Acer Iconia B1 User Manual

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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 configure synchronization options for many applications on 
your tablet. You can also configure what types of data you 
synchronize for each account.
Some applications, such as People, Gmail, and Calendar, can sync 
data from multiple accounts. Others sync data only from the first 
Google Account you sign in to on your tablet, or from an account 
associated specifically with that application.
For some applications, such as People or Calendar, all changes that 
you make on your tablet are made to the synchronised copy on the 
Internet. Other applications only copy information from account on the 
Internet; the information on your tablet cannot be changed directly, 
you must change the information stored in the Internet account.
Tap APPS
 > Settings > [Account] to manage the synchronization of 
individual accounts.
Some applications, such as Gmail and Calendar, have additional 
synchronization settings. Open the application and tap the Menu
button (three dots) and then tap Settings.
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.
Important
You should only remove programs if you are familiar with the Android 
operating system. 
						

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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.
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 Menu button > Add alarm to create a new alarm.
Tap a preset alarm to edit it. You can:
• Set the alarm time.
• Give it a label (i.e., a name).
• Set which days to repeat the alarm.
• Set a ringtone.
Updating your tablet’s operating system
Your tablet can download and install system updates, adding support 
for new devices or expanding software options.
Note
If you travel frequently or live in an area that uses daylight saving time, and 
have mobile network access, activate Automatic date & time from this 
menu. Your tablet will set the date and time based on information it receives 
from the network. 
						

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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.
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.
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. 
						

							44 - FAQ and troubleshooting
FAQ AND TROUBLESHOOTING
This section lists frequently asked questions that may arise during the 
use of your tablet, and gives easy answers and solutions to these 
questions.
AspectQuestionAnswer
AudioWhy is there no 
sound coming 
from the device?If the headset is plugged into the 
device, the speaker is 
automatically shut off. Disconnect 
the headset.
Check that the device volume 
setting is not muted.
Check that the volume control is 
not at its lowest setting.
MemoryWhy do I have 
less storage than 
the specifications 
say?A small amount of memory is 
reserved for system security.
Multimedia filesWhy can’t I view 
my picture files?You may be trying to view an 
image that is not supported. See 
Supported formats on page 36 
for more information.
Why can’t I view 
my video files?You may be trying to view a video 
that is not supported. See 
Multimedia on page 47 for more 
information.
Why can’t I play 
my music files?You may be trying to play a file 
that is not supported. See 
Multimedia on page 47 for more 
information. 
						

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System 
information and 
performanceHow do I check 
the OS version of 
my device?Ta p  APPS > Settings > About 
tablet to check the OS version 
(Kernel/build number) and other 
hardware and software 
information.
Where can I find 
my serial number 
ID?Ta p  APPS > Settings > About 
tablet > Device Information.
PowerI couldn’t turn on 
the device.The battery power may be 
depleted. Recharge the device. 
See Charging your tablet on 
page 7 for more information.
St o rag eHow do I check 
memory status?To check storage status, go to 
Settings > Storage.
What do I do 
when my device’s 
internal storage is 
full or almost full?You may need to delete installed 
apps or move media files to the 
micoSD card.
Unlock patternI forgot my unlock 
pattern.After five wrong entries, you can 
reset your unlock pattern. Tap 
Forgotten pattern? and enter 
your Google account username 
and password.
You must have an active Google 
account on the tablet and an 
Internet connection.
If this option is not available, 
please contact your local Acer 
service center.
AspectQuestionAnswer 
						

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Other sources of help
For information on:Refer to:
Up-to-date information 
rega
 rding your tablet www.acer.com
Service enquiries support.acer.com
HeatThe tablet heats 
up when charging 
or operating for a 
long period. It is normal for the device to heat 
up when charging. When 
charging is complete, it will return 
to its normal temperature.
It is also normal for the tablet to 
heat up during long periods of 
use, such as watching a video or 
playing a game.
All Acer tablets are factory-tested 
before release.
AspectQuestionAnswer 
						

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SPECIFICATIONS
Performance
• MTK MT8312 dual-core 1.3 GHz processor
• System memory:• 1 GB of RAM
• 8 or 16 GB of flash memory
Google Android
™ operating system
Display
• 7 WSVGA TFT-LCD capacitive multi-touch screen
• 1024 x 600 resolution
Multimedia
• Mono speaker
• Built-in microphone
Formats supported
TypeFormats
Audio recording AAC-LC, AMR-WB
Audio playback AAC-LC, AAC, AAC+ (not raw AAC), AMR-NB, 
AM

R-WB, MP3, OGG Vorbis, WAV
Video recording H.264 BP, MPEG-4 SP, H.263 BP
Video playback H.264 BP, H.264 MP, H.264 HP, MPEG-4 SP, H.263 
BP
:
USB connector
• Micro USB port 
						

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Power
• DC power-in (5.35 V, 2 A or 5.2 V, 1.35 A)
Connectivity
• Bluetooth 4.0
• Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11b/g/n
• GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz
• WCDMA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 MHz
• HSPA+ / GPRS / EDGE
•GPS
Camera
• Front camera
• 0.3-megapixel
• Fixed focus
Expansion
• microSD card slot (up to 32 GB)
Battery
• 11.2 Wh 2955 mAh 3.8 V 1-cell Li-polymer battery pack 
Battery life: Up to 5 hours (based on video playback test results)
Note
Length of battery operation will depend on power consumption which is 
based on system resource use. For example, constantly using the backlight 
or using power-demanding applications will shorten battery life between 
charges. 
						

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Dimensions
Height199 mm 
Width 122 mm
Thickness 11.4 mm 
Weight 323 g
Environment
Temperature
Operating: 0° C to 35° C
Non-operating: -20
° C to 60° C
Humidity (non-condensing)
Operating: 20% to 80%
Non-operating: 20% to 80% 
						

							50 - End user license agreement
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