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Table of contents - 3 T ABLE OF CONTENTS Setting up 5 Unpacking your smartphone .................... 5 Getting to know your smartphone............ 5 Views ................... .......... ........... ............. ..... 5 Charging the batte ry ................... ........... ..... 6 Installing a SIM or microSD card ............. 7 SIM card lock .....[...]

4 - Table of cont ents Inserting a microSD card ....................... 59 Managing your SIM cards 60 SIM Management.................... ............. .... 60 Appendix 63 FAQ and troubleshooting ....................... 63 Other sources of help ............................. 65 Warnings and precautio ns 66 Medical devices ........ ............. .....[...]

Setting up - 5 S ETTING UP Unp acking your smartphone Your new smartphone comes packed in a prote ctive box. Carefully unpack the box and remove the contents. If any of the following items is missing or damaged, contac t your dealer immediat ely: • Y our new Acer smartphone • USB cable • AC adapter • Headset Getting to know your smartphone [...]

6 - Settin g up Charging the battery For initial use, you need to charge your smartphone for eight hours. After that you can recharge the battery as needed. Connect the AC adapter cord to the micro USB connector on your smartphone. No. Item Description 1 3.5 mm headphone jack Connects to stereo headphones. 2 Micro USB connector Connects to a USB ca[...]

Setting up - 7 Inst alling a SIM or microSD card To take full advantage of your sma rtphone’s telephony ca pabilities, you must install a SIM card. Your new smartphone has multiple SIM card holders; install a ny combination of SIM cards. Additionally, you may wish to increase your smartphone’s storage by inserting a microSD card into the lab el[...]

8 - Settin g up 3. Insert the SIM or microSD card as shown. 4. Align the gold-colored connectors on the battery with the connectors at the top of the battery compart m ent and insert the battery. microSD card Micro SIM 2 SIM 1 (optional) Note: Your smartphone may be equipped with one or two SIM slots depending on model.[...]

Setting up - 9 5. Replace the cover by aligning the tabs on the cover into the slots on the phone. Gently press the cover until it snaps in place. SIM card lock Your smartphone may come with a SIM card lock, i.e., you will only be able to use the SIM card provided by your network operat or. To cancel the SIM lock, contact your network provider.[...]

10 - Using your smartphone U SING YOUR SMARTPHONE T urning on for the first time To turn on your smartphon e for the first time, press and hold the power button until the screen turn s on. You will then be asked to configure some settings before you can use your sma rtphone. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete setup. Sign in to or create a[...]

Using your sm artphone - 1 1 Locking your smartphone If you will not use your smartphone for a wh ile, briefly press the power button to lock access. This saves battery power and ensures your smartphone does not uninten tionally use any services. Your smartphone will lock automatically if it is not used for one minute (depending on your settings). [...]

12 - Using your smartphone Navigating through menus and options To navigate through menus and optio ns, there are three buttons beneath the screen. Back Tap this button to go to the previous page, or to go up one level in a menu. Home Tap this button to go directly to the Home screen . Tap and hold this button to open Search . Menu Tap this button [...]

Using your sm artphone - 1 3 Onscreen keyboards Google keyboard This is a standard onscreen QWERTY keyboard that allows you to enter text . Tap and hold a key with numbers at the top to select al ternativ e charact ers, such as letters with accents. Tap the ?123 button to see numbers and special characters, and then tap the =< key to see even m[...]

14 - Using your smartphone Changing the text input method To change the input method, in the Application menu tap Settings > Language & input > Current keyboard and th en select your preferred input method. Predictive text Android keyboard provides predictive text input for the browser. As you tap the letters of a word, a selection of wor[...]

Using your sm artphone - 1 5 At the bottom of the screen is the applicatio n dock which displays default apps. Tap an icon to open the app. Tap the Application menu icon in the middle of the application dock to view your apps. To change apps, see Changing application do ck icons on page 17 . Search To search for apps, files or for information on th[...]

16 - Using your smartphone Personalizing the Home screen You may personalize your Home screen by adding or removing app shortcuts or widgets, and by changing the wallpaper. Adding and removing shortcuts and widgets To add shortcuts, tap the Application menu to see a list of apps you can drag to a Home scree n . To add widgets, tap and hold anywhere[...]

Using your sm artphone - 1 7 appears, release the widget. If t he widget is resizable, you will be able to drag the sides of the widget to re size it. Adding or removing folders You can also add folders to your Home screen . To create a new folder drag and drop an app icon onto another app icon in the Ho me screen . This will create an Unnamed Fold[...]

18 - Using your smartphone Changing the wallpaper In the Application menu , tap Settings > Display > Wallpa per . Choose from images stored in t he Gallery , Live Wallpapers (featuring animated or interactive backgrounds), Photo s or Wallpapers . Alternatively, tap and hold any where on the home screen. Tap WALLPAPERS to see a selection of im[...]

Using your sm artphone - 1 9 Notification and st atus area Notification and status icons are sh own at the top of the screen. The top-right area displays a variety of status information, such as Wi-Fi connectivity, signal strength, battery status, and time. The top-left area displays event icons, such as a new message. Drag the Notification area do[...]

20 - Using your smartphone Multit asking You can have multiple a pps open at the same time. To open a ne w app, tap the home button to return to the Home screen , then start the new app. Tap the Menu button to quickly navigate back and forth between previously- opened apps. Note To extend battery life, it is better to close an app when you ’ve fi[...]

Managing contact s - 21 M ANAGING CONTACTS Managing your cont act s Your smartphone features an address book that allows you to save contacts to either the internal memory or onto your SIM card. Tap the Contacts app from the Application menu or tap CONTACTS from the Dialer to view your contacts. If you don’t have any contacts st ored on your smar[...]

22 - Managing contacts Adding a cont act To add a contact, open the Contacts app from the App lication menu and then tap . Choose an existing account to store the conta c t to or tap Add new account to add a n ew account. To create a contact, first choose wher e you want to store the contact’s information. You will then be asked to enter the cont[...]

Managing contact s - 23 contact, or place the contact on your Home screen. You may also create a contact from an alread y dialed or received number, see Saving a dialed number to contacts on page 28 .[...]

24 - Making calls M AKING CALLS This chapter shows you h ow to make phone calls, and the various options available to you during your call. Before making a call Check that the smartphone is connected to the network before you make a call. You can confirm the smartphone status from the Notification area. Note Status and notification icon colors may [...]

Making calls - 25 Making a call 1. From the Home screen tap Phone > to open the onscreen number pad. 2. Enter the number you wish to dial. 3. T ap to make the call. 4. T o end the call, t ap . If the contact you need is displayed, simply tap the contact name to make a call. Dialing a number from call history Your most recent phone activities can[...]

26 - Making calls To view call details and other options, tap the number or contact’s name. Tap CALL BACK to call the contact. Vi ewing missed calls Missed call notifications are displayed in the follo wing three areas: 1. The Notification area with the missed call icon. Open the Notification area and tap th e missed call notification to display [...]

Making calls - 27 Simply tap and hold 0+ on the onscreen number pad until + appe ars onscreen. Direct dial widget You may add a direct dial widge t for a contact on your Ho me screen . Open the Application menu , then tap the Widgets tab. Tap and hold Direct dial and you will be able to place the widget on your Home screen . Once placed, you will b[...]

28 - Making calls When you have an incoming call and the screen is not locked, the incoming call will be minimized and shown at the top. T ap DISMISS to decline the call or t ap ANSWER to accept the call. Ending a call To end a call, tap from the voice call screen. V oice call options Icon Description S peakerphone. Mute a call. Access the keypad w[...]

Internet calling - 29 I NTERNET CALLING You can place and receive internet calls o ver a wireless network. Adding an internet calling account From the Home screen , tap Phone . If open, tap the Back bu tton to close the onscreen number pad. Tap the then Settings > Call settings > Phone account settings . Under Internet call settings , tap Int[...]

30 - Internet calling Calling a cont act’ s internet calling address You must add an internet calling address to a contact to be able to place an internet call to them. To make an internet call, from the Application menu tap Contacts . Tap on the contact to ope n their profile, and then tap on their internet calling address to place the call. Cal[...]

Messag ing - 31 M ESSAGING This chapter shows you how to set up and use the Messaging functions of your smartphone. All SMS and MMS messages are accessed via Messaging . Messaging automatica lly arranges received an d sent messages into threads. To access Messaging, open the Application menu > Messaging or tap Messaging on the Home screen . Crea[...]

32 - Messaging Tap to add contacts from your contact s list, or tap the Type nam e or number field to enter the recip ient’s phone number or name directly. Suggested contacts will b e displayed in a drop-down list below the text field. To select a suggested contact, tap the contact’s name. Enter your message in the text box la beled Type messag[...]

Messag ing - 33 Multimedia messages Multimedia messages are similar to text messages but also allow you to attach files such as pictures, audio or video clips. Each message can be up to 300 KB in size . Receiving multimedia messages When a new multimedia message arrives, a message ico n appears at the top of the screen and a notification message is[...]

34 - Messaging SMS messages. If you wish to attach a file, tap . Y ou will be presented with a menu of op tions. 5. When you have finished composing the message, t ap the Send icon.[...]

Going online - 35 G OING ONLINE Browsing the internet In order to browse the internet with your smartphone, yo u must be connected to a data or wirele ss network. Using the browser To start browsing, open the Application menu and tap Chrome . To open a new website, tap the address box at the top of the page. Enter the address using the keyboard and[...]

36 - Going online Setting up Email Your smartphone enables you to access your email. Most p opular ISPs can be set up in two step s. In the Application menu tap Em ail to start setting up your email account. If necessary, enter you r email address and tap MANUAL SETUP to enter the parameters manually. Tap Next to finish th e setup process. Google s[...]

Going online - 37 Composing an email 1. Make sure your smartphone is connected to a data or Wi-Fi connection. 2. From the Application menu tap Gmail . 3. T ap . 4. Enter the recipient's email address, the subject and message. 5. When you are finished composing your messag e, tap . V oice search With voice actions, you can s end text messages, [...]

38 - Going online Play S tore Tap Play Store from the Application me nu to open Google Play. Here you can obtain a variety of add-on programs and apps to enhance the functionality of your smartphone. The contents and design of Google Play varies by region. For example, in some regions, you can also browse for and purchase movies, books, magazines, [...]

Going online - 39 You may keep track of the download progress from both the app’s page and the notification area. Using downloaded apps Once you’ve downloaded and in stall ed an app, you may find it in the Application menu and/or Widgets section. Certain apps provide both an App and widget, or only provide a widget (with no app icon). See Perso[...]

40 - Going online Google Hangout s Tap Hangouts from the Applica tion menu to open Google Hangouts. Here you can see a list of y our contacts connected to Google Hangouts services. Tap on a contact to open a chat session. After you have connected, you can open a video chat session. Map s, Navigation, Pl aces and Latitude Get easy-to-follow directio[...]

Using the Camera - 41 U SING THE C AMERA Your smartphone features a digital ca mera mounted on the front and rear. This section will take you th rough all the steps in taking photos and videos with your smartphone. To activate the camera, open the Applica tion menu and tap Camera . Camera/camcorder icons and indicators Last picture / Shutter button[...]

42 - Using the Camera Tap the Camcorder button and the camcorder immediately begins filming. While filming, you are unable to access camera/camcorder settings; however, you can still ta ke pictures with the Shutter button. Tap the Stop recording bu tton to stop filming. Flash Last picture / Shutter button video taken Pause S top recording Zoom T im[...]

Using the Camera - 43 Mode Selector Tap the Mode selector icon to open the list of modes you can choose from. Tap the icons along the top to select different items. Camera Capture mode : Select a capture mode. Scene mode : Adjust photo parameters for a pa rticular environment. Color effect : Applies a color effect to the image. Normal Gourmet HDR S[...]

44 - Using the Camera Camcorder The camcorder’s scene mode changes d epending on the record mode setting (see table below). Record mode: Scene mode: Effect: White balance Compensate for different lighting environmen ts. Image properties Adjust the Brightness , Contrast, Saturation, and Sharpne ss . Self-timer Set the delay before the shutter is a[...]

Using the Camera - 45 Settings menus Tap the Settings icon to open the Se ttings menu. Photo You may adjust the following: • Set the Resolution value and aspect ratio . • Set the ISO value. • T urn Continuous shutter on or off: T ap and hold t he shutt er button for continuous images. • Tu r n T ouch to Capture on or off: T ouch anywhere on[...]

46 - Using the Camera • Set the video Resolution . • T urn Audio on or of f. Other You may adjust the following: • T urn GPS Location info on or off: S t ores GPS information in the image information. • Choose to Reset to de fault camera settings. T aking a photo 1. Ensure you have adjusted the settings described above. 2. Frame your subjec[...]

Using the Camera - 47 You may also edit individual photos you have taken by tapping the icon in the lower left-hand corner o f the image. Geot agging Geotagging allows you to store the location where a pho to or video was taken right in the photo or video itself. For the geotag to display, pictures must be taken with GPS Location info turned on.[...]

48 - Advanced setti ngs A DVANCED SETTINGS Putting your smartphone in Airplane mode You can enable Airplane mo de (also known as flight mode) to turn off cellular, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth functions and use your smartphone as a handheld device during a flight. Check wi th your airline to make su re this is permitted onboard. Switch your smartphone off d[...]

Advanced settings - 49 Rest arting your smartphone You can restart (reboot) your smartphone if you f i nd apps are not responding. Press and hold the p ower button and the volume up button at the same time until the smartphone r estarts. Adjusting settings Activating or deactivating connections Open the Application me nu and tap Settings to ma nage[...]

50 - Advanced setti ngs If your smartphone is in Airplane mode, the option to turn Bluetooth on will be disabled. Please refer to Putting your smartphone in Airplane mode on page 48 for instructions on turnin g Airplane mode on or off. Adjusting Bluetooth settings You can use Bluetooth to e xchange information between your smartphone and other mobi[...]

Advanced settings - 51 Wi-Fi hotspot You can turn your smartphone into a portable Wi-Fi hotspot to share your mobile internet co nnection with up to 8 clients. 1. In the Application menu tap Settings > More > T etheri ng & port able hotspot . T urn Wi-Fi hot spot ON .T ap Wi-Fi hot spot > Set up Wi-Fi hot spot . 2. Set the Network SSID[...]

52 - Advanced setti ngs Tap Auto to connect to the available network with the strongest signal. This may lead to your smartphone jumping between networks when you move around. Data usage control settings Data usage controls let you monitor total usage by net work type and app and then set limits if needed. Ensure Wi-Fi or mobile data is e nabled be[...]

Advanced settings - 53 Adjusting the volume Adjust the volume of your smartpho ne using the volume button on the side of the smartphone. Alte rnatively, you can set the Media, Alarm and Ring volume by opening the Application menu and tapping Settings > Sound & notification . Display To adjust your smartphone’s display settings, in the Appl[...]

54 - Advanced setti ngs time based on information it receives from the net work. Setting alarms There are two predefined alarms on you r smartphone by default. Tap Clock in the Application menu , and then tap to edit ala rm settings. You may: • T urn the alarm on or off. • Set the alarm time. • Set which days to repeat the alarm. • Set a ri[...]

Advanced settings - 55 explorer. Tap Connected as a media device to choose other connection methods. Synchronization You can sync your calendar, email and contacts on your smartphone and never worry about losing them again. Sync in real time or adjust it as you please. In the Application menu , tap Settings. Under ACCOUNTS, tap the appropriate acco[...]

56 - Advanced setti ngs uncheck any f or manual synchronization. To manually synchronize an item, make sure the item is checked, ta p the Menu button and then tap Sync now . FM radio The FM radio allows you to listen to your favorite stations while on the move. Headphones must be inserted to the 3.5 mm jack as the cable functions as an antenna. You[...]

Advanced settings - 57 Applications (app s) Closing an app To close an active app, in the Application menu tap Settings > Apps . Swipe over to the Running tab, then tap the program you wish to close. Select STOP to close the program. Uninst alling an app You can remove programs installed on your smartphone to free up extra storage memory. 1. In [...]

58 - Accessories and tips A CCESSORIES AND TIPS This chapter shows you how to use accessories with yo ur smartphone, as well as provide useful tip s for when you are using your smartphone. Using the headset Your smartphone is compatible with he adsets with a built-in microphone for handsfree use when making calls. To use the headset, plug it in to [...]

Accessories and tips - 59 4. When you have finished tap the Menu button and then t ap Save . Inserting a microSD card Your smartphone features a memory expansion slot that accepts a microSD card to expand memory and storag e capacity. Please refer to Installing a SI M or microSD card on page 7 for instructions on installing a microSD card. Importan[...]

60 - Managing your SIM cards M ANAGING YOUR SIM CARDS SIM Management Open the Application menu and tap Settings > SIM cards . From this screen, you can: 1. Enable or disable each SIM. 2. T ap the SIM name to configure each SIM’ s name and number . 3. Set the default SIM for Mobile data. 4. Set the default SIM for your Calls and SMS messages or[...]

Managing your SIM cards - 61 Selecting which SIM to use when sending a text message If you have set SMS Messages to Always ask , you will be asked which SIM to use each time you sen d a text message. Enter the message and recipient information, th en tap the Send button. A dia log opens; tap the SIM to use and the message will be sent. Identifying [...]

62 - Managing your SIM cards Limitations when us ing multiple SIMs When a SIM is: Other SIMs cannot: In a call Dial out Ringing Receive a call (caller will get a "nu mber not available" message) Sending or receiving a message Send or receive a message Using a data conn ection Use a data connection Note If you are using data on o ne SIM an[...]

Appendix - 63 A PPENDIX F AQ and troubleshooting This section lists frequently a sked questions that may arise during the use of your smartphone, and gives easy answers an d solutions to these questions. Aspect Question Suggestions Audio Why is there no sound coming from the device? If the headset is plugg ed into the device, the speaker is automat[...]

64 - Appendix Google Play St o r e Why can’t I connect to the Play S tore? 1. First check that you have a Wi-Fi or data connection a nd then try again. Some Wi-Fi "hot spots" require you to log in before accessing the internet. 2. If you still cannot connect, try adjusting your date/time settings. Open the Application menu and tap Setti[...]

Appendix - 65 Other sources of help For information on Refer to ... Up-to-date information regarding your sma rtphone www.acer.com mobile.acer.com Service enquiries www.acer.com/support Unlock pattern I forgot my unlock pattern. After a cert ain number of wrong entries, you will be presented with an option to re set your pa ttern. T ap Forgot p att[...]

66 - Warning s and precau tions W ARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS • Do not use this product ne ar water . • Do not place this product on an unst able cart, stand or table. If the product falls, it could be seriously d amaged. • Slots a nd openings are provided fo r ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the product a nd to protect it from overhe[...]

Warnings a nd precautions - 67 Operating environment Remember to follow any special regulations in force in any area, and always switch off your device when its use is p rohibited or when it may cause interference or danger. Use the device only in its normal operating positions. To successfu lly transmit data files or messages, this device requires[...]

68 - Warning s and precau tions • Always keep the device more than 15.3 cm (6") fro m the pacemake r . • Not carry the device near your p acemaker when the device is switched on. If you suspect interference, switch off your device, an d move it. Hearing ai ds. Some digital wireless devices may interfere with some hearing aids. If interfere[...]

Warnings a nd precautions - 69 Observe restrictions on the use of radio e quipment in fuel depots, storage, and distribution areas; chem ical plants; or where blast ing operations are in progress. Areas with a potentially explosive atmospheres are often, but n ot always, clearly marked. They include below deck on boats, chemical transfe r or storag[...]

70 - Warning s and precau tions smartphone or other small e lectronic device. 3. DO be careful not to drop your smartphone or subject it to any strong impact. Do not place yo ur smartphone in your back pocket. 4. DO NOT expose your smartphone to extreme temperatures. For example, do not leave your smartphone on the dashboard of a car on a hot day o[...]

- 71 S pecifications Performance • 1.2 GHz dual-core processor • System memory: • ROM 8 GB eMMC + RAM 1 GB • Android operating system Display • 4" TFT LCD, capacitive touchscreen • 480 x 800 resolution Multimedia Formats supported: USB connector • Micro USB connector • USB client • DC power-in (5 V , 0.5 A) Note Specification[...]

72 - Connectivity • Bluetooth 4.0 • IEEE 802.1 1b/g/n • GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz • HSP A / WCDMA* • SKU 1: 900 MHz (B8) / 2100 MHz (B1) • SKU 2: 850 MHz (B5) / 1900 MHz (B2) • SKU 3: 850 MHz (B5) / 1700 MHz (B4 - A WS) • HSP A+ / GPRS / EDGE •G P S *Frequency depends on model. Camera • 5 MP rear camera (Auto focus) • 2 [...]

- 73 Dimensions Height 125.3 mm Width 64 mm Thickness 9.57 mm Weight 120 g (with battery)[...]

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