Acer c500 Series Pocket PC Travel Companion User Manual
EN Copyright © 2006. Acer Incorporated. All Rights Reserved. Acer c500 Series User Manual Version 019 Original Issue: September 2006 Changes may be made periodically to the information in this publication without obligation to notify any person of such revisions or changes. Such changes will be incorporated in new editions of this User Manual or supplementary documents and publications.
EN EN Information for your safety and comfort Safety instructions Read these instructions carefully. Keep this document for future reference. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. Turning the product off before cleaning Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. Unplug this product during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
EN EN Using electrical power • • • This product should be operated from the type of power indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power available, consult your dealer or local power company. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this product where people will walk on the cord. Do not overload a power outlet, strip or receptacle by plugging in too many devices. The overall system load must not exceed 80% of the branch circuit rating.
EN EN Additional safety information Your device and its enhancements may contain small parts. Keep them out of the reach of small children. Operating environment Warning! For safety reasons, turn off all wireless or radio transmitting devices when using your laptop under the following conditions. These devices may include, but are not limited to: wireless lan (WLAN), Bluetooth and/or 3G.
EN EN wireless teledevices in an aircraft may be dangerous to the operation of the aircraft, disrupt the wireless telephone network, and may be illegal. Global Positioning System The Global Positioning System (GPS) is a satellite-based system that provides location and timing information around the globe. GPS is operated and controlled under the sole responsibility of the national government authority which is responsible for its availability and accuracy.
EN EN Mercury advisory For projectors or electronic products containing an LCD/CRT monitor or display: Lamp(s) inside this product contain mercury and must be recycled or disposed of according to local, state or federal laws. For more information, contact the Electronic Industries Alliance at www.eiae.org. For lamp-specific disposal information, check www.lamprecycle.org. Tips and information for comfortable use Computer users may complain of eyestrain and headaches after prolonged use.
EN EN • Eliminate glare and reflections by: • • • • • • • placing your display in such a way that the side faces the window or any light source minimizing room light by using drapes, shades or blinds using a task light changing the viewing angle using a glare-reduction filter Avoid adjusting your display to an awkward viewing angle. Avoid looking at bright light sources, such as open windows, for extended periods of time.
About this User Manual EN EN About this User Manual Welcome to the Acer c500 Series User Manual. This User Manual is designed to help you get up and running quickly with your new Acer c500 Series — a Microsoft® Windows® Mobile 5.0 travel companion. It describes all you need to know about how to use your Acer c500 Series as well as the application programs that come with it.
First things first EN Your guides EN First things first We would like to thank you for making the Acer c500 Series your choice for meeting your travel companion needs. Your sleek new Acer c500 Series is a multi-functional tool packed with user-friendly features and high-performance applications that make organizing work-related information and synchronizing it with your personal activities an easy, efficient task. We hope you enjoy using your Acer c500 Series as much as we enjoyed creating it for you.
First things first Package contents EN For information on: Refer to: Connecting to and synchronizing with your computer The Acer c500 Series Quick Guide. ActiveSync Help on your computer. To view Help, click Help and then Microsoft ActiveSync Help. Last-minute updates and detailed technical information The Read Me files. Located in the Microsoft ActiveSync folder on your computer and on the Acer c500 Series Companion CD. Up-to-date information regarding your Acer c500 Series http://www.acer.
First things first EN Taking care of your Acer c500 Series Taking care of your Acer c500 Series 1 Take care not to scratch the screen of your Acer c500 Series. Keep the screen clean. 2 Your Acer c500 Series is not waterproof and should not be exposed to rain or moisture. 3 Be careful not to drop your Acer c500 Series or subject it to any strong impact. Do not place your Acer c500 Series in your back pocket. 4 Protect your Acer c500 Series from extreme temperatures.
First things first Maintaining your Acer c500 Series EN 6 Use a soft, damp cloth to clean your Acer c500 Series. If the surface of the screen becomes soiled, clean it with a soft cloth moistened with diluted windowcleaning solution. Resetting your Acer c500 Series You may have to perform a reset if your Acer c500 Series no longer responds to the buttons on the screen. Performing a soft reset A soft reset allows your Acer c500 Series to get a fresh start, similar to rebooting a computer.
First things first EN Correct SD card usage EN 2 While holding the Calendar and Contacts buttons, using the tip of your stylus, lightly press the Reset button inside the hole (b) on the upper right-hand side of your Acer c500 Series. (a) (a) (b) NOTE: When you perform a hard reset, formats, preferences and other settings including date and time are restored to their factory default settings. All data, records and entries, except for those stored in ROM, will be erased.
EN Contents Information for your safety and comfort EN i About this User Manual vii First things first viii Your guides Package contents Taking care of your Acer c500 Series Maintaining your Acer c500 Series Proper care and usage of your Acer c500 Series Resetting your Acer c500 Series Correct SD card usage 1 Getting started viii ix x x x xi xii 1 System requirements Features summary Performance Display Audio USB connector Connectivity Expansion Battery Design and ergonomics Acer c500 Series tour F
EN Contents 3 GPS 24 Set up the Acer c500 Series Pocket PC Travel Companion in your vehicle Appendix A: Regulation & safety notices FCC notice Notice: Shielded cables Notice: Peripheral devices Caution Operation conditions Notice: Canadian users Remarque à l'intention des utilisateurs canadiens Canada — Low-power license-exempt radio communication devices (RSS-210) Declaration of Conformity for EU countries LCD pixel statement Radio device regulatory notice General European Union (EU) List of applicable
1 Getting started System requirements EN 1 Getting started This chapter will address the following topics: • Basic requirements • Feature highlights of your Acer c500 Series • Acer c500 Series system tour • Step-by-step procedures on how to prepare your Acer c500 Series for use • Basic concepts in using your Acer c500 Series System requirements In order to install the Microsoft® ActiveSync® software and use your new Acer c500 Series with a computer at work or at home, be sure the system(s) meet the foll
1 Getting started EN Features summary EN Display • 2.8" QVGA (Transmissive with micro reflective; TMR) with touch panel • 240 x 320 resolution • 65536 color support • Microsoft® ClearType technology for clearer, crisper font display Audio • Philips UDA1380 CODEC with CD-quality stereo output • Industry-standard 3.
1 Getting started Features summary EN • 4-hour charging time from empty to full capacity NOTE: To avoid data loss, please follow the correct procedure to power down the system, then replace the main battery with the backup battery within 30 minutes. Design and ergonomics • Thin, light and stylish design Specifications Dimensions Height 108 mm Width 58 mm Depth 16.
1 Getting started EN Acer c500 Series tour EN Acer c500 Series tour Front view 1 5 4 2 6 3 4 7 No. Component Description 1 2.8" TFT LCD Displays the applications and data stored in your Acer c500 Series. 2 Quick button for Calendar Activates the Calendar program. 3 Microphone Inputs audio to your Acer c500 Series. 4 Quick button for Today Displays the Today screen. 5 Directional pad Enables 5-direction scrolling in various menus and applications.
1 Getting started Acer c500 Series tour EN NOTE: If your Acer c500 Series is turned off, pressing any Quick button turns it on and opens the program assigned to that button. Rear view 1 2 No. Component Description 1 Speaker Outputs audio from your Acer c500 Series. 2 Battery cover Houses the Acer c500 Series' battery pack.
1 Getting started EN Acer c500 Series tour EN Left view 1 2 3 4 No. Label Description 1 Hold switch Slide to lock all buttons from being accidentally pressed when Acer c500 Series is placed in pocket or bag. A red dot is visible on the hold switch when in hold state. 2 Power button Press to turn your Acer c500 Series on if it is off and return to the last screen that was displayed, or off if it is on. 3 Power/ Charging/ Alarm indicator Power LED indicator.
1 Getting started Acer c500 Series tour EN Right view 1 2 No. Label Description 1 Soft Reset Using the tip of your stylus, lightly press the reset button inside the hole on the right side of your Acer c500 Series. 2 SD/MMC slot Accepts a Secure Digital or MultiMedia Card, allowing you to add more memory, install add-on applications or use audio or text files stored on it with internal applications. You can also use expansion cards to back up data from your Acer c500 Series.
1 Getting started EN Acer c500 Series tour EN Top view 1 2 No. Label Description 1 Stylus holder Secures the stylus to your Acer c500 Series. To use the stylus, remove from its holder and hold it as you would hold a pen or pencil. 2 Earphone jack Connects to audio line-out devices (earphones). Bottom view 1 2 8 No. Label Description 1 mini USB connector Connects your Acer c500 Series to a portable or desktop computer, and DC power supply to an AC wall outlet to charge the battery.
1 Getting started Preparing to use your Acer c500 Series EN Preparing to use your Acer c500 Series The following easy installation tasks let you begin using your Acer c500 Series: • Installing the Microsoft® ActiveSync® software in your computer • Connecting the computer • Charging your Acer c500 Series • Setting up your Acer c500 Series • Performing the first ActiveSync operation Charging your Acer c500 Series For initial use, you need to charge your Acer c500 Series for 4 hours.
1 Getting started EN Charging your Acer c500 Series EN Note positions of 8 flanges Be careful with sharp edge Angle the battery into the battery bay as shown in the diagram. Once the battery is correctly located, press it down flat.
1 Getting started EN Charging your Acer c500 Series Angle the battery cover as shown in the diagram and make sure that the two battery cover clips are correctly placed before proceeding to the next step. Press down on the battery cover and make sure that all 8 flanges clip into place.
1 Getting started EN Charging your Acer c500 Series Charging using the AC adapter 1 Connect the AC adapter cord to the mini USB connector on the bottom of your Acer c500 Series. 2 Plug the AC adapter into any AC current outlet and charge the device for at least 4 hours.
1 Getting started Charging your Acer c500 Series EN Setting up your Acer c500 Series After you have initially charged your Acer c500 Series for 4 hours, you can now set it up. Refer to the instructions below. To set up your Acer c500 Series 1 Disable the hold switch (found on the left side of your Acer c500 Series) by moving it up to the unlocked position. See "Left view" on page 6 for the location of the hold switch. 2 Turn on your Acer c500 Series by pressing the power button on the left side.
1 Getting started EN Charging your Acer c500 Series Installing the Microsoft® ActiveSync® software The main function of the Microsoft® ActiveSync® software is to synchronize the information on your computer with the information on your Acer c500 Series. Synchronization compares the data on your Acer c500 Series with your computer and updates the information on both locations. This will then serve as backup data in case something happens to your Acer c500 Series.
1 Getting started Charging your Acer c500 Series EN Connecting the computer The mini USB sync cable that comes with your Acer c500 Series enables you to synchronize the information on your Acer c500 Series with the data in your computer using ActiveSync technology. To connect the computer 1 Plug the mini USB sync cable into the mini USB connector on the bottom of your Acer c500 Series. 2 Plug the USB client connector into an available USB port on your computer.
1 Getting started EN Charging your Acer c500 Series Performing the first synchronization process After completing the setup procedures, you can now perform the first ActiveSync operation with the help of the New Partnership setup wizard.
1 Getting started Charging your Acer c500 Series EN To perform the first synchronization process 1Connect the mini USB sync cable to your Acer c500 Series. 2 Plug the USB client connector into a USB port on your computer. The 'New Partnership' setup wizard will automatically start on your computer screen. NOTE: If the wizard does not automatically appear, launch ActiveSync on your computer by clicking on its icon from Start>Programs. 3 Follow the onscreen instructions.
1 Getting started EN Command interface EN Command interface Acer c500 Series buttons and the stylus Your Acer c500 Series has hardware buttons that control actions and scroll functions, and a stylus for selecting items and entering information. On your Acer c500 Series, the stylus replaces the mouse. • Tap: Touch the screen once with the stylus to open items and select options. • Drag: Hold the stylus on the screen and drag across the screen to select text and images.
1 Getting started Command interface EN • Terminal Services Client - Run applications or remotely manage a server from the Acer c500 Series If you need Help for any specific application, launch the application and then tap >Help for online help. You can use your handheld to exchange information with mobile devices, your computer, a network, or the Internet.
2 Backup and restore data EN EN 2 Backup and restore data Backup/Restore enables you to back up data files and applications from your Acer c500 Series to a storage device and to restore data to your Acer c500 Series. Advanced security features offer password protection of sensitive documents/applications during Backup and/or Restore operations.
2 Backup and restore data EN EN To perform data backup 1 Close all running programs except for Backup/Restore. 2 In the Backup tab, choose whether to accept the default filename (MyBackup) or type a new one by tapping on the keyboard icon on the bottom of the screen. 3 Select a storage device from the 'Backup to' pull-down menu. 4 Define the backup scope (default: PIM only) from the 'Option' pull-down menu. 5 Check the password box and enter a password if you want to secure the backup file.
2 Backup and restore data EN EN Restore function You can only restore backup files that are generated by Backup/Restore; file format is *.abk (Acer backup). To perform data restoration 1 Close all running programs except for Backup/Restore. 2 Select a source storage device from the 'Restore from' pulldown menu. The lower half of the screen will display a list of files contained in the selected storage device. Filename, file size and date when the backup file was created are indicated in the list.
2 Backup and restore data EN EN To delete a file from a storage device To increase the size of available free space in a storage device, you can delete files that you no longer need. 1 Tap the Restore tab. 2 Tap a menu item to select a storage device. 3 From the list, tap a filename until a delete pop-up menu is displayed. 4 Tap Delete to remove the file.
3 GPS EN Set up the Acer c500 Series Pocket PC Travel Companion in your vehicle 3 GPS Set up the Acer c500 Series Pocket PC Travel Companion in your vehicle The Acer c500 Series comes with a car pedestal and a car charger with which you can set up your device in your vehicle. You can choose to position the car pedestal on the windshield using the suction cup, or on the dashboard using the self adhesive disc connector. NOTE: Switch off WLAN and Bluetooth before using the GPS navigation system.
3 GPS EN Set up the Acer c500 Series Pocket PC Travel Companion in your vehicle • Fix the suction cup to the selected area with the locking lever facing up (A). • Flip the locking lever away from you to create a vacuum between the suction cup and the mounting surface (B). NOTE: Images may differ from actual car pedestal or external GPS antenna depending on model and package. • Make sure that the suction bond is strong enough before proceeding to the next step.
3 GPS EN Set up the Acer c500 Series Pocket PC Travel Companion in your vehicle • Insert the pegs on the car pedestal’s holder plate to the holes on the back of the car cradle (A), then move the car cradle until both parts are engaged (B). 4 Insert the Navigation software SD card into the device. NOTE: To remove the SD card, push it in a little and let it pop out.
3 GPS EN Set up the Acer c500 Series Pocket PC Travel Companion in your vehicle NOTE: To remove device from car cradle, push the upper tab up first. Upper tab 6 Adjust the car pedestal for the best viewing angle. NOTE: Please operate the car pedestal with both hands (one hand holds the car pedestal and the other holds the car cradle) when adjusting. Be careful with the connecting point between the car pedestal and the car cradle, as otherwise they could become separated while adjusting.
3 GPS EN Set up the Acer c500 Series Pocket PC Travel Companion in your vehicle 7 To get the best GPS performance, the device can be adjusted to a 45 degree angle of elevation, or mounted either vertically (portrait) or horizontally (landscape), as in the following image. NOTE: Use both hands when adjusting the position. See note in step 6 for more information. 8 After setting up the device on the car pedestal, connect the car charger.
3 GPS EN Set up the Acer c500 Series Pocket PC Travel Companion in your vehicle The power LED indicator flashes green during charging. • For models which include the GNS TMC cable, please connect it to the car charger and the Acer c500 series. GNS TMC receiver NOTE: The GNS TMC receiver is powered by the car charger, and must be connected to it in order to work with the c500 series. NOTE: For information on using the GNS TMC receiver, refer to the Navigation software quick guide and user manual.
3 GPS EN Set up the Acer c500 Series Pocket PC Travel Companion in your vehicle NOTE: If you wish to use the sun shade cover (optional), combine 1 and 2 first, then dock 3 onto 2 (See image below). (a) (b) Combine the sunshade cover (a) and car cradle (b). Combined sunshade cover and car cradle shown here. Dock the device Docked device shown here.
3 GPS EN Set up the Acer c500 Series Pocket PC Travel Companion in your vehicle Connect cable(s). Connect the car pedestal.
3 GPS EN Set up the Acer c500 Series Pocket PC Travel Companion in your vehicle To remove the sunshade: While pushing the back of the car cradle, gently bend the sides of the sunshade outwards. Pull the tab indicated in the diagram inwards and let the car cradle detach from the flanges. Separate the sunshade from the car cradle. NOTE: To avoid risk of theft, remove all car pedestal components when leaving the car.
Appendix A: Regulati o n & s a f e t y n o t i c e s FCC notice EN Appendix A: Regulation & safety notices This appendix lists the general notices of your PDA. FCC notice This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
Appendix A: Regulati on & safety notices EN Canada — Low-power license-exempt radio communication devices (RSS-210) Operation conditions This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Notice: Canadian users This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Appendix A: Regulati o n & s a f e t y n o t i c e s Radio device regulatory notice EN Radio device regulatory notice NOTE: Below regulatory information is for models with wireless LAN and/or Bluetooth only. General This product complies with the radio frequency and safety standards of any country or region in which it has been approved for wireless use. Depending on configuration, this product may or may not contain wireless radio devices (such as wireless LAN and/ or Bluetooth modules).
Appendix A: Regulati on & safety notices EN Federal Communications Comission Declaration of Conformity Federal Communications Comission Declaration of Conformity This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Appendix A: Regulati o n & s a f e t y n o t i c e s EN Federal Communications Comission Declaration of Conformity Acer Computer (Shanghai) Limited 3F, No. 168 Xizang medium road, Huangpu District, Shanghai, China Declaration of Conformity We, Acer Computer (Shanghai) Limited 3F, No. 168 Xizang medium road, Huangpu District, Shanghai, China Contact Person: Mr. Easy Lai Tel: 886-2-8691-3089 Fax: 886-2-8691-3000 E-mail: easy_lai@acer.com.
EN EN Index M Maintenance x P B backlight 5 Backup opening 20 Restore function 22 C command interface 18 device buttons 18 Today screen 18 F Features 1 audio 2 battery pack 2 install 9 connectivity 2 display 2 expansion 2 G Guides viii 1 Package contents ix Performance 1 R Resetting xi S Setup installing Microsoft ActiveSync software 14 initial synchronisation 16 system tour 4 bottom view 8 front view 4, 5 left view 6 right view 7 top view 8 T third-party applications IA Album LE 23 travel compa
