Acer Aspire M3 User manual

Acer Connect M3
Version: 1.00.0002
USER MANUAL

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This revision: February 2023
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Table of Contents
1. Overview.............................................................................................. 3
1.1 Package Contents............................................................................................3
1.2 System Requirements .....................................................................................3
1.3 Device description........................................................................................... 4
1.4 Environmental................................................................................................. 5
1.5 Power Management ........................................................................................5
2. Installation .......................................................................................... 6
2.1 First-time setup for SIM, vSIM, and Charging .................................................6
3. Getting online ................................................................................... 10
3.1 Quick Start .....................................................................................................10
4. Connection Manager App................................................................. 12
4.1 Home Screen..................................................................................................12
4.2 Basic Control.................................................................................................. 14
4.3 Initial Setting..................................................................................................17
4.4 SIM Card ......................................................................................................... 18
4.5 SIMO Service (Virtual SIM).............................................................................. 22
4.6 Wi-Fi Setting ..................................................................................................27
4.7 Manage Connected Device ............................................................................28
4.8 Settings .......................................................................................................... 29
4.9 Firmware Update............................................................................................ 30
5. Web User Interface (UI) ..................................................................... 33
5.1 Web Browser Compatibility............................................................................33
5.2 Admin Login...................................................................................................33
5.3 Wi-Fi Setting ..................................................................................................35
5.4 APN Profile..................................................................................................... 37
5.5 SIMO Service .................................................................................................. 40
5.6 Languages...................................................................................................... 41
5.7 User Manual ................................................................................................... 41
5.8 Log Out........................................................................................................... 42
6. Regulatory Information...................................................................... 43
6.1 Important Safety Precaution......................................................................... 43
7. Safety Information............................................................................... 46

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7.1 Important Safety Precaution......................................................................... 46
7.2 Condition of Use............................................................................................ 46
7.3 Cleaning and Maintenance ...........................................................................46
7.4 Disposal Instructions..................................................................................... 46
7.5 Ethernet Cable Line Safety............................................................................ 47
7.6 Medical Devices............................................................................................. 47
7.7 Vehicles .........................................................................................................47
7.8 Warning ......................................................................................................... 48
7.9 Explosive Device Proximity Warning ............................................................. 48
7.10 Wireless adapter regulatory information.................................................... 48
7.11 EU/UK Regulatory Conformance ................................................................ 49
7.12 Duty Cycle Attestation................................................................................50
7.13 Restrictions ................................................................................................. 50
7.14 EU/UK Regulatory Compliance –Radio....................................................... 51
8. Limited Warranty ................................................................................ 52

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1. Overview
The Acer Connect M3 Mobile Wi-Fi is designed to feature the latest Wi-Fi 6 technology. This
guide provides an overview of Acer Connect M3’s features and a description of the user
interface and ports of the device.
The Acer Connect M3 delivers multi-gigabit transfer speed along with Wi-Fi 6 features and user
experience for the demands of travelers and media streamers. The Acer Connect M3 Mobile Wi-
Fi can be used to provide increased network capacity while reducing bandwidth congestion and
uncompromised internet access for every Wi-Fi 6 device. With a 2.4” display, Acer Connect M3
provides a simple operation and secure user experience for connecting and streaming on the
internet.
1.1 Package Contents
The box should include the following items:
1. Acer Connect M3
2. USB Type C cable
3. SIM card ejector tool
4. Manual Kit including:
a. Quick Start Guide
b. EMEA/PAP/ANZ Warranties
c. CE Safety
d. CE Declaration of Conformity
1.2 System Requirements
This Acer Connect M3 is compatible with Wi-Fi devices which support Wi-Fi 2.4GHz and 5GHz
bands (802.11 b/g/n/ac/ax) and 4G LTE/5G NR internet connectivity.

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1.3 Device description
1. Power Button
2. Reset Button
3. SIM Door Cover
4. Removable Loop
5. Touch Screen
6. USB Type C port

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1.4 Environmental
Temperature:
•Operating: 0 °C to 45 °C (32 °F to 115 °F)
•Storage: -10 °C to 60 °C (14 °F to 140 °F)
Humidity (Non-condensing):
•Operating: 20% to 80 %
•Storage: 20% to 60%
1.5 Power Management
Acer Connect M3 can be powered from USB 3.0 Type C port with included USB Type C Cable.
Note: Since Acer Connect M3 does not included the adapter, it is recommended to use a 15Watt
5VDC, 2A or 3A charger type.

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2. Installation
2.1 First-time setup for SIM, vSIM, and Charging
Physical SIM Card
Acer Connect M3 use nano SIM type. Make sure you use the correct SIM card type.
Before installing your SIM card, please follow these steps:
a. Ensure the device is powered off.
b. Turn your M3 to the back side (display facing down).
c. Insert your fingernail into slit on the corner tray cover and open it by pulling out the tray on
that side.
d. Once the tray already pulled out, rotate the SIM slot cover by 90 degrees to reveal the SIM
card tray and the SIM pinhole.
Follow the step below to install the SIM card to Acer Connect M3:
Step 1: Prepare SIM tray ejector tool.
Step 2: Eject the SIM tray by pushing it into the pinhole.

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Step 3: Locate your valid 5G SIM card and install it into the SIM tray. The SIM card with operator
logo should face upward (the gold contacts facing downwards). Ensure the card fits into place.
Please align the notch corner to properly installed, SIM card must be placed completely flat on
SIM Tray.
Step 4: Install the SIM tray with a valid SIM card back into Acer Connect M3. Then close the SIM
slot cover.
Step 5: Push and long hold the Power Button located on the right side for 3 seconds. Once
turned on, the Acer logo will appear on the screen.
Step 6: Please navigate by following the direction on the screen to begin your SIM card
activation process. When using the SIM Card, please start by clicking the SIM card “ ”icon.

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Virtual SIM (SIMO Service)
Beside using physical SIM card, Acer Connect M3 also support virtual SIM technology provided
by SIMO application. With pre-installed SIMO application, you can have access to internet or
mobile data services around the world without using a physical SIM card. Before you can use
SIMO data service, you need to sign up for a SIMO account on https://buy.simo.co and bundle
the device with M3 SIMO SN (SIMO Serial Number).
Follow the step below to activate SIMO service from your Acer Connect M3:
Step 1: Push and hold the Power Button located on the right side. Once turned on, the Acer logo
will appear on the screen.
Step 2: From Menu > Select SIMO Service and proceed to the next activation steps.

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2.1.3 Charging your device
To charge the Acer Connect M3, please connect the M3 with the included USB Type C cable. To
charge the M3, it is recommended to use a power adapter with a 2A or 3A power rating. The
Acer Connect M3 Mobile Wi-Fi does not include a power adapter.

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3. Getting online
3.1 Quick Start
1. If this is the first time you are using or setting up the Acer Connect M3 Mobile Wi-Fi, please
proceed by tapping the “ Menu” icon to bring up the control menu.
From this menu selection page, you can access Wi-Fi Settings, Connected Devices,
Brightness, SIM Card, SIMO Service, and Settings.
2. To connect devices to your Acer Connect M3 Mobile Wi-Fi, tap the “ Wi-Fi Info” icon
on the screen.

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3. By default, Wi-Fi hotspots are on. If hotspots are off, you will be prompted with a choice to
turn on the Wi-Fi hotspot. Tap “Turn On” to proceed to the next step.
4. On this page, you may choose which band to utilize to get online. Once determined which
band to use, please scan the corresponding QR code with QR code Scanner on Android
mobile devices, or with Camera APP on iOS mobile devices. You may return to the main
page by tapping “BACK”.
The below image is an example of the prompted message that may appear on your
mobile devices.
Note: You can also find your default Wi-Fi password on the label located at the back side
of the Acer Connect M3.

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4. Connection Manager App
You can view or change Acer Connect M3 settings from the device touchscreen or by
connecting to the Admin Web UI. This chapter will give you detailed explanation to manage Acer
Connect M3 Mobile Wi-Fi using device touchscreen user interface.
4.1 Home Screen
SIM Card
In the SIM card usage scenario, once SIM card has been properly inserted and the network
service is available, if all in normal state, you will see Data Usage as main topic in display screen.
SIMO Service (Virtual SIM)
In the virtual SIM usage scenario, once you have registered to a network supported by SIMO and
the network service is available, the home screen will display status of SIMO data plan and menu
to manage it.
Status Bar (Top of the screen)

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The Acer Connect M3 uses the following status indicators and icons.
This status applied both for physical SIM card and SIMO service (virtual SIM).
Information Panel
The Acer Connect M3 uses the following panel information and configuration menu access.

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4.2 Basic Control
Power On
To turn your Acer Connect M3 on, press and hold the Power button for 3 seconds. The Home
screen will show up after system boot process has been completed.
Power Off
To turn your Acer Connect M3 off, press and hold the power button for 3 seconds until
confirmation page appears and then confirm by tap Turn Off.
Auto Screen-Lock Timeout
When the touchscreen is idle for 15 seconds due to user inactivity, by default the screen will be
turned off.
You can manage the screen timeout duration from Menu on Home screen > Settings > Screen
Timeout. Adjust the timeout as your requirement.
Screen timeout options are 15 sec (default), 30 sec, 1 min, 2 min, 5 min, 10 min and Never.
Screen Lock PIN Setting

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You can manage the screen PIN lock configuration to ON or OFF. To turn it ON from OFF
position, select Menu on Home screen > Settings > Screen PIN Lock > select ON.
And then continue to input the screen lock PIN from Screen PIN > tap Pencil icon > input at
least 4-digit PIN and then click Save.
Unlocking Screen
When the screen is turned off due to screen access inactivity, you might have two options below:
•Screen activation when PIN Lock is Off
If the PIN lock is Off, press power button once > slide left using your finger to unlock the
screen.
•Screen activation when PIN Lock is On
When screen is locked and the PIN lock is on (activated), press power button once > slide
using your finger > input the PIN number to unlock the screen.

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Critical Low Battery
The screen will be turned off when battery out of charge. Long press the power button will show
you low battery indicator “ “on the screen.
Enable USB Tethering (Connect to PC/Laptop as a dongle)
When you plug M3 to PC/laptop with USB cable (USB A to C), the M3’s screen will pop “Do you
want to turn on USB tethering?”. Press “Turn ON” will enable USB tethering.
If the USB Tethering is still off, to activate it you can select Menu > Setting > slide on USB
Tethering.
Note: Once USB cable connection is detected and successfully connected, the USB icon “
“will be displayed on the right top of the screen.

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Menu Navigation
Tap Menu icon “ “ from home screen, navigate the available Menu by swiping to left or
right and tap your selection. From this menu selection page, you can access Wi-Fi Settings,
Connected Devices, Brightness, SIM Card, SIMO Service, and Settings. Tap Back at any time to
go back to previous menu.
Screen Brightness
You can adjust screen brightness from Menu > Brightness. Swipe right or left by your finger to
adjust the screen brightness depend on your eye’s comfort level.
4.3 Initial Setting
1. Power on the device by long press power button 3 seconds.
The Acer startup logo screen will be displayed.
2. Tap Menu > Setting from home screen to configure some basic parameter such as:
a. Select the preferred language you want to use for navigating touchscreen menu.
Languages supported are English, Traditional Chinese, German, French, Italian, Spanish,
Polish, Czech, Portuguese, Brazilian Portuguese, Latino Spanish, Swedish, Norwegian,
Danish, Finnish, Netherlands, Hungarian, Thai, and Hebrew.
b. Select your time zone.
Default time zone setting is “Auto”. You can change it by selecting time zone as your
preference.
c. Select your SIM type.
You can choose using physical SIM card or SIMO service (virtual SIM). Detailed steps for
these SIMs settings will be explained on another part of the document.
3. From Menu, you can also select SIM Card or SIMO Service for more setting and
configuration.

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Note: When no action is performed by the user during this initial setting process, the screen will
be automatically suspended after 10 seconds but it will not be locked. Press the power button
once and it will resume to the last page which user located before.
4.4 SIM Card
To use a physical SIM card, please refer to point 2.1 Installation step 1 until step 6 to insert the
SIM card into designated slot. Once you have inserted the SIM card, go through initial setting
step until prompted Select SIM Type. If the user has already inserted a SIM card, the system will
select SIM card option as the default.
Valid SIM Card
Once the SIM card you have inserted is detected, valid and unlocked, the cross sign on SIM card
menu will be changed.
SIM Card Problem