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. 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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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...