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Acer ICONIA TAB
User Guide
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© 2011 All Rights Reserved. Acer ICONIA TAB User Guide Original Issue: 03/2011 Model number: __________________________________ Serial number: ___________________________________ Date of purchase: ________________________________ Place of purchase: ________________________________
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Your guides iii First things first We would like to thank you for making an Acer computer your choice for meeting your mobile computing needs. Your guides To help you use your Acer computer, we have designed a set of guides: First off, the setup poster helps you get started with setting up your computer. The ICONIA TAB Generic User Guide contains useful information applying to all models in the ICONIA TAB product series. It covers basic topics such as using the keyboard and audio, etc. Plea
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iv First things first Basic care and tips for using your computer Turning your computer on and off To turn on the computer, simply press and release the power button in the right-hand hinge. Please refer to the setup poster for the location of the power button. To turn the power off, do any of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command Click on Start then click on Shut Down. • Use the power button Note: If you cannot power off the computer normally, press and hold the power button for
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Basic care and tips for using your computer v on the plug. • The total ampere ratings of the equipment plugged in should not exceed the ampere rating of the cord if you are using an extension cord. Also, the total current rating of all equipment plugged into a single wall outlet should not exceed the fuse rating.
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vi First things first Cleaning and servicing When cleaning the computer, follow these steps: 1 Turn off the computer and remove the battery pack. 2 Disconnect the AC adapter. 3 Use a soft, moist cloth. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. If either of the following occurs: • the computer has been dropped or the body has been damaged; • the computer does not operate normally Please refer to "Frequently asked questions" on page 36.
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Safety instructions vii Information for your safety and comfort Safety instructions Read these instructions carefully. Keep this document for future reference. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. Turning the product off before cleaning Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. Warnings Accessing the power cord Be sure that the power outlet you plug the power cord into is eas
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viii Information for your safety and comfort exceed the extension cord ampere rating. Also, make sure that the total rating of all products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed the fuse rating. • Do not overload a power outlet, strip or receptacle by plugging in too many devices. The overall system load must not exceed 80% of the branch circuit rating. If power strips are used, the load should not exceed 80% of the power strip's input rating. • This product's AC adapter is equipped
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Safety instructions ix General • 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. • Slots and openings are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating. These openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface. This product should neve
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x Information for your safety and comfort Note: Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal condition. Guidelines for safe battery usage This computer uses a Lithium-ion battery. Do not use it in a humid, wet or corrosive environment. Do not put, store or leave your product in or near a heat source,
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Radio frequency interference xi Note: Please refer to www.acer.com for battery shipping documents. Replacing the battery pack The computer uses Lithium-ion batteries. Replace the battery with the same type as that which came bundled with your product. Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion. Warning! Batteries may explode if not handled properly. Do not disassemble or dispose of them in fire. Keep them away from children. Follow local regulations when disposing of us
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xii Information for your safety and comfort Consult a physician or the manufacturer of the medical device to determine if they are adequately shielded from external RF energy or if you have any questions. Switch off your device in health care facilities when any regulations posted in these areas instruct you to do so. Hospitals or health care facilities may be using equipment that could be sensitive to external RF transmissions. Pacemakers. Pacemaker manufacturers recommend that a minimum s
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Emergency calls xiii atmospheres include areas where you would normally be advised to turn off your vehicle engine. Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death. Switch off the device at refueling points such as near gas pumps at service stations. 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 explosiv
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xiv Information for your safety and comfort If you have these symptoms, or any other recurring or persistent discomfort and/or pain related to computer use, consult a physician immediately and inform your company's health and safety department. The following section provides tips for more comfortable computer use. Finding your comfort zone Find your comfort zone by adjusting the viewing angle of the monitor, using a footrest, or raising your sitting height to achieve maximum comfort. Observe
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Tips and information for comfortable use xv • Using a task light. • Changing the display's viewing angle. • Using a glare-reduction filter. • Using a display visor, such as a piece of cardboard extended from the display's top front edge. • Avoid adjusting your display to an awkward viewing angle. • Avoid looking at bright light sources, such as open windows, for extended periods of time. Developing good work habits Develop the following work habits to make your computer use more relaxing and
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xvi Information for your safety and comfort
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First things first iii Your guides iii Basic care and tips for using your computer iv Turning your computer on and off iv Taking care of your computer iv Taking care of your AC adapter iv Cleaning and servicing vi Information for your safety and comfort vii Safety instructions vii Warnings vii Radio frequency interference xi Medical devices xi Vehicles xii Potentially explosive environments xii Emergency calls xiii Disposal instructions xiii Tips and information for comfortable use xiii Your Ace
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Media content types 18 DMS (Digital Media Server) devices 18 Display media content 18 Save media content 19 Search media 19 Media sharing settings 19 Device Control 20 Using the virtual keyboard 22 SocialJogger 23 Sharing content 25 Settings 26 Acer Backup Manager 27 Power management 29 Recovering your system 29 Battery pack 30 Battery pack characteristics 30 Maximizing the battery's life 30 Charging the battery 31 Checking the battery level 31 Battery low warning 32 Expanding through options 33
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communication devices (RSS-210) 44 Exposure of humans to RF fields (RSS-102) 44
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English Tablet PC 1 Your Acer tablet PC tour After setting up your computer as illustrated in the setup poster, let us show you around your new Acer computer. You can enter information into you new computer via the touchscreen or with the keyboard dock. Note: The keyboard dock is optional. Tablet PC Your new computer has two components, the tablet and the keyboard dock. The following set of images will show you the Tablet PC. The views are labeled as if you are holding the Tablet with the s
