Acer Liquid E2 User Manual

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Note: You must activate a Google account before using Google Play. The first 
time you access Google Play, you will need to read and accept the Terms of 
Service.
Ta p   Play Store  from the Application menu to open the Google Play. Here you can 
obtain a variety of add-on programs and applic ations to enhance the functionality of 
your smartphone.
Note: The contents and design of Google Play  varies by region. For example, in 
some regions, you can also browse for and purchase movies, books, 
magazines, or music. Updates may add new categories or change how to 
navigate Google Play at any time.
You can browse the store by category or tap the search icon to search for a specific 
application.
Once you have selected an application, tap the  Install button to download and install 
the application. You will be told which se rvices (contact information, wireless access, 
GPS, etc.) the application requires access in  order to function correctly. If none of 
these services seem unusual, tap  Accept & download to proceed with the 
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You may keep track of the download progress from both the app’s page and the 
smartphone’s .
Important: Some applications may require  payment before you can download 
them. You will need to have a Google Che ckout account in order to pay for these 
applications, or a credit card number associated with your Google account.
Using downloaded applications
Once you’ve downloaded and installed an application, you may find it in the APPS or 
WIDGETS sections of  the Application menu.
Certain applications provide both an App and  wi
 dget, or only provide a widget (with 
no application icon).  See Personalizing the Home screen on page  14.
Uninstalling down loaded applications
Once you’ve downloaded and installed an application, you may uninstall the 
application from the Application menu by pr essing and holding the application icon 
and dragging it to the  Uninstall trash can located at the top-left of the Home screen.
Note: Deleting an app from the Home screen only deletes the shortcut.  See 
Adding and removing shortcuts and widgets on page 14.
Alternatively, you can go to Settings from the application menu and select  Apps. 
Tap the application you wish to uninstall, tap  Uninstall and confirm.
Maps, Navigation, Places and Latitude
Get easy-to-follow directions using Google Maps, view real-time traffic condition and 
navigate by using spoken, turn-by-turn dr iving instructions with Navigation, view 
where your friends are and places of in terest and local businesses on Google Maps 
using Places and Latitude.
Important : Maps does not have information about every location. 
						

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Using the map
Tap the Maps icon in the applications menu. Drag the map with your finger to move 
the map around.
To zoom in or out:
1. Double tap a location on the map to zoom in on the location, and tap once to 
zoom out, or
2. Touch an area with two fingers at once and spread them apart to zoom in, and 
pinch them together to zoom out.
Important: Not all zoom levels are available for all locations. 
						

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AcerCloud setup
AcerCloud is a personal cloud service that allows you to access your files over the 
Internet, and make sure your most important files are always up to date. With your 
personal cloud all your devices (PC, ta blet, phone) with AcerCloud installed can 
access files on your main Cloud PC. Open the  Application menu and tap 
AcerCloud .
For more information please visit the AcerCloud website: www.acer.com/acercloud
Note: To access files on other devices, your Cloud PC must be on and 
connected to the Internet. If your PC has Always Connect, your PC may be in 
Sleep mode, but must be connected to a power supply (not battery power).
AcerCloud setup for Windows
To install AcerCloud on a PC without AcerCloud, you can download the AcerCloud 
setup program from the AcerCloud website ( https://www.cloud.acer.com/ops/
downloads) and select AcerCloud Installer in the Windows part.
After download, double-click on the installer and follow the instructions to install 
AcerCloud.
Note : AcerCloud is designed for Windows 7 and Windows 8. It is not compatible 
with older Windows Operating Systems or MAC OS X. 
						

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Install AcerCloud
Double-click on the AcerCloud icon, then double-click on  AcerCloudSetup. Follow 
the instructions to install AcerCloud. 
Sign in using your Acer ID
Start the  AcerCloud  program from the desktop or Start Menu.
If you already have an Acer ID, use your email address and password to sign in to 
yo
 ur AcerCloud account.
Create an AcerCloud ID
If you do not have an AcerCloud ID, you first need to sign up for an AcerCloud 
account, which you can do from your smartphone. Open the  Application menu, tap 
AcerCloud , then tap New to AcerCloud , and enter the requested information
Make a note of the email address and password you used for your Acer Cloud 
ID. You must use this information to sign in to the AcerCloud service from each 
follow the instructions to register a new Acer ID.
After entering the information, tap  Next to apply for an Acer ID. Check your email 
account for an Acer ID activation message  and click on the link in the email to 
activate your Acer ID device. 
						

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AcerCloud options
When you install AcerCloud, you have several options. Select the options that are 
useful on your PC and click  Next to complete the setup:
PicStream - Take holiday snapshots on your smartphone and share them with other 
smart devices. Photos will be backed up permanently on your Cloud PC (see below), 
and temporarily accessible for 30 days in your personal cloud and on other devices.
Make this PC the Cloud PC  - You must define one (and only one) PC as your 
Cloud PC. Copies of all content added to your personal cloud (e.g. with PicStream) 
will be transfered to your Cloud PC, and cont ent on this PC will be available to your 
other AcerCloud devices. 
Important:  If you already have a Cloud PC, do NOT select this option.   
Your Cloud PC must be connected to the  Internet and have sufficient storage for 
all your media content.
AcerCloud Docs Upload - When you update and save a document on your PC, the 
document will be put into the personal cloud and streamed to other devices. 
Documents will be temporarily accessible for 30 days in your personal cloud. You 
can download documents to other devices for long-term storage.
Note: If AcerCloud Docs Upload is not avail able, click on the AcerCloud icon in 
the notification area (the botto m-right corner of the Windows desktop) and select 
Check for updates to install AcerCloud Docs.
Note: You can access and change these Ac erCloud settings from the AcerCloud 
icon in the Notifi cation area (the bottom-right cor ner of the Windows desktop). 
Click on the AcerCloud icon, then select  Open AcerCloud to see the settings 
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Using the Camera
Your smartphone features two digital cameras mounted on the front and on the rear. 
This section will take you through all the steps in taking photos and videos with your 
smartphone.
To activate the camera, tap  Camer
 a on the Home screen, or open the Applications 
menu and tap  Camera.
Camera icons and indicators
Settings
Camcorder
Still shot
FlashMode
settings
Switch camera
Gallery
thumbnail
The camera window provides controls on  either side of the image. Tap the area of 
the image you want to be the point of focus  for the auto-focus lens (only available on 
the rear camera). Pinch the image to zoom in or out.
Ta p  
 to take a picture. Tap the thumbnail in the bottom-left corner to open the 
gallery.
Tap the Se
ttings  icon in the upper-left corner to open the  Settings menu.
General
settings
Camera settings
Camcorder
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Settings menus
General
You may adjust the following:
• Turn GPS info on or off: Stores GPS information in the image information.
•Exposure: Over- or under-exposes the image.
•Color effect: Applies a color effect to the image.
•Scene mode: Adjust photo parameters for a particular environment.
•White balance: Compensate for different lighting environments.
•Image properties: Adjust the Sharpness, Hue, Saturation, Brightness, and 
Contrast.
•Anti-flicker: Turn the anti-flicker on or off, or select Auto.
Note: Some of the settings above are not available on the front camera.
Camera
You may adjust the following:
• Turn Zero shutter delay on or off: Takes the photo immediately when you 
tap the shutter button.
• Turn Face detection on or off: The camera automatically detects faces and 
focuses on them.
• Set the Self timer: Options are Off, 2 seconds or 10 seconds.
• None • Aqua
• Mono • Blackboard
• Sepia • Whiteboard
• Negative
• Auto • Theatre
• Night • Beach
• Sunset • Snow
• Party • Steady photo
• Portrait • Fireworks
• Landscape • Sports
• Night portrait • Candle light
• Auto • Cloudy
• Incandescent • Twilight
• Daylight • Shade
• Fluorescent • Warm fluourescent 
						

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•Continuous shot : Set the maximum number of photos taken in a single 
burst.
• Pictu
re size : Set the picture resolution.
• Pr
eview size : Set the preview image ratio.
• ISO :
 Set the ISO value.
Camcorder
You may adjust the following:
• Turn  EIS (Electro
 nic Image Stabilization) on or off.
• Turn the  Mic
 rophone on or off.
• Set the  Au
 dio mode.
• Set the  T
 ime lapse interval .
• Apply an  Effect 
 to the video.
• Set the  V
 ideo quality .
Scene modes
Along the right-hand side of the screen are various mode settings, scroll up or down 
to view and select the desired mode setting. Tap an icon to select it. Settings 
available are:
Taking a photo
1. Ensure you have adjusted the settings described above.
2. Frame your subject and stea
 dy your smartphone.
3. Zoom in or out as needed.
4. Tap 
 to take a picture.
Taking a panoramic photo
Panoramic mode allows you to take a series  of up to nine photos that the camera 
application will ‘stitch’ together to make a single extended image.
1. To take a panoramic photo, select panoramic capture mode. 
2. Align the camera to take a photo of one  en
 d of the panoramic scene (the furthest 
left, right, top or bottom). 
3. Press the camera button to take the first  i
 mage; then smoothly turn the camera to 
the left or right to take the next image of the scene. 
• A blue dot shows the center of the next ima
 ge; move the camera so the dot is 
in the center of the screen; your smart phone will then automatically capture an 
image and select the center of the next section of the image. Repeat to capture 
all images. 
• EV bracket shot • Best shot
• Smile shot • Auto scene detection
• Multi-angle • Panorama
• Face beauty • HDR
•Normal 
						

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Note: If your photo needs fewer than nine images, tap the tick icon to stop the selection 
process and process  the captured images.
The camera application will process the images and save a single extended image 
to your smartphone’s gallery.
Note: Panoramic images work best with static  outdoor scenes. Objects to close to the camera or large straight edges may confuse the detection process.
Shooting a video
Note: You do not need to select  Camcorder to record video
1. Frame your subject and steady your sm artphone and zoom in or out as needed.
2. Tap  to start taking a video. The icon will turn red to indicate that recording is 
in progress. Tap the icon again to stop recording.
Supported formats
Viewing photos and videos
After you have taken your photo or  video, it is automatically saved.
Once you have taken a photo or video, you  can
  view it in Gallery by tapping the 
thumbnail in the lower-right corner. Alternatively, open the  Applications menu and 
tap  Gallery . From Gallery you can share the file  directly using various services.
Note: Share options vary depending on the file type.
You may also edit photos you have taken by tapping the  icon in the lower left-
hand corner.
Geotagging
Geotagging allows you to store the location where a photo or videa was taken right 
in the photo or video itself.
For the geotag to display, pictures must be taken with  GPS Info turned 
 on.
Ty p eFormats
Image JPEG, GIF, PNG, BMP
Video MPEG-4, H.263, H.264