Acer B3-A32 User manual

USER’S
MANUAL
B3-A32
Iconia One 10

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Acer Iconia One 10 User’s Manual
Covers: B3-A32
Regulatory Model Number (RMN): A6202
This revision: January 2017
Acer Iconia One 10
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Table of contents - 3
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Getting started with your tablet 4
Features and functions ............................ 4
Unpacking your tablet.............................. 4
Getting to know your tablet...................... 5
Using the SIM card slot ........................... 7
Turning on for the first time...................... 7
Charging your tablet 9
Assembling the power adapter ................ 9
Using your tablet 11
Using the touchscreen........................... 11
The Home screen .................................. 11
The onscreen keyboard......................... 20
Editing text............................................. 21
Shutting down your tablet ...................... 23
Connecting devices to your tablet 24
Connecting to AC power........................ 24
Inserting a microSD card ....................... 24
Transferring files between your tablet
and a PC................................................ 24
Connecting a Bluetooth device.............. 25
Accessories ........................................... 26
Going online 27
Managing Wi-Fi connections ................. 27
Browsing the internet ............................. 27
Google services ..................................... 29
Using the camera and video recorder 34
Camera/video icons and indicators........ 34
Taking a photo ....................................... 35
Recording a video.................................. 35
Camera and video options..................... 36
Supported formats ................................. 37
Advanced settings 38
Wireless & Networks.............................. 38
Device.................................................... 40
Personal................................................. 42
System................................................... 43
Updating your tablet’s operating system 43
Resetting your tablet.............................. 44
FAQ and troubleshooting 45
Other sources of help ............................ 47
Specifications 48
Guidelines for safe battery usage 51
Battery information................................. 51
Replacing the battery............................. 52
End user license agreement 53

4 - Getting started with your tablet
GETTING STARTED WITH YOUR TABLET
Features and functions
Your new tablet offers leading, easy-to-access multimedia and
entertainment features. You can:
• Connect to the Internet via Wi-Fi or LTE (4G).
• Access your email while on the move.
• Keep in touch with your friends with social networking apps.
Unpacking your tablet
Your new tablet comes packed in a protective box. Carefully unpack
the box and remove the contents. If any of the following items are
missing or damaged, contact your dealer immediately:
• Acer Iconia tablet
• Product setup and safety information
• USB cable
• AC adapter
• Warranty card
Note
Before using your tablet for the first time, you need to charge it for at least
four hours. After that you can recharge the battery as needed.
Note
If the battery has been depleted for a while, please charge the tablet for at
least 30 minutes using the adapter.

Getting started with your tablet - 5
Getting to know your tablet
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No. Item Description
1Power button
Long press to turn the tablet on, press
briefly to turn the screen on/off or enter
sleep mode; press and hold to turn the
tablet off.
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6 - Getting started with your tablet
2Volume control key Increases and decreases the tablet
volume.
3Microphone Receives audio for video chats and
Internet calls.
4
Cover for:
microSD card slot Insert a microSD card into the slot.
SIM card slot Insert a nano SIM card into the slot (see
Inserting a SIM card on page 7).
53.5 mm headphone
jack Connects to stereo headphones.
6Micro USB port
Connects to a computer via a USB cable.
Also serves as the charging port for the
AC adapter. For more information, see
Charging your tablet on page 9.
7Front-facing camera A 2-megapixel camera for video chats
and selfies.
8Speakers Emits audio.
9Touchscreen 10.1" LED-backlit LCD.
10 Rear-facing camera A 5-megapixel camera for taking high-
resolution images.
No. Item Description

Getting started with your tablet - 7
Using the SIM card slot
Your tablet has a SIM slot for internet access. To take full advantage
of your tablet’s Internet capabilities, you should install a SIM card with
data subscription before turning on your tablet.
Inserting a SIM card
To insert the SIM card, turn the tablet upside down. Insert the SIM
card with the gold-colored connectors facing down and the cut-out
towards the tablet.
Turning on for the first time
To turn on your tablet, press and hold the power button until you see
the Acer logo. Wait a moment for your tablet to boot up. You will then
be asked some questions before you can use your tablet.
To start, tap to select your language then tap the arrow. Follow the
rest of the instructions as they are displayed.
If the tablet’s screen turns off, it has entered sleep mode. Briefly press
the power button to wake it up. For more information see Waking
your tablet on page 22.
Warning
Do not force the SIM card. If it does not fit, ensure you have the SIM card
properly oriented. Trying to force the SIM into the slot when it is
incorrectly oriented may damage the SIM and/or your tablet.

8 - Getting started with your tablet
Sign in to or create a Google account
If you have Internet access, your tablet 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.
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 42
Important
You must sign in to a Google Account to use Gmail, Hangouts, Google
Calendar, and other Google apps; to download apps from Google Play;
to back up your settings to Google servers; and to take advantage of
other Google services on your tablet.

Charging your tablet - 9
CHARGING YOUR TABLET
Assembling the power adapter
Your tablet is bundled with one of two types of USB power adapters: a
fixed-prong type or a removable-prong type. Both types are described
in this manual.
Fixed-prong type
The prongs and power adapter body form a complete piece, no
assembly required. Simply slide the large end of the USB cable into
the power adapter body (it will fit in only one direction). You cannot
remove or switch the prongs with this type of adapter.
Removable-prong type
Align arrows on the power adapter head and body. Insert the head
onto the power adapter body and turn the head towards "CLOSE"
printed on the head until it clicks into place. Simply slide the large end
of the USB cable into the power adapter body (it will fit in only one
direction).
CLOSE
OPEN
1
C
OPEN
2

10 - Charging your tablet
Connecting power
Connect the power connector to your tablet and plug the AC adapter
into any AC outlet.
Warning
Only use an Acer-approved adapter to charge your device.
Note
It is normal for the tablet surface to become warm during charging or long
periods of use.