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Your guides iii First things first We would like to thank you for making an Acer computer your choice for meeting your mobile computing needs. Your guides To help you use your Acer computer, we have designed a set of guides: The setup poster helps you get started with setting up your computer. The printed Quick Guide shows you the location of the components, ports and connectors of your computer. It also provides a handy reference tool to using the many unique features of this computer.
iv First things first • Use the Windows shutdown command Click on Start then click on Shut Down. • Use the power button Note: If you cannot power off the computer normally, press and hold the power button for more than four seconds to shut down the computer. If you turn off the computer and want to turn it on again, wait at least two seconds before powering up. Taking care of your computer Your computer will serve you well if you take care of it. • Do not expose the computer to direct sunlight.
Basic care and tips for using your computer • v Use only batteries of the same kind as replacements. Turn the power off before removing or replacing batteries. Note: If your battery requires replacing, please contact your nearest Acer service center. Do not attempt to replace the battery yourself. • Do not tamper with batteries. Keep them away from children. • Dispose of used batteries according to local regulations. Recycle if possible.
vi Information for your safety and comfort Information for your safety and comfort Safety instructions Read these instructions carefully. Keep this document for future reference. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. Turning the product off before cleaning Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
Safety instructions vii Warnings • Do not use this product near water. • Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand or table. If the product falls, it could be seriously damaged. • Slots and openings are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating. These openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface.
viii Information for your safety and comfort the plug into a non-grounded power outlet. Contact your electrician for details. Warning! The grounding pin is a safety feature. Using a power outlet that is not properly grounded may result in electric shock and/or injury. Note: The grounding pin also provides good protection from unexpected noise produced by other nearby electrical devices that may interfere with the performance of this product.
Safety instructions ix Guidelines for safe battery usage This computer uses a Lithium-ion battery. Do not use it in a humid, wet 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).
x Information for your safety and comfort Warning! Batteries may explode if not handled properly. Do not disassemble or dispose of them in fire. Keep them away from children. Follow local regulations when disposing of used batteries. Telephone line safety • Disconnect all telephone lines from the equipment when not in use and/or before servicing. • To avoid the remote risk of electric shock from lightning, do not connect the telephone line to this equipment during lightning or thunderstorms.
Medical devices xi Medical devices Operation of any radio transmitting equipment, including wireless phones, may interfere with the functionality of inadequately protected medical devices. Consult a physician or the manufacturer of the medical device to determine if they are adequately shielded from external RF energy or if you have any questions. Switch off your device in health care facilities when any regulations posted in these areas instruct you to do so.
xii Information for your safety and comfort 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.
Tips and information for comfortable use • Pain, swelling or throbbing. • Stiffness or tightness. • Coldness or weakness. xiii If you have these symptoms, or any other recurring or persistent discomfort and/or pain related to computer use, consult a physician immediately and inform your company's health and safety department. The following section provides tips for more comfortable computer use.
xiv Information for your safety and comfort • Eliminate glare and reflections by: • Placing your display in such a way that the side faces the window or any light source. • Minimizing room light by using drapes, shades or blinds. • Using a task light. • Changing the display's viewing angle. • Using a glare-reduction filter. • Using a display visor, such as a piece of cardboard extended from the display's top front edge. • Avoid adjusting your display to an awkward viewing angle.
iii iii iii iii iv iv iv v vi vi x xi xi xii xii xii xii 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 5 6 6 7 7 8 8 9 10 10 11 13 14 15 15 18 18 Contents First things first Your guides Basic care and tips for using your computer Turning your computer on and off Taking care of your computer Taking care of your AC adapter Taking care of your battery pack Cleaning and servicing Information for your safety and comfort Safety instructions Operating environment Medical devices Vehicles Potentially explosive environments Emergency calls
DMS (Digital Media Server) devices Display media content Save media content Search media Media sharing settings Device Control SocialJogger Sharing content Settings Acer Backup Manager Power management Recovering your system Battery pack Battery pack characteristics Maximizing the battery's life Charging the battery Checking the battery level Battery low warning Expanding through options Connectivity options Built-in network feature Universal Serial Bus (USB) High-Definition Multimedia Interface BIOS utilit
Connect the tablet to the docking station / keyboard 1 After setting up your computer as illustrated in the setup poster, let us show you around your new Acer computer. You can enter information into you new computer via the touchscreen or with the docking station / keyboard. Note: The docking station / keyboard is optional. Connect the tablet to the docking station / keyboard Align the two arrows printed beneath the screen with the two pins on the docking station / keyboard. Press the tablet down.
English 2 Your Acer tablet PC tour Tablet PC Your new computer has two components, the tablet and the docking station / keyboard. The following set of images will show you the Tablet PC. The views are labeled as if you are holding the Tablet with the screen towards you and the cameras at the top. Front view 1 2 3 No. Item Description 1 Latch Secures the tablet to the docking station / keyboard when closed. 2 Integrated webcam Web camera for video communication.
Tablet PC 3 English Back view 1 2 3 No. Item Description 1 Integrated webcam Web camera for video communication. 2 SIM card slot Accepts a 3G SIM card. 3 Speaker Delivers audio output. Top view 1 No. Item Description 1 Ventilation slot Provides adequate air flow to maintain a safe operating temperature.
English 4 Your Acer tablet PC tour Bottom view 1 2 3 4 No. Icon Item Description 1 USB 2.0 port Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 2 Lock switch Locks the screen orientation. Note: Display orientation may be fixed when applications designed for a specific orientation are running. These include games, video calls, and other full-screen applications. 3 Dock connector Connects to the supplied keyboard / docking station. USB port may also be used as a standard USB port.
Booting your tablet Item Description 6 2-in-1 card reader Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC). Note: Push to remove/install the card. Only one card can operate at any time. 7 HDMI port Supports high-definition digital video connections. Right view 1 No. Icon Item Description 1 DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter. Booting your tablet There are three ways to boot your tablet: 1 Quick boot: Press the power button; no external USB keyboard support before Windows boots.
English 6 Your Acer tablet PC tour Docking station / keyboard The following set of images show you the optional docking station / keyboard. Top view 1 2 3 4 5 No. Item Description 1 Dock connector Connects to the tablet. 2 Keyboard A standard keyboard with full-size keys. 3 Acer FineTrack pointing device Pointing device to control cursor movement. 4 Latch Secures the tablet to the docking station / keyboard when closed.
Docking station / keyboard English Front view 7 1 No. Item Description 1 Secures the tablet to the docking station / keyboard when closed. Latch Left view 1 2 No. Icon Item Description 1 Ethernet (RJ-45) port Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000based network. 2 USB 2.0 port Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera).
English 8 Your Acer tablet PC tour Right view 1 No. Icon Item Description 1 USB 2.0 port Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera).
9 Acer Ring incorporates a number of useful functions and tools in one easyto-use interface. Tap the touchscreen with all five fingers at once to display Acer Ring. Icon Item Description Sync Opens the data synchronization tool. Game Opens Acer GameZone. Calculator Opens the Windows Calculator. Webcam Opens the Acer CrystalEye webcam utility. Snipping tool Opens the Windows Snipping Tool. Disk Clean Opens the disk cleaning tool.
English 10 Acer Ring Sync function Press to run all existing sync/backup jobs, including sync jobs created in the Migration and Synchronization Wizard. Please refer to Acer Backup Manager on page 26. Clean Disk function The Clean Disk functions lists files that have not been used recently and have been successfully backed up. You can delete the files on that list, knowing you can restore these files from backup copies at a later date if required.
11 TouchBrowser is specifically designed to offer you a more comfortable web surfing experience when using touch input. Open Acer Ring and tap the TouchBrowser AppCard to launch the browser. The toolbar at the top of the screen gives you easy control over the open page.
English 12 TouchBrowser To enter a website address, tap the URL bar. A keyboard icon will display, allowing you to open a virtual keyboard and enter text, or use handwriting to enter the URL. 1 2 4 3 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 No. Item Description 1 Back Go back one page. 2 Forward Go forward to the next page in the browsing history. 3 Home Open the defined home page. 4 Tabs Shows the pages currently open. 5 Open new tab Tap to open a new tab.
13 To add a page to your Favorites, tap the Add to Favorites icon, give the page a name (the page title will be used by default) and select a folder to save the URL to.
English 14 My Journal My Journal My Journal is a handy place for you to keep clippings of websites and other information you may want to refer to later. You can organize the information you wish to view from a number of sources on a single, easy-to-view page. Open Acer Ring and scroll through the AppCards to My Journal. Tap the AppCard to open the application. Website content is automatically updated each time you open the journal page.
Editing pages English Note: When you have finished editing your clips, tap 15 to return to viewing mode. If you want to edit a web clip at a later time, tap the edit icon to enter edit mode. Editing pages In edit mode, you can resize web clips by dragging the corners of the web clip to the size you want. You can also move web clips to other pages by dragging the web clip to the tab for the page you want to move the clip to. Tap the name of a tab to rename the tab.
English 16 My Journal Tap the browser screen to select the area you want to crop; tap and drag on any of the circles on the corner of the crop window to expand it to include all the information you want to capture. When you have finished selecting the area you want to crop, tap the area to open a menu that will allow you to paste the content into My Journal or Copy it to the clipboard. You can also Save bitmap as... or Discard the web clip.
Web Clip To delete a web clip, tap the clip in My Journal and tap the trash can icon. Note: If the web clip comes from a site that requires a login, the clip will be grayed out and a key icon will show to indicate that it requires a login. Tap the clip to open the login page in My Journal. Note: If an Internet connection to the website is unavailable, the clip will indicate that the connection is unavailable. Tap the clip to refresh the data.
English 18 Acer clear.fi Acer clear.fi Acer clear.fi is a home media database viewer and controller. It allows you to browse media contents on devices that are on the same subnet. Media content types When you launch Acer clear.fi, you can choose the media content type. There are three types defined: Video, Music, and Photo. DMS (Digital Media Server) devices DMS devices include DLNA-compliant personal computers and NAS (Network Attached Storage) devices.
Media sharing settings 19 If you want to save media content to a remote device, you need to do the following: 1 Choose the media content. 2 Select Save To. 3 Select the files you wish to save, then send them to the remote device. The target icon will change to display the status. You can view the save status progress bar on the target. Click the target to display a dialog box that allows you to cancel the process.
English 20 Device Control Device Control Device Control is a convenient way for you to control the screen brightness, turn the backlight on or off, and adjust the volume to suit your needs. It also indicates the location of each port on your computer and allows you to turn your connectivity devices on or off, select a power scheme, lock your computer, turn it off, or place it in Sleep mode.
21 To safely remove the device, select Eject from the menu. There is also a context menu available for the HDMI connector. English inserted a storage device into a USB port, you may tap the USB icon to open a context menu. Tap Open to view the files in Windows Explorer.
English 22 SocialJogger SocialJogger Open Acer Ring and tap the SocialJogger AppCard. SocialJogger gives you one-touch access to popular social networking sites: Facebook, YouTube and Flickr.
23 Tap Continue to log into your account(s): Facebook English Tap Log In to open the login wizard. You can log into all three supported services from a single login wizard. If you don’t already have an account with the supported services, you can create an account from the wizard.
English 24 SocialJogger YouTube Flickr Sharing content You can upload content to each service by tapping the Share on icon in the upper right-hand corner of the page.
Settings 25 Settings You can adjust the settings for each service by tapping the Settings icon. This opens the settings window with a tab for each service. English three service pages. Drag and drop the content you want to share to the desired service.
English 26 Acer Backup Manager Acer Backup Manager Acer Backup Manager includes a Migration and Synchronization Wizard which runs after Windows 7 setup is complete. Additionally, you can launch it by double-clicking the desktop shortcut. It helps you migrate system settings (e.g., email settings and Internet Explorer Favorites) from an existing computer to your new tablet PC.
27 This computer has a built-in power management unit that monitors system activity. System activity refers to any activity involving one or more of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to the computer, and video memory. If no activity is detected for a period of time (called an inactivity timeout), the computer stops some or all of these devices in order to conserve energy.
English 28 Battery pack Battery pack The computer uses a battery pack that gives you long use between charges. Battery pack characteristics The battery pack has the following characteristics: • Employs current battery technology standards. • Delivers a battery-low warning. The battery is recharged whenever you connect the computer to the AC adapter. Your computer supports charge-in-use, enabling you to recharge the battery while you continue to operate the computer.
Charging the battery 29 Use this conditioning process for all new batteries, or if a battery hasn't been used for a long time. Warning: Do not expose battery packs to temperatures below 0° C (32° F) or above 45° C (113° F). Extreme temperatures may adversely affect the battery pack. By following the battery conditioning process you condition your battery to accept the maximum possible charge.
English 30 Battery pack Battery low warning When using battery power pay attention to the Windows power meter. Warning: Connect the AC adapter as soon as possible after the battery-low warning appears. Data will be lost if the battery becomes fully depleted and the computer shuts down. When the battery low warning appears, the recommended course of action depends on your situation: Situation Recommended Action The AC adapter and 1.
Connectivity options 31 Your computer offers you a complete mobile computing experience. Connectivity options Ports allow you to connect peripheral devices to your computer as you would with a desktop PC. For instructions on how to connect different external devices to the computer, read the following section. Built-in network feature The built-in network feature allows you to connect your computer to an Ethernet-based network.
English 32 Expanding through options Universal Serial Bus (USB) The 2.0 ports are a high-speed serial bus which allows you to connect USB peripherals without taking up system resources. High-Definition Multimedia Interface HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is an industry-supported, uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface.
BIOS utility 33 The BIOS utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computer’s BIOS. Your computer is already properly configured and optimized, and you do not need to run this utility. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you may need to run it. To activate the BIOS utility, connect a USB keybaord to your tablet PC and press during the POST; while the computer logo is displayed.
English 34 Frequently asked questions Frequently asked questions The following is a list of possible situations that may arise during the use of your computer. Easy solutions are provided for each one. I turned on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up. Look at the power indicator: • If it is not lit, no power is being supplied to the computer. Check the following: • If you are using on the battery, it may be low and unable to power the computer.
Requesting service 35 • Make sure that the printer cable is connected securely to a USB port and the printer. Requesting service International Travelers Warranty (ITW) Your computer is backed by an International Travelers Warranty (ITW) that gives you security and peace of mind when traveling. Our worldwide network of service centers are there to give you a helping hand. An ITW passport comes with your computer. This passport contains all you need to know about the ITW program.
English 36 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This chapter shows you how to deal with common system problems. Read it before calling a technician if a problem occurs. Solutions to more serious problems require opening up the computer. Do not attempt to open the computer yourself; contact your dealer or authorized service center for assistance. Troubleshooting tips This computer incorporates an advanced design that delivers onscreen error message reports to help you solve problems.
FCC statement 37 FCC statement This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This device generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
English 38 Regulations and safety notices Remarque à l'intention des utilisateurs canadiens Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB-003 du Canada. 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.
The FCC RF safety requirement 39 EU member states as of July 2009 are: Belgium, Denmark, Germany, Greece, Spain, France, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Austria, Portugal, Finland, Sweden, United Kingdom, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Hungary, Czech Republic, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Cyprus, Malta, Bulgaria and Romania. Usage allowed in the countries of European Union, as well as Norway, Switzerland, Iceland and Liechtenstein.
English 40 Regulations and safety notices This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003, Issue 4, and RSS210, No 4 (Dec 2000) and No 5 (Nov 2001). Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003, No. 4, et CNR-210, No 4 (Dec 2000) et No 5 (Nov 2001). "To prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this device is intended to be operated indoors and away from windows to provide maximum shielding.