Acer A210 User's Guide

1User GuideA210 A211

10Note: It is normal for the tablet surface to become warm during charging or long periods of use.Warning: Only use the bundled power adapter to charg

11Using the touchscreenlater) installed, you must sign in to your Google account during setup. If you wait until after setup is complete, your setting

12SearchTo search for applications, files or for information on the Internet, tap the Google icon in the top-left corner.Simply enter the text you wa

13The Home screenA total of five pages are available, two to the left and two to the right. To change or add widgets on any of the screens see “Person

14The application menuThe application menu displays applications and widgets available on your tablet. Applications are displayed in alphabetical orde

15The Home screenTap the status icons to view more status information and a summary of events. Tap the status area again to view more controls. Wh

16Notification iconsCellular data status icons (only for Wi-Fi+3G models)Cellular data status iconsIcon Description Icon DescriptionAlarm is set Speak

17The Home screenPersonalizing the Home screenYou may personalize your Home screen by adding or removing application shortcuts or widgets, and by chan

18To 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

19The onscreen keyboardThe onscreen keyboardWhen you tap a text box to enter text, an onscreen keyboard will appear. Simply tap on keys to enter text.

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20Changing the keyboardTo use a different keyboard type, tap the Keyboard status icon; this will open a menu listing the text input methods available

21Editing textEditing textYou can select and edit text in certain applications, such as text you have entered in a text field. Selected text can be cu

22If you previously copied (see below) text, tap where you want to insert the text. A PASTE button appears briefly below the cursor. Tap the button to

23Locking your tabletLocking your tabletIf you will not use your tablet for a while, briefly press the power button to lock access. This saves power a

24Note: If you forget an unlock pattern, please refer to “Unlock pattern“ on page 55.Shutting down your tabletIf you won’t use your tablet for an exte

25Connecting to AC powerConnecting devices to your tabletConnecting to AC powerSee “Charging your tablet” on page 9.Inserting a microSD card (optional

26Accessing files on a USB storage deviceNote: Your tablet supports USB storage devices that use the FAT, FAT32 or NTFS file systems.You can access me

27Connecting a Bluetooth deviceConnecting a Bluetooth deviceOnly A2DP stereo headsets (playback only, no microphone) are supported. Please check for u

28Using a cellular data network (only for Wi-Fi+3G models)‘3G’, or data over a cellular network, is only available on models equiped with a SIM card

29Adjusting connection settingsSIM card lockYour tablet may come with a SIM card lock, i.e., you will only be able to use the SIM card provided by you

3Table of contentsGetting to know your tabletFeatures and functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

30Tip: When you are traveling, manually selecting a network may help to reduce your roaming charges. Check with your service provider for the network

31Internet sharingTethering via USBIf you wish to share your mobile Internet connection with a computer, you can connect your tablet to a PC using the

32Going onlineManaging Wi-Fi connectionsIf you did not connect to a Wi-Fi network when you first started your tablet, or want to connect to a new netw

33Setting up GmailYou may open multiple tabs. When a page is open, press the small tab with a plus sign. Simply tap one of the tabs across the top of

34Setting up the Email applicationThe Email application enables you to access email from most popular email providers. Most accounts can be set up in

35Online applications* Note: Applications installed may vary according to your region.Google PlayNote: Google Play may not be available in all countri

36You can browse Google Play by category or tap the search icon to search for a specific application. Once you have selected an application, tap the D

37Online applicationsUsing downloaded applicationsOnce you’ve downloaded and installed an application, you may find it in the APPS or WIDGETS sections

38Playing music and videoMultimedia playbackYour tablet comes supplied with a variety of programs that you can use to enjoy multimedia content.MusicUs

39Multimedia playbackNote: You can return to the Home page while playing music; a Music icon is displayed with the notification icons. Tap this icon t

4Setting up the Email application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34Online applications . . . . . . . . . . .

40Viewing shared mediaThe name in the top left corner shows which content from which device is being displayed. Tap the name to see a list of other de

41Media serverNote: The Play to icon is only shown if a device on the network is capable of playing media (e.g. a PC or smart TV). Tap this icon to

42Managing people and contactsYour tablet features an address book that allows you to save contacts to the internal memory, SIM card or your Google ac

43Editing a contactIf you have opened an new or existing contact you can enter information about the contact:Simply tap on a box and type the appropri

44Starred contactsYou may quickly access your favorite contacts by adding a star. First open the contact, then tap the star next to the contact’s name

45Camera icons and indicatorsUsing the camera and camcorderYour tablet features a 2-megapixel digital camera mounted on the front. This section will t

46Camera options• Set if the location (from GPS) is stored in the image information.• Set the resolution of the image (VGA, 1 MP or 2 MP).• Use Intern

47Camcorder icons and indicatorsCamcorder icons and indicatorsTap the camcorder icon to switch to camcorder mode.Camcorder optionsAdjust camcorder opt

48Shooting a video1. Ensure the options described above are set to your preferences.2. Frame your subject and steady your tablet and zoom in or out as

49Wireless & NetworksAdvanced settingsAccess Settings from the Application menu. Tap APPS, then Settings.Wireless & NetworksActivating or deac

5Features and functionsGetting to know your tabletFeatures and functionsYour new tablet offers leading, easy-to-access multimedia and entertainment fe

50Data UsageThe Data Usage section shows how much data has been transmitted to your tablet, either in total or for each App. This information is usefu

51DeviceRingAdjust Acer Ring settings by tapping APPS > Settings > Ring.Lock screen appsYou can start any of four applications directly from the

52Alternatively, you can go to APPS > Settings and select Apps. Tap the application you wish to uninstall, tap Uninstall and confirm the uninstall.

53Updating your tablet’s operating systemYour tablet will set the date and time based on information it receives from the network.Setting alarmsThere

54FAQ and troubleshootingThis section lists frequently asked questions that may arise during the use of your tablet, and gives easy answers and soluti

55Other sources of helpOther sources of helpUnlock pattern I forgot my unlock pattern.After five wrong entries, you can reset your unlock pattern. Tap

56SpecificationsPerformanceA200 / A201•NVIDIA® Tegra™ 2 mobile processor• System memory:• Google Android™ operating systemA210 / A211•NVIDIA® Tegra™ 3

573G support (only available on Wi-Fi+3G models)•aGPS• GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900• UMTS 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100• HSDPA 7.2 Mbps / HSUPA 5.76 Mbps / E

58End user license agreementIMPORTANT - READ CAREFULLY: THIS END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT ("AGREEMENT") IS A LEGAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN YOU (EITH

59THERE IS NO WARRANTY OR CONDITION OF TITLE, QUIET ENJOYMENT, QUIET POSSESSION, CORRESPONDENCE TO DESCRIPTION OR NON-INFRINGEMENT WITH REGARD TO THE

6Setting upUnpacking your tabletYour new tablet comes packed in a protective box. Carefully unpack the box and remove the contents. If any of the foll

7Getting to know your tabletLeft and right3217654 viewsNo. Item Description1 Power button Long press to turn the tablet on, press briefly to turn the

8Top and bottom12 3 viewsBack11 viewLED IndicatorsNo. Item Description1 Volume control key Increases and decreases the tablet volume.2 Screen rotation

9Using the SIM card slot (only for Wi-Fi+3G models)Using your tabletUsing the SIM card slot (only for Wi-Fi+3G models)Certain tablets include a SIM sl