Acer Liquid E3 User Manual
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11 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 see numbers and special characters, and then tap to see even more. You can choose another input language and change Goo gle keyboard settings by tapping and holding the microphone key. Alternatively, open the Application menu and then tap Settings > Language & input . Then tap the Settings icon next to Google keyboard > Input languages . The keyboard layout changes according to the selected language. After setting up more than one language, the language bein g used will be identified on the space bar. Tap and hold the space bar to toggle between multiple input languages. Text assistance The Google keyboard has variou s features that assist you to enter correct text. In the Application menu, tap Settings > Language & input and then tap the Settings icon to the right of Google keyboard . From here you can enable or disable several keyboard-related settings. Changing the text input method To change the input method, in the Application menu tap Settings > Language & input > Default and then select your preferred input method.
12 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 the letter. For example, to get the ll in hello, scribble (or make a loop) on the l key. When there are multiple suggestions for the word you want to en ter. Swype displays a Word Choice List. To accept the default word in the Word Choice List, just keep Swyping. Otherwise, scroll through the list by dragging your finger, and tap the word you want. Press and hold the Swype key to a ccess se ttings, features, updates, preferences, and help. Ta p to see numbers and special characters; tap the page (shift) key to see even more. Additional keys vary depending on the type of text you enter, e.g. a key to add a smil ey is available when typing a text message. Like other keys, tap and hold for additional options. To change the input method, open the Notification area (see Status and notification area on page 17 ) and tap Choose input method . Text assistance The Swype keyboard has various features that assist you to enter correct text. In the Application menu, tap Settings > Language & input and then tap the Settings icon to the right of Swype . You can also tap and hold the Swype key . From here you can enable or disable the following: FunctionDescription Settings Change your text input preferences. Themes Change your keyboard theme. My Words Adjust settings and check words added to your personal dictionary. Languages Set the language used by the keyboard. Gestures A list and description of the various Swype gestures. Help Learn how to use the Swype keyboard. Updates Check for application and dictionary updates.
13 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 quick access to information and simple controls with widgets or shortcuts. These display information such as the time and w eather, or provide additional controls and direct access to apps and other frequentl y used features of your smartphone. Search Application menu Application Status and notification area dock At the bottom of the screen is the Applic ation dock which displays default apps (see Changing application dock icons on page 15 to change these icons). Tap an icon to open the app. Tap the App lication menu icon in the middle of the Application dock to view your apps (see The Application menu on page 16 for more information). To change apps, see Changing application dock icons on page 15 . Search To search for apps, files or for information on the internet, tap the icon. Simply enter the text you want to find and tap or tap one of the suggestions, apps or files shown in the list. You can also ch oose what Search searches for. Within Search, tap the Back button to hide the keyboard. Then tap the Menu icon > Settings > Ph one search. Select the apps you want Search to search.
14 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 the Home screen You may personalize your Home screen by adding or removing application shortcuts or widgets, and by changing the wallpaper. Tap and hold any open area on the Home screen. From here, you can customize the extended Home screen. Click to add an extra panel to the extended Home screen or remove a panel by tapping, hold ing and dragging the selected panel to Remove. Adding and removing shortcuts and widgets To add shortcuts or widgets, tap the Application menu icon in the bottom-center of the Home screen. Ta p APPS to see a list of shortcuts to apps you can drag to a Home screen. Ta p WI DGETS to see apps and links (such as custom shortcuts, contacts or bookmarks) that you can add to a Home screen. Widgets are apps that display constantly-updated information or quick sh ortcuts to apps or special functions. To move an app or widget to the Home screen, t ap and hold an item until it is selected. The Home screen will open. Drag th e item to any free area on the screen.
15 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 drag and drop an application icon onto another application icon in the Home screen. This will create an Unnamed Folder. Tap the folder icon and then tap the name of the folder to rename it. To delete an application shortcut from a fo lder, tap on the folder icon to display the apps inside and then tap and hold the application icon that you want to remove. Drag and drop the icon on Remove that will appear at the top of the screen. To delete a folder, tap and hold on the folder and then drag and drop the folder on Remove that will appear at the top of the screen. Changing application dock icons You can set icons for installed apps in the Application dock. Open the Application menu and find the app you want to add. Tap and hold the icon, then drag it to any open position in the dock. Dragging the new app to an existing dock icon will create a folder for both icons. To remove an icon from the dock, tap and ho ld th e icon to select it. Either drag the icon to a different location outside the dock or to Remove at the top of the screen.
16 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 the various settings to personalize the Home screen by choosing your Transition effect and enabling/disabling the Repeat transition and Home screen looping. The Application menu Note: All images are for reference only. The apps installed on your device can be different from the apps shown in illustrations. To access the Application menu, tap in the center of the dock on the Home screen. Apps are displayed in alphabetical orde r. Swipe the page to the left or right to see more apps. When you are on the last page of apps, swipe to the left to see widgets available on your phone, or tap WIDGETS at the top of the page. To quickly jump to apps or widgets, tap APPS or WI DGETS at the top of the Application menu. Tap the Pl ay Store icon to open Google Play to view and purchase apps and/or digital media. From the Play Store, tap APPS > Apps > My apps to view all of your installed apps.
17 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 strength, connection, battery status and the time. IconDescriptionIconDescription Connected to GPRS mobile network Roaming Connected to EDGE mobile network Cellular signal strength Connected to 3G mobile network Mobile data transferring Connected to HSDPA network Connected to a wireless network Bluetooth is connected No wireless signal
18 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 screen. Acer Float Tap the Recent button for the Float menu at the bo ttom. Acer Float allows you to open an app as a floating window, which can be moved around within the display. You may add up to four Float apps to the Float menu. You can also edit your Float menu by tapping on the settings icon and adding/removing Float apps. Bluetooth is disconnected Airplane mode (Wireless connectivity disconnected. Please disable airplane mode before trying to make a call.) USB tethering is activated IconDescriptionIconDescription Battery is very low Battery is partially drained Battery is low Battery is full Battery is charging
19 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 AcerRAPID button to launc h the Google Play Music app. To change the app for the short press function, open the Application menu and tap Settings > AcerRAPID > Short press and choose an app. Tap the ON/ OFF switch to enable or disable AcerRAPID. The AcerRAPID button also allows you to answe r incoming calls quickly without having to touch the screen. To accept an incoming call, press the AcerRAPID button. Note: Only the short press function can be changed. The long press function is fixed as the camera app and can be disabled, but can’t be changed.
20 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 next song. Swipe right to left to play the previous song. Draw an O to exit the music player. Note: Songs must first be stored in the Mu sic folder of your phone. Only one album may be designated for Quick Touch. Unlock While the display is off, draw an I by swiping up from the bottom of the screen to the top or by swiping from the top of the screen to the bottom to unlock the display.