Summary of liquid z205
Page 2: Important
2 - © 2014 all rights reserved acer liquid z205 user’s manual model: z205 this revision: august 2014 acer liquid z205 smartphone model number: _______________________________________________ serial number: _______________________________________________ date of purchase: ____________________________...
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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 accessories and tips 60 using the headset .................................. 60 using a bluetooth headset..................... 60 creating a new access point.................... 60 inserting a microsd card ....................... 61 appendix 62 faq and troubleshooting ............
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 • quick guide • usb cable • ac...
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. Connect the ac adapter cord to the micro usb connector on your smartphone. No. Item description 1 3.5 mm headphone jack connects to stereo headp...
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Setting up - 7 installing a sim or microsd card to take full advantage of your smartphone’s telephony capabilities, you must install a sim card. Additionally, you may wish to increase your smartphone’s storage by inserting a microsd card into the labeled slot. 1. Turn off the phone by pressing and h...
Page 8: Sim Card Lock
8 - setting up 4. Replace the cover by aligning the tabs on the cover into the slots on the phone. Gently press the cover until it snaps in place. 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...
Page 9: Sing
Using your smartphone - 9 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 instructi...
Page 10: Waking Your Smartphone
10 - using your smartphone smartphone does not unintentionally use any services. Your smartphone will lock automatically if it is not used for one minute (depending on your settings). Waking your smartphone if the screen is off and the smartphone does not react to any taps on the screen or front pan...
Page 11: See Multitasking On Page 18
Using your smartphone - 11 back tap this button to go to the previous page, 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 search. Menu tap this button to see recently opened apps. Tap an app to open it. At the bottom of the ...
Page 12: Onscreen Keyboards
12 - using your smartphone onscreen keyboards 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 character...
Page 13: Predictive Text
Using your smartphone - 13 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 14: See Going Online On
14 - using your smartphone 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 33 . Voice search if voice search is available, tap the microphone and speak your search request. See voice search on page 35 . ...
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Using your smartphone - 15 are small apps that display constantly-updated information or quick shortcuts to apps or special functions. To move an app or widget to the home screen, tap and hold an item until it is selected. The home screen will open. Drag the item to any free area on the screen. To v...
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16 - using your smartphone adding or removing folders you can also add folders to your home screen. To create a new folder drag and drop an app icon onto another app 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 ...
Page 17: The Application (Apps) Menu
Using your smartphone - 17 the application (apps) menu to access the application 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 widg...
Page 18: Multitasking
18 - using your smartphone drag the notification area down the screen to view more information about new events and access quick settings. 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 t...
Page 19: Anaging
Managing contacts - 19 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 people app from the application menu or tap all contacts from the dialer to view your contacts. If y...
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20 - managing contacts to create a contact, first choose where you want to store the contact’s information. You will then be asked to enter the contact’s information, such as name, address, and phone number. You may scroll down the page and tap add another field to add things such as: • im addresses...
Page 21: Aking
Making calls - 21 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 22: Making A Call
22 - making calls making a call 1. From the home screen tap phone 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 call his...
Page 23: Direct Dial Widget
Making calls - 23 3. On your phone’s lock screen. Tap the notification and slide to the left or right to display the missed call details. Making a call to one of your contacts calling a contact from the contacts tab 1. Tap the all contacts to view your contacts. 2. Tap on a contact to call them. Cal...
Page 24: The Voice Call Screen
24 - making calls the voice call screen you can minimize the call window to appear as a movable dialog instead of a whole screen by tapping the icon. You can even set this "floating" dialog box as the default voice call screen. To do so, open the notification area and tap the down arrow to display m...
Page 25: Icon
Making calls - 25 slide your finger across the screen. To decline the call with a text message, tap the icon and select a message. Ending a call to end a call, tap from the voice call screen. Voice call options (call screen maximized) icon description place the call on hold. Mute a call. Speakerphon...
Page 26: Conference Calls
26 - making calls conference calls if you have one call on hold and another on line, you can combine both calls to create a conference call. After the first call is established, tap to add a second call. Tap to start the conference call..
Page 27: Nternet
Internet calling - 27 i nternet calling you can place and receive internet calls over a wireless network. Adding an internet calling account from the home screen, tap phone. If open, tap the back button to close the onscreen number pad. Tap the settings > internet call button at the bottom-right of ...
Page 28: Note
28 - internet calling calling a contact’s internet calling address you must add an internet calling address to a contact to be able to place an internet call to them. To make an internet call, from the application menu tap people. Tap on the contact to open their profile, and then tap on their inter...
Page 29: Essaging
Messaging - 29 m essaging this chapter shows you how to set up and use the phone messages, social messages and social events functions of your smartphone. All sms and mms messages are accessed via messaging. Messaging automatically arranges received and sent messages into threads. To access messagin...
Page 30: Replying to A Message
30 - messaging 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 31: Multimedia Messages
Messaging - 31 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 32: Button and Tap Send.
32 - messaging 3. Tap the message to view the content. 4. To reply to the message, enter your text in the text box labeled type message and tap the send icon. Simple text replies will be sent as sms messages. If you wish to attach a file, tap . You will be presented with a menu of options. 5. When y...
Page 33: Oing
Going online - 33 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 application menu and tap the chrome or browser icon. To open a new website, tap the address b...
Page 34: Setting Up Email
34 - going online to navigate forward and backward in your browser’s history, view your bookmarks, and open multiple pages, tap or slide the screen to display the navigation options at the bottom of the screen. To open multiple pages tap to display all of your open tabs (tap again to close). Tap a t...
Page 35: Setting Up Your Google Email
Going online - 35 setting up your google email 1. Make sure your smartphone is connected to a data or wi-fi connection. 2. From the application menu tap gmail. If you did not enter your gmail account address and password when you first started your phone, follow the onscreen instructions. Composing ...
Page 36: Play Store
36 - going online play store tap play store from the application menu to open 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 br...
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Going online - 37 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 application menu. Certain apps provide both an app and widget, o...
Page 38: Note
38 - going online hangouts services. Tap on a contact to open a chat session. After you have connected, you can open a video chat session. Maps, navigation, places and latitude get easy-to-follow directions using google maps, view real-time traffic condition and navigate by using spoken, turn-by-tur...
Page 39: Cer
Acercloud setup - 39 a cer c loud setup acercloud is a personal cloud service that allows you to access your files over the internet, and make sure your most important files are always up to date. With your personal cloud all your devices (pc, tablet, phone) with acercloud installed can access files...
Page 40: Install Acercloud
40 - acercloud setup www.Cloud.Acer.Com/ops/downloads) and select acercloud installer in the windows part. After download, double-click on the installer and follow the instructions to install acercloud. Install acercloud double-click on the acercloud icon, then double-click on acercloudsetup. Follow...
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Acercloud setup - 41 create an acercloud id if you do not have an acercloud id, you first need to sign up for an acercloud account, which you can do from your smartphone. Open the application menu, tap acercloud, then tap create an acer id, and enter the requested information after entering the info...
Page 42: Acercloud Options
42 - acercloud setup acercloud options when you install acercloud, you have several options. Select the options that are useful on your pc and click next to complete the setup: picstream - take holiday snapshots on your smartphone and share them with other smart devices. Photos will be backed up per...
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Acercloud setup - 43 you can access and change these settings from the acercloud icon in the icon tray. Click on the acercloud icon, then select open acercloud to see the settings window..
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44 - using the camera u sing the c amera your smartphone features a digital camera mounted 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 application menu and tap camera. Camera/camcorder icons and indi...
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Using the camera - 45 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 with the shutter button. Tap the red stop recording button to stop filming. Time elapsed pause stop rec...
Page 46: Settings Menus
46 - using the camera tap the settings icon to open the settings menu. Settings menus general you may adjust the following: • turn gps info on or off: stores gps information in the image information. • exposure: over- or under-exposes the image. • color effect: applies a color effect to the image. •...
Page 47: Taking A Photo
Using the camera - 47 • white balance: compensate for different lighting environments. • image properties: adjust the sharpness and contrast. • anti-flicker: choose from off, 50 hz, or 60 hz. • restore defaults: restore the factory default settings. Camera you may adjust the following: • turn captur...
Page 48: Tshooting A Video
48 - using the camera 4. Tap the shutter button to take a picture. Tshooting 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 indicate that recording is in progress. Tap the icon agai...
Page 49: Dvanced
Advanced settings - 49 a dvanced settings putting your smartphone in airplane mode you can enter airplane mode (also known as flight mode) to turn off telephone and bluetooth functions and use your smartphone as a handheld device during a flight. Check with your airline to make sure this is permitte...
Page 50: Restarting Your Phone
50 - advanced settings 1. Press and hold the power button until you get the phone options menu. 2. Tap airplane mode to switch it on or off. Restarting your phone you can restart (reboot) your phone if you find apps are not responding. 1. Press and hold the power button until you get the phone optio...
Page 51: Adjusting Settings
Advanced settings - 51 adjusting settings activating or deactivating connections open the application menu and tap settings to manage your connection settings. If your phone is in airplane mode, the option to turn bluetooth on will be disabled. Please refer to putting your smartphone in airplane mod...
Page 52: The Bluetooth Button.
52 - advanced settings bluetooth connections for all bluetooth settings, open the application menu and tap settings > bluetooth. Here you can switch bluetooth on or off, set a device name and discoverability. Tap search for devices to scan for available devices. To connect to a device, tap the devic...
Page 53: Phone Network Settings
Advanced settings - 53 phone network settings in the application menu tap settings > more... > mobile networks to adjust your network settings. You can turn data connection on or off when roaming, choose a preferred network mode, specify a network operator and define access point names. Selecting a ...
Page 54: Phone Settings
54 - advanced settings phone settings many phone settings are automatically configured by your smartphone when you insert a sim card. The device will communicate with your provider and automatically obtain all necessary settings, such as network name, voice mail and text message center numbers. You ...
Page 55: Audio Profiles
Advanced settings - 55 audio profiles to adjust your phone’s sound settings, in the application menu tap settings > audio profiles. Choose from general, silent, meeting, or outdoor. Display to adjust your phone’s display settings, in the application menu tap settings > display. Setting the date and ...
Page 56: Connecting to A Pc
56 - advanced settings • set the alarm time. • 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 application menu and going to settings > language & ...
Page 57: Fm Radio
Advanced settings - 57 accounts, 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 se...
Page 58: Applications (Apps)
58 - advanced settings tap the back icon to turn the radio off. Applications (apps) closing an app to close an active app, in the application 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...
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Advanced settings - 59 smartphone is not locked. Press any key or tap the screen to see if the phone responds. If your phone is responding to screen input, then open settings from the application menu. Tap backup & reset > factory data reset > reset phone and then erase everything to format your pho...
Page 60: Ccessories
60 - 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 61: Inserting A Microsd Card
Accessories and tips - 61 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 62: Ppendix
62 - appendix 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 63: See Charging The Battery On
Appendix - 63 google play store why can’t i connect to the play store? 1. First check that you have a wi-fi or data connection and then try again. Some wi-fi "hotspots" require you to log in before accessing the internet. 2. If you still cannot connect, try adjusting your date/time settings. Open th...
Page 64: Other Sources of Help
64 - appendix 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 65: Arnings
Warnings and precautions - 65 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 66: Medical Devices
66 - warnings and precautions 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 67: Vehicles
Warnings and precautions - 67 • 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 68: Emergency Calls
68 - warnings and precautions 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 ...
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Warnings and precautions - 69 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 70: Specifications
70 - specifications performance • 1 ghz quad-core processor • system memory: • 512 mb ram (depending on model) • 4 gb (depending on model) • android operating system display • 4" tft lcd, capacitive touchscreen • 800 x 480 resolution multimedia formats supported: usb connector • micro usb connector ...
Page 71: Connectivity
- 71 connectivity • bluetooth 4.0 • ieee 802.11b/g/n • gsm 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 mhz • umts 900 / 2100 mhz • hspa+ / gprs / edge • gps * frequency depends on model. *camera • 2 mp rear camera • fixed focus expansion • microsd memory card slot (up to 32 gb) battery • 1300 mah lithium-ion battery di...
Page 72: Ser
72 - 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...
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End user license agreement - 73 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 that enable the use of the acer live update service, w...
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74 - end user license agreement interruption, for personal injury, for loss of privacy, for failure to meet any duty including of good faith or of reasonable care, for negligence, and for any other pecuniary or other loss whatsoever) arising out of or in any way related to the use of or inability to...
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End user license agreement - 75 with any other party's use and enjoyment of the third party services, or the services and products of acer's licensors' or suppliers' third party licensors. Your use of the third party software and third party services is also subject to additional terms and condition...