Acer TA272HUL User Guide
© 2013. All Rights Reserved. Acer TA272HUL User Guide Model: TA272HUL This Revision: 09/2013 Acer TA272HUL Model number: __________________________________ Serial number*: ___________________________________ Date of purchase: ________________________________ Place of purchase: ________________________________ *Note: See the back of the TA272HUL.
Table of contents Getting to know your TA272HUL Features and functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Product registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Setting up Unpacking your TA272HUL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Getting to know your TA272HUL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
FAQ and troubleshooting Other sources of help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Trademark information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Getting to know your TA272HUL Features and functions Your new TA272HUL offers leading, easy-to-access multimedia and entertainment features. You can: • • • • • • Connect to the Internet. Access your email. Play music and video. Keep in touch with your friends via your People and social networking apps. View content from an HDMI device. Use touch to control a PC. Product registration When using your product for the first time, it is recommended that you immediately register it.
Setting up Unpacking your TA272HUL Your new TA272HUL comes packed in a protective box. Carefully unpack the box and remove the contents.
Getting to know your TA272HUL Front view No. Item Description 1 Microphones Receives audio for video chats and Internet calls. 2 Front-facing camera and indicator A 2-megapixel camera for video chats. 3 Touchscreen 27” 2560 x 1440 10 points touch screen. 4 Speakers (Dolby®) Emits audio. Dolby audio in your TA272HUL creates a surround sound experience through the device speakers and with headphones.
Left view No. Item Description 1 USB 3.0 port with fast charging Connects with external USB devices, such as a keyboard, mouse or storage device. 2 USB 3.0 port Connects with external USB devices, such as a keyboard, mouse or storage device.
Right view No. Item Description 1 Volume up key; function key Volume up; function key (>) 2 Volume down key; function Volume down; function key (<) key 3 Function key Press to open the main menu. 4 eColor management key Press to activate the eColor management key. 5 Input switch key Press to switch input source. 6 Power button Press and hold to turn the TA272HUL on, press briefly to turn the screen on/off or enter sleep mode; press and hold to turn the TA272HUL off.
Back panel No. Item Description 1 USB hub port Connects to your PC to enumerate all devices on the USB ports. 2 Card reader slot Insert a memory card. 3 Ethernet (RJ-45) port Connects to an Ethernet network. 4 3.5 mm headphone jack Connects to stereo headphones. 5 HDMI ports Supports high-definition digital video connections. 6 DP port Connect the DP cable to the computer. 7 DC-in jack Connects to the DC power supply.
Using your TA272HUL Setting up your TA272HUL Open the stand until it snaps in place. Then, tilt the display panel to an angle of between 10 and 60 degrees from an upright position. Connect the DC-in jack to your TA272HUL and plug the AC adapter into any AC outlet. Note: The hinge on this device may be stiff and will emit a click sound when correctly extended.. Warning: Only use the bundled power adapter to power your TA272HUL.
Turning on for the first time To turn on your TA272HUL, press and hold the power button until the screen turns on. Wait a moment for your TA272HUL to get ready. You will then be asked some questions before you can use your TA272HUL. To start, tap to select your language and country, then tap Start. Follow the rest of the instructions as they are displayed. Note: If the TA272HUL’s screen turns off, it has entered sleep mode. Briefly press the power button to wake it up.
Note: The system will automatically calibrate touch coordinates during start-up. Please do not touch the screen. The Home screen When you start your TA272HUL, or wake it from power saving, it will display the Home screen. This screen gives you quick access to information and simple controls with widgets or shortcuts. These display information such as the time and weather, or provide additional controls and direct access to apps.
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 (such as if the keyboard or list of recent apps is shown). Hide Home Tap this icon to go directly to the Home screen. Recent Tap this icon to see recently opened apps. Tap an app to open it, or tap anywhere on the screen to return to the Home screen.
Otherwise swipe to the left to see more Applications. When you are on the last page of applications, swipe to the left to see widgets available on your TA272HUL. See "Personalizing the Home screen" on page 16. Tap the Shop icon to open Google Play. Adding an application to a Home screen Tap and hold an icon to add a shortcut to one of your Home screens. While a shortcut is selected, thumbnails of the Home screens are shown below the list of applications, simply drag the shortcut to a screen.
Status and notification icons Notification icons Icon Description Icon Description Alarm is set Speaker is silenced New Gmail message TA272HUL microphone is off New Google Talk message Song is playing Upcoming event SD card or USB storage is full TA272HUL is connected to PC via USB Syncing data Application update available Sync is on System update available Problem with sign-in or sync Virtual private network (VPN) status Uploading data Downloading data Connection icons Icon Description
applications that display constantly-updated information or quick shortcuts to applications or special functions. To move an App or Widget to the Home screen, tap and hold an item until it is selected. The Home screen will open. Drag the item to any free area on the screen. To move the item to a different Home screen, drag it to the side of the screen, the Home screen will switch to the screen in that direction. Release the item when it is positioned correctly.
Changing the Home screen image Tap and hold any open space on the Home screen. You can choose from a set of pre-formatted wallpapers, images stored in the Gallery, selected Wallpapers, or Live wallpapers that feature animated or interactive backgrounds. The onscreen keyboard When you tap a text box to enter text, an onscreen keyboard will appear. Simply tap on keys to enter text. Tap the ?123 button to see numbers and special characters, and then tap the ~ \ { key to see more options.
To turn predictive text on or off with the Android keyboard, tap the Input options key, and then Android keyboard settings. Tap Auto correction or Show correction suggestions and select one of the options. Editing text You can select and edit text in certain applications, such as text you have entered in a text field. Selected text can be cut or copied and later pasted within the same application, or to a different application.
If you previously copied (see below) text, tap where you want to insert the text. A PASTE button appears briefly below the cursor. Tap the button to paste the text. To replace a word, double tap the word. A PASTE button appears above the word. Tap the button to paste to replace the text. 3. Modify the text: Type, paste or delete text. 4. Tap Enter on the keyboard (or tap 20 on the XT9 keyboard).
Locking your TA272HUL If you will not use your TA272HUL for a while, briefly press the power button to lock access. This saves power and ensures your TA272HUL does not unintentionally use any services. Your TA272HUL will lock automatically if it is not used after a while. To change the delay, tap APPS > Settings > Display > Sleep. Waking your TA272HUL If the screen is off and the TA272HUL does not react to any taps on the screen, then it has been locked and is in sleep mode.
Connecting devices to your TA272HUL Connecting to AC power See "Setting up your TA272HUL" on page 11. Connecting to a PC as a monitor Your TA272HUL has an HDMI port, that can be used to connect it to a computer, or video player. To use the TA272HUL as a touchscreen monitor, you must also connect a USB cable between a Windows 7 or Windows 8 computer and the USB port on the rear side of your TA272HUL.
Accessing files on a USB storage device Note: Your TA272HUL supports USB storage devices that use the NTFS, FAT or FAT32 file systems. You can access media files (photos, music and video) on USB storage devices with your TA272HUL's multimedia apps. For more flexible access, “file management” apps are available in the Google Play store. Caution: Before removing USB storage, make sure your device is not using data on the USB storage device.
Using the webcam Your TA272HUL features a 2.0-megapixel digital webcam mounted on the front. Many chat or instant messaging apps can use this webcam so you can be seen by your family and friends. Use the settings in the app to control the webcam. Using the webcam as a camera To activate the camera, open the application menu and tap Camera. Camera icons and indicators In the camera window, the controls on the right allow you to change settings or select camera or camcorder.
Camera options Icon Description White balance Change the color balance to match the lighting: Auto, Incandescent, Daylight, Fluorescent or Cloudy. Exposure Increase or decrease image exposure. Options Tap to see camera options. Taking a photo 1. Ensure the options described above are set to your preferences. 2. Frame your subject and steady your TA272HUL. 3. Tap the camera icon to take the photo. Using the webcam to record a video The Camera app can also record video.
Camcorder options Adjust camcorder options to obtain the best image: Icon Description White balance Change the color balance to match the lighting: Auto, Incandescent, Daylight, Fluorescent or Cloudy. Options Tap to see camcorder options. Shooting a video 1. 2. 3. 4. Ensure the options described above are set to your preferences. Frame your subject and steady your TA272HUL and zoom in or out as needed. Tap the record icon to begin recording. Tap the record icon again to stop recording.
Advanced settings Access Settings from the Application menu. Tap APPS, then Settings. Wireless & Networks Activating or deactivating connections Open the Application menu and tap Settings. Under WIRELESS & NETWORKS each connection has an ON/OFF switch that controls the connection. Tap an entry to manage your connection settings. Item Description Wi-Fi Turn the Wi-Fi function on or off. Bluetooth Turn the Bluetooth function on or off.
TA272HUL name and discoverability. Tap SEARCH FOR DEVICES to scan for nearby devices. To connect to a device, tap the device in the list of available devices. You may be asked to enter a PIN on both devices to establish the connection. Note: Only A2DP stereo headsets (playback only, no microphone) are supported. Please check for updates to the TA272HUL's software which may add support for additional Bluetooth devices.
Item Description Sleep Sets a delay before the screen will be turned off. Font size Sets the font size so either more text is visible or the text is easier to read. You can adjust screen brightness and contrast from the OSD. Storage You can check how much of your TA272HUL’s storage (Internal, SD or USB) has been used, and what type of files are using storage. Apps Closing an application To close an active application, go to APPS > Settings > Apps.
Tap APPS > Settings > Accounts & sync to access the synchronization settings. To manage synchronization of individual accounts, tap an account name. Some applications, such as Gmail and Calendar, have additional synchronization settings. Open the application and tap the Menu button (three dots) and then tap Settings.
Note: Downloading new firmware can take up to 40 minutes, depending on your network speed. Resetting your TA272HUL You may have to perform a reset if your TA272HUL fails to respond when buttons are pressed or the screen is tapped. To reset your TA272HUL disconnect the main power supply for ten seconds, then reconnect. Clean boot A clean boot will restore your TA272HUL to the factory settings.
FAQ and troubleshooting This section lists frequently asked questions that may arise during the use of your TA272HUL, and gives easy answers and solutions to these questions. Aspect Question Keyboard/mouse Why is the keyboard/ Try replacing the battery for the mouse not working keyboard/mouse. properly? Try moving the keyboard/mouse closer to the computer (less than 25 cm is recommended).
Other sources of help For information on: Refer to: Up-to-date information regarding your www.acer.com TA272HUL Service enquiries support.acer.com Trademark information Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
