Acer A3-A11 User Manual

Using the touchscreen10Note: If you have multiple Google accounts, such as separate accounts for personal and business contacts, you can access and s

11SearchTo 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

The Home screen12The application menuThe application menu displays applications and widgets available on your tablet. Applications are displayed in a

13Swipe down from the top of the screen to display a panel, either from the left or right end of the status bar. Status and notification iconsConnect

The Home screen14Battery status iconsNote: If your device’s battery is getting too hot, you will be notified and advised to turn off the device. If y

15Adding or removing shortcuts or widgetsTo add shortcuts or widgets tap the APPS icon in the bottom-center of the Home screen.The APPS menu contains

The onscreen keyboard16To move the item to a different Home screen, drag it to the side of the screen, the Home screen will switch to the screen in t

17characters (if available for that key), such as letters with accents or related symbols.The layout of the keyboard varies slightly, depending on the

Editing text182. Tap and hold the text or word you want to select. The selected text is highlighted, with a tab at each end of the selection.3. Drag

19Waking your tabletIf the screen is off and the tablet does not react to any taps on the screen, then it has been locked and is in sleep mode.To wake

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Shutting down your tablet20Lock screen appsTo activate frequently used applications, press the lock button and drag to one of four Lock screen apps o

21Connecting devices to your tabletConnecting to AC power"Charging your tablet" on page 8.Inserting a microSD card (optional)You may install

Connecting a Bluetooth device22Using the micro USB to USB cable, connect the micro end into your tablet and the other end into your computer.After a

23Going 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

Setting up Gmail24To view your browsing history, bookmarks or frequently visited sites, open the browser then tap the menu icon in the top-right corn

25Composing an email1. Make sure your tablet is connected to the Internet.2. Open the application menu and tap Gmail.3. Tap the Compose icon (shown ri

Online applications26*Note: Applications installed may vary according to your region.Google PlayNote: Google Play may not be available in all countri

27You 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 I

Online applications28Important: Some applications may require payment before you can download them. You will need to have a Google Checkout account i

29Google HangoutsNote: Google Hangouts may not be available in all countries and regions. You need to activate a Google account before you can use Goo

3Table of contentsGetting to know your tablet 4Features and functions ... 4Product registration ...

Multimedia playback30Playing music and videoMultimedia playbackYour tablet comes supplied with a variety of programs that you can use to enjoy multim

31Adjusting audio settings using Dolby Digital PlusYour tablet comes with Dolby Digital Plus audio enhancement features, which include Surround Virtua

32Managing people and contactsYour tablet features an address book that allows you to save contacts to the internal memory or your Google account.Tap

33Editing a contactIf you have opened a new or existing contact, you can enter information about the contact:Simply tap on a box and type the appropri

34Starred contactsYou may quickly access your favorite contacts by adding a star. First open the contact, then tap the star next to the contact’s nam

35Using the camera and camcorderYour tablet features both front and rear-facing digital cameras. This section will take you through the steps in takin

Camera icons and indicators36Camera modesPanorama CamcorderCameraThe panorama mode allows you to take multiple photos of a scene which are then "

37Camera settingsSettingsExposureWhite balanceOptionsHDR modeFront/rearcamera swapIcon DescriptionExposure Increase or decrease image exposure: +1, 0,

Taking a photo38Taking a photo1. Ensure the options described above are set to your preferences.2. Frame your subject and steady your tablet.3. Pinch

39Camcorder settingsWhite balanceOptionsFront/rearcamera swapIcon DescriptionOptionsWhite balance Change the color balance to match the lighting: Auto

Features and functions4Getting to know your tabletFeatures and functionsYour new tablet offers leading, easy-to-access multimedia and entertainment f

Shooting a video40Supported formatsType FormatsImage JPEGVideo H.264 BP, MPEG-4 SP, H.263Audio AAC-LC, AMR-WB, AMR-NBViewing photos and videosAfter y

41Advanced settingsAccess Settings from the Application menu. Tap APPS, then Settings.Wireless & NetworksActivating or deactivating connectionsTap

Device42Note: Only A2DP stereo headsets (playback only, no microphone) are supported. Please check for updates to the tablet's software which ma

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

System44Some applications, such as People, Gmail, and Calendar, can sync data from multiple accounts. Others sync data only from the first Google Acc

45• Set the alarm time.• Set which days to repeat the alarm.• Set a ringtone.• Enable or disable vibrate.• Give it a label (i.e., a name).Updating you

46FAQ and troubleshootingThis section lists frequently asked questions that may arise during the use of your tablet, and gives easy answers and solut

47Other sources of helpFor information on: Refer to:Up-to-date information regarding your tabletwww.acer.comService enquiries support.acer.comStorageH

48SpecificationsPerformance• MTK MT8389W quad-core Cortex A7 1.2 GHz processor• System memory:• 1 GB DDR3L RAM on-board• 16 or 32 GB of flash memoryG

49• GSM / GPRS / EDGE: 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz• GPRS / EDGE: Multi-slot class 12• WCDMA 1, 2, 5, 8: 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 MHz• HSPA+: HSDPA up t

5Setting upUnpacking your tabletYour new tablet comes packed in a protective box. Carefully unpack the box and remove the contents. If any of the foll

50EnvironmentTemperatureOperating: 0 °C to 35 °CNon-operating: -20 °C to 60 °CHumidity (non-condensing)Operating: 20% to 80%Non-operating: 20% to 80%

51End user license agreementIMPORTANT - READ CAREFULLY: THIS END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT ("AGREEMENT") IS A LEGAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN YOU (EITH

52Certain software contains elements that enable the use of the Acer Live Update service, which allows for updates for such software to be automatica

53EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, EVEN IF ANY REMEDY FAILS ITS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE; PROVIDED, HOWEVER, THAT BECAUSE SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW

No. Item Description1 MicrophoneReceives audio for video chats and Internet calls.2 Power buttonPress and hold to turn the tablet on, press briefly to

7Inserting a SIM cardWarning: Do not force the SIM card. If it does not fit, ensure you have the SIM card properly oriented. Trying to force the SIM i

Charging your tablet8Using your tabletCharging your tabletFor first-time use, you need to charge your tablet for four hours. After that you can recha

9Turning on for the first timeTo turn on your tablet, press and hold the power button until you see the Acer logo. Wait a moment for your tablet to bo