Acer Liquid E2 User Manual
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© 2013 All Rights Reserved Acer Liquid E2 User’s Manual Model: V370 This revision: 5/2013 Acer Liquid E2 Smartphone Model number: __________________________________ Serial number: ___________________________________ Date of purchase: ________________________________ Place of purchase: ________________________________
Table of contents Table of contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Setting up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Unpacking your smartphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Getting to know your smartphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Installing or removing the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Installing a SIM or microSD Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Using your smartphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Turning on for the first time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Locking your smartphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Navigating through menus and options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Using the touchscreen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 The Home screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Managing contacts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Managing your contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Making calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Before making a call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Making a call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 The voice call screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Internet calling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Adding an Internet calling account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Editing or removing an Internet calling account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Using Internet calling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Receiving Internet calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Calling a contact’s Internet calling address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Calling a phone number using Internet calling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Messaging. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Creating a new message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Replying to a message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 MMS messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Going online . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Browsing the Internet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Setting up your Google email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Composing an email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Setting up Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Maps, Navigation, Places and Latitude . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 AcerCloud setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 AcerCloud setup for Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Using the Camera. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Camera icons and indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Taking a photo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Shooting a video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Viewing photos and videos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Geotagging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Advanced settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Putting your smartphone in Airplane mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Restarting your phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Adjusting settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Connecting to a PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 FM radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Multimedia playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Restoring to factory settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Accessories and tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Using the headset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Using a Bluetooth headset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Inserting a microSD Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 FAQ and troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Other sources of help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Warnings and precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Emergency calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Taking care of your smartphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 End User License Agreement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
5 Setting up Unpacking your smartphone Your new smartphone 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 Liquid E2 Smartphone •Battery • Quick Guide • USB cable • AC adapter • Headset Note : In-box content varies depending on country and region. Getting to know your smartphone Views 12 10 9 11 12 13 142 3 41 7 8 5 6 No.ItemDescription 1 3.5 mm headphone jack Connects to stereo headphones. 2 Power button Press to turn the screen on/off or enter sleep mode; press and hold to turn the smartphone on or off. 3 Phone speaker Emits audio from your smartphone; suitable for holding to your ear.
6 LED Indicators Installing or removing the battery Your smartphone uses a replaceable battery to provide power. It is packed separately from your smartphone and needs to be inserted and charged before you can use the smartphone. Installing the battery Insert your fingernail into the cutout between the battery cover and the phone. Unclip the cover and lift off the battery cover. 4 Front-facing camera Useful for taking self portrait images. 5 Light sensor Detects ambient light and automatically adjusts screen brightness. 6 LED indicator Indicates the phone’s charging status. 7 Touchscreen 4.5-inch, 960 x 540 pixel capacitive touchscreen to display data, phone content and enter information. 8 Microphone Internal microphone. 9 Volume up/down buttons Increases or decreases the phone volume. 10 Second microphone For noise cancellation. 11 Flash LED flash for camera. 12 Handsfree stereo speakers Emit stereo audio from your smartphone; suitable for handsfree use. 13 Camera A camera for taking high-resolution images. 14 Micro USB connector Connects to a USB cable/charger. StatusDescription Blinks red every eight secondsLow battery, not plugged in (only in sleep mode). Blinks red every three secondsCritically low battery, not plugged in (only in sleep mode). Blinks red every two secondsBad battery or charging error. Red Charging. Green Fully charged, plugged in. Blinks green every ten secondsMissed call, voice mail, or new message (only in sleep mode). Blue Plugged in but not ready / not enough charge to power on. Leave the device plugged in and try again later. No.ItemDescription
7 Place the battery into the battery compartment, lining up the battery connectors with those at the bottom of the compartment. Align the tabs on the cover into the slots on the phone. Gently press the cover until it snap s in place. CAUTION: RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES A CCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS. Charging the battery For initial use, you need to charge your smartphone for eight hours. After that you can recharge the battery as needed. Connect the AC adapter cord to the micro USB connector on your smartphone. Removing the battery Open the battery compartment as shown in Installing the battery on page 6 . Lift the battery out of the compartment by lifting at the bottom of the battery.
8 Replace the battery cover as described above. Installing a SIM or microSD Card To take full advantage of your smartphone’s telephony capabilities, you must install a SIM card. The SIM card holder is located at the top of the battery bay. Additionally, you may wish to increase your smartphone’s storage by inserting a microSD Card into the slot provided. This is next to the SIM card slot. 1. Turn off the phone by pressing and holding the power button. 2. Open the cover and remove the battery as described in Removing the battery on page 7. 3. Insert the SIM or microSD Card as shown. 4. Replace the battery and battery cover. Note: Ensure that the microSD Card is inserted all the way into the card slot. SIM card lock Your smartphone may come with a SIM card lock, i.e., you will only be able to use the SIM card provided by your network operator. To cancel the SIM lock, contact your network provider.
9 Using your smartphone Turning on for the first time To turn on your smartphone for the first time, press and hold the power button until the screen turns on. You will then be asked to configure some settings before you can use your smartphone. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete setup. Sign in to or create a Google account If you have Internet access, your smartphone allows you to synchronize information with a google account. During the start-up process, you may create or sign in to your 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. Creating multiple Google accounts You can create and easily access multiple Google accounts. Open the Application menu and then tap Settings > Add account. Entering your PIN When you install a SIM card for the first time, you may need to enter a PIN using the onscreen number pad. Important: Depending on your settings, you may be required to enter your PIN each time you switch on the phone function. Activating a new SIM card If you are using your SIM card for the first time, it may require activation. Contact your network operator for details on how to do this. Locking your smartphone If you will not use your smartphone for a while, briefly press the power button to lock access. This saves power and ensures your smartphone does not unintentionally use any services. Your smartphone will lock automatically if it is not used for one minute.
10 Waking your smartphone If the screen is off and the smartphone does not react to any taps on the screen or front p anel button, then it has been locked and is in sleep mode. Press the power button to wa ke your smartphone. Unlock your smartphone by sliding your finger from one side of the screen to the other (it works both ways). For additional security, you ma y set an unlock pattern, a set of dots that must be touched in the correct order to access the phone. Open the Application menu and then tap Settings > Security > Screen lock . Note: If you forget your unlock pattern, please refer to Unlock pattern on page 50. You may also directly enter the lock screen ap plications at the bottom of the screen. Tap the icon and slide your finger to the left or right across to quickly access the application. To change the lock screen applications, see Managing the lock screen on page 15 . Navigating through menus and options Back Home Menu To navigate through menus and options, there are three buttons beneath the screen. Back Tap this button to go to the previous page, or to go up one level in a menu. Tap and hold this button to see recently opened applicat ions. Tap an application to open it, or tap anywhere on the screen to return to the Home screen. See Multitasking on page 18. Home Tap this button to go directly to the Ho me screen. Tap and hold this button to open the Google Now app. If you are not signed into your Google account, tap and hold this button to open the Search function. Note: For information on Google Now , you may wish to view the Wikipedia page for the app at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Google_Now . Menu Tap this button to open a menu of actions that are valid for the current application or screen.