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©2012. All Rights Reserved. Acer ICONIA TAB User Guide Model: A510 First issue: 1/2012 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 57.
Getting to know your tablet Features and functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Product registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Setting up Unpacking your tablet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Getting to know your tablet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Camcorder icons and indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Shooting a video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Reading an eBook or pdf LumiRead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Advanced settings Wireless & Networks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Device . . . . . .
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 People and social networking applications. 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 A510 Setup poster Micro USB to USB adapter AC adapter Warranty card Getting to know your tablet Front view 1 2 3 No. Item Description 1 Touchscreen 10.1-inch, 1280 x 800 pixel capacitive touchscreen.
Left and right views 1 2 3 4 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. 3 Micro HDMI (Type D) connector Connects to an HDMI cable with a Type D connector. 4 Card slot cover Insert a microSD card into the slot under this cover. See "Inserting a microSD card (optional)" on page 23.
No. Item Description 5 Reset button Insert a small thin object (such as a paperclip) to reset power to the tablet. 6 Power connector This is a micro USB compatible [host and slave], power connector. See "Connecting devices to your tablet" on page 23. Back view 1 2 No. Item Description 1 Rear-facing camera A 5-megapixel camera for taking high-resolution images. 2 Speakers Emits stereo audio.
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. Assembling the power adapter Place the plug-side of the power adapter over the adapter body. Note: The sections will only fit one way Once the pieces are connected, turn the plug-side clockwise until the it clicks into place. Connecting power Connect the power connector to your tablet and plug the AC adapter side 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 and country, then tap Start. Follow the rest of the instructions as they are displayed.
Important: You must sign in to a Google Account to use Gmail, Google Talk, Google Calendar, and other Google Apps; to download applications from Android Market; to back up your settings to Google servers; and to take advantage of other Google services on your tablet. 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.
Quick start icons To activate frequently used applications, press the lock button and drag to one of four quick start icons on the left side of the circle. This unlocks the tablet and opens that application immediately. Note: Open Apps > Settings > Lock screen apps to change these applications. Security Options For additional security, you may set a code or number that must be entered to access the tablet, such as an unlock pattern (a set of dots that must be tapped in the correct order).
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. Simply enter the text you want to find. Tap the arrow or Enter key to search the Internet, or tap one of the suggestions, applications or files shown in the list.
Acer Ring Tap this icon to display Acer Ring. This allows you to quickly and easily access your favorite applications and bookmarks. See "Acer Ring - quick launch" on page 14. 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.
Note: Open Apps > Settings > Ring to change these shortcuts. Screenshot Tap the Screenshot shortcut to save an image of the current screen. Tap the thumbnail to view the image immediately, or open the Gallery to see the Screenshots album. Search Tap the center of the ring to Search your tablet or the Internet. The application menu The application menu displays applications and widgets available on your tablet. Applications are displayed in alphabetical order.
Status and notification area Status and notification icons are shown in the bottom-right corner of the screen. This area contains a variety of icons to inform you of your tablet’s status. The icons on the right side of the Time clock indicate connectivity and battery status. The left side of the clock displays the event notification icons. Wireless reception Battery charge status Tap the status icons to view more status information and a summary of events.
Battery status icons Icon Description Icon Description Battery is very low Battery is full Battery is low Battery is charging Battery is partially drained 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
applications that display constantly-updated information or quick shortcuts to applications or special functions. To move an App or Widget to the Home screen, tap and hold an item until it is selected. The Home screen will open. Drag the item to any free area on the screen. To move the item to a different Home screen, drag it to the side of the screen, the Home screen will switch to the screen in that direction. Release the item when it is positioned correctly.
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. Simply drag the item to the Remove option. Changing the Home screen image Tap and hold any open space on the Home screen. You can choose from a set of pre-formatted wallpapers, images stored in the Gallery, selected Wallpapers, or Live wallpapers that feature animated or interactive backgrounds.
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.
listing the text input methods available on your tablet. Tap the settings icon next to the XT9 Text Input entry. Function Description Languages and settings Set word suggestion and key input (auto-correction) settings. Preferences Set sound and vibration when pressing a key, autopunctuation or voice input. 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 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.
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. 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.
Accessing files on a USB storage device Note: Your tablet supports USB storage devices that use the FAT, FAT32 or NTFS file systems. You can access media files (photos, music and video) on USB storage devices with your tablet's multimedia apps. Caution: Before removing USB storage, make sure your device is not using data on the USB storage device. Note: Please check for updates to the tablet's software that may add support for additional USB devices.
Using a micro USB to USB cable (not provided), connect the micro end into your tablet and the other end into your computer. 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. Connecting a Bluetooth device Only A2DP stereo headsets (playback only, no microphone) are supported.
Going online Managing WiFi connections If you did not connect to a WiFi network when you first started your tablet, or want to connect to a new network, tap Apps > Settings > WiFi to manage your connection settings. Alternatively, tap the WiFi status icon in the bottom-right corner of the screen. If WiFi is not on, tap the WiFi ON switch 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 for voice searches.
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.
Note: You must activate a Google account before using the Android Market. The first time you access the Android Market, you must read and accept the Terms of Service. Tap Market from the home screen or application menu to open the Android Market. Here you can obtain a variety of add-on programs and applications to enhance the functionality of your tablet. Note: The contents and design of the Android Market varies by region. For example, in some regions, you can also browse for and purchase books or music.
correctly. 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 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.
Note: You need to activate a Google account before you can use Google Talk. 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.
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.
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. From the application menu, tap clear.fi. Acer clear.fi will automatically detect devices that are connected to the network and are also running Acer clear.fi.
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. To upload a photo to Facebook, or Flickr via Acer Photo Uploader, or to paired devices using Bluetooth, tap and hold a photo thumbnail, then tap Share. clear.
clear.fi music Tap a folder to list the audio files. Tap and hold a folder or audio file to view the menu panel. You can listen to any audio file found on any of the connected devices and save them. Tap and hold an audio thumbnail, then tap and hold any of the connected device showing an arrow. Select Play or Save. To send audio files as an email attachment using Google Mail, or to paired devices using Bluetooth, tap and hold a photo thumbnail, then tap Share.
From the application menu, tap Acer Print. Adding a printer Tap Add Printers in the left-hand column to display the following three ways to find your network printer: Item Description Auto Automatically search the connected network for any available printers. Manual Manually discover a specific network printer by entering it’s IP address. QR code Use your tablet’s camera to add network printers by scanning printer QR codes.
Once added, tap Printers in the left-hand column to display your printers. Now that you have connected your tablet to your printer, you can print files from certain applications on your tablet. Some apps allow you to access the print menu by tapping the Menu button to display the Print with Acer Print option. Other apps have a print symbol that allows you to access the print menu. Both ways bring up a dialog asking you to choose which printer to use.
Managing people and contacts Your tablet features an address book that allows you to save contacts to the internal memory 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.
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 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 Add another field for more categories.
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. Open the Internet browser on your computer and go to contacts.google.com.
Using the camera and camcorder Your tablet features two digital cameras: a 1-megapixel front-facing and a 5megapixel 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. Please note you can only save photos and videos to internal memory or a microSD card, not an external USB storage device.
Icon Description Camcorder mode Switches to the camcorder (video recorder). Camera mode Switches to the camera. 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: +2, +1, 0, -1, -2. Camera settings Activate or change special settings: Store location, Picture size, Storage source and Restore defaults.
Camcorder icons and indicators Tap the camcorder icon to switch to camcorder mode. Icon Description 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 video. Zoom out You may only zoom out after you have zoomed in. Start / stop recording Options Tap to see camcorder options. Camcorder mode Switches to the camcorder (video recorder). Camera mode Switches to the camera.
Icon Description Video quality Change the video resolution: HD (1080p), HD (720p), or VGA. Camcorder settings Activate or change special settings: Store location, Storage source and Restore defaults. • Set if the location (from GPS) is stored in the video information. • Use Internal Storage or the SD card (only available if a microSD card has been inserted). Close options Tap to close camcorder options. Shooting a video 1. 2. 3. 4. Ensure the options described above are set to your preferences.
Reading an eBook or pdf You can use either LumiRead or Docs To Go to read pdf or similar files. However, LumiRead is not included in all regions. To open a file in Docs To Go, first open the application, then select Local Files. A list will show compatible files; simply tap to open a file. 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.
Icon Item Description Bookstore Opens the Bookstore page, where you can choose a featured bookstore, or add your own. Settings Opens settings to manage folders, register an Adobe ID, change the theme or edit categories. Category Shows only books in the selected category. Sort by Changes how books are organized on the bookshelves. Display Changes how the books are shown. Favorites / categories As you add books to your tablet, you may find it difficult to find the book you need.
See "Your Adobe ID" on page 50. Opening a book All books stored on your tablet may be seen on the main screen. If you have many books, swipe 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. Pinch to zoom in or out.
Icon Item Description Bookmark Adds a bookmark to the page.Open the Contents list and tap Bookmarks to see a list of bookmarks in the book. Selecting and highlighting text Quickly tap twice on a word to select it, then tap a second word to select the section of text between the two words. Icon Item Description Dictionary Searches an online dictionary for the selected text. Share Transfers the text using the applications installed on your tablet (e.g. Gmail).
To add books to your tablet’s internal memory or to a microSD card, copy the books to the LumiBooks folder, see "Transferring files between your tablet and a PC" on page 24 or "Connecting to a PC as a USB storage device" on page 24. 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 main page.
Note: You must create a customer account before purchasing items from a featured bookstore. 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. Entering your Adobe ID To register your tablet, follow these steps: 1. Open LumiRead. 2.
Advanced settings Access Settings from the Application menu. Tap Apps, then Settings. Wireless & Networks Activating or deactivating connections Open the Application menu and tap APPS > Settings. Under WIRELESS & NETWORKS each connection has an ON/OFF switch that controls the connection. Tap an entry to manage your connection settings. Alternatively, use the right side of the status bar to manage connection settings.
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 icon is displayed in the status area. Turn Airplane mode on or off by tapping Settings > WIRELESS & NETWORKS More...
Ring Adjust Acer Ring settings by tapping Apps > Settings > Ring. Item Description GENERAL SETTINGS Select or clear the check box to enable or disable the Acer Ring from appearing in the bottom of the screen. APPLICATION SHORTCUTS Select which application shortcuts you want to appear in the Acer Ring. You can choose up to four. Lock screen apps Adjust the volume of your tablet using the volume buttons on the side of the tablet.
Note: You cannot uninstall applications that were pre-loaded on your tablet. Alternatively, you can go to APPS > Settings and select tap the application you wish to uninstall, tap Uninstall and confirm the uninstall. Warning! You should only remove programs if you are familiar with the Android operating system. Personal Synchronization You can configure synchronization options for many applications on your tablet. You can also configure what types of data you synchronize for each account.
Tip: If you travel frequently or live in an area that uses daylight saving time, and have mobile network access, activate Automatic date & time from this menu. Your tablet will set the date and time based on information it receives from the network. Setting alarms There are two predefined alarms on your tablet by default. To add or edit alarm settings, tap Clock in the application menu and tap Set alarm. Tap Add alarm to create a new alarm, or tap the check box next to a preset alarm to turn it on or off.
If your tablet still does not respond, refer to "FAQ and troubleshooting" on page 57.
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 sound coming from the device? If the 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.
Aspect Question Answer Unlock pattern I forgot my unlock pattern. After five wrong entries, you can reset your unlock pattern. Tap Forgotten pattern? and enter your Google account username and password. Note: You must have an active Google account on the tablet. If this option is not available you can reset the tablet, which will also erase all data. See "Resetting your tablet" on page 55. Heat The tablet heats up when charging or operating for a long period.
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 • 10.
• Fixed focus • Rear camera • 5-megapixel • Auto focus Expansion • microSD memory card slot (up to 32 GB, SDHC 2.0 compatible) Battery • Rechargeable high density Li-polymer batteries: 9800 mAh (36.26 W) 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 applications will shorten battery life between charges. Dimensions Height 260 mm Width 175 mm Thickness 10.
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