User manual ACER ASPIRE 4743G

[. . . ] . 1 . 1 . 1 . 1 . 2 . 2 . 2 . 2 . 2 . 3 . 4 . 4 . 6 . 7 . 8 . 9 . 9 . 9 . 11 iii iv Just for starters Check the package contents Just for starters Check the package contents 1 Begin by unpacking. Your Acer n10 box should contain: · · · · · · · · Acer n10 handheld and a stylus Companion CD AC power adapter USB sync cable Quick Guide International Traveller's Warranty Accessories Catalogue End User Lisence Agreement NOTE: If any of the items listed above are damaged or are not present, contact your authorised Acer reseller immediately. v Just for starters Check the package contents 2 Move the "Hard Reset" switch to the "on" position. 3 Connect the power adapter and charge your handheld to full power. vi Just for starters Check the package contents 4 Synchronise your handheld with your computer. 5 Turn on and setup your handheld. vii Just for starters Check the package contents 6 Remove the USB sync cable from your handheld. 7 For more information, refer to the Acer n10 User's Manual (PDF file) on the companion CD. . viii Just for starters Your guides Your guides To help you use your Acer n10, we have designed a set of guides: For information on: Programs on your handheld Refer to: The Acer n10 Handheld Manual. Bundled in the Acer n10 Handheld Companion CD, it provides online reference for using your handheld. [. . . ] Take care not to drop your handheld or subject it to any strong impact. Do not place your handheld in your back pocket. Protect your handheld from temperature extremes. Do not use or store your handheld in any location that is extremely dusty, damp or wet. Use a soft, damp cloth to clean your handheld. ix Just for starters Taking care of your Acer n10 Resetting your Acer n10 You may have to perform a reset if your handheld no longer responds to the buttons on the screen. Performing a soft reset A soft reset allows your handheld to get a fresh start, similar to rebooting a computer. All records and entries are retained after a soft reset. To perform a soft reset: · Using the tip of your stylus, lightly press the reset button inside the hole on the rear panel of your handheld. x Just for starters Taking care of your Acer n10 Performing a hard reset A hard reset will erase all records and entries stored in your handheld. Never perform a hard reset unless a soft reset does not correct your problem. To perform a hard reset, do the following: · Use the tip of your stylus toggle the reset switch to the left (a) and back to the right (b) on the bottom of your handheld. 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 will be erased. xi Just for starters Taking care of your Acer n10 xii Getting started System requirements Getting started This chapter will discuss the following topics: · · · · · System requirements Features Summary System tour Customising your Acer n10 Adding and removing programs System requirements In order to install the Microsoft® ActiveSync® software and use your new Acer n10 with a computer at work or at home, be sure the system(s) meet the following minimum system and program requirements. 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® PXA255 Applications Processor with Intel® XScaleTM Technology · System memory: ­ 64 MB SDRAM for application storage ­ 32 MB Flash ROM for operating system 1 Getting started Features summary · Microsoft® Pocket PC 2003 Premium with Microsoft® Outlook 2002 Display · · · · 3. 5" Transfeflective TFT LCD 240 x 320 resolution 65536 colour support Microsoft® ClearType technology for clearer, crisper font display Audio · Embedded AC '97 CODEC with CD-quality stereo output · Built-in industry-standard 3. 5-mm earphone jack · Built-in microphone Connectivity · Mini USB Connector · SIR (Serial Infrared) capability Expansion · Integrated Compact Flash slot (type I/type II) · Integrated (dual-usage) Secure Digital/MultiMedia Card (SD/MMC) slot Battery · Built-in Lithium polymer battery ­ 1500 mAH capacity · Operation time for normal usage ­ 12 hours (when backligh is inactive) NOTE: Length of battery operation will depend on power consumption which is based in turn on system resource use. Use this to protect the CF connector when no card is installed. Connects to audio line-out devices (earphones/headphones). 8 Getting started Customising your Acer n10 Bottom view No. 1 Component 2. 5 mm DC power connector Mini USB connector Hard reset switch Description Connects your handheld's DC power supply to an AC wall outlet to charge the battery. Connects your handheld to a portable or desktop computer. Press to return your handheld settings to the factory defaults. See "Performing a hard reset" on page xi. 2 3 Customising your Acer n10 · Adjust the handheld settings · Add or remove programs Adjusting handheld settings You can adjust the settings of your handheld to suit the way you work. To access Settings · Tap , then Settings. Tap an available Settings option to open the corresponding adjustment page. 9 Getting started Customising your Acer n10 The Settings window has three tabs--Personal, System, and Connections, each of which has its own set of options. Setting Personal Buttons Input Assign your favorite programs to any of the Quick buttons. Select an input method, options for word completion and other related settings. Customise what appears on the menu, and enable a pop-up menu from the New button. [. . . ] Select the types of action you want to hear sounds for and define how you want to be notified about different events. Customise the look and the information that is displayed on the Today screen. Description Menus Owner Information Password Sounds & Notification Today System About Displays your handheld's version and copyright information; includes an option to define a device ID. Adjust allocation of storage and main memory. Define settings to minimise power consumption. [. . . ]