Acer A501 User Manual

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Tap on an entry (such as an email address) to open the application linked to
that type of entry. For example, tap an email address to open the Gmail
application.
To add or change information, tap the pencil icon.
Tap Do
ne to save changes, or Cancel to discard them.
Starred contacts
You may quickly access your favorite contacts by adding a star . First open the
contact, then tap the star next to the contact’s name. Tap All contacts and
select Starred to see only your favorite contacts.
Editing a contact on your computer
If you have synchronized your Google account and contacts, you can use your
computer to access and edit your contact list. Open the Internet browser on
your computer and go to contacts.google.com. Sign in to your account then
select and edit contacts from the list; the next time your tablet synchronizes
with your computer, these changes will also be made to your tablet’s contact
list.
Warning: Back up your contacts before making any changes. Tap the
Menu button and select Import/Export. You may then Export your
contact list to your tablet’s internal memory, or other options
depending on installed applications.

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