Acer B1-720-L864 manual Updating your tablet’s operating system, Resetting your tablet, Clean boot

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Updating your tablet’s operating system

Set the alarm time.

Set which days to repeat the alarm.

Set a ringtone.

Enable or disable vibrate.

Give it a label (i.e., a name).

Updating your tablet’s operating system

Your tablet can download and install system updates, adding support for new devices or expanding software options.

To check for updates, tap APPS > Settings > About tablet > System update

>Check now.

Note: Downloading new firmware can take up to 40 minutes, depending on your network speed. Do not press the power or reset button or access your tablet in any way during a system upgrade to prevent firmware installation failure.

Resetting your tablet

You may have to perform a reset if your tablet fails to respond when buttons are pressed or the screen is tapped. To reset your tablet use a small thin object (such as a paperclip) to press the recessed reset button above the power button.

Note: When using the reset hole to reset your device, it will be necessary to press the power button to turn your tablet back on.

Clean boot

A clean boot will restore your tablet to the factory settings.

Warning! This will erase all your personal information, any contacts stored on your tablet and any programs you installed.

Open Settings from the application menu, then tap Backup & reset > Factory data reset; click Reset tablet and then Erase everything to format your tablet.

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Contents Page Page Table of contents Features and functions How to registerGetting to know your tablet Product registrationSetting up Unpacking your tabletGetting to know your tablet Front viewLeft and right views Top viewBottom view Back viewUsing your tablet Assembling the power adapterConnecting power Charging your tabletTurning on for the first time Sign in to or create a Google accountUsing the touchscreen Home screenSearch NavigationExtended Home screen Voice searchAdding an application to a Home screen Application menuStatus and notification area Status and notification icons Connection iconsBattery status icons Personalizing the Home screenAdding or removing shortcuts or widgets Onscreen keyboard Changing the Home screen imageResizing a Widget Removing an item from the Home screenChanging Android keyboard settings Editing textPredictive text or auto correction Selecting textInserting text Shutting down your tablet Waking your tabletLock screen apps Security OptionsConnecting devices to your tablet Connecting to AC powerConnecting to a PC as a USB storage device Inserting a microSD card optionalConnecting a Bluetooth device AccessoriesManaging Wi-Fi connections Using the browserGoing online Browsing the InternetSetting up Gmail Voice SearchOnline 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 Editing a contact Opening a contactStarred contacts Editing a contact on your computerUsing the camera and camcorder Camera icons and indicatorsTaking a photo Camera optionsCamcorder icons and indicators Tap the camcorder icon to switch to camcorder modeShooting a video Camcorder optionsSupported formats Viewing photos and videosPage Advanced settings Wireless & NetworksAdjusting Bluetooth settings Bluetooth connectionsPutting your tablet in Airplane mode DeviceVirtual Private Network VPN SoundPersonal DisplayApps SynchronizationSetting the date and time Setting alarmsSystem Changing language and text optionsUpdating your tablet’s operating system Resetting your tabletClean boot FAQ and troubleshooting Aspect Question AnswerOther sources of help StorageSpecifications Battery DimensionsCamera ExpansionEnd user license agreement Grant of LicenseOwnership and Copyright Privacy policy Gracenote General