Acer Aspire E380, User Manual

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Page 2: ...n 3 2014 Acer Liquid E3 Smartphone Model number _______________________________________________ Serial number _______________________________________________ Date of purchase ____________________________________________ Place of purchase ___________________________________________ ...

Page 3: ...n 10 The Home screen 13 Multitasking 18 Acer Float 18 AcerRAPID 19 Quick Touch 20 Managing contacts 21 Managing your contacts 21 Making calls 22 Before making a call 22 Making a call 22 The voice call screen 24 Answering or declining a call 24 Ending a call 24 Messaging 26 Creating a new message 26 Replying to a message 26 MMS messages 27 Going online 29 Browsing the internet 29 Setting up your Go...

Page 4: ...cting to a PC 42 Data usage wizard 43 FM radio 44 Multimedia playback 44 Restoring to factory settings 45 Accessories and tips 46 Using the headset 46 Using a Bluetooth headset 46 Creating a new access point 46 Inserting a microSD card 46 Appendix 47 FAQ and troubleshooting 47 Other sources of help 48 Warnings and precautions 48 Emergency calls 50 Taking care of your smartphone 51 Specifications 5...

Page 5: ...iquid E3 smartphone Quick Guide USB cable AC adapter Headset Note In box content varies depending on country and region Getting to know your smartphone Views 1 2 15 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 6 4 5 3 14 No Item Description 1 Micro SIM cover Insert a micro SIM into the slot 2 Power button Press to turn the screen on off or enter sleep mode press and hold to turn the smartphone on or off 3 3 5 mm headphone j...

Page 6: ...ont facing camera Fixed focus 2 MP camera useful for taking self portrait images 7 Touchscreen 4 7 inch 1280 x 720 pixel capacitive touchscreen to display data phone content and enter information 8 Phone speaker Emits audio from your smartphone 9 Micro USB connector Connects to a USB cable charger 10 MicroSD card slot Insert a microSD card into the slot 11 Volume up down buttons Increases or decre...

Page 7: ...way into the card slot and secure the microSD card cover Micro SIM 3 Insert your fingernail and flip the micro SIM cover open Insert the micro SIM card as illustrated 4 Ensure that the micro SIM card is inserted all the way and secure the micro SIM cover ...

Page 8: ... card provided by your network operator To cancel the SIM lock contact your network provider Charging the battery For initial use you need to charge your smartphone for eight hours After that you can recharge the battery as needed Connect the AC adapter cord to the micro USB connector on your smartphone ...

Page 9: ...se this feature then tap Skip Creating multiple Google accounts You can create and easily access multiple Google accounts Open the Application menu and then tap Settings Add account 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 Important Depending on your settings you may be required to enter your PIN each time you switch...

Page 10: ...options T Back Home Recent o navigate through menus and options there are three buttons beneath the screen Back Tap this button to go to the previous page hide the keyboard or to go up one level in a menu Home Tap this button to go directly to the Home screen Tap and hold this button to open the Search function You can also get the Google Now app by tapping Get Google Now Note For information on G...

Page 11: ...holding the microphone key Alternatively open the Application menu and then tap Settings Language input Then tap the Settings icon next to Google keyboard Input languages The keyboard layout changes according to the selected language After setting up more than one language the language being used will be identified on the space bar Tap and hold the space bar to toggle between multiple input langua...

Page 12: ...s updates preferences and help Tap to see numbers and special characters tap the page shift key to see even more Additional keys vary depending on the type of text you enter e g a key to add a smiley is available when typing a text message Like other keys tap and hold for additional options To change the input method open the Notification area see Status and notification area on page 17 and tap Ch...

Page 13: ...nd other frequently used features of your smartphone Search Application menu Application Status and notification area dock At the bottom of the screen is the Application dock which displays default apps see Changing application dock icons on page 15 to change these icons Tap an icon to open the app Tap the Application menu icon in the middle of the Application dock to view your apps see The Applic...

Page 14: ...p and hold any open area on the Home screen From here you can customize the extended Home screen Click to add an extra panel to the extended Home screen or remove a panel by tapping holding and dragging the selected panel to Remove 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 a list of sh...

Page 15: ...der to rename it To delete an application shortcut from a folder tap on the folder icon to display the apps inside and then tap and hold the application 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 ap...

Page 16: ...abling disabling the Repeat transition and Home screen looping The Application menu Note All images are for reference only The apps installed on your device can be different from the apps shown in illustrations To access the Application menu tap in the center of the dock on the Home screen Apps are displayed in alphabetical order Swipe the page to the left or right to see more apps When you are on...

Page 17: ...o view more information about new events Tap to clear the notification area Tap to adjust commonly used settings Connection icons The icons on the right side indicate signal strength connection battery status and the time Icon Description Icon Description Connected to GPRS mobile network Roaming Connected to EDGE mobile network Cellular signal strength Connected to 3G mobile network Mobile data tr...

Page 18: ...on and swipe the icon off the screen Acer Float Tap the Recent button for the Float menu at the bottom Acer Float allows you to open an app as a floating window which can be moved around within the display You may add up to four Float apps to the Float menu You can also edit your Float menu by tapping on the settings icon and adding removing Float apps Bluetooth is disconnected Airplane mode Wirel...

Page 19: ...e a picture Long press to take four continuous pictures Short press the AcerRAPID button to launch the Google Play Music app To change the app for the short press function open the Application menu and tap Settings AcerRAPID Short press and choose an app Tap the ON OFF switch to enable or disable AcerRAPID The AcerRAPID button also allows you to answer incoming calls quickly without having to touc...

Page 20: ...ay will remain off while the music is playing If there are multiple songs in the designated album swipe left to right across the display to play the next song Swipe right to left to play the previous song Draw an O to exit the music player Note Songs must first be stored in the Music folder of your phone Only one album may be designated for Quick Touch Unlock While the display is off draw an I by ...

Page 21: ...your contact list or group To create a contact first choose where you want to store the contact s information You will then be asked to enter the contact s information such as name address and phone number You may scroll down the page and tap Add another field to add things such as IM addresses Add any personal notes about the contact Phonetic name Link a website To assign an image to your contact...

Page 22: ...umber you wish to dial If the contact you need is displayed simply tap the contact name to make a call 3 Tap at the bottom of the screen to make the call 4 To end the call tap Dialing a number from Call log Your call history can be viewed by tapping the Call log tab at the top of the screen It displays recent received dialed and missed calls Tap the phone icon next to a contact to redial To view d...

Page 23: ...etails Making a call to one of your contacts Calling a contact from the People tab 1 Tap the People tab at the top of the screen to view your contacts 2 Tap on a contact to call them Dialing an international number When dialing international numbers there is no need to enter the international direct dialing prefix 00 etc before the country code Simply tap and hold 0 on the onscreen number pad unti...

Page 24: ...ing the icon You can set this floating dialog box as the default voice call screen To do so tap tap Settings and enable Float Caller Answering or declining a call When you have an incoming call the number will be shown on the screen Tap the phone icon and slide your finger across the screen to answer or reject the call If the Float Caller option is enabled the number will be shown as a floating wi...

Page 25: ...d another on line you can combine both calls to create a conference call After the first call is established tap and tap Add call to start the conference call Flip Mute To quickly silence an incoming call simply flip the phone over so the screen is facing down on a surface To enable Flip Mute open the Application menu Settings Call Settings Other Settings and tap Flip Mute Note Flip Mute will only...

Page 26: ...OK Enter your message in Type text message field When finished tap to send Note SMS 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 phones do not have this ability Tap the Menu icon to see ...

Page 27: ...iles such as pictures audio or video clips Each MMS message can be up to 300 KB in size 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 based on information retrieved from your provider Tip Ask your network provider for the necessary information if you need to manually set up the MMS profile Option Description Select ...

Page 28: ...t especially if you are roaming Please contact your provider if you have any questions 1 Open Messaging to view a summary of the message 2 Tap the message to view the content 3 Tap Download to download the message content 4 To reply to the message enter your text in the text box labeled Type text message and tap the Send icon Simple text replies will be sent as SMS messages If you wish to attach m...

Page 29: ...bookmarks adjust browser settings and perform other tasks tap the Menu icon Chrome enables you to open multiple pages Tap at the top of any webpage to display all of your open tabs tap again to close Tap a tab from the list to open it To open a new tab tap New tab The number in the icon represents the number of open tabs Voice search Note Voice search is available only in some regions With voice a...

Page 30: ... 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 Play Note Google Play may not be available in all countries and regions Note You must activate a Google account before using Google Play The first time you access Google Play you will need t...

Page 31: ...ervices seem unusual tap Accept download to proceed with the installation You may keep track of the download progress from both the app s page and the smartphone s Notification area Important Some apps may require payment before you can download them You will need to have a Google Checkout account in order to pay for these apps or a credit card number associated with your Google account Using down...

Page 32: ...nd navigate by using spoken turn by turn driving instructions with Navigation view where your friends are and places of interest and local businesses on Google Maps using Places and Latitude Important Google Maps does not have information about every location Using the map Tap Maps in the Applications menu Drag the map with your finger to move the map around To zoom in or out 1 Double tap a locati...

Page 33: ...ode menu Settings Previous picture video Camcorder Front facing camera Flash Camera zoom Camera quick modes Located at the top of the screen is the camera quick mode menu where you can select a variety of different shooting modes Swipe the camera quick mode menu to the left or right to navigate the selections Icon Mode Icon Mode EV bracket shot mode HDR mode Best shot mode Presentation mode Smile ...

Page 34: ...ffect Applies a color effect to the image Scene mode Adjusts photo parameters for a particular environment White balance Compensates for different lighting environments Image properties Adjusts the Sharpness Hue Saturation Brightness and Contrast Anti flicker Set the anti flicker to Auto Off 50 Hz or 60 Hz Storage Set the storage to Internal storage or SD card None Aqua Mono Blackboard Sepia White...

Page 35: ...adjusted the settings described above 2 Frame your subject and steady your smartphone 3 Zoom in or out as needed 4 Tap to take a picture Taking a panoramic photo Panoramic mode allows you to take a series of up to nine photos that the camera application will stitch together to make a single extended image 1 To take a panoramic photo slide the menu bar at the top and select panoramic capture mode 2...

Page 36: ...eos After you have taken your photo or video it is automatically saved Once you have taken a photo or video you can view it in Gallery by tapping the Previous picture video thumbnail Alternatively open the Applications menu and tap Gallery From Gallery you can share the file directly using various services Note Share options vary depending on the file type You may also edit photos you have taken b...

Page 37: ...r Quick Mode you ll need to enter a PIN Note The default PIN is 1111 Several user mode options will display Follow the onscreen instructions to display your new easy to use mode To change modes or revert back to default mode tap Settings in some modes simply represented by the gear icon Enter your PIN number Navigate to and tap Mode Switcher To revert back to the phone s default mode tap Default M...

Page 38: ...ON or OFF Note When Airplane mode is active the icon will be displayed in the Notification area 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 If the phone is no longer responding press and hold the power button and the volume up button simultaneously for 10 second...

Page 39: ... via USB If you wish to share your mobile internet connection with 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 Open the Application menu and then tap Settings More Tethering portable hotspot USB tethering Data usage V...

Page 40: ...ng a network Your phone will automatically detect your carrier network settings when you insert a new SIM card However you may prefer to manually select a network This may be a good idea when roaming Tip When you are traveling manually selecting a network may help to reduce your roaming charges Check with your home service provider for the network offering the most competitive rates at your destin...

Page 41: ...nd choose one Item Description Vibrate Vibrates the device for incoming calls Volumes Adjust the Ringtone Notifications Alarm volumes SIM ringtone Sets the default voice calls ringtone for the SIM Default notification sound Set your phone s default notification sound Dial pad touch tones Play tones when using dial pad Touch sounds Play sounds when touching certain UI elements Screen lock sound Pla...

Page 42: ... into the micro USB connector on your smartphone Plug the USB client connector into an available USB port on your computer Open the Notification area and tap Connected as media device to configure the USB options You will now be able to see your phone as a drive in your computer s file explorer Item Description Theme Change the color scheme Auto rotate screen Enable rotation of the screen when dev...

Page 43: ...he onscreen instructions Google Sync In Google you can set synchronization for Browser Calendar Contacts Gmail and Google Photos 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 make sure the item is checked tap the Menu icon and then tap Syn...

Page 44: ...ngs Sound Volumes Setting the date and time To set the date and time open the Application menu and tap Settings Date time Tip If you travel frequently or live in an area that uses daylight saving time activate Automatic date 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 ...

Page 45: ...r with the Android operating system Restoring to factory settings You may perform a clean boot to restore your smartphone to the factory settings Note Before performing a clean boot ensure that your smartphone is not locked Press any key or tap the screen to see if the phone responds Warning You should only perform a clean boot when all other options have failed to restore your smartphone to an op...

Page 46: ...ws 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 connection on your phone obtain the access point name and settings including username and password if required from your wireless service provider 1 Open the Application menu and tap Settings More Mobile networks Access Point Names and select a...

Page 47: ...d Refer to Multimedia on page 52 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 52 System information 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 deplete...

Page 48: ...ry 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 explosion from the battery pack Unlock pattern I forgot my unlock pattern After a certain number of wrong entries you will be presented with an option to reset your pattern Tap ...

Page 49: ...ts of the device are magnetic Metallic materials may be attracted to the device and persons with hearing aids should not hold the device to the ear with the hearing aid Do not place credit cards or other magnetic storage media near the device because information stored on them may be erased Medical devices Operation of any radio transmitting equipment including wireless phones may interfere with t...

Page 50: ... area with a potentially explosive atmosphere and obey all signs and instructions Potentially explosive atmospheres include areas where you would normally be advised to turn off your vehicle engine Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death Switch off the device at refueling points such as near gas pumps at service stations Observe restrictions o...

Page 51: ...DO be careful not to drop your smartphone or subject it to any strong impact Do not place your smartphone in your back pocket 4 DO NOT expose your smartphone to extreme temperatures For example do not leave your 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 smartpho...

Page 52: ...nnector USB client DC power in 5 V 1 A Connectivity Bluetooth 4 0 with EDR IEEE Wi Fi 802 11b g n GSM 850 900 1800 1900 MHz UMTS 850 1900 MHz HSUPA HSDPA GPRS EDGE GPS aGPS NFC optional Camera Auto focus 13 MP rear camera with LED flash Fixed focus 2 MP front camera with front LED flash Note Specification varies depending on region and configuration Type Formats Audio playback MP3 AMR WMA Ringtone...

Page 53: ... 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 138 mm Width 69 mm Thickness 8 9 mm Weight 135 g with battery ...

Page 54: ...ts lifetime If left unused a fully charged battery will lose its charge over time If the battery is completely discharged it may take a few minutes before the charging indicator appears on the display or before any calls can be made Use the battery only for its intended purpose Never use any charger or battery that is damaged Do not short circuit the battery Accidental short circuiting can occur w...

Page 55: ...terference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiv...

Page 56: ...s user guide is 0 70 W kg Important Body worn measurements differ among phone models depending upon available enhancements and FCC requirements While there may be differences between the SAR levels of various phones and at various positions they all meet the government requirements The FCC has granted an Equipment Authorization for this model phone with all reported SAR levels evaluated as in comp...

Page 57: ...cepts the terms 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 an...

Page 58: ...te 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 phones on which it was resident All disclaimers of warranties and limitation of liability set forth in this Agreement shall survive ter...