Acer NT.L1VEK.001, B1-710 Turning on for the first time, Sign in to or create a Google account

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8	Turning on for the first time

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 18

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 Features and functions How to registerGetting to know your tablet Product registrationSetting up Unpacking your tabletGetting to know your tablet ViewsDescription Using 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 Page 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 Camcorder optionsViewing photos and videos Shooting a videoSupported formats 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 General