Acer liquid z205, User Manual

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Page 2: ...o 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 enable Acer Remote Files Open the Acer Portal from the Home screen to sign up for an Acer ID or sign in if you already have a...

Page 3: ...internet calling account 27 Using internet calling 27 Receiving internet calls 27 Calling a contact s internet calling address 28 Calling a phone number using internet calling 28 Messaging 29 Creating a new message 29 Replying to a message 30 Multimedia messages 31 Receiving multimedia messages 31 Going online 33 Browsing the internet 33 Using the browser 33 Setting up Email 34 Google services 34 ...

Page 4: ...Q and troubleshooting 62 Other sources of help 64 Warnings and precautions 65 Medical devices 66 Vehicles 67 Potentially explosive environments 67 Emergency calls 68 Taking care of your smartphone 68 Specifications 70 Performance 70 Display 70 Multimedia 70 USB connector 70 Connectivity 71 Camera 71 Expansion 71 Battery 71 Dimensions 71 End User License Agreement 72 ...

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

Page 6: ...suitable for holding to your ear 4 Touchscreen 4 inch 800 x 480 pixel capacitive touchscreen to display data phone content and enter information 5 Microphone Internal microphone 6 Camera A camera for taking high resolution images 7 AcerRAPID button Shortcut button to answer incoming calls Long press to launch the camera app short press to launch a designated app default app is Google Play Music 8 ...

Page 7: ... smartphone s storage by inserting a microSD card into the labeled slot 1 Turn off the phone by pressing and holding the power button 2 Insert your fingernail into the cutout between the cover and the phone Unclip the cover and lift off the cover 3 Insert the SIM or microSD card as shown Note Ensure that the microSD card is inserted all the way into the card slot microSD card SIM 1 ...

Page 8: ... into the slots on the phone Gently press the cover until it snaps 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 ...

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: ... from one side 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 64 You may also directly enter the lock screen apps Tap and hold th...

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 18 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: ...th 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 your smartphone At the bottom of the screen is the application dock which displays default apps Tap an icon to open the app Tap the Application menu icon in the middle of the application dock to view your apps To change apps s...

Page 14: ... 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 wallpaper Adding and removing shortcuts and widgets To add shortcuts or widgets tap the Application menu icon in the bottom center of the Home screen Tap Apps to see...

Page 15: ... of the screen To 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 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 Remove at the top of the screen Resizing widgets Some widgets can be resized To resize a widget that is already on the Home scr...

Page 16: ...older 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 Application menu and find the app you want to add Tap and hold the icon then drag it to any open position in the dock Dragging the new app to an existing dock icon will create a folder for both icons To remove an icon from the dock tap and ...

Page 17: ...wipe 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 displays a variety of status information such as Wi Fi connectivity signal strength battery status and...

Page 18: ... 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 19: ... 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 20: ...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 incomign calls from this co...

Page 21: ...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 22: ...splays 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 Viewing missed calls Missed call notifications are displayed in the following three areas 1 The Notification area with the missed call icon Open the Notification area and tap the missed call notification to display the missed call details 2 By the Phon...

Page 23: ... etc before the country code Simply tap and hold 0 on the onscreen number pad until appears onscreen Direct dial widget You may add a direct dial widget for a contact on your Home screen Open the Application menu then tap the Widgets tab Tap and hold Direct dial and you will be able to place the widget on your Home screen Once placed you will be able to select a contact to associate with that part...

Page 24: ...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 page 17 Tap the Float caller button to activate green means Float caller is ON Answering or declining 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 ...

Page 25: ...call screen maximized Icon Description Place the call on hold Mute a call Speakerphone Access the keypad while a call is in progress Add a second call Saving a dialed number to contacts You 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 p...

Page 26: ...s 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 Tap to start the conference call ...

Page 27: ...nsport type and Send keep alive Editing 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 calli...

Page 28: ...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 29: ...Creating a new message You can use your phone to compose text SMS and multimedia MMS messages Tap to compose a new message Tap to add contacts from your contacts list People or tap the Type name or number 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 Not...

Page 30: ...ssage 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 ...

Page 31: ...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 32: ...nter 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 the Menu button and tap Send ...

Page 33: ...a 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 made using Browser ...

Page 34: ...n 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 35: ...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 36: ...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 servi...

Page 37: ...ou ve downloaded and installed an 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...

Page 38: ...ctions Also view where your friends 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 zo...

Page 39: ...main Cloud PC Open the Application menu and tap AcerCloud For more information please visit the AcerCloud website www acer com acercloud AcerCloud setup for Windows To install AcerCloud on a PC without AcerCloud you can download the AcerCloud setup program from the AcerCloud website https Note To access files on other devices your Cloud PC must be on and connected to the internet If your PC has Al...

Page 40: ...ick on the AcerCloud icon then double click on AcerCloudSetup Follow the instructions to install AcerCloud Sign in using your Acer ID Start the AcerCloud program from the desktop or Start Menu If you already have an Acer ID use your email address and password to sign in to your AcerCloud account Note AcerCloud is designed for Windows 7 Windows 8 and 8 1 It is not compatible with older Windows Oper...

Page 41: ...nd enter the requested information After entering the information tap Sign up to apply for an Acer ID Check your email account for an Acer ID activation message and click on the link in the email to activate your Acer ID device Note Make a note of the email address and password you used for your Acer Cloud ID You must use this information to sign in to the AcerCloud service from each follow the in...

Page 42: ...cStream will be transfered to your Cloud PC and content on this PC will be available to your other AcerCloud devices Acer Docs Upload When you update and save a document on your PC the document will be put into the personal cloud and streamed to other devices Documents will be temporarily accessible for 30 days in your personal cloud You can download documents to other devices for long term storag...

Page 43: ...AcerCloud setup 43 You can access and change these settings from the AcerCloud icon in the icon tray Click on the AcerCloud icon then select Open AcerCloud to see the settings window ...

Page 44: ...dicators Last picture video taken Shutter button Settings Remaining capacity Camcorder The remaining capacity is expressed as an approximate number of images taken at the current resolution appears briefly The camera window provides multiple controls on the image screen 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 v...

Page 45: ...o access camera camcorder settings however you can still take pictures with the Shutter button Tap the red Stop recording button to stop filming Time elapsed Pause Stop recording Last picture Shutter button video taken Remaining appears briefly capacity The remaining capacity is expressed as an approximate recording time ...

Page 46: ...s GPS information in the image information Exposure Over or under exposes the image Color effect Applies a color effect to the image Scene mode Adjust photo parameters for a particular environment Note Some of the following settings are not available for the front camera None Negative Mono Sepia Blue Sepia Auto Portrait Normal Landscape Night Sports ...

Page 47: ...or 10 seconds Continuous shot Set the maximum number of photos taken in a single burst Picture size Set the picture resolution Preview size Set the preview image ratio ISO Set the ISO value Camcorder You may adjust the following Turn EIS Electronic Image Stabilization on or off Turn the Microphone on or off Set the Audio mode Options are Meeting and Normal Set the Time lapse interval Choose from O...

Page 48: ... 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 Geotagging Geotagging allows...

Page 49: ...rn off telephone and Bluetooth functions and use your smartphone as a handheld device during a flight 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 ...

Page 50: ...Airplane mode to switch it ON or OFF Restarting your phone You can restart reboot your phone if you find apps are not responding 1 Press and hold the power button until you get the phone options menu 2 Tap Restart Note When Airplane mode is active the icon will be displayed in the Notification area ...

Page 51: ...onnection 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 More Access additional connection settings Airplane mode Disable all wireless connections so you can safely use this device onboard an aircraft Default SMS app Choose which app serves as the default ...

Page 52: ... a computer you can connect your phone to a PC using the supplied USB cable 1 Plug the USB sync cable into the micro USB connector on your smartphone 2 Plug the USB client connector into an available USB port on your computer 3 Push the Menu button and then tap Settings More USB Internet Wi Fi hotspot You can turn your smartphone into a portable Wi Fi hotspot to share your mobile internet connecti...

Page 53: ...rk from the list generated You phone will attempt to register on the selected network OR Tap Select automatically to connect to the available network with the strongest signal This may lead to your phone jumping between networks when you move around Data usage control settings Data usage controls let you monitor total usage by network type and app and then set limits if needed Ensure Wi Fi or mobi...

Page 54: ...tap Settings Sound Adjusting the volume Adjust the volume of your phone using the volume button on the side of the phone Alternatively you can set the Ringtone Notifications and Alarms volume by opening the Application menu and tapping Settings Sound Volumes Item Description Vibrate Vibrates the device for incoming calls Volumes Adjust the Ringtone Notifications and Alarm volumes Phone ringtone Se...

Page 55: ...d time from this menu This will enable your smartphone to set the date and time based on information it receives from the network Setting alarms There are two predefined alarms on your phone by default Tap Clock in the Application menu and then tap to edit alarm settings You may Turn the alarm on or off Item Description Theme Choose from Default or Acer Wallpaper Change the Home screen s wallpaper...

Page 56: ...e 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 ensure your USB connection method says Connected as a media device Your device will now be available as a drive in your computer s file explorer Tap Connected as a media device to choose other connection methods including Charge only and Built in...

Page 57: ...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 make sure the item is checked tap the Menu button and then tap Sync now FM radio The FM radio allows you to listen to your favorite stations while on the move Headphones must be inserted to the 3 5 mm jack as it functi...

Page 58: ...emove 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 Restoring to factory settings You may perform a clean boot to restore your smartphone to the factory settings Before performing a clean boot ensure that your Imp...

Page 59: ...ngs from the Application menu Tap Backup reset Factory data reset Reset phone and then Erase everything to format your 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 erase all your personal information any contacts stored on your phone and any programs you installed ...

Page 60: ...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 61: ...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 62: ...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 70 Why can t I view my video files You may be trying to view a video that is not supported See Multimedia...

Page 63: ...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 6 for more information RAM ROM How do I check the RAM and ROM memory status To check the ROM status tap S...

Page 64: ...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 58 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 65: ...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 66: ...nt 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 you to do so Hospitals or healt...

Page 67: ...ids 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 wireless equipment is improperly installed and the air bag inflates ...

Page 68: ...on 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 Never use an actual pen or pencil or other sharp objec...

Page 69: ...shboard 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 solution 7 DO NOT press d...

Page 70: ...solution 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 H 263 H 264 MPEG4 VP8...

Page 71: ...emory card slot up to 32 GB Battery 1300 mAh Lithium ion battery Dimensions 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 Height 126 5 mm Width 65 mm Thickness 10 3 mm 10 7 mm with optional cover Weight 130 g with battery ...

Page 72: ...lusive and non transferable rights 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...

Page 73: ...y copyright or other proprietary notices from the Software 2 To reproduce all such notices on any authorized copies you make and 3 To use best efforts to prevent any unauthorized copying of the Software TRADEMARKS This Agreement does not grant to you any rights in connection with any trademarks or service marks of Acer or of Acer s licensors or suppliers DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES TO THE MAXIMUM EXT...

Page 74: ...TAL DAMAGES THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU TERMINATION Without prejudice to any other rights Acer may immediately terminate this Agreement without notice if you fail to comply with any terms and conditions 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 pho...

Page 75: ...olicies which can be accessed through our global website Privacy policy During registration you will be asked to submit some information to Acer Please refer to Acer s privacy policy at www acer com or your local Acer website TRADEMARK INFORMATION DTS Studio Sound For DTS patents see http patents dts com Manufactured under license from DTS Licensing Limited DTS the Symbol DTS and the Symbol togeth...