Acer Iconia 7 Instruction Manual

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Exposure (EV): Increase or decrease image  exposure: -3, -2, -1, 0, 
+1, +2, 3.
ISO: Select the ISO setting. 
100 200
400 800
1600
Metering modes: Metering focuses the camera’s expsoure 
sensitivity area. 
Auto  au
tomatically adju sts the exposure area.
Spot  metering focuses the exposure  sensitivity to the spot you 
touch and hold on the screen.
Center  concentrates the sensitiv ity towards the center the 
screen.
Image adjustment : Increase or decrease values for individu
 al 
picture attributes. 
Brightness Contrast
Saturation Sharpness
Hue
Scale: Adjust the aspect ratio  between 16:9 (Wide) and 4:3 
(Regular).
Resolution: Change the resolution at  which your camera t
 akes 
pictures. Choose from 4M (2560 x  1440), 2M (2048 x 1152), or 1M 
(1600 x 900).
Touch shutter : T
 ouch shutter instantly takes a picture when you 
touch the screen. Tap to togg le touch shutter on or off.
Camcorder
Record mode: Set the time lapse interv al lapse interval from 
Normal, 1, 2, 5, or 10 seconds. 
						

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Mute video: Tap to toggle camcorder sound recording on or off.
Resolution: Change the resolution at which your camcorder records 
video. Choose from Full HD, HD, SD, or Low Definition.
General
Storage source: Select where your pictures and video will be 
stored. Choose from Internal storage or SD card.
Location: Set if the location (from GPS) is stored in the image 
information. The location icon appears on the screen when active.
Grid: Toggle 9x9 grid squares on or off.
Tutorial: Tap to play the tutorial again.
Reset to default: Return camera settings to the original conditions.
Quick settings
Swipe up or down anywhere on the screen to scroll between the 
different available quick settings. For descriptions to the quick settings 
options below, see the corrresponding Camera setting descriptions 
above.
Taking a photo
1. Ensure the options described above are set to your preferences.
2. Frame your subject and steady your tablet.
3. Zoom in or out as needed. Capture mode Exposure (EV)
Metering modes Picture collage
Effect
Note
When zooming, the image on the screen does not represent the quality of the 
final image. 
						

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4. Tap   to take the photo.
Shooting a video
1. Ensure the options described above are set to your preferences.
2. Frame your subject and steady your tablet and zoom in or out as 
needed.
3. Tap   to begin recording.
4. Tap   to stop recording.
Viewing photos and videos
After you have taken your photo or video, it is automatically saved; 
normally to internal memory. You can quickly view it by swiping in 
from the right side of the screen. Alternatively, open the Application
menu and tap Gallery, then Camera. Select the photo or video you 
want to view (videos are marked with a small play symbol). From the 
Gallery you can share the file using various services and edit the 
image using various options. Tap   to see which sharing options are 
available for the file or tap the menu icon to display image editing 
options.
Supported formats
Note
To see the supported image, video, and audio formats, see Supported 
formats on page 54
. 
						

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ADVANCED SETTINGS
To access Settings, open the Application menu and tap Settings.
Wireless & Networks
Activating or deactivating Wi-Fi connections
Displays all available wireless networks. Turn the Wi-Fi function on or 
off. Wireless networks may require a password.
Adjusting Bluetooth settings
Displays all available devices you can use Bluetooth to exchange 
information with. Here you can switch Bluetooth on or off, rename the 
tablet, and show received files. 
						

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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.
Data Usage
The Data Usage section shows how much data has been transmitted 
to your tablet, either in total or for each APP. This information is useful 
if you are using a metered service.
More...
Putting your tablet in Airplane mode
You can enter Airplane mode (also known as flight mode) to turn off 
network and Bluetooth functions and use your tablet during a flight. 
Check with your airline to make sure this is permitted onboard.
Switch your tablet off during takeoff and landing as it may interfere 
with aircraft electronic systems.
To turn Airplane mode on or off, tap Settings, then under WIRELESS 
& NETWORKS tap More... > Airplane mode.
Alternatively, two-finger swipe down from the top of the screen to 
toggle airplane mode on or off.
Virtual Private Network (VPN)
This option enables you to connect to a private network, such as a 
secure work or office environment.
Add a VPN by tapping Settings, then under WIRELESS & 
NETWORKS tap More... > VPN. In the top-right corner of the screen, 
tap the plus sign.
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.
Note
When Airplane mode is active, the   icon is displayed in the status area. 
						

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You need to set a lock screen PIN or password before you can use 
credential storage.
Device
Sound & notification
Adjust the volume of your tablet using the volume buttons on the side 
of the tablet.
Display
You can adjust your tablet screen settings by tapping APPs > 
Settings > Display. 
ItemDescription
Wallpaper Set the Home screen background image.
Brightness level Adjusts screen brightness.
Reading mode Adjusts the level of blue light filtering. 
SleepConfigure how long the tablet is idle before it goes 
to sleep mode.
DaydreamControls what happens when the tablet is docked 
and/or sleeping.
Font sizeSets the font size so either more text is visible or 
the text is easier to read.
When device is 
rotatedChoose to automatically rotate the screen’s 
contents when the device is rotated or to keep the 
current screen’s orientation even when device 
rotated.
You can enable or disable the screen rotation 
function by swiping down from the top of the screen 
and tapping the Auto-rotate button.
Cast screenMirrors your tablets display on a compatible monitor
or display.
Pairing your tablet to the display is required before
use and may require a dongle. See the instructions
that came with your display or dongle to pair. 
						

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Apps
Closing an application
To close an active application, go to Settings > Apps. Swipe over to 
the RUNNING tab, then tap the program you wish to close. Select 
Stop to close the program.
Uninstalling an application
You can remove programs installed on your tablet to free up extra 
storage memory. Tap the program icon from the Application menu 
and drag it into the Uninstall area in the top-left corner.
Alternatively, you can go to APPs
 > Settings and select Apps. Tap 
the application you wish to uninstall, tap Uninstall and confirm the 
uninstall.
Personal
Synchronization
You can sync your calandar, email and contacts on your tablet and 
never worry about losing them again. Sync in real time or adjust it as 
you please. In the Application menu, tap Settings. Under Personal, 
tap Accounts. Then tap the appropriate account to access the 
synchronication settings.
To add a new account, tap Add account. Select the type of account 
and then follow the onscreen instructions.
Google Sync
In your Google account, you can set synchronization for Google 
products including Browser, Calandar, Gmail Google Photos, and 
Note
You cannot uninstall APPs that were pre-loaded on your tablet.
Important
You should only remove programs if you are familiar with the Android 
operating system. 
						

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others. From the Settings menu, tap Accounts > Google and under 
Accounts, tap your account name (your Gmail email address). This 
displays your Google account’s synchronization settings menu. Tap 
the checkmark box next to the item you would like to have auto-sync. 
When checked, that item will auto-sync.
To manually synchronize an item, make sure the item is checked, tap 
the Menu icon and then tap Sync now.
Multiple Google accounts
If you have multiple Google accounts, such as separate accounts for 
personal and business contacts, you can access and synchonize 
them from the Accounts settings section. Tap APPs > Settings > Add 
account.
Changing language and text options
Set your location and language input preferences by tapping APPs > 
Settings > Language & input.
System
Setting the date and time
To set the date and time, tap APPs > Settings > Date & time.
Note
If you travel frequently or live in an area that uses daylight saving time, and 
have mobile network access, activate Automatic time zone from this menu. 
Your tablet will set the date and time based on information it receives from 
the network. 
						

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Setting alarms
There are two predefined alarms on 
your tablet by default. To add or edit 
alarm settings, tap Clock in the 
Application menu and tap  . Tap the 
ON/OFF switch next to a preset alarm to 
turn it on or off or tap the  to create 
a new alarm.
Tap a preset alarm to edit it. You can:
• Set the alarm time.
• Give it a memo (e.g., Work).
• Set which days to repeat the alarm.
• Set a ringtone.
You can delete an alarm by tapping  . 
This action can be undone by tapping 
UNDO.
Updating your tablet’s operating system
Your tablet can download and install system updates, adding support 
for new devices or expanding software options.
To check for updates, tap APPs > Settings > About tablet > System 
updates > Check now.
Resetting your tablet
A clean boot restores your tablet to the factory settings.
Note
Downloading new firmware can take up to 40 minutes, depending on your 
network speed. Do not press the power or reset button or access your tablet 
in any way during a system upgrade to prevent firmware installation failure.
Important
This will erase all your personal information, any contacts stored on 
your tablet and any programs you installed. 
						

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To perform a clean boot, open Settings from the Application menu, 
then tap Backup & reset > Factory data reset; click Reset tablet
and then Erase everything to format your tablet.