Chapter 9: advanced settings, Putting your smartphone in airplane mode, Adjusting settings – Acer ICONIA SMART (S300) User Manual

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Chapter 9: Advanced Settings

Putting your smartphone in Airplane mode

You can enter Airplane mode (also known as flight mode) to
turn off telephone and Bluetooth functions and use your
smartphone as a handheld device during a flight. Check with
your airline to make sure this is permitted onboard.
Switch your smartphone off during takeoff and landing as it
may interfere with aircraft electronic systems.

Turning Airplane mode on or off

1. Press and hold the power button until you get the phone

options menu.

2. Tap Airplane mode to switch it ON or OFF.

Note: When Airplane mode is active, the

icon will be displayed in the Notification

area.

Adjusting settings

This section will show you how to adjust detailed settings for your phone, data,
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connections.

Activating or deactivating connections

Open the Applications menu and tap Settings > Wireless & networks to manage
your connection settings.
Each connection will have a green check when turned on.

Item

Description

Airplane mode

Disable all wireless connections so you can safely use this device
onboard an aircraft.

Wi-Fi

Turn the Wi-Fi function on or off.

Wi-Fi settings

Set up and manage your wireless access points.

Bluetooth

Turn the Bluetooth function on or off.

Bluetooth settings

Manage your Bluetooth connections, set a device name and
discoverability.

Tethering &
portable hotspot

Share your phone’s mobile data connection via USB or as a portable
Wi-Fi hotspot.

VPN settings

Set up and manage Virtual Private Networks.

Mobile networks

Set your options for connecting to mobile networks.

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