Summary of Liquid Z3
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2 © 2013 all rights reserved acer liquid z3 user’s manual model: z130 this revision: 7/2013 acer liquid z3 smartphone model number: _______________________________________________ serial number: _______________________________________________ date of purchase: _______________________________________...
Page 3: Table of Contents
3 table of contents table of contents - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3 setting up- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5 unpacking your smartphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
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4 geotagging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 advanced settings - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 36 changing modes with quickmode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
Page 5: Setting Up
5 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 z3 smartphone • battery • quick guide • usb cable • ac ad...
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6 led indicators installing or removing the battery your smartphone uses a replaceable battery to provide power. It is packed separately from your smartphone and needs to be inserted and charged before you can use the smartphone. Installing the battery insert your fingernail into the micro usb port ...
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7 align the tabs on the cover into the slots on the phone. Gently press the cover until it snaps 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 sm...
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8 additionally, you may wish to increase your smartphone’s storage by inserting a microsd card into the slot provided. Sim microsd card 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" on page 7. 3. Insert...
Page 9: Using Your Smartphone
9 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. Si...
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10 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 wake your smartphone. Unlock your smartphone by sliding your finger across the screen (it works b...
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11 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...
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12 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 path from letter to letter, lifting up only after the last letter. Swype w...
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13 predictive text both swype and android keyboard 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 afte...
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14 then tap the menu icon > settings > phone search. Select the applications you want search to search. 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 28. Voice search if voice search is availab...
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15 adding and removing shortcuts and widgets to add shortcuts or widgets, tap the application menu icon in the bottom-center of the home screen. Tap apps to see a list of shortcuts to applications you can drag to a home screen. Tap widgets to see small applications and links (such as custom shortcut...
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16 to delete an application shortcut from a folder, tap on the folder icon to display the applications 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...
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17 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 area dow...
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18 battery icons notification icons note: notification icons appear in different colors if you have two sims inserted. Icon description icon description battery is very low battery is partially drained battery is low battery is full battery is charging icon description icon description alarm is set ...
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19 multitasking you can have multiple applications open at the same time. Tap the recent button to see recently opened applications. To open a new application, tap the home button to return to the home screen, then start the new application. To prolong battery life, it is better to close an applicat...
Page 20: Managing Contacts
20 managing contacts managing your contacts your smartphone features an address book that allows you to save contacts to your phone’s internal memory, your sim card, or your google account. Open the people application from the application menu or tap the favorites and all contacts tab in phone to vi...
Page 21: Making Calls
21 making 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 notification icon ...
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22 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 box is the num...
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23 to, the call duration and voice call options. You can minimize the call window to appear as a small movable box 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, tap , and then tap the...
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24 voice call options • add call: add a second call. • start recording: record the conversation. Saving a dialed number to contacts you can save a number you have dialed to your contacts for future use. 1. Hide select the number from the call log tab, and tap add to contacts . 2. Tap create new cont...
Page 25: Messaging
25 messaging 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 messaging tap messagi...
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26 tap messaging on the home screen to view the message list or open the notification area to see a summary of the message. Tap the summary to open the message list. To reply to an sms or mms message, open the message from the message list. Enter your text in the text box labeled type text message. ...
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27 2. Tap the message to view the content. 3. Tap download to download the message content. 4. To reply to the message, enteryour text in the text box labeled type text message and tap the send icon. Simple text replies will be sent as sms messages. If you wish to attach multimedia and/or other cont...
Page 28: Going Online
28 going 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, tap the chrome icon on the home screen, or open the application menu and tap chrome. To open a new website, tap the ad...
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29 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 an email 1. Mak...
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30 you can browse the store by category or tap the search icon to search for a specific application. Once you have selected an application, tap the install button to download and install the application. You will be told which services (contact information, wireless access, gps, etc.) the applicatio...
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31 certain applications provide both an app and widget, or only provide a widget (with no application icon). See "personalizing the home screen" on page 14. Uninstalling downloaded applications once you’ve downloaded and installed an application, you may uninstall the application from the applicatio...
Page 32: Using The Camera
32 using the camera 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, tap camera on the home screen, or open the applications menu and tap camera. Camera icons and ...
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33 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. • scene mode: adjust photo parameters for a particular environment. •...
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34 • set the video quality. Taking a photo 1. Ensure you have adjusted the settings described above. 2. Frame your subject and steady your smartphone. 3. Zoom in or out as needed. 4. Tap to take a picture. Taking a panoramic photo panoramic mode allows you to take a series of up to nine photos that ...
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35 video thumbnail. Alternatively, open the applications menu and tap gallery. From gallery you can share the file directly using various services. Note: share options vary depending on the file type. You may also edit photos you have taken by tapping the icon in the lower left- hand corner. Geotagg...
Page 36: Advanced Settings
36 advanced settings changing modes with quickmode your smartphone contains an app called quickmode that makes adjusting the user experience for different people very easy. From the home screen, tap quickmode. The first time you enter quickmode, you’ll need to enter a pin. Note: the default pin is "...
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37 mode switcher. To revert back to the phone’s default mode, tap default mode; otherwise, choose another mode to use. Putting your smartphone in airplane mode you can enter airplane mode (also known as flight mode) to turn off telephone, wireless, and bluetooth functions and use your smartphone as ...
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38 adjusting settings this section will show you how to adjust detailed settings for your phone, data, wi-fi and bluetooth connections. Activating or deactivating connections open the application menu and tap settings to manage your connection settings. Important: if your phone is in airplane mode, ...
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39 internet sharing tethering via usb if you wish to share your mobile internet connection with a computer, you can connect your phone 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 client connector into an available ...
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40 note: contact your service provider should you have any problems obtaining voice mail and the text message service center numbers. Data usage control settings data usage controls let you monitor total usage by network type and application and then set limits if needed. To access the data usage se...
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41 display to adjust your phone’s display settings, in the application menu tap settings > display. Connecting to a pc if you wish to transfer information between the microsd card in your phone and your computer, you can connect your phone to a pc using the supplied usb cable. Plug the usb sync cabl...
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42 synchronization you can sync your calendar, email and contacts on your phone and never worry about losing them again. Sync in real time or adjust it as you please. In the application menu, tap settings. Under accounts, tap the appropriate accountand again under accounts tap that account’s email a...
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43 setting the date and time to set the date and time, open the application menu and tap settings > date & time. Tip: if you travel frequently or live in an area that uses daylight saving time, activate automatic date & time from this menu. This will enable your smartphone to set the date and time b...
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44 note: before performing a clean boot, ensure that your smartphone is not locked. Press any key or tap the screen to see if the phone responds. Warning! You should only perform a clean boot when all other options have failed to restore your smartphone to an operational state. Warning! This will er...
Page 45: Accessories and Tips
45 accessories 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 making calls. To use the he...
Page 46: Appendix
46 appendix 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 answer audio why is there no sound coming from the device? If the headset is plugged into the d...
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47 other sources of help warnings 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 product ...
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48 caution when listening to music to protect your hearing, follow these instructions. • increase the volume gradually until you can hear clearly and comfortably. • do not increase the volume level after your ears have adjusted. • do not listen to music at high volumes for extended periods. • do not...
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49 vehicles rf signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded electronic systems in motor vehicles such as electronic fuel injection systems, electronic anti-skid (anti-lock) braking systems, electronic speed control systems, and air bag systems. For more information, check with th...
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50 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 or when temperatures are be...
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51 specifications performance • mt6572m 1.0 ghz dual-core processor • system memory: • 512 mb of ram • 4 gb of rom • android operating system display • 3.5" hvga lcd, capacitive touchscreen • 320 x 480 resolution multimedia formats supported: usb connector • micro usb connector • usb client • dc pow...
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52 battery • rechargeable high density 1500 mah lithium-ion polymer battery (replaceable) note: length of battery operation will depend on power consumption which is based on system resource use. For example, constantly using the backlight or using power-demanding applications will shorten battery l...
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53 safety battery information do not use this product in a humid, wet and/or corrosive environment. Do not put, store or leave your product in or near a heat source, in a high temperature location, in strong direct sunlight, in a microwave oven or in a pressurized container, and do not expose it to ...
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54 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 used batteries. Disposal and recycling information do not throw this electronic device into the trash when discarding. To...
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55 wireless operation channels for different domains list of national codes this equipment may be operated in the following countries: certificate information (sar) this device meets the eu requirements (1999/519/ec) on the limitation of exposure of the general public to electromagnetic fields by wa...
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56 the unit of measurement for the european council's recommended limit for mobile telephones is the "specific absorption rate" (sar). This sar limit is 2.0 w/kg, averaged over 10 g of body tissue. It meets the requirements of the international commission on non-ionizing radiation protection (icnirp...
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57 certification logos to view the certification logos on your device: tap settings > about phone > legal information > certification logo..
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58 battery warning attenzione! Rischio di esplosione della batteria se sostituita in modo errato. Sostituire la batteria con un una di tipo uguale o equivalente con- sigliata dalla fabbrica. Non disperdere le batterie nell’ambiente. Vorsicht! Explosionsgefahr bei unsachgemäßen austausch der bat- ter...
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59 acer incorporated date: july 12, 2013 declaration of conformity we, acer incorporated, of 8f., no. 88, sec. 1, xintai 5th rd., xizhi dist, new taipei city, 22181, taiwan declare under sole responsibility that the product: model: z130 description: smart handheld to which this declaration relates, ...
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60 authorized person: name: harriot sl lee for the addresses/telephone numbers of acer service centers, please refer to the warranty card..
Page 61: End User License Agreement
61 end user license 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 sup...
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62 services. Also, there is no warranty or condition of title, quiet enjoyment, quiet possession, correspondence to description or non-infringement with regard to the software. Exclusion of incidental, consequential and certain other damages to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, in no e...