Acer Iconia tab 7 User manual

User’s Manual

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Acer Iconia Tab 7 User’s Manual
Covers: A1-713HD
Regulatory model number (RMN): A1403
This revision: June 2014
Acer Iconia A1-713HD
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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
Using the SIM card slot ........................... 7
Charging your tablet ................................ 7
Turning on for the first time...................... 8
Using the touchscreen............................. 9
The Home screen .................................. 10
The onscreen keyboard......................... 17
Editing text............................................. 18
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
Connecting a Bluetooth device.............. 21
Accessories ........................................... 21
Going online 22
Managing Wi-Fi connections ................. 22
Browsing the Internet............................. 22
Setting up the Email application ............ 23
Google services ..................................... 23
Managing people and contacts 28
Making calls 31
Before making a call .............................. 31
Making a call ......................................... 31
Using the camera and camcorder 36
Camera/camcorder icons and indicators 36
Settings.................................................. 37
Taking a photo ....................................... 38
Shooting a video .................................... 38
Advanced settings 40
Wireless & Networks.............................. 40
Device.................................................... 42
Personal................................................. 44
System................................................... 45
Updating your tablet’s operating system 46
Resetting your tablet.............................. 46
FAQ and troubleshooting 47
Other sources of help ............................ 49
Specifications 50
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 3G.
• 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 A1-713HD tablet
• Product setup and safety information
• USB cable
• AC adapter
• Warranty card

Getting started with your tablet - 5
Getting to know your tablet
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No. Item Description
13.5 mm headphone
jackConnects to stereo headphones.
2Speaker Emits audio from incoming calls.
3Charging LED
When connected to a power source, LED
lights red when charging; green when
fully charged.
4Touchscreen 7", 1024 x 600 pixel capacitive
touchscreen.
5Front-facing camera A 0.3-megapixel camera for video chats
and self-portrait images.
6Microphone Receives audio for video chats and
Internet calls.
7Micro USB port
(Slave)
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.

6 - Getting started with your tablet
Inserting a SIM or microSD card
Your tablet is equipped with a SIM slot and a microSD card slot. To
take full advantage of your tablet’s telephony capabilities, you must
install a SIM card.
Additionally, you may wish to increase your tablet’s storage by
inserting a microSD card into the slot provided.
To insert the SIM or microSD card:
1. Remove the cover via the notch
located at the upper left corner of
the tablet as illustrated.
2. Insert the SIM or microSD card
with the cut-out towards the
bottom of the tablet as illustrated.
3. Ensure that SIM or microSD card
is inserted all the way and secure
the cover.
8Power 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.
9Reset pin hole Insert a small thin object (such as a
paperclip) to reset the tablet.
10 Volume control key Increases and decreases the tablet
volume.
11 Camera A 2-megapixel camera for taking high-
resolution pictures.
12 Speaker Emits audio.
Warning
Do not force the SIM card. If it does not fit, ensure you have the SIM card
properly oriented as illustrated. Trying to force the SIM into the slot
when it is incorrectly oriented may damage the SIM and/or your tablet.
No. Item Description

Using your tablet - 7
USING YOUR TABLET
Using the SIM card slot
Your tablet includes a SIM slot. To take full advantage of your tablet’s
internet capabilities, you should install a SIM card with data
subscription before turning on 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.

8 - Using your tablet
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.
To start, tap to select your language then tap Start. Follow the rest of
the instructions as they are displayed.
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.

Using your tablet - 9
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 19.
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 45.
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.
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.

10 - Using your tablet
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.
The Home screen already features some useful controls and
information.
Search
Application
Application
Status and
notification area
Navigation
menu
dock