Acer Iconia B1 User Manual

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Acer Iconia User’s Manual
Model: B1-721This revision: January 2014
Acer Iconia B1-721
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Table of contents - 3
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Getting started with your tablet  4
Features and functions ............................  4
Unpacking your tablet ..............................  4
Getting to know your tablet ......................  5
Using your tablet  7
Using the SIM card slot ...........................  7
Charging your tablet ................................  7
Turning on for the first time......................  8
Using the touchscreen ...........................  10
The Home screen...

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GETTING STARTED WITH YOUR TABLET
Features and functions
Your new tablet offers leading, easy-to-access multimedia and 
entertainment features. You can:
• Connect to the Internet via Wi-Fi or 3G.
• Access your email while on the move.
• Keep in touch with your friends via your People and social 
networking applications.
Unpacking your tablet
Your new tablet comes packed in a protective box. Carefully unpack 
the box and remove the contents. If any of the following...

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Getting to know your tablet
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No.ItemDescription
1 Power button Long press to turn the tablet on, press 
b

riefly to turn the screen on/off or enter 
sleep mode; press and hold to turn the 
tablet off.
2 Micro USB port 
(Slave) Connects to a computer via a USB cable. 
Also serve

s as the charging port for the 
AC adapter. For more information, see 
Charging your tablet on page  7 .
3 3.5 mm headphone 
jac

k Connects to stereo headphones.
4...

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Inserting a SIM card
Your tablet is equipped with a Micro-SIM slot. To insert the SIM card, 
turn the tablet upside down. Insert the SIM card with the gold-colored 
connectors facing upwards and the cut-out towards the bottom of the 
tablet (see illustration).
8MicrophoneReceives audio for video chats and 
Internet calls.
9SIM card slotInsert a SIM card into the slot (see 
Inserting a SIM card on page 6).
10Volume control keyIncreases and decreases the tablet...

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USING YOUR TABLET
Using the SIM card slot
Certain tablets include a SIM slot for internet access. To take full 
advantage of your tablet’s Internet capabilities, you should install a 
SIM card with data subscription before turning on your tablet.
Charging your tablet
For first-time use, you need to charge your tablet for four hours. After 
that you can recharge the battery as needed.
Assembling the power adapter
Slide the large end of the USB cable into the power adapter body (it...

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Connecting power
Connect the power connector to your tablet and plug the AC adapter 
side into any AC outlet.
Turning on for the first time
To turn on your tablet, press and hold the power 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 can use your tablet.
Warning
Only use the bundled power adapter to charge your device.
Note
It is normal for the tablet surface to become warm during charging or long...

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To start, tap to select your language then tap Start. Follow the rest of 
the instructions as they are displayed.
If the tablet’s screen turns off, it has entered sleep mode. Briefly press 
the power button to wake it up. For more information see Waking 
your tablet on page 19.
Sign in to or create a Google account
If you have Internet access, your tablet allows you to synchronize 
information with a Google account.
During the start-up process, you may create or sign in to an...

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them from the Accounts settings section. See Multiple Google 
accounts on page 41 
Using the touchscreen
Your tablet 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...