Acer Liquid E1 Duo manual

1 Acer Liquid E User Guide[...]

© 2010 All Rights Reserved Acer Liquid E Smartphone User Guide Second issue: 01/2010 Acer Liquid E Smartphone Model number: __________________________________ Serial number: ___________________________________ Date of purchase: ________________________________ Place of purchase: ________________________________[...]

1 End User Licence Agreement IMPORTANT-READ CAREFULLY: THIS END USER LICENSE AGRE EMENT (" AGREEMENT") IS A LEGAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN YOU (EITHER AN INDIVIDUAL OR A SINGLE ENTITY), AND ACER INC. INCLUDING ITS SUBSIDIARIES ("ACER") FOR THE SOFTWARE (WHETHER PROVIDED BY AC E R OR BY ACER'S LICENSORS OR SUPPLIERS) THAT ACCOMP AN[...]

2 WARRANTY OR CONDITION OF TITLE, QUIET ENJOYMENT, QUIET P OSSESSION, CORRESPONDENCE TO DESCRIPTION O R NON-INFRINGEMENT WITH REGARD TO THE SOFTWARE. EXCLUSION OF INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL AND CERTAIN OTHER DAMAGES TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL ACER, ACER'S SUPPLIERS, OR ACER'S LICENSORS, BE LIABLE F[...]

3 Table of Contents End User Licence Agreement Features and fu nctions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Product registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Setting Up Unpacking your smartphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

4 Shooting a v ideo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Viewing phot os and videos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Advanced Settings Putting your smartph one in Airplane mod e . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Activating or[...]

5 Features and functions Getting to know your smartphone Features and functions Your new smartphone o ffers leading, easy-to-access multimedia and entertainment features. You can: • Access your email while on the move. • Connect to the Internet at high sp eed, via HSDPA (7.2 Mbps), HSUPA (2 Mbps) or Wi-Fi. • Keep in touch wi th your friends v[...]

6 Chapter 1: Setting Up Unpacking your smartphone Your new smartphone comes packed in a protective box. C arefully unpack the box and remove the cont en ts. If any of the followi ng items is missing or damaged, conta ct your dealer immed iately: • Acer Liquid E Smartphone • Battery • Quick Guide • USB cable • AC adapter • Headset • Co[...]

7 Getting to know your smartp hone LED indicators Call in dicator : Mail/message indicator: Charge ind icator: 6 Menu button Open the option menu ; press and hold to display the keybo ard. 7 Mini USB connector Connect to a USB cable/charger. 8 Microphone Internal microphone. 9 Phone speaker Emits audio from your smartpho ne; suitable for holding to[...]

8 Installing or removing the battery Your smartphone uses a replaceable batte ry to provide power. It is packed seperately from your smartphone and need s to be inserted and charged before you can use the smar tphone. Installing the battery Insert your fingerna il into th e cutout between the battery cover and th e phone. Unclip the cover and lift [...]

9 Installing a SIM or microSD Card Installing a SIM or microSD Card To take full advantage of your smartp hone’s telephony ca pabilities, you must install a SIM card. The SIM card holder is located at the botto m of the batter y bay. Additional ly, you may wish to inc rease your smar tphone’s stor age by inserting a microSD Card in to the slot [...]

10 Chapter 2: Using your Smartphone Turning on for the first time To turn on your smartphone for the first time, press and hold the power button until the screen turn s on. You will then be aske d to configure some settings before you can use you r smartphone. Follow the onscre en instructions to complete se tup. Sign in to or create a Google accou[...]

11 Using the touchscreen To wake your smartphone, press the power button. Your smartpho ne will displa y the locked screen; drag the padlock icon to the right to enter the Home screen. For additional secu rity, you ma y set an unlock pattern, a set of dots that must be tapped in the correct order to access the phone. Open the Applicatio ns tab and [...]

12 Text assistance The standard Andro id keyboard has vari ous features that ass ist you to ent er correct text. Tap Menu > Settings > Language & keyboard > XT9 Text Input . From here you can en able or disable the followin g: The Android keyboard This is a standard QWERTY keyboard that allo ws you to enter text. Text assistance The st[...]

13 The Home screen The Home screen After rebooting, your smartp hone will display the Home screen. This screen gi ves you quick, icon-based access to many of the f requently-used features of your smartphone. The first time you start your smartphone, you will see som e icons on the screen. At the bottom of the screen is the App lications tab which l[...]

14 (such as a new message). The icons on th e right side indicate signal strength, connection, battery status and the time. Drag the Notification are a down the screen, or tap the area, to view more information about new events. Personalizing the Home screen You may personal ize your Home screen by addi ng or removing icons, shortcuts or widgets, o[...]

15 The Home screen Adding or removing s hortcuts or widgets To add shortcuts or widget s, tap and ho ld anywhere on the Home screen to open the Add to Home s creen menu. Tap Shortc uts to open a list of quick links to applications and settings you can add to the Home screen. Tap Widgets to open a list of small application s that you can add to your[...]

16 Chapter 3: Managing contacts Managing your contacts Your smartphone features an address book that allows you to save contacts to either the internal memory or onto your SIM card. Tap Con tacts from the Home screen or the Contacts tab from the Dialer to view your contacts. If you don’t have any cont acts stored on your pho ne, y ou can import y[...]

17 Before making a call Chapter 4: Making Calls This chapt er shows you how to make phone calls, and th e various options available to you duri ng your call. Before making a call Check that the pho ne function is o n before you make a call. You can co nfirm the phone status from the icon on the right-hand side of the Notification area. Making a cal[...]

18 You can sav e phone numbers to your Cont acts from the Call Log. Please refer to “Adding a contact“ on page 16 for furthe r details. Making a call to one of your contacts 1. Tap the Contacts tab in the dial er or Contacts from the Home screen to view your con tacts. 2. Tap a contact. A dialog will op en, asking if you want to Call the contac[...]

19 Onscreen call options Ending a call To end a call, press . Using the speakerphone The speakerphone function a llows you to make calls without h aving to hold your smartphone. This hand sfree function is especially useful for multitasking. To activate the speakerphone, tap S peaker . Tap Speaker again to disable the speakerphone. Muting a cal l T[...]

20 Chapter 5: Messaging This chapte r shows you how to set up and use the SMS and MM S functions of your smartphone. All SMS and MMS messages are accessed via Messaging. Messaging aut omatically arranges received and sent mes sages into threads. To access Messaging tap Me ssaging on the Home screen . Creating a new message You can use your pho ne t[...]

21 Replying to a message Replying to a message When a new text message arrives a messa ge icon appears in the Notification area and the message icon on the top of the phone lights up. Tap Messaging on the Home screen to view the message list or expand the Notification area to see a summary of the mess age. Tap the summary to open the message lis t.[...]

22 Receiving MMS messages When a new MMS message arrives, a mess age icon appears at the top of the screen and a notification mess age is displayed. 1. Open Messaging to view a summar y of the message. 2. Tap Do wnload to download the message content. Note : Downloads can take a long tim e, depending on yo ur connection quality. If you reply or ope[...]

23 Browsing the Internet Chapter 6: 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 Tap Browser on the Home screen to start brow sing. To open a new website, tap the address box at the top of the page . Enter the address using the keyboar[...]

24 Voice Search Note : Voice search is available only in som e regions. You can search the Internet using your voic e. Open Voice Search from the applications tab, or press and h old th e Search button. Stat e your query when you see the “Speak now” prompt. Setting up Email Your smartphone enables you to access your email. Most popular ISPs can[...]

25 Online applications • Facebook : View you r Facebook profile an d keep up-to-date with your friends. • Ma ps : Get easy-to-fol low directions us ing Google Maps. • Yo uTube : View the Most viewed and Most discussed video clips on TouTube. Android market Note : The Android Market may not b e available in all countries and region s. Note : Y[...]

26 Chapter 7: Using the Camera Your smartphone features a 5-megapixel digi tal came ra moun ted on t he rear. This section will take you thro ugh all the steps in taki ng photos an d videos with your smartphone. Note : You need to hav e a microSD Ca rd insert ed into the microSD slot before using the camera. To activate the camera, press and hold t[...]

27 Taking a photo Camera settings menu This menu has the following options: • White balance • Anti flicker • Color effect • Store location •I S O • Picture size • Picture quality • Focus mode Taking a photo 1. Ensure you have adjusted the parameters descr ibed above. 2. Frame your subject and steady your smartphone. 3. Zoom in or ou[...]

28 Viewing photos and videos After you have taken your ph oto or video, it i s automaticall y saved. Once you have take n a photo or vide o, you can view it in Ga llery by tappin g the thumbnail icon in the upper right co rner. Alternatively, open the Applications tab and tap Gallery . From Gallery you can sh are the file directly u sing various se[...]

29 Putting your smartphone in Airplane mode Chapter 8: Advanced Settings Putting your smartphone in Airplane mode You can enter Airplane mo de (also known a s flight mode) to tu rn off telep hone and Bluetooth func tions and use your sma rtphone as a handheld device during a flight. Check with your airline to make sure this is permitted onboard. Sw[...]

30 Adjusting connection settings This section will show yo u how to adjust detailed settings fo r your phone, data , Wi-Fi and Blueto oth connecti ons. Sound & display Once you have inserted a SIM ca rd, your sma rtphone w ill automatic ally detec t your network provider. You can ad just your p hone setting s by tapp ing Settings > Sound &am[...]

31 Phone settings Selecting a network Your phone wil automatically detect y our carrier/network settings when you insert a new SIM card. However, you may prefer to manually select a network. This may be a good idea when roaming. Tip : When you are traveling, manually selecting a network may help to reduce your roaming charges. Check with your home [...]

32 urFooz urFooz is your portable p rofile that lives where yo u live. • Fooz Creator lets you create a Fooz avatar, wh ich is your virtual look-a-like. • Fooz World lets you edit and m anage your Fooz avatar(s), create new avatars and share them on Face book, MySpace, blogs and more. • Share it lets you post your Fooz card to Facebook, MySpa[...]

33 Connecting to a PC Select Switc h Avatar to change your default avatar, modify existing avatars, or create a new avatar. Sharing your Fooz card and avatar urFooz lets you share your Fooz card with frie nds by posting it to yo ur social networ ks, blogs, and websites; or emailing it to friends. In Fooz World, select Sha re it. Select Pos t to pos[...]

34 nemoPlayer enables you to list en to musi c, view video cl ips and pictur es in the following formats. Spinlets Spinlets gives you access to your favorite music, movi e and tel evision content. Get your favorite music, photos and videos fro m your mobile phone and share your favori te Spinlets on soci al networks, websites and more. Note: Some c[...]

35 Multimedia playback Exploring Spinlets widgets When you select an alb um, you will see a Spinle t. To play the featured song, select the red Play button . To play selected songs, sele ct the Music tab and choose which songs yo u would like to play. To view artist photos, select the Photos tab. To visit the artist's social networks and websi[...]

36 Adjusting the vol ume Adjust the volume of your phone using the volume button on the side of the phone. Alternatively, you can set the Ringer volume and Media volume by opening the Applicatio ns tab and going to Settings > Soun d & display . Setting the date and time To set the date a nd time, open the Appl ications tab and tap Settings &[...]

37 Resetting your smart phone Resetting your smartphone You may have to perform a reset if yo ur smartphone fails to respond when buttons are presse d or the screen is tapped. Note : Before performing a reset, ensure that your smartphone is not locked. Press any key or tap the screen to see if the phone responds. Clean boot A clean boot will restor[...]

38 Chapter 9: Accessories and Tips This chapter shows you how to use accessories with your sma rtphone, as well as provide useful ti ps for when you are us ing your smartpho ne. Using the headset Your smartphone comes packaged with a headset with built-i n microphone for handsfree use when mak ing calls. To use the headset, plug it into the 3.5 mm [...]

39 Inserting a microSD Card 7. When the connection statu s turns to green, it means that the connection is successful. 8. You can now connect to the Internet usi ng your P C or notebo ok. 9. When finished, press Disconnect in the main screen. Note : If the connection fails, please try to restart and reconnect your smartphone to your PC, and then re[...]

40 Appendix FAQ and troubleshooting This section li sts frequentl y asked ques tions that may arise dur ing the use of your smartphone, and giv es easy answer s and solutions t o these ques tions. 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 o[...]

41 Other sources of help Other sources of help Warnings and precautions • Do not use this product near water. • Do not place this product on an unstable c art, stand or table. If the product falls, it could be se riously damaged . • Slots and openings are provided for ventilation to e nsure reliable operation of the product and to protect it [...]

42 lifetime of the battery, charging will not occur at low (b elow 0 ° C/32 ° F) or high (over 40 ° C/104 ° F) temperatures. The full performance of a new battery is ac hieved only after two or three complete charge an d discharge c ycles. The ba ttery can be char ged and disc harged hund reds of times, but it will eventually wear out. When the[...]

43 Warnings and precaut ions Remember to follow any special regula tions in force in any area, and always switch off your device when its use is prohibited or when it may cause interference or danger. Use the device only in its normal operating posi tions. To successfully transmit data files or messages, this device requires a good qua lity connect[...]

44 Potentially explosive environments Switch off your device when in any a rea with a potentially explosive atmosphere an d obey all signs and instructions. Potentially explosive atmosphe res include areas where you would normally be advised to turn off your veh icle engine. Sparks in such areas co uld cause an explosion or fire resulting in bod il[...]

45 Taking care of your smartphone Taking care of your smartphone 1. DO take care not to scratch the screen of your smartphone. Keep the screen clean. When working with your smartphone, use your finger o r fingernail. Never use an actual pen or pencil or other sharp objec t on the screen surface. 2. DO NOT expose your smartpho ne to rain or moisture[...]

46 Specifications Performance • Qualcomm QSD 8250, 768 MHz • System memory: • 512 MB of SDRAM • 512 MB of Flash ROM • Google Android operating system Display • 3.5” TFT-LCD capacitive touchscreen • 800 x 480 resolution • 65K colors support Multimedia • CD-quality stereo output • Mono speaker 0.5 W (max) • Omni-direct ional m[...]

47 Specifications Expansion • microSD memory ca rd (up to 32 GB) Battery • High densit y, recha rgeable 13 50 mAh Lithium Polymer battery (replacea ble) Note: Length of battery operation will depend on power consumption which is based on system resource use. For exam ple, constantly using th e backlight or using power- demanding applications wi[...]

48 Regulatory information Compliant with Russian regulatory certification LCD pixel statement The LCD unit is produced with high-precision manufac turing techni ques. Nevertheless, some pixels may occasiona lly misfire or appear as blac k or red dots. This has no effect on the recorded image and does n o t constitute a malfunction. Radio device reg[...]

49 Regulatory information Note : Channels 10 through 13 inclusive op erate in the band 2446.6 MHz to 2483.5 MHz. There are few possibilities for outdoor use: On private property or on the private property of public persons, use is subj ect to a preliminary authorization procedu re by the Ministry of Defense, with maximum authorized power of 100 mW [...]

50 Changes or modifications not ex pressly approv ed by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipmen t. RF exposure warning The equipment complies with FCC RF exposu re limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. The antenna(s) used for this transmitter mu st not be co-located or operating [...]

51 Regulatory information cochlear implants) users may detect a buzzin g, humming, or whining n oise. Some hearing devices are more immune than others to this interference noise, and phones also vary in the amount of interference they generate. Th e wireless telephone industry has develop ed ratings for some of their mob ile phones, to assist heari[...]

52 Ce dispositif de radiocommuni cation de catégorie II respecte la norme CNR-310 d'Industrie Canada. Important note IC radiation exposure statement This EUT is compliance with SAR for general population/uncontrolled exposure limits in IC RSS-102 and had been tested in accordanc e with the measurement methods and procedures specified in IEEE [...]

53 Regulatory information NCC warning 警語 經型式認證合格之低功率射頻電機 ，非經許可，公司、商號或 使用者均不得擅自變更頻率、 加大功率或變更原設計之特性及功 能。 低功率射頻電機之使用不得影響飛 航安全及干擾合法通信；經 發現有干擾現象時，應立即停 用，[...]

54 Acer Incorporated Date: March 12, 2010 Declaration of Conformity We, Acer Incorporated, of 8F., No. 88, Sec. 1, Hsin Tai Wu Rd ., Hsichih, Ta ipei hsien, 221, Taiwan Declare und er sole respon sibility that th e product: Model: S100 Description: Smart Handheld To which this declaratio n re lates , is in conformity wi th the following standards a[...]

55 B battery chargi ng ........................................... 8 information ......... ........................... 47 Bluetooth connections .................................... 31 headset ........................................... 38 C call history .............................................. 17 calls answer ing .............................[...]