Acer Liquid E User Guide 1
© 2010 All Rights Reserved Acer Liquid E Smartphone User Guide Second issue: 01/2010 Acer Liquid E Smartphone Model number: __________________________________ Serial number: ___________________________________ Date of purchase: ________________________________ Place of purchase: ________________________________
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Table of Contents End User Licence Agreement Features and functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Product registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Setting Up Unpacking your smartphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Getting to know your smartphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shooting a video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Viewing photos and videos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Advanced Settings Putting your smartphone in Airplane mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Activating or deactivating connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Adjusting connection settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Getting to know your smartphone Features and functions Your new smartphone offers leading, easy-to-access multimedia and entertainment features. You can: • Access your email while on the move. • Connect to the Internet at high speed, via HSDPA (7.2 Mbps), HSUPA (2 Mbps) or Wi-Fi. • Keep in touch with your friends via your Contacts and social networking applications. Product registration When using your product for the first time, it is recommended that you immediately register it.
Chapter 1: Setting Up Unpacking your smartphone Your new smartphone 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 Liquid E Smartphone Battery Quick Guide USB cable AC adapter Headset Companion CD (only for certain model) Getting to know your smartphone Views No.
No. Item Description 6 Menu button Open the option menu; press and hold to display the keyboard. 7 Mini USB connector Connect to a USB cable/charger. 8 Microphone Internal microphone. 9 Phone speaker Emits audio from your smartphone; suitable for holding to your ear. 10 Volume up/down button Increase or decrease the phone volume. 11 Camera button Activate the camera or take a picture. Press down halfway to auto-focus. 12 Camera A 5-megapixel camera for taking high-resolution images.
Installing or removing the battery Your smartphone uses a replaceable battery to provide power. It is packed seperately from your smartphone and needs to be inserted and charged before you can use the smartphone. Installing the battery Insert your fingernail into the cutout between the battery cover and the phone. Unclip the cover and lift off the battery cover. Place the battery into the battery compartment, lining up the battery connectors with those at the bottom of the compartment.
Installing a SIM or microSD Card To take full advantage of your smartphone’s telephony capabilities, you must install a SIM card. The SIM card holder is located at the bottom of the battery bay. Additionally, you may wish to increase your smartphone’s storage by inserting a microSD Card into the slot provided. This is next to the SIM card slot. 1. Turn off the phone by pressing and holding the power button. 2. Open the cover and remove the battery as described in “Removing the battery“ on page 8. 3.
Chapter 2: Using your Smartphone Turning on for the first time To turn on your smartphone for the first time, press and hold the power button until the screen turns on. You will then be asked to configure some settings before you can use your smartphone. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete setup. Sign in to or create a Google account If you have Internet access, your smartphone allows you to synchronize information with a google account.
To wake your smartphone, press the power button. Your smartphone will display the locked screen; drag the padlock icon to the right to enter the Home screen. For additional security, you may set an unlock pattern, a set of dots that must be tapped in the correct order to access the phone. Open the Applications tab and tap Settings > Location & security > Set unlock pattern. Using the touchscreen Your smartphone uses a touchscreen for selecting items and entering information.
Text assistance The standard Android keyboard has various features that assist you to enter correct text. Tap Menu > Settings > Language & keyboard > XT9 Text Input. From here you can enable or disable the following: Function Description Languages Set the languages that will be available. Keyboard layouts Select the keyboard layout you prefer. There are three layouts available: • Keyboard: A full QWERTY keyboard. • Reduced keyboard: Two letters are available on each key.
The Home screen After rebooting, your smartphone will display the Home screen. This screen gives you quick, icon-based access to many of the frequently-used features of your smartphone. The first time you start your smartphone, you will see some icons on the screen. At the bottom of the screen is the Applications tab which lists all the applications you have installed. Tap the tab to open the Applications tab. Tap an icon to open the application.
(such as a new message). The icons on the right side indicate signal strength, connection, battery status and the time. Drag the Notification area down the screen, or tap the area, to view more information about new events. Icon Description Indicates that storage is running low. Remove programs or files to increase the available storage. SD Card removed. WLAN signal strength. Vibrate mode enabled. SIM card is invalid or not installed. Battery status. Missed call. New/unread message. New/unread email.
Adding or removing shortcuts or widgets To add shortcuts or widgets, tap and hold anywhere on the Home screen to open the Add to Home screen menu. Tap Shortcuts to open a list of quick links to applications and settings you can add to the Home screen. Tap Widgets to open a list of small applications that you can add to your Home screen. Widgets are handy applications that you can add to your Home screen to display various information. You can also add folders to your Home screen.
Chapter 3: Managing contacts Managing your contacts Your smartphone features an address book that allows you to save contacts to either the internal memory or onto your SIM card. Tap Contacts from the Home screen or the Contacts tab from the Dialer to view your contacts. If you don’t have any contacts stored on your phone, you can import your Google account contacts, add a new contact or import any SIM contacts. Press the Menu button to open the menu. Icon Description Add a new contact.
Chapter 4: Making Calls This chapter shows you how to make phone calls, and the various options available to you during your call. Before making a call Check that the phone function is on before you make a call. You can confirm the phone status from the icon on the right-hand side of the Notification area. Icon Description 3G connected: You may make a call. Connected to a 2G network: You may make a call. Airplane mode: Wireless connectivity disconnected.
You can save phone numbers to your Contacts from the Call Log. Please refer to “Adding a contact“ on page 16 for further details. Making a call to one of your contacts 1. Tap the Contacts tab in the dialer or Contacts from the Home screen to view your contacts. 2. Tap a contact. A dialog will open, asking if you want to Call the contact or send the contact an SMS.
Ending a call To end a call, press . Using the speakerphone The speakerphone function allows you to make calls without having to hold your smartphone. This handsfree function is especially useful for multitasking. To activate the speakerphone, tap Speaker. Tap Speaker again to disable the speakerphone. Muting a call To mute a call, tap Mute on the voice call screen to switch off the microphone. Tap Mute again to switch the microphone back on.
Chapter 5: Messaging This chapter shows you how to set up and use the SMS and MMS functions of your smartphone. All SMS and MMS messages are accessed via Messaging. Messaging automatically arranges received and sent messages into threads. To access Messaging tap Messaging on the Home screen. Creating a new message You can use your phone to compose SMS or MMS messages. Tap New message to compose a new message. Enter the recipient’s phone number or name in the To field.
Icon Description Send the message. Replying to a message When a new text message arrives a message icon appears in the Notification area and the message icon on the top of the phone lights up. Tap Messaging on the Home screen to view the message list or expand the Notification area to see a summary of the message. Tap the summary to open the message list. To reply to an SMS or MMS message, open the message from the message list. Enter your text in the text box labeled Type to compose.
Receiving MMS messages When a new MMS message arrives, a message icon appears at the top of the screen and a notification message is displayed. 1. Open Messaging to view a summary of the message. 2. Tap Download to download the message content. Note: Downloads can take a long time, depending on your connection quality. If you reply or open another application, the download will be stopped. Important: You may be charged to download message content, especially if you are roaming.
Chapter 6: Going online Browsing the Internet In order to browse the Internet with your smartphone, you must be connected to a data or wireless network. Using the browser Tap Browser on the Home screen to start browsing. To open a new website, tap the address box at the top of the page. Enter the address using the keyboard and tap Go. To view your browsing history, bookmarks or frequently visited sites, open the browser then press and hold the back button. You may open multiple pages.
Voice Search Note: Voice search is available only in some regions. You can search the Internet using your voice. Open Voice Search from the applications tab, or press and hold the Search button. State your query when you see the “Speak now” prompt. Setting up Email Your smartphone enables you to access your email. Most popular ISPs can be set up in two steps. Tap the Applications tab and then Email to start setting up your email access.
• Facebook: View your Facebook profile and keep up-to-date with your friends. • Maps: Get easy-to-follow directions using Google Maps. • YouTube: View the Most viewed and Most discussed video clips on TouTube. Android market Note: The Android Market may not be available in all countries and regions. Note: You need to have a Google account set up and active on your phone before you can use the Android Market. Tap Market from the applications tab to open the Android Market.
Chapter 7: Using the Camera Your smartphone features a 5-megapixel digital camera mounted on the rear. This section will take you through all the steps in taking photos and videos with your smartphone. Note: You need to have a microSD Card inserted into the microSD slot before using the camera. To activate the camera, press and hold the camera button until the phone vibrates, or open the Applications tab and tap Camera.
Camera settings menu This menu has the following options: • • • • • • • • White balance Anti flicker Color effect Store location ISO Picture size Picture quality Focus mode Taking a photo 1. 2. 3. 4. Ensure you have adjusted the parameters described above. Frame your subject and steady your smartphone. Zoom in or out as needed. Auto focus: Press the camera button down halfway to focus. The focus frame will turn green. Push the button down the rest of the way to take the photo.
Viewing photos and videos After you have taken your photo or video, it is automatically saved. Once you have taken a photo or video, you can view it in Gallery by tapping the thumbnail icon in the upper right corner. Alternatively, open the Applications tab and tap Gallery. From Gallery you can share the file directly using various services. Note: Share options vary depending on the file type.
Chapter 8: Advanced Settings Putting your smartphone in Airplane mode You can enter Airplane mode (also known as flight mode) to turn off telephone and Bluetooth functions and use your smartphone as a handheld device during a flight. Check with your airline to make sure this is permitted onboard. Switch your smartphone off during takeoff and landing as it may interfere with aircraft electronic systems. Turning Airplane mode on or off Note: When Airplane mode is active, the area.
Adjusting connection settings This section will show you how to adjust detailed settings for your phone, data, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connections. Item Description Airplane mode Disable all wireless connections so you can safely use this device onboard an aircraft. Wi-Fi Turn the Wi-Fi function on or off. Wi-Fi settings Set up and manage your wireless access points. Bluetooth Turn the Bluetooth function on or off.
Selecting a network Your phone wil automatically detect your carrier/network settings when you insert a new SIM card. However, you may prefer to manually select a network. This may be a good idea when roaming. Tip: When you are traveling, manually selecting a network may help to reduce your roaming charges. Check with your home service provider for the network offering the most competitive rates at your destination. 1.
urFooz urFooz is your portable profile that lives where you live. • Fooz Creator lets you create a Fooz avatar, which is your virtual look-a-like. • Fooz World lets you edit and manage your Fooz avatar(s), create new avatars and share them on Facebook, MySpace, blogs and more. • Share it lets you post your Fooz card to Facebook, MySpace and other social networks. You can also email it to your friends.
Select Switch Avatar to change your default avatar, modify existing avatars, or create a new avatar. Sharing your Fooz card and avatar urFooz lets you share your Fooz card with friends by posting it to your social networks, blogs, and websites; or emailing it to friends. In Fooz World, select Share it. Select Post to post your Fooz card to Facebook or other social networks, or select Email to email your Fooz card to a friend.
nemoPlayer enables you to listen to music, view video clips and pictures in the following formats. Type Formats Audio playback MP3, AMR, WMA Ringtone MP3, MIDI, iMelody, WAVE, WMA Video recording 3GP, MPEG-4, H.263 Video playback 3GP, MPEG-4, H.263, H.264, WMV Spinlets Spinlets gives you access to your favorite music, movie and television content. Get your favorite music, photos and videos from your mobile phone and share your favorite Spinlets on social networks, websites and more.
Exploring Spinlets widgets When you select an album, you will see a Spinlet. To play the featured song, select the red Play button. To play selected songs, select the Music tab and choose which songs you would like to play. To view artist photos, select the Photos tab. To visit the artist's social networks and websites, select the icons located along the bottom of the screen. Sharing your Spinlets You can share your favorite Spinlets in two ways.
Adjusting the volume Adjust the volume of your phone using the volume button on the side of the phone. Alternatively, you can set the Ringer volume and Media volume by opening the Applications tab and going to Settings > Sound & display. Setting the date and time To set the date and time, open the Applications tab and tap Settings > Date & time. Tip: If you travel frequently or live in an area that uses daylight saving time, activate Automatic from this menu.
Resetting your smartphone You may have to perform a reset if your smartphone fails to respond when buttons are pressed or the screen is tapped. Note: Before performing a reset, ensure that your smartphone is not locked. Press any key or tap the screen to see if the phone responds. Clean boot A clean boot will restore your smartphone to the factory settings. Warning! You should only perform a clean boot when all other options have failed to restore your smartphone to an operational state.
Chapter 9: Accessories and Tips This chapter shows you how to use accessories with your smartphone, as well as provide useful tips for when you are using your smartphone. Using the headset Your smartphone comes packaged with a headset with built-in microphone for handsfree use when making calls. To use the headset, plug it into the 3.5 mm headphone jack at the top of the phone. When the headset is plugged in, all audio is routed to the headset, and the speakers are turned off.
7. When the connection status turns to green, it means that the connection is successful. 8. You can now connect to the Internet using your PC or notebook. 9. When finished, press Disconnect in the main screen. Note: If the connection fails, please try to restart and reconnect your smartphone to your PC, and then repeat the installation. Note: Acer Easy Link can run on the following operating systems: Windows XP/Vista (32-/64-bit) / Windows 7 (32-/64-bit). Note: Updates are available at the Acer website.
Appendix FAQ and troubleshooting This section lists frequently asked questions that may arise during the use of your smartphone, 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.
Other sources of help For information on: Refer to: This User Guide, which provides online Programs on your smartphone and additional programs that can be installed reference for using your smartphone. on your smartphone Up-to-date information regarding your smartphone www.acer.com Service enquiries www.acer.com/support/ mobile.acer.com Warnings and precautions • Do not use this product near water. • Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand or table.
lifetime of the battery, charging will not occur at low (below 0 °C/32 °F) or high (over 40 °C/104 °F) temperatures. The full performance of a new battery is achieved only after two or three complete charge and discharge cycles. The battery can be charged and discharged hundreds of times, but it will eventually wear out. When the talk and standby times are noticeably shorter than normal, buy a new battery.
Remember to follow any special regulations in force in any area, and always switch off your device when its use is prohibited or when it may cause interference or danger. Use the device only in its normal operating positions. To successfully transmit data files or messages, this device requires a good quality connection to the network. In some cases, transmission of data files or messages may be delayed until such a connection is available.
Potentially explosive environments Switch off your device when in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere and obey all signs and instructions. Potentially explosive atmospheres include areas where you would normally be advised to turn off your vehicle engine. Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death. Switch off the device at refueling points such as near gas pumps at service stations.
Taking care of your smartphone 1. DO take care not to scratch the screen of your smartphone. Keep the screen clean. When working with your smartphone, use your finger or fingernail. Never use an actual pen or pencil or other sharp object on the screen surface. 2. DO NOT expose your smartphone to rain or moisture. Do not let water enter the circuitry through the front panel buttons or expansion slots. In general, treat your smartphone as you would a mobile phone or other small electronic device. 3.
Specifications Performance • Qualcomm QSD 8250, 768 MHz • System memory: • 512 MB of SDRAM • 512 MB of Flash ROM • Google Android operating system Display • 3.5” TFT-LCD capacitive touchscreen • 800 x 480 resolution • 65K colors support Multimedia • • • • CD-quality stereo output Mono speaker 0.5 W (max) Omni-directional microphone Formats supported Type Formats Audio playback MP3, AMR, WMA Ringtone MP3, MIDI, iMelody, WAVE, WMA Video recording 3GP, MPEG-4, H.263 Video playback 3GP, MPEG-4, H.
Expansion • microSD memory card (up to 32 GB) Battery • High density, rechargeable 1350 mAh Lithium Polymer battery (replaceable) 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 powerdemanding applications will shorten battery life between charges. Dimensions • Stylish, light and robust design Height 115 mm Width 64 mm Thickness 12.75 mm (13.
Regulatory information Compliant with Russian regulatory certification LCD pixel statement The LCD unit is produced with high-precision manufacturing techniques. Nevertheless, some pixels may occasionally misfire or appear as black or red dots. This has no effect on the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction. Radio device regulatory notice Note: Regulatory information below is for models with wireless LAN and/or Bluetooth only.
Note: Channels 10 through 13 inclusive operate in the band 2446.6 MHz to 2483.5 MHz. There are few possibilities for outdoor use: On private property or on the private property of public persons, use is subject to a preliminary authorization procedure by the Ministry of Defense, with maximum authorized power of 100 mW in the 2446.5 - 2483.5 MHz band. Use outdoors on public property is not permitted. In the departments listed below, for the entire 2.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. RF exposure warning The equipment complies with FCC RF exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. The antenna(s) used for this transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. RF exposure information (SAR) This mobile phone meets the government's requirements for exposure to radio waves.
cochlear implants) users may detect a buzzing, humming, or whining noise. Some hearing devices are more immune than others to this interference noise, and phones also vary in the amount of interference they generate. The wireless telephone industry has developed ratings for some of their mobile phones, to assist hearing-device users in finding phones that may be compatible with their hearing devices. Not all phones have been rated. Phones that have been rated have a label on the box.
Ce dispositif de radiocommunication de catégorie II respecte la norme CNR-310 d'Industrie Canada. Important note IC radiation exposure statement This EUT is compliance with SAR for general population/uncontrolled exposure limits in IC RSS-102 and had been tested in accordance with the measurement methods and procedures specified in IEEE 1528. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 2.5 cm between the radiator and your body.
NCC warning 警語 經型式認證合格之低功率射頻電機，非經許可，公司、商號或使用者均不得擅自變更頻率、 加大功率或變更原設計之特性及功能。 低功率射頻電機之使用不得影響飛航安全及干擾合法通信；經發現有干擾現象時，應立即停 用，並改善至無干擾時方得繼續使用。 前項合法通信，指依電信法規定作業之無線電通信。 低功率射頻電機須忍受合法通信或工業、科學及醫療用電波輻射性電機設備之干擾，減少電磁 波影響，請妥善使用。 Lithium-ion battery warning ATTENZIONE! Rischio di esplosione della batteria se sostituita in modo errato. Sostituire la batteria con un una di tipo uguale o equivalente consigliata dalla fabbrica. Non disperdere le batterie nell’ambiente.
Acer Incorporated Date: March 12, 2010 Declaration of Conformity We, Acer Incorporated, of 8F., No. 88, Sec. 1, Hsin Tai Wu Rd., Hsichih, Taipei hsien, 221, Taiwan Declare under sole responsibility that the product: Model: S100 Description: Smart Handheld To which this declaration relates, is in conformity with the following standards and/or other normative documents: • • • • • • • • • EN 301 511 V9.0.2 EN 300 328 V1.7.1 EN 301 908-1 / -2 V3.2.1 EN 300 440-1 V1.4.1 / EN300 440-2 V1.2.1 EN 301 489-1 V1.8.
B battery charging ...........................................8 information ....................................47 Bluetooth connections ....................................31 headset ...........................................38 C call history ..............................................17 calls answering .......................................18 ending ............................................19 onscreen options ............................18 camera icons and indicators .......................
