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1 - User’s Manual - 2 © 2014. All Rights Reserved. Iconia Tab 8 Covers: Iconia W1-810 This revision: October 2014 Sign up for an Acer ID and enjoy great benefits Open the Acer Portal app from the Start screen to sign up for an Acer ID or sign in if you already have an Acer ID. There are three great reasons for you to get an Acer ID: • Build Your Own Cloud with Acer BYOC. • Get the latest offers and product information. • Register your device for warranty service. For more information, please visit the Acer BYOC website: www.acer.com/byoc-start Important This manual contains proprietary information that is protected by copyright laws. The information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice. Images provided herein are for reference only and may contain information or features that do not apply to your computer. Acer Group shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained in this manual. Model number: _________________________________ Serial number: _________________________________ Date of purchase: ______________________________ Place of purchase: ______________________________ 3 - Table of contents TABLE OF CONTENTS First things first 5 How do I get to Start? ............................... 26 Your guides ............................................. 5 What are "Charms?" ................................. 26 Can I boot directly to the desktop? ........... 27 Basic care and tips for using your How do I jump between apps?.................. 27 computer.................................................. 5 How do I turn off my computer?................ 27 Turning your computer on and off............... 5 How do I unlock my computer?................. 27 Taking care of your computer ..................... 6 How do I set the alarm?............................ 29 Taking care of your AC adapter .................. 6 Where are my apps?................................. 30 Cleaning and servicing................................ 6 What is a Microsoft ID (account)?............. 32 How do I add a favorite to Internet Your Acer tablet PC tour 8 Explorer?................................................... 32 Tablet PC................................................. 8 How do I check for Windows updates?..... 32 Views .......................................................... 8 Where can I get more information?........... 32 .................................................................... 9 Troubleshooting..................................... 33 ................................................................. 9 Troubleshooting tips.................................. 33 Error messages......................................... 33 Connecting to the Internet 10 Connecting wirelessly............................ 10 Frequently asked questions 33 Connecting to a wireless LAN................... 10 Internet and online security 35 Using a Bluetooth connection 11 First steps on the net ............................. 35 Enabling and disabling Bluetooth .......... 11 Protecting your computer.......................... 35 Enable Bluetooth and add a device....... 11 Choose an Internet Service Provider........ 35 Network connections................................. 37 Securing your computer 14 Surf the Net!.............................................. 39 Using passwords ................................... 14 Security ..................................................... 39 Entering passwords .................................. 14 Specifications 46 Battery pack 16 Performance ............................................. 46 Display ...................................................... 46 Battery characteristics ........................... 16 Graphics.................................................... 46 Charging the battery ................................. 16 Audio......................................................... 46 Optimizing battery life ............................... 17 Camera ..................................................... 46 Checking the battery level......................... 18 Connectivity .............................................. 46 Battery-low warning .................................. 18 Security ..................................................... 47 Micro USB 20 Power adapter and battery........................ 47 Input and output........................................ 47 Frequently asked questions 22 Sensors..................................................... 47 Requesting service................................ 24 Dimensions ............................................... 47 Environment.............................................. 47 Tips and hints for using Windows 8.1.... 26 - 4 Getting started... In this section you will find: • Useful information on caring for your computer and your health • Where to find the power button, ports and connectors • How to create recovery backups • Guidelines for connecting to a network and using Bluetooth • Information on using Acer’s bundled software 5 - First things first FIRST THINGS FIRST We would like to thank you for making this Acer tablet your choice for meeting your mobile computing needs. Your guides To help you use your Acer tablet, we have designed a set of guides: First off, the Setup Guide helps you get started with setting up your computer. The Quick Guide introduces you to the basic features and functions of your new computer. For more on how your computer can help you to be more productive, please refer to the User’s Manual. This guide contains detailed information on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. In addition it contains general regulations and safety notices for your tablet. It is available from the desktop; double-click the Help icon and click User’s Manual in the menu that opens. Basic care and tips for using your computer Turning your computer on and off To turn the power off, do any of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command: Open the Charms, click Settings > Power then click Shut Down. If you need to power down the computer for a short while, but don’t want to completely shut it down, you can put it into Hibernate by pressing the power button. You can also put the computer in sleep mode by opening the Charms, click Settings > Power then click Sleep Note If you cannot power off the computer normally, press and hold the power button for more than four seconds to shut down the computer. If you turn off the computer and want to turn it on again, wait at least two seconds before powering up. First things first - 6 Taking care of your computer Your computer will serve you well if you take care of it. • Do not expose the computer to direct sunlight. Do not place it near sources of heat, such as a radiator. • Do not expose the computer to temperatures below 0º C (32º F) or above 50º C (122º F). • Do not subject the computer to magnetic fields. • Do not expose the computer to rain or moisture. • Do not spill water or any liquid on the computer. • Do not subject the computer to heavy shock or vibration. • Do not expose the computer to dust or dirt. • Never place objects on top of the computer. • Do not slam the computer display when you close it. • Never place the computer on uneven surfaces. Taking care of your AC adapter Here are some ways to take care of your AC adapter: • Do not connect the adapter to any other device. • Do not step on the power cord or place heavy objects on top of it. Carefully route the power cord and any cables away from foot traffic. • When unplugging the power cord, do not pull on the cord itself but pull on the plug. • The total ampere ratings of the equipment plugged in should not exceed the ampere rating of the cord if you are using an extension cord. Also, the total current rating of all equipment plugged into a single wall outlet should not exceed the fuse rating. Cleaning and servicing When cleaning the computer, follow these steps: 1. Turn off the computer. 2. Disconnect the AC adapter. 3. Use a soft, moist cloth. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. 7 - First things first If either of the following occurs: • The computer has been dropped or the body has been damaged; • The computer does not operate normally Please refer to Frequently asked questions on page 22. Your Acer tablet PC tour - 8 YOUR ACER TABLET PC TOUR After setting up your tablet as illustrated in the Setup Guide, let us show you around your new Acer computer. You can enter information into your new computer with the touchscreen. Tablet PC The following images are views of your tablet computer. Views 1234 5 9 7 8 6 10 9 - Your Acer tablet PC tour No. Item Description 1 MicroSD card slot Insert a microSD card into this slot. Connects to USB devices. A micro USB to Micro USB 2 USB adapter is needed to connect to USB connector devices. Connects to audio devices (e.g., speakers, Headset/speaker 3 headphones) or a headset with jack microphone. 4 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording. Front-facing 2-megapixel camera for video 5 camera communication. 8-inch IPS HD 800 x 1280 resolution 6 Touchscreen display. Press to turn the computer on; press again 7 Power button to place the computer in Sleep mode. Press and hold to turn the computer off. Volume control 8 Adjusts the system volume. key 2-megapixel camera for video 9 Camera communication. 10 Speaker Delivers stereo audio output. Connecting to the Internet - 10 CONNECTING TO THE INTERNET This chapter includes basic information on types of connections, and getting connected to the Internet. For detailed