Acer B3-A50 User manual

USER’S
MANUAL
B3-A50
B3-A50FHD
Iconia One 10

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Acer Iconia One 10 User’s Manual
Covers: B3-A50 / B3-A50FHD
Regulatory Model Number (RMN): A8003 / A8002
This revision: April 2018
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
Turning on for the first time...................... 6
Charging your tablet 8
Assembling the power adapter ................ 8
Using your tablet 10
Using the touchscreen........................... 10
The Home screen .................................. 10
The virtual keyboard .............................. 21
Editing text............................................. 22
Setting an alarm .................................... 23
Waking your tablet................................. 24
Shutting down your tablet ...................... 24
Connecting devices to your tablet 25
Connecting to AC power........................ 25
Inserting a microSD card ....................... 25
Transferring files between your tablet
and a PC................................................ 25
Connecting a Bluetooth device.............. 26
Accessories ........................................... 27
Going online 28
Managing Wi-Fi connections ................. 28
Data saver (background data) ............... 28
Browsing the internet ............................. 29
Google™ services ................................. 30
Using the camera and video recorder 35
Camera/video icons and indicators........ 35
Taking a photo ....................................... 36
Recording a video.................................. 36
Camera and video options..................... 37
Settings 39
Network & Internet ................................. 39
Connected devices ................................ 41
Users & accounts................................... 44
System................................................... 45
Updating your tablet’s operating system 45
Resetting your tablet.............................. 45
FAQ and troubleshooting 47
Other sources of help ............................ 48
Specifications 49
Guidelines for safe battery usage 52
Battery information................................. 52
Replacing the battery............................. 53
End user license agreement 54

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.
• Access your email while on the move.
• Keep in touch with your friends with social networking apps.
• Watch movies or listen to music.
• Play games or read a book.
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
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.
2Volume control key Increases and decreases the tablet
volume.
3Microphone Receives audio for voice searches, video
chats and Internet calls.
4Cover for microSD
card slot Insert a microSD card into the slot.
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 8.
7Front-facing camera A 2-megapixel camera for video chats
and selfies.
8Touchscreen 10.1" LED-backlit LCD.
9Speaker Emits audio.
10 Rear-facing camera A 5-megapixel camera for taking high-
resolution images.
No. Item Description

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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 24.
Sign in to or create a GoogleTM 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 synchronize
them from the Accounts settings section. See Multiple Google
accounts on page 44
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.
Note
If Google Play Store is updating apps in the background, opening new apps
may consume memory and may affect the performance on your device.

8 - Charging your tablet
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
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C
OPEN
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Charging your tablet - 9
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.

10 - Using your tablet
USING YOUR TABLET
Using the touchscreen
Your tablet 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.
Swipe: Quickly swipe your finger across the screen to switch screens
or open lists of options or information.
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 menu of actions for that
item.
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.
The Home screen
When you start your tablet, or wake it from power saving, it will display
the Home screen. This screen gives you quick access to apps
("applications"), widgets, and folders. See Personalizing Home
screens on page 18.
Folders are groups of apps that occupy one space on a Home screen.
See Adding folders to a Home screen on page 19.
Widgets provide special functions, quick shortcuts to special app
features, or serve as small apps that display constantly-updated
information (like the time and weather). Many apps provide widgets,
while some apps provide only a widget, and must be added and used
from a Home screen. See Adding widgets to a Home screen on
page 20.
Note
When you first see the Home screen, and your tablet is connected to the
Internet, it will download a selection of recommended, optional apps. These
may be deleted, as with any other downloaded app.