B1-860 Iconia One 8 USER’S MANUAL
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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 Data saver (background data) ............... 29 Browsing the internet ............................. 30 Google services ...........................
- 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 with social networking apps. • Watch movies or listen to music. • Play games or read a book. Unpacking your tablet Your new tablet comes packed in a protective box.
Getting started with your tablet - 5 Getting to know your tablet Views 1 23 4 8 9 5 6 7 10 No. Item 1 microSD card slot 2 Microphone 3 Micro USB port (Slave) 4 3.5 mm headphone jack 5 Power button 6 Volume control key 7 Touchscreen Description Insert a microSD card into the slot. Receives audio for video chats and Internet calls. 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.
- Getting started with your tablet No. Item 8 Front-facing camera 9 Rear-facing camera 10 Speaker Description A 2-megapixel camera for video chats and selfies. A 5-megapixel camera for taking highresolution images. Emits audio. Turning on for the first time To turn on your tablet, press and hold the power button until you see the Acer logo. Wait a moment for your tablet to boot up. You will then be asked some questions before you can use your tablet.
Getting started with your tablet - 7 and other information. If you do not yet have Internet access, or do not want to use this feature, then tap Skip. Important You must sign in to a Google Account to use Gmail, Hangouts, Google Calendar, and other Google apps; to download apps from Google Play; to back up your settings to Google servers; and to take advantage of other Google services on your tablet.
- 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. Swipe: Quickly swipe your finger across the screen to switch screens or open lists of options or information. Drag: Hold your finger on the screen and drag across the screen to select text and images.
Using your tablet - 11 Using the Home screens The Home screen provides controls and information. Status and notification area Search Iconia Suite Favorites bar Navigation Note Bundled apps differ depending on region and configuration. Swipe the Home screen left to see apps installed on your tablet. If you need more space, you can extend the Home screen to give you more screens to add app icons or widgets. To add additional screens, tap, hold, and then drag an icon to the right edge of the screen.
- Using your tablet Navigation To navigate through menus and options, three (or more) icons are shown at the bottom of the screen. Back Home Overview 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 displayed. In this case, tapping the icon minimizes the keyboard. Hide Home Tap this icon to go directly to the Home screen. Tap and hold to open Google search.
Using your tablet - 13 Iconia Suite The Iconia Suite icon is in the middle of the Favorites bar. Tap the Iconia icon for more information on installed apps and features. If you cannot see all the icons, tap on the arrow. Note When you first open the Iconia Suite drawer, you will see a summary of the Iconia apps or features. Swipe left to see all the descriptions or tap Skip to continue. Tap the i in the top-right corner to see the descriptions again.
- Using your tablet Access requests When you first open some apps, or use certain functions, your tablet will ask for permission to access some features or information. To allow the app to fully function tap Allow or OK, but if you do not want to share some information you can choose to Cancel or Deny access; however this may cause some apps to function incorrectly. To change permissions later, open the app information in Settings > Apps, then tap Permissions to turn permissions on or off.
Using your tablet - 15 names of apps installed on your tablet, settings, media files from Google Play apps, contacts, bookmarks, and browsing history. Note You can choose what information is included in tablet searches. Swipe right from the Home Screen to open the Google App screen and tap the Menu icon in the top-left corner of the screen. Then tap Settings > Tablet search.
- Using your tablet Status and notification area Status and notification icons are shown at the top of the screen. The top-right corner displays status information such as the time, battery status, and connectivity. The top-left corner displays event notifications, such as new message alerts.
Using your tablet - 17 Icon Name Wi-Fi Battery usage Do not disturb Description Tap to toggle Wi-Fi on and display Wi-Fi settings. Small "up" and "down" arrows mean information is being transmitted. Tap to see battery charge levels and access Battery Saver settings. Tap to silence some or all notifications or alarms. Tap to toggle automatic screen rotation on and off. Tap to toggle Bluetooth on and open Bluetooth Bluetooth settings. Tap to toggle Airplane mode on and off.
- Using your tablet Split-screen mode If you are using a compatible app (not from the Home screen), tap and hold the Overview icon to enter split-screen mode. The app that is open will move to the left (or top) of the screen and the Overview of recently opened apps will open on the other side. Tap on a compatible app to view and use both at the same time. Note You may view two tabs from Chrome in split-screen mode.
Using your tablet - 19 Drag the divider to the edge of the screen or tap and hold the splitscreen icon to exit split-screen mode. Note In certain apps, you may tap and hold selected text or an image and drag it to the other app. Personalizing Home screens You can personalize your Home screen by moving apps, adding or removing widgets, creating folders and by changing the wallpaper. Moving an app or folder Tap and hold an app or folder you want to move.
- Using your tablet 3. Release your finger to place the app. 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. This will create an "Unnamed Folder". Tap the folder icon and then tap the name of the folder to rename it. To remove 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 - 21 Installing apps from a Home screen To remove a downloaded app from the Home screen, tap and hold the item until the Uninstall option appears at the top of the screen. Simply drag the item to the Uninstall option and tap OK. Note You may only uninstall downloaded apps. Apps that were preinstalled on your tablet may not be removed. Adding widgets to a Home screen Tap and hold any open space on a Home screen, then tap Widgets.
- Using your tablet Changing the Home screen wallpaper Tap and hold any open space on the Home screen and tap Wallpapers. To choose from pre-selected background images, tap an image at the bottom of the screen and tap Set wallpaper in the topleft corner of the screen. To choose an image to use as wallpaper tap My photos then select a location that contains images, such as Google Drive, Gallery, and others. If the list of locations is not visible, tap the Menu icon .
Using your tablet - 23 The virtual keyboard When you tap a text box to enter text, an virtual keyboard will appear. Simply tap on keys to enter text. Note The layout of the keyboard (and some button icons) vary slightly, depending on the app and information that is required. Tap the ?123 button to see numbers and special characters, and then tap the =\< key to see more options.
- Using your tablet To turn predictive text on or off with the Google keyboard, swipe left to the list of apps and tap Settings. Tap Languages & input and under Keyboard & input methods, tap Virtual keyboard > Google Keyboard > Text correction. Tap Show suggestions to toggle this feature on or off. Note Predictive text and auto correction not supported in all apps. Editing text You can select and edit text in certain apps, such as text you have entered in a text field.
Using your tablet - 25 word. In both cases, if you previously copied text, a PASTE button displays. 2. If the cursor is not in the desired position, simply drag it to the correct position. 3. Modify the text by typing or deleting text or tapping the PASTE button. Setting an alarm There are two predefined alarms on your tablet by default. To add or edit alarm settings, open Clock from the Home Screen, then tap .
- Using your tablet that must be swiped in the correct order) or a PIN. Swipe left to the list of apps and tap Settings > Security > Screen lock. If you forget your unlock settings, please refer to Unlock pattern, PIN, or password on page 47. Shutting down your tablet If you won’t use your tablet for an extended period of time, turn it off to save battery power. To turn off your tablet (even when locked), press and hold the power button until a menu displays (about one second).
26 - Connecting devices to your tablet 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, FAT32, exFAT, and NTFS file systems. To check card capacity, open Settings > Storage & USB. Your card’s current capacity is listed under SD card.
Connecting devices to your tablet - 27 Your device will now be available as a drive in your computer’s file explorer. For USB options, swipe down from the top of the screen to display the notification area and tap USB for file transfer to choose whether to Transfer files (the recommended option) or Transfer photos (PTP). Connecting a Bluetooth device To connect to a Bluetooth device, you must first pair the devices. To do so, do the following: 1.
28 - Connecting devices to your tablet Only A2DP stereo headsets (playback only, no microphone) are supported. Note Please check for updates to the tablet's software which may add support for additional Bluetooth devices (open Settings > About tablet > System updates > CHECK NOW. Accessories For a complete list of accessories, visit store.acer.com.
Going online - 29 GOING O N LI N E 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, swipe left to the list of apps and tap Settings > Wi-Fi to manage your connection settings. Alternatively, 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.
30 - Going online Browsing the internet In order to browse the internet with your tablet, you must be connected to a network with a connection to the internet. Using the browser To start browsing, tap the Chrome icon on the Home screen. To enter a website address, tap the address box at the top of the page. Enter the address using the keyboard and tap . To navigate forward and backward in your browser’s history, tap the arrow icons. To adjust browser settings and perform other tasks, tap the Menu icon.
Going online - 31 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, 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.
32 - Going online Composing an email 1. Make sure your tablet is connected to the internet. 2. Open Gmail from the Home screen. 3. Tap . 4. Enter the recipient's email address, the subject and message. 5. When you have finished composing your message, tap . Voice Search in Chrome 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.
Going online - 33 Play Store Tap Play Store from the Home screen. Here you can obtain a variety of add-on programs and apps to enhance the functionality of your tablet. 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. You can browse Google Play by category or tap the search icon to search for a specific app.
34 - Going online Using downloaded apps Once you’ve downloaded and installed an app, you may find it in the Home screen. Some apps may be automatically added to an existing folder. For example, apps from Google may be added to the Google folder. Certain apps provide both an app and widget, or only provide a widget (with no app shortcut). See Personalizing Home screens on page 19. Uninstalling downloaded apps If you do not find it useful, you may uninstall a downloaded app.
- Using the camera and video recorder USING THE CAMERA AND VIDEO RECORDER Your tablet features two cameras (front- and rear-facing). This section will take you through all the steps in taking photos and videos with your tablet. To activate the camera or video recorder, tap Camera on the Home screen. Note You can only save photos and videos to internal memory.
Using the camera and video recorder - 37 Settings: Tap the Settings icon to change general, camera, and video settings. Image Options: Tap the arrow icon to rapidly change settings for the selected mode: Exposure, Color effect, White balance, and Scene mode. Shutter/Image buttons: Tap the shutter button to take a photo. Tap the camera button to begin recording. While recording, you are unable to access camera/video settings. Tap the camera again to stop filming. Zoom: To zoom in, reverse pinch the screen.
- Using the camera and video recorder Look for the photo or video you want to view (videos are marked with a small play symbol). Tap the image once to enlarge it; and tap it again to zoom into the image. You can share photos using various services and edit the image using various options. Tap to see which sharing options are available for the file or tap to display image editing options.
Using the camera and video recorder - 39 Camera Adjust camera image settings with these options: Setting Zero shutter delay Anti-shake Face detection Auto scene detection Self timer Capture number Picture size Preview size ISO Face beauty Options On / off On / off On / off On / off Off / 2 seconds / 10 seconds 40 shots / 99 shots (for Continuous shot) 1 megapixel / 5 megapixels Full screen / Standard (4:3) Auto / 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 Default / Wrinkle removal / Whiten Video Adjust video settings
- Advanced settings ADVANCED SETTINGS To access Settings, swipe left on the Home screen and tap Settings. To quickly navigate with a list of main categories, swipe in from the left of the screen. Wireless & Networks Wi-Fi Displays all available wireless networks. Turn the Wi-Fi function on or off. Wireless networks may require a password. Tap the Settings icon in the top-right corner for additional options. Bluetooth Displays all available devices with which you can use Bluetooth.
Advanced settings - 41 Data Usage (background data) 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. If an app is using too much data, or you need to control how your data service is used, open the Data Usage menu, and turn Data Saver on. Tap to see a list of apps installed on your device, you may disable background data for individual apps.
- Advanced settings Device Display You can adjust your tablet screen settings. Open Settings > Display. Item Description Optimizes the picture quality with color tuning and MiraVision color enhancement. Brightness level Adjusts screen brightness. Protects your eyes by reducing blue-light emissions Bluelight Shield from the screen. Set the Home screen and Lock screen background Wallpaper image. Configure how long the tablet is idle before it goes Sleep to sleep mode.
Advanced settings - 43 Notifications Stop apps creating notifications, or restrict how and when the notifications may be seen. Sound Adjust the volume of media, alarms and notifications on your tablet, and change or mute ringtones and other sounds. You may also adjust the volume of media, alarms and notifications using the volume buttons on the edge of the tablet. Apps Closing an application To close an active app, open the Overview screen. Swipe up or down to find the app you wish to close.
- Advanced settings Important You should only Force Stop or Disable apps if you are familiar with the Android operating system. Personal Accounts and synchronization You can sync your calendar, email and contacts on your tablet, and access the latest updates on all your Android devices. Open Settings. Under Personal, tap Accounts. Then tap the appropriate account to access the synchronization settings. To add a new account, tap Add account. Select the type of account and then follow the instructions.
Advanced settings - 45 Changing language and text options To set your location and language input preferences open Settings > Languages & input. System Setting the date and time To set the date and time, open Settings > Date & time. Note If you travel frequently or live in an area that uses daylight saving time, and have mobile network access, activate Automatic time zone. Your tablet will set the date and time based on information it receives from the network.
- 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 - 47 Aspect Question Answer The battery power may be I couldn’t turn on depleted. Recharge the device. Power the device. See Charging your tablet on page 8 for more information. How do I check To check storage status, go to memory status? Settings > Storage. What do I do Storage You may need to delete installed when my device’s apps or move media files to the internal storage is microSD card.
- Specifications SPECIFICATIONS Performance • MTK MT8163 quad-core Cortex A35 1.3 GHz processor • System memory: • 1 GB of DDR3L RAM • 16 GB of flash memory Android™ 7.0 (Nougat) operating system Display • 8.0" HD IPS LCD capacitive multi-touch screen • 1280 x 800 resolution Multimedia • Built-in speaker • Built-in microphone Power • DC power-in (10 W) Connectivity • 802.11a/b/g/n wireless LAN • Bluetooth 4.
Specifications - 49 • 2-megapixel • 720p HD audio/video recording • Rear camera • 5-megapixel • 1080p Full HD audio/video recording Expansion • Micro USB port, OTG support • MicroSD card slot (SDXC, up to 128 GB) Battery • 17.5 Wh 4600 mAh 3.8 V 1-cell Li-ion battery pack Battery life: Up to 9 hours (based on video playback test results) Note Length of battery operation will depend on power consumption which is based on system resource use.
Guidelines for safe battery usage - 51 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).
52 - Guidelines for safe battery usage 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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