Manuale d’uso / di manutenzione del prodotto Iconia A3 del fabbricante Acer
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2 © 2013. All Rig hts Reserved. Acer Iconia User Guide Model: A3-A10 This revision: 9/2013 Acer Iconia Model number: ............................................................................................. ................... Serial number * : .
3 Table of contents Getting to know your tablet 4 Features and functions .................... ............. ..... 4 Product r egistration ........... .......... .............. ........ 4 Setting up 5 Unpacking yo ur tablet ..... ............. ........
Features and functions 4 Getting to know your tablet Features and functions Your new tablet offers leading, easy- to-access mul timedia and entertainment features. You can: • Connect to the Internet. • Access your email while on the move. • Keep in touch with your friends via your Peo ple and social networkin g applications.
5 Setting up Unpacking your tablet Your new tablet comes packed in a protective box. Care fully unpack the box and remove the contents. If any of t he following items is missing or damaged, contact yo.
No. Item Description 1 Microphone Receives audio for video chats and Internet calls. 2 Power button Press and hold 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 Micro USB port (Slave) Connects to a computer via a U SB cable.
7 Using your tablet Charging your tablet For first-time use, you need to charge your tab let for four hours. After that you can recharge the ba ttery as needed.
Turning on for the first time 8 Turning on for the first time To turn on your tablet, press and hold the powe r button until you see the Acer logo. Wait a moment for your tablet to boot up. You will then be asked some questions before you c an use you r tablet.
9 Note: If you have multiple Google a ccounts, such as separate accounts for personal and business contacts, you can access and synchonize them from the Accounts settings section. See "Multiple Google accoun ts" on page 43. Using the touchscreen Your tablet uses a touch screen for selecting items and entering information.
The Home screen 10 Search To search for applica tions, files or for information on the Internet, tap the Goog le icon in the top-l eft corner. Simply enter the text you want to find. Tap the arro w or Enter key to search the Intern et, or tap one of the suggestions, app lications or files shown in th e list.
11 The application menu The application men u displays applications and widgets avail able on your tablet. Applications are displayed in alphabetical order. If more applica tions are available, an outli ne of the second page will be shown on the side of the screen.
The Home screen 12 Swipe down from the top of the screen to display a panel, eithe r from the left or right end of the status bar. Status and notification icons Connection icons Note : The icons disp layed on your device vary dep ending on your connection.
13 Battery status icons Note : If your device’s battery is getti ng too hot, you will b e notified and advised to turn off the device. If you fa il to turn it off, it will shut down automatically.
The Home screen 14 Adding or removin g shortcuts or widgets To add shortcuts or widgets tap the APPS icon in the bott om-center of the Home screen. The APPS menu contains a list of shortcuts to applications you can drag to a Home screen.
15 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 i n that direction. Release the item when it is positioned correctly. Resizing a Widget Most Widgets can be mad e larger, so you can give more space to information that is important to you.
Editing text 16 characters (if available for that key), such as letters with accents or related symbols. The layout of the keyb oard varies sl ightly, depend ing on the application an d information that is required.
17 2. T ap and hold the text or word you want to sele ct. The selected text is highlighted, with a tab at each end of the selection. 3. Drag either tab to expand or reduce the amou nt of selected text, or tap Select all . 4. T o cut or copy the text, tap the CUT or COPY button.
Editing text 18 Waking your tablet If the screen is off and the tablet does not rea ct to any taps on the screen, then it has been locked and is in sleep mode.
19 Lock screen apps To activate frequently us ed applications, press the lock button and drag to one of four Lock scre en apps on the left side of the circle. T his unlocks the tablet and opens that applicati on immediately. Note: Open APPS > Settings > Lock scr een apps to change these applications.
Connecting to AC power 20 Connecting devices to your tablet Connecting to AC power "Charging your tab let" on page 7. Inserting a microSD card (optional) You may install a microSD Card to ex pand your device's storag e space. Ensure that the microSD Card is inse rted all the way into the card slot.
21 Using the micro USB to USB cable, conn ect the mi cro end into your tablet and the other end into your computer. After a short delay, yo ur tablet's in ternal memory will be visible as a Portable Device in your PC’s file explorer.
Managing Wi-Fi connections 22 Going online Managing Wi-Fi connections If you did not connect to a Wi-Fi network when you first starte d your tablet, or want to connect to a new network, tap APPS > Settings > Wi-Fi to ma nage your connection settings.
23 To view your browsing history, bo ok marks or frequently visited sites, open the browser then tap the menu icon in the top-right corner. You can open multip le tabs. When a page is open, tap the smal l New tab button. Simply tap one of the open ta bs across the to p of the screen to switch pages.
Composing an email 24 Composing an email 1. Make sure your tablet is connected to the Internet. 2. Open the application menu and tap Gmail . 3. T ap the Compose icon (shown right). 4. Enter the recipient's email address, the subject and message .
25 *Note: Applications insta lled may vary according to your region. Google Play Note: Google Play may not be available in all countries and regions. Note: You must activate a Google account before using Google Play. The first time you access Google Play, you must read and accept the Terms of Service.
Online applications 26 You can browse Google Play by category or tap th e search icon to search for a specific application. Once you have selected an application, tap the Install button to download and install the application. You will be told which services (co ntact information, wireless access, GPS, etc.
27 Important: Some applicatio ns may require paymen t before you can download them. You will need to have a Google Ch eckout account in order to pay for these applic ations. Using downloaded a pplications Once you’ve downloaded and i nstalled an application , you may find it in the APPS or WIDGETS sections of the Application menu.
Online applications 28 Google Hangouts Note: Google Hangouts ma y not be available in all countries an d regions. You need to activate a Google acco unt before you can use Google Hangouts. Tap Hangouts from the application menu to open Goo gle Hangouts.
29 Playing music and video Multimedia playback Your tablet comes supplied with a vari ety of programs t hat you can use to enjoy multimedia content. Play Music Use Play Music to listen to music and other audio files that you download or copy from your computer, usb drive, or mass sto rage device, etc.
Multimedia playback 30 Adjusting audio settings using Dolby Digital Plus Your tablet comes with Dolby Digital Plus audio en hancement features, which include Surround Virtualizer (for bot h headph ones and the built-in sp eakers), Dialogue Enhancer, and Volu me Leveler.
31 Managing people and contacts Your tablet features an ad dress book that allows you to save contac ts to the internal memory or your Google account. Tap People from the Home screen or the application menu to view your contacts.
32 Editing a contact If you have opened a new or existing co ntact, you can enter info rmation about the contact: Simply tap on a box and type the appropriate informati on. Click on the arro w next to the name entry to see options, such as adding a name prefix or phonetic name.
33 Starred contacts You may quickly access your favo rite contacts by adding a star . First o pen the contact, then tap the star nex t to the contact’s name.
Camera icons and indicators 34 Using the camera and camcorder Your tablet features both fron t and rear-facing digital cameras. This section will take you through the steps in taking photos and videos with your tablet. Note: It is recommended that you insert a microSD C ard into the micro SD slot before using the ca mera.
35 Camera modes Panorama Camcorder Camera The panorama mode all ows you to take multipl e photos of a scene which are then "stitched" to gether to create a single photograph.
Camera icons and indicators 36 Camera settings Settings Exposure White ba lance Options HDR mode Front/rear camera swap Icon Description Exposure Increase or decrease image exposure: +1, 0, -1. Options White balance Change the color balance to match the lighting: Auto, Incandescent, Daylight, F luorescent or Cloudy .
37 Taking a photo 1. Ensure the options described above are set to your preferences. 2. Frame your subject and steady yo ur tablet. 3. Pinch to zoom in or o ut as needed. Note: When using zoom, the image on t he screen does not represent the quality of the final image.
Shooting a video 38 Camcorder settings White balance Options Front/rear camera swap Icon Description Options White balance Change the color balance to match the lighting: Auto, Incandescent, Daylight, F luorescent or Cloudy . Front/rear camcorder swap T oggles between the front and r ear camcorder .
39 Supported formats Ty p e Formats Image JPEG Video H.264 BP , MPEG-4 SP , H.263 Audio AAC-LC, AMR-WB, AMR-NB Viewing photos and videos After you have taken your photo or video, it is automatically saved; normall y to internal memory. You can view it by tapping the thumbn a il in the top-right corner of the screen.
Wireless & Networks 40 Advanced settings Access Settings from the App lication menu. Tap APPS , then Settings . Wireless & Networks Activating or deact ivating connections Tap APPS > Settings , then under WIRELESS & NETWORKS each connection has an ON/OFF switch that controls the connection.
41 Note: Only A2DP stereo headsets (p layba ck only, no microphone) are supported. Please check for updates to th e tablet's software which may add support for additional Bluetooth devices. Data Usage The Data Usage section sho ws how much data has been transmitted to your tablet, either in to tal or for each App.
Personal 42 Display You can adjust your tablet scree n settings by tapping APPS > Settings > Display . Apps Closing an application To close an active application, go to Settings > Apps . Tap the RUNNING tab, then tap the program you wish to close.
43 Some applications, su ch as People, Gma il, and Ca lendar, can sync data from multiple accounts. Others sync data only from the first Google Account you sign in to on your tablet, or from an account associated specifically with that application.
Updating your tablet’s operatin g system 44 • Set the alarm time. • Set which days to repeat the alarm. • Set a ringtone. • Enable or disable vibrate.
45 FAQ and troubleshooting This section lists frequently asked quest ions 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 sound coming from the device? If the headset is plugged into the device, the speaker is automatically shut off.
Other sources of help 46 Other sources of help For information on: Refer to: Up-to-date information regarding your t ablet www .acer .com Service enquiries support.acer .com St o r a g e How do I check memory status? T o check storage status, go to Settings > Stor ag e.
47 Specifications Performance • MTK MT8125 quad -core Cortex A7 1.2 GHz processor • System memory: • 1 GB DDR3L RAM on-board • 16 or 32 GB of flash memory Google Android ™ 4.
48 Camera • Front camera • 640 x 480 resolution, 0.3-megapixel • Fixed focus • Rear camera • 2592 x 1944 reso lution, 5-megapixel • 1080p Full HD audio/video recording Expansion • microSD card up to 32 GB (SDHC 2.0 compatible) Battery • 27 Wh 3540 mAh 3.
49 End user license agreement IMPORT ANT - READ CAREFULL Y : THIS END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT ("AGREEMENT") IS A LEGAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN YOU (EITHER AN INDIVIDUAL OR A SINGLE ENTITY), AND ACER INC.
50 Certain so ftware cont ains element s that enable the us e of the Acer Live Update service, which allows for updates for such sof tware to be auto matica lly downloaded and installed on you r device.
51 EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE L AW , EVEN IF ANY REMEDY F AILS ITS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE; PROVIDED, HOWEVE R, THA T BECAUSE SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT A LLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMIT A TION OR LIABILI TY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENT AL DAMAGES, THE ABOVE LIMIT A TION MA Y NOT APPL Y TO YOU.
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