Acer Liquid Z3 Duo manual

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2 © 2013 All Rights Reserved Acer Liquid Z3 Du o User’s Manual Model: Z 130 This revision: 7/20 13 Acer Liquid Z3 Du o Smartphone Model number : ___________ _________ ____________ ____________ ___ Serial numbe r: ________________ ___________ ____________ ________ Date of purchase: _____________ ___________ ____________ ________ Place of purch as[...]

3 T able of content s Table o f content s - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3 Setting up- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5 Unpacking your smartphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Getting to know your s[...]

4 Geotagging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Advance d setting s - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 37 Changing modes with QuickMode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Putting your smartphone in Airpl[...]

5 Setting up Unpacking your smartphone Y our new smartphone 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 Liquid Z 3 Smartphone •B a t t e r y • Quick Guide • USB cable • AC adapter • Headset Note : In-box c[...]

6 LED Indicators Installing or removing the battery Y our smartphone u ses a replaceable b attery to provide power . It is packed separately from your smartphone and n eeds to be inserted and charged before you can use the smartphone . Installing the battery Insert your fingernail into the micro USB port between the battery cover and the phone. Put[...]

7 Align the tabs on the cover i nto the slots on the phone. Gently press the co ver until it sn aps in place. CAUTION: RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BA TTER Y IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BA TTERIES A CCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS. Charging the battery For initial use, you need to charge your sma rtphone for eight hours. After that you c[...]

SIM 1 SIM 2 microSD Card 8 Y our new phone has two SIM card holders, you may install one or two SIM cards. Additionally , you may wish to increase your sma rtphone’s storage by inserting a microSD Card into t he slot pr ovided. 1. T urn off the phone by pressing and hold ing the Power button. 2. Open the cover and remove the battery as d escribed[...]

9 Using your smartphone T urning on for the first time T o turn on your smartphone for the first time, press and hold the Power button until the screen turns on. Y ou will then be asked to configure some settings before you can use your smartphone . Follow the onscreen instructions to comp lete setup. Sign in to or create a Google account If you ha[...]

10 W aking your smartphone If the screen is off and the sm artpho ne does not react to any taps on the screen o r front panel buttons, then it has been locked and is in sleep mode. Press the Power bu tton to wake your smartphone. Unlock your smartphone by sliding your finger across the screen (it works both ways). The lock screen exte nds to either[...]

11 Using the touchscreen Y our smartphone uses a touchscre en for selecting items and entering information. Use your finger to tap the screen. Ta p : T ouch the screen once to open items and select op tions. Drag : Ho ld your finger on the screen and dr ag across the screen to select text and images. T ap and hold : T ap and hold an item to see a l[...]

12 Swype Swype is a fast way to enter text. It allows you to type with one continuous motion across the screen ke yboard; you create a word by drawing through letters. Put your finger on the first letter of the word and draw a path from letter to letter , lifting up only after the last letter . Swype will insert spaces where necessary . Swype will [...]

13 Predictive text Both Swype and Android keyboard provid e pr edictive text input fo r the browse r . As you tap the letters of a word, a selection of words are displayed above the keyboard that continue the sequence of letter s t apped, or are a close match allowing fo r errors. The word list changes after every key press. If the word you need is[...]

14 one of the suggestions, applica tions or file s shown in the list. Y ou can also choose what Search searches for . Within search, tap the Back button to hid e the keyboard. Then tap the Menu icon > Settings > Phone search . Sele ct the applications you want Se arch to search. Note: In order to search or browse the Internet, you must be con[...]

15 Adding and removing shortcuts and widget s To add shortcuts or widgets, tap the Application menu icon in the bottom-center of the Home screen. Ta p APPS to see a list of shortcuts to applications you can drag to a Home screen. Ta p WI DGETS to see small applications and links (such as custom shortcuts, contacts or bookmarks) that you can add to [...]

16 T o delete an application shortcut from a fo lder , tap on the folder icon to d isplay the applications inside and then tap and hold the appl ication icon that you want to remove. Drag and drop the icon on Remove that will ap pear at the top o f the screen. T o delete a folder , tap and hold on the folde r and then drag and drop the folder on Re[...]

17 S tatus and notification area The Notificati on area is at the top of the screen. This area contains a variety of icons to inform you of your phone’s status. The left side of the Notification area displays event icons that indicate a new event (such as a new message). Drag the Notification are a down the screen to view more information about n[...]

18 Battery icons Notification icons Note : Notification icons appear in different colors if you have two SIMs inserted. Icon Description Icon Description Battery is very low Battery is partially drained Battery is low Battery is fu ll Battery is charging Icon Description Icon Description Alarm is set SIM card is invalid or not installed S peakerpho[...]

19 Multitasking Y ou can have multiple applica tions open at the same time. T ap the Recent button to see recently opened applications. T o open a new application, tap the Home button to return to the Home screen, then start the new application. T o prolong battery li fe, it is b etter to close an application when you’ve finished using it. Y ou c[...]

20 Managing cont act s Managing your contact s Your smartphone features an address book that allo ws you to save contacts to your phone’s internal memory , either one of your SIM cards, or your Google account. Open the People a pplication fro m the Application menu or tap th e Favorites and all contact s tab in Phone to view your contacts. If you[...]

21 Making calls This chapter shows you how to ma ke phone calls, and the various options avail able to you during your call. Before making a call Check that the phone function is on befo re you make a call. Y ou can confirm the phone status from the Notification area. Note : S tatus and notification icon colors may vary . Making a call Note : The p[...]

22 4. T o end the call, t ap . Dialing a number from Call Log Y our call history can be viewed by tapping the Call log tab at the top of the screen. It displays recent received, dialed, and missed calls. T ap the phone icon next to a contact to redial. T o view details of the call, t a p the number or cont act’s name. While viewing the det ails o[...]

23 network provider for roaming rates specific to the country you are visiting before you leave. Direct dial widget Y ou may add a direct dial widget for a contact on the Home screen. Open the Application menu, then tap the WIDGETS tab. T ap and hold Direct dial and you will be able to place the widg et on your Home screen . Once placed, you will b[...]

24 Answering or declining a call When you have an incoming call , the number will be shown on the screen. T o accept or decline the ca ll, tap the appropriate ic on and slide your finger across the scre en. T o decline the call with a text message, tap the icon and select a message. Ending a call T o end a call, tap from the voice call screen. V oi[...]

25 Conference calls If you have one call on hold and another on line, you can combine both calls to create a conference call. After the first call is est ablished, tap to add a second call. T ap to start the conference call.[...]

26 Messaging This chapter shows you how to set up and use the Phone messages , Social messages and Social events functions of your smartphone. All SMS and MMS messages are accessed via Mes saging . Messaging automatically arranges received and sent messages into threads. T o acc ess Messaging t ap Messaging on the Home screen. Note : When two SIMs [...]

27 Replying to a message When a new text messag e arrives, a me ssage screen displays showing you the message and e nabling you to qu ickly reply . T o reply l ater , tap Close . T o view th e message and all previous me ssages from the sender , tap Vi ew . Message notifications appe ar in two places: the Notificati on area and the message icon at [...]

28 Note : Downloads can take a long time, depending on your conne ction quality . If you reply or open another applic ation, the download will be stopped. Important : Y ou may be charged to download message content, e specially if you are roaming. Please contact your provider if you have any questions. 1. Open Messaging to view a summary of the me [...]

29 Going online Browsing the Internet In order to browse the Internet with your smartphone, you must be connected to a data or wireless network. Using the browser T o start browsing, tap the Chrome icon on the Home screen, or open the Application menu and tap Chrome . T o open a new website, tap the address box at the top of the page. Enter the add[...]

30 Setting up your Google email 1. Make sure your smartphone is conn ected to a data or Wi-Fi connection. 2. From the A pplicat ion menu tap Gmail . If you did not enter your Gmai l account address and password when you first started your phone, follow the onscreen instru ctions. Composing an email 1. Make sure your smartphone is conn ected to a da[...]

31 Y ou can browse the store by category o r tap the search icon to search for a specific application. Once you have selected an app lication, tap the Install button to download and install the application. Y ou will be told which se rvices (contact information, wireless access, GPS, etc.) the application requi res access in order to function corre[...]

32 Uninstalling down loaded applications Once you’ve downloaded and installed an applicatio n, you may uninstall the application from the Applica tion menu by pressing and holding the application icon and dragging it to the Uninstall trash can located at the top-left of the Home screen. Note: Deleting an app from the Home screen o nly deletes the[...]

33 Using the Camera Y our smartphone features a digital camera mounted on the rear . This se ction will take you through all the step s in taking photos and videos with your smartphone. T o activate the camera, tap Camer a on the Home screen, or open the Applications menu and tap Camera . Camera icons and indicators Panorama Smile shot Shutter Norm[...]

34 Settings menus General Y ou may adjust the follow ing: • T urn GPS info on or off: S tores GPS information in the image information. • Exposure : Over- or under-exposes th e image. • Color effect : Applies a color effect to the image. • Scene mod e : Adjust photo parameters fo r a particular environment. • White balance : Compensate fo[...]

35 • Set the Video quality . T aking a photo 1. Ensure you have adjusted the settings described abo ve. 2. Frame your subject and stea dy your smartphone. 3. Zoom in or out as needed. 4. T ap to take a pictu re. T aking a p anoramic photo Panoramic mode allow s you to take a series of up to nine photos that the camera application will ‘stitch?[...]

36 video thumbnail. Alternatively , open the Applications menu and tap Gallery . From Gallery you can share the file directly usi ng various services. Note : Share options vary depending on th e file type. Y ou may also edit photos you have taken by tapping the icon in the lower left- hand corner . Geotagging Geotagging allows you to store the loca[...]

37 Advanced settings Changing modes with QuickMode Y our smartphone contains an app called QuickMode that makes adj usting the user experience for different people very easy . Fro m the Home screen, tap QuickMode . The first time you enter QuickMode, you’ll need to enter a PIN. Note : The default PIN is "1 1 1 1". Several user mode opti[...]

38 Mode Switcher . T o revert back to th e phone’s default mode, tap Def ault Mode ; otherwise, choose another mode to use. Putting your smartphone in Airplane mode You can enter Airplane mode (also known as fligh t mode) to turn off telephone, wi reless, and Bluetooth fun ctions and use your smartphone as a handheld device during a flight. Check[...]

39 Adjusting settings This section will show you how to adjust detailed settings for your phone, data, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectio ns. Activating or deactivating connections Open the Application menu an d tap Settings to manage your connection settings. Item Descriptio n SIM management Unde r SIM INFORMA TION, both SIM cards are listed . T ap the[...]

40 Important : If your phone is in Airplane mode, th e option to turn Bluetooth on will be disabled. Please refer to "Putting your smartphone in Ai rplane mode" on pa g e 3 8 for instructi ons on turning Airplane mode on or off. Adjusting Bluetooth settings Y ou can use Bluetooth to exchange informa tion be tween your smartphone and other[...]

41 Selecting a network Y our phone will automatically detect your ca rrier/network settings when you insert a new SIM card. However , you may prefer to manually select a network. This may be a good idea whe n roaming. Tip : When you are traveling, manually se le cting a network may help to reduce your roaming charges. Check with your home service p[...]

42 Sound T o adjust your phone’ s sound settings, in the Application menu tap Settings > Sound . Display T o adjust your phone’ s display settings, in the Applicati on menu tap Settings > Display . Item Description Vibrate Vibrates the device for incoming calls. V olumes Adjust the Ringtone, No tifications, Alarm volumes. SIM1 ringtone Se[...]

43 Connecting to a PC If you wish to transfer info rmation between the microSD Card in your phone and your computer, you can connect your phone to a PC using the suppli ed USB cable. Plug the USB sync cable into the micro USB connector on your smartphone. Plug the USB client connector into an available USB port on your computer . Open the Notificat[...]

44 FM radio The FM radio allo ws you to listen to your fa vorite stat ions while on the move. Headphones must be inserted to the 3.5 mm jack as it functions as an antenna. Y ou can access the radio by tapping FM Radio from the Application menu. T ap the back icon to turn the radio of f. Multimedia playback Y our smartphone comes supplied with a var[...]

45 Closing an application T o close an active application, in the Application menu tap Settings > App s . Swipe over to the Running tab, then t ap the program yo u wish to close. Select Stop to close the program. Uninstalling an application Y ou can remove programs installed on your smartphone to free up extra storage memory . 1. In the Applicat[...]

46 Accessories and tip s This chapter shows you how to use accessories with your smartphone, as well as provide useful ti ps for when you are using you r smartphone. Using the headset Y our smartphone is compatible with hea dsets with built-in microphone fo r handsfree use when making calls. T o use the headset, plug i t into the 3. 5 mm he adphone[...]

47 Managing your SIM cards If your phone detects a new SIM card, you will be asked to confirm the preferred SIM to use for each action. It indicates the following information: 1. The color used for each SIM card and its network name. 2. The preferred SIM fo r outgoing calls. 3. The pr eferred SIM f or sending messages. 4. The preferred SIM fo r 3G [...]

48 Selecting which SIM to use when sending a text message If you have set Messaging to Always ask , you will be asked which SIM to use each time you send a text message. Enter the message and recipient information, then tap Send . A dialo g opens; tap the SIM to use and the message will be sent. Identifying calls Whenever you receive a call, the ca[...]

49 Appendix F AQ and troubleshooting This section lists frequently asked questions that may a rise during the u se of your smartphone, and gives easy answers and solutions to these que stions. Aspect Question Answer Audio Why is there no sound coming from the device? If the headset is plugged into the device, the speaker is automatically shut off. [...]

50 Other sources of help W arnings and precautions • Do not use this product near water . • Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand or t able. If the product falls, it could be seriously damaged. • Slots and openings are provided for ventil ation to ensure reliable operation of t he product and to protect it from overheatin g. Th[...]

51 CAUTION when listening to music T o protect your hearing, follow these instructions. • Increase the volume gradually until y ou can hear clea rly and comfortably . • Do not increase the volume level after your ears have adjusted. • Do not listen to music at high volumes for extended periods. • Do not increase the volume to block out nois[...]

52 Ve h i c l e s RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded electronic systems in motor vehicles such as electronic fuel injection sys tems, electronic anti-ski d (anti-lock) braking systems, electronic speed control systems, and air bag systems. For more information, check with the manufacturer , or its representative, of[...]

53 3. DO be careful not to drop your smartphone or subject it to a ny strong impact. Do not place your smartphone in your back pocket. 4. DO NOT expose your sma rtphone to extreme tem peratures. For example, do not leave your smartphone on the dashboard of a car on a hot day or wh en temperatures are below freezing point. Also, keep it away from he[...]

54 S pecifications Performance • MT6572M 1.0 GHz dual -core processor • System me mory: • 512 MB of RAM • 4 GB of ROM • Android operating system Display • 3.5" HVGA LCD, capacitive touchs creen • 320 x 480 resolution Multimedia Formats supported : USB connector • Micro USB connector • USB client • DC power-in (5 V , 1 A) Co[...]

55 Battery • Rechargeable high density 1500 mAh Lith ium-ion polymer battery (repla ceable) Note: Length of battery operation will dep end on power consumption which is based on system resource use. For exam ple, constantly usin g the backlight or using power-demanding applications will shorten battery life between charges. Dimensions Height 109.[...]

56 Safety Battery information Do not use this product in a humid, wet and/ or corrosive environment. Do not put, store or leave your product in or near a he at source, in a high temperature location, in strong direct sunlight, in a microwave oven or in a pressuri zed container , and do not expose it to temperatures over 60 °C (140 °F). Failure to[...]

57 W arning! Batteries may explo de if not hand led properly . Do not disassemble or dispose of them in fi re. Keep them away from children. Follow local regulations wh en disposing of used ba tteries. Disposal and recycling information Do not throw this electronic device into the trash when discarding. T o minimize pollution and ensure utmost prot[...]

58 Wireless operati on channels for dif ferent domains List of National Codes This equipment may be operated in the following countries: Certificate Information (SAR) This device meets the EU requirements (1999/519/EC) on the limitation of exposure of the general public to electromagnetic fields by way of health protection. The limits are part of e[...]

59 The unit of measurement for the European Cou ncil's recommended l imit for mobile telephones is the "S pecific Absorption Ra te" (SAR). This SAR limit is 2.0 W/kg, averaged over 10 g of body tissue. It meet s the requirements of the Inte rnational Commission on Non-Ionizing Radi ation Protection (ICNIRP) and wa s included in the E[...]

60 Certification logos T o view the certification logos on your device: tap Settings > About phone > Legal information > Certification logo .[...]

61 Battery warning A T TENZIONE! Rischio di es plosione della batteria se sostituita in modo errato. Sostituire la batteria con u n una di tipo uguale o equivalente con - sigliata dalla fabbrica. Non di spe rdere le batterie nell’ambiente. VORSICHT! Explosionsgefahr bei unsachg emäßen Austausch der Bat - terie. Ersatz nur durch denselben oder e[...]

62 Acer Incorporated Date: July 12, 2013 Declaration of Conformity We, Acer Incorporated, of 8F ., No. 88, Sec. 1, Xintai 5th Rd., Xizhi Dist, New T aipei City , 22181, T aiwan Declare under sole responsibility that the product: Model: Z130 Description: Smart Handheld T o which this declaration relates, is in c onformity with the follo wing standar[...]

63 Authorized person: Name: Harriot SL Lee For the addresses/tele phone numbers of Acer service centers, please refer to the warranty card.[...]

64 End User License Agreement IMPORT ANT-RE AD CAREFULL Y : THIS END USER LICENSE AGREEM ENT ("AGREEMEN T") IS A LEGAL AGREEM ENT BETWEEN YOU (EITHE R AN INDIVIDU AL OR A SING LE ENTITY), AND AC ER INC. INCLU DING ITS SUBSIDIAR IES ("ACER") FOR THE SO FTWAR E (WHETHER PROVID ED BY ACER OR BY AC ER'S LICENSORS OR SUPPLIERS) [...]

65 SERVICES. A LSO, THERE IS NO WARRAN TY OR CONDITION OF TITLE , QUIET ENJOYMENT , QUIET POSSESSION, CORRESPONDENCE T O DESCRIPTION OR NON-IN FRINGEMENT WITH REGARD TO THE SOFTWARE. EXCLUSION OF INCIDENT AL, CONSEQUENTIA L AND CERT AIN OTHER DAMAGES TO THE MAXI MUM EXTENT PERMI TTED BY APPLICABLE LA W , IN NO EVENT S HALL ACER, ACER'S SUPPLIE[...]