Acer Iconia One 7 User manual

User’s Manual

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Acer Iconia User’s Manual
Covers: B1-740
Model number for regulatory purposes: TD070VA1
This revision: May 2014
Acer Iconia B1-740
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Serial number: _______________________________________________
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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 your tablet 7
Charging your tablet ................................ 7
Turning on for the first time...................... 8
Using the touchscreen........................... 10
The Home screen .................................. 10
The onscreen keyboard......................... 16
Editing text............................................. 17
Shutting down your tablet ...................... 19
Connecting devices to your tablet 20
Connecting to AC power........................ 20
Inserting a microSD card ....................... 20
Transferring files between your tablet
and a PC................................................ 20
Accessories ........................................... 21
Going online 22
Managing Wi-Fi connections ................. 22
Browsing the internet............................. 22
Setting up the Email application ............ 23
Google services ..................................... 24
Playing music and video 28
Multimedia playback .............................. 28
Managing people and contacts 30
Using the camera and camcorder 33
Camera icons and indicators ................. 33
Taking a photo ....................................... 34
Camcorder icons and indicators ............ 35
Shooting a video .................................... 36
Advanced settings 37
Wireless & Networks.............................. 37
Device.................................................... 38
Personal................................................. 40
System................................................... 41
Updating your tablet’s operating system 41
Resetting your tablet.............................. 42
FAQ and troubleshooting 43
Other sources of help ............................ 45
Specifications 46
End user license agreement 49

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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 via your People and social
networking applications.
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 is
missing or damaged, contact your dealer immediately:
• Acer Iconia B1-740 tablet
• Product setup and safety information
• USB cable
• AC adapter
• Warranty card

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Getting to know your tablet
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No. Item Description
1Front-facing camera A 0.3-megapixel camera for video chats
and self-portrait images.
2Touchscreen 7.0", 1024 x 600 pixel capacitive
touchscreen.
3Volume control key Increases and decreases the tablet
volume.
4Power button
Press and hold 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.
5Rear-facing camera A 1.9-megapixel camera for taking high-
resolution images.

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63.5 mm headphone
jack Connects to stereo headphones.
7Microphone Receives audio for video chats and
internet calls.
8microSD card slot Insert a microSD card into the slot.
9Micro 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 7.
10 HDMI Micro
Connector
Connects to an external display via
HDMI.
11 Reset pin hole Insert a suitable object into the hole to
reset the device.
12 Speaker Emits audio.
No. Item Description

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USING YOUR TABLET
Charging your tablet
For first-time use, you need to charge your tablet for four hours. After
that you can recharge the battery as needed.
Assembling the power adapter
Slide the large end of the USB cable into the power adapter body (it
will fit in only one direction).
Note
Charger illustration is for reference only. Actual configuration may vary.

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

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To start, tap to select your language then tap Start. 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 18.
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.
Important
You must sign in to a Google Account to use Gmail, Hangouts, Google
Calendar, and other Google Apps; to download applications from
Google Play; to back up your settings to Google servers; and to take
advantage of other Google services on your tablet.
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.

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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 40.
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.
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.
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 information
and simple controls with widgets or shortcuts to apps. Widgets display
information such as the time and weather, or provide additional
controls and direct access to applications. Some have been pre-
installed on your tablet, while others may be downloaded from Google
Play.

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The Home screen features some useful controls and information.
Search
To search for applications, 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, applications or files
shown in the list.
In order to search or browse the internet, you must be connected to a
wireless network. See Going online on page 22.
You can also choose what Google Search searches for. Within
search, tap the Hide button (replaces Back) to hide the keyboard.
Then tap the Menu icon > Settings > Tablet search. Select the
applications you want Google Search to search.
Voice search
If voice search is available, tap the microphone and speak your
search request. See Voice Search on page 24.
Search
Navigation
Application menu
Status
Widgets
Note
Bundled apps differ depending on region and configuration.

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Navigation
To navigate through menus and options,
three (or more) icons are shown in the
bottom-left corner.
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
applications is shown).
Home
Tap this icon to go directly to the Home screen.
Recent
Tap this icon to see recently opened applications. Tap an application
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.
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 15.
The application menu
The application menu displays applications and widgets available on
your tablet.
Applications are displayed in alphabetical order. 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 tablet. See
Personalizing the Home screen on page 15.
Tap the Play Store icon to open Google Play.
Back Home Recent
Hide

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Adding an application to a Home screen
Tap and hold an icon to add a shortcut to one of your Home screen
pages. When you select an icon, you are taken to the initial Home
screen. You can drag the selected icon to any extended home screen.
Status and notification area
Status and notification icons are shown at
the top of the screen. The top-right area
displays a variety of information, such as
time, battery status, and connectivity. The
top-left area displays event icons, such as a
new message.
Swipe up from the lower-right side to display notification details such
as current downloads and media controls such as "play/pause" and
"next track" when music is playing.
Signal Battery
charge
status
strength
Screen
capture
Volume

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Status and notification icons
Connection icons
Battery status icons
Notification icons
Note
The icons displayed on your device vary depending on your connection.
Icon Description
Connected to a wireless network (waves indicate
signal strength)
Airplane mode (wireless connectivity disconnected)
Icon Description Icon Description
Battery is very low Battery is full
Battery is low Battery is charging
Battery is partially drained
Note
If your device’s battery is getting too hot, you will be notified and advised to
turn off the device. If you fail to turn it off, it will shut down automatically.
Icon Description Icon Description
Alarm is set Speaker is silenced
New Gmail message Tablet microphone is off
New Hangouts message GPS is on
Upcoming event Receiving location data
from GPS
Song is playing Syncing data
SD card or USB storage is
full Sync is on
Tablet is connected to PC
via USB
Problem with sign-in or
sync

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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 bottom-center
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 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 view information about the app or widget,
drag it to the icon at the top of 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
Application update
available Uploading data
System update available Downloading data
Virtual private network
(VPN) status
Icon Description Icon Description

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each side, tap and drag the diamond until the widget is the correct
size. Tap Back to finish.
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.
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.
Note
Not all widgets can be resized.
Note
The layout of the keyboard varies slightly, depending on the application and
information that is required.

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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.
Changing Google keyboard settings
To use a different keyboard language or change settings, tap the
Input options key, then select either Input languages or Google
keyboard settings. These settings include Auto-correction and
keyboard sounds.
Predictive text or auto correction
The Google keyboard can provide predictive text input. 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. 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.
To turn predictive text on or off with the Google keyboard, tap the
Input options key, and then Google 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.

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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.
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 where you want to insert text. If you can select this text, a cursor
is inserted below the text. To replace a word, double tap the word.
In both cases, if you previously copied text, a PASTE button
displays.
2. If the cursor is not in the desired position, simply drag it to the
correct position.
3. Modify the text by typing or deleting text or tapping the PASTE
button.
Waking your tablet
If the screen is off and the tablet does not react to any taps on the
screen, then it has been locked and is in sleep mode.
To wake your tablet, press the power button. Your tablet will display
the Lock screen. To unlock the screen, press the lock button and
follow the lock to the right side of the circle.

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Security Options
For additional security, you may set a code or number that must be
entered to access the tablet, such as an unlock pattern (a set of dots
that must be tapped in the correct order). Open the Home screen and
tap APPS > Settings > Security > Screen lock. If you forget your
unlock pattern, please refer to Unlock pattern on page 44.
Shutting down your tablet
If you won’t use your tablet for an extended period of time, turn it off to
save battery power. To turn off your tablet (even when locked), press
and hold the power button for one second. Tap Power off and confirm
the shut down. To force a shutdown, press and hold the power button
for four seconds.

20 - Connecting devices to your tablet
CONNECTING DEVICES TO YOUR
TABLET
Connecting to AC power
See Charging your tablet on page 7
Inserting a microSD card
You may install a microSD card to expand your device's storage
space. Ensure that the microSD card is inserted all the way into the
card slot.
Check card capacity in the External SD card section of APPS >
Settings > Storage.
Transferring files between your tablet and a PC
Your tablet and any connected storage devices can be accessed from
a PC with a USB connection.
Connecting to a PC as a USB storage device
If you wish to transfer information between your device and your
computer (either the microSD card in your device or the device’s
internal memory), you can connect your device to a PC using the
supplied USB cable.
1. Plug the USB sync cable into the micro USB connector on your
device.
Note
Your tablet only supports microSD cards that use the FAT or FAT32 file
system.