Acer A1810L497, NT.L1CAA.002 Turning on for the first time, Sign in to or create a Google account

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Turning on for the first time

To turn on your tablet, press and hold the power button until you see the Acer logo. Wait a moment for your tablet to bootup. You will then be asked some questions before you can use your tablet.

To start, tap to select your language then tap Start. Follow the rest of the instructions as they are displayed.

Note: If the tablet’s screen turns off, it has entered sleep mode. Briefly press the power button to wake it up. For more information, see "Waking your tablet" on page 21

Sign in to or create a Google account

If you have Internet access, your tablet allows you to synchronize information with a Google account.

During the start-up process, you may create or sign in to an account, which will be used to synchronize your contact list, email, calendar and other information. If you do not yet have Internet access, or do not want to use this feature, then tap Skip.

Important: You must sign in to a Google Account to use Gmail, Google Talk, Google Calendar, and other Google Apps; to download applications from Google Play; to back up your settings to Google servers; and to take advantage of other Google services on your tablet.

If you want to restore existing settings from another device with Android 2.0 (or later) installed, you must sign in to your Google account during setup. If you wait until after setup is complete, your settings will not be restored.

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Contents Page Page Table of contents Product registration Features and functionsHow to register Getting to know your tabletUnpacking your tablet Setting upFront view Getting to know your tabletInserting a microSD Card optional on Left and right viewsBottom view Top viewBack view Charging your tablet Using your tabletAssembling the power adapter Connecting powerSign in to or create a Google account Turning on for the first timeHome screen Using the touchscreenVoice search SearchNavigation Extended Home screenAdding an application to a Home screen Application menuStatus and notification area Connection icons Status and notification iconsPersonalizing the Home screen Battery status iconsAdding or removing shortcuts or widgets Removing an item from the Home screen Onscreen keyboardChanging the Home screen image Resizing a WidgetSelecting text Changing Android keyboard settingsEditing text Predictive text or auto correctionInserting text Security Options Adjusting Touch WakeApp settingsWaking your tablet Lock screen appsShutting down your tablet Inserting a microSD Card optional Connecting devices to your tabletConnecting to AC power Connecting to a PC as a USB storage deviceAccessories Connecting a Bluetooth deviceBrowsing the Internet Managing Wi-Fi connectionsUsing the browser Going onlineVoice Search Setting up GmailOnline applications Setting up the Email applicationComposing an email Google Play Page Google Talk Using downloaded applicationsUninstalling downloaded applications Page Play Music Playing music and videoMultimedia playback Adding a new contact Managing people and contactsImporting contacts Opening a contact Editing a contactEditing a contact on your computer Starred contactsCamera icons and indicators Using the camera and camcorderCamera options Taking a photoCamcorder options Camcorder icons and indicatorsViewing photos and videos Shooting a videoSupported formats Bluetooth connections Advanced settingsWireless & Networks Adjusting Bluetooth settingsSound Putting your tablet in Airplane modeDevice Virtual Private Network VPNSynchronization PersonalDisplay AppsChanging language and text options Setting the date and timeSetting alarms SystemUpdating your tablet’s operating system Resetting your tabletClean boot Aspect Question Answer FAQ and troubleshootingStorage Other sources of helpLife Image main Life ImageLife Image main Specifications Expansion BatteryDimensions CameraGrant of License End user license agreementOwnership and Copyright General Privacy policy Gracenote