Acer Liquid Z200 manual

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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 Accessories and tips 60 Using the headset .................................. 60 Using a Bluetooth headset ..................... 60 Creating a new access p oint .... ............. ... 60 Inserting a microSD card ....................... 61 Appendix 62 FAQ and troubleshooting ....................... 62 Other sources of help ....[...]

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 •Q u i c k G u i d e • USB cable • AC adapter • Headset Getting t[...]

6 - Settin g up Charging the battery For initial use, you need to charge your smartphon e 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 Phone speaker Emits audio from your sma[...]

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. Additionally, you may wish to increase your smartphone’s storage by inserting a microSD card into the lab eled slot. 1. T urn off the phone by pressing an d holding the power button. 2. Insert your [...]

8 - Settin g up 4. Replace the cover by aligning the tabs on the cover into the slots on the phone. Gently press the cover unt il 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 operator. To cancel the SIM lock, contact your network provider.[...]

Using your smartphone - 9 U SING YOUR SMARTPHONE T urning on for the first time To turn on your smartphone for the first time, press and hold the power button until the screen turns on. You will th en be asked to configure some settings before you can use yo ur smartphone. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete setup. Sign in to or create a G[...]

10 - Using your smartphone smartphone does not unintentionally use any services. Your smartphone will lock automatically if it is not used for one minute (depending on your settings). W aking your smartphone If the screen is off and the smartphone does not react to any taps on the screen or front panel button, then it has been locked and is in slee[...]

Using your sm artphone - 1 1 Back Tap this button to go to the previous page, or to go u p one level in a menu. Home Tap this button to go directly to the Home screen . Tap a nd hold this button to open Search . Menu Tap this button to see recently opened apps. Tap an app to open it. At the bottom of the Menu screen are Acer Float apps. Tap a Float[...]

12 - Using your smartphone Onscreen keyboards Google keyboard This is a standard on screen QWERTY keyboard that allows you to enter text. Tap and hold a key with numbers at the top to select alternative char acters, such as letters with accents. Tap the ?123 button to see numbers a nd special characters, and then tap the =< key to see even more[...]

Using your sm artphone - 1 3 Predictive text Google keyboard provides predictive text input for the browser. As you tap the letters of a word, a sele ction of words are displayed above the keyboard that continue the seque nce of letters tapped, or are a close match allowing f or errors. The word list changes after every key press. If the word you n[...]

14 - Using your smartphone In order to search or browse the Internet, you must be connected to a cellular data (if availabl e) or wireless network. See Going online on page 33 . V oice search If voice search is available, tap the microphone and speak your search request. See Voice search on page 35 . The extended Home scree n The Home screen extend[...]

Using your sm artphone - 1 5 are small apps that disp lay constantly-updated info rmation or quick shortcuts to apps or spe cial functions. To move an app or widget to the Home screen , tap and ho ld an item until it is selected. The Home screen will open. Drag the item to any free area on the screen. To view information abou t the app or widget, d[...]

16 - Using your smartphone 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 Home screen . This will create an Unnamed Folder. Tap the folder icon and then tap the name of the folder to rename it. To delete an app shortcut from a folder, tap on the[...]

Using your sm artphone - 1 7 The Application (Apps) menu To access the Application menu , on the Home screen tap in the center of the dock. Apps are displayed in alphabe tical or der. Swipe the page to the left or right to see more apps.When you are on the last page of apps, swipe to the left to see widgets available on your tablet, or tap Widgets [...]

18 - Using your smartphone Drag the Notification area down the screen to view more information about new events an d access Quick Settings . Multit asking You can have multiple apps open at the same time. To open a new app, tap the home button to return to the Home screen , then start the new app. Tap the Menu button to quickly navigate b ack and f[...]

Managing contact s - 19 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 People app from th e Application menu or tap All contacts from the Dialer to view your contacts. If you don’t have any contacts stored on your ph[...]

20 - Managing contacts To create a contact, first choose wher e you want to store the contact’s information. You will then be asked to enter the contact’s informatio n, such as name, address, and ph one number. You may scroll down the page and tap Add another field to add things such as: • IM addresses. • Add any personal no tes about the c[...]

Making calls - 21 M AKING CALLS This chapter shows you how to make phone calls, and the various options available to you during your call. Before making a call Check that the phone function is on before yo u make a call. You can confirm the phone status from the Notification area. Note Status and notification icon colors ma y vary. Icon Description[...]

22 - Making calls Making a call 1. From the Home screen tap Phone to open the onscreen numb er pad. 2. Enter the number you wish to dial. 3. T ap to make the call. 4. T o end the call, tap . If the contact yo u need is displayed, simply tap the contact name to make a call. Dialing a number from Call History Your call history can be viewed by tappin[...]

Making calls - 23 3. On your phone’ s lock screen. T ap the notification and slide to the left or right to display the missed call details. Making a call to one of your cont act s Calling a contact from the Cont acts tab 1. T ap the All contact s to view your contact s. 2. T ap on a contact to call t hem. Calling a contact from the Cont acts app [...]

24 - Making calls The voice call screen You can minimize the call window t o appear as a movable dialog instead of a whole screen by tapping the icon. You can even set this "floating" dialog box as the default voice call screen. To do so, open the Notification area and tap the down arrow to display mo re Quick Settings options ( see Notif[...]

Making calls - 25 slide your finger across the screen. To decline the call with a text message, tap the icon and select a message. Ending a call To end a call, tap from the voice call screen. V oice call options (call screen maximized) Icon Description Place the call on hold. Mute a call. S peakerphone. Access the keypad wh ile a call is in progres[...]

26 - Making calls 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 established, tap to add a second call. Tap to start the conference call.[...]

Internet calling - 27 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 Settings > Internet Call button at the bottom-right of the call screen. Enable internet calling by[...]

28 - 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 t ap People . Tap on the contact to open their profile, and then tap o n their internet calling address to place the call. Call[...]

Messag ing - 29 M ESSAGING This chapter shows you how to set up and use the Phone messages , Social messages and Social events fu nctions 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 and tap Messagi[...]

30 - Messaging Enter your message in the text box la beled Type text message . Tap the Menu button to see what opt ions are available when creating a new message. The options change depending on the status of the message. Replying to a message When a new text message arrives a message icon appears in the Notification area and the me ssage icon at t[...]

Messag ing - 31 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 [...]

32 - Messaging 3. T ap the message to view the content. 4. T o reply to the message, enter your text in the text box labeled T ype message and tap the Se nd icon. Simple text replies will be sent as SMS messages. If you wish to att ach a file, tap . Y ou will be presented with a menu of options. 5. When you have finished composing the message, t ap[...]

Going online - 33 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, op en the Application menu and tap the Chrome or Browser icon. To open a new website, tap the address box at the top of the page. Enter the address us[...]

34 - Going online To navigate forward and backward in yo ur browser’s history, view your bookmarks, and open multiple pages, tap or slide the screen to display the navig ation options at the bottom of the screen. To open multiple pages Tap to display all of your open tabs (ta p again to close). Tap a tab from the list to open it. To open a new ta[...]

Going online - 35 Setting up your Google email 1. Make sure your smartphone is connected to a data or Wi-Fi connection. 2. From the Application menu tap Gmail . If you did not enter your Gmail account address and passwo rd when you first started your phone, follow th e onscreen instructions. Composing an email 1. Make sure your smartphone is connec[...]

36 - 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 - 37 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 Apps or Widgets sections of the Application menu . Certain apps provide both an App and widget, or only provide a widget (with no app icon).[...]

38 - Going online 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 directions using Google Maps, view real-time traffic condition and navigate by using spoken, turn-by-turn driving instructions. Also, view where your fr[...]

AcerCloud s etup - 39 A CER C LOUD SETUP AcerCloud is a personal cloud service that allows you to access your files over the internet, and make su re your most important files are always up to date. With your personal cloud all your devices (PC, tablet, phone) with AcerCloud install ed can access files on your main Cloud PC. Open the Application me[...]

40 - AcerCloud setup www.cloud.acer.com/ops/downloads ) and select AcerCloud Installer in the Windows part. After download, double-click on the installer and follow the instructions to install AcerCloud. Inst all AcerCloud Double-click on the AcerCloud icon, then double-click on AcerCloudSetup . Follow the instructions to install AcerCloud. Sign in[...]

AcerCloud s etup - 41 Create an AcerCloud ID If you do not have an AcerCloud ID, you first need to sign up for an AcerCloud account, which you can do from your smartphone. Open the Application menu , tap AcerCloud , then tap Create an Acer ID , and enter the requested information After entering the information, tap Sign up to apply for an Acer ID. [...]

42 - AcerCloud setup AcerCloud options When you install AcerCloud, you have several opt ions. Select the options that are useful on yo ur PC and click Next to complete the setup: PicStream - Take holiday snapshots on your smartphone and share them with other smart devices. Photos will be backed up permanently on your Cloud PC (see below), and tempo[...]

AcerCloud s etup - 43 You can access and change these settings from the AcerCloud icon in the icon tray. Click on the AcerCloud icon, then select Open AcerCloud to see the settings window.[...]

44 - Using the Camera U SING THE C AMERA Your smartphone features a digital camera mounted on the rear. This section will take you through all the steps in taking photos a nd videos with your smartphone. To activate the camera, open the Ap plication menu and tap Camera . Camera/camcorder icons and indicators Last picture/video t aken Shutter button[...]

Using the Camera - 45 Tap the Camcorder button and the camcorder immediately begins filming. While filming, you are unable to access camera/camcorder settings; however, you can still take pictures with the Shutter button. Tap the red Stop recording bu tton to stop filming. Ti m e e l a p s e d Pause S top record ing Last picture / Shutter button vi[...]

46 - Using the Camera Tap the Settings icon to open t he Settings menu. Settings menus General You may adjust the following: • T urn GPS info on or o ff: S tores GPS information in the imag e information. • Exposure : Over- or under-exposes the image. • Color effect : Applies a color ef fect to the image. • Scene mode : Adjust photo p arame[...]

Using the Camera - 47 • White balance : Compensate for different lighting environments. • Image properties : Adjust the Sharpness and Co ntrast. • Anti-flicker : Choose from Off, 5 0 Hz , or 60 Hz . • Restore default s : Restore the factory default settings. Camera You may adjust the following: • T urn capture sound on or of f: T urns the[...]

48 - Using the Camera 4. T ap the Shutter button to take a picture. Shooting a video 1. Frame your subject and steady your smartphone and zoom in or out as needed. 2. T ap the Camcorder button to start t aking a video. The icon will turn red to indicate that record ing is in progress. T ap the icon again to stop recording. Supported format s V iewi[...]

Advanced settings - 49 A DVANCED SETTINGS Putting your smartphone in Airplane mode You can enter Airplane mode (also known as flight mode) to turn off telephone and Bluetooth fu nctions and use your smartphone as a handheld device during a flig ht. Check with your airline to make sure this is permitted onboard. Switch your smartphone off durin g ta[...]

50 - Advanced setti ngs 2. T ap Airplane mode to switch it ON or OFF . Rest arting your phone You can restart (reboot) your phone if you find apps are not responding. 1. Press and hold the power button until you get the phone op tions menu. 2. T ap Resta rt . Adjusting settings Activating or dea ctivating connections Open the Application menu and t[...]

Advanced settings - 51 If your phone is in Airplane mode, the option to turn Bluetooth on will be disabled. Please refer to Puttin g your smartphone in Airplane mode on page 49 for instructions on turning Airplane mode on o r off. Adjusting Bluetooth settings You can use Bluetooth to exchange informa tion between your smartphone and other mobile de[...]

52 - Advanced setti ngs Internet sharing Tethering via USB If you wish to share your mobile internet connection with a comput er, you can connect your phone to a PC using the supplied USB cable. 1. Plug the USB sync cable into the micro USB connector o n your smartphone. 2. Plug the USB client connector into an available USB port on your computer .[...]

Advanced settings - 53 Selecting a network Your phone will automatically detect you r carrier/network settings when you insert a new SIM card. Howe ver, you may prefer to manually select a network. This may be a good idea whe n roaming. 1. Open the Application menu and t ap Settings > More... > Mobile networks > Network operators > Sele[...]

54 - Advanced setti ngs You can also view and modify t hese settings manually through the Call settings screen. From the Home screen , tap Phone , then tap the Menu button > Settings > Voice Call . Tap which sett ings you want to modify. Sound To adjust your phone’s sound settings, in the Application menu ta p Settings > Sound . Adjustin[...]

Advanced settings - 55 Display To adjust your phone’s display settings, in the Applica tion menu tap Settings > Display . Setting the date and time To set the date and time, open the Application men u and tap Settings > Date & time . If you travel frequently or live in an area th at uses daylight saving time, activate Automatic date &am[...]

56 - Advanced setti ngs • Set the alarm time. • Set which days to repeat the alarm. • Set a ringtone. • Enable or disable vibrate. • Give it a label. Changing language and text options Set your location and language input preferences by opening the Application menu and goin g to Settings > Language & input . Connecting to a PC If y[...]

Advanced settings - 57 ACCOUNTS, tap the appropriate account and again under ACCOUNTS tap that account’s email address to access the synchronization settings. To add a new account, tap Add accou nt . Select the type of account and then follow the onscreen instructions. Google Sync In Google, you can set synchronization for Google services. In you[...]

58 - Advanced setti ngs Tap the back icon to turn the radio off. Applications (app s) Closing an app To close an active app, in the Ap plication menu tap Settings > Apps . Swipe over to the Running tab, the n tap the program you wish to close. Select Stop to close the program. Uninst alling an app You can remove programs installed on your smartp[...]

Advanced settings - 59 smartphone is not locked. Press any key or tap the screen to see if the phone responds. If your phone is responding to screen input, then open Settings from the Application menu . Tap Backup & reset > Factory data rese t > Reset phone and then Erase everything to fo rmat your phone. Important You should only perform[...]

60 - 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 h eadsets with built-in microphone for handsfree use when makin g calls. To use the headset, plug it in to t[...]

Accessories and tips - 61 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[...]

62 - Appendix A PPENDIX F AQ and troubleshooting This section lists frequently asked questions that ma y arise during the use of your smartphon e, and gives easy answers and solution s to these questions. Aspect Question Suggestions Audio Why is there no sound coming from the device? If the headset is plugged into the device, the speaker is automat[...]

Appendix - 63 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 and t hen 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[...]

64 - Appendi x Other sources of help For information on Refer to ... Up-to-date information regarding yo ur smartphone www.acer.com mobile.acer.com Service enquiries www.acer.com/support Unlock p attern I forgot my unlock p attern. After a cert ain number of wrong entries, you will be presented with an option to reset your pattern. T ap Forgot p at[...]

Warnings a nd precautions - 65 W ARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS • Do not use this product near water . • Do not place this product on an unst able cart, stand or t able. If the product falls, it could be seriously damaged. • Slots and opening s are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the product and to prote c t it from overheat[...]

66 - Warning s and precau tions Operating environment Remember to follow any special regu lations in force in any area, and always switch off your device when its use is prohibited or when it may cause interference o r danger. Use the de vice only in its normal operating positions. To successfully transmit data files or messages, this device requir[...]

Warnings a nd precautions - 67 • Not carry the device near yo ur pacemaker when the device is switched on. If you suspect interference, switch of f your device, and move it. Hearing aids. Some digital wirele ss devices may interfe re with some hearing aids. If interference occurs, consult your se rvice provider. V ehicles RF signals may affect im[...]

68 - Warning s and precau tions storage, and distribution areas; chemical plants; or where bla sting operations are in progress. Are a s with a potentially explosive atmospheres are often, but not always, clearly marked. They includ e below deck on boats, chemical transfe r or storage facilities, vehicles using liquefied petro leum gas (such as pro[...]

Warnings a nd precautions - 69 3. DO be careful not to dro p your smartphone or subject it to any strong impact. Do n ot place your smartphone in your back pocket. 4. DO NOT expose your smartphone to ext reme temperatures. For example, do not leave your smartphone on the dashboard of a car on a hot day or when temperatures are below freezing point.[...]

70 - S pecifications Performance • 1 GHz dual-core processor • System memory: • 512 MB RAM (depending on model) • 4 GB (depending on model) • Android operating system Display • 4" TFT LCD, capacitive to uchscreen • 800 x 480 resolution Multimedia Formats supported: USB connector • Micro USB connector • USB client • DC power[...]

- 71 Connectivity • Bluetooth 4.0 • IEEE 802.1 1b/g/n • GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz • HSP A/WCDMA: EU 900 / 2100 MHz (or US 850 / 900 / 190 0 / 2100 MHz)* • HSP A+ / GPRS / EDGE •G P S * Frequency depends on model. Camera • 2 MP rear camera • Fixed focus Exp ansion • microSD memory card slot (up to 32 GB) Battery • 1300 mAh [...]

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