User’s Manual

10 - Using your smartphoneUSING YOUR SMARTPHONETurning on for the first timeTo turn on your smartphone for the first time, press and hold the power bu

Using your smartphone - 11smartphone does not unintentionally use any services. Your smartphone will lock automatically if it is not used for one minu

12 - Using your smartphone• The Camera gesture launches the Camera app. For information on the Camera app, see Using the Camera on page 41.• The Call

Using your smartphone - 13Drag: Hold your finger on the screen and drag across the screen to select text and images.Tap and hold: Tap and hold an item

14 - Using your smartphonePut your finger on the first letter of the word and draw a path from letter to letter, lifting up only after the last letter

Using your smartphone - 15Google keyboardThis is a standard onscreen QWERTY keyboard that allows you to enter text. Tap and hold a key with numbers at

16 - Using your smartphonePredictive textGoogle keyboard provides predictive text input for the browser. As you tap the letters of a word, a selection

Using your smartphone - 17The Home screenThe Home screen gives you quick access to information and simple controls with widgets or shortcuts. These di

18 - Using your smartphoneBasic ModeThis provides photo-based dialing and messaging options that are ideally suited to younger and/or inexperienced sm

Using your smartphone - 19In order to search or browse the Internet, you must be connected to a cellular data (if available) or wireless network. See

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20 - Using your smartphone Tap Widgets to see small apps and links (such as custom shortcuts, contacts or bookmarks) that you can add to a Home screen

Using your smartphone - 21This will create an Unnamed Folder. Tap the folder icon and then tap the name of the folder to rename it. To delete an app s

22 - Using your smartphoneThe Apps menuTo access the Apps menu, on the Home screen tap in the center of the dock. Apps are displayed in alphabetical

Using your smartphone - 23MultitaskingYou can have multiple apps open at the same time. To open a new app, tap the home button to return to the Home s

24 - Managing contactsMANAGING CONTACTSManaging your contactsYour smartphone features an address book that allows you to save contacts to either the i

Managing contacts - 25You may scroll down the page and tap Add another field to add things such as:• IM addresses.• Add any personal notes about the c

26 - Making callsMAKING CALLSThis chapter shows you how to make phone calls, and the various options available to you during your call.Before making a

Making calls - 27Making a call1. From the Home screen tap the Phone icon to open the onscreen number pad. 2. Enter the number you wish to dial.3. Tap

28 - Making callsViewing missed callsMissed call notifications are displayed in the following three areas:1. The Notification area with the missed cal

Making calls - 29Simply tap and hold 0+ on the onscreen number pad until + appears onscreen.Direct dial widgetYou may add a direct dial widget for a c

Table of contents - 3TABLE OF CONTENTSSetting up 5Unpacking your smartphone... 5Getting to know your smartphone... 5Views

30 - Making callspage 22). Tap the Float caller button to activate (green means Float caller is "ON"). Answering or declining a callWhen you

Making calls - 31Saving a dialed number to contactsYou can save a number you have dialed to your contacts for future use.1. From the Call History , t

32 - MessagingMESSAGINGThis chapter shows you how to set up and use the Messagingfunctions of your smartphone.All SMS and MMS messages are accessed vi

Messaging - 33Enter your message in the text box labeled Type text message.Tap the Menu button to see what options are available when creating a new m

34 - MessagingMultimedia messagesMultimedia messages are similar to text messages but also allow you to attach files such as pictures, audio or video

Going online - 35GOING ONLINEBrowsing the internetIn order to browse the internet with your smartphone, you must be connected to a data or wireless ne

36 - Going onlineTo navigate forward and backward in your browser’s history, view your bookmarks, adjust browser settings, and perform other tasks, ta

Going online - 37Setting up your Google email1. Make sure your smartphone is connected to a data or Wi-Fi connection.2. From the Apps menu tap Gmail.I

38 - Going onlinePlay StoreTap Play Store from the Apps menu to open the Google Play. Here you can obtain a variety of add-on programs and apps to enh

Going online - 39You may keep track of the download progress from both the app’s page and the notification area. Using downloaded appsOnce you’ve dow

4 - Table of contentsRestoring to factory settings ... 68Accessories and tips 70Using the headset ...

40 - Going onlineservices. Tap on a contact to open a chat session. After you have connected, you can open a video chat session.MapsGet easy-to-follow

Using the Camera - 41USING THE CAMERAYour smartphone features two digital cameras mounted on the front and on the rear. This section will take you thr

42 - Using the CameraTap the Camcorder button and the camcorder immediately begins filming. While filming, you are unable to access camera/camcorder s

Using the Camera - 43Mode selectorTap the Mode selector icon to open the list of modes you can choose from. Tap the icons along the top to select diff

44 - Using the CameraCamcorderRecord mode: Select from Normal or Time lapse.White balanceCompensate for different lighting environments.Image properti

Using the Camera - 45PhotoYou may adjust the following:• Resolution: Set the picture resolution.• Set the ISO.• Set a mode as your Favorite shot.• Con

46 - Using the Camera4. Tap the Shutter button to take a picture.Using the Dual Shot featureDual Shot takes a photo using both cameras simultaneously

Using the Camera - 47The camera app will process the images and save a single extended image to your smartphone’s gallery.Shooting a video1. Frame you

48 - Using your smartphone with AcerEXTENDUSING YOUR SMARTPHONE WITH ACEREXTENDPC system requirements• PC or notebook with Windows 8 / 8.1 installed•

Using your smartphone with AcerEXTEND - 494. In Settings > Developer options, USB debugging must be enabled. Tap the empty checkbox and tap OK to

Setting up - 5SETTING UPUnpacking your smartphoneYour new smartphone comes packed in a protective box. Carefully unpack the box and remove the content

50 - Using your smartphone with AcerEXTENDIf you see the Windows security popup window after double-clicking the installer, click More info and click

Using your smartphone with AcerEXTEND - 51you can control all of your smartphone features. Click the button again to hide the toolbar.The toolbar func

52 - Using your smartphone with AcerEXTENDAcerEXTEND wireless connectionThere are four ways to establish a wireless connection between your smartphone

Using your smartphone with AcerEXTEND - 53will change to . Click the button to toggle the connection from USB cable to wireless.4. You may also use S

54 - Using your smartphone with AcerEXTENDdisconnect when the smartphone moves away from your computer for a specified period of time.AcerEXTEND funct

Using your smartphone with AcerEXTEND - 55• Move the cursor to the location you want to place the text, left-click and hold, and click Paste.5. Drag a

56 - Using your smartphone with AcerEXTENDAcerEXTEND FAQWhy can't I use my smartphone's onscreen keyboard to enter text with AcerEXTEND?Acer

Using your smartphone with AcerEXTEND - 57Why do I constantly see the AcerEXTEND ON/OFF warning window?You may be encountering this problem because th

58 - Advanced settingsADVANCED SETTINGSPutting your smartphone in Airplane modeYou can enable Airplane mode (also known as flight mode) to turn off te

Advanced settings - 591. Press and hold the power button until you get the smartphone options menu.2. Tap Airplane mode to switch it ON or OFF. Res

6 - Setting upCharging the batteryFor initial use, you need to charge your smartphone for eight hours. After that you can recharge the battery as need

60 - Advanced settingsAdjusting settingsActivating or deactivating connectionsOpen the Apps menu and tap Settings to manage your connection settings.

Advanced settings - 61If your smartphone is in Airplane mode, the option to turn Bluetooth on will be disabled. Please refer to Putting your smartphon

62 - Advanced settingsInternet sharingTethering via USBIf you wish to share your mobile internet connection with a computer, you can connect your smar

Advanced settings - 63Selecting a networkYour smartphone will automatically detect your carrier/network settings when you insert a new SIM card. Howev

64 - Advanced settingsSoundTo adjust your smartphone’s sound settings, in the Apps menu tap Settings > Sound.Adjusting the volumeAdjust the volume

Advanced settings - 65DisplayTo adjust your smartphone’s display settings, in the Apps menu tap Settings > Display.Setting the date and timeTo set

66 - Advanced settings• Set which days to repeat the alarm.• Set a ringtone.• Enable or disable vibrate.• Give it a label.Changing language and text o

Advanced settings - 67tap the appropriate account and again under ACCOUNTS tap that account’s email address to access the synchronization settings. T

68 - Advanced settingsTap the back icon to turn the radio off. Applications (apps)Closing an appTo close an active app, in the Apps menu tap Settings

Advanced settings - 69smartphone is not locked. Press any key or tap the screen to see if the smartphone responds.If your smartphone is responding to

Setting up - 7Connect the AC adapter cord to the micro USB connector on your smartphone.Installing a SIM or microSD cardTo take full advantage of your

70 - Accessories and tipsACCESSORIES AND TIPSThis chapter shows you how to use accessories with your smartphone, as well as provide useful tips for wh

Accessories and tips - 714. When you have finished tap the Menu button and then tap Save.Inserting a microSD cardYour smartphone features a memory exp

72 - Managing your SIM cardsMANAGING YOUR SIM CARDSIf your smartphone detects a new SIM card, you will be asked to confirm the preferred SIM to use fo

Managing your SIM cards - 73Selecting which SIM to use when making a callIf you have set Voice call to Always ask, you will be asked which SIM to use

74 - Managing your SIM cardsIdentifying callsWhenever you receive a call, the caller’s number will be shown using the color defined for the SIM that t

Appendix - 75APPENDIXFAQ and troubleshootingThis section lists frequently asked questions that may arise during the use of your smartphone, and gives

76 - AppendixGoogle Play StoreWhy can’t I connect to the Play Store?1. First check that you have a Wi-Fi or data connection (some Wi-Fi "hotspots

Appendix - 77Other sources of helpFor information on Refer to ...Up-to-date information regarding your smartphonewww.acer.commobile.acer.comService en

78 - Warnings and precautionsWARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS• Do not use this product near water.• Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand or ta

Warnings and precautions - 79Operating environmentRemember to follow any special regulations in force in any area, and always switch off your device w

8 - Setting up3. Insert the SIM and/or microSD card as shown. NoteYour smartphone can accept one nano SIM and one microSD card, OR two nano SIMs. Tak

80 - Warnings and precautions• Not carry the device near your pacemaker when the device is switched on. If you suspect interference, switch off your d

Warnings and precautions - 81storage, and distribution areas; chemical plants; or where blasting operations are in progress. Areas with a potentially

82 - Warnings and precautions3. DO be careful not to drop your smartphone or subject it to any strong impact. Do not place your smartphone in your bac

- 83SpecificationsPerformance• 1.5 GHz octa-core processor • System memory:• 1 GB or 2 GB of RAM (depending on model)• 8 GB or 16 GB of ROM (dependin

84 - Connectivity• Bluetooth 4.0• IEEE 802.11b/g/n• LTE Band 1, 3, 7, 20 (Europe and Asia); 2, 4, 7, 17 (Americas)• * GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz•

- 85DimensionsHeight 143 mmWidth 69 mmThickness 7.8 mmWeight 116 g (with battery)

86 - End User License AgreementEND USER LICENSE AGREEMENTIMPORTANT-READ CAREFULLY: THIS END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT ("AGREEMENT") IS A LEGAL

End User License Agreement - 87Sudan and Syria; or (ii) use any Software for any use prohibited by the laws or regulations of the United States.SUPPOR

88 - End User License AgreementPROVISION OF THIS AGREEMENT, EVEN IN THE EVENT OF THE FAULT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), STRICT LIABILITY, BREACH OF C

End User License Agreement - 89Privacy policyDuring registration you will be asked to submit some information to Acer. Please refer to Acer’s privacy

Setting up - 94. Insert the carrier, taking care to ensure that the card(s) remain correctly seated in the carrier.SIM card lockYour smartphone may co