Acer A1-713HD User Manual

User’s Manual

10 - Using your tabletScroll: To scroll up or down the screen, simply drag your finger up or down the screen in the direction that you want to scroll.

Using your tablet - 11SearchTo search for applications, files or for information on the internet, tap the Google icon in the top-left corner.Simply e

12 - Using your tabletThe extended Home screenThe Home screen extends to either side of the initial Home screen, giving you more room to add widgets o

Using your tablet - 13Adding an application to a Home screenTap and hold an icon to add a shortcut to one of your Home screens. When you select an ico

14 - Using your tabletQuick Settings icons Icon Name DescriptionBatteryDisplays current battery status. Tap to display battery life details.Settings T

Using your tablet - 15Personalizing the Home screenYou may personalize your Home screen by adding or removing application shortcuts or widgets, and by

16 - Using your tabletChanging the Home screen imageTap and hold any open space on the Home screen. You can choose from a set of pre-formatted wallpap

Using your tablet - 17The onscreen keyboardWhen you tap a text box to enter text, an onscreen keyboard will appear. Simply tap on keys to enter text.T

18 - Using your tabletkeyboard that continue the sequence of letters tapped, or are a close match allowing for errors. The word list changes after eve

Using your tablet - 192. If the cursor is not in the desired position, simply drag it to the correct position.3. Modify the text by typing or deleting

2 - © 2014 All Rights ReservedAcer Iconia Tab 7 User’s ManualCovers: A1-713HDRegulatory model number (RMN): A1403This revision: June 2014Acer Iconia A

20 - Connecting devices to your tabletCONNECTING DEVICES TO YOUR TABLETConnecting to AC powerSee Charging your tablet on page 7.Inserting a microSD ca

Connecting devices to your tablet - 212. Plug the USB client connector into an available USB port on your computer.3. Swipe down the top-left notifica

22 - Going onlineGOING ONLINEManaging Wi-Fi connectionsIf you did not connect to a Wi-Fi network when you first started your tablet, or want to connec

Going online - 23Chrome enables you to open multiple tabs. When a page is open, tap the small New tab button. Simply tap one of the open tabs across t

24 - Going onlineComposing an email1. Make sure your tablet is connected to the internet.2. Tap APPS and then Gmail.3. Tap .4. Enter the recipient&apo

Going online - 25Play StoreTap Play Store from the home screen or APPS menu to open Google Play. Here you can obtain a variety of add-on programs and

26 - Going onlineYou may keep track of the download progress from both the app’s page and the tablet’s notification area.Using downloaded applications

Going online - 27Google HangoutsTap Hangouts from the APPS menu to open Google Hangouts. Here you can see a list of your contacts connected to Google

28 - Managing people and contactsMANAGING PEOPLE AND CONTACTSYour tablet features an address book that allows you to save contacts to the internal mem

Managing people and contacts - 29Adding a new contactTap to add a new contact. If you have multiple accounts, you will be asked which account you wa

Table of contents - 3TABLE OF CONTENTSGetting started with your tablet 4Features and functions ... 4Unpacking your tablet..

30 - Managing people and contactsEditing a contact on your computerIf you have synchronized your Google account and contacts, you can use your compute

Making calls - 31MAKING CALLSThis chapter shows you how to make phone calls, and the options available to you during your call.Before making a callChe

32 - Making callsDialing a number from Call logYour call history can be viewed by tapping at the bottom left of the screen. The call history display

Making calls - 33Making a call to one of your contacts1. From the Home screen tap People to view your contacts. You can also access your contact lis

34 - Making callsAnswering or declining a callWhen you have an incoming call, the number will be shown as a "floating window" on the screen.

Making calls - 35Saving a dialed number to contactsYou can save a number you have dialed for future use.1. Select the number from the Call log tab and

36 - Using the camera and camcorderUSING THE CAMERA AND CAMCORDERYour tablet features a front- and rear-facing digital cameras. This section will take

Using the camera and camcorder - 37In the camera window, the controls at the top of the screen allow you to change settings. The controls at the botto

38 - Using the camera and camcorderTaking a photo1. Ensure the options described above are set to your preferences.2. Frame your subject and steady yo

Using the camera and camcorder - 39marked with a small play symbol). From the Gallery you can share the file using various services and edit the image

4 - Getting started with your tabletGETTING STARTED WITH YOUR TABLETFeatures and functionsYour new tablet offers leading, easy-to-access multimedia an

40 - Advanced settingsADVANCED SETTINGSAccess Settings from the APPS menu. Tap APPS, then Settings.Wireless & NetworksSIM managementDisplays the S

Advanced settings - 41To connect to a device, tap the device in the list of available devices. You may be asked to enter a PIN on both devices to esta

42 - Advanced settingsVirtual Private Network (VPN)This option enables you to connect to a private network, such as a secure work or office environmen

Advanced settings - 43DisplayYou can adjust your tablet screen settings by tapping APPS > Settings > Display. AppsClosing an applicationTo close

44 - Advanced settingsUninstalling an applicationYou can remove programs installed on your tablet to free up extra storage memory. Tap and hold the pr

Advanced settings - 45Google Account you sign in to on your tablet, or from an account associated specifically with that application. For some applica

46 - Advanced settingsSetting alarmsThere are two predefined alarms on your tablet by default. To add or edit alarm settings, tap Clock in the APPS me

FAQ and troubleshooting - 47FAQ AND TROUBLESHOOTINGThis section lists frequently asked questions that may arise during the use of your tablet, and giv

48 - FAQ and troubleshootingSystem information and performanceHow do I check the OS version of my device?Tap APPS > Settings > About tablet to c

FAQ and troubleshooting - 49Other sources of helpFor information on: Refer to:Up-to-date information regarding your tabletwww.acer.comService enquirie

Getting started with your tablet - 5Getting to know your tabletV125891011124376iewsNo. Item Description13.5 mm headphone jackConnects to stereo headph

50 - SpecificationsSPECIFICATIONSPerformance• MTK MT8382 quad-core 1.3 GHz processor• System memory:• 1 GB of RAM• 8 or 16 GB of flash memoryAndroid™

Specifications - 51Power• DC power-in (5.35 V, 2 A or 5.2 V, 1.35 A)Connectivity• Bluetooth 4.0• Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11b/g/n• GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 M

52 - SpecificationsDimensionsHeight 193 mm Width 116 mmThickness 8.9 mmWeight 305 gEnvironmentTemperatureOperating: 0° C to 35° CNon-operating: -20° C

End user license agreement - 53END USER LICENSE AGREEMENTIMPORTANT - READ CAREFULLY: THIS END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT ("AGREEMENT") IS A LEGA

54 - End user license agreementCuba, Iran, North Korea, Sudan and Syria; or (ii) use any Software for any use prohibited by the laws or regulations of

End user license agreement - 55INTERRUPTION, FOR PERSONAL INJURY, FOR LOSS OF PRIVACY, FOR FAILURE TO MEET ANY DUTY INCLUDING OF GOOD FAITH OR OF REAS

56 - End user license agreementproducts of Acer's licensors' or suppliers' third party licensors. Your use of the Third Party Software

6 - Getting started with your tabletInserting a SIM or microSD cardYour tablet is equipped with a SIM slot and a microSD card slot. To take full advan

Using your tablet - 7USING YOUR TABLETUsing the SIM card slotYour tablet includes a SIM slot. To take full advantage of your tablet’s internet capabil

8 - Using your tabletConnecting powerConnect the power connector to your tablet and plug the AC adapter side into any AC outlet.Turning on for the fir

Using your tablet - 9If the tablet’s screen turns off, it has entered sleep mode. Briefly press the power button to wake it up. For more information s