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Page 1: User Guide
A210 A211 User Guide... - Page 2 © 2012. All Rights Reserved. Acer ICONIA TAB User Guide Model: A200 / A210 First issue: 02/2012 Acer ICONIA TAB Model number: __________________________________ Serial number*: ___________________________________ Date of purchase: ________________________________ Place of purchase: ________________________________ *Note: See “Card slot cover” on page 7 or “Where can I find my serial number ID?” on page 54.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of contents Getting to know your tablet Features and functions ..........5 Product registration . - Page 4 Setting up the Email application ........34 Online applications .
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Page 5: Features And Functions
When using your product for the first time, it is recommended that you immediately register it. This will give you access to useful benefits, such as: • Faster service from our trained representatives. • Membership in the Acer community: receive promotions and participate in customer surveys. • The latest news from Acer. -
Page 6: Unpacking Your Tablet
Your new tablet 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: • Acer ICONIA TAB A200 / A210 • Setup poster • USB cable •... -
Page 7: Left And Right Views
Left and right views Item Description Power button Long press to turn the tablet on, press briefly to turn the screen on/off or enter sleep mode; press and hold to turn the tablet off. 3.5 mm headphone jack Connects to stereo headphones. Micro USB port (Slave) Connects to a computer via a USB cable. -
Page 8: Led Indicators
Top and bottom views Item Description Volume control key Increases and decreases the tablet volume. Screen rotation lock Use this switch to lock the screen rotation or switch allow the screen to match the tablet’s orientation. Microphone Receives audio for video chats and Internet calls. Back view Item... -
Page 9: Using Your Tablet
Using your tablet Using the SIM card slot (only for Wi-Fi+3G models) Certain tablets include a SIM slot for internet access. To take full advantage of your tablet’s Internet capabilities, you should install a SIM card with data subscription before turning on your tablet. See “Installing a SIM card (only for Wi-Fi+3G models)”... -
Page 10: Turning On For The First Time
Note: It is normal for the tablet surface to become warm during charging or long periods of use. Warning: Only use the bundled power adapter to charge your device. Turning on for the first time To turn on your tablet, press and hold the power button until the tablet vibrates. Wait a moment for your tablet to bootup. -
Page 11: Using The Touchscreen
Some have been pre- installed on your tablet, while others may be downloaded from Google Play. The Home screen already features some useful controls and information. Application menu Search Navigation Acer Ring Time and Status Using the touchscreen... -
Page 12: Voice Search
Home screen. Acer Ring Tap this icon to display Acer Ring. This allows you to quickly and easily access your favorite applications and bookmarks. See “Acer Ring - quick launch” on page 13. - Page 13 It incorporates a number of useful tools in an easy-to-use interface. Tap the Ring icon at the bottom of the screen to display Acer Ring. The left side of Acer Ring controls the volume and the right side shows Browser bookmarks.
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Page 14: Status And Notification Area
The application menu The application menu displays applications and widgets available on your tablet. Applications are displayed in alphabetical order. If more applications are available, an outline of the second page will be shown on the side of the screen. Swipe the outline towards the center of the screen to switch pages. -
Page 15: Status And Notification Icons
Tap the status icons to view more status information and a summary of events. Tap the status area again to view more controls. While viewing a notification, tap the summary to see more information, if available. Some event summaries include controls, such as media controls if music is playing. - Page 16 Notification icons Icon Description Icon Description Alarm is set Speaker is silenced New Gmail message Tablet microphone is off New Google Talk message GPS is on Upcoming event Receiving location data from Song is playing Syncing data SD card or USB storage is full Sync is on Tablet is connected to PC via Problem with sign-in or sync...
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Page 17: Personalizing The Home Screen
Icon Description Icon Description Connected to HDPA network New/unread SMS/MMS Connected to HSDPA network Problem with sending SMS/ Roaming Carrier data use threshold exceeded No signal Personalizing the Home screen You may personalize your Home screen by adding or removing application shortcuts or widgets, and by changing the wallpaper. -
Page 18: Resizing A Widget
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. To move the item to a different Home screen, drag it to the side of the screen, the Home screen will switch to the screen in that direction. -
Page 19: The Onscreen Keyboard
The onscreen keyboard When you tap a text box to enter text, an onscreen keyboard will appear. Simply tap on keys to enter text. Tap the ?123 button to see numbers and special characters, and then tap the ~ \ { key to see more options. -
Page 20: Xt9 Text Input
Changing the keyboard To use a different keyboard type, tap the Keyboard status icon; this will open a menu listing the text input methods available on your tablet. Tap your preferred input method. Typically three options are available: Android Keyboard, Google voice typing and XT9 Text Input. -
Page 21: Editing Text
Editing text You can select and edit text in certain applications, such as text you have entered in a text field. Selected text can be cut or copied and later pasted within the same application, or to a different application. Note: Certain applications may not support text selection, or only support it in certain areas. - Page 22 If you previously copied (see below) text, tap where you want to insert the text. A PASTE button appears briefly below the cursor. Tap the button to paste the text. To replace a word, double tap the word. A PASTE button appears above the word.
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Page 23: Locking Your Tablet
Locking your tablet If you will not use your tablet for a while, briefly press the power button to lock access. This saves power and ensures your tablet does not unintentionally use any services. Your tablet will lock automatically if it is not used after a while. To change the delay, tap APPS >... -
Page 24: Shutting Down Your Tablet
Note: If you forget an unlock pattern, please refer to “Unlock pattern“ on page Shutting down your tablet If you won’t use your tablet for an extended period of time, turn it off to save battery power. To turn off your tablet (even when locked), press and hold the power button for one second. -
Page 25: Connecting Devices To Your Tablet
Connecting devices to your tablet Connecting to AC power See “Charging your tablet” on page 9. Inserting a microSD card (optional) You may install a microSD card to expand your device's storage space. Note: Your tablet only supports microSD cards that use the FAT or FAT32 file system. -
Page 26: Transferring Files Between Your Tablet And A Pc
After a short delay, your tablet's internal memory will be visible as a Portable Device in your PC’s file explorer. Select the Acer Iconia Tab icon to see your tablet’s internal memory and any additional memory (SD card or USB devices) -
Page 27: Connecting A Bluetooth Device
Turn Bluetooth on and tap Search for devices to scan for nearby devices. Note: Please check for updates to the tablet's software that may add support for additional Bluetooth devices. See “Updating your tablet’s operating system” on page 53. Accessories For a complete list of accessories, visit store.acer.com. Connecting a Bluetooth device... -
Page 28: Using A Cellular Data Network (Only For Wi-Fi+3G Models)
Using a cellular data network (only for Wi-Fi+3G models) ‘3G’, or data over a cellular network, is only available on models equiped with a SIM card slot, or through a separate 3G modem (not supplied - available from your mobile Internet provider, check for compatibility). Important: Please check the information provided by your mobile internet provider. -
Page 29: Adjusting Connection Settings
SIM card lock Your tablet 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. Note: If you need to turn the 3G network on or off see “Putting your tablet in Airplane mode”... -
Page 30: Internet Sharing
Tip: When you are traveling, manually selecting a network may help to reduce your roaming charges. Check with your service provider for the network offering the most competitive rates at your destination. Disable data when roaming You can prevent your tablet from transmitting data over other carriers’ mobile networks when you are traveling and leave an area that is covered by your carrier’s networks. - Page 31 Tethering via USB If you wish to share your mobile Internet connection with a computer, you can connect your tablet to a PC using the supplied USB cable. 1. Plug the USB sync cable into the micro USB port on your tablet. 2.
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Page 32: Going Online
Going online Managing Wi-Fi connections If you did not connect to a Wi-Fi network when you first started your tablet, or want to connect to a new network, tap APPS > Settings > Wi-Fi to manage your connection settings. Alternatively, tap the Wi-Fi status icon in the bottom-right corner of the screen. -
Page 33: Setting Up Gmail
You may open multiple tabs. When a page is open, press the small tab with a plus sign. Simply tap one of the tabs across the top of the screen to switch pages. New tab Pinch to zoom in or out of pages. Tap and hold an item on a page to open a contextual menu. -
Page 34: Setting Up The Email Application
Setting up the Email application The Email application enables you to access email from most popular email providers. Most accounts can be set up in two steps. Open the application menu and then tap Email to start setting up your email access. If necessary, enter your email address and tap Manual setup to enter the parameters manually. -
Page 35: Google Play
Item Description Polaris Office View, edit, and create Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint files. In addition, you can extract ZIP files and view PDFs and images. Polaris Office support: • Polaris Office doesn’t support documents with password protection. • Microsoft Office 2010 files are not fully supported on the current version of Polaris Office. - Page 36 You can browse Google Play by category or tap the search icon to search for a specific application. Once you have selected an application, tap the DOWNLOAD button to download and install the application. You will be told which services (contact information, wireless access, GPS, etc.) the application requires access in order to function correctly.
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Page 37: Google Talk
Using downloaded applications Once you’ve downloaded and installed an application, you may find it in the APPS or WIDGETS sections of the Application menu. Certain applications provide both an App and widgets, or only provide a widget (with no application icon). See “Personalizing the Home screen” on page 17. Uninstalling downloaded applications Once you’ve downloaded and installed an application, you may uninstall the application by pressing and holding the application icon and dragging it to the... -
Page 38: Playing Music And Video
Playing music and video Multimedia playback Your tablet comes supplied with a variety of programs that you can use to enjoy multimedia content. Music Use Play Music to listen to music and other audio files that you download or copy from your computer. Tap APPS >... - Page 39 Tap this icon to control playback. Acer clear.fi Acer clear.fi streams media from, or to, other devices with clear.fi installed. Enjoy videos, photos and music, with clear.fi tools and applications. New Acer computers, tablets and smartphones come with clear.fi applications already installed, however, if you own another computer you can install clear.fi...
- Page 40 Viewing shared media The name in the top left corner shows which content from which device is being displayed. Tap the name to see a list of other devices if any are connected to your network. After a short delay, shared files and folders are shown in the main screen. Browse to the file you want to play, then tap to view or start playback.
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Page 41: Media Server
3. Select a file in the main window, then use the media controls to control the remote device. Which devices are compatible? Certified Acer devices with clear.fi or DLNA software can be used with the clear.fi software. These include DLNA-compliant PCs, smartphones, and NAS (Network Attached Storage) devices. -
Page 42: Managing People And Contacts
Managing people and contacts Your tablet features an address book that allows you to save contacts to the internal memory, SIM card or your Google account. Tap People from the application menu to view your contacts. If you don’t have any contacts stored on your tablet, you can sync with your Google account contacts, import contacts from a contact data file (vCard or csv) or add a new contact. -
Page 43: Editing A Contact
Editing a contact If you have opened an new or existing contact you can enter information about the contact: Simply tap on a box and type the appropriate information. Click on the arrow next to the name entry to see options, such as adding a name prefix or phonetic name. To enter multiple entries, such as separate entries for mobile and home phone numbers, tap the plus sign to create a second entry. -
Page 44: Starred Contacts
Starred contacts You may quickly access your favorite contacts by adding a star. First open the contact, then tap the star next to the contact’s name. Tap All contacts and select Starred to see only your favorite contacts. Editing a contact on your computer If you have synchronized your Google account and contacts, you can use your computer to access and edit your contact list. -
Page 45: Using The Camera And Camcorder
Using the camera and camcorder Your tablet features a 2-megapixel digital camera mounted on the front. This section will take you through all the steps in taking photos and videos with your tablet. Note: It is recommended that you insert a microSD card into the microSD slot before using the camera. -
Page 46: Taking A Photo
Icon Description Camcorder mode Switches to the camcorder (video recorder). Camera mode Switches to the camera. Camera options Icon Description White balance Change the color balance to match the lighting: Auto, Incandescent, Daylight, Fluorescent or Cloudy. Exposure Increase or decrease image exposure: +2, +1, 0, -1, -2. Camera settings Activate or change special settings: Store location, Picture size, Storage source and Restore defaults. -
Page 47: Camcorder Icons And Indicators
Camcorder icons and indicators Tap the camcorder icon to switch to camcorder mode. Icon Description Zoom in Crop and enlarge the center of the screen. When using zoom, the image on the screen does not represent the quality of the final video. Zoom out You may only zoom out after you have zoomed in. -
Page 48: Shooting A Video
Icon Description Video quality Change the video resolution: HD (720p) or VGA. Camcorder settings Activate or change special settings: Store location, Storage source and Restore defaults. • Set if the location (from GPS) is stored in the video information. • Use Internal Storage or the SD card (only available if a microSD card has been inserted). -
Page 49: Advanced Settings
Advanced settings Access Settings from the Application menu. Tap APPS, then Settings. Wireless & Networks Activating or deactivating connections Open the Application menu and tap Settings. Under WIRELESS & NETWORKS each connection has an ON/OFF switch that controls the connection. Tap an entry to manage your connection settings. -
Page 50: Device
Data Usage The Data Usage section shows how much data has been transmitted to your tablet, either in total or for each App. This information is useful if you are using a metered service. Putting your tablet in Airplane mode You can enter Airplane mode (also known as flight mode) to turn off network and Bluetooth functions and use your tablet during a flight. -
Page 51: Uninstalling An Application
Adjust Acer Ring settings by tapping APPS > Settings > Ring. Item Description Enable Ring icon Select or clear the check box to enable or disable the Acer Ring from appearing in the bottom of the screen. Top, Bottom, Left, Select which application shortcuts you want to appear in the Right shortcut Acer Ring. -
Page 52: Personal
Alternatively, you can go to APPS > Settings and select Apps. Tap the application you wish to uninstall, tap Uninstall and confirm the uninstall. Warning! You should only remove programs if you are familiar with the Android operating system. Personal Synchronization You can configure synchronization options for many applications on your tablet. -
Page 53: Updating Your Tablet's Operating System
Your tablet will set the date and time based on information it receives from the network. Setting alarms There are two predefined alarms on your tablet by default. To add or edit alarm settings, tap Clock in the application menu and tap Set alarm. Tap Add alarm to create a new alarm, or tap the check box next to a preset alarm to turn it on or off. -
Page 54: Faq And Troubleshooting
FAQ and troubleshooting This section lists frequently asked questions that may arise during the use of your tablet, and gives easy answers and solutions to these questions. Aspect Question Answer Audio Why is there no If the headset is plugged into the device, sound coming from the speaker is automatically shut off. -
Page 55: Other Sources Of Help
Note: You must have an active Google account on the tablet and an Internet connection. If this option is not available please contact you local Acer service center. Heat The tablet heats up It is normal for the device to heat up when charging or when charging. -
Page 56: Specifications
Specifications Performance A200 / A201 A210 / A211 ® ™ ® ™ • NVIDIA Tegra 2 mobile • NVIDIA Tegra 3 mobile processor processor ® ™ ® ™ • Dual-Core ARM Cortex • Quad-Core ARM Cortex • System memory: • System memory: •... - Page 57 3G support (only available on Wi-Fi+3G models) • aGPS • GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 • UMTS 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 • HSDPA 7.2 Mbps / HSUPA 5.76 Mbps / EDGE / GPRS • Optional HSDPA 21 Mbps Camera •...
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Page 58: End User License Agreement
Sublicense or otherwise make the Software available to third parties, except that you may, after prior written notification to Acer, transfer the Software as a whole to a third party so long as you do not retain any copies of the Software and such third party accepts the terms of this Agreement. - Page 59 Third Party Software in any manner that could interfere with any other party's use and enjoyment of the Third Party Services, or the services and products of Acer's licensors' or suppliers' third party licensors. Your use of the Third Party Software and Third Party Services is also subject to additional terms and conditions and policies which can be accessed through our global website.