Acer A1-860 User Manual

User’s Manual

10 - Using your tabletUSING YOUR TABLETUsing the touchscreenYour tablet uses a touchscreen for selecting items and entering information. Use your fing

Using your tablet - 11The Home screen already features some useful controls and information. SearchTo search for APPs, files or for information on th

12 - Using your tabletIn order to search or browse the internet, you must be connected to a wireless network. See Going online on page 25.To filter th

Using your tablet - 13widget. See Adding an application to a Home screen on page 14 and Adding or removing shortcuts or widgets on page 17. The Applic

14 - Using your tabletAdding an application to a Home screenOpen the Application menu and tap and hold an APP you’d like to have on the Home screen. R

Using your tablet - 15To access Quick Settings with one swipe, swipe down with two fingers.Priority notificationsWith priority notifications turned on

16 - Using your tabletQuick Settings icons Icon Name DescriptionAirplane modeTap to toggle Airplane mode on and off. When on, all wireless connectivit

Using your tablet - 17You may personalize your Home screen by adding or removing application shortcuts or widgets, and by changing the wallpaper.Addin

18 - Using your tabletlocations where you might have images stored, such as Google Drive, Gallery, Dropbox, and others. The onscreen keyboardWhen you

Using your tablet - 19Tap the ?123 button to see numbers and special characters, and then tap the ~ [ < key to see more options. Tap and hold a key

2 - © 2015 All Rights ReservedAcer Iconia Tab 8 User’s ManualCovers: A1-860 Regulatory Model Number (RMN): A5001This revision: June 2015Acer Iconia Ta

20 - Using your tabletSelecting textTo select text that you want to cut, copy, delete or replace:1. Tap the text you want to select. If you can select

Using your tablet - 21Security OptionsFor additional security, you may set a code or number that must be entered to access the tablet, such as an unlo

22 - Connecting devices to your tabletCONNECTING DEVICES TO YOUR TABLETConnecting to AC powerSee Charging your tablet on page 8Inserting a microSD car

Connecting devices to your tablet - 23internal memory), you can connect your device to a PC using the supplied USB cable.1. Plug the USB sync cable in

24 - Connecting devices to your tabletconnecting to another Bluetooth device, see the device’s operating instructions.Only A2DP stereo headsets (playb

Going online - 25GOING ONLINEManaging Wi-Fi connectionsIf you did not connect to a Wi-Fi network when you first started your tablet, or want to connec

26 - Going onlinebutton. Simply tap one of the open tabs across the top of the screen to switch pages. Setting up the Email applicationThe Email appli

Going online - 27Composing an email1. Make sure your tablet is connected to the internet.2. Open the Application menu and tap Gmail.3. Tap .4. Enter t

28 - Going onlinePlay StoreTap Play Store from the Home screen or Application menu to open Google Play. Here you can obtain a variety of add-on progra

Going online - 29You may keep track of the download progress from both the APP’s page and your device’s notification area.Using downloaded APPsOnce yo

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

30 - Going onlineGoogle HangoutsTap Hangouts from the Applicationmenu to open Google Hangouts. Here you can see a list of your contacts connected to

Playing music - 31PLAYING MUSICMultimedia playbackYour tablet comes supplied with a variety of programs that you can use to enjoy multimedia content.P

32 - Playing musicSwipe in from the left side to display the menu, which contains a list of views, such as Listen Now, My Library, and Playlists as w

Managing people and contacts - 33MANAGING PEOPLE AND CONTACTSYour tablet features an address book that allows you to save contacts to the internal mem

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

Managing people and contacts - 35Editing a contact on your computerIf you have synchronized your Google account and contacts, you can use your compute

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

Using the camera and camcorder - 37In the camera window, swipe in from the left to display the mode buttons: Lens Blur, Camera, and Camcorder. With

38 - Using the camera and camcorderQuick SettingsDescriptionCameraVideoLens BlurTaking a photo1. Ensure the options described above are set to your pr

Using the camera and camcorder - 39Shooting a video1. Ensure the options described above are set to your preferences.2. Frame your subject and steady

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

40 - Advanced settingsADVANCED SETTINGSTo access Settings, open the Application menu and tap Settings.Wireless & NetworksActivating or deactivatin

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 settingsYou need to set a lock screen PIN or password before you can use credential storage.APPs > Settings > More... > Mobile

Advanced settings - 43AppsClosing an applicationTo close an active application, go to Settings > Apps. Swipe over to the RUNNING tab, then tap the

44 - Advanced settingsGoogle SyncIn Google, you can set synchronization for Google products including Browser, Calandar, Gmail Google Photos, and othe

Advanced settings - 45Setting alarmsThere are two predefined alarms on your tablet by default. To add or edit alarm settings, tap Clock in the Applica

46 - Advanced settingsTo perform a clean boot, open Settings from the Application menu, then tap Backup & reset > Factory data reset; click Res

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?Open the Application menu and tap Settings &g

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 tablet12536478109ViewsNo. Item Description1 MicrophoneReceives audio for video chats and Inte

50 - SpecificationsSPECIFICATIONSPerformance• Intel® Atom™ processor 1.33 GHz processor• System memory:• 1 GB of RAM• 16 or 32 GB of flash memoryGoogl

Specifications - 51Power• DC power-in (5.2 V, 1.35 A)Connectivity• Bluetooth 4.0• 802.11b/g/n wireless LAN•GPS• GLONASS supportCamera• Front camera• 0

52 - SpecificationsDimensionsHeight 213.9 mm Width 127.7 mmThickness 9.5 mmWeight 355 gEnvironmentTemperatureOperating: 0° C to 35° CNon-operating: -2

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 tabletTurning on for the first timeTo turn on your tablet, press and hold the power button until you see the Acer logo.

Getting started with your tablet - 7and other information. If you do not yet have Internet access, or do not want to use this feature, then tap Skip.I

8 - Charging your tabletCHARGING YOUR TABLETAssembling the power adapterYour tablet is bundled with one of two types of USB power adapters: a fixed-pr

Charging your tablet - 9Connecting powerConnect the power connector to your tablet and plug the AC adapter into any AC outlet.WarningOnly use an Acer-