Acer Stream (S110) User Guide
© 2010 All Rights Reserved Acer Stream (S110) User Guide First issue: 09/2010 Acer Stream (S110) Smartphone Model number: __________________________________ Serial number: ___________________________________ Date of purchase: ________________________________ Place of purchase: ________________________________
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Table of Contents End User Licence Agreement Features and functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Product registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Setting Up Unpacking your smartphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Getting to know your smartphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using the Camera Camera icons and indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Taking a photo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Shooting a video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Advanced Settings Putting your smartphone in Airplane mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Activating or deactivating connections . . . .
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. • Listen to rich, full-impact audio via Dolby Mobile. • Record 720p video. • Playback 720p video with HDMI output to your TV.
Chapter 1: Setting Up Unpacking your smartphone Your new smartphone comes packed in a protective box. Carefully unpack the box and remove the contents. If any of the following items is missing or damaged, contact your dealer immediately: • • • • • • • Acer Stream (S110) Smartphone Battery Quick Guide USB cable HDMI cable* AC adapter Headset *Optional Getting to know your smartphone Views 18 4 3 1 5 14 15 2 13 12 6 7 16 8 9 1011 17 No.
No. Item Description 7 Home button and indicator Return to the Home screen. Indicator displays incoming call, missed call, unread mail, other messages and battery charge status. 8 Prev/RWD button Skip to previous or rewind media file. 9 Microphone Internal microphone. 10 Play/Pause button Play or pause a media file. 11 Next/FFWD button Skip to next or fast forward media file. 12 Menu button Open the option menu. 13 Back button Go back one menu step; close the keyboard.
Installing a SIM or microSD Card To take full advantage of your smartphone’s telephony capabilities, you must install a SIM card. The SIM card holder is located in the battery bay. Additionally, you may wish to increase your smartphone’s storage by inserting a microSD Card into the slot provided. This is next to the SIM card slot. 1. Turn off the phone by pressing and holding the power button. 2. Open the cover and remove the battery as described in “Installing the battery“ on page 10. 3.
Align the tabs on the side of the battery cover into the slots in the phone. Gently slide the cover until the clips 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. Note: Avoid twisting the cover as it may become damaged.
Chapter 2: 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, then it has been locked and is in sleep mode. To wake your smartphone, press the power button or home button. Your smartphone will display the widgets screen. Tap and drag starting from the bottom left corner to peel the screen and unlock the smartphone. For additional security, you may set an unlock pattern, a set of dots that must be tapped in the correct order to access the phone.
Predictive text Both XT9 Text Input and Android keyboard provide a keyboard with predictive text. As you tap the letters of the word, a selection of words are displayed 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.
Android keyboard The standard Android 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 a key to select alternative characters, such as letters with accents. Additional keys vary depending on the type of text you enter. E.g. a key to add a smiley is available when typing a message. Like other keys, tap and hold for additional options.
The widget screen When you start your smartphone, or wake it from power saving, it will display the Widget screen. This screen protects your smartphone from accidental access and gives you quick access to information and simple controls with widgets. These display information such as the time or weather, or provide additional controls. Some have been pre-installed on your smartphone, while others may be downloaded from the Android Market.
The home screen When you unlock your smartphone it will display the home screen. This screen gives you quick, icon-based access to many of the frequently-used features of your smartphone. The Home screen already features some useful icons, application history and media panel. application history media panel notification bar application dock The top of the screen is empty when you first start using your smartphone.
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 application menu The application menu displays groups of applications in a series of pages. Up to sixteen applications may be displayed per page. The number of pages is displayed at the bottom of the screen. Drag the menu to the left or right to switch pages.
Icon Description New/unread message. Incoming call or active call. Missed call. Wi-Fi signal strength. Bluetooth enabled. Vibrate mode enabled. Cellular signal strength. Airplane mode: Wireless signals disconnected. Disable airplane mode before trying to make a call. 3G connected: You may make a call. 2G connected: You may make a call. SIM card not installed/error. Battery status.
Shortcuts and Folders You can add shortcuts and folders to a free space in the application dock or menu, for example, to display contacts or shortcuts to specific tasks or settings. Pre-defined Shortcuts are available or you can add a Folder. Tap and hold a space on the dock or the application menu. Tap either Shortcuts or Folders; Shortcuts provides a list of specific contacts, addresses and settings, Folders provides a list of contacts or document types.
A red background indicates that the widget may not be placed in the chosen position, usually because widgets may not overlap. The background is green when the position can be used. Drag the widget to the left or right edge of the screen to add it to either extended screen. Drag it to the trash icon to remove it from the screen. Acer Widget Settings From the widget overlay screen, tap the menu button and select Acer Widget Settings to see settings for Acer-designed widgets.
Chapter 3: Managing contacts Managing your contacts Your smartphone features an address book that allows you to save contacts to the internal memory, SIM card or Google. Tap Contacts from the application dock or the Contacts tab from the Phone to view your contacts. If you don’t have any contacts stored on your phone, you can sync your Google account contacts, add a new contact or import any SIM contacts. Press the Menu button to open the menu options. Icon Description Add a new contact.
Tip: Set the phone number to match the type of network as this can determine some functions. I.e. certain applications only recognise ‘Mobile’ numbers as they require a mobile network. Tip: You may also create a contact from an already dialed or received number, see “Saving a dialed number to contacts“ on page 25. 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.
Chapter 4: 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: Wireless connectivity disconnected (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 2G and 3G).
number, you may enter the contact name using the predictive text letters (2 for ‘a’, ‘b’ or ‘c’; 3 or ‘d’, ‘e’ or ‘f’; etc.). If the letter combinations match a contact name, it will be displayed. If the contact you need is displayed, simply tap the contact name to make a call. Dialing a number from Call Log Your call history can be viewed by tapping the Call Log tab. It displays recent received, dialed, and missed calls. Tap a number to redial. To view details of the call, tap .
Answering or declining a call When you have an incoming call, the number will be shown on the screen. To accept or decline the call, tap the appropriate button. If you are answering a call from a locked state, slide the bar to answer the call. To reject a call from a locked state, press the power button. Ending a call To end a call, press End Call from the voice call screen. Voice call options Using the speakerphone The speakerphone function allows you to make calls without having to hold your smartphone.
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 are connected, tap to add a second call. When both calls to start the conference call. Viewing missed calls Missed calls will be displayed by the call indicator in the Notification area with the icon . You can also view missed calls from the Notification area. 1.
Chapter 5: Messaging This chapter shows you how to set up and use the SMS and MMS functions of your smartphone. All 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.
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. Icon Description Call selected contact. Convert the SMS to an MMS, allowing you to add a subject to the message.
Receiving MMS messages When a new MMS message arrives, a message icon appears on the notification bar and a notification message is displayed. 1. Open Messaging to view a summary of the message. 2. Tap Download to download the message content. Note: Downloads can take a long time, depending on your connection quality. If you reply or open another application, the download will be stopped. Important: You may be charged to download message content, especially if you are roaming.
Chapter 6: 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. To view your browsing history, bookmarks or frequently visited sites, open the browser then press and hold the back button. You may open multiple pages.
Voice Search You can search the Internet using your voice. Open Voice Search from the application menu, or press and hold the Search button. State your query when you see the “Speak now” prompt. Note: Voice search is available only in English and in certain regions. 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.
Setting up Email Your smartphone enables you to access your email. Most popular ISPs can be set up in two steps. Pull up the Applications menu and then tap Email to start setting up your email access. If necessary, enter your email address and tap Manual setup to enter the parameters manually. Tap Next to finish the setup process. The combined inbox feature of your smartphone allows you to view emails from multiple accounts in a single inbox.
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 menu to open the Android Market. Here you can obtain a variety of add-on programs and applications to enhance the functionality of your smartphone. The first time you access the Android Market, you will need to read and accept the Terms of Service.
• 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 http://www.urfooz.com. Note: urFooz, Fooz Avatars, Fooz Creator, Fooz Card, and Fooz World are trademarks or registered trademarks of Fuhu, Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries.
Chapter 7: Using the Camera Your smartphone features a 5-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 using the camera. To activate the camera, press and hold the camera button until the phone vibrates, or open the Applications menu and tap Camera.
• • • • • • • • • Contrast Effect Review Duration ISO Auto Exposure Store location JPEG Quality Anti Banding Reset to Default Taking a photo 1. 2. 3. 4. Ensure you have adjusted the parameters described above. Frame your subject and steady your smartphone. Zoom in or out as needed. Auto focus: Press the camera button down halfway to focus. The focus frame will turn green. Push the button down the rest of the way to take the photo. Note: Zoom is only available in certain resolutions.
Supported formats Type Formats Image JPEG Video MPEG-4, H.263 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 it in Gallery by tapping the thumbnail icon in the left side of the screen. Alternatively, open the Application menu and tap Gallery. From Gallery you can share the file directly using various services. Note: Share options vary depending on the file type.
Chapter 8: Advanced Settings Putting your smartphone in Airplane mode You can enter Airplane mode (also known as flight mode) to turn off telephone and Bluetooth functions and use your smartphone as a handheld device during a flight. Check with your airline to make sure this is permitted onboard. Switch your smartphone off during takeoff and landing as it may interfere with aircraft electronic systems. Turning Airplane mode on or off Note: When Airplane mode is active, the area.
Adjusting connection settings This section will show you how to adjust detailed settings for your phone, data, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connections. Item Description Airplane mode Disable all wireless connections so you can safely use this device onboard an aircraft. Wi-Fi Turn the Wi-Fi function on or off. Wi-Fi settings Set up and manage your wireless access points. Bluetooth Turn the Bluetooth function on or off.
Tip: When you are traveling, manually selecting a network may help to reduce your roaming charges. Check with your home service provider for the network offering the most competitive rates at your destination. 1. Open the Applications menu and tap Settings > Wireless & networks > Mobile networks > Network operators. 2. Your phone will search for available networks. 3. Select your preferred network from the list generated. You phone will attempt to register on the selected network. 4.
Connecting to a PC If you wish to transfer information between the microSD Card in your phone and your computer, you can connect your phone to a PC using the supplied USB cable. Plug the USB sync cable into the micro USB connector on your smartphone. Plug the USB client connector into an available USB port on your computer. Tap the USB icon in the notification bar and next to “Use as a USB Drive”, tap On. You will now be able to see the microSD Card in your phone as a drive in your computer’s file explorer.
• • • • • Setting your favorite stations Recording Listening to recordings Frequency settings Radio themes Multimedia playback Your smartphone comes supplied with a variety of programs that you can use to enjoy multimedia content. nemoPlayer Open nemoPlayer from the applications menu to play media you have stored on your phone. nemoPlayer enables you to listen to music, view video clips and pictures in the following formats.
Browsing genres To browse the Gallery by genre, tap the Genres button on the bottom left corner of the screen. You will see a new screen with a list of different genres. Tap on the genre you wish to view. Sort To sort through Spinlets by Name, Ratings, or Newest content, select the Sort button at the bottom of the screen. Search To search the Gallery for a specific name, select the Search button at the bottom right corner of the screen.
Media server Your phone can act as a digital media server using UPnP technology. This means that you can use it to send media content to other UPnP-enabled home entertainment devices that are connected to a home wireless network. To set up the media server, open the Applications menu and tap Media server. You will need to enable Share contents before you can start using the service. You may select to share your Video, Photo or Music content from Shared content settings.
Managing applications Warning! Make sure you trust the source of any program you install. If you are not sure of the source, do not install a program. Installing programs from unknown sources increases your risk of virus attacks and theft of personal and private data. You can remove programs installed on your smartphone to free up extra storage memory. Tap and hold a program icon from the applications menu and drag it into the trash can on the bottom left hand corner.
Turn off your phone, then press and hold the power until you feel your smartphone vibrate and/or you see the Acer logo screen. Press and hold the Volume up and Volume down buttons. Use the Volume down button to select Clean boot: Yes. Press the camera button to confirm.
Chapter 9: 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, and listening to the radio. To use the headset, plug it into the 3.5 mm headphone jack at the top of the phone. When the headset is plugged in, all audio is routed to the headset, and the speakers are turned off.
1. Open the Applications menu and tap Settings > Wireless & networks > Mobile networks > Access Point Names. 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.
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: Up-to-date information regarding your smartphone http://www.acer.com Service enquiries http://www.acer.com/support/ http://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. If the product falls, it could be seriously damaged. • Slots and openings are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating.
times, but it will eventually wear out. When the talk and standby times are noticeably shorter than normal, buy a new battery. Use only Acer approved batteries, and recharge your battery only with Acer approved chargers designated for this device. Unplug the charger from the electrical plug and the device when not in use. Do not leave a fully charged battery connected to the ac charger, since overcharging may shorten its lifetime. If left unused, a fully charged battery will lose its charge over time.
is completed. Parts of the device are magnetic. Metallic materials may be attracted to the device, and persons with hearing aids should not hold the device to the ear with the hearing aid. Do not place credit cards or other magnetic storage media near the device, because information stored on them may be erased. Medical devices Operation of any radio transmitting equipment, including wireless phones, may interfere with the functionality of inadequately protected medical devices.
where blasting operations are in progress. Areas with a potentially explosive atmospheres are often, but not always, clearly marked. They include below deck on boats, chemical transfer or storage facilities, vehicles using liquefied petroleum gas (such as propane or butane), and areas where the air contains chemicals or particles such as grain, dust or metal powders. Follow any restrictions. Do not use the device where blasting is in progress.
Taking care of your smartphone 1. DO take care not to scratch the screen of your smartphone. Keep the screen clean. When working with your smartphone, use your finger or fingernail. Never use an actual pen or pencil or other sharp object on the screen surface. 2. DO NOT expose your smartphone to rain or moisture. Do not let water enter the circuitry through the front panel buttons or expansion slots. In general, treat your smartphone as you would a mobile phone or other small electronic device. 3.
Specifications Performance • Qualcomm QSD 8250, 1 GHz • System memory: • 512 MB of RAM • 512 MB of ROM • Google Android operating system Display • 3.7” AMOLED capacitive touchscreen • 800 x 480 resolution • 16.7M colors support Multimedia • • • • • CD-quality stereo output Mono speaker Omni-directional microphone Dolby Mobile Formats supported Type Formats Audio playback MP3, AMR, WMA Ringtone MP3, MIDI, iMelody, WAVE, WMA Video recording 3GP, MPEG-4, H.263 Video playback 3GP, MPEG-4, H.
Expansion • microSD memory card (up to 32 GB) Battery • High density, rechargeable 1400 mAh Lithium-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 119.5 mm Width 63 mm Thickness 11.
Regulatory information Compliant with Russian regulatory certification RoHS compliance This product is in compliance with Directive 2002/95/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 January 2003, on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS) and its amendments. 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.
Wireless operation channels for different domains N. America 2.412-2.462 GHz Ch01 through Ch11 Japan 2.412-2.484 GHz Ch01 through Ch14 Europe ETSI 2.412-2.472 GHz Ch01 through Ch13 France: Restricted wireless frequency bands Some areas of France have a restricted frequency band. The worst case maximum authorized power indoors is: • 10 mW for the entire 2.4 GHz band (2400 MHz - 2483.5 MHz) • 100 mW for frequencies between 2446.5 MHz and 2483.
List of National Codes This equipment may be operated in the following countries: Country Austria Belgium Cyprus Czech Republic Denmark Estonia Finland France Germany Greece Hungary Ireland Italy Latvia Lithuania Luxembourg ISO 3166 2 letter code AT BE CY CZ DK EE FI FR DE GR HU IE IT LV LT LU Country ISO 3166 2 letter code Malta MT Netherlands NT Poland PL Portugal PT Slovakia SK Slovenia SL Spain ES Sweden SE United Kingdom GB Iceland IS Liechtenstein LI Norway NO Switzerland CH Bulgaria BG Romania RO
This phone is designed and manufactured not to exceed the emission limits for exposure to radio frequency (RF) energy set by the Federal Communications Commission of the U.S. Government. The exposure standard for wireless mobile phones employs a unit of measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR. The SAR limit set by the FCC is 1.6 W/kg.
M-Ratings: Phones rated M3 or M4 meet FCC requirements and are likely to generate less interference with hearing devices than phones that are not labeled. M4 is the better/ higher of the two ratings. T-Ratings: Phones rated T3 or T4 meet FCC requirements and are likely to be more usable with a hearing device's telecoil ("T Switch" or "Telephone Switch") than unrated phones. T4 is the better/higher of the two ratings. Important: This device does not support VoIP.
reach the network. In general the following applies: The closer you are to a base station, 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) 0.76 0.625 0.
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A applications dock ...................................17 B battery charging .........................................11 information ....................................57 Bluetooth connections ....................................41 headset ...........................................48 C call log ....................................................25 calls answering .......................................26 ending a call ...................................26 voice call options ...........................
