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Acer Liquid Z500 Duo User’s Manual

Model: Z500

This revision: September 2014

Acer Liquid Z500 Duo Smartphone

Model number:_______________________________________________

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Date of purchase: ____________________________________________

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Table of contents - 3

TABLE 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 .............................................. 9

Using your smartphone 10

Turning on for the first time.................... 10

Entering your PIN...................................... 10

Activating a new SIM card ........................ 10

Locking your smartphone ...................... 10

Waking your smartphone ......................... 11

Navigating through menus and options . 11

Using the touchscreen........................... 12

Onscreen keyboards ............................. 13

Google keyboard....................................... 13

Predictive text ........................................... 14

The Home screen .................................. 14

Search....................................................... 14

The extended Home screen...................... 15

Personalizing the Home screen ................ 15

The Application (Apps) menu.................... 18

Notification and status area ...................... 18

Multitasking ............................................... 19

Managing contacts 21

Managing your contacts ........................ 21

Adding a contact ....................................... 21

Making calls 23

Before making a call .............................. 23

Making a call.......................................... 24

Dialing a number from Call History ........... 24

Viewing missed calls................................. 25

Making a call to one of your contacts........ 25

Dialing an international number ................ 25

Direct dial widget....................................... 26

The voice call screen............................. 26

Answering or declining a call .................... 27

Conference calls ....................................... 28

Internet calling 29

Adding an internet calling account......... 29

Editing or removing an internet calling

account .................................................. 29

Using internet calling ............................. 29

Receiving internet calls.......................... 29

Calling a contact’s internet calling

address.................................................. 30

Calling a phone number using internet

calling .................................................... 30

Messaging 31

Creating a new message ....................... 31

Replying to a message .......................... 32

Multimedia messages ............................ 33

Receiving multimedia messages .............. 33

Going online 35

Browsing the internet ............................. 35

Using the browser .................................... 35

Setting up Email..................................... 36

Google services ..................................... 36

Setting up your Google email ................... 36

Voice search ............................................. 37

Play Store ................................................. 38

Google Hangouts...................................... 39

Maps, Navigation, Places and Latitude .... 40

Using the Camera 41

Camera/camcorder icons and indicators 41

Mode Selector........................................... 43

Settings menus ......................................... 45

Taking a photo ....................................... 46

Shooting a video .................................... 46

Supported formats .................................... 46

Viewing photos and videos .................... 46

Geotagging ............................................ 47

Advanced settings 48

Putting your smartphone in Airplane

mode...................................................... 48

Turning Airplane mode on or off ............... 48

Restarting your phone ........................... 49

Adjusting settings................................... 50

Activating or deactivating connections...... 50

Phone network settings ............................ 52

Phone settings .......................................... 53

Sound ....................................................... 53

Audio profiles ............................................ 54

Display ...................................................... 54

Setting the date and time.......................... 55

Setting alarms........................................... 55

Changing language and text options ........ 55

Connecting to a PC................................ 56

Synchronization ........................................ 56

FM radio................................................. 57

Applications (apps) ................................ 58

Closing an app.......................................... 58

Uninstalling an app ................................... 58

Restoring to factory settings .................. 59

Accessories and tips 60

Using the headset.................................. 60

Using a Bluetooth headset..................... 60

Creating a new access point..................... 60

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Inserting a microSD card ....................... 61

Managing your SIM cards 62

SIM Management..................................... 62

Appendix 65

FAQ and troubleshooting ....................... 65

Other sources of help............................. 67

Warnings and precautions 68

Medical devices ....................................... 69

Vehicles ................................................... 70

Potentially explosive environments.......... 70

Emergency calls..................................... 71

Taking care of your smartphone............. 71

Specifications ......................................... 73

Performance ............................................. 73

Display ...................................................... 73

Multimedia ................................................ 73

USB connector.......................................... 73

Connectivity .............................................. 74

Camera ..................................................... 74

Expansion ................................................. 74

Battery ...................................................... 74

Dimensions ............................................... 74

End User License Agreement 75

Setting up - 5

SETTING UP

Unpacking your smartphone

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

• AC adapter

• Headset

Getting to know your smartphone

Views

Note

In-box content varies depending on country and region.

6 - Setting up

No. Item Description

1 3.5 mm headphone jack Connects to stereo headphones.

2 Power button Press to turn the screen on/off or enter sleep

mode; press and hold to turn the smartphone on

or off.

3 Light and proximity

sensors

Detect ambient light and proximity to automatically

adjust screen brightness or turn the screen on or

off.

4 Phone speaker Emits audio from your smartphone; suitable for

holding to your ear.

5 Front-facing camera Use for self-portrait images and online video chat.

6 Touchscreen 5-inch capacitive touchscreen to display data,

phone content and enter information.

7 Handsfree stereo

speakers

Emit stereo audio from your smartphone; suitable

for handsfree use.

8 Flash LED flash for camera.

9 Camera A camera for taking high-resolution images.

10 Second microphone For noise cancellation.

11 AcerRAPID button Shortcut button to answer incoming calls. Long

press to launch the camera app; short press to

launch a designated app (default app is Google

Play Music).

12 Volume up/down button Increases or decreases the phone volume.

13 Microphone Internal microphone.

14 Micro USB connector Connects to a USB cable/charger.

Setting up - 7

Charging the battery

For initial use, you need to charge your smartphone 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.

Installing a SIM or microSD card

To take full advantage of your smartphone’s telephony capabilities,

you must install a SIM card.

Your new phone has multiple SIM card holders; install any

combination of SIM cards.

Additionally, you may wish to increase your smartphone’s storage by

inserting a microSD card into the labeled slot.

1. Turn off the phone by pressing and holding the power button.

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2. Insert your fingernail into the cutout between the cover and the

phone. Unclip the cover and lift off the cover.

3. Insert the SIM or microSD card as shown.

Note

Ensure that the microSD card is inserted all the way into the card slot.

microSD card

SIM 1

SIM 2

Setting up - 9

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.

To cancel the SIM lock, contact your network provider.

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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 turns on. You will then be asked to

configure some settings before you can use your smartphone.

Follow the onscreen instructions to complete setup.

If you have Internet access, your smartphone allows you to

synchronize information with a Google account.

You may create or sign in to an existing Google account, which will be

used to synchronize your contact list, email, calendar and other

information. Open the Application menu and then tap Settings > Add

account. Tap the type of account you want to add (e.g. Google). You

will need internet access to complete the synchronization process.

You can create and easily access multiple Google accounts.

Entering your PIN

When you install a SIM card for the first time, you may need to enter a

PIN using the onscreen number pad.

Activating a new SIM card

If you are using your SIM card for the first time, it may require

activation. Contact your network operator for details on how to do this.

Locking your smartphone

If you will not use your smartphone for a while, briefly press the power

button to lock access. This saves battery power and ensures your

Important

Depending on your settings, you may be required to enter your PIN

each time you switch on the phone function.

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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.

Press the power button to wake your smartphone. Unlock your

smartphone by sliding your finger from one side of the screen to the

other (it works both ways).

For additional security, you may set an unlock pattern, a set of dots

that must be touched in the correct order to access the phone. Open

the Application menu and then tap Settings > Security > Screen

lock. If you forget your unlock pattern, please refer to Unlock pattern

on page 67.

You may also directly enter the lock screen apps. Tap and hold the

lock screen icon, move your finger in any direction, and release. The

phone unlocks and opens that app.

Navigating through menus and options

To navigate through menus and options,

there are three buttons beneath the

screen.

Back

Home

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Back

Tap this button to go to the previous page, or to go up one level in a

menu.

Home

Tap this button to go directly to the Home screen. Tap and hold this

button to open Search.

Tap this button to see recently opened apps. Tap an app to open it.

Acer Float apps display at the bottom of the Menu screen. Tap a Float

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

doing visible. You can customize which Float apps display below. Tap

to the right of the Float apps. Choose from float Browser,

Buttons, Calculator, Camera, Maps, Notes, Stopwatch, and Text.

Tap and hold the Menu button to open a menu of actions that are valid

for the current app or screen. Tap anywhere on the screen to return to

the Home screen. See Multitasking on page 19.

Using the touchscreen

Your smartphone uses a touchscreen for selecting items and entering

information. Use your finger to tap the screen.

Tap: Touch the screen once to open items and select options.

Drag: Hold your finger on the screen and drag across the screen to

select text and images.

Tap and hold: Tap and hold an item to see a list of actions available

for that item. On the pop-up menu that appears, tap the action you

want to perform.

Scroll: To scroll up or down the screen, simply drag your finger up or

down the screen in the direction that you want to scroll.

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Onscreen keyboards

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.

Tap the ?123 button to see numbers and

special characters, and then tap the =\< key to see even more.

You can choose another input language by tapping and holding the

comma. Alternatively, you can open the Application menu and then

tap Settings > Language & input. Then tap the Settings button next

to Google keyboard > Input languages. The keyboard layout

changes according to the selected language.

After setting up more than one language, the world button

appears next to the space bar. Tap this button to quickly toggle

between multiple input languages.

Text assistance

The Google keyboard has various features that assist you to enter

correct text. In the Application menu, tap Settings > Language &

input. Then tap the Settings button next to Google keyboard. From

here you can enable or disable several keyboard-related settings.

Changing the text input method

To change the input method, in the Application menu tap Settings >

Language & input > Default and then select your preferred input

method.

Note

The keyboard layout varies slightly, depending on the application and

information that is required.

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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. The word list changes after every key

press. If the word you need is displayed, you can tap on it to insert it

into your text.

The Home screen

The Home screen gives you quick access to information and simple

controls with widgets or shortcuts. These display information such as

the time and weather, or provide additional controls and direct access

to apps and other frequently used features of your smartphone.

At the bottom of the screen is the application dock which displays

default apps. Tap an icon to open the app. Tap the Application menu

icon in the middle of the application dock to view your apps. To

change apps, see Changing application dock icons on page 17.

To search for apps, files or for information on the Internet,

tap the Google icon.

Enter the text you want to find and tap or tap one of the

suggestions, apps or files shown in the list.

Time and Status

Widget

Application (Apps) menu

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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 35.

Voice search

If voice search is available, tap the microphone and speak your

search request. See Voice search on page 37.

The extended Home screen

The Home screen extends to either side of the screen, giving you

more room to add icons, widgets or features. To view the extended

screen, slide your finger to the left or right.

Personalizing the Home screen

You may personalize your Home screen by adding or removing app

shortcuts or widgets, and by changing the wallpaper.

Adding and removing shortcuts and widgets

To add shortcuts or widgets, tap the Application menu. Then tap

Apps to see a list of shortcuts to apps you can drag to a Home

screen.

Tap Widgets to see small apps and links (such as custom shortcuts,

contacts or bookmarks) that you can add to a Home screen. Widgets

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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. To view information about the app or widget,

drag it to the icon at the top of 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.

Release the item when it is positioned correctly.

To remove a shortcut or widget from the Home screen, tap and drag it

to Remove at the top of the screen.

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Resizing widgets

Some widgets can be resized. 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

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 folder icon to

display the apps inside and then tap and hold the app icon that you

want to remove. Drag and drop the icon on Remove that will appear

at the top of the screen.

To delete a folder, tap and hold on the folder and then drag and drop

the folder on Remove that will appear at the top of the screen.

Changing application dock icons

You can set icons for installed apps in the application dock. Open the

Application menu and find the app you want to add. Tap and hold the

icon, then drag it to any open position in the dock. Dragging the new

app to an existing dock icon will create a folder for both icons.

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To remove an icon from the dock, tap and hold the icon to select it.

Either drag the icon to a different location outside the dock or to

Remove at the top of the screen.

Changing the wallpaper

In the Application menu, tap Settings > Display > Wallpaper.

Choose from images stored in the Gallery, Live Wallpapers (featuring

animated or interactive backgrounds), Photos, Video Wallpaper

(enabling you to use videos as your background), or Wallpapers.

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.

To quickly jump to apps or widgets, tap Apps or Widgets at the top of

the Application menu.

Notification and status area

Notification and status icons are shown at the top of the screen. The

top-right area displays a variety of status information, such as Wi-Fi

Using your smartphone - 19

connectivity, signal strength, battery status, and time. The top-left

area displays event icons, such as a new message.

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. Tap the Menu

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button to quickly navigate back and forth between previously-opened

apps.

Note

To extend battery life, it is better to close an app when you’ve finished using

it. Do this by either pressing the Back key until it closes or the Menu button

and selecting Exit (if available).

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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 the People app from the Application menu or tap All contacts

from the Dialer to view your contacts.

If you don’t have any contacts stored on your phone, you can import

your Google account contacts, add a new contact or import contacts

from your SIM or SD card. Open the People app from the Application

menu and then tap to add a contact, to search for a contact, or

tap the Menu button to open the menu.

Adding a contact

Tap to add a new contact. You may also scan a person’s profile

barcode to add the person to your contact list or group.

22 - 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:

• IM addresses.

• Add any personal notes about the contact.

• Phonetic name

• Link a website

To assign an image to your contact, tap the silhouette and select

whether to take a photo or select an image from your smartphone’s

picture gallery.

When done, click Done at the top of the screen.

Tapping on the contacts name will bring up their profile. Tap while

viewing a contact’s profile to edit, share, delete, or print the contact.

You may also set a ringtone for the contact, block incoming calls from

this contact, or place the contact on your Home screen.

You may also create a contact from an already dialed or received

number, see Saving a dialed number to contacts on page 28.

Making calls - 23

MAKING 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 is connected to the network before you make a

call. You can confirm the phone status from the Notification area.

Note

Status and notification icon colors may vary.

Icon Description

Not connected to the network: You are unable to make a

call.

Connected to the network: You may make a call.

Airplane mode: Wireless connectivity disconnected (Wi-Fi,

Bluetooth, 2G and 3G). Please disable airplane mode

before trying to make a call.

24 - 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.

Dialing a number from Call History

Your call history can be viewed by tapping the Call History button.

It displays recent received, dialed, and missed calls.

Tap the phone icon to redial. To view call details and other options,

tap the number or contact’s name.

Note

If you have multiple SIMs inserted in the phone, you will be asked which SIM

to use before the call is connected. To select a SIM, just tap the name of the

carrier.

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Viewing missed calls

Missed call notifications are displayed in the following three areas:

1. The Notification area with the missed call icon. Open the

Notification area and tap the 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). Tap Phone from either the Home screen or the

Application menu to directly display the missed call details.

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. Tap the All contacts to view your contacts.

2. Tap on a contact to call them.

Calling a contact from the Contacts app

1. Tap the People icon the Application menu to view your contacts.

2. Tap on a contact to open their profile.

3. Tap on the contact’s phone number to call them.

Dialing an international number

When dialing international numbers, there is no need to enter the

international direct dialing prefix (’00’ etc.) before the country code.

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Simply tap and hold 0+ on the onscreen number pad until + appears

onscreen.

Direct dial widget

You may add a direct dial widget for a contact on your Home 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 be able to select a contact to associate

with that particular widget on your Home screen.

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 when connected to a

call. You can even set this "floating" dialog box as the default voice

call screen. To do so, from the Home screen tap Phone > >

Settings. Ensure the Float Caller check box is selected.

Important

International call rates can vary greatly depending on the country you

are calling and your network provider. We suggest you check all call

rates with your network provider, to avoid excessive phone bills. If you

are using your smartphone abroad, roaming charges will apply.

Consult your network provider for roaming rates specific to the country

you are visiting before you leave.

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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

message, tap the icon and select a message.

Ending a call

To end a call, tap from the voice call screen.

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Voice call options (call screen minimized)

Icon Description

Close Float Caller and maximize the call screen.

Access the keypad while a call is in progress.

End the call.

Speakerphone.

Mute a call.

Saving a dialed number to contacts

You can save a number you have dialed to your contacts for future

use.

1. From the Call History , tap the number and then tap Add to

contacts .

2. Tap Create new contact and enter the information. See Adding a

contact on page 21.

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.

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INTERNET 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 then Internet Call .

Enable internet calling by tapping Use Internet calling. Tap

Accounts > ADD ACCOUNT to add an internet calling account.

Enter the Username, Password, and Server information and if you

want this new account to be your primary internet calling account, tap

Set as primary account. You can also configure optional settings

such as Display name, Outbound proxy address, Port number,

Transport type, and Send keep-alive.

Editing or removing an internet calling account

Open an existing internet calling account and make the edits you want

on the SIP account details. Tap Save to save your changes, tap

Discard to discard the changes, or tap the Menu button and then

select Remove account to delete the existing account.

Using internet calling

You can configure your phone to use internet calling (when you’re

connected to Wi-Fi) for all calls, only for internet calls, or to ask each

time you place a call.

Receiving internet calls

Once your have created an internet calling account, you can toggle off

and on the internet calling feature on your phone. From the Home

screen, tap Phone. If open, tap the Back button to close the onscreen

number pad. Tap then Internet Call. Enable internet calling by

tapping Use Internet calling.

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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.

Calling a phone number using internet calling

If you have configured your phone to place all calls using internet

calling or to ask for each call, you may also call a phone number using

internet call, whenever you are connected to a wireless network.

Dial the number and tap , or select the contact you wish to place a

call to, then tap the internet call account you want to use to make the

call.

Note

Many modern internet calling apps automatically "connect" to any of your

Android contacts who also have that service. Any connected services will be

listed under "connections" in the contact’s profile.

Important

Calling a phone number using internet calling requires that your

service provider supports it, and may incur additional charges. Please

contact your service provider if you have any questions.

Messaging - 31

MESSAGING

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.

To access Messaging, open the Application menu and tap

Messaging on the Home screen.

Creating a new message

You can use your phone to compose text (SMS) and multimedia

(MMS) messages.

Tap to compose a new message.

Tap to add contacts from your contacts list (People), or tap the

Type name or number field to enter the recipient’s phone number or

name directly. Suggested contacts will be displayed in a drop-down

Note

If you have multiple SIMs inserted in the phone, you will be asked which SIM

to use before the message is sent. To select a SIM, just tap the name of the

carrier.

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list below the text field. To select a suggested contact, tap the

contact’s name.

Enter your message in the text box labeled Type text message.

Tap the Menu button to see what options 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 message icon at the bottom of the phone

displays the number of unread text messages.

Tap Messaging from the Application menu to view the message list

or open the Notification area to see a summary of the message. Tap

the summary to open the message list.

To reply to an SMS or MMS message, open the message from the

message list. Enter your text in the text box labeled Type text

message. Tap the Menu button to see available options.

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.

Option Description

Insert quick

text

Insert pre-defined text content.

Insert contact Add a contact to the recipients list.

Add subject Add a subject to the message.

Discard Discard the message.

Option Description

Select

message

Select multiple messages.

Insert quick

text

Insert pre-defined text content.

Insert contact Add a contact to the recipients list.

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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 appears at

the top of the screen and a notification message is displayed.

1. The notification message displays a summary of the message. Tap

View to view a summary of the message.

2. Tap Download to download the message content. Downloads can

take a long time, depending on your connection quality. If you reply

or open another app, the download will be stopped.

3. Tap the message to view the content.

4. To reply to the message, enter your text in the text box labeled Type

text message and tap the Send icon. Simple text replies will be

Add subject Add a subject to the message.

Add to

People

Add the other contact to your contacts list.

Chat settings Modify various messaging settings.

Option Description

Note

You need to set up an MMS profile before you can send MMS messages.

Normally, your smartphone will set up the profile for you based on information

retrieved from your provider.

Ask your network provider for the necessary information if you need to

manually set up the MMS profile.

Important

You may be charged to download message content, especially if you

are roaming. Please contact your provider if you have any questions.

34 - Messaging

sent as SMS messages. If you wish to attach a file, tap . You will

be presented with a menu of options.

5. When you have finished composing the message, tap Send.

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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

To start browsing, open the Application menu and tap Chrome.

To open a new website, tap the address box at the top of the page.

Enter the address using the keyboard and tap Go. You can zoom in or

out of pages by pinching or reverse pinching.

To navigate forward and backward in your browser’s history, add and

view your bookmarks, see recently-opened tabs, and other options,

tap the Menu icon .

To open multiple pages, tap to display all of your open tabs (tap

again to close). Tap a tab from the list to open it. To open a new tab,

36 - Going online

tap New tab. The number in the icon represents the number of open

tabs. To close a tab, simply swipe it off the screen to the left or right.

Setting up Email

Your smartphone enables you to access your email. Most popular

ISPs can be set up in two steps. In the Application menu tap Email to

start setting up your email account.

If necessary, enter your email address and tap Manual setup to enter

the parameters manually. Tap Next to finish the setup process.

Google services

You must activate a Google account before using Google services.

The first time you access Google services, you must read and accept

the Terms of Service.

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.

Note

Apps may not be available in all countries and regions.

Going online - 37

If you did not enter your Gmail account address and password when

you first started your phone, follow the onscreen instructions.

Composing an email

1. Make sure your smartphone is connected to a data or Wi-Fi

connection.

2. From the Application menu tap Gmail.

3. Tap .

4. Enter the recipient's email address, the subject and message.

5. When you are finished composing your message, tap .

Voice search

With voice actions, you can send text messages, place calls, send

emails, find directions of establishments, automatically call

establishments, search the internet and even send a note to yourself

using your voice. Tap Voice Search from the Application menu, or tap

the microphone icon on the Home screen.

38 - Going online

Play Store

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.

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, or music. Updates may add new

categories or change how to navigate Google Play at any time.

You can browse the store by category or tap the search icon to search

for a specific app.

Once you have selected an app, tap the Install button to download

and install the app. You will be told which services the app requires

access in order to function correctly (e.g. contact information, wireless

access, GPS). If none of these services seem unusual, tap Accept &

download to proceed with the installation.

Important

For connection issues with Play Store, see FAQ and troubleshooting

on page 65

Going online - 39

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 installed 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). See Personalizing the Home screen on

page 15.

Uninstalling downloaded apps

Once you’ve downloaded and installed an app, you may uninstall the

app by opening the Application menu and tapping Settings > Apps.

In the downloaded tab, select the app you wish to uninstall and tap

Uninstall. Deleting an app icon from the Home screen only deletes

the shortcut.

Google Hangouts

Tap Hangouts from the Application menu to open Google Hangouts.

Here you can see a list of your contacts connected to Google

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.

40 - 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. Also, view where your friends are, places of interest, and

local businesses.

Using the map

Tap the Maps icon in the Application menu. Drag the map with your

finger to move the map around.

To zoom in or out:

1. Double tap a location on the map to zoom in on the location, and tap

once to zoom out, or

2. Touch an area with two fingers at once and spread them apart to

zoom in, and pinch them together to zoom out.

Note

Maps does not have information about every location. Some locations may

not have all zoom levels.

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USING THE CAMERA

Your smartphone features a digital camera mounted on the front and

rear. This section will take you through all the steps in taking photos

and videos with your smartphone.

To activate the camera, open the Application menu and tap Camera.

Camera/camcorder icons and indicators

Last picture /

Shutter button

Settings

Camcorder

Flash

video taken

Favorite Shot selector

Mode selector

Zoom

Switch camera

Quick settings

The camera window provides multiple controls on the image screen.

Tap the Shutter button

or press the volume key to take a picture. Tap

the thumbnail image to open the gallery.

42 - Using the Camera

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 Stop recording button to stop filming.

Flash

Last picture /

Shutter button

video taken

Pause

Stop recording

Zoom

Time elapsed

Quick settings

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Mode Selector

Tap the Mode selector icon to open the list of modes you can choose

from. Tap the icons along the top to select different items.

Camera

Capture mode: Select a capture mode.

Scene mode: Adjust photo parameters for a particular environment.

Color effect: Applies a color effect to the image.

Normal Bright Magic

HDR Smile Shutter

Panorama Multi-angle view

Beautification Presentation

Best Shot Live Photo

Off Night portrait

Automatic Backlight

Landscape Backlight portrait

Night Portrait

None Negative

Mono Aqua

44 - Using the Camera

Camcorder

The camcorder’s scene mode changes depending on the record

mode setting (see table below).

White balance

Compensate for different lighting environments.

Image properties

Adjust the Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, and Sharpness.

Self-timer

Set the delay before the shutter is activated.

Sepia

Record mode (normal) Record mode (Time lapse)

Scene mode Night Timer

Automatic Fluorescent

Daylight Incandescent

Cloudy

Using the Camera - 45

Settings menus

Tap the Settings icon to open the Settings menu.

Photo

You may adjust the following:

• Set the Resolution value and aspect ratio.

• Set the ISO value.

• Set the Favorite shot: assign a mode to the "favorite shot" button.

• Turn Continuous shutter on or off: Tap and hold the shutter button

for continuous images.

• Turn Touch to Capture on or off: Touch anywhere on screen to take

a picture.

• Turn Posture Detection on or off: Displays an on-screen icon when

camera or subject movement is detected.

• Turn the on-screen Grid on or off.

Note

Some of the following settings are not available for the front camera.

46 - Using the Camera

Video

You may adjust the following:

• Turn Video stabilizer on or off.

• Set the video Resolution.

• Turn Audio on or off.

Other

You may adjust the following:

• Turn GPS Location info on or off: Stores GPS information in the

image information.

• Set the Storage location for the images.

• Choose to Reset to default camera settings.

Taking a photo

1. Ensure you have adjusted the settings described above.

2. Frame your subject and steady your smartphone.

3. Zoom in or out as needed.

4. Tap 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. Tap the Camcorder button to start taking a video. Tap the Pause or

Stop recording buttons.

Supported formats

Viewing photos and videos

After you have taken your photo or video, it is automatically saved.

Once you have taken a photo or video, you can view it in Gallery by

Note

To see supported image, video, and audio formats, see Multimedia on

page 73

Using the Camera - 47

tapping the thumbnail in the corner of the image screen. Alternatively,

open the Application menu and tap Gallery. From Gallery you can

share the file directly using various services. Services vary depending

on the file type.

You may also edit individual photos you have taken by tapping the

icon in the lower left-hand corner of the image.

Geotagging

Geotagging allows you to store the location where a photo or video

was taken right in the photo or video itself.

For the geotag to display, pictures must be taken with GPS Location

info turned on.

48 - Advanced settings

ADVANCED SETTINGS

Putting your smartphone in Airplane mode

You can enable 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. Check with your airline to make sure

this is permitted onboard.

Switch your smartphone off during takeoff and landing as it may

interfere with aircraft electronic systems.

Turning Airplane mode on or off

1. Open the Notification area.

2. Tap .

-OR-

Advanced settings - 49

1. Press and hold the power button until you get the phone options

menu.

2. Tap Airplane mode to switch it ON or OFF.

Restarting 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. Tap Restart.

Note

When Airplane mode is active, the

icon will be displayed in the Notification

area.

50 - Advanced settings

Adjusting settings

Activating or deactivating connections

Open the Application menu and tap Settings to manage your

connection settings.

If your phone is in Airplane mode, the option to turn Bluetooth on will

be disabled. Please refer to Putting your smartphone in Airplane

mode on page 48 for instructions on turning Airplane mode on or off.

Item Description

SIM management

Set a default SIM for particular functions

(such as voice calling or messaging), turn the

data connection on or off, set roaming

preferences and associate contacts with a

SIM.

Wi-Fi Turn the Wi-Fi function on or off.

Bluetooth Turn the Bluetooth function on or off.

Data usage

View an estimate of the mobile data used for

each SIM.

More...

Access additional connection settings:

Airplane mode: Disable all wireless

connections so you can safely use this device

onboard an aircraft.

Default SMS app: Choose which app serves

as the default SMS app.

Tethering & portable hotspot: Share your

phone’s mobile data connection via USB or as

a portable Wi-Fi hotspot.

VPN: Set up and manage Virtual Private

Networks.

Mobile networks: Set your options for

connecting to mobile networks.

USB Internet: Share your computer’s internet

connection via a USB cable. See Internet

sharing on page 51.

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Adjusting Bluetooth settings

You can use Bluetooth to exchange information between your

smartphone and other mobile devices.

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.

You may be asked to enter a PIN on both devices to establish the

connection.

To simply turn on or off Bluetooth, open the Notification area and tap

the Bluetooth button.

Internet sharing

Tethering via USB

If you wish to share your mobile internet connection with a computer,

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 into an available USB port on your

computer.

3. Push the Menu button and then tap Settings > More.. > USB

Internet.

52 - Advanced settings

Wi-Fi hotspot

You can turn your smartphone into a portable Wi-Fi hotspot to share

your mobile internet connection with up to 8 clients.

1. Push the Menu button and then tap Settings > More... > Tethering

& portable hotspot. Turn Wi-Fi hotspot ON.Tap Wi-Fi hotspot >

Set up Wi-Fi hotspot.

2. Set the Network SSID and adjust security between None and WPA2

PSK. Tap Save to finish.

Phone network settings

In the Application menu tap Settings > More... > Mobile networks to

adjust your network settings. To turn data roaming on or off, tap

Settings > SIM management > Roaming > Data roaming.

Selecting a network

Your phone will automatically detect your 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.

1. Open the Application menu and tap Settings > More... > Mobile

networks > Network operators > [Tap to choose the carrier] >

Select Manually.

2. Your phone will search for available networks.

3. Select your preferred network from the list generated. You phone

will attempt to register on the selected network.

-OR-

Note

When your smartphone is serving as a Wi-Fi hotspot, you can’t use your

phone’s apps to access the internet via its Wi-Fi connection.

Note

When you are traveling, manually selecting a network may help to reduce

your roaming charges. Check with your home service provider for the

network offering the most competitive rates at your destination.

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Tap Select automatically to connect to the available network with the

strongest signal. This may lead to your phone jumping between

networks when you move around.

Data usage control settings

Data usage controls let you monitor total usage by network type and

app and then set limits if needed.

Ensure Wi-Fi or mobile data is enabled before setting a limit. Access

data usage settings from the Application menu by tapping Settings >

Data usage.

Phone settings

Many phone settings are 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.

From the Home screen, tap Phone, then tap the Menu button >

Settings > Voice Call. Tap which settings you want to modify.

Sound

To adjust your phone’s sound settings, in the Application menu tap

Settings > Sound.

Note

Contact your service provider should you have any problems obtaining voice

mail and the text message service center numbers.

Item Description

Vibrate Vibrates the device for incoming calls.

Volumes

Adjust the Music, video, games & other

media; Ringtone; Notifications; and Alarm

volumes.

Phone ringtone Sets your default voice calls ringtone.

SIP call ringtone Sets your default SIP calls ringtone.

54 - Advanced settings

Adjusting the volume

Adjust the volume of your phone using the volume button on the side

of the phone. Alternatively, you can set the Music, video, games &

other media; Ringtone; Notifications; and Alarms volume by opening

the Application menu and tapping Settings > Sound > Volumes.

Audio profiles

To adjust your phone’s sound settings, in the Application menu tap

Settings > Audio profiles. Choose from General, Silent, Meeting, or

Outdoor.

Display

To adjust your phone’s display settings, in the Application menu tap

Settings > Display.

Default notification

sound

Set your phone’s default notification sound.

Dial pad touch tones Play tones when using dial pad.

Touch sounds

Play sounds when touching certain UI

elements.

Screen lock sound

Play sound when locking and unlocking the

screen.

Vibrate on touch

Vibrate when pressing soft keys and on

certain UI interactions.

Item Description

Lock screen

notifications

Enable displaying notifications on lock screen.

Theme Choose from Default or Acer.

Wallpaper Change the Home screen’s wallpaper.

Brightness Adjust screen brightness.

Auto-rotate screen

Enable rotation of the screen when device is

tilted.

Sleep

Adjust the delay before the screen

automatically turns off.

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Setting the date and time

To set the date and time, open the Application menu and tap Settings

> Date & time.

If you travel frequently or live in an area that uses daylight saving

time, activate Automatic date & time > Use network-provided time

from this menu. This will enable your smartphone to set the date and

time based on information it receives from the network.

Setting alarms

There are two predefined alarms on your phone by default. Tap Clock

in the Application menu, and then tap to edit alarm settings. You

may:

• Turn 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 going to Settings > Language & input.

Daydream

Controls what happens when the phone is

docked and/or sleeping.

Font size Change the default font size for the UI.

Wireless Display

Mirrors your device’s display on a compatible

monitor or display.

Pairing your device to the display is required

before use and may require a dongle. See the

instructions that came with your display or

dongle to pair.

Item Description

56 - Advanced settings

Connecting to a PC

If you wish to transfer information between

your device and your computer (either the

microSD card in your device or the device’s

internal memory), you can connect your device

to a PC using the supplied USB cable.

1. Plug the USB sync cable into the micro USB

connector on your phone.

2. Plug the USB client connector into an

available USB port on your computer.

3. Open the notification area and ensure your

USB connection method says Connected as

a media device. Your device will now be

available as a drive in your computer’s file

explorer. Tap Connected as a media

device to choose other connection methods.

Synchronization

You can sync your calendar, email and contacts on your phone and

never worry about losing them again. Sync in real time or adjust it as

you please. In the Application menu, tap Settings. Under

ACCOUNTS, tap the appropriate account and again under

Note

After turning on USB storage, you will not be able to access the files in the

microSD card or apps such as Gallery or Music.

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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. In your

Google account’s synchornization settings menu, tap the checkmark

next to the item you would like to have auto-sync. Tap again to

uncheck any for manual synchronization.

To manually synchronize an item, make sure the item is checked, tap

the Menu button and then tap Sync now.

FM radio

The FM radio allows you to listen to your favorite stations while on the

move. Headphones must be inserted to the 3.5 mm jack as the cable

functions as an antenna.

You can access the radio by tapping FM Radio from the Application

menu.

Note

You need a Google account to sync your calendar and appointments.

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. Select Stop to close the program.

Uninstalling an app

You can remove programs installed on your smartphone to free up

extra storage memory.

1. In the Application menu tap Settings > Apps.

2. Swipe over to the Downloaded tab.

3. Find the app in the list and tap on it.

4. Tap the Uninstall button and then tap OK.

Important

You should only remove programs if you are familiar with the Android

operating system.

Advanced settings - 59

Restoring to factory settings

You may perform a clean boot to restore your smartphone 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 Application menu. Tap Backup & reset > Factory data reset >

Reset phone and then Erase everything to format your phone.

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.

60 - Accessories and tips

ACCESSORIES AND TIPS

This chapter shows you how to use accessories with your

smartphone, as well as provide useful tips for when you are using

your smartphone.

Using the headset

Your smartphone is compatible with headsets with built-in microphone

for handsfree use when making calls.

To use the headset, plug it into the 3.5 mm headphone jack at the top

of the phone.

When the headset is plugged in, all audio is routed to the headset,

and the speakers are turned off.

• To answer an incoming call, press the button on the microphone.

• Adjust the volume using the volume up/down button on the

smartphone.

• End the call by pressing the button again.

Using a Bluetooth headset

Your smartphone’s Bluetooth functions make it fully compatible with

all Bluetooth headsets. This allows you to use the unit handsfree

when making calls, without the inconvenience of wires.

Creating a new access point

When you need to add another GPRS/3G/EDGE connection on your

phone, obtain the access point name and settings (including

username and password if required) from your wireless service

provider.

1. Open the Application menu and tap Settings > More... > Mobile

networks > Access Point Names, and select an operator.

2. Tap the Menu button and then tap New APN.

3. Enter the APN settings. Tap an item to adjust it.

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4. When you have finished tap 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 storage capacity.

Please refer to Installing a SIM or microSD card on page 7 for

instructions on installing a microSD card.

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.

62 - Managing your SIM cards

MANAGING YOUR SIM CARDS

If your phone detects a new SIM card, you will

be asked to confirm the preferred SIM to use for

each action.

It indicates the following information:

1. The color used for each SIM card and its

network name.

• The preferred SIM for outgoing calls.

• The preferred SIM for sending messages.

• The preferred SIM for 3G data.

Tap Change to edit these settings from the SIM

Management screen. You can also access the

SIM Management functions by opening the

Application menu and tapping Settings > SIM

management.

SIM Management

Open the Application menu and tap Settings >

SIM management. From this screen, you can:

1. Enable or disable each SIM.

2. Tap the SIM name to configure each SIM’s

name, phone number, display numbers, and

assign a color to each SIM (allowing you to

quickly and easily recognize which SIM is

active).

3. Set the default SIM for voice calls,

messaging, data connection, and 3G service.

4. General settings for each SIM.

Note

This chapter is for models with more than one SIM card.

Managing your SIM cards - 63

Selecting which SIM to use when making a call

If you have set Voice call to Always ask, you will be asked which SIM

to use each time you make call. Enter the number, then tap . A

dialog opens; tap the SIM to use and the call will be connected.

Selecting which SIM to use when sending a text message

If you have set Messaging to Always ask, you will be asked which

SIM to use each time you send a text message. Enter the message

and recipient information, then tap Send. A dialog opens; tap the SIM

to use and the message will be sent.

64 - Managing your SIM cards

Identifying calls

Whenever you receive a call, the caller’s number will be shown using

the color defined for the SIM that the call is being received on. You will

also be shown the name of the SIM receiving the call.

In the call log, the name of the SIM will be shown beneath the number

of the call -- whether the call was missed, answered or was an

outgoing call -- in the color you defined for that SIM.

Limitations when using multiple SIMs

When a SIM is: Other SIMs cannot:

In a call Dial out

Ringing

Receive a call (caller will get a

"nu

mber not available" message)

Sending or receiving a message Send or receive a message

Using a data connection Use a data connection

Note

If you are using data on one SIM and you make or receive a call, or send or

receive a text message on another SIM, the first SIM’s data connection will

be temporarily halted.

Appendix - 65

APPENDIX

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

Audio

Why is there no

sound coming

from the device?

If the headset is plugged into the

device, the speaker is

automatically shut off. Disconnect

the headset.

Check that the device volume

setting is not muted.

Check that the volume control is

not at its lowest setting.

Multimedia

files

Why can’t I view

my picture files?

You may be trying to view an

image that is not supported. See

Multimedia on page 73.

Why can’t I view

my video files?

You may be trying to view a video

that is not supported. See

Multimedia on page 73.

Why can’t I play

my music files?

You may be trying to play a file that

is not supported. See Multimedia

on page 73.

66 - Appendix

Google Play

Store

Why can’t I

connect to the

Play Store?

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.

2. If you still cannot connect, try

adjusting your date/time settings.

Open the Application menu and

tap Settings > Date & time >

Automatic date & time set to

off.

3. Manually adjust the time and

date then try to reconnect to the

Play Store (change the time/date

back after connecting).

System

information

and

performance

How do I check

the OS version

of my device?

Tap Settings > About phone to

check the OS version (Build

number) and other hardware and

software information.

Power

I can’t turn on

the device.

The battery power may be

depleted. Recharge the device.

See Charging the battery on

page 7 for more information.

RAM / ROM

How do I check

the RAM and

ROM memory

status?

To check the ROM status, tap

Settings > Storage.

To check RAM status, tap Settings

> Apps > RUNNING.

Internal

storage

My device’s

available

internal storage

is full or almost

full.

Uninstall apps to increase available

storage. See Uninstalling an app

on page 58.

Aspect Question Suggestions

Appendix - 67

Other sources of help

For information on Refer to ...

Up-to-date information regarding

your sma

rtphone

www.acer.com

mobile.acer.com

Service enquiries www.acer.com/support

Unlock pattern

I forgot my

unlock pattern.

After a certain number of wrong

entries, you will be presented with

an option to reset your pattern. Tap

Forgot pattern? and enter your

Google account username and

password.

You must have an active Google

account on the smartphone.

Alternatively, you restore your

smartphone to factory settings. See

Restoring to factory settings on

page 59.

Heat

The phone

heats up when

charging or

making long

duration calls.

It is normal for the phone to heat up

when charging. When charging is

complete, it will return to its normal

temperature.

It is also normal for the phone to

heat up during long periods of use,

such as watching a video or a long

phone conversation.

Aspect Question Suggestions

68 - Warnings and precautions

WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS

• 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.

• Slots and openings are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable

operation of the product and to protect it from overheating. These

openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should

never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug or other

similar surface. This product should never be placed near or over a

radiator or heat register, or in a built-in installation unless proper

ventilation is provided.

• Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet

slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts

that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any

kind onto or into the product.

• To avoid damage of internal components and to prevent battery

leakage, do not place the product on a vibrating surface.

• Never use this product when engaging in sporting activities,

exercising, or in any vibrating environment which may cause a short

circuit or damage, and even a risk of explosion from the battery

pack.

Protecting your hearing

To protect your hearing, follow these instructions.

• Increase the volume gradually until you can hear clearly and

comfortably.

• Do not increase the volume level after your ears have adjusted.

• Do not listen to music at high volumes for extended periods.

• Do not increase the volume to block out noisy surroundings.

• Decrease the volume if you can’t hear people speaking near you.

Additional safety information

Your device and its enhancements may contain small parts. Keep

them out of the reach of small children.

Warnings and precautions - 69

Operating environment

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. Use the device only in its normal

operating positions. To successfully transmit data files or messages,

this device requires a good quality connection to the network. In some

cases, transmission of data files or messages may be delayed until

such a connection is available. Ensure that the above separation

distance instructions are followed until the transmission is completed.

Parts of the device are magnetic. Metallic materials may be attracted

to the device, and persons with hearing aids should not hold the

device to the ear with the hearing aid. Do not place credit cards or

other magnetic storage media near the device, because information

stored on them may be erased.

Medical devices

Operation of any radio transmitting equipment, including wireless

phones, may interfere with the functionality of inadequately protected

medical devices. Consult a physician or the manufacturer of the

medical device to determine if they are adequately shielded from

external RF energy or if you have any questions. Switch off your

device in health care facilities when any regulations posted in these

areas instruct you to do so. Hospitals or health care facilities may be

using equipment that could be sensitive to external RF transmissions.

Pacemakers. Pacemaker manufacturers recommend that a minimum

separation of 15.3 cm (6") be maintained between wireless devices

and a pacemaker to avoid potential interference with the pacemaker.

These recommendations are consistent with the independent

research by and recommendations of Wireless Technology Research.

Persons with pacemakers should do the following:

• Always keep the device more than 15.3 cm (6") from the pacemaker.

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.

70 - Warnings and precautions

• 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. If interference occurs, consult your service provider.

Vehicles

RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded

electronic systems in motor vehicles such as electronic fuel injection

systems, electronic anti-skid (anti-lock) braking systems, electronic

speed control systems, and air bag systems. For more information,

check with the manufacturer, or its representative, of your vehicle or

any equipment that has been added. Only qualified personnel should

service the device, or install the device in a vehicle. Faulty installation

or service may be dangerous and may invalidate any warranty that

may apply to the device. Check regularly that all wireless equipment

in your vehicle is mounted and operating properly. Do not store or

carry flammable liquids, gases, or explosive materials in the same

compartment as the device, its parts, or enhancements. For vehicles

equipped with an air bag, remember that air bags inflate with great

force. Do not place objects, including installed or portable wireless

equipment in the area over the air bag or in the air bag deployment

area. If in-vehicle wireless equipment is improperly installed, and the

air bag inflates, serious injury could result. Using your device while

flying in aircraft is prohibited. Switch off your device before boarding

an aircraft. The use of wireless teledevices in an aircraft may be

dangerous to the operation of the aircraft, disrupt the wireless

telephone network, and may be illegal.

Potentially explosive environments

Switch off your device when in any area with a potentially explosive

atmosphere and obey all signs and instructions. Potentially explosive

atmospheres include areas where you would normally be advised to

turn off your vehicle engine. Sparks in such areas could cause an

explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death. Switch off the

device at refueling points such as near gas pumps at service stations.

Observe restrictions on the use of radio equipment in fuel depots,

Warnings and precautions - 71

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.

Follow any restrictions. Do not use the device where blasting is in

progress.

Emergency calls

If certain features are in use, you may first need to turn those features

off before you can make an emergency call. Consult this guide or your

service provider for more information.

When making an emergency call, give all the necessary information

as accurately as possible. Your wireless device may be the only

means of communication at the scene of an accident. Do not end the

call until given permission to do so.

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 or fingernail. Never use an actual pen or pencil or other sharp

object on the screen surface.

2. DO NOT expose your smartphone to rain or moisture. Do not let

water enter the circuitry through the front panel buttons or expansion

slots. In general, treat your smartphone as you would a mobile

phone or other small electronic device.

Important

Wireless phones, including this device, operate using radio signals,

wireless networks, landline networks, and user-programmed functions.

Because of this, connections in all conditions cannot be guaranteed.

You should never rely solely on any wireless device for essential

communications like medical emergencies.

72 - Warnings and precautions

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. Also,

keep it away from heaters and other sources of heat.

5. DO NOT use or store your smartphone in any location that is dusty,

damp or wet.

6. DO use a soft, damp cloth to clean your smartphone. If the surface

of the screen becomes soiled, clean it with a soft cloth moistened

with diluted window-cleaning solution.

7. DO NOT press down on the screen with force, otherwise you may

crack the screen.

- 73

Specifications

Performance

• 1.3 GHz quad-core processor

• System memory:

• 1 GB or 2 GB RAM (depending on model)

• 4 GB or 16 GB (depending on model)

• Android operating system

Display

• 5" TFT LCD, capacitive touchscreen

• 1280 x 720 resolution

Multimedia

Formats supported:

USB connector

• Micro USB connector

• USB client

• DC power-in (5 V, 1 A)

Note

Specifications may vary depending on region and configuration.

Type Formats

Image JPEG, GIF, PNG, BMP

Audio playback MP3, AMR, AAC LC, AAC+, eAAC+, Vorbis, FLAC,

MIDI, WMA, WAVE

Ringtone MP3, AMR, AAC LC, AAC+, eAAC+, Vorbis, FLAC,

MIDI, WMA, WAVE

Video recording H.263, H.264, MPEG4

Video playback H.263, H.264, MPEG4, VP8, WMV

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Connectivity

• Bluetooth 4.0

• IEEE 802.11b/g/n

• GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz

• HSPA/WCDMA: EU 900 / 2100 MHz (or US 850 / 900 / 1900 /

2100 MHz)

• HSPA+ / GPRS / EDGE

•GPS

Camera

• 2 MP front camera

• Fixed focus

• 8 MP rear camera

• Automatic focus

Expansion

• microSD memory card slot (up to 32 GB)

Battery

• 2000 mAh Lithium-ion battery

Dimensions

Note

Length of battery operation will depend on power consumption which is

based on system resource use. For example, constantly using the backlight

or using power-demanding apps will shorten battery life between charges.

Height 145.9 mm

Width 73 mm

Thickness 8.65 mm

Weight 147 g (with battery)

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During registration you will be asked to submit

some information to Acer. Please refer to

Acer’s privacy policy at www.acer.com or your

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Licensing Limited. DTS, the Symbol, & DTS

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