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Table of contents - 3 A B L E O F C O N T E N T S Setting up calling............. 29 Unpacking your smartphone....5 Messaging Getting to know your smartphone.... 5 Creating a new message ....... 30 Views ............
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4 - Table of contents Inserting a microSD card ....... 57 Specifications ......... 66 Performance ..........66 Appendix Display ............66 FAQ and troubleshooting ....... 58 Multimedia ..........66 Other sources of help......60 USB connector.......... 66 Connectivity ..........67 Warnings and precautions Camera .............
Your new smartphone comes packed in a protective box. Carefully unpack the box and remove the contents. If any of the following items is missing or damaged, contact your dealer immediately: • Your Acer E600 smartphone • Quick Guide • USB cable •...
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6 - Setting up Item Description Volume up/down button Increases or decreases the phone volume. 3.5 mm headphone jack Connects to stereo headphones. Power button Press to turn the screen on/off or enter sleep mode; press and hold to turn the smartphone on or off.
Setting up - 7 Charging the battery For initial use, you need to charge your smartphone for eight hours. After that you can recharge the battery as needed. Connect the AC adapter cord to the micro USB connector on your smartphone.
8 - Setting up 2. Insert your fingernail into the notch located at the bottom of the phone and remove the cover as illustrated. 3. Ensure the microSD card and SIM are inserted all the way as illustrated and gently snap the cover back in place. Note Your smartphone may be equipped with one or two SIM slots depending on model.
Using your smartphone - 9 S IN G Y O U R S M A R T P H O N E Turning on for the first time To turn on your smartphone for the first time, press and hold the power button until the screen turns on.
10 - Using your smartphone smartphone does not unintentionally use any services. Your smartphone will lock automatically if it is not used for one minute. Waking your smartphone If the screen is off and the smartphone does not react to any taps on the screen or front panel button, then it has been locked and is in sleep mode.
Tap this button to see recently opened apps. Tap an app to open it. At the bottom of the Menu screen are Acer Float apps. Tap a Float app to open the app in its own window while keeping what you were doing visible.
12 - Using your smartphone Onscreen keyboards Note The keyboard layout varies slightly, depending on the application and information that is required. 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.
Using your smartphone - 13 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 path from letter to letter, lifting up only after the last letter.
14 - Using your smartphone 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 button to the right of Swype. You can also tap and hold the Swype key Predictive text Both Swype and Google keyboard provide predictive text input for the...
Using your smartphone - 15 Search To search for apps, files or for information on the Internet, tap the Google icon. Simply enter the text you want to find and tap or tap one of the suggestions, apps or files shown in the list. In order to search or browse the Internet, you must be connected to a cellular data (if available) or wireless network.
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16 - 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. Widgets are small apps that display constantly-updated information or quick shortcuts to apps or special functions. To move an app or widget to the Home screen, tap and hold an item until it is selected.
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Using your smartphone - 17 To resize a widget that is already on the Home screen, tap and hold the widget. Once the Remove icon appears, release the widget. If the widget is resizable, you will be able to drag the sides of the widget to resize it.
18 - Using your smartphone Changing the wallpaper In the Application menu, tap Settings > Display > Wallpaper. Choose from images stored in the Gallery, Live Wallpapers (featuring animated or interactive backgrounds), Photos, or Wallpapers. The Application (Apps) menu To access the Application menu, on the Home screen tap in the center of the dock.
Using your smartphone - 19 Drag the Notification area down the screen to view more information about new events and access Quick Settings. Multitasking You can have multiple apps open at the same time. To open a new app, tap the home button to return to the Home screen, then start the new app.
20 - Managing contacts A N A G I N G C O N T A C T S Managing your contacts Your smartphone features an address book that allows you to save contacts to either the internal memory or onto your SIM card. Tap the People app from the Application menu or tap All contacts from the Dialer to view your contacts.
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Managing contacts - 21 To create a contact, first choose where you want to store the contact’s information. You will then be asked to enter the contact’s information, such as name, address, and phone number. You may scroll down the page and tap Add another field to add things such as: •...
22 - Making calls A K I N G C A L L S This chapter shows you how to make phone calls, and the various options available to you during your call. Before making a call Check that the phone function is on before you make a call. You can confirm the phone status from the Notification area.
Making calls - 23 Making a call 1. From the Home screen tap Phone to access your contacts and recent calls. Tap to open the onscreen number pad. 2. Enter the number you wish to dial. 3. Tap to make the call. 4.
24 - Making calls Viewing missed calls Missed call notifications are displayed in the following three areas: 1. The Notification area with the missed call icon. Open the Notification area and tap the missed call notification to display the missed call details. 2.
Making calls - 25 Simply tap and hold 0+ on the onscreen number pad until + appears onscreen. Important International call rates can vary greatly depending on the country you are calling and your network provider. We suggest you check all call rates with your network provider, to avoid excessive phone bills.
26 - Making calls page 18). Tap the Float caller button to activate (green means Float caller is "ON"). Answering or declining a call When you have an incoming call, the number will be shown on the screen. To accept or decline the call, tap the appropriate icon and slide your finger across the screen.
Making calls - 27 Voice call options Icon Description Activate Float caller window. Access the keypad while a call is in progress. Speakerphone. Mute a call. Place the call on hold. Add a second call. Saving a dialed number to contacts You can save a number you have dialed to your contacts for future use.
28 - Internet calling N T E R N E T C A L L I N G You can place and receive internet calls over a wireless network. Adding an internet calling account From the Home screen, tap Phone. If open, tap the Back button to close the onscreen number pad.
Internet calling - 29 Calling a contact’s internet calling address You must add an internet calling address to a contact to be able to place an internet call to them. To make an internet call, from the Application menu tap People. Tap on the contact to open their profile, and then tap on their internet calling address to place the call.
30 - Messaging E S S A G I N G This chapter shows you how to set up and use the Phone messages, Social messages and Social events functions of your smartphone. All SMS and MMS messages are accessed via Messaging. Messaging automatically arranges received and sent messages into threads.
Messaging - 31 Enter your message in the text box labeled Type message. Note Text messages may be up to 160 characters long. If your message is longer than 160 characters, it will be sent as multiple linked messages. Most phones will automatically join the linked messages to present the recipient with a single long message, however, some older phones do not have this ability.
32 - Messaging Option Description Add to Add the other contact to your contacts list. contacts Chat settings Modify various messaging settings. Multimedia messages Multimedia messages are similar to text messages but also allow you to attach files such as pictures, audio or video clips. Each message can be up to 300 kB in size.
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Messaging - 33 3. Tap the message to view the content. 4. To reply to the message, enter your text in the text box labeled Type message and tap the Send icon. Simple text replies will be sent as SMS messages. If you wish to attach a file, tap .
34 - Going online O I N G O N L I N E Browsing the internet In order to browse the internet with your smartphone, you must be connected to a data or wireless network. Using the browser To start browsing, open the Application menu and tap the Chrome or Browser icon.
Going online - 35 To navigate forward and backward in your browser’s history, view your bookmarks, adjust browser settings, and perform other tasks, tap the Menu button. Chrome enables you to open multiple pages. Tap at the top of any webpage to display all of your open tabs (tap again to close).
36 - Going online Setting up your Google email 1. Make sure your smartphone is connected to a data or Wi-Fi connection. 2. From the Application menu tap Gmail. If you did not enter your Gmail account address and password when you first started your phone, follow the onscreen instructions.
Going online - 37 Play Store Important see FAQ and troubleshooting For connection issues with Play Store, on page 58 Tap Play Store from the Application menu to open the Google Play. Here you can obtain a variety of add-on programs and apps to enhance the functionality of your smartphone.
38 - Going online You may keep track of the download progress from both the app’s page and the notification area. Important Some apps may require payment before you can download them. You will need to have a Google Wallet account in order to pay for these apps, or a credit card number associated with your Google account.
Going online - 39 have connected, you can open a video chat session. Maps, Navigation, Places and Latitude Get easy-to-follow directions using Google Maps, view real-time traffic condition and navigate by using spoken, turn-by-turn driving instructions. Also, view where your friends are, places of interest, and local businesses.
40 - Using the Camera S I N G T H E A M E R A Your smartphone features two digital cameras mounted on the front and on the rear. This section will take you through all the steps in taking photos and videos with your smartphone.
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Using the Camera - 41 Tap the Camcorder button and the camcorder immediately begins filming. While filming, you are unable to access camera/camcorder settings; however, you can still take pictures. Time elapsed Zoom in/out Stop recording Shutter button Tap the Stop recording button to stop filming. Tap the Settings icon to open the Settings menu.
42 - Using the Camera Settings menus Photo Note Some of the following settings are not available for the front camera. You may adjust the following: • Resolution: Choose between 4:3 and 16:9, then select the pixels. • ISO: Set the ISO value. •...
Using the Camera - 43 Capture mode: Choose between Normal, HDR and Presentation capturing. Scene mode: Choose between Night, Night portrait, BackLight, BackLight portrait and Portrait. Effect: Choose between None, Mono, Sepia, Negative and Aqua. Record mode: Choose between Normal and Time lapse. White Balance: Choose between Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent and Incandescent.
44 - Using the Camera The camera app will process the images and save a single extended image to your smartphone’s gallery. Shooting a video 1. Frame your subject and steady your smartphone and zoom in or out as needed. 2.
Advanced settings - 45 D V A N C E D S E T T I N G S Putting your smartphone in Airplane mode You can enter Airplane mode (also known as flight mode) to turn off telephone and Bluetooth functions and use your smartphone as a handheld device during a flight.
46 - Advanced settings Restarting your phone You can restart (reboot) your phone if you find apps are not responding. 1. Press and hold the power button until you get the phone options menu. 2. Tap Restart. Adjusting settings Activating or deactivating connections Open the Application menu and tap Settings to manage your connection settings.
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Advanced settings - 47 Item Description Access additional connection settings: Airplane mode: Disable all wireless connections so you can safely use this device onboard an aircraft. Default SMS app: Choose which app serves as the default SMS app. Tethering & portable hotspot: Share your phone’s mobile data connection via USB or as More...
48 - Advanced settings 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.
Advanced settings - 49 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. Note When you are traveling, manually selecting a network may help to reduce your roaming charges.
50 - Advanced settings From the Application menu, tap Settings, then tap More... under WIRELESS & NETWORKS, then tap Call settings. Sound To adjust your phone’s sound settings, in the Application menu tap Settings > Sound. Item Description Vibrate Vibrates the device for incoming calls. Adjust the Ringtone, Notifications, and Alarm Volumes volumes.
Advanced settings - 51 Display To adjust your phone’s display settings, in the Application menu tap Settings > Display. Item Description Wallpaper Change the Home screen’s wallpaper. Enable use of the touchscreen even when Glove Operation wearing gloves. Brightness Adjust screen brightness. Enable rotation of the screen when device is Auto-rotate screen tilted.
52 - Advanced settings • 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 Application menu and going to Settings >...
Advanced settings - 53 Synchronization You can sync your calendar, email and contacts on your phone and never worry about losing them again. Sync in real time or adjust it as you please. In the Application menu, tap Settings. Under ACCOUNTS, tap the appropriate account and again under ACCOUNTS tap that account’s email address to access the synchronization settings.
54 - Advanced settings Applications (apps) Closing an app To close an active app, in the Application menu tap Settings > Apps. Swipe over to the Running tab, then tap the program you wish to close. Select Stop to close the program. Uninstalling an app You can remove programs installed on your smartphone to free up extra storage memory.
Advanced settings - 55 Restoring to factory settings You may perform a clean boot to restore your smartphone to the factory settings. Before performing a clean boot, ensure that your smartphone is not locked. Press any key or tap the screen to see if the phone responds.
56 - Accessories and tips C C E S S O R I E S A N D T I P S This chapter shows you how to use accessories with your smartphone, as well as provide useful tips for when you are using your smartphone.
Accessories and tips - 57 4. When you have finished tap the Menu button and then 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.
58 - Appendix P P E N D I X FAQ and troubleshooting This section lists frequently asked questions that may arise during the use of your smartphone, and gives easy answers and solutions to these questions. Aspect Question Suggestions If the headset is plugged into the device, the speaker is automatically shut off.
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Appendix - 59 Aspect Question Suggestions 1. First check that you have a Wi-Fi or data connection (some Wi-Fi "hotspots" require you to log in before accessing the internet) and then try again. 2. If you still cannot connect, try Why can’t I Google Play adjusting your date/time settings.
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Warnings and precautions - 61 A R N I N G S A N D P R E C A U T I O N S • Do not use this product near water. • Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand or table. If the product falls, it could be seriously damaged.
62 - Warnings and precautions Operating environment Important For safety reasons, turn off all wireless or radio transmitting devices when using your smartphone device under the following conditions. These devices may include, but are not limited to: wireless LAN (WLAN), Bluetooth and/or 3G. Remember to follow any special regulations in force in any area, and always switch off your device when its use is prohibited or when it may cause interference or danger.
Warnings and precautions - 63 • Always keep the device more than 15.3 cm (6") from the pacemaker. • Not carry the device near your pacemaker when the device is switched on. If you suspect interference, switch off your device, and move it.
64 - Warnings and precautions Observe restrictions on the use of radio equipment in fuel depots, storage, and distribution areas; chemical plants; or where blasting operations are in progress. Areas with a potentially explosive atmospheres are often, but not always, clearly marked. They include below deck on boats, chemical transfer or storage facilities, vehicles using liquefied petroleum gas (such as propane or butane), and areas where the air contains chemicals or particles such as grain, dust or...
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Warnings and precautions - 65 phone or other small electronic device. 3. DO be careful not to drop your smartphone or subject it to any strong impact. Do not place your smartphone in your back pocket. 4. DO NOT expose your smartphone to extreme temperatures. For example, do not leave your smartphone on the dashboard of a car on a hot day or when temperatures are below freezing point.
66 - Specifications Note Specifications may vary depending on region and configuration. Performance • 1.2 GHz quad-core processor • System memory: • 1 GB or 2 GB of RAM (depending on SKU) • 4 GB or 16 GB of ROM (depending on SKU) •...
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72 - End User License Agreement RADEMARK INFORMATION ™ DTS Studio Sound For DTS patents, see http://patents.dts.com. Manufactured under license from DTS Licensing Limited. DTS, the Symbol, & DTS and the Symbol together are registered trademarks, and DTS Studio Sound is a trademark of DTS, Inc.