Acer Liquid E600 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 battery ........... .............. .......... 7 Installing a SIM or microSD card ............. 7 SIM card lock .. ....[...]

4 - Table of cont ents Inserting a microSD card ....................... 57 Appendix 58 FAQ and troubleshooting ....................... 58 Other sources of help ............................. 60 Warnings and precautio ns 61 Medical devices ........ ............. ............... ... 62 Vehicles ......... ............. ............. ............. ... 6[...]

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 Acer E600 smartphone •Q u i c k G u i d e • USB cable • AC adapter • Headset Getting [...]

6 - Settin g up No. Item Description 1 V olume up/down button Increases or decreases the phone volume. 2 3.5 mm headphone jack Connects to stereo headphones. 3 Power button Press to turn the screen on/off or enter sleep mode; press and hold to turn the smartphone on or off. 4 Phone speaker Emits audio from your smartphone; suitable for holding to y[...]

Setting up - 7 Charging the battery For initial use, you need to charge yo ur smartphone for eight hours. After that you can recharge th e battery as needed. Connect the AC adapter cord to t he micro USB connector on your smartphone. Inst alling a SIM or microSD card To take full advantage of your sma rtphone’s telephony ca pabilities, you must i[...]

8 - Settin g up 2. Insert your fingernail into the notch located at the bottom of the phone and remove the cover a s illustrated. 3. Ensure the microSD card and SIM are inserted all the way as illustrated and gently snap the cover back 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 [...]

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 fo r one minute. 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 sleep mode. Press the power butt[...]

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 Swype Swype is a fast wa y to enter text. It allows you to type with one contin uous motion across the screen keyboard; 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 wher[...]

14 - Using your smartphone T ext assist ance The Swype keyboard has various features that assist you t o enter correct text. In the Application menu , tap Settings > Language & input and then tap the Settings button to the right of Swype . You ca n also tap and hold the Swype key . Predictive text Both Swype and Google keyboard pro vide pred[...]

Using your sm artphone - 1 5 Search To search for apps, files or for information on the Inte rnet, tap the Google icon. Simply enter the text you want to find and tap or tap one of the suggestions, apps or files shown in the list. In order to search or browse the Int e rnet, you must be connected to a cellular data (if available) or wireless networ[...]

16 - Using your smartphone Tap Widgets to see small apps and links (such as custom shortcuts, contacts or bookmarks) that you can add to a Home screen . Widgets are small apps that display constantly-upda ted information or quick shortcuts to apps or special functions. To move an app or widget to the Home screen , tap and hold an item until it is s[...]

Using your sm artphone - 1 7 To resize a widget that is already on the Home screen , tap and hold the widget. Once the Remove icon appears, release the widget. If the widget is resizable, you will be able to drag the sides of the widget to resize it. Adding or removing folders You can also add folders to your Home screen . To create a new folder dr[...]

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 . The Application (Apps) menu To access th e Application menu , on the Home screen tap in the cen[...]

Using your sm artphone - 1 9 Drag the Notification area down the screen to view more informat ion about new events and access Quick Setting s . 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 back and[...]

20 - Managing contacts M ANAGING CONTACTS Managing your cont act s Your smartphone features an address book that allows you to save contacts to either the internal memo ry or onto your SIM card. Tap the People app from the Application menu or tap All contac ts from the Dialer to view your contacts. If you don’t have a ny contacts stored on your p[...]

Managing contacts - 21 To create a contact, first choose where you want to store the contact’s information. You will then be asked to enter the conta ct’s information, such as name, address, and phone number. You may scroll down the page and tap Add another field to add things such as: • IM addresses. • Add any personal notes about the cont[...]

22 - 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 phone function is o n before you make a call. You can confirm the phone status from the Notification are a. Note Status and notification icon colors may vary. Icon Descriptio[...]

Making calls - 23 Making a call 1. From the Home screen tap Phone to access your contacts and recent calls. T ap to open the onscreen number p ad. 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 you need is displayed, simply tap the contact name to make a call. Dialing a number from Call His[...]

24 - Making calls 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 the missed call details. 2. By the Phone icon (the number in the box is the number of missed calls). T ap Phone[...]

Making calls - 25 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[...]

26 - Making calls page 18 ). Tap the Float caller button to activate (green means Float caller is "ON"). Answering or declining a call When you have an incoming call, the number will be shown on the screen. To accept or decline the call, tap the appropriate icon and slide your finger across the screen. To decline the call with a text mess[...]

Making calls - 27 V oice call options Icon Description Activate Float caller window . Access the keypad wh ile a call is in progress. S peakerphone. Mute a call. Place the call on hold. Add a second call. Saving a dialed number to contact s You can save a number you have dialed to you r contacts for future use. 1. From the Call History , tap the nu[...]

28 - Internet calling I NTERNET CALLING You can place and receive internet calls over a wireless network. Adding an internet calling account From the Home screen , tap Phone . If open, tap the Back button to close the onscreen number pad. Tap the Settings butto n at the bottom-right of the call screen. Tap SIP Accounts > ADD ACCOUNT to add an in[...]

Internet calling - 29 Calling a cont act’ s internet calling address You must add an internet calling addr ess to a contact to be able to place an internet call to them. To make an internet call, from the Application menu tap People . Tap on the contact to open their profile, a nd then tap on their internet calling address to place the call. Call[...]

30 - Messaging M ESSAGING This chapter shows you how to set up and use the Phone messages , Social messages and Social events functions of your sma rtphone. All SMS and MMS messages are accessed via Messaging . Messaging automatically arranges received and sent messages into threads. To access Messaging, open the Application menu and tap Messaging [...]

Messag ing - 31 Enter your message in the text box labeled Type message . Tap the Menu button to see what options are availab le when creating a new message. The op tions change depending on the status of the message. Replying to a message When a new text message arrives a message ico n appears in the Notification area and the message icon at the b[...]

32 - Messaging 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 icon ap pears at the top of the screen and a notification message is d[...]

Messag ing - 33 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 y pe message and tap the Send 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 op tions. 5. When you have finished composing the me ssage, t[...]

34 - Going online G OING ONLINE Browsing the internet In order to browse the internet with your smartphone, you must be connected to a data or wireless ne twork. Using the browser To start browsing, open 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 usin[...]

Going online - 35 To navigate forward and backward in y our browser’s history, view your bookmarks, adjust browser settings, and perform o ther tasks, tap the Menu button. Chrome enables you to open multiple pages. Tap a t the top of any webpage to display all of your open tabs (tap again to close). Tap a tab from the list to open it. To open a n[...]

36 - Going online Setting up your Google email 1. Make sure your smartphone is connected to a data or Wi-Fi connection. 2. From the Application menu t ap Gmail . If you did not enter you r Gmail account address and password when you first started your phone, follow the onscreen instru ctions. Composing an email 1. Make sure your smartphone is conne[...]

Going online - 37 Play Store Tap Play Store from the Application menu to open the Google Play. Here you can obtain a variety of add-on programs and apps to enhance the functionality o f your smartphone. The contents and design of Google Pla y varies by region. For example, in some regions, you ca n also browse for and purcha se movies, books, magaz[...]

38 - Going online You may keep track of the download progress from both the a pp’s page and the notification area. Using downloaded apps Once you’ve downloaded and installed an app, you may find it in the Apps or Widgets sections of the Ap plication menu . Certain apps provide both an App and widget, or only provide a widget (with no app icon).[...]

Going online - 39 have connected, you can open a video chat session. Map s, Navigation, Places and Latitude Get easy-to-follow directions using Go ogle Maps, vie w real-time traffic condition and navigate by using spoken, turn-by-turn driving instructions. Also, view where your friends are, places of interest, and local businesses. Using the map Ta[...]

40 - Using the Camera U SING THE C AMERA Your smartphone features two digital cameras mounted on the front and on the rear. This section will take you through all the steps in taking photos and videos with your smart phone. To activate the camera, open the Ap plication menu and tap Camera . Camera/camcorder icons and indicators Flash Last picture/ [...]

Using the Camera - 41 Tap the Camcorder button and the camcorder immediately begins filming. While filming, you are unable to access camera/camcorder settings; however, you c an still take pictures. Tap the Stop recording button to stop filming. Tap the Settings icon to open the Se ttings menu. Ti m e e l a p s e d S top recording Shutter button Zo[...]

42 - Using the Camera Settings menus Photo You may adjust the following: • Resolution: Choose between 4:3 and 16:9 , then select the pixe ls. • ISO: Set the ISO value. • Favorite Shot: Choose between Panorama , HDR and Presentation capturing . • T urn Continuous Shutter on or off: Set t he maximum number of photos taken in a single burst. ?[...]

Using the Camera - 43 Capture mode: Choose between Normal , HDR and Presentation capturing . Scene mode: Choose between Night , Night portrait , BackLight , BackLight portrait and Portrait . Effect: Choose between None , Mono , Sepia , Negative and Aqua . Record mode: Choose between Normal and Time lapse . White Balance: Choose between Auto , Dayli[...]

44 - Using the Camera The camera app will process the images and save a sin gle extended image to your smartphone’s gallery. 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 [...]

Advanced settings - 45 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[...]

46 - Advanced setti ngs 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 options menu. 2. T ap Resta r t . Adjusting settings Activating or dea ctivating connections Open the Application menu and tap Se ttings to manage your connection settings[...]

Advanced settings - 47 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 45 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[...]

48 - 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 on your smartphone. 2. Plug the USB client connector in to an available USB port on your computer .[...]

Advanced settings - 49 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[...]

50 - Advanced setti ngs From the Application menu , tap Settings , then tap More... under WIRELESS & NETWORKS , then tap Call settings . Sound To adjust your phone’s sound settings, in the Application menu ta p Settings > Sound . Adjusting the volume Adjust the volume of your phone using the volume button on the side of the phone. Alterna [...]

Advanced settings - 51 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[...]

52 - Advanced setti ngs • T urn the alarm on or off. • 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 & [...]

Advanced settings - 53 Synchronization You can sync your calendar, ema il and contacts on your phone and never worry about losing them again. Sync in real time or adjust it as you pl ease. In the Application menu , tap Settings. Under ACCOUNTS, tap the appropriate account and again under ACCOUNTS tap that account’s email address to access the syn[...]

54 - Advanced setti ngs 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 smartphone to free up extra storage memory. 1. [...]

Advanced settings - 55 Restoring to factory settings You may perform a clean boot to restore your smartphon e to the factory settings. Before performing a clean boot, ensure that your 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 Appli[...]

56 - 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 - 57 4. When you have finished t ap the Menu button and then tap 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[...]

58 - 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 - 59 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 (some Wi-Fi "hotspot s" require you to log in before accessing the internet) and then try again. 2. If you still cannot connect, try adjusting your date/time settings. Open the Application menu and tap Setti[...]

60 - 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 - 61 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[...]

62 - 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 - 63 • Always keep the device more than 1 5.3 cm (6") from the pacemaker . • 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 interferen[...]

64 - Warning s and precau tions Observe restrictions on the use of radio equipment in fuel depots, 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 stora[...]

Warnings a nd precautions - 65 phone or other small electronic device. 3. DO be careful not t o drop your smartphone or subject it to any strong impact. Do n ot place your smartphone in your back pocket. 4. DO NOT expose you r smartphone to extreme temperatures. For example, do not leave your smartphone on the dashboard of a car on a hot day or whe[...]

66 - S pecifications Performance • 1.2 GHz quad-core processor • System memory: • 1 GB or 2 GB of RAM (depending on SKU) • 4 GB or 16 GB of ROM (depending on SKU) • Android 4.4 KitKat operating system Display • 5" IPS TFT LCD, capacitive to uchscreen • FWVGA 854 x 480 resolution Multimedia Formats supported: USB connector • Mic[...]

- 67 Connectivity • Bluetooth 4.0 • IEEE 802.1 1b/g/n • * GSM: 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1 900 MHz • * WCDMA: 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 MHz • * 4G L TE: A WS / 800 / 1800 / 1900 / 2100 / 26 00 MHz • HSP A+ / GPRS / EDGE •a G P S * Frequencies depend on model. Camera • 8 MP rear camera •A u t o - f o c u s •L E D f l a s h • 0.3 MP fron[...]

68 - Dimensions Height 147 mm Width 71.8 mm Thickness 9.3 mm Weight 158 g[...]

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