Acer Iconia Talk 7 User manual
User’s Manual
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Acer Iconia Talk 7 User’s Manual
Covers: B1-723
Regulatory Model Number (RMN): A5301
This revision: August 2015
Acer Iconia Talk 7 B1-723
Model number: _______________________________________________
Serial number: _______________________________________________
Date of purchase: ____________________________________________
Place of purchase: ___________________________________________
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Getting started with your tablet 4
Features and functions ............................ 4
Unpacking your tablet.............................. 4
Getting to know your tablet...................... 5
Using the SIM card slot ........................... 6
Turning on for the first time...................... 7
Charging your tablet 10
Assembling the power adapter .............. 10
Using your tablet 12
Using the touchscreen........................... 12
The Home screen .................................. 12
The onscreen keyboard......................... 22
Editing text............................................. 23
Shutting down your tablet ...................... 24
Connecting devices to your tablet 26
Accessories ........................................... 26
Connecting to AC power........................ 26
Inserting a microSD card ....................... 26
Transferring files between your tablet
and a PC................................................ 26
Connecting a Bluetooth device.............. 27
Going online 28
Managing Wi-Fi connections ................. 28
Browsing the internet............................. 28
Setting up the Email application ............ 29
Google services..................................... 29
Playing music 34
Multimedia playback .............................. 34
Managing people and contacts 36
Using the camera and camcorder 39
Camera/camcorder icons and indicators 39
Mode...................................................... 40
Settings.................................................. 40
Quick settings ........................................ 41
Taking a photo ....................................... 41
Shooting a video .................................... 41
Supported formats ................................. 42
Advanced settings 43
Wireless & Networks.............................. 43
Device.................................................... 45
Personal................................................. 46
System................................................... 47
Updating your tablet’s operating system 48
Resetting your tablet.............................. 48
FAQ and troubleshooting 50
Other sources of help ............................ 52
Specifications 53
Guidelines for safe battery usage 56
Battery information................................. 56
Replacing the battery............................. 57
End user license agreement 58
4 - Getting started with your tablet
GETTING STARTED WITH YOUR TABLET
Features and functions
Your new tablet offers leading, easy-to-access multimedia and
entertainment features. You can:
• Connect to the internet via Wi-Fi or 3G.
• Access your email while on the move.
• Keep in touch with your friends via your People and social
networking APPs.
Unpacking your tablet
Your new tablet comes packed in a protective box. Carefully unpack
the box and remove the contents. If any of the following items are
missing or damaged, contact your dealer immediately:
• Acer Iconia B1-723 tablet
• Product setup and safety information
• USB cable
• AC adapter
• Warranty card
Note
Before using your tablet for the first time, you need to charge it for at least
four hours. After that you can recharge the battery as needed.
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Getting to know your tablet
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No. Item Description
1Micro USB port
(Slave)
Connects to a computer via a USB cable.
Also serves as the charging port for the
AC adapter. For more information, see
Charging your tablet on page 10.
23.5 mm headphone
jackConnects to stereo headphones.
3Proximity sensor /
Ambient light sensor
Detect ambient light and proximity to
control screen brightness.
4Speaker Emits audio.
(Note: Only for phone functions)
5Front-facing camera A 2-megapixel camera for video chats
and self-portrait images.
6Touchscreen 7", 1024 x 600 pixel capacitive
touchscreen.
6 - Getting started with your tablet
Using the SIM card slot
Your tablet has a SIM card slot for internet access. To take full
advantage of your tablet’s Internet capabilities, you should install a
SIM card with data subscription before turning on your tablet.
7Microphone Receives audio for video chats and
Internet calls.
8Volume control key Increases and decreases the tablet
volume.
9Reset pinhole
Forces the tablet to reboot if it fails to
respond to touch input.
Insert a suitable tool, such as a
straightened paperclip, into the hold and
press gently.
10 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.
11
Cover for SIM 1,
SIM 2, microSD card
slot
Houses slots for microSD card and one
or two SIM cards (depends on model
purchased).
12 Rear-facing camera A 5-megapixel camera for taking high-
resolution images.
13 Microphone Receives audio for video chats and
internet calls.
14 Speaker Emits audio.
No. Item Description
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Inserting a SIM card
To insert the SIM card, remove the cover and turn the tablet upside
down. Insert the SIM card with the gold-colored connectors facing
down and gently press until the SIM card clicks into place (see
illustration).
Turning on for the first time
To turn on your tablet, press and hold the power button until you see
the Acer logo. Wait a moment for your tablet to boot up. You will then
be asked some questions before you can use your tablet.
Warning
Do not force the SIM card. If it does not fit, ensure you have the SIM card
properly oriented as illustrated. Trying to force the SIM card into the
slot when it is incorrectly oriented may damage the SIM card and/or
your tablet.
SD SIM 1 SIM 2
Note
The tablet must be powered off before inserting the SIM card. The tablet will
not automatically detect the SIM card if it is inserted while the tablet is
powered on. Reboot the tablet to detect the SIM card.
8 - Getting started with your tablet
To start, tap to select your language then tap the arrow. Follow the
rest of the instructions as they are displayed.
If the tablet’s screen turns off, it has entered sleep mode. Briefly press
the power button to wake it up. For more information see Waking
your tablet on page 24.
Sign in to or create a Google account
If you have Internet access, your tablet allows you to synchronize
information with a Google account.
During the start-up process, you may create or sign in to an account,
which will be used to synchronize your contact list, email, calendar
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and other information. If you do not yet have Internet access, or do not
want to use this feature, then tap Skip.
If you have multiple Google accounts, such as separate accounts for
personal and business contacts, you can access and synchonize
them from the Accounts settings section. See Multiple Google
accounts on page 47
Important
You must sign in to a Google Account to use Gmail, Hangouts, Google
Calendar, and other Google Apps; to download APPs from Google Play;
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 from another device with
Android 2.0 (or later) installed, you must sign in to your Google account
during setup. If you wait until after setup is complete, your settings will
not be restored.
10 - Charging your tablet
CHARGING YOUR TABLET
Assembling the power adapter
Your tablet is bundled with one of two types of USB power adapters: a
fixed-prong type or a removable-prong type. Both types are described
in this manual.
Fixed-prong type
The prongs and power adapter body form a complete piece, no
assembly required. Simply slide the large end of the USB cable into
the power adapter body (it will fit in only one direction). You cannot
remove or switch the prongs with this type of adapter.
Removable-prong type
Align arrows on the power adapter head and body. Insert the head
onto the power adapter body and turn the head towards "CLOSE"
printed on the head until it clicks into place. Simply slide the large end
of the USB cable into the power adapter body (it will fit in only one
direction).
CLOSE
OPEN
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OPEN
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