacitive touchscreen to display data, smartphone content and enter information.

  • Page 7: Installing A Sim Or Microsd Card

    Setting up - 7 Installing a SIM or microSD card To take full advantage of your smartphone’s telephony capabilities, you must install a SIM card. Your new smartphone has multiple SIM card holders; install any combination of SIM cards. Additionally, you may wish to increase your smartphone’s storage by inserting a microSD card into the labeled slot.
  • Page 8 8 - Setting up 3. Insert the SIM or microSD card as shown. SIM 1 SIM 2 (optional*) microSD card *Note: Your smartphone may be equipped with one or two SIM slots depending on model. 4. Align the gold-colored connectors on the battery with the connectors at the top of the battery compartment and insert the battery.
  • Page 9 Setting up - 9 5. Replace the cover by aligning the tabs on the cover into the slots on the phone. Gently press the cover until it snaps in place.

  • Page 10: Using Your Smartphone

    10 - Using your smartphone S I N G Y O U R S M A R T P H O N E 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.

  • Page 11: Waking Your Smartphone

    Using your smartphone - 11 smartphone does not unintentionally use any services. Your smartphone will lock automatically if it is not used for one minute (depending on your settings). 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.

  • Page 12: Navigating Through Menus And Options

    Tap this button to see recently opened apps. Tap an app to open it. Acer Float apps display tt the bottom of the Menu screen. Tap a Float app to open the app in its own window while keeping what you were doing visible.

  • Page 13: Onscreen Keyboards

    Using your smartphone - 13 Onscreen keyboards Note The keyboard layout varies slightly, depending on the application and information that is required. Google keyboard This is a standard onscreen QWERTY keyboard that allows you to enter text. Tap and hold a key with numbers at the top to select alternative characters, such as letters with accents.

  • Page 14: Swype

    14 - Using your smartphone Swype Swype is a fast wat to enter text. It allows you to type with one continuous motion across the screen keyboard; you create a word by drawing through the letters. Put your finger on the first letter of the word and draw a path from letter to letter, lifting up only after the last letter.

  • Page 15: Predictive Text

    Using your smartphone - 15 Text assistance The Swype keyboard has various features that assist you to enter correct text. In the Application menu, tap Settings > Language & input and then tap the Settings button to the right of Swype. You can also tap and hold the Swype key.

  • Page 16: Search

    16 - Using your smartphone At the bottom of the screen is the application dock which displays default apps. Tap an icon to open the app. Tap the Application menu icon in the middle of the application dock to view your apps. To change apps, see Changing application dock icons on page Search...
  • Page 17 Using your smartphone - 17 Adding and removing shortcuts and widgets To add shortcuts or widgets, tap the Application menu. Then tap Apps to see a list of shortcuts to apps you can drag to a Home screen. Tap Widgets to see small apps and links (such as custom shortcuts, contacts or bookmarks) that you can add to a Home screen.
  • Page 18 18 - Using your smartphone This will create an Unnamed Folder. Tap the folder icon and then tap the name of the folder to rename it. 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.

  • Page 19: The Application (Apps) Menu

    Using your smartphone - 19 The Application (Apps) menu To access the Application menu, on the Home screen tap in the center of the dock. Apps are displayed in alphabetical order. Swipe the page to the left or right to see more apps. When you are on the last page of apps, swipe to the left to see widgets available on your smartphone, or tap Widgets at the top of the page.

  • Page 20: Notification And Status Area

    20 - Using your smartphone Notification and status area Notification and status icons are shown at the top of the screen. The top-right area displays a variety of status information, such as Wi-Fi connectivity, signal strength, battery status, and time. The top-left area displays event icons, such as a new message.

  • Page 21: Multitasking

    Using your smartphone - 21 Multitasking You can have multiple apps open at the same time. To open a new app, tap the home button to return to the Home screen, then start the new app. Tap the Menu button to quickly navigate back and forth between previously- opened apps.

  • Page 22: Managing Contacts

    22 - Managing contacts A N A G I N G C O N T A C T S 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. Tap the People app from the Application menu or tap All contacts from the Dialer to view your contacts.
  • Page 23 Managing contacts - 23 such as name, address, and phone number. You may scroll down the page and tap Add another field to add things such as: • IM addresses. • Add any personal notes about the contact. • Phonetic name •...

  • Page 24: Making Calls

    24 - Making calls A K I N G C A L L S 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 smartphone is connected to the network before you make a call.

  • Page 25: Making A Call

    Making calls - 25 Making a call Note If you have multiple SIMs inserted in the smartphone, you will be asked which SIM to use before the call is connected. To select a SIM, just tap the name of the carrier. 1.

  • Page 26: Viewing Missed Calls

    26 - Making calls Tap the phone icon to redial. To view call details and other options, tap the number or contact’s name. Viewing missed calls Missed call notifications are displayed in the following three areas: 1. The Notification area with the missed call icon.

  • Page 27: Direct Dial Widget

    Making calls - 27 Simply tap and hold 0+ on the onscreen number pad until + appears onscreen. Important International call rates can vary greatly depending on the country you are calling and your network provider. We suggest you check all call rates with your network provider, to avoid excessive phone bills.

  • Page 28: Answering Or Declining A Call

    28 - Making calls Answering or declining a call When you have an incoming call, the number will be shown on the screen. To accept or decline the call, tap the appropriate icon and slide your finger across the screen. To decline the call with a text message, tap the icon and select a message.

  • Page 29: Conference Calls

    Making calls - 29 Voice call options (call screen minimized) Icon Description Close Float Caller and maximize the call screen. Access the keypad while a call is in progress. End the call. Speakerphone. Mute a call. Saving a dialed number to contacts You can save a number you have dialed to your contacts for future use.

  • Page 30: Internet Calling

    30 - Internet calling N T E R N E T C A L L I N G You can place and receive internet calls over a wireless network. Adding an internet calling account From the Home screen, tap Phone. If open, tap the Back button to close the onscreen number pad.

  • Page 31: Calling A Contact's Internet Calling Address

    Internet calling - 31 Calling a contact’s internet calling address You must add an internet calling address to a contact to be able to place an internet call to them. To make an internet call, from the Application menu tap People. Tap on the contact to open their profile, and then tap on their internet calling address to place the call.

  • Page 32: Messaging

    32 - Messaging E S S A G I N G This chapter shows you how to set up and use the Messaging functions of your smartphone. All SMS and MMS messages are accessed via Messaging. Messaging automatically arranges received and sent messages into threads.

  • Page 33: Replying To A Message

    Messaging - 33 to add contacts from your contacts list (People), or tap the Type name or number field to enter the recipient’s phone number or name directly. Suggested contacts will be displayed in a drop-down list below the text field. To select a suggested contact, tap the contact’s name.

  • Page 34: Multimedia Messages

    34 - Messaging Option Description Insert quick Insert pre-defined text content. text Insert contact Add a contact to the recipients list. Add subject Add a subject to the message. Add to Add the other contact to your contacts list. People Chat settings Modify various messaging settings.
  • Page 35 Messaging - 35 4. To reply to the message, enter your text in the text box labeled Type text message and tap the Send icon. Simple text replies will be sent as SMS messages. If you wish to attach a file, tap .

  • Page 36: Going Online

    36 - Going online O I N G O N L I N E 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 To start browsing, open the Application menu and tap Chrome. To open a new website, tap the address box at the top of the page.

  • Page 37: Setting Up Email

    Going online - 37 Setting up Email Your smartphone enables you to access your email. Most popular ISPs can be set up in two steps. In the Application menu tap Email to start setting up your email account. If necessary, enter your email address and tap Manual setup to enter the parameters manually.

  • Page 38: Setting Up Your Google Email

    38 - Going online Setting up your Google email 1. Make sure your smartphone is connected to a data or Wi-Fi connection. 2. From the Application menu tap Gmail. If you did not enter your Gmail account address and password when you first started your smartphone, follow the onscreen instructions.

  • Page 39: Play Store

    Going online - 39 Play Store Important see FAQ and troubleshooting For connection issues with Play Store, on page 66 Tap Play Store from the Application menu to open Google Play. Here you can obtain a variety of add-on programs and apps to enhance the functionality of your smartphone.
  • Page 40 40 - Going online You may keep track of the download progress from both the app’s page and the 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 41: Google Hangouts

    Going online - 41 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. Tap on a contact to open a chat session. After you have connected, you can open a video chat session.

  • Page 42: 42 - Using The Camera

    42 - Using the Camera S I N G T H E A M E R A Your smartphone features a digital camera mounted on the front and rear. This section will take you through all the steps in taking photos and videos with your smartphone.
  • Page 43 Using the Camera - 43 Tap the Camcorder button and the camcorder immediately begins filming. While filming, you are unable to access camera/camcorder settings; however, you can still take pictures with the Shutter button. Flash Time elapsed Zoom Stop recording Last picture / video taken Shutter button...

  • Page 44: Mode Selector

    44 - Using the Camera Mode Selector Tap the Mode selector icon to open the list of modes you can choose from. Tap the icons along the top to select different items. Camera Capture mode: Select a capture mode. Normal Panorama Multi angle view Beautification...
  • Page 45 Using the Camera - 45 Color effect: Applies a color effect to the image. None Mono Sepia Negative Aqua Camcorder The camcorder’s scene mode changes depending on the record mode setting (see table below). Record mode (normal) Record mode (Time lapse) Scene mode Night Timer White balance...

  • Page 46: Settings Menus

    46 - Using the Camera Settings menus Note Some of the following settings are not available for the front camera. Tap the Settings icon to open the Settings menu. Photo You may adjust the following: • Set the Resolution value and aspect ratio. •...

  • Page 47: Taking A Photo

    Using the Camera - 47 Video You may adjust the following: • Turn Video stabilizer on or off. • Set the video Resolution. • Set the Audio mode to Mute mode or Normal mode. Other You may adjust the following: •...

  • Page 48: Geotagging

    48 - Using the Camera tapping the thumbnail in the corner of the image screen. Alternatively, open the Application menu and tap Gallery. From Gallery you can share the file directly using various services. Services vary depending on the file type. Geotagging Geotagging allows you to store the location where a photo or video was taken right in the photo or video itself.

  • Page 49: Advanced Settings

    Advanced settings - 49 D V A N C E D S E T T I N G S Putting your smartphone in Airplane mode You can enable Airplane mode (also known as flight mode) to turn off cellular, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth functions and use your smartphone as a handheld device during a flight.

  • Page 50: Restarting Your Smartphone

    50 - Advanced settings 1. Press and hold the power button until you get the smartphone options menu. 2. Tap Airplane mode to switch it ON or OFF. Note When Airplane mode is active, the icon will be displayed in the Notification area.

  • Page 51: Adjusting Settings

    Advanced settings - 51 Adjusting settings Activating or deactivating connections Open the Application menu and tap Settings to manage your connection settings. Item Description Set a default SIM for particular functions (such as voice calling or messaging), turn the SIM management data connection on or off, set roaming preferences and associate contacts with a SIM.
  • Page 52 52 - Advanced settings Adjusting Bluetooth settings You can use Bluetooth to exchange information between your smartphone and other mobile devices. Bluetooth connections For all Bluetooth settings, open the Application menu and tap Settings > Bluetooth. Here you can switch Bluetooth on or off, set a device name and discoverability.

  • Page 53: Mobile Network Settings

    Advanced settings - 53 Wi-Fi hotspot You can turn your smartphone into a portable Wi-Fi hotspot to share your mobile internet connection with up to 8 clients. 1. Push the Menu button and then tap Settings > More... > Tethering &...

  • Page 54: Smartphone Settings

    54 - Advanced settings Tap Select automatically to connect to the available network with the strongest signal. This may lead to your smartphone jumping between networks when you move around. Note Contact your service provider should you have any problems obtaining voice mail and the text message service center numbers.

  • Page 55: Audio Profiles

    Settings > Display. Item Description Lock screen Enable displaying notifications on lock screen. notifications Theme Choose from Default or Acer. Wallpaper Change the Home screen’s wallpaper. Brightness Adjust screen brightness. Enable rotation of the screen when device is Auto-rotate screen...

  • Page 56: Setting The Date And Time

    56 - Advanced settings Item Description Adjust the delay before the screen Sleep automatically turns off. Controls what happens when the smartphone Daydream is docked and/or sleeping. Font size Change the default font size for the UI. Mirrors your device’s display on a compatible monitor or display.

  • Page 57: Changing Language And Text Options

    Advanced settings - 57 Changing language and text options Set your location and language input preferences by opening the Application menu and going to Settings > Language & input. Connecting to a PC If you wish to transfer information between your device and your computer (either the microSD card in your device or the device’s internal memory), you can connect your device...
  • Page 58 58 - Advanced settings ACCOUNTS tap that account’s email address to access the synchronization settings. To add a new account, tap Add account. Select the type of account and then follow the onscreen instructions. Google Sync In Google, you can set synchronization for Google services. In your Google account’s synchornization settings menu, tap the checkmark next to the item you would like to have auto-sync.

  • Page 59: Fm Radio

    Advanced settings - 59 FM radio The FM radio allows you to listen to your favorite stations while on the move. Headphones must be inserted to the 3.5 mm jack as the cable functions as an antenna. You can access the radio by tapping FM Radio from the Application menu.

  • Page 60: Uninstalling An App

    60 - Advanced settings Uninstalling an app You can remove programs installed on your smartphone to free up extra storage memory. 1. In the Application menu tap Settings > Apps. 2. Swipe over to the Downloaded tab. 3. Find the app in the list and tap on it. 4.

  • Page 61: Accessories And Tips

    Accessories and tips - 61 C C E S S O R I E S A N D T I P S This chapter shows you how to use accessories with your smartphone, as well as provide useful tips for when you are using your smartphone.

  • Page 62: Inserting A Microsd Card

    62 - Accessories and tips 4. When you have finished tap the Menu button and then tap Save. Important Some providers and countries do not allow the use of a smartphone as a modem over HSDPA. Please check with your provider before attempting to do so.

  • Page 63: Managing Your Sim Cards

    Managing your SIM cards - 63 S I M A N A G I N G Y O U R C A R D S Note This chapter is for models with more than one SIM card. If your smartphone detects a new SIM card, you will be asked to confirm the preferred SIM to use for each action.
  • Page 64 64 - Managing your SIM cards Selecting which SIM to use when making a call If you have set Voice call to Always ask, you will be asked which SIM to use each time you make call. Enter the number, then tap dialog opens;...
  • Page 65 Managing your SIM cards - 65 Identifying calls Whenever you receive a call, the caller’s number will be shown using the color defined for the SIM that the call is being received on. You will also be shown the name of the SIM receiving the call. In the call log, the name of the SIM will be shown beneath the number of the call -- whether the call was missed, answered or was an outgoing call -- in the color you defined for that SIM.

  • Page 66: 66 - Appendix

    66 - Appendix P P E N D I X 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 Suggestions If the headset is plugged into the device, the speaker is automatically shut off.
  • Page 67 Appendix - 67 Aspect Question Suggestions 1. First check that you have a Wi-Fi or data connection and then try again. Some Wi-Fi "hotspots" require you to log in before accessing the internet. 2. If you still cannot connect, try Why can’t I Google Play adjusting your date/time settings.

  • Page 68: Other Sources Of Help

    Other sources of help For information on Refer to ... Up-to-date information regarding www.acer.com your smartphone mobile.acer.com Service enquiries www.acer.com/support...

  • Page 69: Warnings And Precautions

    Warnings and precautions - 69 A R N I N G S A N D P R E C A U T I O N S • Do not use this product near water. • Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand or table. If the product falls, it could be seriously damaged.

  • Page 70: Medical Devices

    70 - Warnings and precautions Operating environment Important 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 cellular devices. 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 71: Vehicles

    Warnings and precautions - 71 • Always keep the device more than 15.3 cm (6") from the pacemaker. • Not carry the device near your pacemaker when the device is switched on. If you suspect interference, switch off your device, and move it.

  • Page 72: Emergency Calls

    72 - Warnings and precautions Observe restrictions on the use of radio equipment in fuel depots, storage, and distribution areas; chemical plants; or where blasting operations are in progress. Areas with a potentially explosive atmospheres are often, but not always, clearly marked. They include below deck on boats, chemical transfer or storage facilities, vehicles using liquefied petroleum gas (such as propane or butane), and areas where the air contains chemicals or particles such as grain, dust or...
  • Page 73 Warnings and precautions - 73 smartphone or other small electronic device. 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 74: Specifications

    74 - Specifications Note Specifications may vary depending on region and configuration. Performance • 1.3 GHz quad-core processor • System memory: • 1 GB / 2 GB RAM (depending on model) • 8 GB / 16 GB (depending on model) •...

  • Page 75: Connectivity

    - 75 Connectivity • Bluetooth 4.0 • IEEE 802.11b/g/n • GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz • HSPA/WCDMA: EU 900 / 2100 MHz (or US 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 MHz) • HSPA+ / GPRS / EDGE •...

  • Page 76: 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 77 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 78 In such event, you must: 1. Cease all use of the Software; 2. Destroy or return to Acer the original and all copies of the Software; and 3. Delete the Software from all smartphones on which it was resident. All disclaimers of warranties and limitation of liability set forth in this Agreement shall survive termination of this Agreement.
  • Page 79 End User License Agreement - 79 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 or your local Acer website. RADEMARK INFORMATION ™ DTS Studio Sound For DTS patents, see http://patents.dts.com. Manufactured under license from DTS Licensing Limited.

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