User Guide Acer Liquid MT (S120)
© 2011 All Rights Reserved Acer Liquid MT (S120) User Guide Original issue: 08/2011 Acer Liquid MT (S120) Model number: __________________________________ Serial number: ___________________________________ Date of purchase: ________________________________ Place of purchase: ________________________________
Table of Contents End User License Agreement Features and functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Product registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Setting Up Unpacking your smartphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Getting to know your smartphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shooting a video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Viewing photos and videos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Geotagging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Advanced Settings Putting your smartphone in Airplane mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Adjusting settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
End User License Agreement IMPORTANT-READ CAREFULLY: THIS END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT ("AGREEMENT") IS A LEGAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN YOU (EITHER AN INDIVIDUAL OR A SINGLE ENTITY), AND ACER INC. INCLUDING ITS SUBSIDIARIES ("ACER") FOR THE SOFTWARE (WHETHER PROVIDED BY ACER OR BY ACER'S LICENSORS OR SUPPLIERS) THAT ACCOMPANIES THIS AGREEMENT, INCLUDING ANY ASSOCIATED MEDIA, PRINTED MATERIALS AND RELATED USER ELECTRONIC DOCUMENTATION WHICH MAY BE BRANDED "ACER" ("SOFTWARE").
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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+ (DL 14.4 Mbps / UL 2 Mbps) or Wi-Fi. • Keep in touch with your friends via your Contacts and social networking applications. • Listen to rich, full-impact audio via Dolby Mobile.
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 MT (S120) smartphone Battery Quick Guide USB cable AC adapter Headset Warranty card Getting to know your smartphone Views No.
No. Item Description 7 Phone speaker Emits audio from your smartphone; suitable for holding to your ear. 8 IR LED Works in conjunction with the proximity sensor. 9 Proximity and light sensor Dims the display and deactivates the touchscreen when the device is brought near the face during a call. Adjusts the display brightness depending on lighting conditions. 10 Home button Returns to the Home screen; press and hold to view recently-used applications, tap an icon to open the associated program.
Charge indicator: LED state Description Off Normal status. Constantly on Battery is fully charged and the device is plugged in. Slow flashing Device plugged in: Battery is charging. Device unplugged: Battery is low and should be charged. Fast flashing Battery is critically low and needs to be charged urgently. Note: If the phone’s battery is completely discharged, it may take a minute or two for the indicator to start flashing after you plug the phone in.
Installing the battery Slide the battery cover down and lift up. Place the battery into the battery compartment, lining up the battery connectors with those at the top of the compartment. Align the tabs on the battery cover and carefully slide the battery cover until it clicks into place. CAUTION: RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS.
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.
Waking your smartphone If the screen is off and the smartphone does not react to any taps on the screen or front panel button, then it has been locked and is in sleep mode. Press the power button to wake your smartphone. Your smartphone will display the widgets screen. Unlock your smartphone by dragging the peel up or to the right. 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.
Text assistance The Android keyboard has various features that assist you to enter correct text. Tap Menu > Settings > Language & keyboard > Android keyboard. From here you can enable or disable the following: Function Description Quick fixes Corrects commonly typed mistakes. Show suggestions Shows suggested words while you are typing. Auto-complete Inserts the suggested word whenever you tap space or a punctuation mark.
The Idle screen When you start your smartphone, or wake it from power saving, it will display the Idle screen. This screen protects your smartphone from accidental access and gives you quick access to information and simple controls with pre-installed widgets such as the time or weather, or additional controls. Adding or removing widgets To add widgets, tap Home Decor from the applications menu, and select the setup icon under Idle Screen. Tap Add widget to open a list of available widgets.
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. At the bottom of the screen is the application dock which displays default applications. Tap an icon to open the application. Drag the application dock towards the top of the screen to see the applications menu. To change applications, see “Changing application dock icons“ on page 20.
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. There are some pre-defined folders available or you can add a New folder. This will be placed on your Home screen and named Folder.
Home Decor You can change the wallpaper, configure sound alerts, and personalize your Idle screen by tapping Home Decor from the applications menu. Or press the menu button while in the Home screen, and tap Home Decor. Select a wallpaper from the first row, or open your own pictures from the second row. Tap the image you wish to use as your smartphone’s wallpaper. If you choose an image that is not the correct size, you will be asked to crop the image to the correct size.
Notification area The Notification area is at the top of the screen. This area contains a variety of icons to inform you of your phone’s status. The left side of the Notification area displays event icons that indicate a new event (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. You can also use the slide bar to switch between pages.
Icon Description Icon Description Alarm is set GPS is on Speakerphone is on Receiving location data from GPS New Gmail message More notifications New/unread SMS/MMS Call in progress Problem with sending SMS/MMS Call in progress using Bluetooth New Google Talk message Missed call New voicemail Call on hold Upcoming event Call forwarding is activated Syncing data Song is playing Problem with sign-in or sync Uploading data SD card or USB storage is full Downloading data An open wirele
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 contacts from your SIM or SD card. Tap to add a contact, Menu button to open the menu.
• • • • • Enter a nickname. Link a website. Assign the contact to a group Assign a ringtone Divert calls from the contact to voicemail To assign an image to your contact, tap the silhouette and select whether to take a photo or select an image from your smartphone’s picture gallery. Tip: You may also create a contact from an already dialed or received number, see “Saving a dialed number to contacts“ on page 26.
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 Connected: You may make a call. Airplane mode: Wireless connectivity disconnected. Please disable airplane mode before trying to make a call.
Viewing missed calls Missed calls will be displayed by the call indicator in the Notification area with the icon. 1. Open the notification list by tapping the Notification area to display the details of the missed calls. 2. Select the call from the list and tap Return call to return the missed call. You can save phone numbers to your contacts list from the Call Log. Please refer to “Adding a contact“ on page 21 for further details.
The voice call screen Once you have dialed your number the voice call screen appears, which displays the number/contact you are talking to, the call duration and the dialpad tab. Answering or declining a call When you have an incoming call, the number will be shown on the screen. To accept or decline the call, tap the appropriate button. If you are answering a call from a locked state, slide the bar to answer the call. To reject a call from a locked state, press the power button.
Voice call options Icon Description Place the call on hold. Mute a call. Speakerphone. Access the keypad while a call is in progress. Add a second call. Bluetooth headset. Saving a dialed number to contacts You can save a number you have dialed to your contacts for future use. 1. Select the number from the Call log tab, and tap Add to contacts. 2. Tap Create new contact and select how to complete the action. Please refer to “Adding a contact“ on page 21.
Chapter 5: Messaging This chapter shows you how to set up and use the Phone messages, Social messages and Social events 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 Phone (SMS and MMS) messages. Tap New message to compose a new 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. Press the Menu button to see available options.
Important: You may be charged to download message content, especially if you are roaming. Please contact your provider if you have any questions. 3. Tap the message to view the content. 4. To reply to the message, enter your text in the text box labeled Type to compose and tap Send. Simple text replies will be sent as SMS messages. If you wish to attach a file, press the Menu button and tap Attach. You will be presented with a menu of options. 5.
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. With voice actions, you can send text messages, place calls, send emails, find directions of establishments, automatically call establishments, search the Internet and even send a note to yourself using your voice. Open Voice Search from the Applications menu, or press and hold the Search button. Press and hold the Search button again to display the “Speak now” prompt, and state your command. Setting up your Google email 1.
Setting up Email Your smartphone enables you to access your email. Most popular ISPs can be set up in two steps. Tap Email to start setting up your email account. If necessary, enter your email address and tap Manual setup to enter the parameters manually. Tap Next to finish the setup process. 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.
Uninstalling downloaded applications Once you’ve downloaded and installed an application, you may uninstall the application by tapping Settings from the Applications menu. Select Applications > Manage applications. Tap the application you wish to uninstall, tap Uninstall and confirm the uninstall. Acer SocialJogger Acer SocialJogger combines your social network updates in one location, allowing you to quickly follow what your friends are doing across several platforms.
Using the map Tap the Maps icon in the applications menu. Drag the map with your finger to move the map around. To zoom in or out: 1. Tap the plus or minus signs on the lower right corner, or 2. Double tap a location on the map to zoom in on the location, and tap once to zoom out, or 3. Touch an area with two fingers at once and spread them apart to zoom in, and pinch them together to zoom out. Important: Not all zoom levels are available for all locations.
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. To activate the camera, long press the camera button or open the Applications menu and tap Camera. Camera icons and indicators In the camera window, the icons on the left screen allow you to set the focus, turn the flash on/off, view the gallery, or switch between camera and camcorder.
Camera settings menu To adjust the settings, tap Menu. The menu options are: Icon Description Set the photo quality. Set brightness, contrast, saturation, and sharpness. Set the white balance — Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent, Incandescent. Set the timer — Off, 2 seconds, 10 seconds. Set other settings: Capture mode, Anti-shake, Effect, ISO, Auto exposure, Time stamp, Store location, Review duration, JPEG quality, Anti-banding, Reset to default. Taking a photo 1. 2. 3. 4.
Supported formats Type Formats Image JPEG Video MPEG-4, H.263 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 in the lower left corner. Alternatively, open the Applications menu and tap Gallery. From Gallery you can share the file directly using various services. You can also view your photos and videos using nemoPlayer. 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 1. Press and hold the power button until you get the phone options menu.
Item Description Mobile networks Set your options for connecting to mobile networks. Important: If your phone is in Airplane mode, the option to turn Bluetooth on will be disabled. Please refer to “Putting your smartphone in Airplane mode“ on page 38 for instructions on turning Airplane mode on or off. Adjusting Bluetooth settings You can use Bluetooth to exchange information between your smartphone and other mobile devices.
Selecting a network Your phone will 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.
Display You can adjust your phone display settings by tapping Settings > Display. Item Description Brightness Adjust screen brightness. Auto-rotate screen Enable rotation of the screen when device is tilted. Animation Enable window animations. Screen timeout Set a delay before the screen will be turned off. Touch panel sensitivity Adjust the touch panel sensitivity. Phone settings Many phone settings are automatically configured by your smartphone when you insert a SIM card.
Synchronization You can sync your calendar, email and contacts on your phone and never worry about losing them again. Sync in real time or adjust it as you please. Tap Menu > Settings > Accounts & sync to access the synchronization settings. To have your smartphone auto-sync, make sure Background data and Auto-sync are checked. To manage synchronization of individual accounts, tap an account to see their settings. Google Sync In Google, you can set synchronization for contacts, email and calendar.
FM radio The FM radio allows you to listen to your favorite stations while on the move. Headphones must be inserted to the 3.5 mm jack as it functions as an antenna. You can access the radio by tapping Radio from the Applications menu. Tap the power button on the upper right corner to turn the radio off. Multimedia playback Your smartphone comes supplied with a variety of programs that you can use to enjoy multimedia content.
Media server Your phone can act as a digital media server using uPnP technology. This means that you can use it to send media content to other uPnP-enabled home entertainment devices that are connected to a home wireless network. To set up the media server, open the Applications menu and tap Media server. You will need to enable Share Contents before you can start using the service. Adjusting the volume Adjust the volume of your phone using the volume button on the side of the phone.
Managing applications App-2-SD When installing an application, you may have a choice to install the program to the internal memory or installed memory card. Note: Not all programs support App-2-SD. Please see application specifications for compatibility. Warning! Make sure you trust the source of any program you install. If you are not sure of the source, do not install a program. Installing programs from unknown sources increases your risk of virus attacks and theft of personal and private data.
Warning! This will erase all your personal information, any contacts stored on your phone and any programs you installed. If your phone is responding to screen input Open Settings from the Applications menu, then tap Privacy > Factory data reset; click Reset phone and then Erase everything to format your phone.
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 side of the phone. When the headset is plugged in, all audio is routed to the headset, and the speakers are turned off.
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.
Aspect Question Answer Heat The phone heats up when charging or making long duration calls. It is normal for the phone to heat up when charging. When charging is complete, it will return to its normal temperature. It is also normal for the phone to heat up during long periods of use, such as watching a video or a long phone conversation. Other sources of help For information on: Refer to: Up-to-date information regarding your smartphone www.acer.com Service enquiries www.acer.com/support mobile.
follow these guidelines may cause the battery to leak acid, become hot, explode or ignite and cause injury and/or damage. Do not pierce, open or disassemble the battery. If the battery leaks and you come into contact with the leaked fluids, rinse thoroughly with water and seek medical attention immediately. For safety reasons, and to prolong the lifetime of the battery, charging will not occur at low (below 0 °C/32 °F) or high (over 40 °C/104 °F) temperatures.
Operating environment Warning! For safety reasons, turn off all wireless or radio transmitting devices when using your smartphone device under the following conditions. These devices may include, but are not limited to: wireless LAN (WLAN), Bluetooth and/or 3G. 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.
wireless equipment is improperly installed, and the air bag inflates, serious injury could result. Using your device while flying in aircraft is prohibited. Switch off your device before boarding an aircraft. The use of wireless teledevices in an aircraft may be dangerous to the operation of the aircraft, disrupt the wireless telephone network, and may be illegal.
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 MSM7230-1, 800 MHz • System memory: • 512 MB of SDRAM • 512 MB of Flash ROM • Google Android operating system Display • 3.61” WVGA TFT-LCD Capacitive Touch Panel • 800 x 480 resolution • 65K colors support Multimedia • • • • • CD-quality stereo output Mono speaker 0.
Expansion • microSD memory card (up to 32 GB) Battery • High density, rechargeable 1500 mAh Lithium-Ion 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 Height 115 mm Width 63 mm Thickness 13.
Regulatory information Compliant with Russian regulatory certification RoHS compliance This product is in compliance with Directive 2002/95/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 January 2003, on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS) and its amendments. 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.
France: Restricted wireless frequency bands Some areas of France have a restricted frequency band. The worst case maximum authorized power indoors is: • 10 mW for the entire 2.4 GHz band (2400 MHz - 2483.5 MHz) • 100 mW for frequencies between 2446.5 MHz and 2483.5 MHz Note: Channels 10 through 13 inclusive operate in the band 2446.6 MHz to 2483.5 MHz.
List of National Codes This equipment may be operated in the following countries: Country Austria Belgium Cyprus Czech Republic Denmark Estonia Finland France Germany Greece Hungary Ireland Italy Latvia Lithuania Luxembourg ISO 3166 (2 letter code) AT BE CY CZ DK EE FI FR DE GR HU IE IT LV LT LU Country Malta Netherlands Poland Portugal Slovakia Slovenia Spain Sweden United Kingdom Iceland Liechtenstein Norway Switzerland Bulgaria Romania Turkey ISO 3166 (2 letter code) MT NT PL PT SK SL ES SE GB IS LI N
RF exposure information (SAR) This mobile phone meets the government's requirements for exposure to radio waves. This phone is designed and manufactured not to exceed the emission limits for exposure to radio frequency (RF) energy set by the Federal Communications Commission of the U.S. Government. The exposure standard for wireless mobile phones employs a unit of measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR. The SAR limit set by the FCC is 1.6 W/kg.
Trying out the phone with your hearing device is the best way to evaluate it for your personal needs. M-Ratings: Phones rated M3 or M4 meet FCC requirements and are likely to generate less interference with hearing devices than phones that are not labeled. M4 is the better/ higher of the two ratings. T-Ratings: Phones rated T3 or T4 meet FCC requirements and are likely to be more usable with a hearing device's telecoil ("T Switch" or "Telephone Switch") than unrated phones.
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 1 cm between the radiator and your body. This device and its antenna(s) must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
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。 Note: SAR 標準值 2.0 W/kg; 送測產品實測值為 : 0.181 W/kg 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: September 16, 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: S120 Description: Smart HandHeld To which this declaration relates, is in conformity with the following standards and/ or other normative documents: zEN 301 511 V9.0.2 zEN 300 328 V1.7.1 zEN 301 908-1/ -2 V3.2.1 zEN 300 440-1 V1.5.1/ EN300 440-2 V1.3.1 zEN 301 489-1 V1.8.1/ -3 V1.4.
