Acer Iconia B1 User Manual

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Adding a new contact
Tap   to add a new contact. If you have multiple accounts, you will 
be asked which account you want to use to store the contact. The 
contact will be synchonized with that account.
You may now edit the new contact entry.
Editing a contact
If you have opened a new contact, you can enter information about 
the contact. To modify an existing contact, from the main screen 
select the contact in the  list on the left. Then select the Menu button > 
Edit....

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Tap Done (top-left corner) to finish and save the contact.
Opening a contact
To see the information stored for a contact, tap on the contact’s name 
in the list on the left. 
Tap on an entry (such as an email address) to open the application 
linked to that type of entry. For example, tap an email address to open 
the Email application.
Starred contacts
You may quickly access your favorite contacts by adding a star. First 
open the contact, then tap the star next to the...

Using the camera and camcorder - 33
USING THE CAMERA AND CAMCORDER
Your tablet features a front-facing digital camera. This section will take 
you through all the steps in taking photos and videos with your tablet.
To activate the camera or camcorder, open the application menu and 
tap Camera .
Camera/camcorder icons and indicators
Settings
Mute microphone
Effects
Last picture/video taken ZoomRecord button
Shutter button
* The listed capacity is the approximate number of im
ages that can be taken at the...

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In the camera window, the controls at the top of the screen allow you 
to change settings. The controls at the bottom allow you to take a 
picture, select camera or camcorder, zoom in or out, and view the last 
picture/video taken.
Tap the Record button and the camcorder immediately begins filming. 
While filming, you are unable to access camera/camcorder settings. 
Tap the red Stop recording button to stop filming. 
Current recording length
Stop recording button 

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Settings
IconDescription
Settings
Camera settings
Camcorder settings
General settings
Effects
Mute 
microphoneBefore recording a video, tap the icon to turn the 
microphone on or off (the icon is disabled while 
recording.)
Taking a photo
1. Ensure the options described abov e are set to your preferences.
2. Frame your subject and steady your tablet. • Exposure: Increase or decrease image exposure: -1, 
0, +1.
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White balance: Change the color balance to match the...

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3. Zoom in or out as needed using the zoom slider.
4. Tap the shutter button 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 the record icon to begin recording. 
4. Tap the record icon again to stop recording.
Supported formats
TypeFormats
Image JPEG
Video H.264 BP, MPEG-4 SP, H.263
Audio AAC-LC, AMR-WB, AMR-NB
Viewing photos and...

Advanced settings - 37
ADVANCED SETTINGS
Access Settings from the application menu. Tap APPS, then 
Settings.
Wireless & Networks
Activating or deactivating connections
Tap APPS > Settings, then under WIRELESS & NETWORKS each 
connection has an ON/OFF switch that controls the connection. Tap 
an entry to manage your connection settings.
Alternatively, swipe down from the top-right side of the screen to 
manage connection settings.
Adjusting Bluetooth settings
You can use Bluetooth to exchange information...

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Bluetooth on or off, set the tablet name and discoverability. Tap 
SEARCH FOR DEVICES to scan for nearby 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.
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.
Putting your tablet in Airplane...

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Mobile networks
This option enables you to adjust mobile network settings by tapping 
APPS
 > Settings > Mobile networks.
Device
Sound
Adjust the volume of your tablet using the volume buttons on the side 
of the tablet. Alternatively, you can adjust your tablet sound settings 
by tapping APPS
 > Settings > Sound.
ItemDescription
Data enabledEnables or disables data access over a mobile 
network.
Data roamingEnables or disables data services when roaming on 
other mobile networks....

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Display
You can adjust your tablet screen settings by tapping APPS > 
Settings > Display. 
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 and hold a program icon from the application 
menu and drag it into the Uninstall area in...