Acer Liquid E3 User manual

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Acer Liquid E3 User’s Manual

Model: E380

This revision: 3/2014

Acer Liquid E3 Smartphone

Model number: _______________________________________________

Serial number: _______________________________________________

Date of purchase: ____________________________________________

Place of purchase: ___________________________________________

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Table of contents

Table of contents - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3

Setting up- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5

Unpacking your smartphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Getting to know your smartphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Installing a SIM or microSD card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Using your smartphone - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 9

Turning on for the first time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Locking your smartphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Navigating through menus and options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Using the touchscreen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

The Home screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Multitasking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Acer Float . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

AcerRAPID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Quick Touch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Managing contacts - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 21

Managing your contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Making calls - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 22

Before making a call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Making a call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

The voice call screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Answering or declining a call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Ending a call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Messaging - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 26

Creating a new message. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Replying to a message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

MMS messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Going online- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 29

Browsing the internet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Setting up your Google email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Composing an email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Setting up Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Maps, Navigation, Places and Latitude . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

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Using the Camera- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 33

Camera icons and indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Taking a photo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Shooting a video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Viewing photos and videos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Geotagging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Advanced settings - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 37

Changing modes with Quick Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Putting your smartphone in Airplane mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Restarting your phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Adjusting settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Connecting to a PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Data usage wizard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

FM radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Multimedia playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Restoring to factory settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Accessories and tips - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 46

Using the headset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Using a Bluetooth headset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Creating a new access point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Inserting a microSD card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Appendix - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 47

FAQ and troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Other sources of help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Warnings and precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Emergency calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Taking care of your smartphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Regulatory information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

FCC regulations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

End User License Agreement - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 57

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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 E3 smartphone

• Quick Guide

• USB cable

• AC adapter

• Headset

Note: In-box content varies depending on country and region.

Getting to know your smartphone

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No. Item Description

1 Micro SIM cover Insert a micro SIM into the slot.

2 Power button Press to turn the screen on/off or enter sleep

mode; press and hold to turn the smartphone on

or off.

3 3.5 mm headphone jack Connects to stereo headphones.

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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 on the side of the device.

Additionally, you may wish to increase your smartphone’s storage by inserting a

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icroSD card into the slot provided.

1. Insert your fingernail and flip the microSD card cover open and insert the

microSD card as illustrated.

4 Front-facing flash LED flash for front-facing camera.

5 LED indicator Indicates when the phone is connected as a

media device.

6 Front-facing camera Fixed-focus 2 MP camera; useful for taking self

portrait images.

7 Touchscreen 4.7-inch, 1280 x 720 pixel capacitive touchscreen

to display data, phone content and enter

information.

8 Phone speaker Emits audio from your smartphone.

9 Micro USB connector Connects to a USB cable/charger.

10 MicroSD card slot Insert a microSD card into the slot.

11 Volume up/down buttons Increases or decreases the phone volume.

12 Flash LED flash for camera.

13 Camera Auto-focus 13 MP camera for taking high-

resolution images.

14 Microphone Internal microphone.

15 AcerRAPID button Shortcut button to answer incoming calls. Long

press to launch the camera app; short press to

launch a designated app (default app is Google

Play Music).

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2. Ensure that the microSD card is inserted all the way into the card slot and secure

the microSD card cover.

Micro SIM

3. Insert your fingernail and flip the micro SIM cover open. Insert the micro SIM card

as illustrated.

4. Ensure that the micro SIM card is inserted all the way and secure the micro SIM

cover.

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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.

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.

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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

yo

ur 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. Open the Application

menu and then tap Settings > 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, 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.

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Waking your smartphone

If the screen is off and the smartphone does not react to

any taps on the screen or front panel buttons, then it has

been locked and is in sleep mode.

Press the Power button to w

ake your smartphone. Unlock

your smartphone by sliding your finger horizontally across

the screen (it works both ways).

For additional security, you may set an unlock pattern or

ch

oose from several screen locks to access the phone.

Open the Application menu and then tap Settings >

Security > Screen lock. In Choose screen lock, options

include: None, Slide, Face Unlock, Voice Unlock, Pattern,

PIN and Password.

Note: If you forget your unlock pattern, please refer to "Unlock pattern" on

page 48.

Navigating through menus and options

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Back Home Recent

o navigate through menus and options, there

are three buttons beneath the screen.

Back

Tap this button to go to the previous page, hide the keyboard, or to go up one level in

a menu.

Home

Tap this button to go directly to the Home screen. Tap and hold this button to open

the Search function. You can also get the Google Now app by tapping Get Google

Now.

Note: For information on Google Now, you may wish to view the Wikipedia page

for the app at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Google_Now.

Recent

Tap this button to see recently opened apps. Tap an app to open it. The Float app

menu is also located on the bottom.

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.

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Tap and hold: Tap 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.

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.

Tap the key to see numbers and special

characters, and then tap

to see even more.

You can choose another input language and change

Goo

gle keyboard settings by tapping and holding the

microphone key. Alternatively, open the Application

menu and

then tap Settings > Language & input. Then

tap the Settings icon next

to Google keyboard > Input

languages. The keyboard layout changes according to

the selected language.

After setting up more than one language, the language

bein

g used will be identified on the space bar. Tap and

hold the space bar to toggle between multiple input

languages.

Text assistance

The Google keyboard has various features that assist you

to enter correct text. In the Application menu, tap

Settings > Language & input and then tap the Settings icon to the right of Google

keyboard. From here you can enable or disable several keyboard-related settings.

Changing the text input method

To change the input method, in the Application menu tap Settings > Language &

input > Default and then select your preferred input method.

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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

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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

need

ed, 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 en

ter. 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.

Press and hold the Swype key to access se

ttings, features, updates,

preferences,

and help.

Ta p

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.

To change the input method, open the Notification area (see "Status and

notification area" on page 17") and tap Choose input method.

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

icon to the right of Swype. You can also tap and hold the Swype key

. From here

you can enable or disable the following:

Function Description

Settings Change your text input preferences.

Themes Change your keyboard theme.

My Words Adjust settings and check words added to your personal dictionary.

Languages Set the language used by the keyboard.

Gestures A list and description of the various Swype gestures.

Help Learn how to use the Swype keyboard.

Updates Check for application and dictionary updates.

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Predictive text

Both Swype and Google keyboards provide predictive text input for the browser. 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 Home screen

After booting, your smartphone will display the home screen. This screen gives you

quick access to information and simple controls with widgets or shortcuts. These

display information such as the time and weather, or provide additional controls and

direct access to apps and other frequently used features of your smartphone.

Search

Application menu

Application

Status and

notification area

dock

At the bottom of the screen is the Application dock which displays default apps (see

"Changing application dock icons" on page 15 to change these icons). Tap an icon

to open the app. Tap the App

lication menu icon in the middle of the Application dock

to view your apps (see "The Application menu" on page 16 for more information).

To change apps, see "Changing application dock icons" on page 15.

Search

To search for apps, files or for information on the internet, tap the icon.

Simply enter the text you want to find and tap

or tap one of the suggestions,

apps or files shown in the list. You can also choose what Search searches for. Within

Search, tap the Back button to hide the keyboard. Then tap the Menu icon >

Settings > Ph

one search. Select the apps you want Search to search.

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Note: In order to search or browse the internet, you must be connected to a

cellular data (if available) or wireless network. See "Going online" on page 29.

Voice search

If voice search is available, tap the microphone and speak your search request.

See "Voice search" on page 29.

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.

Personalizing the Home screen

You may personalize your Home screen by adding or

removing application shortcuts or widgets, and by

changing the wallpaper. Tap and hold any open area on

the Home screen. From here, you can customize the

extended Home screen. Click to add an extra panel to

the extended Home screen or remove a panel by tapping,

holding and dragging the selected panel to Remove.

Adding and removing shortcuts and widgets

To add shortcuts or widgets, tap the Application menu

icon in the bottom-center of the Home screen.

Ta p APPS

to see a list of shortcuts to apps you can drag

to a Home screen.

Ta p WI

DGETS to see apps and links (such as custom shortcuts, contacts or

bookmarks) that you can add to a Home screen. Widgets are apps that display

constantly-updated information or quick shortcuts to apps or special functions.

To move an app or widget to the Home screen, t

ap and hold an item until it is

selected. The Home screen will open. Drag the item to any free area on the screen.

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To view information about the app or widget, drag it to the App info icon at the top of

the screen.

To move the item to a different Home screen,

drag it to the side of the screen, the

Home screen will switch to the screen in that direction. Release the item when it is

positioned correctly.

To remove a shortcut or widget from the Home screen, tap and drag it to Remove at

t

he top of the screen.

Adding or removing folders

You can also add folders to your Home screen. To create a new folder drag and drop

an application icon onto another application icon in the Home screen. This will

create an Unnamed Folder. Tap the folder icon and then tap the name of the folder

to rename it.

To delete an application shortcut from a folder, tap on the folder icon to display the

apps inside and then tap and hold the application icon that you want to remove.

Drag and drop the icon on Remove that will appear at the top of the screen.

To delete a folder, tap and hold on the folder and then drag and drop the folder on

Remove that

will appear at the top of the screen.

Changing application dock icons

You can set icons for installed apps in the Application dock. Open the Application

menu and find the app you want to add. Tap and hold the icon, then drag it to any

open position in the dock. Dragging the new app to an existing dock icon will create

a folder for both icons.

To remove an icon from the dock, tap and hold th

e icon to select it. Either drag the

icon to a different location outside the dock or to Remove at the top of the screen.

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Changing the wallpaper

From the Application menu, tap Settings > Personalize

to change the wallpaper for your lock screen and Home

screen. Tap Wallpapers to change the lock screen and

home wallpaper. You can choose from images stored in

the Gallery, standard wallpapers, Live Wallpapers

featuring animated or interactive backgrounds, or Video

Wallpapers enabling you to use videos as your

background.

Changing Home screen settings

From the Application menu, tap Settings > Personalize.

Use the various settings to personalize the Home screen

by choosing your Transition effect and enabling/disabling

the Repeat transition and Home screen looping.

The Application menu

Note: All images are for reference only. The apps installed on your device can be

different from the apps shown in illustrations.

To access the Application menu, tap in the center of the dock on the Home

screen. Apps are displayed in alphabetical orde

r. Swipe the page to the left or right

to see more apps. When you are on the last page of apps, swipe to the left to see

widgets available on your phone, or tap WIDGETS at the top of the page.

To quickly jump to apps or widgets, tap APPS or WI

DGETS at the top of the

Application menu.

Tap the Pl

ay Store icon to open Google Play to view and purchase apps and/or

digital media. From the Play Store, tap APPS > Apps > My apps to view all of your

installed apps.

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Status and 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 displays event icons that indicate a new event (such as

a new message).

Drag the Notification are

a down the screen to view more information about new

events.

Ta p to clear the notification area.

Ta p

to adjust commonly used settings

Connection icons

The icons on the right side indicate signal strength, connection, battery status and

the time.

Icon Description Icon Description

Connected to GPRS mobile

network

Roaming

Connected to EDGE mobile

network

Cellular signal strength

Connected to 3G mobile network Mobile data transferring

Connected to HSDPA network Connected to a wireless

network

Bluetooth is connected No wireless signal

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Battery icons

Multitasking

You can have multiple apps open at the same time. Tap

the Recent button to see recently opened apps. To

open a new app, tap the Home button to return to the

Home screen, then start the new app.

To prolong battery life, it is

better to close an app when

you’ve finished using it. You can do this three ways:

1. Press the Bac

k key until the app is closed

2. Tap the Me

nu icon and select Exit (if available)

3. Press the Rec

ent button and swipe the icon off the

screen.

Acer Float

Tap the Recent button for the Float menu at the bottom. Acer Float allows you to

open an app as a "floating" window, which can be moved around within the display.

You may add up to four Float apps to the Float menu. You can also edit your Float

menu by tapping on the settings icon

and adding/removing Float apps.

Bluetooth is disconnected Airplane mode (Wireless

connectivity disconnected.

Please disable airplane mode

before trying to make a call.)

USB tethering is activated

Icon Description Icon Description

Battery is very low Battery is partially drained

Battery is low Battery is full

Battery is charging

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Float apps include: Float Browser, Float Buttons, Float Calculator, Float Camera,

Float Dialer, Float Maps, Float Notes, Float Stopwatch and Float Text. Widgets can

also be added to the Float menu by tapping on the Widgets tab.

AcerRAPID

The AcerRAPID button is located directly below the camera.

Long press the AcerRAPID button to launch the camera app. While the camera app

is

open, push the AcerRAPID button to take a picture. Long press to take four

continuous pictures.

Short press the AcerRAPID button to launch

the Google Play Music app. To change

the app for the short press function, open the Application menu and tap Settings >

AcerRAPID > Short press and choose an app.

Tap the ON/

OFF switch to enable or disable AcerRAPID.

The AcerRAPID button also allows you to answe

r incoming calls quickly without

having to touch the screen. To accept an incoming call, press the AcerRAPID button.

Note: Only the short press function can be changed. The long press function is

fixed as the camera app and can be disabled, but can’t be changed.

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Quick Touch

Quick Touch is a fast and easy way to play music and to

unlock the phone. From the Application menu, tap

Settings > Quick Touch. Enable Quick Touch by

tapping On and enable or disable Music (Z) and

Unlock (I) by tapping On or Off.

Music

While the display is off, draw a "Z" to play a song from a

designated playlist. The display will remain off while the

music is playing. If there are multiple songs in the

designated album, swipe left to right across the display

to play the next song. Swipe right to left to play the

previous song. Draw an "O" to exit the music player.

Note: Songs must first be stored in the Music folder of your phone. Only one

album may be designated for Quick Touch.

Unlock

While the display is off, draw an "I" by swiping up from the bottom of the screen to

the top or by swiping from the top of the screen to the bottom to unlock the display.

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Acer Liquid E3 User manual

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