Closing an application, Uninstalling an application, Updating your tablet’s operating system – Acer A500 User Manual

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Closing an application

To close an active application, go to Settings > Applications > Manage
applications. Tap the Running tab, then tap the program you wish to close.
Select Force stop to close the program.

Uninstalling an application

You can remove programs installed on your tablet to free up extra storage
memory. Tap and hold a program icon from the application menu and drag it
into the Uninstall area in the top-right corner.

Note: You cannot uninstall applications that were pre-loaded on your
tablet.

Alternatively, you can go to Apps > Settings and select Applications > Manage
applications. Tap the application you wish to uninstall, tap Uninstall and
confirm the uninstall.

Warning! You should only remove programs if you are familiar with the Android
operating system.

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.

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. See “Bottom view” on page 10.

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.

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