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Acer Liquid (S100)
User Guide
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© 2009 All Rights Reserved Acer Liquid (S100) Smartphone User Guide First issue: 10/2009 Acer Liquid (S100) Smartphone Model number: __________________________________ Serial number: ___________________________________ Date of purchase: ________________________________ Place of purchase: ________________________________ 2
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End User Licence Agreement IMPORTANT-READ CAREFULLY: THIS END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT ("AGREEMENT") IS A LEGAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN YOU (EITHER AN INDIVIDUAL OR A SINGLE ENTITY), AND ACER INC. INCLUDING ITS SUBSIDIARIES ("ACER") FOR THE SOFTWARE (WHETHER PROVIDED BY ACER OR BY ACER'S LICENSORS OR SUPPLIERS) THAT ACCOMPANIES THIS AGREEMENT, INCLUDING ANY ASSOCIATED MEDIA, PRINTED MATERIALS AND RELATED USER ELECTRONIC DOCUMENTATION WHICH MAY BE BRANDED "ACER" ("SOFTWARE"). AGREEMENTS RELATING T
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8. Export the Software in contravention of applicable export laws and regulations, or (i) sell, export, re-export, transfer, divert, disclose technical data, or dispose of, any Software to any prohibited person, entity, or destination including, without limitation, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Sudan and Syria; or (ii) use any Software for any use prohibited by the laws or regulations of the United States. SUPPORT SERVICES Acer is not obligated to provide technical or other support for the Softwa
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EXCLUSION OF INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL AND CERTAIN OTHER DAMAGES TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL ACER, ACER'S SUPPLIERS, OR ACER'S LICENSORS, BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT, PUNITIVE, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS OR CONFIDENTIAL OR OTHER INFORMATION, FOR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, FOR PERSONAL INJURY, FOR LOSS OF PRIVACY, FOR FAILURE TO MEET ANY DUTY INCLUDING OF GOOD FAITH
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If any provision of this Agreement is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be contrary to law that provision will be enforced to the maximum extent permissible and the remaining provisions of this Agreement will remain in full force and effect. ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE AND SERVICES Software provided hereunder by Acer's licensors or suppliers ("Third Party Software") is made available to you for your personal, non-commercial use only. You may not use t
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Table of Contents End User Licence Agreement Getting to know your smartphone Features and functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Product registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Chapter 1: Setting Up Unpacking your smartphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Getting to know your smartphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Installing or removing the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Installing a SIM or microSD card . . . . . . . . . . .
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Chapter 5: Advanced Settings Putting your smartphone in airplane mode . . . . . . 37 Acer Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Adjusting connection settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Phone settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Managing your contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Connecting to a PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Multimedia playback . . . . . . . . . . .
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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
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How to register To register your Acer product, visit our website at registration.acer.com. Choose your country 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. 10
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Chapter 1: 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 (S100) Smartphone • Battery • Quick Guide • Companion CD •USB cable • AC adapter • Headset Unpacking your smartphone 11
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Getting to know your smartphone Views No. Item Description 1 Power button Press to turn the screen on/off or enter sleep mode; press and hold to turn the smartphone off. 2 Touchscreen 3.5-inch, 800 x 480 pixel capacitive touchscreen to display data, phone content and enter information. 3 Home button Return to the home screen. 4 Search button Open the Google search function. 5 Back button Go back one menu step. 6 Menu button Opens the option menu. 7 Mini USB connector Connect to a USB cable/c
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No. Item Description 8 Microphone Internal microphone. 9 Phone speaker Emits audio from your smartphone; suitable for holding to your ear. 10 Volume up/down Increase or decrease the phone volume. button 11 Camera button Activate the camera or take a picture. Press down halfway to auto-focus. 12 Camera A 5-megapixel camera for taking high- resolution images. 13 Handsfree speaker Emits audio from your smartphone; suitable for handsfree use. 14 Call indicator Indicates an incoming call or missed
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Charge indicator: LED state Description Off Normal status. Constantly on Battery is fully charged and the device is plugged in. Slow flashing Device plugged in: Battery is charging. Device unplugged: Battery is critcally low and needs to be charged urgently. Fast flashing Battery is low and should be charged. Installing or removing the battery Your smartphone uses a replaceable battery to provide power. It is packed seperately from your smartphone and needs to be inserted and charged before y
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Insert the tabs on the bottom of the battery cover into the slots in the phone. Carefully press the top of the cover until the clips on the side of the cover click 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 charge it each day to recharge the battery to full capacity. Connect the AC ad
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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 holder is 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“
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Turning on for the first time To turn on your smartphone for the first time, press and hold the power button until the system bootup screen appears. 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. If the PIN you enter is incorrect, a warning message appears. Activating a new SIM card If you are usi
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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: Hold your finger on the screen and drag across the screen to select text and images. 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: To scroll up or down the screen, simply drag
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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. The first time you start your smartphone, you will see some icons on the screen. At the bottom of the screen is the Applications tab which lists all the applications you have installed. Tap the tab to open the Applications tab. Tap an icon to open the application. The extended home screen The home screen
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Personalizing the home screen You may personalize your home screen by adding or removing icons, shortcuts or widgets, or changing the wallpaper. Adding or removing icons You can set icons for installed applications on the home screen. Tap and hold an icon in the Applications tab 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. Adding or removing shortcuts or widgets To
