Acer A500 User manual

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Acer Iconia Tab A500 / A501 Quick Guide
Original Issue: 4/2011
Acer Iconia Tab A500 / A501
Model number: __________________________________
Serial number: ___________________________________
Date of purchase: ________________________________
Place of purchase: ________________________________

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What's in the box?
Quick Guide

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Your tablet
No. Item
1 Docking port
2 Micro-HDMI port
3 Headphones / speaker jack
4 Power button
5 Touchscreen
6 2 MP front-facing camera
7 Light sensor
2 3 4
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No. Item
8 Volume down button
9 Volume up button
10 Screen lock switch
11 SIM* / microSD Card slot
(* only for certain models)
12 LED flash
13 5 MP rear camera
14 Speakers
15 DC-in jack
16 Micro USB connector
17 USB connector
18 Reset button
* Important: Avoid twisting the cover as
it may become damaged.
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11*
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1. Turn off the device by pressing and
holding the power button.
2. Insert the microSD card as shown.
3. Replace the card slot cover.
Note: Ensure that the microSD card is inserted
all the way into the card slot.
Caution: Turn off your device before installing
or removing a microSD card. You may
damage the card or your device if power it
still on.
1. Turn off the device by pressing and
holding the power button.
2. Insert the SIM card as shown.
3. Replace the card slot cover.
Note: Ensure that the SIM card is inserted all
the way into the card slot.
Caution: Turn off your device before installing
or removing a SIM card. You may damage
the card or your device if power it still on.
Setting up for the first time
Inserting the microSD card (optional)
You may install a microSD card to expand your device's storage space.
microSD
SIM card
Inserting the SIM card (optional)
Certain devices include a SIM slot for internet access. To take full advantage of your device’s
Internet capabilities, you should install a SIM card with data subscription.

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Charging your device
For initial use, you need to charge your device
for eight hours. After that you can recharge the
battery as needed.
Connect the DC-in jack on your device then
plug the AC adapter into any AC current outlet
and charge the device.
Note: It is normal for the device to heat up
when charging or during long periods of use.
All devices are factory tested before release.
Connecting to a PC
This allows you to transfer files and backup
your device. Plug the micro USB connector on
your device, and the USB client connector into
an available USB port on your computer.
Download and install the latest USB driver
on your computer before connecting your
device to the computer. Visit www.acer.com/
worldwide/support/download.htm for the
latest driver.
Connecting a USB device
A wide range of USB devices are supported,
such as a keyboard, mouse or mass storage
device.

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Connecting to a television with HDMI
Connect a micro-HDMI to HDMI cable to your device then
plug the cable into a TV or monitor with an HDMI port.
Note: Your tablet supports Full HD video (up to 1080p).
Connecting to the optional dock
The optional dock allows you to charge your device and
expands the built-in audio capabilities.

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Checking your email
Your device enables you to access your email with a data connection.
Enable the data connection by opening the Applications tab and tapping Acer Settings >
network settings and make sure Data enabled is checked.
1. Tap Email from the Home screen or Applications tab.
2. Enter the Email address and Password for the account and then tap Next.
3. Select if your account is IMAP, POP3, or Exchange and tap Next.
4. Enter the rest of your account information then tap Next.
Composing an email
1. Tap Email from the Applications menu.
2. From the inbox, tap Menu and tap Compose.
3. Enter the Recipients' email address, subject and message.
4. When you are finished composing your message, tap Send.
Personalizing your device
You may personalize your Home screen by adding or removing icons, shortcuts or widgets, or
changing the wallpaper. You can set icons for installed applications on the Home screen.
Tap and hold an icon in the Applications menu to copy it to the Home screen.
To remove an icon from the home screen, tap and hold the icon and drag the icon from the
Home screen to the trash tab that appears at the screen.
To add shortcuts or widgets, tap and hold anywhere on the home screen to open the Add to
Home screen menu.
Tap Shortcuts to open a list of available shortcut types you can add.
Tap Widgets to open a list of available widgets you can add.
To change the wallpaper, tap and hold anywhere on the home screen to open the Add to
Home screen menu.
Tap Wallpapers and Wallpaper gallery to select a new wallpaper.

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Resetting the device
You may have to perform a reset if your device fails to respond when buttons are pressed or
the screen is tapped.
If your device is responding to screen input
Open Settings from the Applications menu, then tap Privacy > Factory data reset; click Reset
tablet and then Erase everything to format your device.
If your device is not responding to screen input
To reset your device use a small thin object (such as a paperclip) to press the recessed reset
key.