Acer B1-720-L864 manual Using the touchscreen, Home screen

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Note: If you have multiple Google accounts, such as separate accounts for personal and business contacts, you can access and synchonize them from the Accounts settings section. See "Multiple Google accounts" on page 43.

Using the touchscreen

Your tablet uses a touchscreen for selecting items and entering information. Use your finger to tap the screen.

Tap: Touch the screen once to open items and select options.

Drag: Hold your finger on the screen and drag across the screen to select text and images.

Tap and hold: Tap and hold an item to see a list of actions available for that item. On the pop-up menu that appears, tap the action you want to perform.

Scroll: To scroll up or down the screen, simply drag your finger up or down the screen in the direction that you want to scroll.

The Home screen

When you start your tablet, or wake it from power saving, it will display the Home screen. This screen gives you quick access to information and simple controls with widgets or shortcuts. These display information such as the time and weather, or provide additional controls and direct access to applications. Some have been pre-installed on your tablet, while others may be downloaded from Google Play.

The Home screen already features some useful controls and information.

Search

Time and Status

Navigation

Application menu

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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 tabletTop view Left and right viewsBack view Bottom viewCharging 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 Shutting down your tabletWaking your tablet Lock screen appsInserting 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 See Status and notification area on 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 photoTap the camcorder icon to switch to camcorder mode Camcorder icons and indicatorsViewing photos and videos Shooting a videoCamcorder options Supported formatsPage 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 helpSpecifications Expansion BatteryDimensions CameraGrant of License End user license agreementOwnership and Copyright General Privacy policy Gracenote