Acer ICONIA Tab A500 16GB, User Manual

Page 1: ...1 User Guide ...

Page 2: ...uide Model A500 First issue 03 2011 Acer ICONIA TAB Model number __________________________________ Serial number ___________________________________ Date of purchase ________________________________ Place of purchase ________________________________ ...

Page 3: ...reen 14 The onscreen keyboard 20 Editing text 22 Connecting devices to your tablet Connecting to AC power 24 Inserting a micro SD card optional 24 Connecting to a PC as a USB storage device 24 Connecting a USB device to your tablet 25 Connecting a Bluetooth device 25 Connecting to a television with HDMI 26 Connecting to the dock optional 26 Going Online Managing Wi Fi Connections 27 Browsing the I...

Page 4: ...ttings Sound 50 Screen 50 Putting your tablet in Airplane mode 51 Activating or deactivating connections 51 Adjusting Bluetooth settings 51 Connecting to a PC 52 Synchronization 52 Setting the date and time 53 Setting alarms 53 Changing language and text options 53 Managing applications 53 Updating your tablet s operating system 54 Resetting your tablet 54 Appendix FAQ and troubleshooting 56 Other...

Page 5: ...s of this Agreement 7 Transfer your rights under this Agreement to any third parties 8 Export the Software in contravention of applicable export laws and regulations or i sell export re export transfer divert disclose technical data or dispose of any Software to any prohibited person entity or destination including without limitation Cuba Iran North Korea Sudan and Syria or ii use any Software for...

Page 6: ...ditions of this Agreement In such event you must 1 Cease all use of the Software 2 Destroy or return to Acer the original and all copies of the Software and 3 Delete the Software from all devices on which it was resident All disclaimers of warranties and limitation of liability set forth in this Agreement shall survive termination of this Agreement GENERAL This Agreement represents the complete ag...

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Page 8: ...act your dealer immediately Acer ICONIA TAB Quick Guide USB cable AC adapter Warranty card Getting to know your tablet Front 1 2 3 view No Item Description 1 Touchscreen 10 1 inch 1280 x 800 pixel capacitive touchscreen 2 Front facing camera A 2 megapixel camera for video chatting and self portrait images 3 Light sensor Detects ambient light and automatically adjusts the screen brightness ...

Page 9: ...or taking high resolution images 3 Speakers Emits stereo audio No Item Description 1 Micro HDMI Type D connector Connects to an HDMI cable with a Type D connector 2 3 5 mm headphone jack Connect to stereo headphones 3 Power button Long press to turn the tablet on press briefly to turn the screen on off or enter sleep mode press and hold to turn the tablet off ...

Page 10: ...evices to your tablet 3 Micro USB connector Slave Connects to a computer with a USB cable 4 DC in jack Connects to the DC power supply No Item Description 1 Docking port Connect your tablet to the dock accessory 2 Volume control key Increase and decrease the tablet volume 3 Screen rotation lock switch Use this switch to lock the screen rotation or allow the screen to match the tablet s orientation...

Page 11: ...the battery as needed Connect the DC in jack to your tablet and plug the AC adapter into any AC outlet Note It is normal for the tablet surface to become warm during charging or long periods of use 4 Card slot cover Insert a micro SD card into the slot under this cover See Inserting a micro SD card optional on page 24 No Item Description ...

Page 12: ...ormation If you do not yet have Internet access or do not want to use this feature then tap Skip Important You must sign into a Google Account to use Gmail Google Talk Google Calendar and other Google Apps to download applications from Android Market to back up your settings to Google servers and to take advantage of other Google services on your tablet If you want to restore existing settings fro...

Page 13: ...tablet will display the Lock screen Drag the lock symbol to the edge of the circle to unlock the tablet For additional security you may set a code or number that must be entered to access the tablet such as an unlock pattern a set of dots that must be tapped in the correct order Open the Home screen and tap Apps Settings Location security Configure lock screen Note If you forget an unlock pattern ...

Page 14: ... tablet while others may be downloaded from the Android Market The Home screen already features some useful controls and information Search Navigation Application menu Customize screen Time and Status and Search To search for applications files or for information on the Internet tap the Google Search icon in the top left corner Simply enter the text you want to find Tap the arrow or Enter key to s...

Page 15: ...o open it or tap anywhere on the screen to return to the Home screen Settings This icon is displayed in some applications Tap this icon to open a list of options The extended Home screen The Home screen extends to either side of the initial Home screen giving you more room to add widgets or organize shortcuts To view the extended Home screen swipe your finger to the left or right A total of five p...

Page 16: ...ine of the second page will be shown on the side of the screen Swipe the outline towards the center of the screen to switch pages Tap and hold an icon to add a shortcut to one of your Home screens While a shortcut is selected thumbnails of the Home screens are shown below the list of applications simply drag the shortcut to a screen Status and notification area Status and notification icons are sh...

Page 17: ...usic is playing Status and notification icons Connection and batterystatus icons Note Network connection icons are blue if you have an active Google account Icon Description Icon Description Connected to a wireless network waves indicate connection strength Battery is very low An open wireless network is available Battery is low Bluetooth is on Battery is partially drained Connected to a Bluetooth...

Page 18: ... GPS is on Upcoming event Receiving location data from GPS Song is playing More status notifications SD card or USB storage is full Syncing data Tablet is connected to PC via USB Sync is on Application update available Problem with sign in or sync System update available Uploading data Virtual private network VPN status Downloading data Download finished ...

Page 19: ...shortcuts to applications and settings you can drag to a Home screen Tap Wallpapers to change the current wallpaper You can choose from a set of pre formatted wallpapers images stored in the Gallery or Live wallpapers featuring animated or interactive backgrounds Tap More to add icons shortcuts groups of contacts or links to specific settings To move any item on the Home screen tap and hold the it...

Page 20: ...nscreen keyboard will appear Simply tap on keys to enter text Tap the 123 button to see numbers and special characters and then tap the More key to see more options Tap and hold a key to select alternative characters if available such as letters with accents The layout of the keyboard varies slightly depending on the application and information that is required Changing Android keyboard settings T...

Page 21: ...t keyboard type tap the Keyboard status icon this will open a menu listing the text input methods available on your tablet Tap your preferred input method Typically three options are available two types of Android Keyboard keyboard and voice and XT9 Text Input XT9 Text Input The XT9 keyboard provides an alternative to the standard Android keyboard Tap the 123 button to see numbers and special char...

Page 22: ...is text a cursor is inserted below the text Note The cursor indicates where text you type or paste will be inserted 2 If the cusor is not in the desired position simply drag it to the correct position If you previously copied see below text a Paste button appears briefly above the cursor Tap the button to paste the text 3 Modify the text Type paste or delete text 4 Tap Enter on the keyboard or tap...

Page 23: ...ext The selected text is highlighted with a tab at each end of the selection 2 Drag either tab to expand or reduce the amount of selected text or tap Select all 3 To cut or copy the text tap the Cut or Copy button ...

Page 24: ...of Apps Settings Storage Note Ensure that the micro SD card is inserted all the way into the card slot Transferring files from a microSD card to your PC Remove the card from the tablet and use a card reader or USB adapter to access the card as an external storage device Note Check your tablet is not using the microSD card before removing it from the tablet Take care when removing the card the slot...

Page 25: ...Note Your tablet only supports USB storage devices that use the FAT or FAT32 file system You can access media files photos music and video on USB storage devices with your tablet s multimedia apps Caution Before removing USB storage make sure your device is not using data on the USB storage device Note Please check for updates to the tablet s software that may add support for additional USB device...

Page 26: ...ble to your tablet then plug the other end of the HDMI cable into a TV or monitor with an HDMI port Connecting to the dock optional The optional dock holds your tablet and allows you to easily charge the battery with a single connection The dock provides extra connectors that replace your tablet s built in connectors while it is docked Please check the dock s specifications for the exact features ...

Page 27: ...earby networks Tap the name of your network and enter a security password if needed Browsing the Internet In order to browse the Internet with your tablet you must be connected to a the Internet Using the browser To start browsing tap a bookmark from the bookmark widget on the Home screen or open the Application menu and select Browser To enter a website address tap the address box at the top of t...

Page 28: ...Speak now prompt is displayed state your command or query Note Voice search is available only in some regions Setting up Gmail Google mail 1 Make sure your tablet is connected to the Internet 2 From the Applications menu tap Gmail If you did not enter an Gmail account address and password when you first started your tablet follow the on screen instructions Note You need to activate a Google accoun...

Page 29: ...ations may include Acer Sync Sync your data between your tablet your computer and the Google servers SocialJogger View updates to your social networks in one location Maps Get easy to follow directions using Google Maps Talk Chat with your friends with text sound and video Navigation Turn by turn navigation with live traffic multiple visible layers and text to speech take you where you want to go ...

Page 30: ...nt settings refresh the page auto play and add or remove custom pages Adobe Flash Player Adobe Flash Player is not installed on your tablet If you want to use Flash content on in your browser you can visit the Android Market see below to easily download and install Adobe Flash Player Android Market Note The Android Market may not be available in all countries and regions Note You need to activate ...

Page 31: ... told which services contact information wireless access GPS etc the application requires access in order to function correctly If none of these services seem unusual tap OK to proceed with the installation You may keep track of the download progress from the status area Important Some applications may require payment before you can download them You will need to have a Google Checkout account in ...

Page 32: ...ocated on the top right corner of the screen Alternatively you can go to Settings from the application menu and select Applications Manage applications Tap the application you wish to uninstall tap Uninstall and confirm the uninstall Google Talk Note Google Talk may not be available in all countries and regions Note You need to activate a Google account before you can use Google Talk Tap Talk from...

Page 33: ...enu eReading Games Multimedia or Social Tap the shortcut to open a screen containing applications from that category Using the content folders Each category already contains shortcuts to essential applications Simply tap a shortcut to open the application The shelves along the bottom of the screen may contain links to portals that allow you to download related applications from trustworthy publish...

Page 34: ...s sign in the top right corner and select one or more applications from the list Tap OK to add shortcuts for the selected applications You may view up to twenty shortcuts on a single screen If you add more than twenty shortcuts swipe the screen up to see additional shortcuts Moving or removing Tap and hold an item to select it Drag it to an new position to change the order or to the trash can in t...

Page 35: ...Note You must be connected to a wireless network Note When using an external USB storage device to access media files the device may not be recognized for a few minutes Tap clear fi Acer clear fi will automatically detect devices that are connected to a wireless network and display them at the bottom of the screen with your tablet as the default device on the leftmost corner Tap any of the connect...

Page 36: ...ected device showing an arrow Select Play or Save To upload a photo to Facebook or Flickr via Acer Photo Uploader or to paired devices using Bluetooth tap and hold a photo thumbnail then tap Share clear fi videos Tap a folder under Collection to view the thumbnails Tap and hold a folder or video thumbnail to view the menu panel You can play videos found on any of the connected devices and save the...

Page 37: ...ouTube tap and hold a photo thumbnail then tap Share clear fi music Tap a folder to list the audio files Tap and hold a folder or audio file to view the menu panel You can listen to any audio file found on any of the connected devices and save them Tap and hold an audio thumbnail then tap and hold any of the connected device showing an arrow Select Play or Save To send audio files as an email atta...

Page 38: ...t to send media content to other UPnP enabled home entertainment devices that are connected to a home wireless network To set up the media server open the application menu and tap Media server You will need to enable Share contents before you can start using the service You may select to share Video Photo or Music Tap a category to control which files are shared Dolby Mobile To access Dolby Mobile...

Page 39: ... have activated a Google account that includes contacts your contacts will be synchronised automatically See Synchronization on page 52 Importing contacts Tap the Menu button and select Import Export Tap the option that describes where you contacts are stored When the contacts are found confirm to import the contacts in a new group Adding a new contact Tap New to add a new contact You will be aske...

Page 40: ...cond entry Tap the minus sign to remove an entry Tap Add another field for more categories To assign an image to your contact tap the silhouette and select an images from your tablet s picture gallery select Gallery if requested You may also take and crop a new photo Tap Done to finish and save the contact Tip Set each phone number to match the type of network as this can determine some functions ...

Page 41: ...ite contacts Editing a contact on your computer If you have synchronised your Google account and contacts you can use your computer to access and edit your contact list Open the Internet browser on your computer and go to mail google com Sign in to your account and click Contacts Select and edit contacts from the list the next time your tablet synchronizes with your computer these changes will als...

Page 42: ...nt facing camera is for video chat Use the camera so the person you call can see you while you can see them on the screen Normally the video chat software you are using will provide controls for switching between the front and rear facing cameras To activate the camera open the application menu and tap Camera Camera icons and indicators Note Not all controls are available when using the front faci...

Page 43: ...hting Auto Incandescent Daylight or Fluorescent Color effect Choose an effect to change the colors in your photos None Mono Sepia Negative Solarize or Posterize Scene mode Choose a mode to match the type of scene to capture Auto Action Portrait Landscape Night Night portrait Theatre Beach Snow Sunset Steady photo Fireworks Camera settings Activate or change special settings Store location Focus mo...

Page 44: ...a setting is not described below then check the camera description 1 Ensure you the options described above are set to your preferences 2 Frame your subject and steady your tablet and zoom in or out as needed 3 Press the camera button down fully to begin recording 4 Press the camera button down fully to stop recording Icon Description Start stop recording Flash mode Choose if the flash should be o...

Page 45: ... can view it in the Gallery by tapping the thumbnail in the bottom left corner of the screen Alternatively open the application menu and tap Gallery then Camera Select the photo or video you want to view videos are marked with a small play symbol From the Gallery you can share the file directly using various services Tap Menu and then Share Note Share options vary depending on the file type Type F...

Page 46: ...book cover To change the book cover tap and hold the book to see more information If you have many books you can swipe the screen up or down to display more titles Note Connect your tablet to a computer and add books to the lumibooks folder on your tablet s internal memory or micro SD card to see them on the LumiRead bookshelves Recently read The first shelf at the top displays books you have rece...

Page 47: ...ms that cannot be opened by your tablet Please check which DRM Digital Rights Management system is used LumiRead supports books protected with Adobe ID In order to read certain books you must activate your tablet with an Adobe ID See Your Adobe ID on page 48 Opening a book All books stored on your tablet may be seen on the shelves on the main screen If you have many books swipe the bookshelves up ...

Page 48: ...t Before you can read them you must enter an Adobe ID to activate your tablet Only one activation is required as it covers all purchases If you already have an Adobe ID you may use this to activate your tablet To create an Adobe ID 1 Open LumiRead Icon Item Description Shopping cart Open the Bookstore page where you can choose where to purchase books Search Search the Internet or your books for te...

Page 49: ... you enter will be your Adobe ID Make sure you remember your password 6 Select Continue Your Adobe ID is now registered Entering your Adobe ID To register your tablet follow these steps 1 Open LumiRead 2 Tap the Settings button 3 Select Device activation 4 Enter the email address and password used to create your Adobe ID 5 Finally tap Activate You may now read books protected with Adobe DRM ...

Page 50: ...tings Screen Item Description Vibrate Sets vibration options Volume Sets volume for Media Alarm and Notifications Notification ringtone Sets a ringtone for notifications Audible selection Plays a sound whenever a screen selection is made Screen lock sounds Plays a sound when locking and unlocking the screen Haptic feedback Vibrates when pressing soft keys and on certain UI interactions Item Descri...

Page 51: ... side of the status bar to manage connection settings Adjusting connection settings This section will show you how to adjust detailed settings for your data Wi Fi and Bluetooth connections Adjusting Bluetooth settings You can use Bluetooth to exchange information between your tablet and other mobile devices Bluetooth connections For all Bluetooth settings tap Apps Settings Wireless networks Blueto...

Page 52: ...lso configure what types of data you synchronize for each account Some applications such as Contacts Gmail and Calendar can sync data from multiple accounts Others sync data only from the first Google Account you sign into on your tablet or from an account associated specifically with that application For some applications such as Contacts or Calendar all changes that you make on your tablet are m...

Page 53: ...Apps Settings Date time Tip If you travel frequently or live in an area that uses daylight saving time and have mobile network access activate Automatic date time from this menu Your tablet will set the date and time based on information it receives from the network Setting alarms There are two predefined alarms on your tablet by default To add or edit alarm settings tap Clock in the application m...

Page 54: ...ll Warning You should only remove programs if you are familiar with the Android operating system Updating your tablet s operating system Your tablet can download and install system updates adding support for new devices or expanding software options To check for updates tap Apps Settings About tablet System update Check now Note Downloading new firmware can take up to 40 minutes depending on your ...

Page 55: ... Open Settings from the application menu then tap Privacy Factory data reset click Reset tablet and then Erase everything to format your tablet If your tablet still does not respond refer to FAQ and troubleshooting on page 56 ...

Page 56: ...pported Refer to Multimedia on page 58 for more information Why can t I view my video files You may be trying to view a video that is not supported Refer to Multimedia on page 58 for more information Why can t I play my music files You may be trying to play a file that is not supported Refer to Multimedia on page 58 for more information System information and performance How do I check the OS vers...

Page 57: ...and erase all data See Clean boot on page 54 Heat The tablet heats up when charging or operating for a long period It is normal for the device to heat up when charging When charging is complete it will return to its normal temperature It is also normal for the tablet to heat up during long periods of use such as watching a video or playing a game All Acer tablets are factory tested before release ...

Page 58: ...utput Stereo speakers Dual microphone with noise and echo cancellation Dolby Mobile Formats supported USB connectors USB connector host Micro USB connector slave Power DC power in 12 V 1 5 A Connectivity Bluetooth 2 1 EDR A2DP support Wi Fi 802 11b g n WLAN 802 11n 2 4GHz only GPS Camera 2 megapixel front camera fixed focus Type Formats Audio recording AAC LC AMR WB Audio playback AAC LC AAC AAC N...

Page 59: ... polymer batteries 3260 mAh x 2 24 1 Wh Note Length of battery operation will depend on power consumption which is based on system resource use For example constantly using the backlight or using power demanding applications will shorten battery life between charges Dimensions Height 260 mm Width 177 mm Thickness 13 3 mm Weight 765 g with battery ...

Page 60: ...y surroundings Decrease the volume if you can t hear people speaking near you Radio Frequency Interference Warning For safety reasons turn off all wireless or radio transmitting devices when using your device under the following conditions These devices may include but are not limited to wireless LAN WLAN Bluetooth and or 3G Remember to follow any special regulations in force in any area and alway...

Page 61: ...ntiskid antilock braking systems electronic speed control systems and air bag systems For more information check with the manufacturer or its representative of your vehicle or any equipment that has been added Only qualified personnel should service the device or install the device in a vehicle Faulty installation or service may be dangerous and may invalidate any warranty that may apply to the de...

Page 62: ...emergency call Consult this guide or your service provider for more information When making an emergency call give all the necessary information as accurately as possible Your wireless device may be the only means of communication at the scene of an accident Do not end the call until given permission to do so Operation environment Make sure that the device Is away from magnetic fields or any devic...

Page 63: ...32 F or high over 40 C 104 F temperatures The full performance of a new battery is achieved only after two or three complete charge and discharge cycles The battery can be charged and discharged many times but it will eventually wear out When normal use and standby times are noticeably shorter than normal contact your reseller Use only Acer approved batteries and recharge your battery only with Ac...

Page 64: ...m away from children Follow local regulations when disposing of used batteries Driving safety Using this device while driving may cause distraction Stop using it if you can t concentrate on driving Input information about your destination and route prior to your drive Do not input data or engage in text messaging while driving Keep your eyes on the road while driving Listen to the audible turn by ...

Page 65: ... injury Improperly handled this device or batteries could overheat and cause a burn Glass parts Some of parts of your device may be made of glass This glass could break if the product is dropped on a hard surface or receives a substantial impact If glass breaks do not touch or attempt to remove Stop using your device until the glass is replaced by a qualified service center Seizures Blackouts Eyes...

Page 66: ...rocedures HomeBusinessandEntertainment CellPhones default htm Additional information on the safety of RF exposures FCC RF Safety program http www fcc gov oet rfsafety Environmental Protection Agency EPA http www epa gov radiation International Commission on Non Ionizing Radiation Protection http www icnirp de Export Law Assurances This product including any software or technical data contained in ...

Page 67: ...as no effect on the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction Radio device regulatory notice Note Regulatory information below is for models with wireless LAN and or Bluetooth only General This product complies with the radio frequency and safety standards of any country or region in which it has been approved for wireless use Depending on configuration this product may or may not conta...

Page 68: ...rd transmitts less than 100 mW but more than 10 mW List of National Codes This equipment may be operated in the following countries 01 Ain Orientales 02 Aisne 03 Allier 05 Hautes Alpes 08 Ardennes 09 Ariege 11 Aude 12 Aveyron 16 Charente 24 Dordogne 25 Doubs 26 Drome 32 Gers 36 Indre 37 Indre et Loire 41 Loir et Cher 45 Loret 50 Manche 55 Meuse 58 Nievre 59 Nord 60 Oise 61 Orne 63 Puy Du Dome 64 P...

Page 69: ... relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equ...

Page 70: ...ske med batteri af samme fabrikat og type Levér det brugte batteri tilbage til leverandøren VARNING Explosionsfara vid felaktigt batteribyte Använd samma batterityp eller en ekvivalent typ som rekommenderas av apparattillverkaren Kassera använt batteri enligt fabrikantens instruktion VAROITUS Paristo voi räjähtää jos se on virheellisesti asennettu Vaihda paristo ainoastaan laitevalmistajan sousitt...

Page 71: ...d at various positions they all meet the government requirements The FCC has granted an Equipment Authorization for this model device with all reported SAR levels evaluated as in compliance with the FCC RF exposure guidelines SAR information on this model device is on file with the FCC and can be found under the Display Grant section of http www fcc gov oet ea fccid after searching on FCC ID HLZTM...

Page 72: ...of 1 5 cm from your body when the device is switched on During use the actual SAR level is usually much lower than the maximum value because the mobile device works in different output levels It only transmits with as much output as is required to reach the network In general the following applies The closer you are to a base station the lower the transmission output of your mobile device Certific...

Page 73: ... EN62209 2 2010 We hereby declare that the above named product is in conformance to all the essential requirements of the R TTE Directive 99 5 EC issued by the Commission of the European Community The conformity assessment procedure referred to in Article 10 and detailed in Annex IV of directive 1999 5 EC has been followed related to Articles R TTE Article 3 1 a Health and Safety R TTE Article 3 1...