Acer Liquid E3 User Manual

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© 2014 All Rights Reserved
Acer Liquid E3 User’s Manual
Model: E380
This revision: 3/2014
Acer Liquid E3 Smartphone
Model number: _______________________________________________
Serial number: _______________________________________________
Date of purchase:  ____________________________________________
Place of purchase:  ___________________________________________ 

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Table of contents
Table of contents - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -  3
Setting up- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -  5
Unpacking your smartphone  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Getting to know your smartphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Installing a SIM or microSD card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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Using the Camera - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -  33
Camera icons and indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Taking a photo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Shooting a video  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Viewing photos and videos  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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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 E3  smartphone
• Quick Guide
• USB cable
• AC adapter
• Headset
Note : In-box content varies depending on country and region.
Getting to know your smartphone
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1 Micro SIM cover Insert a micro SIM into...

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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 holders are located on the side of the device.
Additionally, you may wish to increase your smartphone’s storage by inserting a 
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icroSD card into the slot provided. 
1. Insert your fingernail and flip the microSD card cover open and insert the  microSD card as illustrated.
4 Front-facing flash LED flash for front-facing camera.
5 LED indicator Indicates when...

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2. Ensure that the microSD card is inserted all the way into the card slot and secure 
the microSD card cover.  
Micro SIM
3. Insert your fingernail and flip the micro  SIM cover open. Insert the micro SIM card 
as illustrated.
4. Ensure that the micro SIM card is inse rted all the way and secure the micro SIM 
cover. 

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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.
Charging the battery
For initial use, you need to charge your smartphone for eight hours. After that, you 
can recharge the battery as needed. Connec t the AC adapter cord to the micro USB 
connector on your smartphone.  

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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...

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Waking your smartphone   
If the screen is off and the smartphone does not react to 
any taps on the screen or front panel buttons, then it has 
been locked and is in sleep mode.
Press the  Power button to w
 ake your smartphone. Unlock 
your smartphone by sliding your finger horizontally across 
the screen (it works both ways).
For additional security, you may set an unlock pattern or 
ch
 oose from several screen locks to access the phone. 
Open the Application  menu and then tap Settings >...