Aspire A3-600 User’s Manual
© 2013. All Rights Reserved. Aspire A3-600 User's Manual Model: A3-600 This Revision: 09/2013 Acer A3-600 Model number: __________________________________ Serial number*: ___________________________________ Date of purchase: ________________________________ Place of purchase: ________________________________ *Note: See the back of the A3-600.
Table of contents Getting to know your A3-600 Features and functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Product registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Setting up Unpacking your A3-600 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Getting to know your A3-600 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Getting to know your A3-600 Features and functions Your new A3-600 offers leading, easy-to-access multimedia and entertainment features. You can: • • • • • Connect to the Internet. Access your email. Play music and video. Keep in touch with your friends via your People and social networking apps. View content from an HDMI device. Product registration When using your product for the first time, it is recommended that you immediately register it.
Setting up Unpacking your A3-600 Your new A3-600 comes packed in a protective box. Carefully unpack the box and remove the contents.
Getting to know your A3-600 Front view No. Item Description 1 Ambient light sensor Detects light levels and adjusts display brightness. 2 Front-facing camera A 1-megapixel camera for video chats. 3 Microphones Receive audio for video chats and Internet calls. 4 Touchscreen 21.5” 1920 x 1080 optical touch screen. 5 Speakers Emit stereo audio.
Left view No. Item Description 1 USB 3.0 port Connects to external USB devices, such as a keyboard, mouse or storage device. 2 HDMI-in port (MHL) Supports high-definition digital video connections. 3 Ethernet (RJ-45) port Connects to an Ethernet network. 4 DC-in jack Connects to the DC power supply.
Right view No. Item Description 1 Power button Press and hold to turn the A3-600 on, press briefly to turn the screen on/off or enter sleep mode; press and hold to turn the A3-600 off. 2 Indicators Indicates power / drives status. 3 Input switch key Press to switch input source. 4 Volume control key Increases and decreases the volume. 5 Card reader slot Insert a memory card. 6 USB ports Connects to external USB devices, such as a keyboard, mouse or storage device.
Using your A3-600 Setting up your A3-600 Open the stand and tilt the computer to your desired viewing angle. Connect the DCin jack to your A3-600 and plug the AC adapter into any AC outlet. Warning: Only use the bundled power adapter to power your A3-600. Turning on for the first time To turn on your A3-600, press and hold the power button until the screen turns on. Wait a moment for your A3-600 to get ready. You will then be asked some questions before you can use your A3-600.
Important: You must sign in to a Google Account to use Gmail, Google Talk, Google Calendar, and other Google Apps; to download apps or media from Google Play; to back up your settings to Google servers; and to take advantage of other Google services on your A3-600. If you want to restore existing settings from another device with Android 2.0 (or later) installed, you must sign in to your Google account during setup. If you wait until after setup is complete, your settings will not be restored.
The Home screen already features some useful controls and information. Time and Status Search Application menu Navigation Search To search for apps, 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, apps or files shown in the list. Voice search If voice search is available, tap the microphone and speak your search request.
The extended Home screen The Home screen extends to either side of the initial Home screen, giving you more room to add widgets or organize shortcuts. To view the extended Home screen, swipe your finger to the left or right. A total of five pages are available, two to the left and two to the right. To change or add widgets on any of the screens see "Personalizing the Home screen" on page 14. The App menu The App menu displays applications and widgets available on your A3-600.
Status and notification area Status and notification icons are shown in the upper-right corner of the screen. This area contains a variety of icons to inform you of your A3600’s status. The icons on the right side of the clock indicate Wireless connectivity status. The left side of the clock displays the event reception notification icons. Time Tap the notification area to view more status information. Control buttons enable you to tap features on (blue) or off (white).
Note: Network connection icons are blue if you have an active Google account. 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. The APPS menu contains a list of shortcuts to applications you can drag to a Home screen.
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 a diamond until the Widget is the correct size. Tap Back to finish. Note: Not all Widgets can be resized. Removing an item from the Home screen To remove an item from the Home screen, tap and hold the item until the Remove option appears at the top of the screen.
Predictive text or auto correction The Android keyboard can provide predictive text input. As you tap the letters of a word, a selection of words are displayed that continue the sequence of letters tapped, or are a close match allowing for errors. The word list changes after every key press. If the word you need is displayed, you can tap on it to insert it into your text. To turn predictive text on or off with the Android keyboard, tap the Input options key, and then Android keyboard settings.
1. Tap the text you want to select. If you can select this text, a cursor is inserted below the text. 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. A PASTE button appears briefly below the cursor. Tap the button to paste the text. To replace a word, double tap the word. A PASTE button appears above the word. Tap the button to paste to replace the text. 3.
Locking your A3-600 If you will not use your A3-600 for a while, briefly press the power button to lock access. This saves power and ensures your A3-600 does not unintentionally use any services. Your A3-600 will lock automatically if it is not used after a while. To change the delay, tap APPS > Settings > Display > Sleep. Waking your A3-600 If the screen is off and the A3-600 does not react to any taps on the screen, then it has been locked and is in sleep mode.
Connecting devices to your A3-600 Connecting to AC power See "Setting up your A3-600" on page 9. Inserting a SD card (optional) You may install a SD card to expand your device's storage space. Note: Your A3-600 only supports SD cards that use the NTFS, FAT or FAT32 file system. 1. Locate the SD card slot. 2. Align the card correctly and push it into the slot. 3. Ensure that the SD card is inserted all the way into the card slot.
Use an Ethernet cable to connect the display to a router or modem that provides Internet access. For Ethernet settings, tap APPS > Settings > Ethernet. Connecting a Bluetooth device Only A2DP stereo headsets (playback only, no microphone) are supported. Please check for updates to the A3-600's software which may add support for additional Bluetooth devices. For Bluetooth settings, tap APPS > Settings > Bluetooth. Turn Bluetooth on and tap Search for devices to scan for nearby devices.
Using the webcam Your A3-600 features a 1-megapixel digital webcam mounted on the front. Many chat or instant messaging apps can use this webcam so you can be seen by your family and friends. Use the settings in the app to control the webcam. Using the webcam as a camera To activate the camera, open the application menu and tap Camera. Camera icons and indicators In the camera window, the controls on the right allow you to change settings or select camera or camcorder.
Camera options Icon Description White balance Change the color balance to match the lighting: Auto, Incandescent, Daylight, Fluorescent or Cloudy. Exposure Increase or decrease image exposure. Camera settings Activate or change special settings: Picture size, Store Location, Scene mode and Anti-flicker. • Set the resolution of the image (QVGA, VGA, 1 MP). • Use only Internal Storage. Taking a photo 1. Ensure the options described above are set to your preferences. 2.
Camcorder options Adjust camcorder options to obtain the best image: Icon Description White balance Change the color balance to match the lighting: Auto, Incandescent, Daylight, Fluorescent or Cloudy. Options Tap to see camcorder options. Shooting a video 1. 2. 3. 4. Ensure the options described above are set to your preferences. Frame your subject and steady your A3-600 and zoom in or out as needed. Tap the record icon to begin recording. Tap the record icon again to stop recording.
Advanced settings Access Settings from the Application menu. Tap APPS, then Settings. Wireless & Networks Activating or deactivating connections Open the Application menu and tap Settings. Under WIRELESS & NETWORKS each connection has an ON/OFF switch that controls the connection. Tap an entry 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.
600 name and discoverability. Tap SEARCH FOR DEVICES to scan for nearby devices. To connect to a device, tap the device in the list of available devices. You may be asked to enter a PIN on both devices to establish the connection. Note: Only A2DP stereo headsets (playback only, no microphone) are supported. Please check for updates to the A3-600's software which may add support for additional Bluetooth devices.
Item Description Sleep Sets a delay before the screen will be turned off. Font size Sets the font size so either more text is visible or the text is easier to read. You can adjust screen brightness and contrast from the OSD. Storage You can check how much of your A3-600’s storage (Internal, SD or USB) has been used, and what type of files are using storage. Apps Closing an application To close an active application, go to APPS > Settings > Apps.
To manage synchronization of individual accounts, tap an account name. Some applications, such as Gmail and Calendar, have additional synchronization settings. Open the application and tap the Menu button (three dots) and then tap Settings. Multiple Google accounts 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. Tap APPS > Settings > Accounts & sync.
Note: Downloading new firmware can take up to 40 minutes, depending on your network speed. Resetting your A3-600 You may have to perform a reset if your A3-600 fails to respond when buttons are pressed or the screen is tapped. To reset your A3-600, insert a small thin object (such as a paperclip) to shut down the computer. Clean boot A clean boot will restore your A3-600 to the factory settings.
FAQ and troubleshooting This section lists frequently asked questions that may arise during the use of your A3-600, and gives easy answers and solutions to these questions. Aspect Question Answer Audio Why is there no sound coming from the device? If a headset is plugged into the device, the speaker is automatically shut off. Disconnect the headset. Check that the device volume setting is not muted. Check that the volume control is not at its lowest setting.
Other sources of help For information on: Refer to: Up-to-date information regarding your www.acer.com A3-600 Service enquiries 30 support.acer.
