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Table of contents Table of contents - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3 Setting up- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5 Unpacking your smartphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Getting to know your smartphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Installing or removing the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Geotagging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Advanced settings - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 36 Changing modes with QuickMode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Putting your smartphone in Airplane mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Restarting your phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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 Z3 Smartphone Battery Quick Guide USB cable AC adapter Headset Note: In-box content varies depending on country and region. Getting to know your smartphone Views 6 7 2 1 3 5 8 10 4 9 No. Item Description 1 3.
No. Item Description 4 Touchscreen 3.5-inch, 320 x 480 pixel capacitive touchscreen to display data, phone content and enter information. 5 Phone speaker Emits audio from your smartphone; suitable for holding to your ear. 6 Micro USB connector Connects to a USB cable/charger. 7 Microphone Internal microphone. 8 Camera A camera for taking high-resolution images. 9 Handsfree stereo speakers Emit stereo audio from your smartphone; suitable for handsfree use.
Align the tabs on the cover into the slots on the phone. Gently press the cover until it snaps in place. CAUTION: RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS. Charging the battery For initial use, you need to charge your smartphone for eight hours. After that you can recharge the battery as needed. Connect the AC adapter cord to the micro USB connector on your smartphone.
Additionally, you may wish to increase your smartphone’s storage by inserting a microSD Card into the slot provided. 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 7. 3. Insert the SIM and/or microSD Card as shown. 4. Replace the battery and battery cover. SIM microSD Card Note: Ensure that the microSD Card is inserted all the way into the card slot.
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 buttons, then it has been locked and is in sleep mode. Press the Power button to wake your smartphone. Unlock your smartphone by sliding your finger across the screen (it works both ways). The lock screen extends to either side of the screen, giving you room to add widgets for quick access. To view the extended lock screen, swipe in from the edge of the display.
Using the touchscreen Your smartphone 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. Drag: Hold your finger on the screen and drag across the screen to select text and images. Tap and hold: Tap and hold an item to see a list of actions available for that item. On the pop-up menu that appears, tap the action you want to perform.
Swype Swype is a fast way to enter text. It allows you to type with one continuous motion across the screen keyboard; you create a word by drawing through letters. Put your finger on the first letter of the word and draw a path from letter to letter, lifting up only after the last letter. Swype will insert spaces where necessary. Swype will usually add a double letter in a word when needed, but you can help Swype recognize you want a double letter by scribbling slightly or making a loop on the letter.
Function Description Languages Set the language used by the keyboard. Gestures A list and description of the various Swype gestures. Help Learn how to use the Swype keyboard. Updates Check for application and dictionary updates. Predictive text Both Swype and Android keyboard provide predictive text input for the browser. As you tap the letters of a word, a selection of words are displayed above the keyboard that continue the sequence of letters tapped, or are a close match allowing for errors.
Then tap the Menu icon > Settings > Phone search. Select the applications you want Search to search. Note: In order to search or browse the Internet, you must be connected to a cellular data (if available) or wireless network. See "Going online" on page 28. Voice search If voice search is available, tap the microphone and speak your search request. See "Voice search" on page 28.
Adding and removing shortcuts and widgets To add shortcuts or widgets, tap the Application menu icon in the bottom-center of the Home screen. Tap APPS to see a list of shortcuts to applications you can drag to a Home screen. Tap WIDGETS to see small applications and links (such as custom shortcuts, contacts or bookmarks) that you can add to a Home screen. Widgets are small applications that display constantly-updated information or quick shortcuts to applications or special functions.
To delete an application shortcut from a folder, tap on the folder icon to display the applications inside and then tap and hold the application icon that you want to remove. Drag and drop the icon on Remove that will appear at the top of the screen. To delete a folder, tap and hold on the folder and then drag and drop the folder on Remove that will appear at the top of the screen. Changing application dock icons You can set icons for installed applications in the application dock.
Status and 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). Drag the Notification area down the screen to view more information about new events. Tap Tap to to clear the notification area.
Battery icons Icon Description Icon Description Battery is very low Battery is partially drained Battery is low Battery is full Battery is charging Notification icons Note: Notification icons appear in different colors if you have two SIMs inserted.
Multitasking You can have multiple applications open at the same time. Tap the Recent button to see recently opened applications. To open a new application, tap the Home button to return to the Home screen, then start the new application. To prolong battery life, it is better to close an application when you’ve finished using it. You can do this three ways: 1. Press the Back key until the app is closed 2. Tap the Menu icon and select Exit (if available) 3.
Managing contacts Managing your contacts Your smartphone features an address book that allows you to save contacts to your phone’s internal memory, your SIM card, or your Google account. Open the People application from the Application menu or tap the Favorites and all contacts tab in Phone to view your contacts. If you don’t have any contacts stored on your phone, you can import contacts from your Google account, SIM, or SD card. You can also add a new contact.
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 Notification area. Note: Status and notification icon colors may vary. Icon Description Not connected to the network: You are unable to make a call. Connected to the network: You may make a call.
Viewing missed calls Missed call notifications are displayed in the following three areas: 1. The Notification area with the missed call icon. Open the Notification area and tap the missed call notification to display the missed call details. 2. By the Phone icon (the number in the box is the number of missed calls). Tap Phone from either the Home screen or the Application menu to directly display the missed call details. 3. On your phone’s lock screen.
to, the call duration and voice call options. You can minimize the call window to appear as a small movable box instead of a whole screen by tapping the icon. You can even set this "floating" dialog box as the default voice call screen. To do so, open the Notification area, tap , and then tap the FLOAT CALLER button. Answering or declining a call When you have an incoming call, the number will be shown on the screen.
Voice call options Icon Description Access the keypad while a call is in progress. Speakerphone. Mute a call. Place the call on hold. Two options: • Add call: Add a second call. • Start recording: Record the conversation. Saving a dialed number to contacts You can save a number you have dialed to your contacts for future use. 1. Hide 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. See "Adding a contact" on page 20.
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 to compose a new message.
Tap Messaging on the Home screen to view the message list or open 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 text message. Tap the Menu icon to see available options. Option Description Select message Perform various actions to multiple messages from this contact.
2. Tap the message to view the content. 3. Tap Download to download the message content. 4. To reply to the message, enter your text in the text box labeled Type text message and tap the Send icon. Simple text replies will be sent as SMS messages. If you . wish to attach multimedia and/or other content, tap You will be presented with a menu of options. 5. When you have finished composing the message, tap the Send icon.
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 To start browsing, tap the Chrome icon on the Home screen, or open the Application menu and tap Chrome. To open a new website, tap the address box at the top of the page. Enter the address using the keyboard and tap Go. You can zoom in or out of pages by pinching or reverse pinching.
Setting up your Google email 1. Make sure your smartphone is connected to a data or Wi-Fi connection. 2. From the Application menu tap Gmail. If you did not enter your Gmail account address and password when you first started your phone, follow the onscreen instructions. Composing an email 1. 2. 3. 4. Make sure your smartphone is connected to a data or Wi-Fi connection. From the Application menu tap Gmail. Tap the Menu icon and then Compose. Enter the recipient's email address, the subject and message.
You can browse the store by category or tap the search icon to search for a specific application. Once you have selected an application, tap the Install button to download and install the application. You will be told which services (contact information, wireless access, GPS, etc.) the application requires access in order to function correctly. If none of these services seem unusual, tap Accept & download to proceed with the installation.
Certain applications provide both an App and widget, or only provide a widget (with no application icon). See "Personalizing the Home screen" on page 14. Uninstalling downloaded applications Once you’ve downloaded and installed an application, you may uninstall the application from the Application menu by pressing and holding the application icon and dragging it to the Uninstall trash can located at the top-left of the Home screen. Note: Deleting an app from the Home screen only deletes the shortcut.
Using the Camera Your smartphone features a 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, tap Camera on the Home screen, or open the Applications menu and tap Camera.
Settings menus General You may adjust the following: • Turn GPS info on or off: Stores GPS information in the image information. • Exposure: Over- or under-exposes the image. • Color effect: Applies a color effect to the image. • None • Sepia • Mono • Negative • Sepia Blue • Scene mode: Adjust photo parameters for a particular environment. • Auto • Night • Portrait • Landscape • Sports • White balance: Compensate for different lighting environments.
• Set the Video quality. Taking a photo 1. Ensure you have adjusted the settings described above. 2. Frame your subject and steady your smartphone. 3. Zoom in or out as needed. 4. Tap to take a picture. Taking a panoramic photo Panoramic mode allows you to take a series of up to nine photos that the camera application will ‘stitch’ together to make a single extended image. 1. To take a panoramic photo, select panoramic capture mode. 2.
video thumbnail. Alternatively, open the Applications menu and tap Gallery. From Gallery you can share the file directly using various services. Note: Share options vary depending on the file type. You may also edit photos you have taken by tapping the hand corner. icon in the lower left- Geotagging Geotagging allows you to store the location where a photo or video was taken right in the photo or video itself. For the geotag to display, pictures must be taken with GPS location info turned on.
Advanced settings Changing modes with QuickMode Your smartphone contains an app called QuickMode that makes adjusting the user experience for different people very easy. From the Home screen, tap QuickMode. The first time you enter QuickMode, you’ll need to enter a PIN. Note: The default PIN is "1111". Several user mode options now display. Tap the appropriate option to display the explanation for setting up that mode. Follow the onscreen instructions to display your new easy-to-use mode.
Mode Switcher. To revert back to the phone’s default mode, tap Default Mode; otherwise, choose another mode to use. Putting your smartphone in Airplane mode You can enter Airplane mode (also known as flight mode) to turn off telephone, wireless, 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.
Adjusting settings This section will show you how to adjust detailed settings for your phone, data, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connections. Activating or deactivating connections Open the Application menu and tap Settings to manage your connection settings. Item Description SIM management Set a default SIM for particular functions (such as voice calling or messaging), turn the data connection on or off, set roaming preferences and associate contacts with a SIM. Wi-Fi Turn the Wi-Fi function on or off.
Internet sharing Tethering via USB If you wish to share your mobile Internet connection with a computer, you can connect your phone to a PC using the supplied USB cable. 1. Plug the USB sync cable into the micro USB connector on your smartphone. 2. Plug the USB client connector into an available USB port on your computer. 3. Open the Application menu and then tap Settings > More.. > Tethering & portable hotspot > USB tethering.
Note: Contact your service provider should you have any problems obtaining voice mail and the text message service center numbers. Data usage control settings Data usage controls let you monitor total usage by network type and application and then set limits if needed. To access the Data usage settings, from the Application menu tap Settings > Data usage. Note: To set a data limit, Wi-Fi or Mobile data must be enabled.
Display To adjust your phone’s display settings, in the Application menu tap Settings > Display. Item Description Lock screen notifications Enables notifications to display on the lock screen. Set lock screen wallpaper Change the lock screen’s wallpaper. Transition effect Choose the visual effect when changing screens. Theme Change menu color. Wallpaper Change the Home screen’s wallpaper. Auto-rotate screen Enable rotation of the screen when device is tilted.
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. In the Application menu, tap Settings. Under ACCOUNTS, tap the appropriate account and again under ACCOUNTS tap that account’s email address to access the synchronization settings. To add a new account, tap Add account. Select the type of account (Corporate, Email, Facebook, or Google) and then follow the onscreen instructions.
Setting the date and time To set the date and time, open the Application menu and tap Settings > Date & time. Tip: If you travel frequently or live in an area that uses daylight saving time, activate Automatic date & time from this menu. This will enable your smartphone to set the date and time based on information it receives from the network. Setting alarms There are two predefined alarms on your phone by default.
Note: Before performing a clean boot, ensure that your smartphone is not locked. Press any key or tap the screen to see if the phone responds. Warning! You should only perform a clean boot when all other options have failed to restore your smartphone to an operational state. 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, then open Settings from the Application menu.
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 is compatible with headsets 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.
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 Unlock pattern I forgot my unlock pattern. After a certain number of wrong entries, you will be presented with an option to reset your pattern. Tap Forgot pattern? and enter your google account username and password. Note: You must have an active Google account on the smartphone. Alternatively, you restore your smartphone to factory settings. See "Restoring to factory settings" on page 43. Heat The phone heats up when charging or making long duration calls.
CAUTION when listening to music To protect your hearing, follow these instructions. • Increase the volume gradually until you can hear clearly and comfortably. • Do not increase the volume level after your ears have adjusted. • Do not listen to music at high volumes for extended periods. • Do not increase the volume to block out noisy surroundings. • Decrease the volume if you can’t hear people speaking near you.
Vehicles RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded electronic systems in motor vehicles such as electronic fuel injection systems, electronic anti-skid (anti-lock) braking systems, electronic speed control systems, and air bag systems. For more information, check with the manufacturer, or its representative, of your vehicle or any equipment that has been added. Only qualified personnel should service the device, or install the device in a vehicle.
3. DO be careful not to drop your smartphone or subject it to any strong impact. Do not place your smartphone in your back pocket. 4. DO NOT expose your smartphone to extreme temperatures. For example, do not leave your smartphone on the dashboard of a car on a hot day or when temperatures are below freezing point. Also, keep it away from heaters and other sources of heat. 5. DO NOT use or store your smartphone in any location that is dusty, damp or wet. 6.
Specifications Performance • MT6572M 1.0 GHz dual-core processor • System memory: • • 512 MB of RAM 4 GB of ROM • Android operating system Display • 3.5" HVGA LCD, capacitive touchscreen • 320 x 480 resolution Multimedia Formats supported: Type Formats Audio playback MP3, AMR, WMA Ringtone MP3, MIDI, iMelody, WAVE, WMA Video recording 3GP, MPEG-4, H.263, H.264 Video playback 3GP, MPEG-4, H.263, H.
Battery • Rechargeable high density 1500 mAh Lithium-ion 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 power-demanding applications will shorten battery life between charges. Dimensions Height 109.9 mm Width 60 mm Thickness 10.
Safety 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). Failure to 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.
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. Disposal and recycling information Do not throw this electronic device into the trash when discarding. To minimize pollution and ensure utmost protection of the global environment, please recycle. For more information on the Waste from Electrical and Electronics Equipment (WEEE) regulations, visit www.acergroup.
Wireless operation channels for different domains N. America 2.412-2.462 GHz Ch01 through Ch11 Japan 2.412-2.484 GHz Ch01 through Ch14 Europe ETSI 2.412-2.
The unit of measurement for the European Council's recommended limit for mobile telephones is the "Specific Absorption Rate" (SAR). This SAR limit is 2.0 W/kg, averaged over 10 g of body tissue. It meets the requirements of the International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP) and was included in the European Standard EN 50360 for mobile radio devices. The SAR regulation for mobile telephones is in line with European Standard EN 62209-1.
Certification logos To view the certification logos on your device: tap Settings > About phone > Legal information > Certification logo.
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. VORSICHT! Explosionsgefahr bei unsachgemäßen Austausch der Batterie. Ersatz nur durch denselben oder einem vom Hersteller empfohlenem ähnlichen Typ. Entsorgung gebrauchter Batterien nach Angaben des Herstellers. ADVARSELI! Lithiumbatteri - Eksplosionsfare ved fejlagtig håndtering.
Acer Incorporated Date: July 12, 2013 Declaration of Conformity We, Acer Incorporated, of 8F., No. 88, Sec. 1, Xintai 5th Rd., Xizhi Dist, New Taipei City, 22181, Taiwan Declare under sole responsibility that the product: Model: Z130 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 301 908-1 V5.2.1; EN 301 908-2 V5.2.1 • EN 300 328 V1.7.1 • EN 300 440-1 V1.6.1; EN 300 440-2 V1.4.
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