Acer Iconia B1 User Manual

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Acer Iconia User’s Manual
Model: B1-721This revision: January 2014
Acer Iconia B1-721
Model number: ______________________________________________
Serial number:  ______________________________________________
Date of purchase:  ___________________________________________
Place of purchase:  ___________________________________________
Important
This manual contains proprietary information that is protected by 
copyright laws. The information contained in this manual is subject to 
change without notice. Images provided herein are for reference only 
and may contain information or features that do not apply to your 
computer. Acer Group shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors 
or omissions contained in this manual.
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Open the Acer Portal from the Home screen to sign up for an 
Acer ID or sign in if you already have an Acer ID.
There are three great reasons for you to get an Acer ID:
• Remotely access your PC from your other devices with our 
free Acer Remote Files app
• Get the latest offers and product information
• Register your device for warranty service
For more information, please visit the AcerCloud website: www.acer.com/acercloud 
						

							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 ..................................  10
The onscreen keyboard .........................  17
Editing text .............................................  18
Shutting down your tablet ......................  19
Connecting devices to your tablet  20
Connecting to AC power........................  20
Inserting a microSD card .......................  20
Transferring files between your tablet 
and a PC................................................  20
Connecting a Bluetooth device ..............  21
Accessories ...........................................  21
Going online  22
Managing Wi-Fi connections .................  22
Browsing the Internet.............................  22Setting up the Email application ............  23
Google services .....................................  24
Playing music  28
Multimedia playback ..............................  28
Managing people and contacts  30
Using the camera and camcorder  33
Camera/camcorder icons and indicators  33
Settings ..................................................  35
Taking a photo .......................................  35
Shooting a video ....................................  36
Advanced settings  37
Wireless & Networks..............................  37
Device ....................................................  39
Personal.................................................  41
System ...................................................  42
Updating your tablet’s operating system  42
Resetting your tablet ..............................  43
FAQ and troubleshooting  44Other sources of help ............................  46
Specifications  47
End user license agreement  50 
						

							4 - Getting started with your tablet
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 items is 
missing or damaged, contact your dealer immediately:
• Acer Iconia B1-721 tablet
• Product setup and safety information
• USB cable
• AC adapter
• Warranty card 
						

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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 Front-facing camera A 0.3-megapixel camera for video chats 
a

nd self-portrait images.
5 microSD card slot Insert a microSD card into the slot.
6 Touchscreen 7, 1024 x 600 pixel capacitive 
to

uchscreen.
7 Speaker Emits audio. 
						

							6 - Getting started with your tablet
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 
volume.
Warning
Do not force the SIM card. If it does not fit, ensure you have the SIM card 
properly oriented as illustrated. Trying to force the SIM into the slot 
when it is incorrectly oriented may damage the SIM and/or your tablet.
No.ItemDescription
Note
If you have a micro SIM, you may use an adapter to insert it into your tablet. 
If your tablet fails to recognize the SIM, please try using a different adapter. 
						

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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 
will fit in only one direction).
Note
Charger illustration is for reference only. Actual configuration may vary. 
						

							8 - Using your tablet
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 
periods of use. 
						

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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 account, 
which will be used to synchronize your contact list, email, calendar 
and other information. If you do not yet have Internet access, or do not 
want to use this feature, then tap Skip.
If you have multiple Google accounts, such as separate accounts for 
personal and business contacts, you can access and synchonize 
Important
You must sign in to a Google Account to use Gmail, Hangouts, Google 
Calendar, and other Google Apps; to download applications from 
Google Play; to back up your settings to Google servers; and to take 
advantage of other Google services on your tablet. 
If you want to restore existing settings from another device with 
Android 2.0 (or later) installed, you must sign in to your Google account 
during setup. If you wait until after setup is complete, your settings will 
not be restored.  
						

							10 - Using your tablet
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 appears, tap the action you 
want to perform.
Scroll: To scroll up or down the screen, simply drag your finger up or 
down the screen in the direction that you want to scroll.
The Home screen
When you start your tablet, or wake it from power saving, it will display 
the Home screen. This screen gives you quick access to information 
and simple controls with widgets or shortcuts to apps. Widgets display 
information such as the time and weather, or provide additional 
controls and direct access to applications. Some have been pre-
installed on your tablet, while others may be downloaded from Google 
Play.