Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product Liquid Z410 Acer
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User’s Manual.
2 - © 2014 All R ights Reser ved Acer Liquid Z410 User’s Manua l Model: Z41 0 This revision: December 20 14 Acer Liquid Z410 Smartp hone Model numbe r: __________ _________ __________ ___________ _.
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 batte ry .........
4 - Table of cont ents Restoring to factory settings .................. 69 Accessories and tips 70 Using the headset .................................. 70 Using a Bluetooth headset ..................... 70 Creating a new access p oint .... ...........
Setting up - 5 S ETTING UP Unp acking your smartphone Your new smartphone comes packed in a prote ctive box. Carefully unpack the box and remove the contents.
6 - Settin g 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.
Setting up - 7 Inserting the SIM cards and microSD card To take full advantage of your sma rtphone’s telephony ca pabilities, you must install a SIM card.
8 - Settin g up 3. Align the gold-colored connectors on the battery with the connectors at the top of the battery comp artment and insert the battery . 4. Replace the cover and push down until it clicks in place. SIM card lock Your smartphone may come with a SIM card lock, i.
Using your smartphone - 9 U SING YOUR SMARTPHONE T urning 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 th en be asked to configure some settings before you can use yo ur smartphone.
10 - Using your smartphone smartphone does not unintentionally use any services. Your smartphone will lock automatically if it is not used fo r one minute. W aking your smartphone If the screen is off and the smartphone does not react to any taps on the screen or front panel button, then it has been locked and is in sleep mode.
Using your sm artphone - 1 1 Menu Tap this button to see recently opened apps. Tap an app to open it. At the bottom of the Menu screen are Acer Float apps. Tap a Float app to open the app in its own window while keeping what you were doing visible. You can customize which apps appear.
12 - Using your smartphone 2. T ap Settings > Language & inpu t > Default . 3. T ap your preferred inpu t method(s) from the list (if only one method is selected, all options will be g rayed out). 4. Uncheck the method(s) you do not wish to use.
Using your sm artphone - 1 3 To change the input method, open the Notification area ( see Notification and status area on page 20 ) and tap Choose input method . T ext assistance The Swype keyboard has various f eatur es that assist you to enter correct text.
14 - Using your smartphone next to Google ke yboard > Input languages . The keyboard layout changes according to the sele cted language. After setting up more th an one language, the world button appears next to the space bar. Tap this button to quickly toggle between multiple input languages.
Using your sm artphone - 1 5 The Home screen The Home screen gives you quick access to informa tion and simple controls with widgets or shortcuts. These display info rmation such as the time and weather, or provide addi tional controls a nd direct access to apps and other frequently use d features of your smartpho ne.
16 - Using your smartphone Basic Mode This provides photo-based diali ng and messaging options that are ideally suited to younger and/or inexperienced smartp hone users. T urning Quick Mode on To turn Quick Mode on: 1. Open the Apps menu > Quick Mode .
Using your sm artphone - 1 7 In order to search or browse the Int ernet, you must be connected to a cellular data (if available) or wireless network. See Going online on page 33 . V oice search If voice search is available, tap the microphone and spe ak your search request.
18 - Using your smartphone Tap Widgets to see small apps and links (such as custom shortcuts, contacts or bookmarks) that you can add to a Home screen . Widge ts are small apps that display constantly-updat ed information or quick shortcuts to apps or special functions.
Using your sm artphone - 1 9 the name of the folder to rena me it. To delete an app shortcut from a folder, tap on the folder icon to display the apps inside and t hen tap and hold the ap p icon that you want to remove. Drag and drop th e icon on Remove that will appear at the top of the screen.
20 - Using your smartphone The Apps menu To access the Apps 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 a pps.When you are on the last page of apps, swipe to the left to see widgets available on your tablet, or tap Widgets at the top of the page.
Using your sm artphone - 2 1 Multit asking 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.
22 - Using your smartphone AcerRAPID The AcerRAPID button is located directly below the camera . Long press the AcerRAPID button to launch the camera app. While the camera app is open, press the AcerRAPID button t o take a picture. Short press the AcerRAPID button to launch the Google Play Music app.
Managing contact s - 23 M ANAGING CONTACTS Managing your cont act s Your smartphone features an addre ss book that allows you to save contacts to either the internal memory or onto your SIM card. Tap the Contacts app from the Apps menu or tap All contacts from the Dialer to view your contacts.
24 - Managing contacts • Phonetic name •I M • Notes •N i c k n a m e • Website • Internet call To assign an image to yo ur contact, tap the silhouette and select whether to Take photo or Choose photo from Gallery . When done, click Done at the t op of the screen.
Making calls - 25 M AKING CALLS This chapter shows you how to make phone calls, and the vario us options available to you during your call. Before making a call Check that the phone function is on before yo u make a call. You can confirm the phone status from the Notification area.
26 - Making calls Making a call 1. From the Home screen tap Phone to open the onscreen numb er pad. 2. Enter the number you wish to dial. 3. T ap to make the call. 4. T o end the call, tap . If the contact yo u need is displayed, simply ta p the contact name to make a call.
Making calls - 27 V iewing missed calls Missed call notifications are displayed in the followin g three areas: 1. The Notification area with the missed call icon. Open the Notification area and tap the missed call notif ication to display the missed call details.
28 - Making calls Direct dial widget You may add a direct dial widget for a co ntact on your Home screen . Open the Apps menu , then tap the Wi dgets tab.
Making calls - 29 V oice call options Icon Description Access the keypad wh ile a call is in progress. S peakerphone. Mute a call. Place the call on hold. Add a second call. Saving a dialed number to contact s You can save a number you have dialed to you r contacts for future use.
30 - Messaging M ESSAGING This chapter shows you how to set up and use the Phone messages , Social messages and Social events functions of your sma rtphone. All SMS and MMS messages are accessed via Messaging . Messaging automatically arranges received and sent messages into threads.
Messag ing - 31 Enter your message in the text box labeled Type text messag e . Tap the Menu button to see what options are availab le when creating a new message.
32 - Messaging Multimedia messages Multimedia messages are similar to text messages but also allow you to attach files such as pictures, audio or video clips.
Going online - 33 G OING ONLINE Browsing the internet In order to browse the internet with your smartphone, yo u must be connected to a data or wirele ss network. Using the browser To start browsing, open the Apps menu and tap the Chrome or Browser icon.
34 - Going online Setting up Email Your smartphone enables you to access your email. Most p opular ISPs can be set up in two steps. In the Apps 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.
Going online - 35 Composing an email 1. Make sure your smartphone is connected to a data or Wi-Fi connection. 2. From the Apps menu tap Gmail . 3. T ap . 4. Enter the recipient's email address, the subject and message. 5. When you are finished composing your messag e, tap .
36 - Going online movies, books, magazines, or music. Up dates may add new categories or change how to navi g ate Google Play at any time. You can browse the store by category or tap the search icon to search for a specific app. Once you have selected an app, tap the Install button to download and install the app .
Going online - 37 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 in stall ed an app, you may find it in the Apps or Widgets sections of the Apps menu .
38 - Going online connected, you can open a video chat session. Map s Get easy-to-follow directions using Google Maps, view real-time traffic condition and navigate by using spoken, turn-by-turn driving instructions. Also, view where your fr iends are, places of interest, an d local businesses.
Using the Camera - 39 U SING THE C AMERA Your smartphone features two digital cameras mounted on the front and on the rear. This section will take you through all the steps in taking photos and videos with your smartpho ne. To activate the camera, open the Apps men u and tap Camera .
40 - Using the Camera settings; however, you can still ta ke pictures. Tap the Pause button to temporarily stop recording and tap it again to restart recording.
Using the Camera - 41 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 pa rticular environment.
42 - Using the Camera Camcorder Record mode : Select from No rmal or Time lapse . White balance Compensate for different lighting environmen ts. Image properties Adjust the Sharpness, Hue, Saturation, Brigh tness, and Contrast. Timer Set the delay before the shutter is a ctivated.
Using the Camera - 43 Photo You may adjust the following: • Resolution : Set the picture resolut ion. • Set the ISO . • Set a mode as your Favorite Shot . • Continuous Shutter : Se t the maximum number of photos t aken in a single burst. • T urn T ouch to capture on or off: T akes the photo immediately when you tap the shutter button.
44 - Using the Camera • Switch between capture modes fo r front camera with voice commands: • Show picture in picture with voice command: Dual shot • Grid : T urn the composition grid on or of f. • Storage : Choose between Internal storage and SD card .
Using the Camera - 45 • T wo lines display on the screen: a fla shing white line and a solid blue line. As you move the came a, align the blue line to the unmoving white line. The camera app will process the images and save a single extended image to your smartphone’s gallery.
46 - Using the Camera Geot agging Geotagging allows you to sto re the location where a photo or videa was taken right in the photo or video itself. For the geotag to display, pictures must be taken with GPS location info turned on.
Using your sm artphone w ith AcerEXTEND - 47 U SING YOUR SMARTPHONE WITH A CER EXTEND PC system requirement s • PC or notebook with Windows 8 / 8.1 installed • USB 2.0 / 3.0 port • Memory: 1 GB and above • Graphics with Microsoft DirectX suppo rt Smartphone system requirement s • Android device with Android 4.
48 - Using your smartphone with AcerEX TEND 4. I n Settings > Developer options , USB debugging must be enabled. T ap the emp ty checkbox and tap OK to allow USB debugging. 5. Open the smartphone's MTP drive (internal storage or SD card) in My Computer and find AcerEXTENDInst aller .
Using your sm artphone w ith AcerEXTEND - 49 If you see the Windows secur ity popup window after do uble-clicking the installer, click More info and click Run anyway . The AcerEXTEND application software will begin uncompressing and installing onto your compute r.
50 - Using your smartphone with AcerEX TEND you can control all of your smart phone features. Click the button again to hide the toolbar. The toolbar functions are described below: Icon Function Icon .
Using your sm artphone w ith AcerEXTEND - 51 AcerEXTEND wireless connection There are four ways to establish a wireless connection between your smartphone and your computer: 1. Right-click the AcerEXTEND icon in your computer's system tray and select AcerEXTEND (Wireless) .
52 - Using your smartphone with AcerEX TEND will change to . Click the button to toggle the connection from USB cable to wireless. 4. Y ou may also use Sound T rigger . Sound T rigger must first be enabled on your smartphone. T ap the setup menu in the top right- hand corner of the AcerEXTEND p anel on your smartphon e.
Using your sm artphone w ith AcerEXTEND - 53 AcerEXTEND functions 1. Bidirectional control: Once an AcerEXTEND connection has been made, your smartphone's screen will be displayed on the computer .
54 - Using your smartphone with AcerEX TEND • Move the cursor to the location you want to place the text, lef t- click and hold, and click Paste . 5. Drag and drop: Drag and drop the file by selecting and dragging the file on your computer with your mouse to the smartphone screen on your desktop to transfer the file to your smartphone.
Using your sm artphone w ith AcerEXTEND - 55 AcerEXTEND F AQ Why can't I use my smartphone' s onscreen keyboard to enter text with AcerEXTEND? AcerEXTEND may have crashed or did not properly shut down, therefore, causing the AcerEXTEND software keyboard to remain as the default keyboard input method.
56 - Using your smartphone with AcerEX TEND Why do I constantly see th e AcerEXTEND ON/OFF warning window? You may be encountering this problem because the driver for th e smartphone's USB debugging inter face was not installed pro perly. Please connect your USB cable t o a USB 2.
Using your sm artphone w ith AcerEXTEND - 57 used by your smartphone is experiencing interference from other devices, or the Wi-Fi signal is weak. You can try to use your smartphone’s Hotspot feature and let your computer join the smartphone’s Hotspot network.
58 - Advanced setti ngs A DVANCED SETTINGS Putting your smartphone in Airplane mode You can enable Airplane mo de (also known as flight mode) to turn o ff telephone and Bluetooth functions and use your smartphone as a handheld device during a flight. Check wi th your airline to make su re this is permitted onboard.
Advanced settings - 59 1. Press and hold the power button until you get the smartphone options menu. 2. T ap Airplane mode to switch it ON or OFF . Rest arting your smartphone You can restart (reboot) your smartphone if you f ind apps are not responding.
60 - Advanced setti ngs Adjusting settings Activating or dea ctivating connections Open the Apps menu and tap Se ttings to manage your connection settings.
Advanced settings - 61 If your smartphone is in Airplane mode, the option to turn Blueto oth on will be disabled. Please refer to Putting your smartphone in Airplane mode on page 58 for instructions on turning Airplane mode on or off.
62 - Advanced setti ngs Internet sharing Tethering via USB If you wish to share your mobile internet connection with a comput er, you can connect your smartphone to a PC using the supplied USB cable. 1. Plug the USB sync cable into the micro USB connector o n your smartphone.
Advanced settings - 63 Selecting a network Your smartphone will automatica lly detect your ca rrier/network settings when you insert a new SIM card. However, you may prefer to manually select a network. This may be a good idea whe n roaming. 1. Open the Apps menu and t ap Settings > More .
64 - Advanced setti ngs From the Apps menu , tap Settings , then tap More... under WIRELESS & NETWORKS , then tap Call settings . Sound To adjust your smartphon e’s sound settings, in the Ap ps menu ta p Settings > Sound . Audio profiles To adjust your smartphon e’s sound settings, in the Ap ps menu ta p Settings > Audio profiles .
Advanced settings - 65 Display To adjust your smartphone’s display settings, in the Apps menu tap Settings > Display . Setting the date and time To set the date and time, open the Apps menu and tap Settings > Date & time .
66 - Advanced setti ngs • Set which days to repeat the alarm. • Set a ringtone. • Enable or disable vibrate. • Give it a label. Changing language and text options Set your location and language input preferences by opening the Apps menu and going to Settings > Language & i nput .
Advanced settings - 67 account’s email address to acce ss the synchronization se ttings. To add a new account, tap Add accou nt . Select the type of account and then follow the onscreen instructions. Google Sync In Google, you can set synchronization for Google services.
68 - Advanced setti ngs Tap the back icon to turn the radio off. Applications (app s) Closing an app To close an active app, in the Apps menu tap Settings > Apps . Swipe over to the Running tab, the n tap the program you wish to close. Select Stop to close the program.
Advanced settings - 69 Restoring to factory settings You may perform a clean boot to restore your smartphon e 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 smartphone responds.
70 - Accessories and tips A CCESSORIES AND TIPS This chapter shows you how to use accessories with yo ur smartphone, as well as provide useful tip s for when you are using your smartphone. Using the headset Your smartphone is compatible with h eadsets with built-in microphone for handsfree use when makin g calls.
Accessories and tips - 71 4. When you have finished tap the Menu button and then t ap Save . Inserting a microSD card Your smartphone features a memory expansion slot that accepts a microSD card to expand memory and storag e capacity. Please refer to Inserting the SIM cards and microSD card on page 7 for instructions on installing a microSD card.
72 - Managing your SIM cards M ANAGING YOUR SIM CARDS If your smartphone detects a new SIM card, you will be asked to confirm the pre ferred SIM to use for each action. It indicates the following information: 1. The color used for each SIM card and it s network name.
Managing your SIM cards - 73 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 con nected.
74 - Managing your SIM cards Identifying calls Whenever you receive a call, the ca ller’s number will be shown using the color defined for the SIM that the call is being received on.
Appendix - 75 A PPENDIX F AQ and troubleshooting This section lists frequently a sked questions that may arise durin g the use of your smartphone, and gives easy answers an d solutions to these questions.
76 - Appendix Google Play St o r e Why can’t I connect to the Play S tore? 1. First check that you have a Wi-Fi or data connection (some Wi-Fi "hotspot s" require you to log in before accessing the internet) and then try again. 2. If you still cannot connect, try adjusting your date/time settings.
Appendix - 77 Other sources of help For information on Refer to ... Up-to-date information regarding your sma rtphone www.acer.com mobile.acer.com Service enquiries www.acer.com/support Unlock pattern I forgot my unlock pattern. After a cert ain number of wron g entries, you will be presented with an option to re set your pa ttern.
78 - Warning s and precau tions W ARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS • Do not use this product ne ar water . • Do not place this product on an unst able cart, stand or t able.
Warnings a nd precaut ions - 79 Operating environment Remember to follow any special regulations in force in any area, and always switch off your device when its use is p rohibited or when it may cause interference or danger. Use the device only in its normal operating positions.
80 - Warning s and precau tions • Always keep the device more than 15.3 cm (6") fro m the pacemake r . • Not carry the device near your p acemaker when the device is switched on. If you suspect interference, switch off your device, an d move it.
Warnings a nd precaut ions - 81 Observe restrictions on the use of radio e quipment in fuel depots, storage, and distribution areas; chem ical plants; or where blast ing operations are in progress. Areas with a potentially explosive atmospheres are often, but n ot always, clearly marked.
82 - Warning s and precau tions phone or other small electronic device. 3. DO be careful not to drop your smartphone or subject it to any strong impact. Do not place yo ur smartphone in your back pocket. 4. DO NOT expose your smartphone to extreme temperatures.
- 83 S pecifications Performance • 1.3 GHz quad-core processor • System memory: • 1 GB or 8 GB of ROM • 2 GB or 16 GB of ROM (Optional) • Android 4.
84 - Connectivity • Bluetooth 4.0 • IEEE 802.1 1b/g/n • L TE Band 1, 3, 7, 20 (Europe and Asia); 2, 4, 7, 17 (Americas) • * GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz • * WCDMA: 850 / 900 / 1900 / 210 0 MHz • HSP A+ / GPRS / EDGE •G P S * Frequencies depend on model.
- 85 Dimensions Height 136 mm Width 66.7 mm Thickness 9.9 mm Weight 145 g (with battery).
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