Acer Z 110 User Manual

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Camera icons and indicators
Using the Camera
Your smartphone features a digital camera mounted on the rear. This section will 
take you through all the steps in taking photos and videos with your smartphone.
Note : You need to have a microSD Card inserted into the microSD slot before using the 
camera.
To activate the camera, open the applications menu and tap  Camera.
Camera icons and indicators
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In the camera window, the icons on the right allow you to control the camera. Use 
the zoom slider at the left of  the screen to adjust the zoom.
ItemDescription
1 Opens Gallery
2 Set the camera mode.
•Normal
• Panorama
• Camcorder
• Auto scene detection
3 Shutter button.
4 Set photo mode.
•Normal
• Smile chot
• Burst shot
5 Change camera settings.
• Image properties
• Color effect
• Image data
• Settings 
						

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Taking a photo
The number in the lower right-hand corner shows how many more photos can be 
stored, or the maximum duration for a video.
Taking a photo
1. Ensure you have adjusted the parameters described above.
2. Frame your subject and stea
 dy your smartphone.
3. Zoom in or out as needed by using the zo om 
 slider on the left-hand side of the 
screen. 
4. Tap the shutter button to take the photo.  
Shooting a video
Turn on camcorder mode by tapping the mode icon and then  Camcorder.
1. Ensure you have adjusted the parameters described above.
2. Frame your subject and steady your sm a
 rtphone and zoom in or out as needed.
3. Tap the shutter button to begin recording. 
4. Tap the shutter button again to stop recording.
Supported formats
Ty p eFormats
Image JPEG
Video MPEG-4, H.263 
						

							33 Viewing photos and videos
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 icon in the upper right corner. Alternatively, open the applications tab and 
tap Gallery. From Gallery you can share the file directly using various services.
Note: Share options vary depending on the file type. 
						

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Putting your smartphone in Airplane mode
Advanced Settings
Putting your smartphone in Airplane mode
You can enter Airplane mode (a lso known as flight mode) 
to turn off telephone and Bluetooth functions and use your 
sma
 rtphone as a handheld device during a flight. Check 
with your airline to make sure this is permitted onboard.
Switch your smartphone off du ring
  takeoff and landing as 
it may interfere with aircraft electronic systems.
Turning Airplane mode on or off
1. Press and hold the power button until you get the 
phone options menu.
2. Tap  Ai
rplane mode  to switch it ON or OFF. 
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Note : When Airplane mode is active, the   icon will be displayed in  the Notification area.
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 Applications menu and tap  Settings > Wireless & networks  to manage 
your connection settings.
Each connection will have a green check when turned on.
ItemDescription
Airplane mode Disable all wi reless connections so you can safely use this device 
onboard an aircraft.
WLAN Turn the Wi-Fi function on or off.
WLAN settings Set up and manage your wireless access points.
Bluetooth Turn the Bluetooth function on or off.
Bluetooth settings Manage your Bluetoot h connections, set a device name and 
discoverability.
Tethering & portable 
hotspot Share your phone’s mobile data connection via USB or as a portable Wi-
Fi hotspot.
VPN settings Set up and manage Virtual Private Networks.
Mobile networks Set your options for connecting to mobile networks. 
						

							35 Adjusting settings
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 34 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 Applications menu and tap Settings > Wireless 
& networks > Bluetooth settings. Here you can switch Bluetooth on or off, set a 
device name and discoverability. Tap Scan 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.
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. Tap Settings > Wireless & network > Tethering & portable hotspot and then 
tap 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.
1. Tap Settings > Wireless & network > Tethering & portable hotspot > Portable 
WLAN hotspot settings
2. Tap Configure WLAN hotspot.
3. Set the Network SSID and adjust security between Open 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
Ta p  Mobile networks to adjust your network settings. You can turn data connection 
on or off when roaming, restrict the connection to 2G networks only, specify a 
network operator and define access point names. 
						

							36 Adjusting settings
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 Applications menu and tap Settings > Wireless & networks > 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.
Sound
You can adjust your phone settings by tapping Settings > Audio profiles. Here you 
may select a profile to suit your needs, or tap the Menu button to Add your own 
profile.
Display
You can adjust your phone display settings by tapping Settings > Display.
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 Phone Settings 
screen.
Open the Applications menu and tap Settings > Call settings.
ItemDescription
Brightness Adjust screen brightness.
Auto-rotate screen Enable rotation of the screen when device is tilted.
Animation Enable window animations.
Screen timeout Adjust the delay before the screen automatically turns off. 
						

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Connecting to a PC
Connecting to a PC
If you wish to transfer info rmation 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.
Pull down the notification bar, and swipe to the right to 
open
  the USB tab. Tap the  On button next to  Use as a 
USB drive . You will now be able to see the microSD Card 
in your phone as a drive in your computer’s file explorer. 
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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. Tap  Menu > Settings 
> Accounts & sync  to access the synchronization 
settings.
To have your smartphone auto-sync, make sure 
Ba
 ckground data  and Auto-sync  are checked. 
To manage synchronization of individual accounts, tap an 
account 
 to see their settings.
Google Sync
In Google, you can set synchro nization for contacts, email 
and calendar. Tap to checkmark an item you would like to 
have auto-sync. Tap again to uncheck any for manual 
synchronization. 
To manually synchronize an item, tap the item. 
Note : You need a Google account to sync  your calendar and appointments. 
						

							38 FM radio
FM radio
The FM radio allows you to listen to your favorite stations while on the move. A 
headset must be plugged into the 3.5 mm jack as it functions as an antenna.
You can access the radio by tapping FM Radio from the Applications menu. 
Tap the power button on the upper right corner to turn the radio off.
Multimedia playback
Your smartphone allows you to enjoy multimedia content.
The following formats are supported:
Adjusting the volume
Adjust the volume of your phone using the volume button on the side of the phone. 
Setting the date and time
To set the date and time, open the Applications menu and tap Settings > Date & 
time.
Tip: If you travel frequently or live in an area that uses daylight saving time, activate 
Automatic 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 
Applications menu, and tap the alarm icon 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 Applications menu 
and going to Settings > Language & keyboard.
Ty p eFormats
Audio playback MP3, AMR, WMA
Ringtone MP3, MIDI, iMelody, WAVE, WMA
Video recording 3GP, MPEG-4, H.263, H.264
Video playback 3GP, MPEG-4, H.263, H.264, WMV 
						

							39 Restoring to factory settings
Managing applications
Closing an application
To close an active application, go to Settings > Applications > Manage 
applications. Tap 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. Tap and hold a program icon from the Applications menu and drag it into 
the trash can on the bottom left hand corner. 
Alternatively, you can go to Settings from the Applications menu and select 
Applications > Manage applications. Tap the application you wish to uninstall, tap 
Uninstall and confirm the uninstall.
Here you can allow programs from Unknown sources to be installed and Manage 
applications.
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 reset, 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
Open Settings from the Applications menu, then tap Privacy > Factory data reset; 
click Reset phone and then Erase everything to format your phone. 
						

							40 Using the headset
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 can be used with a compatible headset with built-in microphone for 
handsfree use when making calls.
Note: The headset needs to be purchased separately.
To use the headset, plug it into the 3.5 mm headphone jack at the side 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 Applications menu and tap Settings > Wireless & networks > Mobile 
networks > Access Point Names.
2. Tap the Menu button and tap New APN.
3. Enter the APN settings. Tap an item to adjust it.
4. When you have finished tap the Menu button and 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 10 for instructions on 
installing a microSD Card.