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  • Page 2 This revision: August 2014 Sign up for an Acer ID and enable Acer Remote Files Open the Acer Portal from the Home screen to sign up for an Acer ID or sign in if you already have an Acer ID.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Onscreen keyboards ......12 AcerCloud setup for Windows ....39 Google keyboard........12 Install AcerCloud........40 Predictive text ........... 13 Sign in using your Acer ID ......40 The Home screen ........13 AcerCloud options ........42 Search............13 Using the Camera The extended Home screen......
  • Page 4 4 - Table of contents Accessories and tips Emergency calls ........68 Using the headset ........60 Taking care of your smartphone..... 68 Using a Bluetooth headset..... 60 Specifications ......... 70 Creating a new access point....60 Performance ..........70 Inserting a microSD card .......

  • Page 5: Setting Up

    Your 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: • Your new Acer smartphone • Quick Guide • USB cable •...

  • Page 6: Charging The Battery

    6 - Setting up Item Description 3.5 mm headphone jack Connects to stereo headphones. Proximity sensor Disables touchscreen avoiding accidental "taps" while on a call. Phone speaker Emits audio from your smartphone; suitable for holding to your ear. Touchscreen 4-inch, 800 x 480 pixel capacitive touchscreen to display data, phone content and enter information.

  • Page 7: Installing A Sim Or Microsd Card

    Setting up - 7 Installing a SIM or microSD card To take full advantage of your smartphone’s telephony capabilities, you must install a SIM card. Additionally, you may wish to increase your smartphone’s storage by inserting a microSD card into the labeled slot. 1.

  • Page 8: Sim Card Lock

    8 - Setting up 4. 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 operator.

  • Page 9: Using Your Smartphone

    Using your smartphone - 9 S IN G Y O U R S M A R T P H O N E Turning 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.

  • Page 10: Waking Your Smartphone

    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). Waking 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.

  • Page 11: Using The Touchscreen

    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 app to open the app in its own window while keeping what you were doing visible.

  • Page 12: Onscreen Keyboards

    12 - Using your smartphone Onscreen keyboards Note The keyboard layout varies slightly, depending on the application and information that is required. 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 alternative characters, such as letters with accents.

  • Page 13: Predictive Text

    Using your smartphone - 13 Predictive text Google keyboard provides predictive text input for the browser. As you tap the letters of a word, a selection of words are displayed above the keyboard that continue the sequence of letters tapped, or are a close match allowing for errors.

  • Page 14: The Extended Home Screen

    14 - Using your smartphone In order to search or browse the Internet, you must be connected to a cellular data (if available) or wireless network. See Going online on page Voice search If voice search is available, tap the microphone and speak your search request.
  • Page 15 Using your smartphone - 15 are small apps that display constantly-updated 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 selected. The Home screen will open. Drag the item to any free area on the screen.
  • Page 16 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.

  • Page 17: The Application (Apps) Menu

    Using your smartphone - 17 The Application (Apps) menu To access the Application menu, on the Home screen tap in the center of the dock. Apps are displayed in alphabetical order. 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 at the top of the page.

  • Page 18: Multitasking

    18 - Using your smartphone Drag the Notification area down the screen to view more information about new events and access Quick Settings. Multitasking 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.

  • Page 19: Managing Contacts

    Managing contacts - 19 A N A G I N G C O N T A C T S 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 the People app from the Application menu or tap All contacts from the Dialer to view your contacts.
  • Page 20 20 - Managing contacts To create a contact, first choose where you want to store the contact’s information. You will then be asked to enter the contact’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: •...

  • Page 21: Making Calls

    Making calls - 21 A K I N G C A L L S 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 you make a call. You can confirm the phone status from the Notification area.

  • Page 22: Making A Call

    22 - Making calls 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. Tap to make the call. 4. To end the call, tap If the contact you need is displayed, simply tap the contact name to make a call.

  • Page 23: Making A Call To One Of Your Contacts

    Making calls - 23 3. On your phone’s lock screen. Tap the notification and slide to the left or right to display the missed call details. Making a call to one of your contacts Calling a contact from the Contacts tab 1.

  • Page 24: The Voice Call Screen

    24 - Making calls The voice call screen You can minimize the call window to 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 more Quick Settings options (see Notification and status area on...

  • Page 25: Icon Description

    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. Voice call options (call screen maximized) Icon Description Place the call on hold.

  • Page 26: Conference Calls

    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.

  • Page 27: Internet Calling

    Internet calling - 27 N T E R N E T C A L L I N G 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.

  • Page 28: Calling A Contact's Internet Calling Address

    28 - Internet calling Calling a contact’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 People. Tap on the contact to open their profile, and then tap on their internet calling address to place the call.

  • Page 29: Messaging

    Messaging - 29 E S S A G I N G 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 Messaging. Messaging automatically arranges received and sent messages into threads.

  • Page 30: Replying To A Message

    30 - Messaging Enter your message in the text box labeled Type text message. Note Text messages may be up to 160 characters long. If your message is longer than 160 characters, it will be sent as multiple linked messages. Most phones will automatically join the linked messages to present the recipient with a single long message, however, some older phones do not have this ability.

  • Page 31: Multimedia Messages

    Messaging - 31 Option Description Add to Add the other contact to your contacts list. contacts Chat settings Modify various messaging settings. 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.
  • Page 32 32 - Messaging 3. Tap the message to view the content. 4. To reply to the message, enter your text in the text box labeled Type message and tap the Send icon. Simple text replies will be sent as SMS messages. If you wish to attach a file, tap .

  • Page 33: Going Online

    Going online - 33 O I N G O N LI N E 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 To start browsing, open the Application menu and tap the Chrome or Browser icon.

  • Page 34: Setting Up Email

    34 - Going online To navigate forward and backward in your browser’s history, view your bookmarks, and open multiple pages, tap or slide the screen to display the navigation options at the bottom of the screen. To open multiple pages Tap to display all of your open tabs (tap again to close).

  • Page 35: Setting Up Your Google Email

    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 password when you first started your phone, follow the onscreen instructions.

  • Page 36: Play Store

    36 - Going online Play Store Important see FAQ and troubleshooting For connection issues with Play Store, on page 62 Tap Play Store from the Application menu to open Google Play. Here you can obtain a variety of add-on programs and apps to enhance the functionality of your smartphone.

  • Page 37: Google Hangouts

    Going online - 37 You may keep track of the download progress from both the app’s page and the notification area. Important Some apps may require payment before you can download them. You will need to have a Google Wallet account in order to pay for these apps, or a credit card number associated with your Google account.

  • Page 38: Maps, Navigation, Places And Latitude

    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. Maps, Navigation, Places 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.

  • Page 39: Acercloud Setup

    AcerCloud website: www.acer.com/acercloud Note To access files on other devices, your Cloud PC must be on and connected to the internet. If your PC has Always Connect, your PC may be in Sleep mode, but must be connected to a power supply (not battery power).

  • Page 40: Install Acercloud

    AcerCloudSetup. Follow the instructions to install AcerCloud. Sign in using your Acer ID Start the AcerCloud program from the desktop or Start Menu. If you already have an Acer ID, use your email address and password to sign in to your AcerCloud account.
  • Page 41 Note Make a note of the email address and password you used for your Acer Cloud ID. You must use this information to sign in to the AcerCloud service from each follow the instructions to register a new Acer ID.

  • Page 42: Acercloud Options

    You can download documents to other devices for long-term storage. If Acer Docs Upload is not available, click on the AcerCloud icon in the notification area (the bottom-right corner of the Windows desktop) and select Check for updates to install Acer Docs.
  • Page 43 AcerCloud setup - 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.

  • Page 44: Using The Camera

    44 - Using the Camera S I N G T H E A M E R A Your smartphone features a digital camera mounted on the rear. This section will take you through all the steps in taking photos and videos with your smartphone.
  • Page 45 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. Pause Time elapsed Remaining capacity* (appears briefly) Last picture / Stop recording video taken...

  • Page 46: Settings Menus

    46 - Using the Camera Tap the Settings icon to open the Settings menu. Settings menus General Note Some of the following settings are not available for the front camera. You may adjust the following: • Turn GPS info on or off: Stores GPS information in the image information.

  • Page 47: Taking A Photo

    Using the Camera - 47 • White balance: Compensate for different lighting environments. Auto Fluorescent Incandescent Cloudy Daylight • Image properties: Adjust the Sharpness and Contrast. • Anti-flicker: Choose from Off, 50 Hz, or 60 Hz. • Restore defaults: Restore the factory default settings. Camera You may adjust the following: •...

  • Page 48: Tshooting A Video

    48 - Using the Camera 4. Tap the Shutter button to take a picture. TShooting a video 1. Frame your subject and steady your smartphone and zoom in or out as needed. 2. Tap the Camcorder button to start taking a video. The icon will turn red to indicate that recording is in progress.

  • Page 49: Advanced Settings

    Advanced settings - 49 D V A N C E D S E T T I N G S Putting your smartphone in Airplane mode You can enter Airplane mode (also known as flight mode) to turn off telephone and Bluetooth functions and use your smartphone as a handheld device during a flight.

  • Page 50: Restarting Your Phone

    50 - Advanced settings 1. Press and hold the power button until you get the phone options menu. 2. Tap Airplane mode to switch it ON or OFF. Note When Airplane mode is active, the icon will be displayed in the Notification area.

  • Page 51: Adjusting Settings

    Advanced settings - 51 Adjusting settings Activating or deactivating connections Open the Application menu and tap Settings to manage your connection settings. Item Description Turn the data connection on or off and set SIM management roaming preferences. Wi-Fi Turn the Wi-Fi function on or off. Bluetooth Turn the Bluetooth function on or off.
  • Page 52 52 - Advanced settings Bluetooth connections For all Bluetooth settings, open the Application menu and tap Settings > Bluetooth. Here you can switch Bluetooth on or off, set a device name and discoverability. Tap SEARCH FOR DEVICES to scan for available devices. To connect to a device, tap the device in the list of available devices.

  • Page 53: Phone Network Settings

    Advanced settings - 53 Phone network settings In the Application menu tap Settings > More... > Mobile networks to adjust your network settings. You can turn data connection on or off when roaming, choose a preferred network mode, specify a network operator and define access point names.

  • Page 54: Phone Settings

    54 - Advanced settings Phone settings Many phone settings automatically configured by your smartphone when you insert a SIM card. The device will communicate with your provider and automatically obtain all necessary settings, such as network name, voice mail and text message center numbers. You can also view and modify these settings manually through the Call settings screen.

  • Page 55: Audio Profiles

    To adjust your phone’s display settings, in the Application menu tap Settings > Display. Item Description Theme Choose from Default or Acer. Wallpaper Change the Home screen’s wallpaper. Brightness Adjust screen brightness. Enable rotation of the screen when device is Auto-rotate screen tilted.

  • Page 56: Changing Language And Text Options

    56 - Advanced settings • 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 going to Settings >...

  • Page 57: Fm Radio

    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 account. Select the type of account and then follow the onscreen instructions. Google Sync In Google, you can set synchronization for Google services.

  • Page 58: Applications (Apps)

    58 - Advanced settings Tap the back icon to turn the radio off. Applications (apps) 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.
  • Page 59 Advanced settings - 59 smartphone is not locked. Press any key or tap the screen to see if the phone responds. Important You should only perform a clean boot when all other options have failed to restore your smartphone to an operational state. This will erase all your personal information, any contacts stored on your phone and any programs you installed.

  • Page 60: 60 - Accessories And Tips

    60 - Accessories and tips C C E S S O R I E S A N D T I P S This chapter shows you how to use accessories with your smartphone, as well as provide useful tips for when you are using your smartphone.

  • Page 61: Inserting A Microsd Card

    Accessories and tips - 61 4. When you have finished tap the Menu button and then tap Save. Important Some providers and countries do not allow the use of a smartphone as a modem over HSDPA. Please check with your provider before attempting to do so.

  • Page 62: 62 - Appendix

    62 - Appendix P P E N D I X FAQ and troubleshooting This section lists frequently asked questions that may arise during the use of your smartphone, and gives easy answers and solutions to these questions. Aspect Question Suggestions If the headset is plugged into the device, the speaker is automatically shut off.
  • Page 63 Appendix - 63 Aspect Question Suggestions 1. First check that you have a Wi-Fi or data connection and then try again. Some Wi-Fi "hotspots" require you to log in before accessing the internet. Why can’t I 2. If you still cannot connect, try Google Play connect to the adjusting your date/time settings.

  • Page 64: Other Sources Of Help

    Other sources of help For information on Refer to ... Up-to-date information regarding www.acer.com your smartphone mobile.acer.com Service enquiries www.acer.com/support...

  • Page 65: Warnings And Precautions

    Warnings and precautions - 65 A R N I N G S A N D P R E C A U T I O N S • Do not use this product near water. • Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand or table. If the product falls, it could be seriously damaged.

  • Page 66: Medical Devices

    66 - Warnings and precautions Operating environment Important For safety reasons, turn off all wireless or radio transmitting devices when using your smartphone device under the following conditions. These devices may include, but are not limited to: wireless LAN (WLAN), Bluetooth and/or 3G. Remember to follow any special regulations in force in any area, and always switch off your device when its use is prohibited or when it may cause interference or danger.

  • Page 67: Vehicles

    Warnings and precautions - 67 • Not carry the device near your pacemaker when the device is switched on. If you suspect interference, switch off your device, and move it. Hearing aids. Some digital wireless devices may interfere with some hearing aids.

  • Page 68: Emergency Calls

    68 - Warnings and precautions storage, and distribution areas; chemical plants; or where blasting operations are in progress. Areas with a potentially explosive atmospheres are often, but not always, clearly marked. They include below deck on boats, chemical transfer or storage facilities, vehicles using liquefied petroleum gas (such as propane or butane), and areas where the air contains chemicals or particles such as grain, dust or metal powders.
  • Page 69 Warnings and precautions - 69 3. DO be careful not to drop your smartphone or subject it to any strong impact. Do not place your 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 or when temperatures are below freezing point.

  • Page 70: Specifications

    70 - Specifications Note Specifications may vary depending on region and configuration. Performance • 1 GHz quad-core processor • System memory: • 512 MB RAM (depending on model) • 4 GB (depending on model) • Android operating system Display • 4" TFT LCD, capacitive touchscreen •...

  • Page 71: Connectivity

    - 71 Connectivity • Bluetooth 4.0 • IEEE 802.11b/g/n • GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz • UMTS 900 / 2100 MHz • HSPA+ / GPRS / EDGE • GPS * Frequency depends on model. *Camera • 2 MP rear camera •...

  • Page 72: 72 - End User License Agreement

    RESTRICTIONS You may NOT: that you may, after prior written notification to Acer, transfer the Software as a whole to 1. Use or copy the Software except as a third party so long as you do not retain provided in this Agreement;...
  • Page 73 TRADEMARKS This Agreement does not grant to you any rights in connection with any trademarks or service marks of Acer or of Acer's licensors or suppliers. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY...
  • Page 74 WITHOUT TERMINATION Without prejudice to any other rights, Acer may 2. Destroy or return to Acer the original and immediately terminate this Agreement without all copies of the Software; and notice if you fail to comply with any terms and 3.
  • Page 75 Software and Third Party Services is also Third Party Services, or the services and subject to additional terms and conditions and products of Acer's licensors' or suppliers' third policies which can be accessed through our party licensors. Your use of the Third Party global website.

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