Acer A501 User Manual

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Editing text
You can select and edit text in certain applications, such as text you have
entered in a text field. Selected text can be cut or copied and later pasted
within the same application, or to a different application.
Note: Certain applications may not support text selection, or only support it
in certain areas. Other applications may offer specialized commands to
select text.
Selecting text
To select text that you want to cut, copy, delete or replace:
1. Tap the text you want to select. If you can select this text, a cursor is inserted
below the text.
Note: The cursor indicates where text you type or paste will be inserted.
2. Tap and hold the text or word you want to select.
The selected text is highlighted, with a tab
at each end of the selection.
3. Drag either tab to expand or reduce the amount of selected text, or tap
Select all.
4. To cut or copy the text, tap the Cu
t or Copy button.
Inserting text
To type new text or add text that you have copied:
Function Description
Languages and
settings
Set the languages that will be available.
If you have selected more than one language, tap
the globe in the text prediction bar to cycle
through the languages. Tap and hold the globe
to see a list of selected languages.
Preferences Change your text input preferences.

Acer A501 Specifications

General

RAM	1 GB
Expandable Storage	microSD up to 32 GB
Operating System	Android 3.0 (Honeycomb), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Rear Camera	5 MP
Front Camera	2 MP
Battery	3260 mAh
Dimensions	260 x 177 x 13.3 mm (10.24 x 6.97 x 0.52 in)
Display	10.1 inches, 1280 x 800 pixels
Processor	NVIDIA Tegra 2, Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
Storage	16/32 GB
Connectivity	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 2.1

Summary

Using your tablet

Charging your tablet

Provides instructions on charging the tablet and notes on heat during the process.

The Home screen

Introduces the Home screen, its purpose, widgets, and shortcuts for quick access.

The application menu

Status and notification area

Describes the status and notification icons displayed in the bottom-right corner of the screen.

Status and notification icons

Details connection and battery status icons, explaining their meanings and indicators.

Editing text

Selecting text

Details the process of selecting text using tap, hold, and drag gestures for editing.

Inserting text

Explains how to type new text or paste copied text into fields and applications.

Connecting devices to your tablet

Connecting a USB device to your tablet

Explains connecting USB devices like keyboards or storage via the Host USB port.

Connecting to a television with HDMI

Guides on connecting the tablet to a TV or monitor using an HDMI micro (Type D) cable.

Connecting to a PC as a USB storage device

Details how to connect the tablet to a PC for data transfer via USB.

Connecting a Bluetooth device

Explains how to connect Bluetooth devices, specifically A2DP stereo headsets.

Using the AT&T Mobile Broadband Network

How to Connect to the AT&T Mobile Broadband Network

Guides on activating and connecting to the AT&T network, including data plans.

Going online

Managing Wi-Fi connections

Guides on connecting to and managing Wi-Fi networks, including turning Wi-Fi on.

Voice Search

Explains how to use voice commands for various actions like sending emails and searching the internet.

Setting up the Email application

Browsing the Internet

Explains how to use the browser to access websites and view history, bookmarks, and visited sites.

Setting up Gmail (Google mail)

Online applications

Introduces preinstalled applications requiring internet access, such as Acer Sync, Maps, and YouTube.

Android Market

Playing music and video

Multimedia playback

Explains how to play music, shuffle tracks, and manage the music library.

Managing contacts

Adding a new contact

Editing a contact

Using the camera

Camera icons and indicators

Taking a photo

Provides steps for taking photos, including flash, white balance, scene mode, and saving.

Shooting a video

Guides on recording videos, including flash, quality, time lapse, and stopping.

Reading an eBook or pdf

Reading eBooks on your tablet

Provides guidance on displaying ePub and PDF books, including DRM compatibility.

Advanced settings

Sound

Screen

Synchronization

System Updates and Reset

Updating your tablet's operating system

Guides on checking for and installing system updates for new features and fixes.

Resetting your tablet

Explains how to perform a reset if the tablet becomes unresponsive, including a clean boot.

FAQ and troubleshooting

Installing a SIM card

Troubleshooting

Specifications

Performance

Lists processor, memory, and operating system details for the tablet.

Camera

Display

Specifies screen size, resolution, and color support for the tablet display.

Battery

Multimedia