User’s Manual
© 2015 All Rights Reserved Acer Iconia One 10 User’s Manual Covers: B3-A20 Regulatory Model Number (RMN): A5008 This revision: October 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. There are three great reasons for you to get an Acer ID: • Build Your Own Cloud with Acer BYOC. • Get the latest offers and product information. • Register your device for warranty service.
Table of contents - 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS Getting started with your tablet Features and functions ............................ Unpacking your tablet.............................. Getting to know your tablet...................... Turning on for the first time...................... 4 4 4 5 6 Charging your tablet 8 Assembling the power adapter ................ 8 Using your tablet Using the touchscreen........................... The Home screen .................................. The onscreen keyboard........
- Getting started with your tablet GETTING STARTED WITH YOUR TABLET Features and functions Your new tablet offers leading, easy-to-access multimedia and entertainment features. You can: • Connect to the Internet via Wi-Fi. • Access your email while on the move. • Keep in touch with your friends via your People and social networking apps. Unpacking your tablet Your new tablet comes packed in a protective box. Carefully unpack the box and remove the contents.
Getting started with your tablet - 5 Getting to know your tablet Views 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 3 10 10 11 No. Item 3.5 mm headphone 1 jack Description Connects to stereo headphones.
- Getting started with your tablet No. Item 2 Micro USB port (Slave) 3 Microphone 4 Power button 5 Volume control key 6 Reset pinhole 7 microSD card slot (beneath cover) 8 Front-facing camera 9 10 Touchscreen Speaker 11 Rear-facing camera Description Connects to a computer via a USB cable. Also serves as the charging port for the AC adapter. For more information, see Charging your tablet on page 8. Receives audio for video chats and Internet calls.
Getting started with your tablet - 7 If the tablet’s screen turns off, it has entered sleep mode. Briefly press the power button to wake it up. For more information see Waking your tablet on page 21. Sign in to or create a Google account If you have Internet access, your tablet allows you to synchronize information with a Google account. During the start-up process, you may create or sign in to an account, which will be used to synchronize your contact list, email, calendar and other information.
- Charging your tablet CHARGING YOUR TABLET Assembling the power adapter Your tablet is bundled with one of two types of USB power adapters: a fixed-prong type or a removable-prong type. Both types are described in this manual. Fixed-prong type The prongs and power adapter body form a complete piece, no assembly required. Simply slide the large end of the USB cable into the power adapter body (it will fit in only one direction). You cannot remove or switch the prongs with this type of adapter.
Charging your tablet - 9 Connecting power Connect the power connector to your tablet and plug the AC adapter into any AC outlet. Warning Only use an Acer-approved adapter to charge your device. Note It is normal for the tablet surface to become warm during charging or long periods of use.
- Using your tablet U S IN G YOUR TABLET Using the touchscreen Your tablet uses a touchscreen for selecting items and entering information. Use your finger to tap the screen. Tap: Touch the screen once to open items and select options. Drag: Hold your finger on the screen and drag across the screen to select text and images. 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.
Using your tablet - 11 Note Removing or moving all apps and widgets from an extended Home screen will automatically remove that extended Home screen as well. The Home screen already features some useful controls and information. Status and notification area Search Application Navigation Note Bundled apps differ depending on region and configuration. Search Search enables you to use a single, quick search to locate a variety of information on the internet and on your tablet.
- Using your tablet Note In order to search or browse the internet, you must be connected to a wireless network. See Going online on page 26. Searching on the internet As you type, a second box displays search suggestions from your tablet.
Using your tablet - 13 Note You can also choose what Tablet searches for. After entering search words and tapping , tap the Menu icon on the left side of the search box. Then tap Settings > Tablet search. Select the items you want to be included in a Tablet search. Voice search If voice search is available, you can search using your voice. After tapping the Google icon, simply say the words "OK Google" or tap and then say the words you want to search for. The words display just as if you typed them.
- Using your tablet Priority notifications With priority notifications turned on, the types of notifications you’ve set as important will show up at the top of the notificaiton screen (even when notifications are muted). You can finetune priority notification settings by opening the Application menu and tapping Settings > Sound & notification > Interruptions.
Using your tablet - 15 Personalizing the Home screen You can personalize your Home screen by adding or removing apps, widgets, and folders and by changing the wallpaper. Adding apps to a Home screen Open the Application menu by tapping in the center of the Application dock. Tap and hold an app you’d like to have on the Home screen. To view information about the app, drag it to App info at the top of the screen. Otherwise, release your finger to place the app.
- Using your tablet 2. Release your finger to place the app. Adding widgets to a Home screen Tap and hold any open space on a Home screen, then tap WIDGETS. To move a 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 view information about the widget, drag it to App info at the top of the screen. If you wish to place a widget on an extended Home screen, do the following: 1.
Using your tablet - 17 Adding folders to a Home screen You can also add folders to your Home screen. To create a new folder drag and drop an app icon onto another app icon in the Home screen. 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.
- Using your tablet Application dock Since the Application dock is visible on any Home screen, it holds apps you frequently use. To remove an app from the dock, simply tap and hold the app and drag it away. To fill the gap with an app of your choice, see Adding apps to a Home screen on page 15. The Application menu To access the Application menu, tap in the center of the application dock. The Application menu displays apps available on your tablet. Apps are displayed in alphabetical order.
Using your tablet - 19 Navigation To navigate through menus and options, three (or more) icons are shown in the bottom-left corner. Back Home Recent Back 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 (e.g. when the keyboard is dislayed). In this case, tapping the icon minimizes the keyboard. Hide Home Tap this icon to go directly to the Home screen. Recent Tap this icon to see recently opened apps.
- Using your tablet Tap the ?123 button to see numbers and special characters, and then tap the ~ [ < key to see more options. Tap and hold a key to select alternative characters (if available for that key), such as letters with accents or related symbols. Changing Google keyboard settings To use a different keyboard language or change settings, open the Application menu and tap Settings. Tap Language & input and under Keyboard & input methods, tap the option you want to modify.
Using your tablet - 21 Selecting text To select text that you want to cut, copy, delete or replace: 1. Tap the text you want to select. If you can select this text, a cursor is inserted below the text. 2. Tap and hold the text or word you want to select. The selected text is highlighted, with a tab at each end of the selection. 3. Drag either tab to expand or reduce the amount of selected text, or tap SELECT ALL. 4. To cut or copy the text, tap the CUT or COPY button.
- Using your tablet 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). Open the Application menu and tap Settings > Security > Screen lock. If you forget your unlock pattern, please refer to Unlock pattern on page 43. Shutting down your tablet If you won’t use your tablet for an extended period of time, turn it off to save battery power.
Connecting devices to your tablet - 23 CONNECTING DEVICES TO YOUR TABLET Connecting to AC power See Charging your tablet on page 8 Inserting a microSD card You may install a microSD card to expand your device's storage space. Ensure that the microSD card is inserted all the way into the card slot. Note Your tablet only supports microSD cards that use the FAT and FAT32 file systems. To insert the card: 1. insert your fingernail into the cutout in the cover at the top of the tablet. 2. Unclip the cover.
- Connecting devices to your tablet Transferring files between your tablet and a PC Your tablet and any connected storage devices can be accessed from a PC with a USB connection. Connecting to a PC as a USB storage device 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. 1. Plug the USB sync cable into the micro USB connector on your device.
Connecting devices to your tablet - 25 Connecting a Bluetooth device To connect to a Bluetooth device, you must first pair the devices. To do so, do the following: 1. Open the Application menu and tap Settings, then under Wireless & networks tap Bluetooth. 2. Turn Bluetooth on and the tablet instantly starts scanning for nearby Bluetooth devices. 3. Tap the device you want to connect to and follow any on-screen instructions.
- Going online 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, open the Application menu and tap Settings > Wi-Fi to manage your connection settings. (Alternatively, two-finger swipe down from the top of the screen and tap the Wi-Fi button to toggle on and off the Wi-Fi connection.) If Wi-Fi is not on, tap the Wi-Fi switch to On and wait for your tablet to detect nearby networks.
Going online - 27 To navigate forward and backward in your browser’s history, tap the arrow icons. To adjust browswer settings and perform other tasks, tap the Menu icon. Chrome enables you to open multiple tabs. When a page is open, tap the small New tab button. Simply tap one of the open tabs across the top of the screen to switch pages. New 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.
- Going online Google services Note Apps may not be available in all countries and regions. You must activate a Google account before using Google services. The first time you access Google services, you must read and accept the Terms of Service. The contents and design of Google Play varies by region. For example, in some regions, you can also browse for and purchase movies, books, magazines, or music. Updates may add new categories or change how to navigate Google Play at any time.
Going online - 29 Voice Search Note Voice Search is available only in selected regions. With voice actions, you can send emails, find directions to locations, search the internet and even send a note to yourself using your own voice. In Chrome, tap the microphone icon in the address bar for voice searches. When the Speak now prompt displays, state your command or query. Play Store Tap Play Store from the Home screen or Application menu to open Google Play.
- Going online You can browse Google Play by category or tap the search icon to search for a specific application. Once you have selected an application, tap the Install button to download and install the application. You will be told which services (contact information, wireless access, GPS, etc.) the application requires access to in order to function correctly. If none of these services seem unusual, tap ACCEPT to proceed with the installation.
Going online - 31 Using downloaded apps Once you’ve downloaded and installed an application, you may find it in the apps sections of the Application menu. Certain apps provide both an app and widget, or only provide a widget (with no application icon). See Personalizing the Home screen on page 15. Uninstalling downloaded apps Once you’ve downloaded and installed an application, you may uninstall the application by opening the Application menu and tapping Settings > Apps.
- Using the camera and video recorder USING THE CAMERA AND VIDEO RECORDER Your tablet features a front- and rear-facing camera. This section will take you through all the steps in taking photos and videos with your tablet. To activate the camera or video recorder, open the Application menu and tap Camera. Note You can only save photos and videos to internal memory.
Using the camera and video recorder - 33 Settings icon changes to a Quick settings icon when the left-hand buttons are not visible. Tap the Quick settings icon to rapidly change settings for the selected mode. To zoom in, reverse pinch the screen. To zoom out, pinch the screen. When Video mode is selected, tap the Video button to begin recording. While recording, you are unable to access camera/video settings. Tap to stop filming.
- Using the camera and video recorder Setting Description Set if the location (from GPS) is stored in the image information. Save Certain apps can use this to show where the photo was location taken (for example, on a map). Note: Ensure Location services are also turned on (see Quick Settings icons on page 14). Manual exposure: Tap to toggle on or off (for camera Advanced mode only). This adds an exposure control to Quick Settings.
Using the camera and video recorder - 35 Recording a video 1. Ensure the options described above are set to your preferences. 2. Frame your subject and steady your tablet and zoom in or out as needed. 3. Tap to begin recording. 4. Tap to stop recording. Viewing photos and videos After you have taken your photo or video, it is automatically saved to internal memory. You can quickly view it by swiping in from the right side of the screen.
- Advanced settings ADVANCED SETTINGS To access Settings, open the Application menu and tap Settings. Wireless & Networks Activating or deactivating Wi-Fi connections Displays all available wireless networks. Turn the Wi-Fi function on or off. Wireless networks may require a password. Adjusting Bluetooth settings Displays all available devices you can use Bluetooth to exchange information with. Here you can switch Bluetooth on or off, rename the tablet, and show received files.
Advanced settings - 37 Data Usage The Data Usage section shows how much data has been transmitted to your tablet, either in total or for each app. This information is useful if you are using a metered service. More... 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.
- Advanced settings Display You can adjust your tablet screen settings by tapping Apps Settings > Display. > Item Description Optimizes the picture quality with color tuning and MiraVision color enhancement. Wallpaper Set the Home screen background image. Brightness level Adjusts screen brightness. Reading mode Adjusts the level of blue light filtering. Configure how long the tablet is idle before it goes Sleep to sleep mode. Controls what happens when the tablet is docked Daydream and/or sleeping.
Advanced settings - 39 Note You cannot uninstall apps that were pre-loaded on your tablet. Alternatively, you can go to Apps > Settings and select Apps. Tap the application you wish to uninstall, tap UNINSTALL and confirm the uninstall. Important You should only remove programs if you are familiar with the Android operating system. Personal Synchronization You can sync your calandar, email and contacts on your tablet and never worry about losing them again. Sync in real time or adjust it as you please.
- Advanced 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 > Add account. Changing language and text options Set your location and language input preferences by tapping Apps > Settings > Language & input. System Setting the date and time To set the date and time, tap Apps > Settings > Date & time.
Advanced settings - 41 You can delete an alarm by tapping tapping UNDO. . This action can be undone by Updating your tablet’s operating system Your tablet can download and install system updates, adding support for new devices or expanding software options. To check for updates, tap Apps > Settings > About tablet > System updates > CHECK NOW. Note Downloading new firmware can take up to 40 minutes, depending on your network speed.
- FAQ and troubleshooting 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 If the headset is plugged into the device, the speaker is automatically shut off. Disconnect Why is there no the headset. Audio sound coming Check that the device volume from the device? setting is not muted. Check that the volume control is not at its lowest setting.
FAQ and troubleshooting - 43 Aspect Question Answer Open the Application menu and How do I check tap Settings > About tablet to the OS version of check the OS version (Kernel/ System my device? build number) and other hardware information and and software information. performance Where can I find Open the Application menu and my serial number tap Settings > About tablet > ID? Device Information. The battery power may be I couldn’t turn on depleted. Recharge the device. Power the device.
- FAQ and troubleshooting Aspect Heat Question Answer It is normal for the device to heat up when charging. When charging is complete, it will return The tablet heats to its normal temperature. up when charging It is also normal for the tablet to or operating for a heat up during long periods of long period. use, such as watching a video or playing a game. All Acer tablets are factory-tested before release.
Specifications - 45 SPECIFICATIONS Performance • MTK MT8163 quad-core Cortex A53 1.3 GHz processor • System memory: • 1 GB of DDR3L RAM • 16 or 32 GB of flash memory Google Android™ 5.1 (Lollipop) operating system Display • 10.
- Specifications Power • DC power-in (5 V, 2 A) Connectivity • Bluetooth 4.0 • 802.11a/b/g/n wireless LAN • GPS Camera • Front camera • 2-megapixel • Fixed focus • 720p HD audio/video recording • Rear camera • 5-megapixel • 1080p Full HD audio/video recording Expansion • microSD card slot (up to 128 GB) Battery • 22.4 Wh 6100 mAh 3.
Specifications - 47 Dimensions Height Width Thickness Weight 168 mm 259 mm 9.
- Guidelines for safe battery usage GUIDELINES FOR SAFE BATTERY USAGE Battery information Do not use this product in a humid, wet and/or corrosive environment. Do not put, store or leave your product in or near a heat source, in a high temperature location, in strong direct sunlight, in a microwave oven or in a pressurized container, and do not expose it to temperatures over 60° C (140° F).
Guidelines for safe battery usage - 49 These look like metal strips on the battery. This might happen, for example, when you carry a spare battery in your pocket or purse. Short-circuiting the terminals may damage the battery or the connecting object. Leaving the battery in hot or cold places, such as in a closed car in summer or winter conditions, will reduce the capacity and lifetime of the battery. Always try to keep the battery between 15° C and 25° C (59° F and 77° F).
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