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Acer Liquid Jade S User Manual

Summary of Liquid Jade S

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    User’s manual.

  • Page 2: Important

    2 - © 2014 all rights reserved acer liquid jade s user’s manual model: s56 this revision: december 2014 acer liquid jade s smartphone model number: _______________________________________________ serial number: _______________________________________________ date of purchase: _______________________...

  • Page 3: Able

    Table of contents - 3 t able of contents setting up 5 unpacking your smartphone.................... 5 getting to know your smartphone............ 5 views .......................................................... 5 charging the battery ................................... 6 installing a sim or micros...

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    4 - table of contents restoring to factory settings .................. 68 accessories and tips 70 using the headset .................................. 70 using a bluetooth headset..................... 70 creating a new access point.................... 70 inserting a microsd card .......................

  • Page 5: Etting

    Setting up - 5 s etting 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: • your new acer smartphone • usb cable • ac adapter • hea...

  • Page 6: Charging The Battery

    6 - setting up charging the battery for initial use, you need to charge your smartphone for eight hours. After that you can recharge the battery as needed. No. Item description 1 microsd card / sim card tray accepts a microsd card and one or two sim cards (depends on model purchased). Note: the micr...

  • Page 7: Note

    Setting up - 7 connect the ac adapter cord to the micro usb connector on your smartphone. Installing a sim or microsd card to take full advantage of your smartphone’s telephony capabilities, you must install a sim card. Your new smartphone has multiple sim card holders; install any combination of si...

  • Page 8: Note

    8 - setting up 3. Insert the sim and/or microsd card as shown. Note your smartphone can accept one nano sim and one microsd card, or two nano sims. Take care not to damage your cards when you reinsert the carrier. Specifications vary depending on model purchased. Microsd card sim 1 sim 2 (optional).

  • Page 9: Sim Card Lock

    Setting up - 9 4. Insert the carrier, taking care to ensure that the card(s) remain correctly seated in the carrier. 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 ne...

  • Page 10: Sing

    10 - using your smartphone u sing 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 instruct...

  • Page 11: Waking Your Smartphone

    Using your smartphone - 11 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 l...

  • Page 12: Using The Touchscreen

    12 - using your smartphone • the camera gesture launches the camera app. For information on the camera app, see using the camera on page 41 . • the call gesture launches the dialer so you can make a phonecall. For more information, see making calls on page 26 . Navigating through menus and options t...

  • Page 13: Onscreen Keyboards

    Using your smartphone - 13 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...

  • Page 14: See

    14 - using your smartphone 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. 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...

  • Page 15: Google Keyboard

    Using your smartphone - 15 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 ?123 button to see numbers and special characters, and then tap the...

  • Page 16: Predictive Text

    16 - using your smartphone predictive text google keyboard provides 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 cha...

  • Page 17: The Home Screen

    Using your smartphone - 17 the home screen the home 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 ...

  • Page 18: 4. Tap Ok.

    18 - using your smartphone basic mode this provides photo-based dialing and messaging options that are ideally suited to younger and/or inexperienced smartphone users. Turning quick mode on to turn quick mode on: 1. Open the apps menu > quick mode. 2. Select the mode you would like to use, then tap ...

  • Page 19: See Going Online On

    Using your smartphone - 19 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 35 . Voice search if voice search is available, tap the microphone and speak your search request. See voice search on page 37 . ...

  • Page 20

    20 - 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 ...

  • Page 21

    Using your smartphone - 21 this will create an unnamed folder. Tap the folder icon and then tap the name of the folder to rename it. To delete an app shortcut from a folder, tap on the folder icon to display the apps inside and then tap and hold the app icon that you want to remove. Drag and drop th...

  • Page 22: The Apps Menu

    22 - using your smartphone the apps menu to access the apps menu, on the home screen tap in the center of the dock. Apps are displayed in alphabetical order. 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...

  • Page 23: Multitasking

    Using your smartphone - 23 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. Tap the menu button to quickly navigate back and forth between previously-opened apps. Note to prolong battery life, ...

  • Page 24: Anaging

    24 - managing contacts m anaging 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. Tap the contacts app from the apps menu or tap all contacts from the dialer to view your contacts. If you do...

  • Page 25

    Managing contacts - 25 you may scroll down the page and tap add another field to add things such as: • im addresses. • add any personal notes about the contact. • phonetic name • link a website to assign an image to your contact, tap the silhouette and select whether to take a photo or select an ima...

  • Page 26: Aking

    26 - making calls m aking calls 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. Note status and not...

  • Page 27: Making A Call

    Making calls - 27 making a call 1. From the home screen tap the phone icon to open the onscreen number pad. 2. Enter the number you wish to dial. 3. Tap to make the call. 4. To end the call, tap . If the contact you need is displayed, simply tap the contact name to make a call. Dialing a number from...

  • Page 28: Viewing Missed Calls

    28 - 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. By the phone icon (the number in the...

  • Page 29: Direct Dial Widget

    Making calls - 29 simply tap and hold 0+ on the onscreen number pad until + appears onscreen. Direct dial widget you may add a direct dial widget for a contact on your home screen. Open the apps menu, then tap the widgets tab. Tap and hold direct dial and you will be able to place the widget on your...

  • Page 30: Page 22

    30 - making calls page 22 ). 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 scre...

  • Page 31: Contacts

    Making calls - 31 saving a dialed number to contacts you can save a number you have dialed to your contacts for future use. 1. From the call history , tap the number and then tap add to contacts . 2. Tap create new contact and enter the information. See adding a contact on page 24 . Conference calls...

  • Page 32: Essaging

    32 - messaging m essaging this chapter shows you how to set up and use the messaging functions of your smartphone. All sms and mms messages are accessed via messaging. Messaging automatically arranges received and sent messages into threads. To access messaging, open the apps menu and tap messaging ...

  • Page 33: Replying to A Message

    Messaging - 33 enter your message in the text box labeled type text message. Tap the menu button to see what options are available when creating a new message. The options change depending on the status of the message. Replying to a message when a new text message arrives a message icon appears in t...

  • Page 34: Multimedia Messages

    34 - messaging 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. Receiving multimedia messages when a new multimedia message arrives, a message icon appears at the ...

  • Page 35: Oing

    Going online - 35 g oing online 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 apps menu and tap the chrome or browser icon. To open a new website, tap the address box at t...

  • Page 36: The Menu Button.

    36 - going online 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). Ta...

  • Page 37: Setting Up Your Google Email

    Going online - 37 setting up your google email 1. Make sure your smartphone is connected to a data or wi-fi connection. 2. From the apps menu tap gmail. If you did not enter your gmail account address and password when you first started your smartphone, follow the onscreen instructions. Composing an...

  • Page 38: Play Store

    38 - going online play store tap play store from the apps 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. The contents and design of google play varies by region. For example, in some regions, you can also brows...

  • Page 39: Page 19

    Going online - 39 you may keep track of the download progress from both the app’s page and the notification area. Using downloaded apps once you’ve downloaded and installed an app, you may find it in the apps or widgets sections of the apps menu. Certain apps provide both an app and widget, or only ...

  • Page 40: Maps

    40 - going online services. Tap on a contact to open a chat session. After you have connected, you can open a video chat session. Maps 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 y...

  • Page 41: Sing

    Using the camera - 41 u sing the c amera 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. To activate the camera, open the apps menu and tap camera. Camera/camcorder i...

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    42 - using the camera 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. Tap the pause button to temporarily stop recording and tap it again to restart recording. Tap the stop...

  • Page 43: Mode Selector

    Using the camera - 43 mode selector tap the mode selector icon to open the list of modes you can choose from. Tap the icons along the top to select different items. Camera capture mode: select a capture mode. Scene mode: adjust photo parameters for a particular environment. Color effect: applies a c...

  • Page 44: Settings

    44 - using the camera camcorder record mode: select from normal or time lapse. White balance compensate for different lighting environments. Image properties adjust the sharpness, hue, saturation, brightness, and contrast. Timer set the delay before the shutter is activated. Settings tap the setting...

  • Page 45: • Set The Iso.

    Using the camera - 45 photo you may adjust the following: • resolution: set the picture resolution. • set the iso. • set a mode as your favorite shot. • continuous shutter: set the maximum number of photos taken in a single burst. • turn touch to capture on or off: takes the photo immediately when y...

  • Page 46: Taking A Panoramic Photo

    46 - using the camera 4. Tap the shutter button to take a picture. Using the dual shot feature dual shot takes a photo using both cameras simultaneously and superimposes one on the other. This way you can add yourself into family pictures, scenic shots, etc. After selecting dual shot, a box appears ...

  • Page 47: Shooting A Video

    Using the camera - 47 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. Tap the camcorder button to start taking a video. The icon will turn red to i...

  • Page 48: Sing

    48 - using your smartphone with acerextend u sing your smartphone with a cer extend pc system requirements • pc or notebook with windows 8 / 8.1 installed • usb 2.0 / 3.0 port • memory: 1 gb and above • graphics with microsoft directx support smartphone system requirements • android device with andr...

  • Page 49: Note

    Using your smartphone with acerextend - 49 4. In settings > developer options, usb debugging must be enabled. Tap the empty checkbox and tap ok to allow usb debugging. 5. Open the smartphone's mtp drive (internal storage or sd card) in my computer and find acerextendinstaller.Exe. Double-click to st...

  • Page 50: Acerextend Toolbar

    50 - using your smartphone with acerextend if you see the windows security popup window after double-clicking the installer, click more info and click run anyway. The acerextend application software will begin uncompressing and installing onto your computer. Follow the instructions on your computer ...

  • Page 51: Icon

    Using your smartphone with acerextend - 51 you can control all of your smartphone features. Click the button again to hide the toolbar. The toolbar functions are described below: icon function icon function back home switch app turn always on top on or off minimize acerextend window close acerextend...

  • Page 52: Note

    52 - using your smartphone with acerextend acerextend wireless connection there are four ways to establish a wireless connection between your smartphone and your computer: 1. Right-click the acerextend icon in your computer's system tray and select acerextend (wireless). 2. Double-click the acerexte...

  • Page 53: Note

    Using your smartphone with acerextend - 53 will change to . Click the button to toggle the connection from usb cable to wireless. 4. You may also use sound trigger. Sound trigger must first be enabled on your smartphone. Tap the setup menu in the top right- hand corner of the acerextend panel on you...

  • Page 54: Acerextend Functions

    54 - using your smartphone with acerextend disconnect when the smartphone moves away from your computer for a specified period of time. Acerextend functions 1. Bidirectional control: once an acerextend connection has been made, your smartphone's screen will be displayed on the computer. You can view...

  • Page 55: Note

    Using your smartphone with acerextend - 55 • move the cursor to the location you want to place the text, left- click and hold, and click paste. 5. Drag and drop: drag and drop the file by selecting and dragging the file on your computer with your mouse to the smartphone screen on your desktop to tra...

  • Page 56: Acerextend Faq

    56 - using your smartphone with acerextend acerextend faq why can't i use my smartphone's onscreen keyboard to enter text with acerextend? Acerextend may have crashed or did not properly shut down, therefore, causing the acerextend software keyboard to remain as the default keyboard input method. Fo...

  • Page 57

    Using your smartphone with acerextend - 57 why do i constantly see the acerextend on/off warning window? You may be encountering this problem because the driver for the smartphone's usb debugging interface was not installed properly. Please connect your usb cable to a usb 2.0 port on your computer f...

  • Page 58: Dvanced

    58 - advanced settings a dvanced settings putting your smartphone in airplane mode you can enable airplane mode (also known as flight mode) to turn off telephone, wireless and bluetooth functions and use your smartphone as a handheld device during a flight. Check with your airline to make sure this ...

  • Page 59: Restarting Your Smartphone

    Advanced settings - 59 1. Press and hold the power button until you get the smartphone options menu. 2. Tap airplane mode to switch it on or off. Restarting your smartphone you can restart (reboot) your smartphone if you find apps are not responding. 1. Press and hold the power button until you get ...

  • Page 60: Adjusting Settings

    60 - advanced settings adjusting settings activating or deactivating connections open the apps menu and tap settings to manage your connection settings. Item description sim management set a default sim for particular functions (such as voice calling or messaging), turn the data connection on or off...

  • Page 61: Putting Your Smartphone In

    Advanced settings - 61 if your smartphone is in airplane mode, the option to turn bluetooth on will be disabled. Please refer to putting your smartphone in airplane mode on page 58 for instructions on turning airplane mode on or off. Adjusting bluetooth settings you can use bluetooth to exchange inf...

  • Page 62: Tethering.

    62 - advanced settings internet sharing tethering via usb if you wish to share your mobile internet connection with a computer, you can connect your smartphone to a pc using the supplied usb cable. 1. Plug the usb sync cable into the micro usb connector on your smartphone. 2. Plug the usb sync cable...

  • Page 63: Usage.

    Advanced settings - 63 selecting a network your smartphone 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. 1. Open the apps menu and tap settings > more... > mobile net...

  • Page 64: Sound

    64 - advanced settings sound to adjust your smartphone’s sound settings, in the apps menu tap settings > sound. Adjusting the volume adjust the volume of your smartphone using the volume button on the side of the smartphone. Alternatively, you can set the ringtone, notifications, and alarms volume b...

  • Page 65: Display

    Advanced settings - 65 display to adjust your smartphone’s display settings, in the apps menu tap settings > display. Setting the date and time to set the date and time, open the apps menu and tap settings > date & time. If you travel frequently or live in an area that uses daylight saving time, act...

  • Page 66: Connecting to A Pc

    66 - advanced settings • 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 apps menu and going to settings > language & input. Connecting to a pc if ...

  • Page 67: Fm Radio

    Advanced settings - 67 tap the appropriate accountand again under accounts tap that account’s email address to access the synchronization settings. To add a new account, tap add account. Select the type of account and then follow the onscreen instructions. Google sync in google, you can set synchron...

  • Page 68: Applications (Apps)

    68 - advanced settings tap the back icon to turn the radio off. Applications (apps) closing an app to close an active app, in the apps 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...

  • Page 69: Important

    Advanced settings - 69 smartphone is not locked. Press any key or tap the screen to see if the smartphone responds. If your smartphone is responding to screen input, then open settings from the apps menu. Tap backup & reset > factory data reset > reset phone and then erase everything to format your ...

  • Page 70: Ccessories

    70 - accessories and tips a ccessories and tips this chapter shows you how to use accessories with your smartphone, as well as provide useful tips for when you are using your smartphone. Using the headset your smartphone is compatible with headsets with built-in microphone for handsfree use when mak...

  • Page 71: Inserting A Microsd Card

    Accessories and tips - 71 4. When you have finished tap the menu button and then tap save. Inserting a microsd card your smartphone features a memory expansion slot that accepts a microsd card to expand memory and storage capacity. Please refer to installing a sim or microsd card on page 7 for instr...

  • Page 72: Anaging

    72 - managing your sim cards m anaging your sim cards if your smartphone detects a new sim card, you will be asked to confirm the preferred sim to use for each action. It indicates the following information: 1. The color used for each sim card and its network name. • the preferred sim for outgoing c...

  • Page 73

    Managing your sim cards - 73 selecting which sim to use when making a call if you have set voice call to always ask, you will be asked which sim to use each time you make call. Enter the number, then tap . A dialog opens; tap the sim to use and the call will be connected. Selecting which sim to use ...

  • Page 74: When A Sim Is:

    74 - managing your sim cards identifying calls whenever you receive a call, the caller’s number will be shown using the color defined for the sim that the call is being received on. You will also be shown the name of the sim receiving the call. In the call log, the name of the sim will be shown bene...

  • Page 75: Ppendix

    Appendix - 75 a ppendix 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 audio why is there no sound coming from the device? If the headset is p...

  • Page 76: Settings > Date & Time >

    76 - appendix google play store why can’t i connect to the play store? 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 adjusting your date/time settings. Open t...

  • Page 77: Other Sources of Help

    Appendix - 77 other sources of help for information on refer to ... Up-to-date information regarding your smartphone www.Acer.Com mobile.Acer.Com service enquiries www.Acer.Com/support unlock pattern i forgot my unlock pattern. After a certain number of wrong entries, you will be presented with an o...

  • Page 78: Arnings

    78 - warnings and precautions w arnings and precautions • 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 pr...

  • Page 79: Medical Devices

    Warnings and precautions - 79 operating environment 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. Use the device only in its normal operating positions. To successfully transm...

  • Page 80: Vehicles

    80 - warnings and precautions • not carry the device near your pacemaker when the device is switched on. If you suspect interference, switch off your device, and move it. Hearing aids. Some digital wireless devices may interfere with some hearing aids. If interference occurs, consult your service pr...

  • Page 81: Emergency Calls

    Warnings and precautions - 81 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 ...

  • Page 82

    82 - warnings and precautions 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 ...

  • Page 83: Specifications

    - 83 specifications performance • 1.5 ghz octa-core processor • system memory: • 1 gb or 2 gb of ram (depending on model) • 8 gb or 16 gb of rom (depending on model) • android operating system display • 5" tft lcd, capacitive touchscreen • 1280 x 720 resolution multimedia formats supported: usb conn...

  • Page 84: Connectivity

    84 - connectivity • bluetooth 4.0 • ieee 802.11b/g/n • lte band 1, 3, 7, 20 (europe and asia); 2, 4, 7, 17 (americas) • * gsm 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 mhz • * wcdma: 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 mhz • hspa+ / gprs / edge • gps * frequencies depend on model. Camera • 13 mp rear camera • auto-focus • led fl...

  • Page 85: Dimensions

    - 85 dimensions height 143 mm width 69 mm thickness 7.8 mm weight 116 g (with battery).

  • Page 86: Ser

    86 - end user license agreement e nd u ser l icense a greement 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 a...

  • Page 87

    End user license agreement - 87 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 software. Acer live update certain of the software contains elements ...

  • Page 88

    88 - end user license agreement provision of this agreement, even in the event of the fault, tort (including negligence), strict liability, breach of contract or breach of warranty of acer or its suppliers or licensors, and even if acer and its suppliers and licensors have been advised of the possib...

  • Page 89

    End user license agreement - 89 privacy policy during registration you will be asked to submit some information to acer. Please refer to acer’s privacy policy at www.Acer.Com or your local acer website. T rademark information dts premium sound for dts patents, see http://patents.Dts.Com. Manufacture...