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Manual for Acer n50 Handheld COPYRIGHT Copyright © 2004 Acer Inc. or its subsidiaries All Rights Reserved. Printed in Taiwan. Acer n50 Handheld Manual Original issue: November 2004 Acer and the Acer logo are registered trademarks of Acer Inc. Microsoft, ActiveSync, Outlook, Pocket Outlook, Windows, Windows NT, and the Windows logo are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Microsoft products are licensed to OEMs by Microsoft Licensing, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Microsoft Corporation. Other company's product names or trademarks are used herein for identification purpose only and belong to their respective companies. Changes may be made periodically to the information in this publication without obligation to notify any person of such revision or changes. Such changes will be incorporated in new editions of this Manual or supplementary documents and publications. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopy, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Acer Inc. DISCLAIMER AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY Acer and its subsidiaries makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Acer and its subsidiaries assume no responsibility for any damage or loss resulting from the use of this Acer n50 Handheld Manual. NOTES Record the serial number, purchase date, and place of purchase information in the space provided below. The serial number is recorded on the label affixed to your Acer n50. All correspondence concerning your unit should include the serial number, and purchase information. Acer n50 Handheld S/N: _______________________________________ Purchase Date: ____________________________ Place of Purchase: _________________________ About this Manual About this Manual Welcome to the Acer n50 Handheld Manual. This Manual is designed to help you get up and running quickly with your new Acer n50--a Windows® Powered Pocket PC 2004 handheld. It describes all you need to know about how to use your handheld as well as the application programs that come with it. This Manual will discuss the following topics: · · · · · · · · A tour of the Acer n50 system Setup and maintenance procedures Viewing and entering data Using the application programs bundled with your handheld Taking advantage of your handheld's expansion features Synchronising data between your handheld and your computer Connecting your handheld to a computer, a network, or the Internet Personalising your handheld with your own preference settings This Manual introduces you to the many ways your Acer n50 can help you organise and manage both business and personal information to make your everyday activities a more productive and satisfying experience. iii About this Manual iv First things first Your guides First things first We would like to thank you for making Acer n50 your choice for your handheld needs. Your new sleek Acer n50 is a multi-functional tool packed with user-friendly features and high-performance applications designed to make organising workrelated information and synchronising it with your personal activities a time-efficient task. We hope you enjoy using your Acer n50 as much as we enjoyed creating it for you. Use your Acer n50 to effectively manage information related to both business and personal tasks. · Software installation and new applications · Use the Microsoft® Pocket PC 2003 second edition software to perform organising and computing tasks · Synchronise the information on your computer with the information on your handheld using Microsoft® ActiveSync® · Get connected to the Internet with the Microsoft® Pocket Internet Explorer · Create an on-the-go backup file · Expand your handheld's capabilities using either the built-in SD/MMC slot or the CF slot · Exchange information between devices that have Bluetooth®(optional) / WLAN(optional) capabilities. · Beam information to another IR-enabled device · Customise your handheld based on your personal requirements and preferences Your guides To help you use your Acer n50, we have designed a set of guides: For information on: Programs on your handheld Refer to: This Manual. Bundled in the Acer n50 Handheld Companion CD, it provides online reference for using your Acer n50. The Acer n50 Handheld Help. To view Help, tap and then Help. Programs on your handheld Additional programs that can be installed on your handheld Connecting to and synchronising with your computer The Acer n50 Handheld Companion CD. The Acer n50 Handheld Quick Guide. ActiveSync Help on your computer. To view Help, click Help and then Microsoft ActiveSync Help. v First things first Package contents For information on: Last-minute updates and detailed technical information Refer to: The Read Me files. Located in the Microsoft ActiveSync folder on your computer and on the Acer n50 Handheld Companion CD. http://www.acer.com/ Up-to-date information regarding your handheld Service Enquiries http://global.acer.com/support/index.htm Package contents Your Acer n50 comes packed in a cardboard box. Carefully unpack the box and remove the contents. If any of the following items are missing or damaged, contact your dealer immediately: · Acer n50 handheld · Stylus · Cradle (for n50 Premium) or Sync Cable ( USB Client, DC-in ) (for n50) · AC Power Adapter · Slip Case · Acer n50 Handheld Quick Guide · Acer n50 Handheld Companion CD · End User License Agreement · International Travellers Warranty · Battery Pack Maintaining your Acer n50 This section provides information on the following: · Proper care and usage of your handheld · Resetting your handheld Proper care and usage of your Acer n50 Your Acer n50's rugged and tough construction is designed to provide you with years of reliable and trouble-free service. Observing the following general maintenance procedures will help ensure this: 1 Take care not to scratch the screen of your handheld. Keep the screen clean. When working with your handheld, use the supplied stylus or plastic-tipped pens intended for use with touch-sensitive screens. Never use an actual pen or pencil or other sharp object on the screen surface. Your handheld is not waterproof and should not be exposed to rain or moisture. Under extreme conditions, water may enter the circuitry through the front panel buttons or expansion slots. In general, treat your handheld as you would a pocket calculator or other small electronic device. Take care not to drop your handheld or subject it to any strong impact. Do not place your handheld in your back pocket; if you sit on it, you may damage it. 2 3 vi First things first Maintaining your Acer n50 4 Protect your handheld from temperature extremes. For example, do not leave your handheld on the dashboard of a car on a hot day or on a day when temperatures are below the freezing point. Also, keep it away from heaters and other sources of heat. Do not use or store your handheld in any location that is extremely dusty, damp or wet. Always use the (included) SD dummy card to protect the connectors when not in use. Use a soft, damp cloth to clean your handheld. If the surface of the screen becomes soiled, clean it with a soft cloth moistened with diluted window-cleaning solution. 5 6 Resetting your Acer n50 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 buttom of your handheld. 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. When you perform your next ActiveSync operation, you can restore any data that you previously synchronised to your computer. To perform a hard reset: 1. Press and hold the Today and Messaging (a) buttons on your Handheld. vii First things first Locking your Acer n50 2. While holding the Today and Messaging buttons, Using the tip of your stylus, lightly press the reset button inside the hole (b) on the left side of your handheld. 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 the ROM storage, will be erased. Locking your Acer n50 Your handheld is not just a financial investment but a wealthy source of personal information, some of which may be confidential so it is only logical to protect it from any unauthorized access. The security setting of your handheld gives you the option of assigning a lock password that will be required for access after a set period of inactivity. To assign a password 1 2 3 Tap , Settings. On the Personal tab, tap Password. Select a password option. · Simple 4 digit password · Strong alphanumeric password Define the period of inactivity before the password will be required for access. Enter password then retype it to confirm. 4 5 viii First things first Installing Software on Your Acer n50 Installing Software on Your Acer n50 When installing software on your Acer n50, you may receive the message: The program you have installed may not display properly because it was designed for a previous version of Microsoft® Windows MobileTM software. If you receive this message, perform the following steps: 1 2 Tap ok to continue installing the software. Run the software in portrait mode. See "Changing Display to Portrait Screen Orientations." Changing Display to Portrait Screen Orientations To change the display setting on your Handheld: 1 2 3 4 Tap , Settings. On the System tab, tap Screen icon. The Screen Orientation options are displayed. Make your selection and press the OK button. Your display screen is now in the new orientation. NOTE: Most applications will work with Windows Mobile 2003 Second Edition when using portrait mode. NOTE: The Acer n50 has the Windows Mobile 2003 Second Edition operating system installed. Most PDA software packages currently available were designed for previous versions of the Windows Mobile operating system. If you need technical assistance with the software you are trying to install, contact the software manufacturer. Acer does not provide support for third-party electronics and accessories. Support for all third-party electronics and accessories is provided by the original manufacturer of the product. ix First things first Installing Software on Your Acer n50 x Contents About this Manual First things first Your guides . . . . . . . . . . . . . Package contents . . . . . . . . . . . Maintaining your Acer n50 . . . . . . . Proper care and usage of your Acer n50 Resetting your Acer n50 . . . . . . . Locking your Acer n50 . . . . . . . . . Installing Software on Your Acer n50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii v .v . vi . vi . vi . vii viii . ix 1 Getting started System requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . Features summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Proprietary 26-pin I/O connector . . . . . . Connectivity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Expansion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Design and ergonomics . . . . . . . . . . Acer n50 tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Front view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Left view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Top view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bottom view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Preparing to use your Acer n50 . . . . . . . . Installing the Microsoft® ActiveSync® software Connecting the computer . . . . . . . . . Charging your Acer n50 . . . . . . . . . . Setting up your Acer n50 . . . . . . . . . Performing the first synchronisation process . Command interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . Handheld buttons and the stylus . . . . . . Today screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Start menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Command bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pop-up menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 .1 .1 .1 .1 .2 .2 .2 .2 .2 .2 .4 .4 .5 .6 .7 .7 .8 .9 .10 .12 .13 .15 .15 .15 .16 .16 .17 2 Entering data in your Acer n50 Using the input panel . . . . . To type with the soft keyboard To use Letter Recognizer . . To use Block Recognizer . . . To use Transcriber . . . . . Writing on the screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 .19 .20 .20 .21 .21 .21 1 To write on the screen . . . Drawing on the screen . . . . To create a drawing . . . . Recording a message . . . . . To create a recording . . . To play a recording . . . . Using My Text . . . . . . . . To insert a My Text message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 24 24 26 26 26 27 27 3 Managing applications and information Opening an application . . . . . Switching between applications . Finding and organising information To use Find . . . . . . . . . To use File Explorer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 29 29 31 31 32 4 Managing Microsoft® Pocket Outlook applications Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Scheduling an appointment . . . . . Creating a meeting request . . . . . Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Creating a contact . . . . . . . . . Finding a contact . . . . . . . . . Tasks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Creating a task . . . . . . . . . . Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Creating a note . . . . . . . . . . Messaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . Synchronising email messages . . . . Connecting directly to an email server Using the Message list . . . . . . . Composing a message . . . . . . . Managing email messages and folders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 33 35 36 37 37 38 39 39 41 41 42 42 42 43 43 44 5 Managing Microsoft® Pocket PC 2003 companion programs Pocket Word . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . To create a new file . . . . . . . . . . . To use the Pocket Word file list . . . . . . To enter information. . . . . . . . . . . Pocket Excel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Creating a new workbook . . . . . . . . To create a Pocket Excel file list . . . . . . MSN® Messenger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Setting up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Working with contacts . . . . . . . . . . Chatting with contacts . . . . . . . . . . Microsoft® Windows MediaTM Player for Pocket PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 45 45 46 46 49 49 49 51 51 51 52 53 2 Contents Microsoft® Reader for Pocket PC . . Using the Guidebook . . . . . Getting books on your Acer n50 Using the Library . . . . . . . Opening a book . . . . . . . Reading a book . . . . . . . Using Reader features. . . . . Removing a book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 .54 .54 .54 .54 .55 .56 .57 6 Backup and restore data 59 Backup function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 AutoBackup function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61 Restore function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61 7 Using expansion features Using an SD/CF card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Inserting an SD/CF card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Removing an SD/CF card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using an USB thumb drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Inserting an USB thumb drive - Connecting the Cradle . . Removing an USB thumb drive - Connecting the Cradle . . Inserting an USB thumb drive - Connecting the Sync cable . Removing an USB thumb drive - Connecting the Sync cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 .65 .65 .66 .66 .66 .66 .67 .67 8 Exchanging and updating data using ActiveSync . ® ® 69 71 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71 .71 .72 .72 .73 .74 .75 .75 .75 .75 .75 Using ActiveSync .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69 9 Getting connected Transferring items using infrared or Bluetooth®(optional) To send information via infrared . . . . . . . . . Connecting to the Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . To create a modem connection to an ISP . . . . . . To create a connection to an ISP over Bluetooth® . . To create a wireless Ethernet connection to an ISP . . Connecting to a network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . To create a modem connection to a network . . . . To create a wireless Ethernet connection to a network To create a connection to a network over Bluetooth® Get help on connecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Using Microsoft® Pocket Internet Explorer Mobile Favorites folder . . . . . . . . Favorite links . . . . . . . . . . . Mobile favorites . . . . . . . . . . Using Pocket Internet Explorer . . . . . To view mobile favorites and channels . To browse the Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 .77 .77 .77 .78 .79 .79 3 11 Customising your handheld Adjusting handheld settings . . Adding and removing programs Adding programs . . . . . Removing programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 81 81 81 83 Appendix A: Exchanging and updating data using Bluetooth® Utility (optional) Bluetooth® Utility . . Bluetooth® Settings . Bluetooth® Manager . Bluetooth® Browser . Remote Device Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 85 86 86 87 87 Appendix B: Regulation & safety notices Energy Star Guidelines Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FCC notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Notice: Shielded cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Notice: Peripheral devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Operation conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Notice: Canadian users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Remarque à l'intention des utilisateurs canadiens . . . . . . . . . . . Declaration of Conformity for EU countries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Important safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LCD pixel statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Macrovision® copyright protection notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Radio Device Regulatory Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . European Union (EU) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . List of Applicable Countries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The FCC RF safety requirement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Canada - Low power license-exempt radio communication devices (RSS-210) Exposure of humans to RF fields (RSS-102) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 91 91 91 92 92 92 92 92 92 93 94 94 94 94 95 95 95 95 96 Appendix C: Wireless communication Tray Icon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Activating the wireless feature . . . . . . . . Configuring the wireless settings . . . . . . . Main configuration of utility . . . . . . . . . Status Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . When use click a 'Configure' button . . . . When use click a 'More' button (DHCP IP case) When use click a 'More' button (Static IP case) SiteSurvey Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . Version Tab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 . . 98 . . 99 . 100 . 101 . 101 . 101 . 102 . 103 . 103 . 105 4 1 Getting started System requirements 1 Getting started This chapter will discuss the following topics: · · · · · Basic requirements Feature highlights of your Acer n50 Acer n50 system tour Step-by-step procedures on how to prepare your handheld for use Basic concepts in using your handheld System requirements In order to install the Microsoft® ActiveSync® software and use your new Acer n50 with a computer at work or at home, be sure the system(s) meet the following minimum system and program requirements. · · · · · · · · Intel® Pentium® processor (minimum 233 MHz) 64 MB RAM 120 MB disk space CD-ROM drive USB port or Infrared port SVGA (or compatible) graphics card supporting 256 colours Microsoft® Windows XP, 2000, ME or 98SE Microsoft® Internet Explorer 4.01 Features summary Performance · Intel® PXA27X Application Processor with Intel XScale technology · System memory: ­ 64 MB SDRAM for application storage ­ 64 MB / 128 MB Flash ROM for operating system · Microsoft® Windows MobileTM 2003 Second Edition with Outlook® 2002 Display · 3.5" Transflective TFT LCD · 240 x 320 resolution · 65536 colour support · Microsoft® ClearType technology for clearer, crisper font display 1 1 Getting started Features summary Audio · · · · Embedded AC '97 CODEC with CD-quality stereo output Built-in industry standard 2.5 mm stereo earphone jack , 4 ring type Built-in mono primary speaker Built-in mono auxiliary speaker Proprietary 26-pin I/O connector · · · · USB Host (female) USB Client(male) Serial DC power in Connectivity · SIR (Serial Infrared) capability · Bluetooth® 1.2(optional) · IEEE 802.11b WLAN (optional) Expansion · SD/MMC slot (SDIO compatible) and CF slot · USB Host1.1 Battery · Rechargeable 1040 mAH Lithium iron battery · 8 hours operation time for normal usage (when backlight is inactive) 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 power-demanding applications will shorten battery life between charges. · 3 hour charging time from empty to full capacity Design and ergonomics · Stylish, light and thin design Specifications Height Width Depth Weight · User-friendly navigation features Dimensions 120 mm 70 mm 17.4 mm 150 g (including stylus) 2 1 Getting started Features summary ­ 5-way directional pad for one-hand operation ­ Quick buttons for easy launch of commonly-used applications ­ Start button for one-tap access to all available applications 3 1 Getting started Acer n50 tour Acer n50 tour Front view No. 1 Component Power / Bluetooth® / 802.11b WLAN LED indicator Description Power LED indicator. - status description: · Flashing green - Charging · Steady green - Charging complete · Flashing red - Alarm indicator, email receiving Bluetooth / 802.11b WLAN LED indicator. - status description: · Flashing blue - Bluetooth / 802.11b WLAN is on 2 3 Microphone Quick button for Today Quick button for Calendar Directional pad Inputs audio into your handheld. Displays the Today screen. For more information on this screen, refer to page 15. Activates the Calendar program. For more information on this program, refer to page 33. Enables 5 direction scrolling in various menus and applications. Press the center of the pad on to simulate the function of the Enter key. 4 5 4 1 Getting started Acer n50 tour No. 6 Component Quick button for Contacts Quick button for Messaging Description Activates the Contacts program. For more information on this program, refer to page 37. Activates the Messaging program. For more information on this program, refer to page 42. 7 NOTE: If your handheld is turned off, pressing any Quick button turns on the handheld and opens the program assigned to that button. Left view No. 1 Label Soft Reset Description Using the tip of your stylus, lightly press the reset button inside the hole on the buttom of your handheld. Press to turn on your handheld on (power LED lights up green) if it is off and returns to the last screen that was displayed and off if it is on. Slide to lock all buttons from being accidentally pressed when handheld is placed in pocket or bag. A red dot is visible on the hold switch when in hold state. 2 Power button 3 Hold switch Using the backlight If lighting conditions make it difficult for you to see the information on your handheld, use the backlight to illuminate your screen. To activate the backlight: · Press the power button and hold it down for about two seconds. Release the button when the backlight turns on. · To turn off the backlight, press the power button and hold it down for two seconds. Release the button when the backlight turns off. 5 1 Getting started Acer n50 tour Top view No. 1 Label IR port Description Uses infrared techbology to transmit and receive data from other IR-enabled devices. Secures the stylus to your handheld. To use the stylus, remove from its holder and hold it as you would hold a pen or pencil. 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 handheld. Use this to protect the CF connector when no card is installed. 2 Stylus holder 3 SD/CF slot 4 Dummy CFcard Earphone jack 5 Connects to audio line-out devices (earphones/headphones). 6 1 Getting started Preparing to use your Acer n50 Bottom view No. 1 Label Proprietary 26-pin I/O connector Description Connects your handheld to a portable or desktop computer and DC power supply to an AC wall outlet to charge the battery. - USB Host - USB Client - Serial - DC power in Unlatches the battery to remove the battery pack. 2 Battery release latch Battery bay 3 Houses the computer's battery pack. Preparing to use your Acer n50 Perform the following easy installation tasks to begin using your handheld: · · · · · Install the Microsoft® ActiveSync® software in your computer Connecting the computer Charge your handheld Set up your handheld Perform the first ActiveSync operation 7 1 Getting started Preparing to use your Acer n50 Installing the Microsoft® ActiveSync® software The main function of the Microsoft® ActiveSync® software is to synchronise the information on your computer with the information on your handheld. Synchronisation compares the data on your handheld with your computer and updates the information on both locations. This will then served as a backup data in case something happens to your handheld. The following instructions tells you how to install the ActiveSync® software. Important installation notes · Before installing ActiveSync, make sure that your handheld cradle is not yet connected to your computer. Connect the cradle only after you have finished installing ActiveSync. · If you don't have Microsoft® Outlook® 98 or later installed, please install Microsoft® Outlook® 2002 now. Even if you have Outlook 98 or Outlook 2000 installed, you are encouraged to upgrade to Outlook 2002. · It is recommended that users install Outlook 2002 from this CD before installing ActiveSync. · Do not copy the ActiveSync files to your computer's hard disk. You must use the Acer n50 Handheld Companion CD to place the files in their proper locations and to decompress the files. To install the Microsoft® ActiveSync® software 1 2 3 4 5 6 Exit any open programs, including those that run at startup, and disable any virusscanning software. Insert the Acer n50 Handheld Companion CD into the computer's CD-ROM drive. The CD's welcome page appears. Click the animated forward icon to go to the next screen. Click the Start Here tab on the right side of the screen. Read the instructions and installation notes indicated on the Start Here screen. Click the buttons on the left pane to install each of the individual applications. · Outlook 2002 (recommended) · ActiveSync® 3.7.1 After installation, the ActiveSync icon will appear on your computer's system tray (on the lower right-hand corner of the screen). Refer to the ActiveSync software online Help for information on how to use the software. If at any time, you would like to restart this setup program, simply re-insert the CD into the CD-ROM drive. 8 1 Getting started Preparing to use your Acer n50 Connecting the computer The sync cable that comes with your handheld enables you to synchronise the information on your handheld with the data in your computer using ActiveSync technology. NOTE: If you are using the 3-in-one sync cable (an optional accessory), please do not plug the USB host into the USB client. To connect the computer Connecting the Sync cable 1 2 3 Plug the sync cable into the 26-pin I/O connector on the bottom of your handheld. Plug the AC adapter into any AC current outlet. Plug the USB client connector into an available USB port on your computer. Connecting the Cradle 1 Connect the AC adapter cord to the power socket at the back of the cradle. 9 1 Getting started Preparing to use your Acer n50 2 3 Plug the AC adapter into any AC current outlet. Plug the USB client connector into an available USB port on your computer. Charging your Acer n50 For initial use, you need to charge your handheld for three hours. After that, you can charge it for a few minutes each day to recharge the battery to full capacity. Normally, you can use your handheld for 8 straight hours of operation (backlight inactive) before you need to recharge the battery. To charge your Acer n50 Insert the battery pack into the battery bay (a), then slide the battery release switch to the locked position (b).. 10 1 Getting started Preparing to use your Acer n50 NOTE: To take the battery pack out, first slide the battery release switch to the unlocked position, then pull the battery pack out of the bay. Connecting the Sync cable 1 2 Plug the sync cable into the 26-pin I/O connector on the bottom of your handheld. Plug the AC adapter into any AC current outlet and charge the device for at least 4 hours. Connecting the Cradle 1 2 Connect the AC adapter cord to the power socket at the back of the cradle. Plug the AC adapter into any AC current outlet and charge the device for at least 4 hours. Power LED status during charging: · Charging - LED indicator flashes green · Charging complete - LED indicator steady green 11 1 Getting started Preparing to use your Acer n50 If the battery level becomes low in the course of normal use, a status icon appears on the handheld screen indicating low or very low battery status. Perform an ActiveSync operation to back up your data; then recharge the battery. If your handheld shuts down (i.e., battery is competely drained out) you have about 72 hours (3 days) to recharge the battery before you lose all data on your handheld's internal memory. Setting up your Acer n50 After you have initially charged your handheld for three hours, you can now set it up. Refer to the instructions below. To set up your Acer n50 1 Turn on your handheld by pressing the power button on the left side.See "Left view" on page 5, for the location of the power button. 2 Follow the onscreen instructions to set up your handheld. 12 1 Getting started Preparing to use your Acer n50 Performing the first synchronisation process After completing the setup procedures you can now perform the first ActiveSync operation with the help of the 'New Partnership' setup wizard. This wizard will help you: · Set up a partnership so you can synchronise information between your handheld and your computer · Customise your synchronisation settings To perform the first synchronisation process 1 Connect the sync cable to your handheld. 13 1 Getting started Preparing to use your Acer n50 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. The first synchronisation process will automatically begin when you finish using the wizard. After your first synchronisation, take a look at Calendar, Contacts, and Tasks on your handheld. You'll notice that information you've stored in Microsoft Outlook on your computer has been copied to your handheld, and you didn't have to type a word. Disconnect your handheld from your computer and you're ready to go! Once you have set up ActiveSync and completed the first synchronisation process, you can initiate synchronisation from your handheld. To switch to ActiveSync on your handheld, tap , and then tap ActiveSync. 14 1 Getting started Command interface Command interface Handheld buttons and the stylus Your handheld has hardware buttons that control actions and scroll functions, and a stylus for selecting items and entering information. On your handheld, 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. Drag in a list to select multiple items. · Tap and hold. Tap and hold the stylus on an item to see a list of actions available for that item. On the pop-up menu that appears, tap the action you want to perform. Today screen The center of the Today screen provides, at a glance, information that you need for the day. Tap an item to view or edit details. At the top to the screen are status icons. Tap an icon to view details or change options. These icons appear at the top of every screen on your handheld device, not just the Today screen. When you turn on your handheld device for the first time each day, or after hours of inactivity, the Today screen is displayed. You can also display it by tapping and then Today. 15 1 Getting started Command interface Start menu From the Start menu, you can select programs, settings and Help topics. To display the Start menu, from the top of any screen tap . Command bar At the bottom of the screen is the command bar. You can use its menus and buttons to perform tasks in programs. Depending upon which program you are using, the buttons may vary from those depicted below. · To create a new item in the current program, tap New. 16 1 Getting started Command interface · To see the name of a button, tap and hold the stylus on the button. Drag the stylus off the button so that the command is not carried out. Pop-up menus You can use pop-up menus to quickly select an action for an item. 17 1 Getting started Command interface 18 2 Entering data in your Acer n50 Using the input panel 2 Entering data in your Acer n50 You can enter data into your handheld in several ways: · Use the input panel to enter typed text, either by using the soft keyboard or other input method. · Write directly on the screen. · Draw pictures on the screen. · Speak into your handheld's microphone to record a message. · Use Microsoft® ActiveSync® to synchronise or copy information from your computer to your handheld. Refer to page 69 for detailed information on using Microsoft® ActiveSync®. Using the input panel Use the input panel to enter information in any program on your handheld. You can either type using the soft keyboard or write using Letter Recognizer, Block Recognizer, or Transcriber. In either case, the characters appear as typed text on the screen. NOTE: Transcriber is available only for the English and European Acer n50 models. To show or hide the input panel 1 2 Tap the Input Panel button. Tap the arrow next to the Input Panel button to see your choices. Select an input method. Tap to see your choices. Input Panel button. When you use the input panel, your handheld anticipates the word you are typing or writing and displays it above the input panel. When you tap the displayed word, it is 19 2 Entering data in your Acer n50 Using the input panel inserted into your text at the insertion point. The more you use your handheld, the more words it learns to anticipate. To change word suggestion options · To set word suggestion options such as the number of words suggested at one time, tap , Settings, Personal tab, Input, and then the Word Completion tab. To type with the soft keyboard 1 2 Tap the arrow next to the Input Panel button, then Keyboard. On the soft keyboard that is displayed, tap the keys with your stylus. To use Letter Recognizer With Letter Recognizer you can write letters using the stylus just as you would on paper. 1 2 Tap the arrow next to the Input Panel button, then Letter Recognizer. Write a letter in the box. When you write a letter, it is converted to typed text that appears on the screen. NOTE: For specific instructions on using Letter Recognizer, with Letter Recognizer open, tap the question mark next to the writing area. 20 2 Entering data in your Acer n50 Writing on the screen To use Block Recognizer With Block Recognizer you can input character strokes using the stylus that are similar to those used on other devices. 1 2 Tap the arrow next to the Input Panel button, then Block Recognizer. Write a letter in the box. When you write a letter, it is converted to typed text that appears on the screen. NOTE: For specific instructions on using Block Recognizer, with Block Recognizer open, tap the question mark next to the writing area. To use Transcriber With Transcriber you can write anywhere on the screen using the stylus just as you would on paper. NOTE: Transcriber is available only for the English and European Acer n50 models. Unlike Letter Recognizer and Block Recognizer, you can write a sentence or more of information. Then, pause and let Transcriber change the written characters to typed characters. 1 2 Tap the arrow next to the Input Panel button and then Transcriber. Write anywhere on the screen. NOTE: For specific instructions on using Transcriber, with the Transcriber Input Panel open, tap the question mark in the lower right hand corner of the screen. To select and edit typed text If you want to edit or format typed text, you must select it first. 1 2 Drag the stylus across the text to select it. To cut, copy, and paste typed text: a b Tap and hold the selected words Tapping an editing command on the pop-up menu, or tap a command on the Edit menu. Writing on the screen In any program that accepts writing, such as the Notes program, and in the Notes tab of Calendar, Contacts, and Tasks, you can use your stylus to write directly on the screen. Write the way you do on paper. You can edit and format what you've written and convert the information to text at a later time. 21 2 Entering data in your Acer n50 Writing on the screen To write on the screen · Tap the Pen button to switch to writing mode. This action displays lines on the screen to help you write. NOTE: Some programs that accept writing may not have the Pen button. See the documentation for that program to find out how to switch to writing mode. To select and edit written text If you want to edit or format written text, you must select it first. 1 2 Tap and hold the stylus next to the text you want to select until the insertion point appears. Without lifting, drag the stylus across the text you want to select. If you accidentally write on the screen, tap Tools, then Undo and try again. -orYou can also select text by tapping the Pen button to deselect it and then dragging the stylus across the screen. 3 You can cut, copy, and paste written text in the same way you work with typed text: a b Tap and hold the selected words Tapping an editing command on the pop-up menu, or tap a command on the Edit menu. 22 2 Entering data in your Acer n50 Writing on the screen To convert writing to text · Tap Tools and then Recognize. If you want to convert only certain words, select them before tapping Recognize on the Tools menu (or tap and hold the selected words and then tap Recognize on the pop-up menu). If a word is not recognized, it is left as writing. If the conversion is incorrect, you can select different words from a list of alternates or return to the original writing. To do so: 1 2 3 Tap and hold the incorrect word (tap one word at a time). On the pop-up menu, tap Alternates. A menu with a list of alternate words appears. Do either of the following: a b Tap the word you want to use. Tap the writing at the top of the menu to return to the original writing. NOTE: Hyphenated words, foreign words that use special characters such as accents, and some punctuation cannot be converted. If you add writing to a word to change it (such as changing a "3" to an "8") after you attempt to recognise the word, the writing you add will not be included if you attempt to recognise the writing again. 23 2 Entering data in your Acer n50 Drawing on the screen . Tips for getting good recognition · Write neatly. · Write on the lines. Write the cross of the "t" and apostrophes below the top line so that they are not confused with the word above. Write periods and commas above the line. · For better recognition, try increasing the zoom level to 300% using the Tools menu. · Write the letters of a word closely and leave big gaps between words so that your handheld can easily tell where words begin and end. Drawing on the screen You can draw on the screen in the same way that you write on the screen. The difference between writing and drawing on the screen is how you select items and how they can be edited. For example, selected drawings can be resized, while writing cannot. To create a drawing 1 Cross three ruled lines on your first stroke. A drawing box appears. 24 2 Entering data in your Acer n50 Drawing on the screen 2 Subsequent strokes in or touching the drawing box become part of the drawing. Drawings that do not cross three ruled lines will be treated as writing. TIP: You may want to change the zoom level so that you can more easily work on or view your drawing. Tap Tools and then select a zoom level. To select a drawing If you want to edit or format a drawing, you must select it first. · Tap and hold the stylus on the drawing until the selection handle appears. · To select multiple drawings, deselect the Pen button and then drag to select the drawings you want. To edit a drawing · To cut, copy, and paste selected drawings: ­ Tap and hold the selected drawing. ­ Tap an editing command on the pop-up menu, or tap a command on the Edit menu. · To resize a drawing: ­ Make sure the Pen button is not selected. ­ Drag a selection handle until required size is attained. 25 2 Entering data in your Acer n50 Recording a message Recording a message In any program where you can write or draw on the screen, you can also quickly capture thoughts, reminders, and phone numbers by recording a message. · In Calendar, Tasks, and Contacts, you can include a recording in the Notes tab. · In Notes, you can either create a stand-alone recording or include a recording in a written note. If you want to include the recording in a note, open the note first. · In Inbox, you can add a recording to an email message. To create a recording 1 Hold your handheld's microphone near your mouth or other source of sound. NOTE: Refer to "Top view" on page 6 for the location of your handheld's microphone. 2 3 4 Start recording by tapping the Record button on the Recording toolbar. Make your recording. To stop recording: Tap the Stop button on the Recording toolbar. The new recording appears in the note list or as an embedded icon. To play a recording · Tap it in the list or tap its icon in the note. 26 2 Entering data in your Acer n50 Using My Text Using My Text When using Inbox or MSN Messenger, use My Text to quickly insert preset or frequently used messages into the text entry area. To insert a My Text message 1 2 Tap My Text on the screen's command bar. Tap a message. NOTE: You can add text after inserting a My Text message before sending it. To edit a My Text message 1 2 In the Tools menu, tap Edit and then tap My Text Messages. Select the message you wish to edit and make desired changes. 27 2 Entering data in your Acer n50 Using My Text 28 3 Managing applications and information Opening an application 3 Managing This chapter will discuss the following topics: applications and information · Opening and switching between applications in your handheld · Using File Explorer to manage files · Using the Find function to look for a specific file Opening an application You can open applications by doing either of the following: · Tap , Programs, and then the program name. If you have many applications installed on your handheld, tap the scroll bar to see all the available applications. · Press any of the Quick buttons on the front panel of your handheld. The icons on the buttons identify the programs. Switching between applications Choose from the following options to switch between applications: · Select another program from the menu. · Press any of the Quick buttons on the front panel of your handheld. NOTE: Some program names have been abbreviated in check boxes and drop-down menus. To see the full spelling of an abbreviated label, tap and hold the stylus on the label. Drag the stylus off the label so that the command is not carried out. The following table contains a partial list of programs that are on available on your handheld. 29 3 Managing applications and information Switching between applications Icon Program ActiveSync Usage Synchronise information between your handheld and computer. Calendar Keep track of your appointments and create meeting requests. Contacts Keep track of your friends and colleagues. Messaging Send and receive email messages. Pocket Internet Explorer Browse Web and WAP sites, and download new programs and files from the Internet. Notes Create handwritten or typed notes, drawings, and recordings. Tasks Keep track of your tasks. Pocket Excel Create new workbooks or view and edit Excel workbooks created on your computer. MSN Messenger Send and receive instant messages with your MSN Messenger contacts. Pocket Word Create new documents or view and edit Word documents created on your computer. 30 3 Managing applications and information Finding and organising information Finding and organising information Using the Find function and the File Explorer window will allow you to find and manage your files easily. To use Find The Find function on your handheld helps you quickly locate information. 1 2 On the menu, tap Find. Enter the text you want to find, then select a data type. TIP: To quickly find information that is taking up storage space on your handheld, select Larger than 64 KB in Type. 3 Tap Go to start the search. Type text you want to find. Tap here to start search. 31 3 Managing applications and information Finding and organising information To use File Explorer Use File Explorer to locate files on your handheld and to organise these files into folders. · On the menu, tap Programs, and then File Explorer. 32