Acer Liquid E3 User Manual

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Tap and hold: Tap 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 drag your finger up or down the 
screen in the direction that you want to scroll.
Google keyboard
This is a standard onscreen QWERTY keyboard that 
allows you to enter text. Tap and hold a key with 
numbers at the top to select alternative characters, 
such as letters with accents. 
Tap the  key to...

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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 keyboard; 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, liftin g up only after the last letter. 
Swype will insert spaces where necessary.
Swype will usually add a double letter in a word when 
need
 ed, but you can help Swype recognize you want a 
double letter by scribbling slightly or making a loop on...

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Predictive text
Both Swype and Google keyboards provide predictive text input for the browser. As 
you tap the letters of a word, a selection of words are displayed above the keyboard 
that continue the sequence of letters tapped, or are a close match allowing for 
errors. The word list changes after every key press. If the word you need is 
displayed, you can tap on it to insert it into your text.
The Home screen
After booting, your smartphone will display the home screen. This screen gives you...

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Note: In order to search or browse the internet, you must be connected to a 
cellular data (if available) or wireless network. See  Going online on page 29.
Voice search
If voice search is available, tap the microphone  and speak your search request. 
See  Voice search on page 29 .
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...

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To view information about the app or widget, drag it to the App info icon at the top of 
the screen.
To move the item to a different Home scre en, 
 drag it to the side of the screen, the 
Home screen will switch to the screen in that  direction. Release the item when it is 
positioned correctly.
To remove a shortcut or widget from the Home screen, tap and drag it to  Remove at 
t
 he top of the screen.
Adding or removing folders
You can also add folders to your Home screen. To create a new folder...

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Changing the wallpaper  
From the Application menu, tap Settings  > Personalize  
to change the wallpaper for your lock screen and Home 
screen. Tap  Wallpapers to change the lock screen and 
home wallpaper. You can choose from images stored in 
the Gallery, standard wallpapers, Live Wallpapers 
featuring animated or intera ctive backgrounds, or Video 
Wallpapers enabling you to use videos as your 
background.
Changing Home screen settings
From the  Application menu , tap Settings > Personalize . 
Use...

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Status and notification area
The Notification area is at the top of the screen. 
This area contains a variety of icons to inform you of your phone’s status. The left 
side of the Notification area displays event  icons that indicate a new event (such as 
a new message). 
Drag the  Notification  are
 a down the screen to view more information about new 
events.
Ta p  
 to clear the notification area.
Ta p  
 to adjust commonly used settings  
Connection icons
The icons on the right side indicate signal...

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Battery icons
Multitasking 
You can have multiple apps open at the same time. Tap 
the Recent  button to see recently opened apps. To 
open a new app, tap the  Home button to return to the 
Home screen, then start the new app.
To prolong battery life, it is  
 better to close an app when 
you’ve finished using it. You can do this three ways:
1. Press the  Bac
 k key until the app is closed
2. Tap the Me
 nu icon and select  Exit (if available)
3. Press the  Rec
 ent button and swipe the icon off the...

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Float apps include: Float Browser, Float Buttons, Float Calculator, Float Camera, 
Float Dialer, Float Maps, Float Notes, Float Stopwatch and Float Text. Widgets can 
also be added to the Float menu by tapping on the Widgets tab. 
AcerRAPID
The AcerRAPID button is located directly below the camera.
Long press the AcerRAPID button to launch the camera app. While the camera app 
is 

open, push the AcerRAPID button to take a picture. Long press to take four 
continuous pictures.
Short press the...

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Quick Touch
Quick Touch is a fast and easy way to play music and to 
unlock the phone. From the Application menu, tap 
Settings  > Quick Touch . Enable Quick Touch by 
tapping  On and enable or disable Music (Z)  and 
Unlock (I)  by tapping  On or  Off.
Music
While the display is off, draw a  Z to play a song from a 
designated playlist. The display will remain off while the 
music is playing. If there are multiple songs in the 
designated album, swipe left to right across the display 
to play the...