Quick Guide for Acer n10 Handheld
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Contents Just for starters v Check the package contents . . . . . . Your guides . . . . . . . . . . . . . Taking care of your Acer n10 . . . . . . Proper care and usage of your Acer n10 Resetting your Acer n10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Getting started . . . . . v ix ix ix x 1 System requirements . . . . . . Features summary. . . . . . . . Performance . . . . . . . . . Display . . . . . . . . . . . Audio. . . . . . . . . . . .
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Just for starters Check the package contents Just for starters Check the package contents 1 Begin by unpacking. Your Acer n10 box should contain: • • • • • • • • Acer n10 handheld and a stylus Companion CD AC power adapter USB sync cable Quick Guide International Traveller’s Warranty Accessories Catalogue End User Lisence Agreement NOTE: If any of the items listed above are damaged or are not present, contact your authorised Acer reseller immediately.
Just for starters Check the package contents vi 2 Move the “Hard Reset” switch to the “on” position. 3 Connect the power adapter and charge your handheld to full power.
Just for starters Check the package contents 4 Synchronise your handheld with your computer. 5 Turn on and setup your handheld.
Just for starters Check the package contents viii 6 Remove the USB sync cable from your handheld. 7 For more information, refer to the Acer n10 User’s Manual (PDF file) on the companion CD..
Just for starters Your guides Your guides To help you use your Acer n10, we have designed a set of guides: For information on: Refer to: Programs on your handheld The Acer n10 Handheld Manual. Bundled in the Acer n10 Handheld Companion CD, it provides online reference for using your handheld. The Acer n10 Handheld Help. To view Help, tap and then Help. Last-minute updates and detailed technical information The Read Me files.
Just for starters Taking care of your Acer n10 Resetting your Acer n10 You may have to perform a reset if your handheld no longer responds to the buttons on the screen. Performing a soft reset A soft reset allows your handheld to get a fresh start, similar to rebooting a computer. All records and entries are retained after a soft reset. To perform a soft reset: • Using the tip of your stylus, lightly press the reset button inside the hole on the rear panel of your handheld.
Just for starters Taking care of your Acer n10 Performing a hard reset A hard reset will erase all records and entries stored in your handheld. Never perform a hard reset unless a soft reset does not correct your problem. To perform a hard reset, do the following: • Use the tip of your stylus toggle the reset switch to the left (a) and back to the right (b) on the bottom of your handheld.
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Getting started System requirements Getting started This chapter will discuss the following topics: • • • • • System requirements Features Summary System tour Customising your Acer n10 Adding and removing programs System requirements In order to install the Microsoft® ActiveSync® software and use your new Acer n10 with a computer at work or at home, be sure the system(s) meet the following minimum system and program requirements.
Getting started Features summary • Microsoft® Pocket PC 2003 Premium with Microsoft® Outlook 2002 Display • • • • 3.5" Transfeflective TFT LCD 240 x 320 resolution 65536 colour support Microsoft® ClearType technology for clearer, crisper font display Audio • Embedded AC '97 CODEC with CD-quality stereo output • Built-in industry-standard 3.
Getting started Features summary Design and ergonomics • Stylish, light and thin design Specifications Acer n10 measurement Height 130 mm Width 78 mm Depth 16.
Getting started System tour System tour Front view No. Component Description 1 Power button/ LED indicator Press to turn on your handheld (LED lights up green) if it is off and returns to the last screen that was displayed ,and off if it is on. LED status description: • Flashing green - Charging handheld • Steady green - Charging is complete • Flashing red - Alarm indicator 4 2 Internal speaker Outputs sounds from your handheld.
Getting started System tour No. Component Description 5 Quick button for Calendar Activates the Calendar program. 6 Directional pad Enables 5 direction scrolling in various menus and applications. Press the center of the pad on to simulate the function of the Enter key. 7 Quick button for Contacts Activates the Contacts program. 8 Quick button for Inbox Activates the Inbox program. 9 Microphone Inputs audio into your handheld.
Getting started System tour Left view 6 No. Component Description 1 Infrared (IR) port Uses infrared technology to transmit and receive data from other IR-enabled devices. 2 Scroll wheel Scroll up or down to display the text and other information. 3 Start hardware button Hardware button to display the Start menu. 4 SD/MMC slot Accepts a Secure Digital or MultiMedia card.
Getting started System tour Right view No. Component Description 1 Hold switch Slide to lock all buttons and the touch screen from being accidentally pressed. A red dot is visible on the hold switch when in hold state. 2 Record button Activates the Microsoft® Pocket PC’s Record program.
Getting started System tour Top view 8 No. Component Description 1 Stylus holder Secures the stylus to your handheld. 2 CF slot Accepts a Compact Flash card to add memory or I/O functionality. 3 Dummy CF card Use this to protect the CF connector when no card is installed. 4 Earphone jack Connects to audio line-out devices (earphones/headphones).
Getting started Customising your Acer n10 Bottom view No. Component Description 1 2.5 mm DC power connector Connects your handheld’s DC power supply to an AC wall outlet to charge the battery. 2 Mini USB connector Connects your handheld to a portable or desktop computer. 3 Hard reset switch Press to return your handheld settings to the factory defaults. See "Performing a hard reset" on page xi.
Getting started Customising your Acer n10 The Settings window has three tabs—Personal, System, and Connections, each of which has its own set of options. Setting Description Personal Buttons Input Menus Owner Information Password Sounds & Notification Today Assign your favorite programs to any of the Quick buttons. Select an input method, options for word completion and other related settings. Customise what appears on the menu, and enable a pop-up menu from the New button.
Getting started Customising your Acer n10 Setting Remove Programs Screen System Info Description Remove programs from storage memory. Align screen and enable the ClearType feature. Provides system information about your handheld. Connections Beam Connections Define settings for the beam function. Adjust settings for connecting to the Internet or to a local network. Select your handheld’s network adapter and set its properties.
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