Acer DA241HL User manual

Acer DA241HL
User Guide

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© 2013. All Rights Reserved.
Acer DA241HL User Guide
Model: DA241HL
This Revision: 07/2013
Acer DA241HL
Model number: __________________________________
Serial number*: ___________________________________
Date of purchase: ________________________________
Place of purchase: ________________________________
*Note: See the back of the DA241HL.

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ENERGY STAR
Acer NERGY STAR qualified products save your money by reducing energy cost and protecting
the environment without sacrificing features or performance. Acer is proud to offer our customers
products with the ENERGY STAR mark.
What is ENERGY STAR?
Products that are ENERGY STAR qualified use less energy and prevent greenhouse gas
emissions by meeting strict energy efficiency guidelines set by the U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency. Acer is committed to offering products and services worldwide that help customers save
money, conserve energy and improve the quality of our environment. The more energy we can
save through higher energy efficiency, the more we reduce greenhouse gases and the risks of
climate change. More information refers to www.energystar.gov or www.energystar.gov/
powermanagement.
- Note: Information in this section may not apply to your computer. Acer ENERGY STAR qualified
products:
- produce less heat and reduce cooling loads in warmer climates.
- automatically go into "display Sleep" and "computer Sleep" mode after 10 minutes of inactivity.
- wake from "Sleep" mode by pressing the power button.
- save more than 80% energy when in "Sleep" mode.
ENERGY STAR and the ENERGY STAR mark are registered U.S. marks.

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Table of contents
ENERGY STAR
Getting to know your DA241HL
Features and functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Product registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Setting up
Unpacking your DA241HL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Getting to know your DA241HL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Using your DA241HL
Setting up your DA241HL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Turning on for the first time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Using the touchscreen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
The Home screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
The onscreen keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Editing text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Locking your DA241HL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Shutting down your DA241HL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Connecting devices to your DA241HL
Connecting to AC power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Connecting to a PC as a monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Inserting a SD card (optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Connecting a USB device to your DA241HL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Transferring files between your DA241HL and a PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Connecting to a router or modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Connecting a Bluetooth device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Using the webcam
Using the webcam as a camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Using the webcam to record a video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Viewing photos and videos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Advanced settings
Wireless & Networks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Personal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Updating your DA241HL’s operating system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

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Resetting your DA241HL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
FAQ and troubleshooting
Other sources of help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Federal Communications Comission
Declaration of Conformity

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Getting to know your DA241HL
Features and functions
Your new DA241HL 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. This will give you access to useful benefits, such as:
• Faster service from our trained representatives.
• Membership in the Acer community: receive promotions and participate in
customer surveys.
• The latest news from Acer.
Hurry and register, as other advantages await you!
How to register
To register your Acer product, please visit www.acer.com. Tap Registration and
follow the simple instructions.
You can also register directly from your DA241HL by tapping the Registration icon.
After we receive your product registration, you will be sent a confirmation email with
important data that you should keep in a safe place.

7Unpacking your DA241HL
Setting up
Unpacking your DA241HL
Your newDA241HL 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 DA241HL
• Setup poster
• Keyboard and Mouse (optional)
• Mini USB cable
• HDMI cable (optional)
• MHL cable (optional)
• AC adapter
• Warranty card

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Getting to know your DA241HL
Front view
No. Item Description
1 Front-facing camera A 2-megapixel camera for video chats and self-
portrait images.
2 Touchscreen 24” 1920 x 1080 optical touch screen.
3 Speakers Emit stereo audio.
4 Input switch key Press to switch input source.
5 Function key Press to open the main menu.
6 Volumedownkey; function
key Volume down; function key (-)
7 Volume up key; function
key Volume up; function key (+)
8 Power indicator Indicates power status.
9 Power button Press and hold to turn the DA241HL on, press
briefly to turn the screen on/off or enter sleep
mode; press and hold to turn the DA241HL off.
10 Microphone Receives audio for video chats and Internet calls.

9Getting to know your DA241HL
Back view
Back panel view
No. Item Description
1 USB ports (Master) Connects with external USB devices, such as a
keyboard, mouse or storage device.
2 Mini USB port Connects to your PC.
3 Micro USB port (Slave) Connects to media devices (such as media
players or smartphones) that support Media
Transfer Protocol.
Note: If your system hangs, please unplug
the device.
4 Card reader slot Insert a memory card.
5 3.5 mm headphone jack Connects to stereo headphones.
No. Item Description
1 Ethernet (RJ-45) port Connects to an Ethernet network.
2 HDMI port (MHL) Supports high-definition digital video connections.
3 DC-in jack Connects to the DC power supply.

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11Setting up your DA241HL
Using your DA241HL
Setting up your DA241HL
Open the stand until it snaps in place. Then, tilt the display panel to an angle of
between 20 and 75 degrees from an upright position. Connect the DC-in jackto your
DA241HL and plug the AC adapter into any AC outlet.
Warning: Only use the bundled power adapter to power your DA241HL.
Turning on for the first time
To turn on your DA241HL, press the power button until the screen turns on. Wait a
moment for your DA241HL to get ready. You will then be asked some questions
before you can use your DA241HL.
To start, tap to select your language and country, then tap Start. Follow the rest of
the instructions as they are displayed.

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Note: If the DA241HL’s screen turns off, it has entered sleep mode. Briefly press
the power button to wake it up. For more information, see "Waking your
DA241HL" on page 21.
Sign in to or create a Google account
If you have Internet access, your DA241HL allows you to synchronize information
with a Google account.
During the start-up process, you may create or sign in to an account, which will be
used to synchronize your contact list, email, calendar and other information. If you
do not yet have Internet access, or do not want to use this feature, then tap Skip.
Important: You must sign in to a Google Account to use Gmail, Google Talk,
Google Calendar, and other Google Apps; to download apps or media from
Google Play; to back up your settings to Google servers; and to take advantage
of other Google services on your DA241HL.
If you want to restore existing settings from another device with Android 2.0 (or
later) installed, you must sign in to your Google account during setup. If you wait
until after setup is complete, your settings will not be restored.
Note: If you have multiple Google accounts, such as separate accounts for
personal and business contacts, you can access and synchonize them from the
Accounts settings section. See "Multiple Google accounts" on page 31.
Using the touchscreen
Your DA241HL 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 tosee a list of actionsavailable for that item. On
the pop-up menu that appears, tap the action you want to perform.
Scroll: To scroll up or down the screen, simply drag your finger up or down the
screen in the direction that you want to scroll.
Note: The system will automatically calibrate touch coordinates during start-up.
Please do not touch the screen.
Note: Sudden change in ambient light source might result in misreading of the
touch coordinates. Please restart the device when this happens.

13The Home screen
The Home screen
When you start your DA241HL, 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. Some have been
pre-installed on your DA241HL, while others may be downloaded from Google Play.
The Home screen already features some useful controls and information.
Search
To search for apps, files or for information on the Internet, tap the
Google icon in the top-left corner.
Simply enter the text you want to find. Tap the arrow or Enter key to search the
Internet, or tap one of the suggestions, apps or files shown in the list.
Voice search
If voice search is available, tap the microphone and speak your search
request.
Navigation
To navigate through menus and options, three (or
more) icons are shown at the bottom of the screen.
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).
Home
Tap this icon to go directly to the Home screen.
Search
Navigation
Application menu
Time and Status
App shoutcuts
Back Home Recent
Hide

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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.
The extended Home screen
The Home screen extends to either side of the initial Home screen, giving you more
room to add widgets or organize shortcuts. To view the extended Home screen,
swipe your finger to the left or right.
A total of five pages are available, two to the left and two to the right. To change or
add widgets on any of the screens see "Personalizing the Home screen" on page
16.
The App menu
The App menu displays applications and widgets available on your DA241HL.
Note: All images are for reference only. The applications installed on your
DA241HL can be different from the applications shown in illustrations. Some
applications might experience errors in location services because of abnormal
WiFi connections.
Apps are displayed in alphabetical order. If more apps are available, an outline of the
second page will be shown on the side of the screen. Swipe the outline towards the
center of the screen to switch pages.

15The 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 DA241HL. 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 area
Status and notification icons are shown in the bottom-right
corner of the screen.
This area contains a variety of icons to inform you of your
DA241HL’s status. The icons on the right side of the clock
indicate connectivity status. The left side of the clock displays
the event notification icons.
Tap the notification area to view more status
information. Control buttons enable you to tap
features on (blue) or off (white).
Some event summaries include controls below
the main status area, such as media controls if
music is playing.
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Status and notification icons
Notification icons
Connection icons
Note: Network connection icons are blue if you have an active Google account.
Personalizing the Home screen
You may personalize your Home screen by adding or removing application shortcuts
or widgets, and by changing the wallpaper.
Adding or removing shortcuts or widgets
To add shortcuts or widgets tap the Apps icon in the top-right corner of the Home
screen.
The APPS menu contains 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
Icon Description Icon Description
Alarm is set Speaker is silenced
New Gmail message DA241HL microphone is off
New Google Talk message Song is playing
Upcoming event SD card or USB storage is full
DA241HL is connected to PCvia
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
Icon Description Icon Description
Connected to a wireless network
(waves indicate connection
strength)
Bluetooth is on
An open wireless network is
available Connected to a Bluetooth device

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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.
Resizing a Widget
Most widgets can be made larger, so you can give more space to information that is
important to you. After placing a Widget on the Home screen, tap and hold to select
it. Four diamonds will appear on each side, tap and drag the diamond until the
Widget is the correct size. Tap Back to finish.
Note: Not all Widgets can be resized.
Removing an item from the Home screen
To remove an item from the Home screen, tap and hold the item until
the Remove option appears at the top of the screen. Simply drag the
item to the Remove option.

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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. Tap and hold a key to select alternative characters (if
available for that key), such as letters with accents or related symbols.
The layout of the keyboard varies slightly, depending on the application and
information that is required.
Changing Android keyboard settings
To use a different keyboard language or change settings, tap the Input
options key, then select either Input languages or Android keyboard
settings. These settings include Auto-correction and keyboard sounds.
Predictive text or auto correction
The Android keyboard can provide predictive text input. As you tap the letters of a
word, a selection of words are displayed that continue the sequence of letters
tapped, or are a close match allowing for errors. The word list changes after every
key press. If the word you need is displayed, you can tap on it to insert it into your
text.

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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.
Note: Certain applications may not support text selection, or only support it in
certain areas. Other applications may offer specialized commands to select text.
Selecting text
To select text that you want to cut, copy, delete or replace:
1. Tap the text you want to select. If you can select this text, a cursor is inserted
below the text.
Note: The cursor indicates where text you type or paste will be inserted.
2. Tap and hold the text or word you want to select.
The selected text is highlighted, with a tab at each end of the selection.
3. Drag either tab to expand or reduce the amount of selected text, or tap Select all.
4. To cut or copy the text, tap the CUT or COPY button.
Inserting text
To type new text or add text that you have copied:
1. Tap the text you want to select. If you can select this text, a cursor is inserted
below the text.
2. If the cursor is not in the desired position, simply drag it to the correct position.

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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 on the XT9 keyboard).