Acer ICONIA W7 User manual

Acer ICONIA W7

Quick Guide

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Acer ICONIA W7

Quick Guide

This revision: 28 March 2013

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First things first

We would like to thank you for making an Acer notebook your choice for

meeting your mobile computing needs.

Your guides

To help you use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of guides:

First off, the Setup Poster helps you get started with setting up your

computer.

The Quick Guide introduces you to the basic features and functions of your

new computer.

For more on how your computer can help you to be more productive, please

refer to the User’s Manual. The User’s Manual contains useful information

applying to your new computer. It covers basic topics such as using the

keyboard and audio, etc.

This guide contains detailed information on such subjects as system utilities,

data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. In addition it contains

warranty information and the general regulations and safety notices for your

notebook.

Follow these steps to access it:

1 Type ‘User’ from Start.

2 Click on Acer User’s Manual.

Your Acer computer tour

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Your Acer computer tour

After setting up your device as illustrated in the setup poster, let us show you

around your new Acer computer.

You can enter information into you new computer via the touchscreen.

Computer

Your device contains two optional components: the keyboard cover and

cradle. The following set of images will show you all of these. The views are

labeled as if you are holding the computer with the screen towards you and the

camera at the top.

Front view

No. Item Description

1Camera indicator

light Lights up when camera is active.

2Integrated

webcam Web camera for video communication.

3Windows key Press once to open the Start menu.

Note: Display orientation may be fixed when apps designed for a specific

orientation are running. These include games and other full-screen apps.

When making video calls, you should always hold the computer in landscape

orientation.

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Back view

No. Item Description

1Integrated webcam Web camera for video communication.

2Camera indicator light Lights up when camera is active.

Top view

No. Icon Item Description

1Micro SIM card

slot (optional)

Accepts a 3G micro SIM card for 3G connectivity.

Insert a 3G SIM card to enable 3G

communication. The SIM card connectors need

to face up towards the screen.

2Ventilation and

cooling fan

Allows the computer to stay cool.

Do not cover or obstruct the openings.

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Bottom view

RESET

No. Item Description

1Reset

Insert a paperclip into the hole and press for four

seconds to reset the computer (simulates removing

and reinstalling the battery).

2Speakers Delivers stereo audio output.

Left/right views

No. Icon Item Description

1microSD card slot Insert a microSD card into the slot.

2 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording.

3micro HDMI port Supports high-definition digital video

connections.

4USB 3.0 port

Connects to USB devices.

A USB 3.0 port can be distinguished by its

blue connector (see below).

5DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter.

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Information on USB 3.0

• Compatible with USB 3.0 and earlier USB devices.

• For optimal performance, use USB 3.0-certified devices.

• Defined by the USB 3.0 (SuperSpeed USB) specification.

LED Indicators

LED color State Description

Blue Steady The computer is fully charged and plugged in.

Blue On briefly

The computer is fully charged and running on battery

power.

After pressing the power button, the blue LED stays lit

for a few seconds before turning off.

Amber Steady The computer is charging and plugged in.

Amber On briefly

The computer is not fully charged and running on

battery power.

After pressing the power button, the amber LED stays

lit for a few seconds before turning off.

Amber Blinking The battery is critically low or abnormal battery

situation.

Off The computer is off.

Environment

• Temperature:

• Operating: 5 °C to 35 °C

• Non-operating: -20 °C to 65 °C

• Humidity (non-condensing):

• Operating: 20% to 80%

• Non-operating: 20% to 80%

Power button

Press to turn the computer on; press again

to place the computer in Sleep mode. Press

and hold to turn the computer off.

Battery LED Indicates the computer's battery status. See

table below.

7+/ -Volume key Press to increase or decrease volume.

8Headset/speaker

jack

Connects to audio devices

(e.g., speakers, headphones) or a headset

with microphone.

No. Icon Item Description

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Installing a SIM card

Note: This section depends on model.

This computer includes a micro SIM slot for Internet access. To take full

advantage of your computer’s Internet capabilities, you should install a micro

SIM card with data subscription before turning on your computer.

1. Make sure your computer is turned off.

2. Insert the micro SIM card. When fully inserted, the micro SIM card will click

into place.

3. Turn on your computer.

Note: Ensure that the micro SIM card is inserted all the way into the card

slot. Caution: Turn off your computer before installing or removing a micro

SIM card. You may damage the card or your computer if power it still on.

Your computer supports SMS (or text) messages using third-party apps. You

can download these apps from the Windows Store.

Using the network connection

Note: Network connection ends when in

sleep mode, but automatically reconnects

after several seconds when waking up.

1. Swipe the right-hand edge of the screen

inwards, tap Settings > Networks icon.

2. Select your data connection from the list of

networks.

3. Select Connect.

4. If your SIM requires a password, you will now

be asked to enter the SIM password (contact

your network provider if you do not have it).

5. Select Next.

Note: The computer itself may come with a

SIM card lock meaning you will only be able

to use the SIM card provided by your

network operator. To cancel the SIM lock,

contact your network provider.

Removing the SIM card

1. Make sure your computer is turned off.

2. Press the SIM card into the slot then carefully

release. The SIM card will be pushed out of the

slot.

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Keyboard cover

The following section describes the bundled keyboard cover.

Note: The keyboard cover’s tablet holder is made out of moldable rubber.

As such, small warped areas may occur with use. This does not affect the

holder’s effectiveness.

Keyboard front view

Battery LED

No. Icon Item Description

1 Battery LED Indicates the keyboard’s battery status (see

table below).

2 Power button Turns the keyboard on and off.

3 USB connector

Use the provided USB charging cable to

charge the keyboard’s embedded battery.

See "Inserting the computer into the

keyboard cover" on page 10.

4 Function LED Indicates the keyboard’s function status

(see table below).

5 Keyboard For entering data into your computer.

State Description

Blue (solid) The keyboard is plugged in and fully charged.

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Function LED

State Description

Blue (solid) The LED turns solid blue for five seconds after turning the

keyboard on.

Blue (blinking) The LED blinks after turning the keyboard off.

Blue (blinking) The keyboard is in pairing mode (the battery LED also

blinks).

Hotkeys

The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the

computer's controls like settings and volume output. To activate hotkeys, press

and hold the <Fn> key before pressing the other key in the hotkey

combination.

Inserting the computer into the keyboard cover

Note: Always use caution when using and transporting the keyboard

cover. Acer recommends using two hands when holding the keyboard

case.

1. Open the keyboard case on a flat surface.

2. Place the bottom part of the computer into the holder’s bottom section.

3. Lay the computer into the holder and press the tablet’s top edges to ensure

the molding secures it in place.

Orange (solid) The keyboard is plugged in and charging.

Orange (blinking

slowly) The keyboard is not plugged in and the battery is low.

Orange (blinking

quickly)

The keyboard is not plugged in and the battery is critically

low or there is an abnormal state.

Orange (blinking) The keyboard is in pairing mode (the function LED also

blinks).

State Description

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