Acer A500 User manual

Acer Iconia Tab A500 / A501 Quick Guide

Original Issue: 4/2011

Acer Iconia Tab A500 / A501

Model number: __________________________________

Serial number: ___________________________________

Date of purchase: ________________________________

Place of purchase: ________________________________

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What's in the box?

Quick Guide

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Your tablet

No. Item

1 Docking port

2 Micro-HDMI port

3 Headphones / speaker jack

4 Power button

5 Touchscreen

6 2 MP front-facing camera

7 Light sensor

2 3 4

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No. Item

8 Volume down button

9 Volume up button

10 Screen lock switch

11 SIM* / microSD Card slot

(* only for certain models)

12 LED flash

13 5 MP rear camera

14 Speakers

15 DC-in jack

16 Micro USB connector

17 USB connector

18 Reset button

* Important: Avoid twisting the cover as

it may become damaged.

1312

11*

1615 1817

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1. Turn off the device by pressing and

holding the power button.

2. Insert the microSD card as shown.

3. Replace the card slot cover.

Note: Ensure that the microSD card is inserted

all the way into the card slot.

Caution: Turn off your device before installing

or removing a microSD card. You may

damage the card or your device if power it

still on.

1. Turn off the device by pressing and

holding the power button.

2. Insert the SIM card as shown.

3. Replace the card slot cover.

Note: Ensure that the SIM card is inserted all

the way into the card slot.

Caution: Turn off your device before installing

or removing a SIM card. You may damage

the card or your device if power it still on.

Setting up for the first time

Inserting the microSD card (optional)

You may install a microSD card to expand your device's storage space.

microSD

SIM card

Inserting the SIM card (optional)

Certain devices include a SIM slot for internet access. To take full advantage of your device’s

Internet capabilities, you should install a SIM card with data subscription.

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Charging your device

For initial use, you need to charge your device

for eight hours. After that you can recharge the

battery as needed.

Connect the DC-in jack on your device then

plug the AC adapter into any AC current outlet

and charge the device.

Note: It is normal for the device to heat up

when charging or during long periods of use.

All devices are factory tested before release.

Connecting to a PC

This allows you to transfer files and backup

your device. Plug the micro USB connector on

your device, and the USB client connector into

an available USB port on your computer.

Download and install the latest USB driver

on your computer before connecting your

device to the computer. Visit www.acer.com/

worldwide/support/download.htm for the

latest driver.

Connecting a USB device

A wide range of USB devices are supported,

such as a keyboard, mouse or mass storage

device.

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Connecting to a television with HDMI

Connect a micro-HDMI to HDMI cable to your device then

plug the cable into a TV or monitor with an HDMI port.

Note: Your tablet supports Full HD video (up to 1080p).

Connecting to the optional dock

The optional dock allows you to charge your device and

expands the built-in audio capabilities.

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Checking your email

Your device enables you to access your email with a data connection.

Enable the data connection by opening the Applications tab and tapping Acer Settings >

network settings and make sure Data enabled is checked.

1. Tap Email from the Home screen or Applications tab.

2. Enter the Email address and Password for the account and then tap Next.

3. Select if your account is IMAP, POP3, or Exchange and tap Next.

4. Enter the rest of your account information then tap Next.

Composing an email

1. Tap Email from the Applications menu.

2. From the inbox, tap Menu and tap Compose.

3. Enter the Recipients' email address, subject and message.

4. When you are finished composing your message, tap Send.

Personalizing your device

You may personalize your Home screen by adding or removing icons, shortcuts or widgets, or

changing the wallpaper. You can set icons for installed applications on the Home screen.

Tap and hold an icon in the Applications menu to copy it to the Home screen.

To remove an icon from the home screen, tap and hold the icon and drag the icon from the

Home screen to the trash tab that appears at the screen.

To add shortcuts or widgets, tap and hold anywhere on the home screen to open the Add to

Home screen menu.

Tap Shortcuts to open a list of available shortcut types you can add.

Tap Widgets to open a list of available widgets you can add.

To change the wallpaper, tap and hold anywhere on the home screen to open the Add to

Home screen menu.

Tap Wallpapers and Wallpaper gallery to select a new wallpaper.

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Resetting the device

You may have to perform a reset if your device fails to respond when buttons are pressed or

the screen is tapped.

If your device is responding to screen input

Open Settings from the Applications menu, then tap Privacy > Factory data reset; click Reset

tablet and then Erase everything to format your device.

If your device is not responding to screen input

To reset your device use a small thin object (such as a paperclip) to press the recessed reset

key.

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