Acer beTouch E400 User Guide
© 2010 All Rights Reserved Acer beTouch E400 Smartphone User Guide First issue: 05/2010 Acer beTouch E400 Smartphone Model number: __________________________________ Serial number: ___________________________________ Date of purchase: ________________________________ Place of purchase: ________________________________
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Table of Contents End User Licence Agreement Getting to know your smartphone Features and functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Product registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Setting Up Unpacking your smartphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Getting to know your smartphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Phone settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Connecting to a PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Multimedia playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Resetting your smartphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Accessories and Tips Using the headset . . . . . . . .
Getting to know your smartphone Features and functions Your new smartphone offers leading, easy-to-access multimedia and entertainment features. You can: • Access your email while on the move. • Connect to the Internet at high speed, via HSDPA (7.2 Mbps), HSUPA (2 Mbps) or Wi-Fi. • Keep in touch with your friends via your Contacts and social networking applications. Product registration When using your product for the first time, it is recommended that you immediately register it.
Setting Up Unpacking your smartphone Your new smartphone comes packed in a protective box. Carefully unpack the box and remove the contents.
No. Item Description 1 Power button Press and hold for more than three seconds to turn the smartphone on or off; press to turn the screen on/off or enter sleep mode. 2 3.5 mm headset jack Connect to a headset. 3 Phone speaker Suitable for normal phone use. 4 Touchscreen 480 x 320 pixel touchscreen to display data, phone content and enter information. 5 Home button Return to the Home screen; tap and hold to view recently-used applications. 6 Search button Open the Quick Search box.
Installing a SIM or microSD card To take full advantage of your smartphone’s telephony capabilities, you must install a SIM card and microSD card. The card holders are located at the bottom of the battery bay. 1. Turn off the phone by pressing and holding the power button. 2. Open the cover and remove the battery as described in “Removing the battery“ on page 9. 3. Insert the SIM or microSD card as shown. 4. Replace the battery and battery cover.
Insert the tabs on the top of the battery cover into the slots in the phone. Carefully press the bottom of the cover until the clips on the side of the cover click in place. CAUTION: RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS. Charging the battery For initial use, you need to charge your smartphone for eight hours. After that you can charge it each day to recharge the battery to full capacity.
Using your smartphone Activating a new SIM card If you are using your SIM card for the first time, it may require activation. Contact your network operator for details on how to do this. Entering your PIN When you install a SIM card for the first time, you may need to enter a PIN using the onscreen number pad. Important: Depending on your settings, you may be required to enter your PIN each time you switch on the phone function.
Waking your smartphone If the screen is off and the smartphone does not react to any taps on the screen or front panel buttons, it may have been locked and is in sleep mode. To wake your smartphone, press any button on the edge of the device (e.g. power, volume or camera). Your smartphone will display the locked screen; drag the padlock icon to the right to enter the Home screen.
above the keyboard that would continue the sequence of letters tapped, or are a close match allowing for errors. The word list changes after every key press. If the word you need is displayed, you can tap on it to insert it into your text. XT9 Text Input The XT9 Text Input keyboard has various features that assist you to enter correct text. Tap the ?123 button to see numbers and special characters, and then tap the Alt key to see even more.
Tap and hold the ?123 key and select Android keyboard settings, or from the Home screen tap Menu > Settings > Language & keyboard > Android keyboard, to enable or disable the following: Function Description Quick fixes Corrects commonly typed mistakes. Show suggestions Shows suggested words while you are typing. Auto-complete Inserts the suggested word whenever you tap space or a punctuation mark. Penpower Input Method Only available in certain regions.
To view your active applications, press and hold the Home button. Then tap an icon to go to the application. Tip: To prolong battery life, it is better to close an application when you’ve finished using it. Do this by either pressing the Menu button and selecting Exit (if available). The extended Home screen The Home screen extends to either side of the screen, giving you more room to add icons, widgets or features. To view the extended Home screens drag the screen to the left or right.
Icon Description Connected to a 2G network: You may make a call. Airplane mode: Wireless connectivity disconnected. Please disable airplane mode before trying to make a call. Incoming call or active call. Battery charging. Personalizing the Home screen You may personalize your Home screen by adding or removing icons, shortcuts or widgets, or changing the wallpaper. Adding or removing icons You can set icons for installed applications on the Home screen.
Folders You can also add folders to your Home screen. Some predefined folders are available or you can add a New folder. This will be placed on your Home screen, named ‘Folder’. To change the name, tap the folder to open it, then tap and hold the name bar at the top of the folder window. This opens a dialog box that will allow you to rename the folder.
Managing contacts Managing your contacts Your smartphone features an address book that allows you to save contacts to either the internal memory or onto your SIM card. Tap Contacts from the Home screen or the Contacts tab from the Phone application to view your contacts. If you don’t have any contacts stored on your phone, you can import your Google account contacts, add a new contact or import any SIM contacts. Press the Menu button to open the options menu. Icon Description Add a new contact.
Tip: You may also create a contact from an already dialed or recieved number, see “Saving a dialed number to contacts“ on page 20. Opening a contact To see the information stored for a contact, tap on the contact’s name. Then to add the contact to your Favorites list, tap the star next to the contact’s name. Favorites You may quickly access you favorite contacts by adding them to the Favorites tab. First open the contact, then tap the star next to the contact’s name.
Making Calls This chapter shows you how to make phone calls, and the various options available to you during your call. Before making a call Check that the phone function is on before you make a call. You can confirm the phone status from the icon on the right-hand side of the Notification area. Icon Description Connected to a 3G network: You may make a call. Connected to a 2G network: You may make a call. Airplane mode: All wireless connectivity disconnected (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 2G and 3G).
If the contact you need is displayed, simply tap the green call icon next to the contact name to make a call. Dialing a number from the Call Log Your call history can be viewed by tapping the Call Log tab. It displays recent received, dialed, and missed calls. next to the log entry.
Answering or declining a call When you receive an incoming call, the number or contact name will be shown on the screen. To accept or decline the call, drag the appropriate button across the screen. The voice call screen Once you have dialed the number the voice call screen appears, which displays the number/contact you are talking to, the call duration and call options (Bluetooth, Mute and Speaker). Ending a call To end the call, tap activate the screen. .
Conference calls If you have one call on hold and another online, you can combine both calls to create a conference call. After the first call is established, tap Add call to add a second call. Tap Merge calls to start the conference call. Tap Manage to split the conference call or end one of the calls. Viewing missed calls Missed calls will be displayed by the Home Ring and in the Notification area with the icon . You can quickly view missed calls from the Notification area. 1.
Messaging This chapter shows you how to set up and use the SMS and MMS functions of your smartphone. SMS and MMS messages are accessed via Messaging. Messaging automatically arranges received and sent messages into threads. To access Messaging tap Messaging on the Home screen. Creating a new message You can use your phone to compose SMS or MMS messages. Tap New message to compose a new message. Enter the recipient’s phone number or name in the To field.
Replying to a message When a new text message arrives a message icon appears in the Notification area and the Home Ring flashes. Tap Messaging on the Home screen to view the message list or expand the Notification area to see a summary of the message. Tap the summary to open the message list. To reply to an SMS or MMS message, open the message from the message list. Enter your text in the text box labeled Type to compose. Press the Menu button to see available options.
Important: You may be charged to download message content, especially if you are roaming. Please contact your provider if you have any questions. 3. Tap the message to view the content. 4. Press the Menu button and tap Reply to reply to the message. The message window will appear. Simple text replies will be sent as SMS messages. If you wish to attach a file, press the Menu button and tap Attach. You will be presented with a menu of options. 5.
Going online Browsing the Internet In order to browse the Internet with your smartphone, you must be connected to a data or wireless network. Using the browser Tap Browser on the Home screen to start browsing. To open a new website, tap the address box at the top of the page. Enter the address using the keyboard and tap Go. You may open multiple pages. When a page is open, press the Menu button and tap New window from the menu that opens. Tap Windows to view all the windows that are open.
Note: Voice search is available only in some regions, and only performs searches in English. Setting up your Google email 1. Make sure your smartphone is connected to a data or Wi-Fi connection. 2. From the Home screen tap Gmail. If you did not enter your Gmail account address and password when you first started your phone, follow the on screen instructions. Composing an email 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Make sure your smartphone is connected to a data or wi-fi connection. From the Home screen tap Gmail.
• Facebook: View your Facebook profile and keep up-to-date with your friends. • Maps:Get easy-to-follow directions using Google Maps. • YouTube: View video clips on TouTube. Android market Note: The Android Market may not be available in all countries and regions. Note: You need to have a Google account set up and active on your phone before you can use the Android Market. Tap Market from the applications tab to open the Android Market.
• One identity for all your online activities; • An avatar that represents the "virtual" you; and • A single connection for all your Web favorites. To start urFooz, open the application menu and tap urFooz. Additional tools on the urFooz Internet site let you edit and manage your Fooz avatar(s), create new avatars and share them on Facebook, MySpace, blogs and more. Go to www.urfooz.com. Note: urFooz, Fooz Avatars, Fooz Creator, Fooz Card, and Fooz World are trademarks or registered trademarks of Fuhu, Inc.
2. Press the Menu button and tap New APN. 3. Enter the APN settings. Tap an item to adjust it. 4. When you have finished press the Menu button and tap Save. Important: Some providers and countries do not allow the use of a smartphone as a modem over HSDPA. Please check with your provider before attempting to do so.
Using the Camera Your smartphone features a 3.2-megapixel digital camera mounted on the rear. This section will take you through all the steps in taking photos and videos with your smartphone. Note: You need to have a microSD card inserted into the microSD slot before you can use the camera. To activate the camera, press the camera button or tap the Applications tab > Camera. Camera icons and indicators In the camera window, the icons on the left show you which mode you are using.
Icon Description Adjust the white balance. Adjust the brightness. Add a delay before taking the photo. Open additional settings: • • • • • • • • Color effect. Review duration. ISO. Jpeg quality. Auto exposure. Geo-tagging. Anti-banding. Reset to default. Shooting a video Turn on camcorder mode by tapping the video icon from the camera menu, or tap the Applications tab > Camcorder. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Ensure you have adjusted the parameters described above. Frame your subject and steady your smartphone.
Viewing photos and videos After you have taken your photo or video, it is automatically saved. Once you have taken a photo or video, you can view the it in Gallery by tapping . Alternatively, open the Applications tab and tap Gallery. From Gallery you can share the file directly via Gmail, Messaging, Picasa, YouTube or as a Roadsync message. Note: Share options vary depending on the file type.
Advanced Settings Acer Settings Acer Settings is a convenient all-in-one place for you to adjust commonly-used settings on your phone. Open the Applications tab and tap Acer Settings, or tap Acer Settings on the home screen. From this screen you can turn Wi-Fi and Bluetooth on or . off or adjust their settings by tapping You can also set Internet Sharing options, your Phone network settings, set the Ringtone, screen Brightness or Screen Timeout.
Activating or deactivating connections Tap Acer Settings on the Home screen, or tap Menu and Settings > Wireless & networks to manage your connection settings. Important: If your phone is in Airplane mode, the option to turn Bluetooth on will be disabled. Please refer to “Putting your smartphone in airplane mode“ on page 34 for instructions on turning Airplane mode on or off. Phone network settings From Acer Settings, tap Phone network settings to adust your network settings.
Adjusting Bluetooth settings You can use Bluetooth to exchange information between your smartphone and other mobile devices. Bluetooth connections Tap Acer Settings on the Home screen, or tap Menu and Settings > Wireless & networks. Here you can switch Bluetooth on or off, or enter Bluetooth settings to set a device name and discoverability. Tap Scan for devices to scan for available devices. To connect to a device, tap the device in the list of available devices.
Type Formats Ringtone MP3, MIDI, WAVE, WMA Video recording MPEG-4, H.263 (3GPP and MPEG-4) Video playback MPEG-4, H.263 (3GPP and MPEG-4), H.264, WMV Spinlets Spinlets gives you access to your favorite music, movie and television content. Get your favorite music, photos and videos from your mobile phone and share your favorite Spinlets on social networks, websites and more. Note: Some contents may not be available in some countries.
Exploring Spinlets widgets When you select an album, you will see a Spinlet. To play the featured song, select the red Play button. To play selected songs, select the Music tab and choose which songs you would like to play. To view artist photos, select the Photos tab. To visit the artist's social networks and websites, select the icons located along the bottom of the screen. Sharing your Spinlets You can share your favorite Spinlets in two ways.
Setting the date and time Set the date and time by opening the Applications tab and going to Settings > Date & time. Tip: If you travel frequently or live in an area that uses daylight saving time, activate Automatic from this menu. This will enable your smartphone to set the date and time based on information it receives from the network. Setting alarms There are three predefined alarms on your phone by default. To edit alarm settings, tap Alarm clock in the Applications tab.
Turning on Hearing Aid Compatibility mode To turn on HAC, open the Applications tab, tap Settings > Call settings > Advanced settings > HAC. Resetting your smartphone You may have to perform a reset if your smartphone fails to respond when buttons are pressed or the screen is tapped. Pressing the Reset button interrupts power and restarts the smartphone; it will not erase personal information, but you may lose information from open applications.
Accessories and Tips This chapter shows you how to use accessories with your smartphone, as well as provide useful tips for when you are using your smartphone. Using the headset Your smartphone comes packaged with a headset with built-in microphone for handsfree use when making calls. To use the headset, plug it into the 3.5 mm headphone jack on the phone. When the headset is plugged in, all audio is routed to the headset, and the speakers are turned off.
Appendix FAQ and troubleshooting This section lists frequently asked questions that may arise during the use of your smartphone, and gives easy answers and solutions to these questions. Aspect Question Answer Audio Why is there no sound coming from the device? If the headset is plugged into the device, the speaker is automatically shut off. Disconnect the headset. Check that the device volume setting is not muted. Check that the volume control is not at its lowest setting.
Other sources of help For information on: Refer to: This User Guide, which provides online Programs on your smartphone and additional programs that can be installed reference for using your smartphone. on your smartphone Up-to-date information regarding your smartphone www.acer.com Service enquiries www.acer.com/support/ mobile.acer.com Warnings and precautions • Do not use this product near water. • Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand or table.
lifetime of the battery, charging will not occur at low (below 0 °C / 32 °F) or high (over 45 °C / 113 °F) temperatures. The full performance of a new battery is achieved only after two or three complete charge and discharge cycles. The battery can be charged and discharged hundreds of times, but it will eventually wear out. When the talk and standby times are noticeably shorter than normal, buy a new battery.
Remember to follow any special regulations in force in any area, and always switch off your device when its use is prohibited or when it may cause interference or danger. Use the device only in its normal operating positions. To successfully transmit data files or messages, this device requires a good quality connection to the network. In some cases, transmission of data files or messages may be delayed until such a connection is available.
Potentially explosive environments Switch off your device when in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere and obey all signs and instructions. Potentially explosive atmospheres include areas where you would normally be advised to turn off your vehicle engine. Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death. Switch off the device at refueling points such as near gas pumps at service stations.
4. DO NOT expose your smartphone to extreme temperatures. For example, do not leave your smartphone on the dashboard of a car on a hot day or when temperatures are below freezing point. Also, keep it away from heaters and other sources of heat. 5. DO NOT use or store your smartphone in any location that is dusty, damp or wet. 6. DO use a soft, damp cloth to clean your smartphone. If the surface of the screen becomes soiled, clean it with a soft cloth moistened with diluted window-cleaning solution. 7.
Specifications Performance • Qualcomm MSM 7227, 600 MHz • System memory: • 256 MB of SDRAM • 512 MB of Flash ROM • Google Android operating system Display • 3.2” TFT-LCD resistive touchscreen • 480 x 320 resolution • 262K colors support Multimedia • • • • CD-quality stereo output Mono speaker Microphone Formats supported Type Formats Audio playback MP3, AAC, AMR Ringtone MP3, MIDI, DLS, iMelody, WAVE Video recording MPEG-4, H.263 (3GPP and MPEG-4) Video playback MPEG-4, H.
Battery • High density, rechargeable 1090 mAh Li-Ion Polymer / Li-Ion battery (replaceable) Note: Length of battery operation will depend on power consumption which is based on system resource use. For example, constantly using the backlight or using powerdemanding applications will shorten battery life between charges. Dimensions • Stylish, light and robust design Height 115 mm Width 59.3 mm Thickness 12 mm (12.
Regulatory information Compliant with Russian regulatory certification LCD pixel statement The LCD unit is produced with high-precision manufacturing techniques. Nevertheless, some pixels may occasionally misfire or appear as black or red dots. This has no effect on the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction. Radio device regulatory notice Note: Regulatory information below is for models with wireless LAN and/or Bluetooth only.
Note: Channels 10 through 13 inclusive operate in the band 2446.6 MHz to 2483.5 MHz. There are few possibilities for outdoor use: On private property or on the private property of public persons, use is subject to a preliminary authorization procedure by the Ministry of Defense, with maximum authorized power of 100 mW in the 2446.5 - 2483.5 MHz band. Use outdoors on public property is not permitted. In the departments listed below, for the entire 2.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. RF exposure warning The equipment complies with FCC RF exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. The antenna(s) used for this transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. RF exposure information (SAR) This mobile phone meets the government's requirements for exposure to radio waves.
that may be compatible with their hearing devices. Not all phones have been rated. Phones that have been rated have a label on the box. Your device has been tested for hearing aid device compatibility and has an M3 and/or T3 rating. These ratings are not guarantees. Results will vary, depending on the level of immunity of your hearing device and the degree of your hearing loss. If your hearing device happens to be vulnerable to interference, you may not be able to use a rated phone successfully.
the lower the transmission output of your mobile telephone. The tested SAR of this device is as follows: CE NCC Head (W/kg 10g) Body (W/kg 10g) Head (W/kg 10g) Body (W/kg 10g) 0.949 0.667 0.
Acer Incorporated Date: January 27, 2010 Declaration of Conformity We, Acer Incorporated, of 8F., No. 88, Sec. 1, Hsin Tai Wu Rd., Hsichih, Taipei hsien, 221, Taiwan Declare under sole responsibility that the product: Model: E400 / P400 Description: Smart Handheld To which this declaration relates, is in conformity with the following standards and/or other normative documents: • • • • • • • • • EN 301 511 V9.0.2 EN 300 328 V1.7.1 EN 301 908-1 / -2 V3.2.1 EN 300 440-1 V1.4.1 / EN300 440-2 V1.2.
Index B battery charging ...........................................9 information ....................................49 Bluetooth connections ....................................36 headset ...........................................41 C call history ..............................................20 calls answering .......................................21 ending ............................................21 onscreen options ............................21 camera icons and indicators .......................
