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Acer e300 Series Travel Companion Device ID: _________________________________ Device serial number: _______________________________________ Date of purchase: ____________________________ Place of purchase: _________________________ Table of Contents ^ÅÉê=ÉPMM=pÉêáÉë=qê~îÉä=`çãé~åáçå=ÑÉ~íìêÉ=ÜáÖÜäáÖÜíë KKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKN Powerful system ........................................................................................................... 1 Wide and accurate GPS coverage ................................................................................ 1 Mobile design ............................................................................................................... 1 Battery life .................................................................................................................... 1 Ergonomic features ...................................................................................................... 2 Multimedia programs .................................................................................................. 2 Contacts management programs ................................................................................ 2 Unpack the Acer e300 Series Travel Companion ........................................................... 3 First things first................................................................................................................... 6 póëíÉã=íçìê KKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKS Front and Rear panels ..................................................................................................... 6 Top and bottom views..................................................................................................... 8 Right and left panels ....................................................................................................... 9 mÉêáéÜÉê~äë=íçìêKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKV Car mount kit................................................................................................................... 9 Car mount and car cradle .......................................................................................... 10 Chargers ......................................................................................................................... 11 USB cable........................................................................................................................ 11 ^ÅÉê=ÉPMM=pÉêáÉë=qê~îÉä=`çãé~åáçå=ëÉíìéKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKNO Set up the Acer e300 Series Travel Companion on your vehicle ................................. 13 Start up the Acer e300 Series Travel Companion......................................................... 16 Acer e300 Series Travel Companion fundamentals ........................................................ 20 e~êÇï~êÉ=áåíÉêÑ~ÅÉKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKOM Using the touch screen backlight ................................................................................. 20 Using the SD/MMC slot .............................................................................................. 20 Establishing device-PC connection ............................................................................ 22 Recharging the Acer e300 Series Travel Companion ................................................... 24 `çãã~åÇ=áåíÉêÑ~ÅÉKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKOS Using the hot keys ......................................................................................................... 26 Acer e300 Series Travel Companion i Table of contents Using the Acer e300 Series Travel Companion touch screen ....................................... 27 Using the Main menu panel .......................................................................................... 27 Contacts management...................................................................................................... 29 `çåí~Åíë KKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK OV Multimedia mode.............................................................................................................. 30 jìäíáãÉÇá~=ãçÇÉ=çîÉêîáÉï KKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK PM jmPKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK PM Using MP3....................................................................................................................... 31 mÜçíçKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK PP Using Photo .................................................................................................................... 33 Viewing files in Full Screen mode .............................................................................. 33 Viewing files in Slide Show mode.............................................................................. 34 System configuration........................................................................................................ 35 póëíÉã=ëÉííáåÖë=çîÉêîáÉï KKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK PR `ìëíçãáòáåÖ=ìëÉê=éêÉÑÉêÉåÅÉëKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK PS Volume ........................................................................................................................... 36 Power.............................................................................................................................. 36 Language........................................................................................................................ 37 Date Time ....................................................................................................................... 37 System Info ..................................................................................................................... 37 Misc. ................................................................................................................................ 37 System maintenance and user support ........................................................................... 38 rëáåÖ=óçìê=^ÅÉê=ÉPMM=pÉêáÉë=qê~îÉä=`çãé~åáçå=ë~ÑÉäóKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK PU Driving precautions........................................................................................................ 38 Operating precautions................................................................................................... 39 Storage precautions ....................................................................................................... 42 Accessories and repair precautions ............................................................................... 42 `äÉ~åáåÖ=óçìê=^ÅÉê=ÉPMM=pÉêáÉë=qê~îÉä=`çãé~åáçåKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK QO qêçìÄäÉëÜççíáåÖ=óçìê=^ÅÉê=ÉPMM=pÉêáÉë=qê~îÉä=`çãé~åáçå KKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK QO Recalibrating the screen ................................................................................................ 42 Resetting the Acer e300 Series Travel Companion....................................................... 43 ii Acer e300 Series Travel Companion Table of contents Loading the factory default settings ............................................................................ 44 c^në KKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKQR `ìëíçãÉê=ëìééçêí KKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKQT System specifications ....................................................................................................... 48 e~êÇï~êÉ=ÑÉ~íìêÉëKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKQU pçÑíï~êÉ=ëéÉÅáÑáÅ~íáçåëKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKQU aÉëáÖå=~åÇ=ÉêÖçåçãáÅëKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKQV båîáêçåãÉåí~ä=ëéÉÅáÑáÅ~íáçåëKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKRM oÉÖìä~íçêó=~åÇ=ë~ÑÉíó=åçíáÅÉëKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKRM FCC notice ...................................................................................................................... 51 Notice: Shielded cables.................................................................................................. 51 Notice: Peripheral devices ............................................................................................. 51 Caution........................................................................................................................... 51 Operation conditions..................................................................................................... 51 Notice: Canadian users .................................................................................................. 52 Remarque à l'intention des utilisateurs canadiens ...................................................... 52 Declaration of Conformity for EU countries ................................................................ 52 Important safety instructions........................................................................................ 52 LCD pixel statement....................................................................................................... 54 Radio device regulatory notice ..................................................................................... 54 General........................................................................................................................... 54 European Union (EU)..................................................................................................... 54 List of applicable countries ........................................................................................... 55 The FCC RF safety requirement ..................................................................................... 55 Canada -- Low-power license-exempt radio communication devices (RSS-210) ....... 55 Exposure of humans to RF fields ...