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Acer Liquid Z500 User Manual

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  • Page 2: Important

    2 - © 2014 all rights reserved acer liquid z500 duo user’s manual model: z500 this revision: september 2014 acer liquid z500 duo smartphone model number: _______________________________________________ serial number: _______________________________________________ date of purchase: _________________...

  • Page 3: A B L E

    Table of contents - 3 t a b l e o f c o n t e n t s setting up 5 unpacking your smartphone.................... 5 getting to know your smartphone............ 5 views .......................................................... 5 charging the battery ................................... 7 installing a si...

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    4 - table of contents inserting a microsd card ....................... 61 managing your sim cards 62 sim management..................................... 62 appendix 65 faq and troubleshooting ....................... 65 other sources of help............................. 67 warnings and precautions 68...

  • Page 5: E T T I N G

    Setting up - 5 s e t t i n g u p 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 cabl...

  • Page 6: No.

    6 - setting up no. Item description 1 3.5 mm headphone jack connects to stereo headphones. 2 power button press to turn the screen on/off or enter sleep mode; press and hold to turn the smartphone on or off. 3 light and proximity sensors detect ambient light and proximity to automatically adjust scr...

  • Page 7: Charging The Battery

    Setting up - 7 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. Installing a sim or microsd card to take full advantage of your smart...

  • Page 8: Note

    8 - setting up 2. Insert your fingernail into the cutout between the cover and the phone. Unclip the cover and lift off the cover. 3. Insert the sim or microsd card as shown. Note ensure that the microsd card is inserted all the way into the card slot. Microsd card sim 1 sim 2.

  • Page 9: Sim Card Lock

    Setting up - 9 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 10: S I N G

    10 - using your smartphone u s i n g y o u r s m a r t p h o n e 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 on...

  • 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 (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 12: Using The Touchscreen

    12 - using your smartphone 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. Acer float apps displ...

  • Page 13: Onscreen Keyboards

    Using your smartphone - 13 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 14: Predictive Text

    14 - 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 15: See Going Online On

    Using your smartphone - 15 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 16

    16 - using your smartphone 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...

  • Page 17

    Using your smartphone - 17 resizing widgets some widgets can be resized. To resize a widget that is already on the home screen, tap and hold the widget. Once the remove icon appears, release the widget. If the widget is resizable, you will be able to drag the sides of the widget to resize it. Adding...

  • Page 18: The

    18 - using your smartphone to remove an icon from the dock, tap and hold the icon to select it. Either drag the icon to a different location outside the dock or to remove at the top of the screen. Changing the wallpaper in the application menu, tap settings > display > wallpaper. Choose from images ...

  • Page 19: Multitasking

    Using your smartphone - 19 connectivity, signal strength, battery status, and time. The top-left area displays event icons, such as a new message. Drag the notification area down the screen to view more information about new events and access quick settings. Multitasking you can have multiple apps o...

  • Page 20: Note

    20 - using your smartphone button to quickly navigate back and forth between previously-opened apps. Note to extend battery life, it is better to close an app when you’ve finished using it. Do this by either pressing the back key until it closes or the menu button and selecting exit (if available)..

  • Page 21: A N A G I N G

    Managing contacts - 21 m a n a g i n g c o n t a c t s 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 c...

  • Page 22

    22 - 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 23: A K I N G

    Making calls - 23 m a k i n g c a l l s 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 is connected to the network before you make a call. You can confirm the phone status from the notification area...

  • Page 24: Making A Call

    24 - 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 h...

  • Page 25: Viewing Missed Calls

    Making calls - 25 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 26: Direct Dial Widget

    26 - making calls 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 application menu, then tap the widgets tab. Tap and hold direct dial and you will be able to place the widget ...

  • Page 27

    Making calls - 27 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 screen. To decline the call with a text message, tap the icon and select a message. Ending ...

  • Page 28: Icon

    28 - making calls voice call options (call screen minimized) icon description close float caller and maximize the call screen. Access the keypad while a call is in progress. End the call. Speakerphone. Mute a call. Saving a dialed number to contacts you can save a number you have dialed to your cont...

  • Page 29: N T E R N E T

    Internet calling - 29 i n t e r n e t c a l l i n g 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 then internet call . Enable internet callin...

  • Page 30: Note

    30 - 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 31: E S S A G I N G

    Messaging - 31 m e s s a g i n g 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 m...

  • Page 32: Replying to A Message

    32 - messaging list below the text field. To select a suggested contact, tap the contact’s name. 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....

  • Page 33: Multimedia Messages

    Messaging - 33 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 34

    34 - messaging sent as sms messages. If you wish to attach a file, tap . You will be presented with a menu of options. 5. When you have finished composing the message, tap send..

  • Page 35: O I N G

    Going online - 35 g o i n g o n l i n e 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 chrome. To open a new website, tap the address box at the to...

  • Page 36: Setting Up Email

    36 - going online tap new tab. The number in the icon represents the number of open tabs. To close a tab, simply swipe it off the screen to the left or right. Setting up email your smartphone enables you to access your email. Most popular isps can be set up in two steps. In the application menu tap ...

  • Page 37: Voice Search

    Going online - 37 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. Make sure your smartphone is connected to a data or wi-fi connection. 2. From the application menu tap gmail. 3. Tap . 4. Enter th...

  • Page 38: Play Store

    38 - 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...

  • Page 39: Page 15

    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 application menu. Certain apps provide both an app and widget, o...

  • Page 40: Note

    40 - 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 41: S I N G

    Using the camera - 41 u s i n g t h e c a m e r a your smartphone features a digital camera mounted on the front and 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/camco...

  • Page 42

    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 with the shutter button. Tap the stop recording button to stop filming. Flash last picture / shutter bu...

  • 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: Scene Mode

    44 - using the camera camcorder the camcorder’s scene mode changes depending on the record mode setting (see table below). White balance compensate for different lighting environments. Image properties adjust the brightness, contrast, saturation, and sharpness. Self-timer set the delay before the sh...

  • Page 45: Settings Menus

    Using the camera - 45 settings menus tap the settings icon to open the settings menu. Photo you may adjust the following: • set the resolution value and aspect ratio. • set the iso value. • set the favorite shot: assign a mode to the "favorite shot" button. • turn continuous shutter on or off: tap a...

  • Page 46: Taking A Photo

    46 - using the camera video you may adjust the following: • turn video stabilizer on or off. • set the video resolution. • turn audio on or off. Other you may adjust the following: • turn gps location info on or off: stores gps information in the image information. • set the storage location for the...

  • Page 47: Geotagging

    Using the camera - 47 tapping the thumbnail in the corner of the image screen. Alternatively, open the application menu and tap gallery. From gallery you can share the file directly using various services. Services vary depending on the file type. You may also edit individual photos you have taken b...

  • Page 48: D V A N C E D

    48 - advanced settings a d v a n c e d s e t t i n g s putting your smartphone in airplane mode you can enable 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 th...

  • Page 49: Restarting Your Phone

    Advanced settings - 49 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 50: Adjusting Settings

    50 - advanced settings 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 51: The Bluetooth Button.

    Advanced settings - 51 adjusting bluetooth settings you can use bluetooth to exchange information between your smartphone and other mobile devices. Bluetooth connections for all bluetooth settings, open the application menu and tap settings > bluetooth. Here you can switch bluetooth on or off, set a...

  • Page 52: Set Up Wi-Fi Hotspot.

    52 - advanced settings wi-fi hotspot you can turn your smartphone into a portable wi-fi hotspot to share your mobile internet connection with up to 8 clients. 1. Push the menu button and then tap settings > more... > tethering & portable hotspot. Turn wi-fi hotspot on.Tap wi-fi hotspot > set up wi-f...

  • Page 53: Data Usage.

    Advanced settings - 53 tap select automatically to connect to the available network with the strongest signal. This may lead to your phone jumping between networks when you move around. Data usage control settings data usage controls let you monitor total usage by network type and app and then set l...

  • Page 54: Audio Profiles

    54 - advanced settings adjusting the volume adjust the volume of your phone using the volume button on the side of the phone. Alternatively, you can set the music, video, games & other media; ringtone; notifications; and alarms volume by opening the application menu and tapping settings > sound > vo...

  • Page 55: Setting The Date and Time

    Advanced settings - 55 setting the date and time to set the date and time, open the application menu and tap settings > date & time. If you travel frequently or live in an area that uses daylight saving time, activate automatic date & time > use network-provided time from this menu. This will enable...

  • Page 56: Connecting to A Pc

    56 - advanced settings connecting to a pc if you wish to transfer information between your device and your computer (either the microsd card in your device or the device’s internal memory), you can connect your device to a pc using the supplied usb cable. 1. Plug the usb sync cable into the micro us...

  • Page 57: Fm Radio

    Advanced settings - 57 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 synchronization for google services. In your google...

  • 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...

  • Page 59: Important

    Advanced settings - 59 restoring to factory settings you may perform a clean boot to restore your smartphone to the factory settings. 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. If your phone is responding t...

  • Page 60: C C E S S O R I E S

    60 - accessories and tips a c c e s s o r i e s a n d t i p s 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 handsfre...

  • 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: A N A G I N G

    62 - managing your sim cards m a n a g i n g y o u r s i m c a r d s if your phone 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 ...

  • Page 63

    Managing your sim cards - 63 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 64: When A Sim Is:

    64 - 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 65: P P E N D I X

    Appendix - 65 a p p e n d i x 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 headse...

  • Page 66: Page 7

    66 - 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 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 67: Other Sources of Help

    Appendix - 67 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 68: A R N I N G S

    68 - warnings and precautions w a r n i n g s a n d p r e c a u t i o n s • 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 o...

  • Page 69: Medical Devices

    Warnings and precautions - 69 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 70: Vehicles

    70 - 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 71: Emergency Calls

    Warnings and precautions - 71 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 72

    72 - 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 73: Specifications

    - 73 specifications performance • 1.3 ghz quad-core processor • system memory: • 1 gb or 2 gb ram (depending on model) • 4 gb or 16 gb (depending on model) • android operating system display • 5" tft lcd, capacitive touchscreen • 1280 x 720 resolution multimedia formats supported: usb connector • mi...

  • Page 74: Connectivity

    74 - connectivity • bluetooth 4.0 • ieee 802.11b/g/n • gsm 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 mhz • hspa/wcdma: eu 900 / 2100 mhz (or us 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 mhz) • hspa+ / gprs / edge • gps camera • 2 mp front camera • fixed focus • 8 mp rear camera • automatic focus expansion • microsd memory card slot (u...

  • Page 75: N D

    End user license agreement - 75 e n d u s e r l i c e n s e a g r e e m e n t 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 (whethe...

  • Page 76

    76 - end user license agreement 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...

  • Page 77

    End user license agreement - 77 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...

  • Page 78

    78 - end user license agreement 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...