Acer Iconia One 7 User manual

User’s Manual

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Acer Iconia User’s Manual

Covers: B1-740

Model number for regulatory purposes: TD070VA1

This revision: May 2014

Acer Iconia B1-740

Model number: _______________________________________________

Serial number: _______________________________________________

Date of purchase: ____________________________________________

Place of purchase: ____________________________________________

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This manual contains proprietary information that is protected by

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.

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For more information, please visit the AcerCloud website: www.acer.com/acercloud

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 your tablet 7

Charging your tablet ................................ 7

Turning on for the first time...................... 8

Using the touchscreen........................... 10

The Home screen .................................. 10

The onscreen keyboard......................... 16

Editing text............................................. 17

Shutting down your tablet ...................... 19

Connecting devices to your tablet 20

Connecting to AC power........................ 20

Inserting a microSD card ....................... 20

Transferring files between your tablet

and a PC................................................ 20

Accessories ........................................... 21

Going online 22

Managing Wi-Fi connections ................. 22

Browsing the internet............................. 22

Setting up the Email application ............ 23

Google services ..................................... 24

Playing music and video 28

Multimedia playback .............................. 28

Managing people and contacts 30

Using the camera and camcorder 33

Camera icons and indicators ................. 33

Taking a photo ....................................... 34

Camcorder icons and indicators ............ 35

Shooting a video .................................... 36

Advanced settings 37

Wireless & Networks.............................. 37

Device.................................................... 38

Personal................................................. 40

System................................................... 41

Updating your tablet’s operating system 41

Resetting your tablet.............................. 42

FAQ and troubleshooting 43

Other sources of help ............................ 45

Specifications 46

End user license agreement 49

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.

• Access your email while on the move.

• Keep in touch with your friends via your People and social

networking applications.

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 is

missing or damaged, contact your dealer immediately:

• Acer Iconia B1-740 tablet

• Product setup and safety information

• USB cable

• AC adapter

• Warranty card

Getting started with your tablet - 5

Getting to know your tablet

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No. Item Description

1Front-facing camera A 0.3-megapixel camera for video chats

and self-portrait images.

2Touchscreen 7.0", 1024 x 600 pixel capacitive

touchscreen.

3Volume control key Increases and decreases the tablet

volume.

4Power button

Press and hold 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.

5Rear-facing camera A 1.9-megapixel camera for taking high-

resolution images.

6 - Getting started with your tablet

63.5 mm headphone

jack Connects to stereo headphones.

7Microphone Receives audio for video chats and

internet calls.

8microSD card slot Insert a microSD card into the slot.

9Micro 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 7.

10 HDMI Micro

Connector

Connects to an external display via

HDMI.

11 Reset pin hole Insert a suitable object into the hole to

reset the device.

12 Speaker Emits audio.

No. Item Description

Using your tablet - 7

USING YOUR TABLET

Charging your tablet

For first-time use, you need to charge your tablet for four hours. After

that you can recharge the battery as needed.

Assembling the power adapter

Slide the large end of the USB cable into the power adapter body (it

will fit in only one direction).

Note

Charger illustration is for reference only. Actual configuration may vary.

8 - Using your tablet

Connecting power

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

side into any AC outlet.

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

Only use the bundled power adapter to charge your device.

Note

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

periods of use.

Using your tablet - 9

To start, tap to select your language then tap Start. 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 18.

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.

Important

You must sign in to a Google Account to use Gmail, Hangouts, Google

Calendar, and other Google Apps; to download applications 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 - Using your tablet

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 40.

Using the touchscreen

Your tablet 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 options.

Drag: Hold your finger on the screen and drag across the screen to

select text and images.

Tap and hold: Tap and hold an item to see a list of actions available

for that item. On the pop-up menu that appears, tap the action you

want to perform.

Scroll: To scroll up or down the screen, simply drag your finger up or

down the screen in the direction that you want to scroll.

The Home screen

When you start your tablet, or wake it from power saving, it will display

the Home screen. This screen gives you quick access to information

and simple controls with widgets or shortcuts to apps. Widgets display

information such as the time and weather, or provide additional

controls and direct access to applications. Some have been pre-

installed on your tablet, while others may be downloaded from Google

Play.

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