Acer Z110 User manual

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© 2012 All Rights Reserved
Acer Liquid Z110 User’s Manual
This revision: 08/2012
Acer Liquid Z110 Smartphone
Model number: __________________________________
Serial number: ___________________________________
Date of purchase: ________________________________
Place of purchase: ________________________________
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Table of Contents
End User License Agreement
Getting to know your smartphone
Features and functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Product registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Setting Up
Unpacking your smartphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Getting to know your smartphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Installing or removing the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Installing a SIM or microSD Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Using your Smartphone
Turning on for the first time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Locking your smartphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Using the touchscreen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
The lock screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
The Home screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Managing contacts
Managing your contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Making Calls
Before making a call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Making a call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
The voice call screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Voice call options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Messaging
Creating a new message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Replying to a message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
MMS messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Going online
Browsing the Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Setting up your Google email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Composing an email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Setting up Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Maps, Navigation, Places and Latitude . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
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Using the Camera
Camera icons and indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Taking a photo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Shooting a video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Viewing photos and videos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Advanced Settings
Putting your smartphone in Airplane mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Adjusting settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Connecting to a PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
FM radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Multimedia playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Restoring to factory settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Accessories and Tips
Using the headset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Using a Bluetooth headset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Inserting a microSD Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Appendix
FAQ and troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Other sources of help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Warnings and precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Emergency calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Disposal and recycling information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Taking care of your smartphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
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End User License Agreement
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AGREEMENT, DO NOT CONTINUE THE INSTALLATION PROCESS AND IMMEDIATELY DELETE ALL INSTALLED FILES, IF
ANY, OF THE ACCOMPANYING SOFTWARE FROM YOUR PHONE.
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INSTALL, COPY OR OTHERWISE USE THE SOFTWARE, AND HAVE NO RIGHTS UNDER THIS AGREEMENT.
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or your local Acer website.
7Features and functions
Getting to know your smartphone
Features and functions
Your new smartphone offers leading, easy-to-access multimedia and entertainment
features. You can:
Access your email while on the move.
Connect to the Internet at high speed, via HSDPA (7.2 Mbps), HSUPA (2
Mbps) or Wi-Fi.
Keep in touch with your friends via your Contacts and social networking
applications.
Product registration
When using your product for the first time, it is recommended that you immediately
register it. This will give you access to some useful benefits, such as:
Faster service from our trained representatives.
Membership in the Acer community: receive promotions and participate in
customer surveys.
The latest news from Acer.
Hurry and register, as other advantages await you!
How to register
To register your Acer product, please visit mobile.acer.com/. Click PRODUCT
REGISTRATION and follow the simple instructions.
You can also register directly from your smartphone by tapping the Registration icon.
After we receive your product registration, you will be sent a confirmation email with
important data that you should keep in a safe place.
8Unpacking your smartphone
Setting Up
Unpacking your smartphone
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:
Acer Liquid Z110 Smartphone
•Battery
Quick Guide
USB cable
AC adapter
microSD Card
Getting to know your smartphone
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No. Item Description
1 Phone speaker Emits audio from your smartphone; suitable for holding
to your ear.
2 Touchscreen 3.5-inch, 320 x 480 pixel capacitive touchscreen to
display data, phone content and enter information.
3 Home button Return to the Home screen; press and hold to view
recently-used applications, tap an icon to open the
associated program.
4 Menu button Open the option menu; press and hold to display the
keyboard.
5 Microphone Internal microphone.
6 Back button Go back one menu step; close the keyboard.
7 Power button Press to turn the screen on/off or enter sleep mode;
press and hold to turn the smartphone on or off.
9Installing or removing the battery
Installing or removing the battery
Your smartphone uses a replaceable battery to provide power. It is packed
separately from your smartphone and needs to be inserted and charged before you
can use the smartphone.
Installing the battery
Insert your fingernail into the cutout between the battery cover and the phone. Unclip
the cover and lift off the battery cover.
Place the battery into the battery compartment,
lining up the battery connectors with those at the
bottom of the compartment.
Align the tabs on the cover into the slots on the
phone. Gently press the cover u
ntil it snaps in
place.
CAUTION: RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT
TYPE.
DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS.
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.
Removing the battery
Open the battery compartment as shown in "Installing the battery" on page 9. Lift
the battery out of the compartment using the clip on the top of the battery.
Replace the battery cover as described above.
8 3.5 mm headphone jack Connect to stereo headphones.
9 Volume up/down buttons Increase or decrease the phone volume.
10 Camera A 3-megapixel camera for taking high-resolution images.
11 Handsfree speaker Emits audio from your smartphone; suitable for
handsfree use.
12 Micro USB connector Connect to a USB cable/charger.
No. Item Description
10Installing a SIM or microSD Card
Installing a SIM or microSD Card
To take full advantage of your smartphone’s telephony capabilities, you must install a
SIM card. The SIM card holders are located at the bottom of the battery bay.
Additionally, you may wish to increase your smartphone’s storage by inserting a
microSD Card into the slot provided. This is next to the SIM card slot.
1. Turn off the phone by pressing and holding the power button.
2. Open the cover and remove the battery as
described in "Removing the battery" on page 9.
3. Insert the SIM or microSD Card as shown.
4. Replace the battery and battery cover.
Note: Ensure that the microSD Card is inserted all the way into the card slot. Do not use a
micro SIM adapter in the SIM slot. Doing so may damage the SIM slot.
SIM card lock
Your smartphone 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.
Micro SD
11Turning on for the first time
Using your Smartphone
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. You will then be asked to configure some settings before you
can use your smartphone.
Follow the onscreen instructions to complete setup.
Sign in to or create a Google account
If you have Internet access, your smartphone allows you to synchronize information
with a google account.
During the start-up process, you may create or sign in to your account, which will be
used to synchronize your contact list, email, calendar and other information. If you
do not yet have Internet access, or do not want to use this feature, then tap Skip.
Creating multiple Google accounts
You can create and easily access multiple Google accounts. Tap Settings >
Accounts & sync > Add account.
Entering your PIN
When you install a SIM card for the first time, you may need to enter a PIN using the
onscreen number pad.
Important: Depending on your settings, you may be required to enter your PIN each time
you switch on the phone function.
Activating a new SIM card
If you are using your SIM card for the first time, it may require activation. Contact
your network operator for details on how to do this.
Locking your smartphone
If you will not use your smartphone for a while, briefly press the power button to lock
access. This saves power and ensures your smartphone does not unintentionally
use any services. Your smartphone will lock automatically if it is not used for one
minute.
12Using the touchscreen
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.
Press the power button to wake
your smartphone. Your
smartphone will display the widgets screen. Unlock your
smartphone by dragging the peel up or to the right.
For additional security, you may set an unlock pattern, a
se
t of dots that must be tapped in the correct order to
access the phone. Tap Settings > Security > Set up
screen lock.
Note: If you forget your unlock pattern, please refer to "Unlock pattern" on page 41.
Using the touchscreen
Your smartphone uses a touchscreen for selecting items and entering information.
Use your finger to tap the screen.
Tap:
Touch the screen once to open items and select options.
Drag: Ho
ld your finger on the screen and drag across the screen to select text and
images.
Tap and hold: T
ap 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.
Android 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 ?123 button to see numbers and special
characters, and then tap the ALT key to see even more.
You can switch between multiple
input languages by
swiping across the space bar. The keyboard layout will
change accordingly. To select your preferred languages, tap Menu > Settings >
Language & keyboard > Android keyboard > Input languages.
13Using the touchscreen
Text assistance
The Android keyboard has various features that assist you to enter correct text. Tap
Menu > Settings > Language & keyboard > Android keyboard. From here you
can enable or disable the following:
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, lifting up only after the last
letter. Swype will insert spaces where necessary.
Swype will usually add a double letter in a word when
needed, 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 enter, 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.
Tap the Swype key to turn the ability to draw words on
or off. Press and hold the Swype key to access settings, help, and to
change input methods.
Tap the +!=
button 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.
Function Description
Quick fixes Corrects commonly typed mistakes.
Show suggestions Shows suggested words while you are typing.
Auto-complete Inserts the suggested word whenever you tap space or a punctuation
mark.
14The lock screen
Text assistance
The Swype keyboard has various features that assist you to enter correct text. In the
Application menu, tap Settings > Language & input > Swype. You can also tap
and hold the Swype key . From here you can enable or disable the following:
Changing the text input method
To change the input method, tap and hold a text box. Tap Input method, and then
select your preferred input method.
Predictive text
The Android keyboard provides predictive text input. 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 lock screen
When you start your smartphone, or wake it from power
saving, it will display the lock screen. This screen protects
your smartphone from accidental access.
Function Description
How to Swype Learn how to use the Swype keyboard.
Preferences Change your text input preferences.
Language
Options
Set the language used by the keyboard.
Swype Connect
Add contact names and words used in posts to your personal
dictionary.
Change data settings.
Personal
dictionary
Check words added you your personal dictionary.
Updates Check for application and dictionary updates.
15The Home screen
Recent apps
To access recently opened apps while working on another
process, press and hold the home button.
The Home screen
After rebooting, your smartphone will display the home
screen. This screen gives you quick, icon-based access
to many of the frequently used features of your
smartphone.
At the bottom of the screen is the ap
plication dock which
displays default applications. Tap an icon to open the
application. Tap to open the applications menu.
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 extended screen, slide your finger to the left
or right.
Adding or removing icons
You can set icons for installed applications on the Home screen. Tap and hold an
icon in the Applications menu to copy it to the Home screen. To remove an icon from
the Home screen, tap and drag the icon from the Home screen to the trash tab that
appears at the bottom of the screen.
16The Home screen
Adding or removing shortcuts or widgets
To add shortcuts or widgets, press the menu button while in the Home screen, and
tap Add, or tap and hold anywhere on the Home screen to open the Add to Home
screen menu.
Ta p Shortcuts to open a list of quick links to applications
and settings you can add to the Home screen.
Ta p Widgets to open a list of small applications that you
can add to your Home screen. Widgets are handy
appl
ications that you can add to your Home screen to
display various information.
You can also add folders to your Home screen. There are
some pre-defined folders available or you can add a New
fo
lder. This will be placed on your Home screen and
named Folder. To change the name of the folder, tap to
open it. Tap and hold the name bar at the top of the folder
window to open a dialog box that will allow you to rename
the folder.
Ta p W
allpapers to change the current wallpaper. You can
choose from images stored in the Gallery, or Live
wallpapers featuring animated or interactive backgrounds,
or standard wallpapers.
Multitasking
You can have multiple applications open at the same time.
To open a new application, press the Home button to return to the Home screen,
then start the new application.
17The Home screen
To view your active applications, press and hold the Home button. Then tap an icon
to go to the application.
Tip: To prolong battery life, it is better to close an application when you’ve finished using it.
Do this by either pressing the Back key or the Menu button and selecting Exit (if
available).
The applications menu
The applications menu displays groups of applications in
a series of pages.
The number of pages is displ
ayed at the bottom of the
screen. Drag the menu to the left or right to switch pages.
Tap and hold an icon to move or delete it; you may
ch
ange the order of icons or reorganize the pages to suit
your needs. Drag an icon to the edge of the screen, or
one of the page numbers, to change the page.
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
displ
ays event icons that indicate a new event (such as a
new message). The icons on the right side indicate signal
strength, connection, battery status and the time.
Drag the Notification area do
wn the screen, or tap the
area, to view more information about new events. You can
also use the slide bar to switch between pages.
Icon Description
An alarm has been set.
New/unread message.
Incoming call or active call.
18The Home screen
Missed call.
Wi-Fi signal strength.
Bluetooth enabled.
Vibrate mode enabled.
Cellular signal strength.
Airplane mode: Wireless signals disconnected. Disable airplane mode before trying
to make a call.
SIM card not installed/error.
Icon Description
19Managing your contacts
Managing contacts
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.
Ta p Con
tacts from the Home screen or the Contacts tab from the Dialer to view
your contacts.
If you don’t have any contacts stored on your ph
one, you can import your Google
account contacts, add a new contact or import contacts from your SIM or SD card.
Ta p to add a contact, to search for a contact, or press the Menu button to
open the menu.
Adding a contact
Ta p New contact to add a new contact. You may also
scan a person’s profile barcode to add the person to your
contact list or group.
To create a contact, you will be asked to enter the
co
ntact’s:
Given and Family name.
Phone numbers.
Email addresses.
IM addresses.
Postal addresses.
You may also:
Enter information such as organizations the contact
belo
ngs to.
Add any personal notes about the contact.
Icon Description
Add a new contact.
View groups of contacts or SIM contacts.
Search for a contact.
20Managing your contacts
Enter a nickname.
Link a website.
Assign the contact to a group
Assign a ringtone
Divert calls from the contact to voicemail
To assign an image to your contact, tap the silhouette and select whether to take a
photo or select an image from your smartphone’s picture gallery.
Tip: You may also create a contact from an already dialed or received number, see
"Saving a dialed number to contacts" on page 22.
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