Acer B1-710, NT.L1VEK.001 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 40.

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

Note: Bundled apps differ depending on region and configuration.

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Contents Page Page Table of contents How to register Features and functionsGetting to know your tablet Product registrationUnpacking your tablet Setting upGetting to know your tablet ViewsDescription Assembling the power adapter Using your tabletConnecting power Charging your tabletSign in to or create a Google account Turning on for the first timeHome screen Using the touchscreenNavigation SearchExtended Home screen Voice searchApplication menu Status and notification areaAdding an application to a Home screen Connection icons Status and notification iconsPersonalizing the Home screen Battery status iconsAdding or removing shortcuts or widgets Changing the Home screen image Onscreen keyboardResizing a Widget Removing an item from the Home screenEditing text Changing Android keyboard settingsPredictive text or auto correction Selecting textInserting text Waking your tablet Shutting down your tabletLock screen apps Security OptionsConnecting to AC power Connecting devices to your tabletConnecting to a PC as a USB storage device Inserting a microSD Card optionalAccessories Connecting a Bluetooth deviceUsing the browser Managing Wi-Fi connectionsGoing online Browsing the InternetVoice Search Setting up GmailSetting up the Email application Composing an emailOnline applications Google Play Page Using downloaded applications Uninstalling downloaded applicationsGoogle Talk Page Playing music and video Multimedia playbackPlay Music Page Managing people and contacts Importing contactsAdding a new contact 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 indicatorsShooting a video Supported formatsViewing photos and videos Wireless & Networks Advanced settingsAdjusting Bluetooth settings Bluetooth connectionsDevice Putting your tablet in Airplane modeVirtual Private Network VPN SoundDisplay PersonalApps SynchronizationSetting alarms Setting the date and timeSystem Changing language and text optionsResetting your tablet Clean bootUpdating your tablet’s operating system Aspect Question Answer FAQ and troubleshootingStorage Other sources of helpSpecifications Dimensions BatteryCamera ExpansionGrant of License End user license agreementOwnership and Copyright General Privacy policy