29Putting your smartphone in Airplane modeChapter 8: Advanced SettingsPutting your smartphone in Airplane modeYou can enter Airplane mode (also known as flight mode) to turn off telephoneand Bluetooth functions and use your smartphone as a handheld device duringa flight. Check with your airline to make sure this is permitted onboard.Switch your smartphone off during takeoff and landing as it may interfere withaircraft electronic systems.Turning Airplane mode on or offNote: When Airplane mode is active, the icon will be displayed in the Notificationarea.1. Press and hold the power button until youget the phone options menu.2. Tap Airplane mode to switch it ON or OFF.Activating or deactivating connectionsOpen the Applications tab and tap Settings > Wireless controls to manage yourconnection settings.Each connection icon will be highlighted when turned on.Acer SettingsAcer Settings is a convenient all-in-one place for youto adjust commonly-used settings on your phone.Open the Applications tab and tap Acer Settings.From this screen you can turn Bluetooth on or off oradjust their settings by tapping .You can also set your Phone network settings, setthe screen Brightness or Screen Timeout.Important: If your phone is in Airplane mode, the option to turn Bluetooth on will bedisabled. Please refer to “Putting your smartphone in Airplane mode“ on page 29 forinstructions on turning Airplane mode on or off.