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Acer Liquid Z520 Duo User Manual

Summary of Liquid Z520 Duo

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  • Page 2: Important

    2 - © 2015 all rights reserved acer liquid z520 duo user’s manual model: z520 this revision: february 2015 acer liquid z520 duo 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 inserting a microsd card ....................... 62 managing your sim cards 63 sim management..................................... 63 appendix 66 faq and troubleshooting ....................... 66 other sources of help............................. 68 warnings and precautions 69...

  • 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. 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. Your new smartphone has multiple sim card holders; install any combination of sim cards. Additionally, you may wish to increase your smartphone’s storage b...

  • Page 8: Microsd Card

    8 - setting up 3. Insert the sim or microsd card as shown. 4. Align the gold-colored connectors on the battery with the connectors at the top of the battery compartment and insert the battery. Microsd card sim 1 sim 2 (optional*) *note: your smartphone may be equipped with one or two sim slots depen...

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    Setting up - 9 5. 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..

  • 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 (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 navigating through menus and options to navigate through menus and options, there are three buttons beneath the screen. 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 th...

  • 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: Swype

    14 - using your smartphone swype swype is a fast wat to enter text. It allows you to type with one continuous motion across the screen keyboard; you create a word by drawing through the letters. Put your finger on the first letter of the word and draw a path from letter to letter, lifting up only af...

  • Page 15: Predictive Text

    Using your smartphone - 15 text assistance the swype keyboard has various features that assist you to enter correct text. In the application menu, tap settings > language & input and then tap the settings button to the right of swype. You can also tap and hold the swype key. Predictive text google k...

  • Page 16: Search

    16 - using your smartphone at the bottom of the screen is the application dock which displays default apps. Tap an icon to open the app. Tap the application menu icon in the middle of the application dock to view your apps. To change apps, see changing application dock icons on page 18 . Search to s...

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    Using your smartphone - 17 adding and removing shortcuts and widgets to add shortcuts or widgets, tap the application menu. Then tap apps to see a list of shortcuts to apps you can drag to a home screen. Tap widgets to see small apps and links (such as custom shortcuts, contacts or bookmarks) that y...

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    18 - using your smartphone 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 19: The Application (Apps) Menu

    Using your smartphone - 19 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 wid...

  • Page 20: Notification and Status Area

    20 - using your smartphone notification and status area notification and status icons are shown at the top of the screen. The top-right area displays a variety of status information, such as wi-fi connectivity, signal strength, battery status, and time. The top-left area displays event icons, such a...

  • Page 21: Multitasking

    Using your smartphone - 21 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 extend battery life, ...

  • Page 22: Anaging

    22 - 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 people app from the application menu or tap all contacts from the dialer to view your contacts. If y...

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    Managing contacts - 23 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. • add any personal notes about the contact. • phonetic name • link a website to assign an image to your contact, tap the silhouette and select...

  • Page 24: Aking

    24 - 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 smartphone is connected to the network before you make a call. You can confirm the smartphone status from the notification ar...

  • Page 25: Making A Call

    Making calls - 25 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 26: Viewing Missed Calls

    26 - making calls tap the phone icon to redial. To view call details and other options, tap the number or contact’s name. 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 ...

  • Page 27: Direct Dial Widget

    Making calls - 27 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 ...

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    28 - making calls 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 29: Icon

    Making calls - 29 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 30: Nternet

    30 - internet calling 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 then internet call . Enable internet calling by tapping...

  • Page 31: Note

    Internet calling - 31 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 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 application menu and tap mes...

  • Page 33: Replying to A Message

    Messaging - 33 tap to add contacts from your contacts list (people), or tap the type name or number field to enter the recipient’s phone number or name directly. Suggested contacts will be displayed in a drop-down list below the text field. To select a suggested contact, tap the contact’s name. Ente...

  • 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 ...

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    Messaging - 35 4. To reply to the message, enter your 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 a file, tap . You will be presented with a menu of options. 5. When you have finished composing the mess...

  • Page 36: Oing

    36 - going online 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 chrome. To open a new website, tap the address box at the top of the...

  • Page 37: Setting Up Email

    Going online - 37 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 email to start setting up your email account. If necessary, enter your email address and tap manual setup to enter the parameters manually. T...

  • Page 38: Setting Up Your Google Email

    38 - going online 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 smartphone, follow the onscreen instructions. Compo...

  • Page 39: Play Store

    Going online - 39 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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    40 - going online 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 41: Google Hangouts

    Going online - 41 google hangouts tap hangouts from the application menu to open google hangouts. Here you can see a list of your contacts connected to google hangouts services. Tap on a contact to open a chat session. After you have connected, you can open a video chat session. Maps, navigation, pl...

  • Page 42: Sing

    42 - using the camera u sing the c amera 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/camcorder icon...

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    Using the camera - 43 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 44: Mode Selector

    44 - using the camera 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. Normal hdr panorama multi...

  • Page 45: Scene Mode Night

    Using the camera - 45 color effect: applies a color effect to the image. 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, an...

  • Page 46: Settings Menus

    46 - using the camera 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 47: Taking A Photo

    Using the camera - 47 video you may adjust the following: • turn video stabilizer on or off. • set the video resolution. • set the audio mode to mute mode or normal mode. Other you may adjust the following: • turn gps location info on or off: stores gps information in the image information. • set th...

  • Page 48: Geotagging

    48 - using the camera 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. Geotagging geotagging allows you to store the locati...

  • Page 49: Dvanced

    Advanced settings - 49 a dvanced settings putting your smartphone in airplane mode you can enable airplane mode (also known as flight mode) to turn off cellular, wi-fi and bluetooth functions and use your smartphone as a handheld device during a flight. Check with your airline to make sure this is p...

  • Page 50: Restarting Your Smartphone

    50 - advanced settings 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 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 smartphone is in airplane mode, the option to turn bluetooth on will be disabled. Please refer to putting your smartphone in airplan...

  • Page 52: The Bluetooth Button.

    52 - advanced settings 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 53: Set Up Wi-Fi Hotspot.

    Advanced settings - 53 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 54: Data Usage.

    54 - advanced settings tap select automatically to connect to the available network with the strongest signal. This may lead to your smartphone 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 ...

  • Page 55: Volumes.

    Advanced settings - 55 adjusting the volume adjust the volume of your smartphone using the volume button on the side of the smartphone. Alternatively, you can set the music, video, games & other media; ringtone; notifications; and alarms volume by opening the application menu and tapping settings > ...

  • Page 56: Setting The Date and Time

    56 - advanced settings 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 57: Connecting to A Pc

    Advanced settings - 57 changing language and text options set your location and language input preferences by opening the application menu and going to settings > language & input. Connecting to a pc if you wish to transfer information between your device and your computer (either the microsd card i...

  • Page 58: Note

    58 - advanced settings 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 59: Fm Radio

    Advanced settings - 59 fm radio the fm radio allows you to listen to your favorite stations while on the move. Headphones must be inserted to the 3.5 mm jack as the cable functions as an antenna. You can access the radio by tapping fm radio from the application menu. Tap the back icon to turn the ra...

  • Page 60: Uninstalling An App

    60 - advanced settings uninstalling an app you can remove programs installed on your smartphone to free up extra storage memory. 1. In the application menu tap settings > apps. 2. Swipe over to the downloaded tab. 3. Find the app in the list and tap on it. 4. Tap the uninstall button and then tap ok...

  • Page 61: Ccessories

    Accessories and tips - 61 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 62: Inserting A Microsd Card

    62 - accessories and tips 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 63: Anaging

    Managing your sim cards - 63 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...

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    64 - managing your sim cards 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 65: When A Sim Is:

    Managing your sim cards - 65 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 66: Ppendix

    66 - 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 67: See Charging The Battery On

    Appendix - 67 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 68: Other Sources of Help

    68 - 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 69: Arnings

    Warnings and precautions - 69 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 70: Medical Devices

    70 - 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 71: Vehicles

    Warnings and precautions - 71 • always keep the device more than 15.3 cm (6") from the pacemaker. • 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 wit...

  • Page 72: Emergency Calls

    72 - warnings and precautions observe restrictions on the use of radio equipment in fuel depots, 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 belo...

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    Warnings and precautions - 73 smartphone or other small electronic device. 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 smart...

  • Page 74: Specifications

    74 - specifications performance • 1.3 ghz quad-core processor • system memory: • 1 gb / 2 gb ram (depending on model) • 8 gb / 16 gb (depending on model) • android operating system display • 5" tft lcd, capacitive touchscreen • 480 x 854 resolution multimedia formats supported: usb connector • micro...

  • Page 75: Connectivity

    - 75 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 76: Ser

    76 - 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 - 77 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 ...

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    78 - 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...

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    End user license agreement - 79 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 studio sound ™ for dts patents, see http://patents.Dts.Com. Manufactur...