Acer B3-A42 User manual

USER’S

MANUAL

B3-A42

Iconia One 10

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Acer Iconia One 10 User’s Manual

Covers: B3-A42

Regulatory Model Number (RMN): A8201

This revision: January 2018

Acer Iconia One 10

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Table of contents - 3

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 9

Assembling the power adapter ................ 9

Using your tablet 11

Using the touchscreen........................... 11

The Home screen .................................. 11

The virtual keyboard .............................. 22

Editing text............................................. 23

Setting an alarm .................................... 24

Waking your tablet................................. 25

Shutting down your tablet ...................... 25

Connecting devices to your tablet 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

Accessories ........................................... 28

Going online 29

Managing Wi-Fi connections ................. 29

Data saver (background data) ............... 29

Browsing the internet ............................. 30

Google™ services ................................. 31

Using the camera and video recorder 36

Camera/video icons and indicators........ 36

Taking a photo ....................................... 37

Recording a video.................................. 37

Camera and video options..................... 38

Advanced settings 40

Wireless & Networks.............................. 40

Device.................................................... 42

Personal................................................. 44

System................................................... 45

Updating your tablet’s operating system 45

Resetting your tablet.............................. 45

FAQ and troubleshooting 46

Other sources of help ............................ 47

Specifications 48

Guidelines for safe battery usage 51

Battery information................................. 51

Replacing the battery............................. 52

End user license agreement 53

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 with social networking apps.

• Watch movies or listen to music.

• Play games or read a book.

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 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.

Note

If the battery has been depleted for a while, please charge the tablet for at

least 30 minutes using the adapter.

Getting started with your tablet - 5

Getting to know your tablet

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No. Item Description

1Power 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.

6 - Getting started with your tablet

Using the SIM card slot

Your tablet has a SIM 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.

Inserting a SIM card

2Volume control key Increases and decreases the tablet

volume.

3Microphone Receives audio for video chats and

Internet calls.

Cover for:

microSD card slot Insert a microSD card into the slot.

SIM card slot Insert a nano SIM card into the slot.see

Inserting a SIM card on page 6

53.5 mm headphone

jack Connects to stereo headphones.

6Micro USB port

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 9.

7Speakers Emits audio.

8Touchscreen 10.1" LED-backlit LCD.

9Front-facing camera A 2-megapixel camera for video chats

and selfies.

10 Rear-facing camera A 5-megapixel camera for taking high-

resolution images.

No. Item Description

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 into the slot

when it is incorrectly oriented may damage the SIM and/or your tablet.

Getting started with your tablet - 7

To insert the SIM card, turn the tablet upside down. Insert the SIM

card with the gold-colored connectors facing upwards and the cut-out

towards the bottom of the tablet (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.

To start, tap to select your language then tap the arrow. Follow the

rest of the instructions as they are displayed.

8 - Getting started with your tablet

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 25.

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

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 synchronize

them from the Accounts settings section. See Multiple Google

accounts on page 44

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.

Note

If Google Play Store is updating apps in the background, opening new apps

may consume memory and may affect the performance on your device.

Charging your tablet - 9

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).

OPEN

10 - Charging your tablet

Connecting power

Connect the power connector to your tablet and plug the AC adapter

into any AC outlet.

Warning

Only use an Acer-approved adapter to charge your device.

Note

It is normal for the tablet surface to become warm during charging or long

periods of use.

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