Acer Liquid E600, User Manual

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Page 2: ...his manual is subject to change without notice Images provided herein are for reference only and may contain information or features that do not apply to your computer Acer Group shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained in this manual Sign up for an Acer ID and enjoy great benefits Open the Acer Portal app from the Start screen to sign up for an Acer ID or sign ...

Page 3: ...ng an internet calling account 28 Using internet calling 28 Receiving internet calls 28 Calling a contact s internet calling address 29 Calling a phone number using internet calling 29 Messaging 30 Creating a new message 30 Replying to a message 31 Multimedia messages 32 Receiving multimedia messages 32 Going online 34 Browsing the internet 34 Using the browser 34 Setting up Email 35 Google servic...

Page 4: ...rnings and precautions 61 Medical devices 62 Vehicles 63 Potentially explosive environments 63 Emergency calls 64 Taking care of your smartphone 64 Specifications 66 Performance 66 Display 66 Multimedia 66 USB connector 66 Connectivity 67 Camera 67 Expansion 67 Battery 67 Dimensions 68 End User License Agreement 69 ...

Page 5: ... unpack the box and remove the contents If any of the following items is missing or damaged contact your dealer immediately Your Acer E600 smartphone Quick Guide USB cable AC adapter Headset Getting to know your smartphone Views 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Note In box content varies depending on country and region ...

Page 6: ...MP camera for video chats and self portrait images 6 LED indicator Indicates when the phone is connected as a media device 7 Touchscreen 5 inch 854 x 480 pixel capacitive touchscreen to display data phone content and enter information 8 Micro USB connector Connects to a USB cable charger 9 Flash LED flash for camera 10 Camera Auto focus 8 MP camera for taking high resolution images 11 Microphone I...

Page 7: ...n your smartphone Installing a SIM or microSD card To take full advantage of your smartphone s telephony capabilities you must install a SIM card Additionally you may wish to increase your smartphone s storage by inserting a microSD card into the labeled slot 1 Turn off the phone by pressing and holding the power button Note The information in this UM may vary according to the number of SIMs you a...

Page 8: ...IM are inserted all the way as illustrated and gently snap the cover back in place SIM card lock Your smartphone may come with a SIM card lock i e you will only be able to use the SIM card provided by your network operator To cancel the SIM lock contact your network provider Note Your smartphone may be equipped with one or two SIM slots depending on model ...

Page 9: ...ation Open the Application menu and then tap Settings Add account Tap the type of account you want to add e g Google You will need internet access to complete the synchronization process You can create and easily access multiple Google accounts Entering your PIN When you install a SIM card for the first time you may need to enter a PIN using the onscreen number pad Activating a new SIM card If you...

Page 10: ...e of the screen to the other it works both ways For additional security you may set an unlock pattern a set of dots that must be touched in the correct order to access the phone Open the Application menu and then tap Settings Security Screen lock If you forget your unlock pattern please refer to Unlock pattern on page 60 You may also directly enter the lock screen apps Tap and hold the lock screen...

Page 11: ...Maps Notes Stopwatch and Text Tap and hold the Menu button to open a menu of actions that are valid for the current app or screen Tap anywhere on the screen to return to the Home screen See Multitasking on page 19 Using the touchscreen Your smartphone uses a touchscreen for selecting items and entering information Use your finger to tap the screen Tap Touch the screen once to open items and select...

Page 12: ... languages The keyboard layout changes according to the selected language After setting up more than one language the world button appears next to the space bar Tap this button to quickly toggle between multiple input languages Text assistance The Google keyboard has various features that assist you to enter correct text In the Application menu tap Settings Language input Then tap the Settings but...

Page 13: ...a loop on the letter For example to get the ll in hello scribble or make a loop on the l key When there are multiple suggestions for the word you want to enter Swype displays a Word Choice List To accept the default word in the Word Choice List just keep Swyping Otherwise scroll through the list by dragging your finger and tap the word you want Press and hold the Swype key to access settings featu...

Page 14: ...or errors The word list changes after every key press If the word you need is displayed you can tap on it to insert it into your text The Home screen The Home screen gives you quick access to information and simple controls with widgets or shortcuts These display information such as the time and weather or provide additional controls and direct access to apps and other frequently used features of ...

Page 15: ...ophone and speak your search request See Voice search on page 36 The extended Home screen The Home screen extends to either side of the screen giving you more room to add icons widgets or features To view the extended screen slide your finger to the left or right Personalizing the Home screen You may personalize your Home screen by adding or removing app shortcuts or widgets and by changing the wa...

Page 16: ...l open Drag the item to any free area on the screen To view information about the app or widget drag it to the icon at the top of the screen To move the item to a different Home screen drag it to the side of the screen the Home scre en will switch to the screen in that direction Release the item when it is positioned correctly To remove a shortcut or widget from the Home screen tap and drag it to ...

Page 17: ...icon to display the apps inside and then tap and hold the app icon that you want to remove Drag and drop the icon on Remove that will appear at the top of the screen To delete a folder tap and hold on the folder and then drag and drop the folder on Remove that will appear at the top of the screen Changing application dock icons You can set icons for installed apps in the application dock Open the ...

Page 18: ...al order Swipe the page to the left or right to see more apps When you are on the last page of apps swipe to the left to see widgets available on your tablet or tap Widgets at the top of the page To quickly jump to apps or widgets tap Apps or Widgets at the top of the Application menu Notification and status area Notification and status icons are shown at the top of the screen The top right area d...

Page 19: ... open at the same time To open a new app tap the home button to return to the Home screen then start the new app Tap the Menu button to quickly navigate back and forth between previously opened apps Note To prolong battery life it is better to close an app when you ve finished using it Do this by either pressing the Back key or the Menu button and selecting Exit if available ...

Page 20: ... Dialer to view your contacts If you don t have any contacts stored on your phone you can import your Google account contacts add a new contact or import contacts from your SIM or SD card Open the People app from the Application menu and then tap to add a contact to search for a contact or tap the Menu button to open the menu Adding a contact Tap to add a new contact You may also scan a person s p...

Page 21: ...gn an image to your contact tap the silhouette and select whether to take a photo or select an image from your smartphone s picture gallery When done click Done at the top of the screen Tapping on the contacts name will bring up their profile Tap while viewing a contact s profile to edit share delete or print the contact You may also set a ringtone for the contact block incoming calls from this co...

Page 22: ...on before you make a call You can confirm the phone status from the Notification area Note Status and notification icon colors may vary Icon Description Not connected to the network You are unable to make a call Connected to the network You may make a call Airplane mode Wireless connectivity disconnected Wi Fi Bluetooth 2G and 3G Please disable airplane mode before trying to make a call ...

Page 23: ... Tap to make the call 4 To end the call tap If the contact you need is displayed simply tap the contact name to make a call Dialing a number from Call History Your call history can be viewed by tapping the Call History button It displays recent received dialed and missed calls Tap the phone icon to redial To view call details and other options tap the number or contact s name ...

Page 24: ...s 3 On your phone s lock screen Tap the notification and slide to the left or right to display the missed call details Making a call to one of your contacts Calling a contact from the Contacts tab 1 Tap the All contacts to view your contacts 2 Tap on a contact to call them Calling a contact from the Contacts app 1 Tap the People icon the Application menu to view your contacts 2 Tap on a contact to...

Page 25: ...dow to appear as a movable dialog instead of a whole screen by tapping the icon You can even set this floating dialog box as the default voice call screen To do so open the Notification area and tap the down arrow to display more Quick Settings options see Notification and status area on Important International call rates can vary greatly depending on the country you are calling and your network p...

Page 26: ...clining a call When you have an incoming call the number will be shown on the screen To accept or decline the call tap the appropriate icon and slide your finger across the screen To decline the call with a text message tap the icon and select a message Ending a call To end a call tap from the voice call screen ...

Page 27: ... can save a number you have dialed to your contacts for future use 1 From the Call History tap the number and then tap Add to contacts 2 Tap Create new contact and enter the information See Adding a contact on page 20 Conference calls If you have one call on hold and another on line you can combine both calls to create a conference call After the first call is established tap to add a second call ...

Page 28: ...diting or removing an internet calling account Open an existing internet calling account and make the edits you want on the SIP account details Tap Save to save your changes tap Discard to discard the changes or tap the Menu button and then select Remove account to delete the existing account Using internet calling You can configure your phone to use internet calling when you re connected to Wi Fi...

Page 29: ...ask for each call you may also call a phone number using internet call whenever you are connected to a wireless network Dial the number and tap or select the contact you wish to place a call to then tap the internet call account you want to use to make the call Note Many modern internet calling apps automatically connect to any of your Android contacts who also have that service Any connected serv...

Page 30: ...d tap Messaging on the Home screen Creating a new message You can use your phone to compose text SMS and multimedia MMS messages Tap to compose a new message Tap the To field to enter the recipient s phone number or name directly Suggested contacts will be displayed in a drop down list below the text field To select a suggested contact tap the contact s name Note If you have multiple SIMs inserted...

Page 31: ...ge from the message list Enter your text in the text box labeled Type text message Tap the Menu button to see available options Note Text messages may be up to 160 characters long If your message is longer than 160 characters it will be sent as multiple linked messages Most phones will automatically join the linked messages to present the recipient with a single long message however some older pho...

Page 32: ...age content Downloads can take a long time depending on your connection quality If you reply or open another app the download will be stopped Add to contacts Add the other contact to your contacts list Chat settings Modify various messaging settings Option Description Note You need to set up an MMS profile before you can send MMS messages Normally your smartphone will set up the profile for you ba...

Page 33: ...he message enter your text in the text box labeled Type message and tap the Send icon Simple text replies will be sent as SMS messages If you wish to attach a file tap You will be presented with a menu of options 5 When you have finished composing the message tap Send ...

Page 34: ...or wireless network Using the browser To start browsing open the Application menu and tap the Chrome or Browser icon To open a new website tap the address box at the top of the page Enter the address using the keyboard and tap Go You can zoom in or out of pages by pinching or reverse pinching Note Reference images use the Chrome browser ...

Page 35: ... represents the number of open tabs Setting up Email Your smartphone enables you to access your email Most popular ISPs can be set up in two steps In the Application menu tap Email to start setting up your email account If necessary enter your email address and tap Manual setup to enter the parameters manually Tap Next to finish the setup process Google services You must activate a Google account ...

Page 36: ...smartphone is connected to a data or Wi Fi connection 2 From the Application menu tap Gmail 3 Tap 4 Enter the recipient s email address the subject and message 5 When you are finished composing your message tap Voice search With voice actions you can send text messages place calls send emails find directions of establishments automatically call establishments search the internet and even send a no...

Page 37: ...s may add new categories or change how to navigate Google Play at any time You can browse the store by category or tap the search icon to search for a specific app Once you have selected an app tap the Install button to download and install the app You will be told which services the app requires access in order to function correctly e g contact information wireless access GPS If none of these ser...

Page 38: ...app you may uninstall the app by opening the Application menu and tapping Settings Apps In the downloaded tab select the the app you wish to uninstall and tap Uninstall Deleting an app icon from the Home screen only deletes the shortcut Google Hangouts Tap Hangouts from the Application menu to open Google Hangouts Here you can see a list of your contacts connected to Google Hangouts services Tap o...

Page 39: ...s are places of interest and local businesses Using the map Tap the Maps icon in the Application menu Drag the map with your finger to move the map around To zoom in or out 1 Double tap a location on the map to zoom in on the location and tap once to zoom out or 2 Touch an area with two fingers at once and spread them apart to zoom in and pinch them together to zoom out Note Maps does not have inf...

Page 40: ...ton Switch camera Settings Zoom in out Camcorder video taken Favorite shot The camera window provides multiple controls on the image screen Tap the area of the image you want to be the point of focus for the auto focus lens only available on the rear camera Pinch and reverse pinch the area of the screen you want to zoom in or zoom out respectively Tap the Shutter button or press the volume key to ...

Page 41: ...ately begins filming While filming you are unable to access camera camcorder settings however you can still take pictures Tap the Stop recording button to stop filming Tap the Settings icon to open the Settings menu Time elapsed Stop recording Shutter button Zoom in out ...

Page 42: ...e camera automatically detects faces and focuses on them Turn ZSL Zero Shutter Lag on or off Immediately takes the picture with no lag time Video Turn Video stabilizer on or off Reduces camera shaking Adjust the Resolution of the video to HD 1080p HD 720p SD 480p QVGA or QCIF Set the Audio mode to Normal or Mute Other Turn Location on or off Stores location information in the image information Sto...

Page 43: ...c photo Panoramic mode allows you to take a series of up to nine photos that the camera app will stitch together to make a single extended image 1 To take a panoramic photo select Panorama mode 2 Align the camera to take a photo of one end of the panoramic scene the furthest left right top or bottom 3 Press the camera button to take the first image then slowly and smoothly turn the camera to the o...

Page 44: ...ce you have taken a photo or video you can view it in Gallery by tapping the thumbnail in the corner of the image screen Alternatively open the Application menu and tap Gallery From Gallery you can share the file directly using various services Services vary depending on the file type You may also edit individual photos you have taken by tapping the icon in the lower left hand corner of the image ...

Page 45: ...t Check with your airline to make sure this is permitted onboard Switch your smartphone off during takeoff and landing as it may interfere with aircraft electronic systems Turning Airplane mode on or off 1 Open the Notification area 2 Tap OR 1 Press and hold the power button until you get the phone options menu 2 Tap Airplane mode to switch it ON or OFF Note When Airplane mode is active the icon w...

Page 46: ...Restart Adjusting settings Activating or deactivating connections Open the Application menu and tap Settings to manage your connection settings Item Description SIM management Turn the data connection on or off and set roaming preferences Wi Fi Turn the Wi Fi function on or off Bluetooth Turn the Bluetooth function on or off Data usage View an estimate of the mobile data used for your SIM ...

Page 47: ... 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 establish the connection To simply turn on or off Bluetooth open the Notification area and tap the Bluetooth button More Access additional connection settings Airplane mode Disable all wireless connections so you can safely use this device onboard an aircraft Default SMS app Choo...

Page 48: ...to share your mobile internet connection with up to 8 clients 1 Push the Menu button and then tap Settings More Tethering portable hotspot Turn Wi Fi hotspot ON Tap Wi Fi hotspot Set up Wi Fi hotspot 2 Set the Network SSID and adjust security between None and WPA2 PSK Tap Save to finish Phone network settings In the Application menu tap Settings More Mobile networks to adjust your network settings...

Page 49: ... monitor total usage by network type and app and then set limits if needed Ensure Wi Fi or mobile data is enabled before setting a limit Access data usage settings from the Application menu by tapping Settings Data usage Phone settings Many phone settings are automatically configured by your smartphone when you insert a SIM card The device will communicate with your provider and automatically obta...

Page 50: ...udio profiles To adjust your phone s sound settings in the Application menu tap Settings Audio profiles Choose from General Silent Meeting or Outdoor Item Description Vibrate Vibrates the device for incoming calls Volumes Adjust the Ringtone Notifications and Alarm volumes Phone ringtone Sets your default voice calls ringtone Default notification Set your phone s default notification sound Dial pa...

Page 51: ...ault Tap Clock in the Application menu and then tap to edit alarm settings You may Item Description Wallpaper Change the Home screen s wallpaper Glove Operation Enable use of the touchscreen even when wearing gloves Brightness Adjust screen brightness Auto rotate screen Enable rotation of the screen when device is tilted Sleep Adjust the delay before the screen automatically turns off Daydream Con...

Page 52: ...oSD card in your device or the device s internal memory you can connect your device to a PC using the supplied USB cable 1 Plug the USB sync cable into the micro USB connector on your phone 2 Plug the USB client connector into an available USB port on your computer 3 Open the notification area and tap Connected as a media device to choose whether to connect as a Media device MTP the default option...

Page 53: ...nization settings To add a new account tap Add account Select the type of account and then follow the onscreen instructions Google Sync In Google you can set synchronization for Google services In your Google account s synchornization settings menu tap the checkmark next to the item you would like to have auto sync Tap again to uncheck any for manual synchronization To manually synchronize an item...

Page 54: ...ect Stop to close the program Uninstalling an app You can remove programs installed on your smartphone to free up extra storage memory 1 In the Application menu tap Settings Apps 2 Swipe over to the Downloaded tab 3 Find the app in the list and tap on it 4 Tap the Uninstall button and then tap OK Important You should only remove programs if you are familiar with the Android operating system ...

Page 55: ...reen input then open Settings from the Application menu Tap Backup reset Factory data reset Reset phone and then Erase everything to format your phone If your phone is no longer responding press and hold the power button for 15 seconds to restart the phone Important You should only perform a clean boot when all other options have failed to restore your smartphone to an operational state This will ...

Page 56: ...hone Adjust the volume using the volume up down button on the smartphone End the call by pressing the button again Using a Bluetooth headset Your smartphone s Bluetooth functions make it fully compatible with all Bluetooth headsets This allows you to use the unit handsfree when making calls without the inconvenience of wires Creating a new access point When you need to add another GPRS 3G EDGE con...

Page 57: ...ry expansion slot that accepts a microSD card to expand memory and storage capacity Please refer to Installing a SIM or microSD card on page 7 for instructions on installing a microSD card Important Some providers and countries do not allow the use of a smartphone as a modem over HSDPA Please check with your provider before attempting to do so ...

Page 58: ...eaker is automatically shut off Disconnect the headset Check that the device volume setting is not muted Check that the volume control is not at its lowest setting Multimedia files Why can t I view my picture files You may be trying to view an image that is not supported See Multimedia on page 66 Why can t I view my video files You may be trying to view a video that is not supported See Multimedia...

Page 59: ...formation and performance How do I check the OS version of my device Tap Settings About phone to check the OS version Build number and other hardware and software information Power I can t turn on the device The battery power may be depleted Recharge the device See Charging the battery on page 7 for more information RAM ROM How do I check the RAM and ROM memory status To check the ROM status tap S...

Page 60: ...er your Google account username and password You must have an active Google account on the smartphone Alternatively you restore your smartphone to factory settings See Restoring to factory settings on page 55 Heat The phone heats up when charging or making long duration calls It is normal for the phone to heat up when charging When charging is complete it will return to its normal temperature It i...

Page 61: ...t parts that could result in a fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind onto or into the product To avoid damage of internal components and to prevent battery leakage do not place the product on a vibrating surface Never use this product when engaging in sporting activities exercising or in any vibrating environment which may cause a short circuit or damage and even a risk of explosio...

Page 62: ... any radio transmitting equipment including wireless phones may interfere with the functionality of inadequately protected medical devices Consult a physician or the manufacturer of the medical device to determine if they are adequately shielded from external RF energy or if you have any questions Switch off your device in health care facilities when any regulations posted in these areas instruct ...

Page 63: ...nted and operating properly Do not store or carry flammable liquids gases or explosive materials in the same compartment as the device its parts or enhancements For vehicles equipped with an air bag remember that air bags inflate with great force Do not place objects including installed or portable wireless equipment in the area over the air bag or in the air bag deployment area If in vehicle wire...

Page 64: ...ng 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 Taking care of your smartphone 1 DO take care not to scratch the screen of your smartphone Keep the screen clean When working with your smartphone use your finger or fingernail N...

Page 65: ...smartphone on the dashboard of a car on a hot day or when temperatures are below freezing point Also keep it away from heaters and other sources of heat 5 DO NOT use or store your smartphone in any location that is dusty damp or wet 6 DO use a soft damp cloth to clean your smartphone If the surface of the screen becomes soiled clean it with a soft cloth moistened with diluted window cleaning solut...

Page 66: ...een FWVGA 854 x 480 resolution Multimedia Formats supported USB connector Micro USB connector USB client DC power in 5 V 2 A Note Specifications may vary depending on region and configuration Type Formats Image JPEG GIF PNG BMP Audio playback MP3 AMR AAC LC AAC eAAC Vorbis FLAC MIDI WMA WAVE Ringtone MP3 AMR AAC LC AAC eAAC Vorbis FLAC MIDI WMA WAVE Video recording H 263 H 264 MPEG4 Video playback...

Page 67: ...a 8 MP rear camera Auto focus LED flash 0 3 MP front camera Fixed focus Expansion microSD memory card slot up to 32 GB Battery 2500 mAh Lithium ion battery not user replaceable 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 apps will shorten battery life between charges ...

Page 68: ...68 Dimensions Height 147 mm Width 71 8 mm Thickness 9 3 mm Weight 158 g ...

Page 69: ...ghts with respect to the Software Under this Agreement you may 1 Install and use the Software only on a single designated phone A separate license is required for each phone on which the Software will be used 2 Make one copy of the Software solely for backup or archival purposes 3 Make one hardcopy of any electronic documents included in the Software provided that you receive the documents electro...

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