Acer Iconia 7 Instruction Manual

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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. Tap and hold a key to select 
alternative characters (if available for that key), such as letters with 
accents or related symbols.
Changing Google keyboard settings
To use a different keyboard language or change settings, open the 
Application menu and tap Settings. Tap Language & input and 
under Keyboard & input methods, tap the option you want to modify.
Note
The layout of the keyboard (and some button icons) vary slightly, depending 
on the application and information that is required. 
						

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Predictive text or auto correction
The Google keyboard can provide predictive text input. 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.
To turn predictive text on or off with the Google keyboard, open the 
Application menu and tap Settings. Tap Language & input and 
under Keyboard & input methods, tap Google Keyboard > Text 
correction. Tap Show correction suggestions to toggle this feature 
on or off. In addition, tap Auto correction and select one of the 
options to set the keyboard’s auto correction level.
Editing text
You can select and edit text in certain APPs, 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. 
Selecting text
To select text that you want to cut, copy, delete or replace:
1. Tap the text you want to select. If you can select this text, a cursor is 
inserted below the text.
2. Tap and hold the text or word you want to select. The selected text is 
highlighted, with a tab at each end of the selection.
3. Drag either tab to expand or reduce the amount of selected text, or 
tap SELECT ALL.
4. To cut or copy the text, tap the CUT or COPY button.
Note
Predictive text and auto correction not supported in all APPs.
Note
Certain APPs may not support text selection, or only support it in certain 
areas. Other APPs may offer specialized commands to select text. 
						

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Inserting text
To type new text or add text that you have copied:
1. Tap where you want to insert text. If you can select this text, a cursor 
is inserted below the text. To replace a word, double tap the word. 
In both cases, if you previously copied text, a PASTE button 
displays.
2. If the cursor is not in the desired position, simply drag it to the 
correct position.
3. Modify the text by typing or deleting text or tapping the PASTE 
button.
Waking your tablet
If the screen is off and the tablet does not react to any taps on the 
screen, then it has been locked and is in sleep mode.
To wake your tablet, press the power button. Your tablet will display 
the Lock screen. To unlock the screen, swipe up from the bottom of 
the screen.
Security Options
For additional security, you may set a code or number that must be 
entered to access the tablet, such as an unlock pattern (a set of dots 
that must be tapped in the correct order). Open the Application menu 
and tap Settings > Security > Screen lock. If you forget your unlock 
pattern, please refer to Unlock pattern on page 52.
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  
						

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and hold the power button until a menu displays (about one second). 
Tap Power off and confirm the shut down. To force a shutdown, 
press and hold the power button until the tablet shuts down (about 
four seconds).
Note
If your device’s battery is getting too hot, you will be notified and advised to 
turn off the device. If you fail to turn it off, it will shut down automatically. 
						

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CONNECTING DEVICES TO YOUR 
TABLET
Accessories
For a complete list of accessories, visit store.acer.com.
Connecting to AC power
See Charging your tablet on page 8
Inserting a microSD card
You may install a microSD card to expand your devices storage 
space. Ensure that the microSD card is inserted all the way into the 
card slot.
To check card capacity, open the Application menu and tap Settings
> Storage. Your card’s current capacity is listed under SD card.
Transferring files between your tablet and a PC
Your tablet and any connected storage devices can be accessed from 
a PC with a USB connection. 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 
device.
2. Plug the USB client connector into an available USB port on your 
computer.
Note
Your tablet only supports microSD cards that use the FAT, FAT32, exFAT, 
and NFTS file systems. 
						

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3. Swipe down from the top of the screen to display the notification 
area and ensure Connected as a media device is displayed.
Your device will now be available as a drive in your computer’s file 
explorer. Tap Connected as a media device to switch between 
different connection modes.
Connecting a Bluetooth device
To connect to a Bluetooth device, you must first pair the devices. To 
do so, do the following:
1. Open the Application menu and tap Settings, then under Wireless & 
networks tap Bluetooth.
2. Turn Bluetooth on and the tablet instantly starts scanning for nearby 
Bluetooth devices.
3. Tap the device you want to connect to and follow any on-screen 
instructions.
After the initial pairing, you only need to ensure your tablet’s Bluetooth 
is on and the device is on to connect the two. For more information on 
connecting to another Bluetooth device, see the device’s operating 
instructions.
Note
Only A2DP stereo headsets (playback only, no microphone) are supported. 
Please check for updates to the tablets software which may add support for 
additional Bluetooth devices (open the Application menu and tap Settings > 
About tablet > System updates > CHECK NOW. 
						

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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, open the Application
menu and tap Settings > Wi-Fi to manage your connection settings. 
(Alternatively, two-finger swipe down from the top of the screen and 
tap the Wi-Fi button to toggle on and off the Wi-Fi connection.)
If Wi-Fi is not on, tap the Wi-Fi switch to On and wait for your tablet to 
detect nearby networks. Tap the name of your network and enter a 
security password, if needed.
Browsing the Internet
In order to browse the Internet with your tablet, you must be 
connected to a network with a connection to the internet.
Using the browser
To start browsing, tap the 
Chrome icon on the Home
screen, or open the Application
menu and tap Chrome. To enter 
a website address, tap the 
address box at the top of the 
page. Enter the address using 
the keyboard and tap  .
To navigate forward and 
backward in your browser’s 
history, tap the arrow icons. To 
adjust browswer settings and 
perform other tasks, tap the 
Menu  icon. 
						

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Chrome enables you to open multiple tabs. When a page is open, tap 
the small New tab button. Simply tap one of the open tabs across the 
top of the screen to switch pages. 
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.
Enter your email address and tap Manual setup to enter the 
parameters manually or simply tap Next to finish the setup process.
The combined inbox feature of your tablet allows you to view emails 
from multiple accounts in a single inbox.
Google services
Setting up your Google email
1. Make sure your tablet is connected to the internet.
2. Open the Application menu tap Gmail.
New tab
Note
APPs may not be available in all countries and regions. 
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.
 
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. 
						

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If you did not enter a Gmail account address and password when you 
first started your tablet, follow the instructions.
Composing an email
1. Make sure your tablet is connected 
to the internet.
2. Open the Application menu and 
tap Gmail.
3. Tap .
4. Enter the recipients email address, 
the subject and message.
5. When you are finished composing 
your message, tap  . 
						

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Voice Search
With voice actions, you can send 
emails, find directions to locations, 
search the internet and even send a 
note to yourself using your own voice. 
In Chrome, tap the microphone icon 
in the address bar for voice searches. 
When the Speak now prompt 
displays, state your command or 
query.
Play Store
Tap Play Store from the Home screen or 
Application menu to open Google Play. 
Here you can obtain a variety of add-on 
programs and APPs to enhance the 
functionality of your tablet.
You can browse Google Play by category 
or tap the search icon to search for a 
specific application.
For the best user experience, you are 
advised to not download APPs that use 
3D graphics.
Once you have selected an application, 
tap the Install button to download and 
install the application. You will be told 
which services (contact information, 
wireless access, GPS, etc.) the 
Note
Voice Search is available only in selected regions.