Acer orporated TMDMA501A Tablet Computer User Manual Acer Picasso UM EN

Acer Incorporated Tablet Computer Acer Picasso UM EN

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28Tap Find nearby devices to scan for available devices.Note: Please check for updates to the tablet's software that may add support for additional Bluetooth devices. Visit www.acer.com/support.Connecting to a television with HDMIConnect a micro HDMI (Type D) cable to your tablet then plug the other end of the HDMI cable into a TV or monitor with an HDMI port.Connecting to the dock (optional)The optional dock holds your tablet and allows you to easily charge the battery with a single connection. The dock provides extra connectors that replace your tablet's built-in connectors while it is docked. Please check the dock’s specifications for the exact features provided.
29Managing Wi-Fi connectionsGoing onlineManaging Wi-Fi connectionsIf you did not connect to a Wi-Fi network when you first started your tablet, or want to connect to a new network, tap Apps > Settings > Wireless & networks to manage your connection settings. Alternatively, tap the Wi-Fi status icon in the bottom-right corner of the screen.If Wi-Fi is not on, tap Turn on Wi-Fi, and wait for your tablet to detect nearby networks. Tap the name of your network and enter a security password, if needed. Browsing the InternetIn order to browse the Internet with your tablet, you must be connected to a the Internet.Using the browserTo start browsing, tap a bookmark from the bookmark widget on the Home screen, or open the Application menu and select Browser. To enter a website address, tap the address box at the top of the page. Enter the address using the keyboard and tap Enter or the Go arrow.To view your browsing history, bookmarks or frequently visited sites, open the browser then tap the bookmark icon in the top-right corner.
30You may open multiple tabs. When a page is open, press the small tab with a plus sign. Simply tap one of the tabs across the top of the screen to switch pages. New tabPinch to zoom in or out of pages. Tap and hold an item on a page to open a contextual menu.Voice SearchWith voice actions, you can send emails, find directions to locations, search the Internet and even send a note to yourself using your voice. Tap the microphone on the Home screen or open Voice Search from the applications tab. When the Speak now prompt is displayed, state your command or query.Note: Voice search is available only in some regions.Setting up Gmail (Google mail)1. Make sure your tablet is connected to the Internet.2. From the Applications menu tap Gmail.If you did not enter an Gmail account address and password when you first started your tablet, follow the on screen instructions.Note: You need to activate a Google account before you can use Gmail.Composing an email1. Make sure your tablet is connected to the Internet.2. Open the application menu and tap Gmail.3. Press the Menu button and then tap Compose.4. Enter the recipient's email address, the subject and message.5. When you are finished composing your message, tap Send.
31Setting up the Email applicationSetting up the Email applicationThe Email application enables you to access email from most popular email providers. Most accounts can be set up in two steps. Open the application menu and then tap Email to start setting up your email access.If necessary, enter your email address and tap Manual setup to enter the parameters manually. Tap Next to finish the setup process.The combined inbox feature of your tablet allows you to view emails from multiple accounts in a single inbox.Online applicationsYour tablet provides a variety of preinstalled applications. Many of these require some form of Internet access. These applications may include:•Acer Sync: Sync your data between your tablet, your computer and the Google servers.•SocialJogger: View updates to your social networks in one location.•Maps: Get easy-to-follow directions using Google Maps.•Talk*: Chat with your friends, with text, sound and video.•Navigation*: Turn-by-turn navigation with live traffic, multiple visible layers and text-to-speech take you where you want to go.• Latitude: View where your friends are on Google Maps.•Places: View places of interest and local businesses on Google Maps.•YouTube*: View the Most viewed and Most discussed video clips on YouTube.•LumiRead: Download books from featured bookstores, and setup convenient links to your favorite ebook sites.•MusicA: Let your tablet listen to music and access the MusicA database to find the track name and artist.* Note: Applications installed may vary according to your region.
32Acer SocialJoggerAcer SocialJogger combines your social network updates in one location, allowing you to quickly follow what your friends are doing across several platforms.From the application menu, tap Acer SocialJogger to launch the program.Select Sign in to enter your account information. When you are finished press Start.Slide the disc, located on the right, up and down to cycle through the status updates. Tap on a status to view more details and make a comment.Tap the left and right arrows, located on the top, to cycle between the categories: My Page, Photos, Link and any added pages.Tap the Menu button to access account settings, refresh the page, auto play, and add or remove custom pages.Adobe Flash PlayerAdobe Flash Player is not installed on your tablet. If you want to use Flash content on in your browser, you can visit the Android Market (see below) to easily download and install Adobe Flash Player. Android MarketNote: The Android Market may not be available in all countries and regions.Note: You need to activate a Google account before you can use the Android Market.Tap Market from the home screen or application menu to open the Android Market. Here you can obtain a variety of add-on programs and applications to enhance the functionality of your tablet. You may also browse for books that you may read with LumiRead or another reader application.The first time you access the Android Market, you must read and accept the Terms of Service.
33Online applicationsYou can browse the market by category or tap the search icon to search for a specific application.Once you have selected an application, tap the DOWNLOAD button to download and install the application. You will be told which services (contact information, wireless access, GPS, etc.) the application requires access in order to function correctly. If none of these services seem unusual, tap OK to proceed with the installation.You may keep track of the download progress from the status area.Important: Some applications may require payment before you can download them. You will need to have a Google Checkout account in order to pay for these applications.
34Using downloaded applicationsOnce you’ve downloaded and installed an application, you may find it in the My apps or All sections of the Application menu.Certain applications also provide widgets, or only provide a widget (with no application icon). Widgets can be found in the Widget section when personalizing your Home screen. See “Personalizing the Home screen” on page 21.Uninstalling downloaded applicationsOnce you’ve downloaded and installed an application, you may uninstall the application by pressing and holding the application icon and dragging it to the trash can located on the top-right corner of the screen.Alternatively, you can go to Settings from the application menu and select Applications > Manage applications. Tap the application you wish to uninstall, tap Uninstall and confirm the uninstall.Google TalkNote: Google Talk may not be available in all countries and regions.Note: You need to activate a Google account before you can use Google Talk.Tap Talk from application menu to open Google Talk. Here you can see a list of your contacts connected to Google Talk services. Tap on a contact to open a chat session. After you have connected, you can open a video chat session.Use the front-facing camera so the person you call can see you while you can see them on the screen; hold your tablet in portrait mode to improve the camera position.
35Using the content foldersAcer content foldersYour tablet includes content folders that allow you to easily organize and access your favorite applications.Choose one of the four categories on the Home screen or application menu: eReading, Games, Multimedia or Social.Tap the shortcut to open a screen containing applications from that category.Using the content foldersEach category already contains shortcuts to essential applications. Simply tap a shortcut to open the application. The shelves along the bottom of the screen may contain links to portals that allow you to download related applications from trustworthy publishers.
36Selecting a content folderThe folder shortcuts on the home screen or Application menu give you direct access to any of the four categories. If you have opened a category, you can easily change category by swiping the screen to the left or right. AddingYou can add applications to any content folder. Tap the Plus sign in the top right corner and select one or more applications from the list. Tap OK to add shortcuts for the selected applications.You may view up to twenty shortcuts on a single screen. If you add more than twenty shortcuts, swipe the screen up to see additional shortcuts.Moving or removingTap and hold an item to select it. Drag it to an new position to change the order, or to the trash can in the top right corner to remove the shortcut from the screen.Note: Certain pre-loaded applications may not be removed.
37Multimedia playbackPlaying music and videoMultimedia playbackYour tablet comes supplied with a variety of programs that you can use to enjoy multimedia content.Acer clear.fiWith Acer clear.fi, you can browse and stream remote multimedia content from, or to, other devices with Acer clear.fi installed.Note: All devices must be connected to the same network. Note: When using an external USB storage device to access media files, the device may not be recognized for a few minutes.Tap clear.fi.Acer clear.fi will automatically detect devices that are connected to the network and are also running Acer clear.fi. These devices are displayed at the bottom of the screen, with your tablet as the default device on the leftmost corner. Tap any of the connected devices and then tap Photo, Video, or Music to browse media files on that connected device.
38Drag the bar on left side for more viewing options.clear.fi photosTap the photo album to view the thumbnails. Tap and hold an album or photo thumbnail to view the menu panel.You can view photos found on any of the connected devices and save them. Tap and hold a photo thumbnail, then tap and hold any of the connected device showing an arrow. Select Play or Save.To upload a photo to Facebook, or Flickr via Acer Photo Uploader, or to paired devices using Bluetooth, tap and hold a photo thumbnail, then tap Share.clear.fi videosTap a folder under Collection to view the thumbnails. Tap and hold a folder or video thumbnail to view the menu panel.You can play videos found on any of the connected devices and save them. Tap and hold a video thumbnail, then tap and hold any of the connected device showing an arrow. Select Play or Save.
39Multimedia playbackNote: The Acer clear.fi video player only plays MP4 files. Please check for updates to the tablet's software which may add support for other types of video. See “Updating your tablet’s operating system” on page 60.To send video files, for example, to paired devices using Bluetooth or to YouTube, tap and hold a photo thumbnail, then tap Share.clear.fi musicTap a folder to list the audio files. Tap and hold a folder or audio file to view the menu panel.You can listen to any audio file found on any of the connected devices and save them. Tap and hold an audio thumbnail, then tap and hold any of the connected device showing an arrow. Select Play or Save.To send audio files as an email attachment using Google Mail, or to paired devices using Bluetooth, tap and hold a photo thumbnail, then tap Share.
40nemoPlayerOpen nemoPlayer from the application menu to play media you have stored on your tablet. nemoPlayer enables you to listen to music, view video clips and pictures in all the formats supported by your tablet. See “Multimedia” on page 64.Media serverYour tablet can act as a digital media server using UPnP technology. This means that you can use it to send media content to other UPnP-enabled home entertainment devices that are connected to a home wireless network.To set up the media server, open the application menu and tap Media server.You will need to enable Share contents before you can start using the service.You may select to share Video, Photo or Music. Tap a category to control which files are shared.Dolby MobileTo access Dolby Mobile settings go to the application menu and tap Settings > Dolby Mobile. Here you can switch Dolby Mobile on or off, set Treble, Natural Bass, Music EQ and Video EQ.
41Managing contactsYour tablet features an address book that allows you to save contacts to the internal memory, SIM card or your Google account.Tap Contacts from the application menu to view your contacts.If you don’t have any contacts stored on your tablet, you can sync with your Google account contacts, import contacts from a contact data file (vCard or csv) or add a new contact. .If you have activated a Google account that includes contacts, your contacts will be synchronised automatically. See “Synchronization” on page 58.Importing contactsTap the Menu button and select Import/Export. Tap the option that describes where you contacts are stored. When the contacts are found, confirm to import the contacts in a new group.Adding a new contactTap New to add a new contact. You will be asked which account you want to use to store the contact. If you select the name of your tablet it will be stored in the tablet’s internal memory, and not synchonised with other accounts.
42You may now edit the new contact entry.Editing a contactIf you have opened an new or existing contact you can enter information about the contact:Simply tap on a box and type the appropriate information. Click on the arrow next to the name entry to see options, such as adding a name prefix or phonetic name.To enter multiple entries, such as separate entries for mobile and home phone numbers, tap the plus sign to create a second entry. Tap the minus sign to remove an entry.Tap Add another field for more categories.To assign an image to your contact, tap the silhouette and select an images from your tablet’s picture gallery (select Gallery if requested). You may also take and crop a new photo.Tap Done to finish and save the contact.Tip: Set each phone number to match the type of network as this can determine some functions. I.e. certain applications only recognise ‘Mobile’ numbers as they require a function only available on a mobile network.Opening a contactTo see the information stored for a contact, tap on the contact’s name in the list on the left.
43Tap on an entry (such as an email address) to open the application linked to that type of entry. For example, tap an email address to open the Gmail application.To add or change information, tap the pencil icon.Tap Done to save changes, or Cancel to discard them.Starred contactsYou may quickly access your favorite contacts by adding a star. First open the contact, then tap the star next to the contact’s name. Tap All contacts and select Starred to see only your favorite contacts.Editing a contact on your computerIf you have synchronised your Google account and contacts, you can use your computer to access and edit your contact list. Open the Internet browser on your computer and go to contacts.google.com. Sign in to your account then select and edit contacts from the list; the next time your tablet synchronizes with your computer, these changes will also be made to your tablet’s contact list.Warning: Backup your contacts before making any changes. Tap the Menu button and select Import/Export. You may then Export your contact list to the internal memory in your tablet, or other options depending on installed applications.
44Using the cameraYour tablet features two cameras: a 5-megapixel digital camera and flash mounted on the rear and a 2-megapixel digital camera mounted on the front. This section will take you through all the steps in taking photos and videos with your tablet.Note: It is recommended that you insert a microSD card into the microSD slot before using the camera. Please note you can only save photos and videos to internal memory or a microSD card, not an external USB storage device.Tip: The recommended use for the front-facing camera is for video chat. Use the camera so the person you call can see you while you can see them on the screen. Normally, the video chat software you are using will provide controls for switching between the front and rear facing cameras.To activate the camera, open the application menu and tap Camera.Camera icons and indicatorsNote: Not all controls are available when using the front-facing camera.In the camera window, the controls on the right allow you to zoom, change settings, switch between internal and SD card memory, switch between the front and rear camera, or select camera or camcorder.After you have taken a photo, a thumbnail in the bottom-left allows you to view the gallery of pictures or videos.
45Taking a photoTaking a photo1. Ensure you the options described above are set to your preferences.2. Frame your subject and steady your tablet.Icon DescriptionZoom out You may only zoom out after you have zoomed in.Zoom in Crop and enlarge the center of the screen. When using zoom, the image on the screen does not represent the quality of the final image.Take photo After taking a photo, tap the thumbnail in the bottom-left corner to view the photo in the Gallery.Flash mode Choose when to use the flash: Auto, On or OffWhite balance Change the color balance to match the lighting: Auto, Incandescent, Daylight or Fluorescent.Color effect Choose an effect to change the colors in your photos: None, Mono, Sepia, Negative, Solarize or Posterize.Scene mode Choose a mode to match the type of scene to capture: Auto, Action, Portrait, Landscape, Night, Night portrait, Theatre, Beach, Snow, Sunset, Steady photo, Fireworks.Camera settings Activate or change special settings: Store location, Focus mode, Exposure, Picture size, Picture quality, Restore defaults.Switch camera. Switch between the rear and front cameras.Switches to the camcorder (video recorder).Switches to the camera.Internal memory Saves photos to the tablet’s internal memory (this is the default).Memory card Saves photos to the memory card in the micro SD card slot (only available if a micro SD card has been inserted).
463. Zoom in or out as needed. Note: When using zoom, the image on the screen does not represent the quality of the final image.4. Tap the camera icon to take the photo.After taking a photo, tap the thumbnail in the bottom-left corner to view the photo in the Gallery.Shooting a videoNote: Not all controls are available when using the front-facing camera.Tap the camcorder icon to switch to camcorder mode.Most camcorder settings are the same as the camera settings; if a setting is not described below, then check the camera description.1. Ensure you the options described above are set to your preferences.2. Frame your subject and steady your tablet and zoom in or out as needed.3. Press the camera button down fully to begin recording. 4. Press the camera button down fully to stop recording.Icon DescriptionStart / stop recordingFlash mode Choose if the flash should be on: On or Off Video quality Choose the quality (resolution) of the video: High, Low, YouTube. Note: YouTube uses the High quality setting, but is limited to 15 minutes.Time lapse interval Shoot a slow motion ‘time lapse’ video, set the interval between single frames in this menu.
47Shooting a videoNote: Zoom is only available in certain resolutions.Supported formatsViewing photos and videosAfter you have taken your photo or video, it is automatically saved; normally to internal memory.After taking a photo or video, you can view it in the Gallery by tapping the thumbnail in the bottom-left corner of the screen. Alternatively, open the application menu and tap Gallery, then Camera. Select the photo or video you want to view (videos are marked with a small play symbol).From the Gallery you can share the file directly using various services. Tap Menu and then Share.Note: Share options vary depending on the file type.Type FormatsImage JPEGVideo H.264BPAudio AAC-LC
48Reading an eBookYour tablet provides several ways to read an eBook. Open the eReading library to see the applications that have been pre-installed.LumiReadThe LumiRead application allows you to purchase, store and read books on your tablet. Tap the LumiRead shortcut in the Application menu, or eReading library, to open the LumiRead application.The bookshelvesThe contents of your tablet are shown on the screen as a series of bookshelves. Each book is shown as an image with a name; this image is either defined by the book or a generic book cover. To change the book cover, tap and hold the book to see more information.If you have many books, you can swipe the screen up or down to display more titles. Note: Connect your tablet to a computer and add books to the lumibooks folder on your tablet’s internal memory or micro SD card to see them on the LumiRead bookshelves.Recently readThe first shelf (at the top) displays books you have recently read. This list will change to reflect your activity.Favorites / tagsAs you add books to your tablet, you may find it difficult to find the book you need. You may either search for a specific title or author, add books to your Favorites, or choose only to display books with a certain tag, to reduce the number of books displayed at one time.
49LumiReadNormally All books are displayed, but you can select a tag. If a tag has been selected, only books with that tag will be displayed. Available tags are: All, Favorites, Fiction, Romance, Fantasy, Crime, Historical, Horror, Business, Life, Outdoor, Science. Tap the Settings icon and select Tags to edit or create new tags.DictionaryThe Dictionary allows you to check the definitions of words. Open the dictionary and type the word you want to check, then select Search Dictionary. A definition of the word is displayed at the top of the screen. Reading eBooks on your tabletYour tablet is able to ePub and pdf books. Most eBook sites provide files in these formats.Warning: Certain vendors may use copyright protection systems that cannot be opened by your tablet. Please check which DRM (Digital Rights Management) system is used. LumiRead supports books protected with Adobe ID.In order to read certain books, you must activate your tablet with an Adobe ID. See “Your Adobe ID” on page 50.Opening a bookAll books stored on your tablet may be seen on the shelves on the main screen. If you have many books, swipe the bookshelves up to see them.Simply tap a book to open it.Reading a bookSimply swipe across a page to change the page. More options, such as searching the book, changing text size or marking sections for future reference are available in the tool bar.The text size will change as you move the selection left or right. After choosing a size, tap the Close button and continue reading the book.Tool barThe tool bar is at the top of the screen. This area displays icons that allow you to look for new books or change how books are displayed.
50ShoppingTap the shopping cart and select your region to see a featured bookstore. On the right, additional bookstores are listed, tap the plus sign add links to your favorite sites. Note: You must create a customer account before purchasing items from the featured bookstore. Your Adobe IDSome books available for purchase are protected with Adobe DRM (Digital Rights Management). Before you can read them, you must enter an Adobe ID to activate your tablet. Only one activation is required, as it covers all purchases. If you already have an Adobe ID, you may use this to activate your tablet.To create an Adobe ID: 1. Open LumiRead.Icon Item DescriptionShopping cart Open the Bookstore page, where you can choose where to purchase books.Search Search the Internet or your books for text.Sort byChange how books are organized on the bookshelves.Display Change how the books are shown.Settings Open settings to Register an Adobe ID, change the theme or edit tags.
51LumiRead2. Tap the Settings button.3. Tap Register Adobe ID.4. Tap Create an Adobe Account.5. Enter the information requested to create login information for your account. Note: The email adress you enter will be your Adobe ID. Make sure you remember your password.6. Select Continue.Your Adobe ID is now registered. Entering your Adobe IDTo register your tablet, follow these steps:1. Open LumiRead.2. Tap the Settings button3. Select Device activation.4. Enter the email address and password used to create your Adobe ID. 5. Finally tap Activate.You may now read books protected with Adobe DRM.
52Using a cellular data network (only for Wi-Fi+3G models)‘3G’, or data over a cellular network, is only available on models equiped with a SIM card slot, or through a separate 3G modem (not supplied - available from your mobile Internet provider, check for compatibility). Important: Please check the information provided by your mobile internet provider. Not all options and settings described in this section will be available, and different applications may be provided.Installing a SIM card (only for Wi-Fi+3G models)Certain tablets include a SIM slot for internet access. To take full advantage of your tablet’s Internet capabilities, you should install a SIM card with data subscription before turning on your tablet. 1. Turn off the tablet by pressing and holding the power button.2. Insert the SIM card as shown.SIM card3. Replace the card slot cover.Note: Ensure that the SIM card is inserted all the way into the card slot.Caution: Turn off your tablet before installing or removing a SIM card. You may damage the card or your tablet if power it still on.Activating a new SIM card and PIN (3G models only)If you are using a SIM card for the first time, it may require activation. Contact your network operator for details on how to do this.When you install a SIM card for the first time, you may need to enter a PIN.
53Adjusting connection settingsImportant: Depending on your settings, you may be required to enter your PIN each time you switch on the cellular data function.SIM card lockYour tablet 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.Note: If you need to turn the 3G network on or off see “Putting your tablet in Airplane mode” on page 57 and “Activating or deactivating connections” on page 57.Adjusting connection settingsOpen the Application menu and tap Apps > Settings > Wireless & networks to manage your connection settings.In addition to Wi-Fi and Bluetooth options, if your tablet includes 3G features, some additional options are available:Mobile Internet settingsTap Apps > Settings > Wireless & networks > 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. Selecting a networkYour tablet will automatically detect your carrier/network settings when you insert a new SIM card. However, you may prefer to manually select a network. This is often a good idea when roaming.Tip: When you are traveling, manually selecting a network may help to reduce your roaming charges. Check with your service provider for the network offering the most competitive rates at your destination.Item DescriptionTethering & portable hotspotShares your tablet’s mobile data connection via USB or as a portable Wi-Fi hotspot.Mobile networks Sets your options for connecting to mobile networks.Internet sharing Shares your mobile data connection with the connected computer.
54Disable data when roamingYou can prevent your tablet from transmitting data over other carriers’ mobile networks when you are traveling and leave an area that is covered by your carrier’s networks. This is useful for controlling expenses if your mobile data contract doesn’t include data roaming.1. Tap Apps > Settings > Wireless & networks > Mobile networks.2. Tap Data roaming to disable it (remove the green tick).Limit your data connection to slower networksIf your tablet connects to 3G mobile networks, you can extend your battery life by limiting your data connections to slower, 2G networks (GPRS or EDGE). When you are connected to a 2G network, you may want to postpone activities that transmit a lot of data, such as sending, uploading, or downloading pictures or video, until you are connected to a faster mobile or other wireless network.1. Tap Apps > Settings > Wireless & networks > Mobile networks.2. Tap Use only 2G networks.Creating a new access pointWhen you need to add another GPRS/3G/EDGE connection on your tablet, obtain the access point name and settings (including username and password if required) from your service provider.1. Tap Apps > Settings > Wireless & networks > Mobile networks > Access Point Names.2. Tap an existing APN, or tap New APN.3. Enter the APN settings. Tap an item to adjust it.4. When you have finished tap Save.5. If you want to use the new or edited APN, tap the APN in the list.Important: Some providers and countries do not allow the use of a tablet as a modem over HSDPA. Please check with your provider before attempting to do so.Internet sharingTethering via USBIf you wish to share your mobile Internet connection with a computer, you can connect your tablet to a PC using the supplied USB cable. 1. Plug the USB sync cable into the micro USB connector on your tablet. 2. Plug the USB client connector into an available USB port on your computer.3. Alternatively, you can tap Apps > Settings > Wireless & network settings > Tethering & portable hotspot and then tap USB tethering.

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