Acer Liquid E2 User Manual
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41 Advanced settings Putting your smartphone in Airplane mode You can enter Airplane mode (also known as flight mode) to turn off telephone and Bluetooth functions and use your smartphone as a handheld device during a flight. Check with yo ur airline to make sure this is permitted onboard. Switch your smartphone off during takeoff and land ing as it may interfer e with aircraft electronic systems. Turning Airplane mode on or off 1. Open the Notification area. 2. Tap then tap Airplane mode . -OR- 1. Press and hold the power button until you get the phon e options menu. 2. Tap Ai rplane mode to switch it ON or OFF. Note: When Airplane mode is active, the icon will be displayed in the Notification area. Restarting your phone You can restart (reboot) your phone if you find apps are not responding. 1. Press and hold the power button until you get the phone options menu. 2. Tap Rest art. Adjusting settings This section will show you how to adjust detailed settings for your phone, data, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connections. Activating or deactivating connections Open the Application menu and tap Settings to manage your connection settings. ItemDescription SIM management Set a default SIM for particul ar functions (such as voice calling or messaging), turn the data connection on or off, set roaming preferences and associat e contacts with a SIM.

42 Important: If your phone is in Airplane mode, the option to turn Bluetooth on will be disabled. Please refer to Putting your smartphone in Airplane mode on page 41 for instructions on turning Airplane mode on or off. Adjusting Bluetooth settings You can use Bluetooth to exchange information between your smartphone and other mobile devices. Bluetooth connections For all Bluetooth settings, open the Application menu and tap Settings > Bluetooth. Here you can switch Bluetooth on or off, set a device name and discoverability. Tap SEARCH FOR DEVICES to scan for available devices. To connect to a device, tap the device in the list of available devices. You may be asked to enter a PIN on both devices to establish the connection. To simply turn on or off Bluetooth, open the Notification area and tap the Bluetooth button. Internet sharing Tethering via USB If you wish to share your mobile Internet connection with a computer, you can connect your phone to a PC using the supplied USB cable. 1. Plug the USB sync cable into the micro USB connector on your smartphone. 2. Plug the USB client connector into an available USB port on your computer. 3. Push the Menu button and then tap Settings > More.. > USB tethering. Wi-Fi hotspot You can turn your smartphone into a portable Wi-Fi hotspot to share your mobile Internet connection with up to 8 clients. Wi-Fi Turn the Wi-Fi function on or off. Bluetooth Turn the Bluetooth function on or off. Data usage View an estimate of the mobile data used on each SIM. More... Access additional connection settings: Airplane mode: Disable all wireless connections so you can safely use this device onboard an aircraft. VPN: Set up and manage Virtual Private Networks. Tethering & portable hotspot: Share your phone’s mobile data connection via USB or as a portable Wi-Fi hotspot. Mobile networks: Set your options for connecting to mobile networks. ItemDescription

43 1. Push the Menu button and then tap Settings > More... > Tethering & portable hotspot > Set up Wi-Fi hotspot. 2. Set the Network SSID and adjust security between None and WPA2 PSK. Tap Save to finish. Note: When your smartphone is serving as a Wi-Fi hotspot, you can’t use your phone’s applications to access the Internet via its Wi-Fi connection. Phone network settings In the Application menu tap Settings > More... > Mobile networks to adjust your network settings. You can turn data connection on or off when roaming, choose a preferred network mode, specify a network operator and define access point names. Selecting a network Your phone will automatically detect your carrier/network settings when you insert a new SIM card. However, you may prefer to manually select a network. This may be a good idea when roaming. Tip: When you are traveling, manually selecting a network may help to reduce your roaming charges. Check with your home service provider for the network offering the most competitive rates at your destination. 1. Open the Application menu and tap Settings > More... > Mobile networks > Network operators. 2. Your phone will search for available networks. 3. Select your preferred network from the list generated. You phone will attempt to register on the selected network. 4. Tap Select automatically to connect to the available network with the strongest signal. This may lead to your phone jumping between networks when you move around. Note: Contact your service provider should you have any problems obtaining voice mail and the text message service center numbers. Data usage control settings Data usage controls let you monitor total usage by network type and application and then set limits if needed. To access the Data usage settings, from the Application menu tap Settings > Data usage. Note: To set a data limit, Wi-Fi or Mobile data must be enabled.

44 Phone settings Many phone settings are automatically configured by your smartphone when you insert a SIM card. The device will communicate with your provider and automatically obtain all necessary settings, such as network name, voice mail and text message center numbers. You can also view and modify these settings manually through the Call settings screen. Open the dialer and tap the menu button, then tap Settings. Sound To adjust your phone’s sound settings, in the Application menu tap Settings > Sound. Display To adjust your phone’s display settings, in the Application menu tap Settings > Display. ItemDescription Vibrate Vibrates the device for incoming calls. Volumes Adjust the Ringtone, Notifications, Alarm volumes. Phone ringtone Sets your default voice calls ringtone. Default notification Set your phone’s default notification sound. Dial pad touch tones Play tones when using dial pad. Touch sounds Play sounds when touching certain UI elements. Screen lock sound Play sound when locking and unlocking the screen. Vibrate on touch Vibrate when pressing soft keys and on certain UI interactions. ItemDescription Brightness Adjust screen brightness. Wallpaper Change the Home screen’s wallpaper. Theme Change menu color. Auto-rotate screen Enable rotation of the screen when device is tilted. Sleep Adjust the delay before the screen automatically turns off. Font size Change the default font size for the UI.

45 Connecting to a PC If you wish to transfer information between the microSD Card in your phone and your computer, you can connect yo ur phone to a PC using the supplied USB cable. Plug the USB sync cable into the micro USB connector on your smartphone. Plug the USB client connector into an available USB port on your computer. Open the Notification area , and tap Connected as media device to configure the USB options. You will now be able to see the microSD Card in your phone as a drive in your computer’s file explorer. Note : After turning on USB storage, you will not be able to access the files in the microSD card or applications such as Gallery or Music. Synchronization You can sync your calendar, email and contacts on your phone and never worry about losing them again. Sync in re al time or adjust it as you please. In the Application menu, tap Settings. Under ACCOUNTS, tap the appropriate account and again under ACCOUNTS tap that account’s email address to access t he synchronization settings. To add a new account, tap Ad d account. Select the type of account (AcerCloud, Corporat e, Email, Facebook, or Google) and then follow the on screen instructions. Google Sync In Google, you can set synch ronization for Browser, Calendar, Contacts, Gmail, and Google Photos. In your Google account’s synchornization settings menu, tap the checkmark next to the item you would like to have auto-sync. Tap again to uncheck any for manual synchronization. To manually synchronize an item, make sure the item is checked, tap the Me nu button and then tap Sync now. Note: You need a Google account to sync your calendar and appointments.

46 FM radio The FM radio allows you to listen to your favorite stations while on the move. Headphones must be inserted to the 3.5 mm jack as it function s as an antenna. You can access the radio by tapping FM Radio from the Application menu. Tap the back icon to turn the radio off. Multimedia playback Your smartphone comes supplied with a variety of programs that you can use to enjoy multimedia content. Adjusting the volume Adjust the volume of your phone using the volume button on the side of the phone. Alternatively, you can set the Ringtone, Notifications, and Alarms volume by opening the Application menu and tapping Settings > Sound > Volumes . Setting the date and time To set the date and time, open the Application menu and tap Settings > Date & time . Tip: If you travel frequently or live in an area that uses daylight saving time, activate Automatic date & time from this menu. This will enable your smartphone to set the date and time based on information it receives from the network. Setting alarms There are two predefined alarms on your phone by default. Tap Clock in the Application menu, and then tap Set alarm to edit alarm settings. You may: • Turn the alarm on or off. • Set the alarm time. • Set which days to repeat the alarm. • Set a ringtone. • Enable or disable vibrate. • Give it a label. Changing language and text options Set your location and language input preferences by opening the Application menu and going to Settings > Language & input .

47 Closing an application To close an active application, in the Application menu tap Settings > Apps. Swipe over to the Running tab, then tap the program you wish to close. Select Stop to close the program. Uninstalling an application You can remove programs installed on your smartphone to free up extra storage memory. 1. In the Application menu tap Settings > Apps. 2. Swipe over to the Downloaded tab. 3. Find the application in the list and tap on it. 4. Tap the Uninstall button and then tap OK Warning! You should only remove programs if you are familiar with the Android operating system. Restoring to factory settings You may perform a clean boot to restore your smartphone to the factory settings. Note: Before performing a clean boot, ensure that your smartphone is not locked. Press any key or tap the screen to see if the phone responds. Warning! You should only perform a clean boot when all other options have failed to restore your smartphone to an operational state. Warning! This will erase all your personal information, any contacts stored on your phone and any programs you installed. If your phone is responding to screen input, then open Settings from the Application menu. Tap Backup & reset > Factory data reset > Reset phone and then Erase everything to format your phone.

48 Accessories and tips This chapter shows you how to use accessories with your smartphone, as well as provide useful tips for when you are using your smartphone. Using the headset Your smartphone is compatible with Acer headsets with built-in microphone for handsfree use when making calls. To use the headset, plug it into the 3.5 mm headphone jack at the top of the phone. When the headset is plugged in, all audio is routed to the headset, and the speakers are turned off. • To answer an incoming call, press the button on the microphone. • Adjust the volume using the volume up/down button on the smartphone. • End the call by pressing the button again. Using a Bluetooth headset Your smartphone’s Bluetooth functions make it fully compatible with all Bluetooth headsets. This allows you to use the unit handsfree when making calls, without the inconvenience of wires. Creating a new access point When you need to add another GPRS/3G/EDGE connection on your phone, obtain the access point name and settings (including username and password if required) from your wireless service provider. 1. Open the Application menu and tap Settings > More... > Mobile networks > Access Point Names, and select an operator. 2. Tap the Menu button and then tap New APN. 3. Enter the APN settings. Tap an item to adjust it. 4. When you have finished tap the Menu button and then tap Save. Important: Some providers and countries do not allow the use of a smartphone as a modem over HSDPA. Please check with your provider before attempting to do so. Inserting a microSD Card Your smartphone features a memory expansion slot that accepts a microSD Card to expand memory and storage capacity. Please refer to Installing a SIM or microSD Card on page 8 for instructions on installing a microSD Card.

49 Appendix FAQ and troubleshooting This section lists frequently asked questions that may arise during the use of your smartphone, and gives easy answers and solutions to these questions. AspectQuestionAnswer Audio Why 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. Multimedia files Why can’t I view my video files?You may be trying to view a video that is not supported. Refer to Multimedia on page 54. Why can’t I play my music files?You may be trying to play a file that is not supported. Refer to Multimedia on page 54. System information and performanceHow do I check the OS version of my device?Ta p Settings > About phone to check the OS version (Build number) and other hardware and software information. Power I can’t turn on the device.The battery power may be depleted. Recharge the device. Refer to Charging the battery on page 7 for more information. RAM / ROM How do I check the RAM and ROM memory status?To check the ROM status, tap Settings > Storage. To check RAM status, tap Settings > Apps > RUNNING. Internal storage My device’s available internal storage is full or almost full.Uninstall applications to increase available storage. See Uninstalling an application on page 47.

50 Other sources of help Warnings and precautions • Do not use this product near water. • Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand or table. If the product falls, it could be seriously damaged. • Slots and openings are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating. These openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface. This product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register, or in a built-in installation unless proper ventilation is provided. • Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind onto or into the product. • To avoid damage of internal components and to prevent battery leakage, do not place the product on a vibrating surface. • Never use this product when engaging in sporting activities, exercising, or in any vibrating environment which may cause a short circuit or damage, and even a risk of explosion from the battery pack. Unlock pattern I forgot my unlock pattern.After a certain number of wrong entries, you will be presented with an option to reset your pattern. Tap Forgot pattern? and enter your google account username and password. Note: You must have an active Google account on the smartphone. Alternatively, you restore your smartphone to factory settings. See Restoring to factory settings on page 47. Heat The phone heats up when charging or making long duration calls.It is normal for the phone to heat up when charging. When charging is complete, it will return to its normal temperature. It is also normal for the phone to heat up during long periods of use, such as watching a video or a long phone conversation. For information on:Refer to: Up-to-date information regarding your smartphonewww.acer.com mobile.acer.com Service enquirieswww.acer.com/support AspectQuestionAnswer