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  • Page 1 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 Your new phone 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 4 6 - Setting up No. Item Description 3.5 mm headphone Connects to stereo headphones. jack Front-facing camera For video calls or taking selfies. Indicates a new message or the phone’s Status LED power status. Emits audio from your phone; suitable for Phone speaker holding to your ear.
  • Page 5 Setting up - 7 Quick charging Your phone, USB cable and AC adapter support quick charging. Warning Please only use the AC adapter and USB cable provided with your phone. If you change the cable and adapter, please ensure they support quick charging.
  • Page 6 8 - Setting up 3. Insert the SIM and microSD cards as shown. Micro SIM 1 microSD card Micro SIM 2 (optional*) * Your phone may be equipped with one or two SIM slots depending on model. 4. Replace the cover by aligning the tabs on the cover into the slots on the phone.
  • Page 7 Open the Apps list and then tap Settings > Accounts > Add account. Tap the type of account you want to add (for example Google, Acer, or Acer BYOC). You will need internet access to complete the synchronization process. You can create and easily access multiple accounts from your phone, including multiple Google accounts.
  • Page 8 10 - Using your phone Locking your phone If you will not use your phone for a while, briefly press the power button to lock access. This saves power and ensures your phone does not unintentionally use any services. Your phone will lock automatically if it is not used for one minute.
  • Page 9 Using your phone - 11 Home Tap this icon to go directly to the Home screen. Tap and hold this icon to open Google Now or Search. Overview Tap this icon to see recently opened apps in your phone’s Overview screen.
  • Page 10 12 - Using your phone Tap the ?123 key to see numbers and special characters, and then tap the =\< key to see even more. If you have set up more than one language, the world key appears next to the space bar. Tap this key to quickly toggle between multiple input languages, or tap and hold the space bar to open the language/ keyboard selection window.
  • Page 11 Using your phone - 13 3. Toggle the switch next to the available keyboards to turn input methods or keyboards on or off, then tap Back. 4. If your preferred keyboard is not selected, tap Current Keyboard > [preferred keyboard] to set the default keyboard. Alternatively, if you have already set up more than one language or installed multiple keyboards you can change the input method by tapping the keyboard icon...
  • Page 12 14 - Using your phone In order to search or browse the internet, you must be connected to a cellular data (if available) or wireless network. See Going online on page Voice search If voice search is available, tap the microphone and speak your search request.
  • Page 13 Using your phone - 15 Adding shortcuts to the Home screen To add app shortcuts to the Home screen, tap the Apps list icon in the bottom-center of the Home screen. Tap and hold the icon for the selected app. The Apps list will close and the Home screen will appear.
  • Page 14 16 - Using your phone Removing Widgets or shortcuts from the Home screen To remove a shortcut or widget from the Home screen, tap and drag it to Remove at the top of the screen. Resizing widgets Some widgets can be resized. As soon as you place a widget on the Home screen, you can resize it by dragging the corners.
  • Page 15 Using your phone - 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 on Remove that will appear at the top of the screen.
  • Page 16 18 - Using your phone A selection of wallpapers are shown in a bar at the bottom of the screen; drag the bar left or right to see more options. If you wish to use a wallpaper other than those shown, tap My Photos in the lower-left corner and select and image from Gallery or Photos.
  • Page 17 Using your phone - 19 Swipe down from the Notification bar to display any notifications. Swipe down twice or once with two fingers to open Quick Settings, which allows you to quickly adjust selected settings or turn features on or off. Multitasking You can have multiple apps open at the same time.
  • Page 18 20 - Managing contacts A N A G I N G C O N T A C T S Managing your contacts Your phone features an address book that allows you to save contacts to either the internal memory or onto your SIM card. Tap the Contacts app from the Apps list or tap the All contacts icon from the Dialer to view your contacts.
  • Page 19 Managing contacts - 21 You may scroll down the page and tap More fields to add things such • IM addresses. • Add any personal notes about the contact. • Phonetic name • Link a website To assign an image to your contact, tap the silhouette and select whether to take a photo or select an image from your phone’s picture gallery.
  • Page 20 22 - 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 phone function is on before you make a call. You can confirm the phone status from the Notification area.
  • Page 21 Making calls - 23 Making a call Note If you have multiple SIMs inserted in the phone, you may be asked which SIM to use before the call is connected. Depending on your SIM settings. To select a SIM, just tap the name of the carrier. See SIM Management on page 51 1.
  • Page 22 24 - Making calls 3. On your phone’s lock screen. Double-tap the notification to display the missed call details. Making a call to one of your contacts Calling a contact from the Contacts tab 1. Tap the All contacts to view your contacts. 2.
  • Page 23 Making calls - 25 The voice call screen You can minimize the call window to appear as a movable dialog instead of a whole screen by tapping the icon. You can even set this "floating" dialog box as the default voice call screen. To do so, open Quick Settings (see Notification and status area on page 18).
  • Page 24 26 - Making calls Voice call options Icon Description Place the call on hold. Mute a call. Speakerphone. Access the keypad while a call is in progress. One option: • Add a second call Saving a dialed number to contacts You can save a number you have dialed to your contacts for future use.
  • Page 25 Text and multimedia messages - 27 EXT A N D M U L T I M E D I A M E S S A G E S This chapter shows you how to set up and use the Messenging app on your phone to send text (SMS) messages.
  • Page 26 28 - Text and multimedia messages 3. Enter your message in the text box labeled Type text message. Note Text messages may be up to 160 characters long. If your message is longer than 160 characters, it will be sent as multiple linked messages. Most phones will automatically join the linked messages to present the recipient with a single long message, however, some older phones do not have this ability.
  • Page 27 Text and multimedia messages - 29 Multimedia messages Multimedia messages are similar to text messages but also allow you to attach files such as pictures, audio or video clips. Each message can be up to 300 kB in size. Note You need to set up an MMS profile before you can send MMS messages.
  • Page 28 30 - Text and multimedia messages Important You may be charged to download message content, especially if you are roaming. Please contact your provider if you have any questions. 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 .
  • Page 29 Going online - 31 O I N G O N LI N E Browsing the internet In order to browse the internet with your phone, you must be connected to a data or wireless network. Using the browser To start browsing, tap the Chrome icon in the Favorites tray or the Apps list.
  • Page 30 32 - Going online To add another account, open Settings from the Apps list, then tap Accounts > Add account > [account type]. Enter the email address for the new account. If you have selected the wrong account type, you will be asked to confirm which account type to use.
  • Page 31 Going online - 33 Voice search With voice actions, you can send text messages, place calls, send emails, find directions establishments, automatically call establishments, search the internet and even send a note to yourself using your voice. Tap Voice Search from the Apps list, or tap the microphone icon on the Home screen.
  • Page 32 34 - Going online access, GPS). If none of these services seem unusual, tap Accept & download to proceed with the installation. 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.
  • Page 33 Going online - 35 Google Hangouts Tap Hangouts from the Apps list 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 34 36 - Using the Camera S I N G T H E A M E R A Your phone features two digital cameras mounted on the front and on the rear. This section will take you through all the steps in taking photos and videos with your phone.
  • Page 35 Using the Camera - 37 Your camera has a number of settings that you can adjust. Access the settings by tapping the Menu icon in the upper left-hand corner. From left to right: • Flash: Tap to cycle through Off, On, Auto. •...
  • Page 36 38 - Using the Camera Mode selector Tap the Mode selector icon to open the list of modes you can choose from. Swipe the mode selection pane upwards to see more options. Tap a tile to select a mode (available modes may vary depending on your camera version and software updates).
  • Page 37 Using the Camera - 39 • Turn Continuous Shot On or Off. This allows you to take multiple shots by tapping and holding the shutter button down. • Turn Touch to Capture on or off: If enabled, the camera will focus on the spot where you tap and automatically take the photo.
  • Page 38 40 - Using the Camera Selfie mode Swipe in from the right to open the Selfie camera. Use Pause N Shoot mode to automatically take a picture if a face is detected in the frame. Swipe right to return to use Auto picture settings. Taking a photo 1.
  • Page 39 Using the Camera - 41 Geotagging Geotagging allows you to store the location where a photo or video was taken right in the photo or video itself. For the geotag to display, pictures must be taken with GPS location info turned on.
  • Page 40 42 - Advanced settings D V A N C E D S E T T I N G S Putting your phone 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 phone as a handheld device during a flight.
  • Page 41 Advanced settings - 43 Adjusting settings Wireless & networks (managing connections) Open the Apps list and tap Settings to manage your connection settings. Item Description Wi-Fi Turn the Wi-Fi function on or off. Bluetooth Turn the Bluetooth function on or off. Set a default SIM for particular functions (such as voice calling or messaging), turn the SIM cards...
  • Page 42 44 - Advanced settings Adjusting Bluetooth settings You can use Bluetooth to exchange information between your phone and other mobile devices. Bluetooth connections For all Bluetooth settings, open the Apps list and tap Settings > Bluetooth. Tap the toggle switch next to turn Bluetooth on or off. When you turn Bluetooth on, your phone will automatically search for any nearby devices that are discoverable.
  • Page 43 Advanced settings - 45 Wi-Fi hotspot You can turn your phone into a portable Wi-Fi hotspot to share your mobile internet connection with up to eight clients. 1. Open Settings > More... > Tethering & portable hotspot > Portable Wi-Fi hotspot. 2.
  • Page 44 46 - Advanced settings 4. Tap Select automatically to connect to the available network with the strongest signal. This may lead to your phone 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 45 Advanced settings - 47 Display To adjust your phone’s display settings, in the Apps list tap Settings > Display. You can also adjust the screen brightness, turn casting or screen rotation on or off from Quick Settings. Setting the date and time To set the date and time, open Settings >...
  • Page 46 48 - Advanced settings 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 to a PC using the supplied USB cable.
  • Page 47 Advanced settings - 49 To manually synchronize an item, make sure toggle switch next to the item is turned on, tap the Menu icon and then tap Sync now. Note You need a Google account to sync your calendar and appointments. Apps (applications) Uninstalling an app You can remove programs installed on your phone to free up extra...
  • Page 48 50 - Accessories and tips 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 phone, as well as provide useful tips for when you are using your phone. Using the headset Your phone is compatible with headsets with built-in microphone for handsfree use when making calls.
  • Page 49 Managing your SIM cards - 51 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. SIM Management Open the Apps list and tap Settings > SIM cards. From this screen, you can: 1.
  • Page 50 52 - Managing your SIM cards 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 51 Appendix - 53 P P E N D I X FAQ and troubleshooting This section lists frequently asked questions that may arise during the use of your phone, and gives easy answers and solutions to these questions. Audio Question Suggestions If the headset is plugged into the device, the speaker is automatically shut off.
  • Page 52 54 - Appendix Google Play Store Question Suggestions 1. First check that you have a Wi-Fi or data connection (some Wi-Fi "hotspots" require you to log in before accessing the internet) and then try again. Why can’t I connect to 2.
  • Page 53 It is also normal for the phone to heat up calls. during long periods of use, such as watching a video or a long phone conversation. Other sources of help For information on Refer to ... Up-to-date information regarding www.acer.com your phone mobile.acer.com Service enquiries www.acer.com/support...
  • Page 54 Specifications - 61 P E C I F I C A T I O N S Note Specifications may vary depending on region and configuration. Performance • Quad-core processor (MT6735 1.3 GHz) • System memory: • 2 or 3 GB of RAM •...
  • Page 55 62 - Specifications • 1900 (Band 2) / AWS (Band 4) / 850 (Band 5) / 2600 (Band 7) / 700 (Band 12) / 700 MHz (Band 17 / Band 28) • HSPA+/WCDMA: • 850 (Band 5) / 1900 (Band 2) / 1700 (Band 4) / 2100 (Band 1) •...
  • Page 56 Specifications - 63 • 5000 mAh nominal-rated Lithium-ion battery (not user-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 apps will shorten battery life between charges. Multimedia Formats supported: Type...
  • Page 57 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 58 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 59 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.
  • Page 60 End User License Agreement - 67 RADEMARK INFORMATION DTS-HD Premium Sound patents, http://patents.dts.com. Manufactured under license from DTS Licensing Limited. DTS, DTS-HD, the Symbol, & DTS or DTS-HD and the Symbol together are registered trademarks, and DTS-HD Premium Sound is a trademark of DTS, Inc. © DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 61 Warnings and precautions  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.  Slots and openings are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating.
  • Page 62 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. Use the device only in its normal operating positions. Do not cover the antenna with metal and you should position the device at the above-stated distance from your body.
  • Page 63 mounted and operating properly. Do not store or carry flammable liquids, gases, or explosive materials in the same compartment as the device, its parts, or enhancements. For vehicles equipped with an air bag, remember that air bags inflate with great force.
  • Page 64 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 http://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 65 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 66 Prevention of hearing loss Caution: Permanent hearing loss may occur if earphones or headphones are used at high volume for prolonged periods of time. 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...
  • Page 67 interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: •...
  • Page 68 This phone meets the FCC and IC requirements on the limitation of exposure of the general public to electromagnetic fields by way of health protection. The highest SAR value of this device is listed below: FCC (W/kg @1g) IC (W/kg @1g) Head 0.53 0.53 Body 0.88...
  • Page 69 IC French Avertissements et mises en garde  N’utilisez pas cet appareil près d’une source d’eau.  Ne posez pas cet appareil sur un chariot, un support ou une table instable. S’il tombe par accident, il pourrait être sérieusement endommagé. ...
  • Page 70 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Avertissement ! Pour des raisons de sécurité, éteignez tous les périphériques de transmission fréquence radio ou sans-fil lorsque vous utilisez votre téléphone intelligent dans les conditions suivantes. Ces périphériques peuvent inclure, mais ne sont pas limités à : réseau sans-fil (WLAN), Bluetooth et/ou 3G.
  • Page 71 Prothèses auditives.Certains appareils sans-fil numériques peuvent interférer avec certaines prothèses auditives. Si des interférences se produisent, consultez votre fournisseur. Véhicules Les signaux de fréquence radioélectrique risquent d’influencer des systèmes électroniques mal installés ou insuffisamment protégés dans des véhicules à moteur comme le système d’injection électronique, le système de freinage avec antiblocage électronique, le système électronique de contrôle de la vitesse et le système de coussin gonflable.
  • Page 72 les véhicules utilisant des gaz de pétrole liquéfiés (comme le propane ou le butane) et les zones dans lesquelles l’air contient des substances chimiques ou des particules comme des grains, de la poussière ou des poudres métalliques. Respectez toutes les restrictions.
  • Page 73 Pour minimiser la pollution et assurer la protection de l’environnement, veuillez recycler. Pour plus d’information sur les réglementations sur les déchets d’équipements électriques et électroniques (DEEE), visitez http://www.acer-group.com/public/Sustainability/sustainability01.htm Avis sur le Mercure Pour les projecteurs ou les équipements électroniques équipés d’un moniteur ou affichage ACL/cathodique : Les lampes à...
  • Page 74 éventuellement elle s’usera. Lorsque les durées de conversation et de veille sont beaucoup plus courtes qu’à l’habitude, achetez une nouvelle pile. N’utilisez que des piles homologuées par Acer, ne rechargez votre pile qu’avec des adaptateurs homologués par Acer pour cet appareil.
  • Page 75 également exploser si elles sont endommagées. Mettez les piles au rebut en respect avec la réglementation locale. Si possible, veuillez les recycler. Ne les jetez pas avec les déchets domestiques. Remplacer la pile Votre téléphone intelligent utilise des piles au lithium. Remplacez la pile par une pile du même type que celle fournie avec votre appareil.
  • Page 76 Italie Suisse Lettonie Bulgarie Lituanie Roumanie Luxembourg Turquie Règlements IC Cet appareil est conforme aux normes CNR exemptes de licence d’Industrie Canada. Le fonctionnement est subordonné aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) cet appareil ne doit pas provoquer d’interférences, et (2) cet appareil doit accepter toute interférence, y compris des interférences qui peuvent provoquer un fonctionnement non désiré...

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