User Guide A501 1
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Table of contents Getting to know your tablet Features and functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Product registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Setting up Unpacking your tablet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Getting to know your tablet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Acer content folders Using the content folders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Playing music and video Multimedia playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Media server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Dolby Mobile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Getting to know your tablet Features and functions Your new tablet offers leading, easy-to-access multimedia and entertainment features. You can: • Connect to the Internet. • Access your email while on the move. • Keep in touch with your friends via your Contacts and social networking applications. • Listen to rich, full-impact audio via Dolby Mobile. Product registration When using your product for the first time, it is recommended that you immediately register it.
Setting up 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 Quick Start Guide AT&T Getting Connected Guide USB cable AC adapter Warranty card Cleaning cloth Getting to know your tablet Front view 1 3 2 No. Item Description 1 Touchscreen 10.1-inch, 1280 x 800 pixel capacitive touchscreen.
Back view 2 1 3 3 No. Item Description 1 LED flash Lights to illuminate images. 2 5 MP camera A 5-megapixel camera for taking highresolution images. 3 Speakers Emits stereo audio Left and right views 1 2 4 3 5 6 7 No. Item Description 1 Power button Long press to turn the tablet on, press briefly to turn the screen on/off or enter sleep mode; press and hold to turn the tablet off. 2 3.5 mm headphone jack Connects to stereo headphones.
No. Item Description 3 Micro HDMI (Type D) port Connects to an HDMI cable with a Type D connector. 4 DC-in jack Connects to the DC power supply. 5 Micro USB port (Slave) Connects to a computer with a USB cable. 6 USB port (Host) Connects USB devices to your tablet. 7 Reset button Insert a small thin object (such as a paperclip) to reset power to the tablet. Top and bottom views 1 2 3 4 No. Item Description 1 Volume control key Increases and decreases the tablet volume.
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. Connect the DC-in jack to your tablet and plug the AC adapter into any AC outlet. Note: 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 for two seconds. You will then be asked some questions before you can use your tablet. To start, tap to select your language, then tap Start. Follow the rest of the instructions as they are displayed. Sign in to or create a Google account If you have Internet access, your tablet allows you to synchronize information with a Google account.
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 > Settings > Screen > Timeout. 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.
Tap and hold: Tap and hold an item to see a list of actions available for that item. On the pop-up menu that appears, tap the action you want to perform. Scroll: To scroll up or down the screen, simply drag your finger up or down the screen in the direction that you want to scroll. The Home screen When you start your tablet, or wake it from power saving, it will display the Home screen. This screen gives you quick access to information and simple controls with widgets or shortcuts.
Navigation To navigate through menus and options, three (or more) icons are shown in the bottom-left corner. Back Back Home Tap this icon to go to the previous page, or to go up one level in a menu. This icon may be replaced with the hide icon in certain cases (such as if the keyboard or list of recent applications is shown). Recent Hide Home Tap this icon to go directly to the Home screen. Recent Tap this icon to see recently opened applications.
The application menu The application menu displays applications installed on your tablet. Two categories are available: All and My apps. All displays all applications that are installed on your tablet; My apps displays applications that you have installed from the Android Market. Note: All images are for reference only. The applications installed on your tablet can be different from the applications shown in illustrations. Applications are displayed in alphabetical order.
Tap the status area again to view more controls. While viewing a notification, tap the summary to see more information, if available. Some event summaries include controls, such as media controls if music is playing. Status and notification icons Connection and battery status icons Note: Network connection icons are blue if you have an active Google account.
Notification icons Icon Description Icon Description Alarm is set Speaker is silenced New Gmail message Tablet microphone is off New Google Talk message GPS is on Upcoming event Receiving location data from GPS Song is playing More status notifications SD card or USB storage is full Syncing data Tablet is connected to PC via USB Sync is on Application update available Problem with sign-in or sync System update available Uploading data Virtual private network (VPN) status Downloading d
hold anywhere on the Home screen. Tap Widgets to see small applications that you can add to a Home screen. Widgets are small applications that display constantly-updated information or quick shortcuts to applications or special functions. Tap Applications to open a list of shortcuts to applications and settings you can drag to a Home screen. Tap Wallpapers to change the current wallpaper.
Adding shortcuts from the Application menu You can add shortcuts to the Home screen directly from the Application menu. Open the Application menu then tap and hold an icon until an image of the Home screens appears. Drag the icon to a Home screen to create a shortcut. The onscreen keyboard When you tap a text box to enter text, an onscreen keyboard will appear. Simply tap on keys to enter text. Tap the ?123 button to see numbers and special characters, and then tap the More key to see more options.
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.
Function Description Languages and settings Set the languages that will be available. Preferences Change your text input preferences. If you have selected more than one language, tap the globe in the text prediction bar to cycle through the languages. Tap and hold the globe to see a list of selected languages. Editing text You can select and edit text in certain applications, such as text you have entered in a text field.
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 cusor is not in the desired position, simply drag it to the correct position. If you previously copied (see below) text, a Paste button appears briefly above the cursor. Tap the button to paste the text. 3. Modify the text: Type, paste or delete text. 4. Tap Enter on the keyboard, or tap the Close Keyboard button.
Connecting devices to your tablet Connecting to AC power See “Charging your tablet” on page 9. 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. microSD 1. Open the card slot cover. 2. Insert the microSD card as shown. Ensure that the microSD card is inserted all the way into the card slot. 3. Replace the card slot cover.
This allows you to transfer your personal data to or from your PC, using your PC’s file explorer. Plug the micro USB connector to your tablet, and plug the other end of the USB cable into a USB port on your PC. After a short delay, your tablet's internal memory will be visible as an external drive in your PC’s file explorer. Connecting a USB device to your tablet USB devices are supported, such as a keyboard or USB storage device, through the Host USB port.
Tap Find nearby devices to scan for available devices. Note: Please check for updates to the tablet's software that may add support for additional Bluetooth devices. See “Updating your tablet’s operating system” on page 56. Connecting to a television with HDMI Connect an HDMI micro (Type D) cable to your tablet then plug the other end of the cable into a TV or monitor with an HDMI port.
Using the AT&T Mobile Broadband Network How to Connect to the AT&T Mobile Broadband Network If your AT&T Mobile Broadband service was activated when you bought your tablet, you’ll enjoy network connectivity as soon as you turn your tablet on. If your AT&T service was not activated at the time of purchase, follow the instructions below to connect. Tip: Your tablet includes unlimited Wi-Fi usage on the AT&T Wi-Fi Hotspot network. Free Wi-Fi hotspot requires an active, unexpired DataConnect Plan for Tablets.
Mobile Internet settings Tap Apps > Settings > Wireless & networks > Mobile networks to adjust your network settings. You can turn data connection on or off when roaming, specify a network operator and define access point names. 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.
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 > Wireless & networks > Wi-Fi settings to manage your connection settings. Alternatively, tap the Wi-Fi status icon in the bottom-right corner of the screen. If Wi-Fi is not on, tap Turn on Wi-Fi, and wait for your tablet to detect nearby networks. Tap the name of your network and enter a security password, if needed.
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. Voice Search With voice actions, you can send emails, find directions to locations, search the Internet and even send a note to yourself using your voice. Tap the microphone on the Home screen or open Voice Search from the applications tab.
Setting up the Email application The Email application enables you to access email from most popular email providers. Most accounts can be set up in two steps. Open the application menu and then tap Email to start setting up your email access. If necessary, enter your email address and tap Manual setup to enter the parameters manually. Tap Next to finish the setup process. The combined inbox feature of your tablet allows you to view emails from multiple accounts in a single inbox.
SocialJogger SocialJogger combines your social network updates in one location, allowing you to quickly follow what your friends are doing across several platforms. From the application menu, tap SocialJogger to launch the program. Select Sign in to enter your account information. When you are finished press Start. Slide the disc, located on the right, up and down to cycle through the status updates. Tap on a status to view more details and make a comment.
You can browse the market by category or tap the search icon to search for a specific application. Once you have selected an application, tap the DOWNLOAD button to download and install the application. You will be told which services (contact information, wireless access, GPS, etc.) the application requires access in order to function correctly. If none of these services seem unusual, tap OK to proceed with the installation. You may keep track of the download progress from the status area.
Using downloaded applications Once you’ve downloaded and installed an application, you may find it in the My apps or All sections of the Application menu. Certain applications also provide widgets, or only provide a widget (with no application icon). Widgets can be found in the Widget section when personalizing your Home screen. See “Personalizing the Home screen” on page 16.
Acer content folders Your tablet includes content folders that allow you to easily organize and access your favorite applications. Choose one of the four categories on the Home screen or application menu: eReading, Games, Multimedia or Social. Tap the shortcut to open a screen containing applications from that category. Using the content folders Each category already contains shortcuts to essential applications. Simply tap a shortcut to open the application.
Selecting a content folder The folder shortcuts on the home screen or Application menu give you direct access to any of the four categories. If you have opened a category, you can easily change category by swiping the screen to the left or right. Adding You can add applications to any content folder. Tap the Plus sign in the top right corner and select one or more applications from the list. Tap OK to add shortcuts for the selected applications. You may view up to twenty shortcuts on a single screen.
Playing music and video Multimedia playback Your tablet comes supplied with a variety of programs that you can use to enjoy multimedia content. Music Use Music to listen to music and other audio files that you download or copy from your computer. Tap Apps > Music to open the application. Tap the Shuffle All cover to play a random selection, or swipe through the albums and tap to view a list of tracks. Tap the play symbol or a track to start playback. Tap the Music icon to return to the previous view.
Depending on your selection, your music library is displayed as a grid of album covers or a list of tracks. Note: You can return to the Home page while playing music; a Music icon is displayed with the notification icons. Tap this icon to control playback. Acer clear.fi With Acer clear.fi, you can browse and stream remote multimedia content from, or to, other devices with Acer clear.fi installed. Note: All devices must be connected to the same network.
Drag the bar on left side for more viewing options. clear.fi photos Tap the photo album to view the thumbnails. Tap and hold an album or photo thumbnail to view the menu panel. You can view photos found on any of the connected devices and save them. Tap and hold a photo thumbnail, then tap and hold any of the connected devices showing an arrow. Select Play or Save.
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 56. To send video files, for example, to paired devices using Bluetooth or to YouTube, tap and hold a photo thumbnail, then tap Share. clear.fi music Tap a folder to list the audio files. Tap and hold a folder or audio file to view the menu panel.
nemoPlayer Open nemoPlayer from the Application menu to play media you have stored on your tablet. nemoPlayer enables you to listen to music, view video clips and pictures in all the formats supported by your tablet. See “Multimedia” on page 62. Media server Your tablet can act as a digital media server using UPnP technology. This means that you can use it to send media content to other UPnP-enabled home entertainment devices that are connected to a home wireless network.
Managing contacts Your tablet features an address book that allows you to save contacts to the internal memory or your Google account. Tap Contacts from 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. If you have activated a Google account that includes contacts, your contacts will be synchronized automatically.
You may now edit the new contact entry. Editing a contact If you have opened an 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. To enter multiple entries, such as separate entries for mobile and home phone numbers, tap the plus sign to create a second entry. Tap the minus sign to remove an entry.
Tap on an entry (such as an email address) to open the application linked to that type of entry. For example, tap an email address to open the Gmail application. To add or change information, tap the pencil icon. Tap Done to save changes, or Cancel to discard them. 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.
Using the camera Your tablet features two cameras: a 5-megapixel digital camera and flash mounted on the rear and a 2-megapixel digital camera mounted on the front. 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. Please note you can only save photos and videos to internal memory or a microSD card, not an external USB storage device.
Icon Description Zoom out You may only zoom out after you have zoomed in. Zoom in Crop and enlarge the center of the screen. When using zoom, the image on the screen does not represent the quality of the final image. Take photo After taking a photo, tap the thumbnail in the bottom-left corner to view the photo in the Gallery. Flash mode Choose when to use the flash: Auto, On or Off White balance Change the color balance to match the lighting: Auto, Incandescent, Daylight or Fluorescent.
3. Zoom in or out as needed. Note: When using zoom, the image on the screen does not represent the quality of the final image. 4. Tap the camera icon to take the photo. After taking a photo, tap the thumbnail in the bottom-left corner to view the photo in the Gallery. Shooting a video Note: Not all controls are available when using the front-facing camera. Tap the camcorder icon to switch to camcorder mode.
Note: Zoom is only available in certain resolutions. Supported formats Type Formats Image JPEG Video H.264BP Audio AAC-LC Viewing photos and videos After you have taken your photo or video, it is automatically saved; normally to internal memory. After taking a photo or video, you can view it in the Gallery by tapping the thumbnail in the bottom-left corner of the screen. Alternatively, open the application menu and tap Gallery, then Camera.
Reading an eBook or pdf LumiRead The LumiRead application allows you to purchase, store and read books on your tablet. Tap the LumiRead shortcut in the Application menu, or the eReading content folder, to open the LumiRead application. The bookshelves All the books available on your tablet are shown on the bookshelves. If you have many books swipe the screen up or down to display more titles. Note: To add books to the bookshelves, see “Adding books to your tablet“ on page 49.
Icon Item Description Display Changes how the books are shown. Settings Opens settings to manage folders, register an Adobe ID, change the theme or edit tags. Recently read The first shelf (at the top) displays books you have recently read. This list will change to reflect your activity. Favorites / tags As you add books to your tablet, you may find it difficult to find the book you need.
Management) system is used. LumiRead supports books protected with Adobe ID. In order to read certain books, you must activate your tablet with an Adobe ID. See “Your Adobe ID” on page 51. Opening a book All books stored on your tablet may be seen on the shelves on the main screen. If you have many books, swipe the bookshelves up to see them. Simply tap a book to open it. Rotate your tablet to the best angle to read the book. Reading a book Simply swipe across a page to change the page.
and your PC“ on page 22 or “Connecting to a PC as a USB storage device“ on page 22. Note: Connect your tablet to a computer and add books to the LumiBooks folder on your tablet’s internal memory or microSD card to see them on the LumiRead bookshelves. Instead of using the LumiBooks folder, you may add your own book folders, and have any contents displayed on the Lumiread bookshelves. Tap the settings icon and select Manage my book folders.
Your Adobe ID Some books available for purchase are protected with Adobe DRM (Digital Rights Management). Before you can read them, you must enter an Adobe ID to activate your tablet. Only one activation is required, as it covers all purchases. If you already have an Adobe ID, you may use this to activate your tablet. To create an Adobe ID: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Open LumiRead. Tap the Settings button. Tap Register Adobe ID. Tap Create an Adobe Account.
Advanced settings Access Settings from the Application menu. Tap Apps, then Settings. Sound Adjust the volume of your tablet using the volume buttons on the side of the tablet. Alternatively, you can adjust your tablet sound settings by tapping Apps > Settings > Sound. Item Description Vibrate Sets vibration options. Volume Sets volume for Media, Alarm, and Notifications. Notification ringtone Sets a ringtone for Notifications. Audible selection Plays a sound whenever a screen selection is made.
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. Check with your airline to make sure this is permitted onboard. Switch your tablet off during takeoff and landing as it may interfere with aircraft electronic systems. Note: When Airplane mode is active, the area. icon is displayed in the status Turn Airplane mode on or off by tapping Settings > Wireless & Networks > Airplane mode.
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 (without microphone) are supported. Please check for updates to the tablet's software which may add support for additional Bluetooth devices. Connecting to a PC If you wish to transfer information between your tablet and your computer, you can connect your tablet to a PC using the supplied USB cable.
• If Auto-sync is enabled, all changes are automatically transferred between your tablet and Internet accounts. Acer Sync Acer Sync allows you to easily synchronize your contacts, calendar, photos and videos between your tablet, PC and corresponding Google services. You must install the Acer Sync program on your computer; download and install Acer Sync and Acer PIM for the PC from the www.acer.com website.
Closing an application To close an active application, go to Settings > Applications > Manage applications. Tap the Running tab, then tap the program you wish to close. Select Force 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-right corner. Note: You cannot uninstall applications that were pre-loaded on your tablet.
Open Settings from the application menu, then tap Privacy > Factory data reset; click Reset tablet and then Erase everything to format your tablet. If your tablet still does not respond, refer to “FAQ and troubleshooting” on page 58.
FAQ and troubleshooting Installing a SIM card 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. 1. Turn off the tablet by pressing and holding the power button. 2. Insert the SIM card as shown. SIM card 3. Replace the card slot cover. Note: Ensure that the SIM card is inserted all the way into the card slot.
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 SIM card lock Whay can’t I use a different SIM card? 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. To cancel the SIM lock, contact your network provider.
Aspect Question Answer Unlock pattern I forgot my unlock pattern. After a certain number of wrong entries, you will be presented with an option to reset your pattern. Tap Forgot pattern? and enter your Google account username and password. Note: You must have an active Google account on the tablet. Alternatively, you can clean boot the tablet and erase all data. See “Clean boot“ on page 56. Heat The tablet heats up when charging or operating for a long period.
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Specifications Performance • NVIDIA® Tegra™ 2 mobile processor • Dual-Core ARM® Cortex™-A9 • System memory: • 1 GB of RAM • 16, 32 or 64 GB of flash memory • Android™ operating system Display • 10.
• UMTS 850 / 900* / 1900 / 2100* • HSDPA 7.2 Mbps / HSUPA 5.76 Mbps / EDGE / GPRS • Optional HSDPA 21 Mbps * not available on AT&T networks Camera • Front camera • 2-megapixel • Fixed focus • Rear camera • 5-megapixel • Flash • Auto focus Expansion • microSD memory card slot (up to 32 GB) Battery • Rechargeable high density Li-polymer batteries: 3260 mAh x 2 (24.1 Wh) Note: Length of battery operation will depend on power consumption which is based on system resource use.
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