Acer Liquid E2 User Manual

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Using the touchscreen
Your smartphone uses a touchscreen for selecting items and entering information. 
Use your finger to tap the screen.
Ta p: 
Touch the screen once to open items and select options.
Drag : Ho
ld your finger on the screen and dr ag across the screen to select text and 
images.
Tap and hold : T
 ap 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 : T
o scroll up or down the screen, simply...

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Swype
Swype is a fast way to enter text. It allows you to type 
with one continuous motion across the screen 
ke
yboard; you create a word by drawing through 
letters.  
 
 
Put your finger on the first letter of the word and draw 
a p
 ath from letter to letter, lifting up only after the last 
letter. Swype will insert spaces where necessary.
Swype will usually add a double letter in a word when 
needed, but you can help Swype recognize you want 
a double letter by scribbling slightly or making a...

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The Home screen
After rebooting, your smartphone will display the home screen. This screen gives 
you quick access to information and simple  controls with widgets or shortcuts. These 
display information such as the time and w eather, or provide additional controls and 
direct access to applications and other fre quently used features of your smartphone.
Search
Time and Status
Navigation
Application menu
At the bottom of the screen is the  application dock which displays default 
applications. Tap an...

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The extended Home screen
The Home screen extends to either side of the screen, giving you more room to add 
icons, widgets or features. To view the ext ended screen, slide your finger to the left 
or right.
Personalizing the Home screen
You may personalize your Home screen by  adding or removing application shortcuts 
or widgets, and by changing the wallpaper.
Adding and removing shortcuts and widgets
To add shortcuts or widgets, tap the  Application menu icon in 
the bottom-center of the Home...

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To resize a widget that is already on the Home screen, tap and hold the widget. 
Once the Remove icon appears, release the widget. If the widget is resizable, you 
will be able to drag the sides of the widget to resize it.
Adding or removing folders
You can also add folders to your Home screen. To create a new folder drag and drop 
an application icon onto another application icon in the Home screen. This will 
create an Unnamed Folder. Tap the folder icon and then tap the name of the folder 
to...

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Changing home screen settings
Tap and hold any open area on the Home screen. Tap the Home screen settings 
tab to modify sliding effects. You can change the transition effect when scrolling to 
different screens. In addition, you can turn on and off automatic scrolling and cycle 
scrolling.
The Application menu
To access the Application menu, on the Home screen tap  in the center of the 
dock.
Applications are displayed in alphabetical order. Swipe the 
page to the left or right to see more...

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Connection icons
Note: Connection icons appear in different colors if you have two SIMs inserted. 
Battery icons
Notification icons
Note: Notification icons appear in different colors if you have two SIMs inserted.
IconDescriptionIconDescription
Connected to GPRS mobile 
networkRoaming
Connected to EDGE mobile 
networkCellular signal strength
Connected to 3G mobile network Mobile data transferring
Connected to HSDPA network Connected to a wireless 
network
Bluetooth is on No signal
Bluetooth connected...

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Multitasking
You can have multiple applications open at the same time. To 
open a new application, tap the home button to return to the 
Home screen, then start the new application.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Tip: To prolong battery life, it is better  to close an application when you’ve 
finished using it. Do this by either pressing the  Back key or the Menu button and 
selecting  Exit (if available).
New/unread SMS/MMS Phone microphone is off
Problem with sending SMS/MMS A
pplication update available
New Google...

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Managing contacts
Managing your contacts
Your smartphone features an address book that allows you 
to save contacts to either the internal memory or 
 onto your 
SIM card.
Open the People  a
 pplication from the Application menu or 
tap 
 from the Dialer to view your contacts.
If you don’t have any contacts stored on your phone, you 
ca
 n import your Google account contacts, add a new 
contact or import contacts from your SIM or SD card. Open 
the  People  application from the Application menu and...

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Making calls 
This chapter shows you how to make phone calls, and the various options available 
to you during your call.
Before making a call
Check that the phone function is on before you make a call. You can confirm the 
phone status from the Notification area.
Note : Status and notification icon colors may vary.
Making a call
Note: The phone function needs to be enabled before the call can be connected.
1. From the Home screen tap  Phone to open the onscreen 
number pad.
2. Enter the number you...