User manual ACER N10

[. . . ] The serial number is recorded on the label affixed to your handheld. All correspondence concerning your unit should include the serial number and purchase information. Acer n10 Handheld S/N: _______________________________________ Purchase Date: ____________________________ Place of Purchase: _________________________ Contents Just for starters Check the package contents . Proper care and usage of your Acer n10 Resetting your Acer n10 . [. . . ] 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. For example, constantly using the backlight or using power-demanding applications will shorten battery life between charges. · Charging time from empty to full capacity ­ 3 hours 2 Getting started Features summary Design and ergonomics · Stylish, light and thin design Acer n10 measurement 130 mm 78 mm 16. 9 mm 165 g (including stylus) Specifications Height Width Depth Weight 3 Getting started System tour System tour Front view No. 1 Component Power button/ LED indicator Description Press to turn on your handheld (LED lights up green) if it is off and returns to the last screen that was displayed , and off if it is on. LED status description: · Flashing green - Charging handheld · Steady green - Charging is complete · Flashing red - Alarm indicator 2 3 Internal speaker LCD touchscreen Quick button for Today Outputs sounds from your handheld. Displays the applications and data stored in your handheld. It is touch-sensitive and responds to the stylus or your finger. Displays the Today screen. 4 4 Getting started System tour No. 5 6 Component Quick button for Calendar Directional pad Description Activates the Calendar program. Enables 5 direction scrolling in various menus and applications. Press the center of the pad on to simulate the function of the Enter key. Inputs audio into your handheld. 7 8 9 Quick button for Contacts Quick button for Inbox Microphone 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. [. . . ] 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. [. . . ]