Acer ICONIA W7 User manual
Acer ICONIA W7
Quick Guide
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© 03/2013. All Rights Reserved.
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.
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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
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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.
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Top view
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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
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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
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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%
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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
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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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