Acer D100 User Guide
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COPYRIGHT
Acer d100 series Portable Navigator User’s Guide
Original issue: July 2005
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Acer d100 series feature highlights ............................................................................................... 5
Powerful system..............................................................................................................................7
Wide and accurate GPS coverage ...........................................................................................7
Mobile design .................................................................................................................................7
Ergonomic features .......................................................................................................................8
Multimedia programs....................................................................................................................8
Contacts management programs.............................................................................................8
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Rear and front panels.......................................................................................................................1
Right and left p anels.........................................................................................................................3
Top and bottom views......................................................................................................................4
Peripherals tour.............................................................................................................................. 5
Car mount kit......................................................................................................................................5
Car mount.......................................................................................................................................5
Cradle..............................................................................................................................................6
Car charger........................................................................................................................................6
Acer d100 series setup.................................................................................................................... 7
Unpack the Acer d100 series...........................................................................................................7
Set up the Acer d100 series on your vehicle.................................................................................8
Start u p the Acer d100 series.........................................................................................................11
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Using the touch s creen backligh t.................................................................................................15
Using the SD/MMC slot................................................................................................................15
Establishing device-PC connection..........................................................................................17
Using the car mount....................................................................................................................23
Recharging the Acer d100 series..................................................................................................25
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Command interface...................................................................................................................... 27
Using the hot ke ys ............................................................................................................................27
Using the joystick..............................................................................................................................27
Using the Acer d100 series touch screen.....................................................................................28
Using the Main menu panel...........................................................................................................28
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Contacts........................................................................................................................................ 30
Using Contacts .................................................................................................................................30
Creating a new contact .............................................................................................................31
Editing contact information .......................................................................................................31
Naviga ting to a contacts address............................................................................................32
Exporting contacts from your Acer d100 s eries ......................................................................32
Importing contacts from your Acer d100 s eries:.....................................................................33
Deleting a contact......................................................................................................................34
Contacts Exchange....................................................................................................................... 35
Using Contacts Exchang e..............................................................................................................35
Exporting contacts from your computer .................................................................................36
Importing contacts from your Acer d100 s eries......................................................................37
ActiveSync.................................................................................................................................... 38
Synchronizing contacts...................................................................................................................38
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Multimedia mode overview.......................................................................................................... 40
MP3............................................................................................................................................... 40
Using MP3 ..........................................................................................................................................41
Photo............................................................................................................................................. 45
Using Ph oto .......................................................................................................................................45
Viewing files in Full Screen mode ..............................................................................................46
Viewing files in Slide Show mode ..............................................................................................47
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Customizing user preferences...................................................................................................... 49
Volume ..............................................................................................................................................49
Power.................................................................................................................................................50
Backlight............................................................................................................................................50
Date Time..........................................................................................................................................51
Language .........................................................................................................................................51
System Info........................................................................................................................................52
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Using your Acer d100 series safely .............................................................................................. 53
Drivin g precautions .........................................................................................................................53
Operating precautions...................................................................................................................54
Storage precautions .......................................................................................................................56
Accesso ries and repair p recautions.............................................................................................56
Cleaning your Acer d100 series ................................................................................................... 56
Troubleshooting your Acer d100 series........................................................................................ 56
Recali brating the screen................................................................................................................56
Resetting the Ace r d 100 serie s ......................................................................................................57
Loading the factory defa ult settings............................................................................................58
Resetting the GPS funct ion ............................................................................................................58
FAQs ............................................................................................................................................. 59
Customer support......................................................................................................................... 61
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Hardware features ....................................................................................................................... 62
GPS specifications ........................................................................................................................ 63
Software specifications................................................................................................................. 64
Design and ergonomics................................................................................................................. 65
Environmental specifications....................................................................................................... 66
Regulatory information................................................................................................................ 66
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Notice: Periph eral devices.............................................................................................................67
Caution..............................................................................................................................................67
Operation conditions......................................................................................................................67
Notice: Canadian users..................................................................................................................68
Remarque à l’intention des utilisateurs canadiens....................................................................68
Declaration of Conformity for EU countries................................................................................ 68
Important safety instructions...................................................................................................... 68
LCD pixel statement .................................................................................................................... 68
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No more fumbling with wieldy, outdated paper maps. No more sheepish
”I think I’m lost” expression. And most definitely, no more going in circles
finding that particular spot. Get to your destination the fast and easy way
with your new Acer d100 series Portable Navigator.
• Microsoft Windows CE .NET 4.2 operating system
• Samsung S3C2410 266 MHz application processor
• SiRF Star II LP chipset with Xtrac v2 firmware
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• High-density rechargeable 2200 mAh Lithium Ion battery
Wide and accurate GPS coverage
• Destinator DS
• NAVTEQ digital map database
• Integrated patch antenna for optimum satellite pick up at every angle
Mobile design
• Compact and lightweight body makes it easy for users to carry it
anywhere while driving or hiking
• Car mount kit for multi-vehicle usage (windshield or dashboard mounting)
• On-the-road recharging options via the car charger and USB cable
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Acer d100 series feature highligtts
Ergonomic features
• 3.5-inch 200-nit QVGA TMR LCD touch-sensitive screen
• Accessible control hot keys with backlight illumination
• Simple, easy-to-use user interface with large icons and command buttons
• Multi-language support for user interface
o Pre-loaded languages: International English, French, German, Italian,
and Spanish
o Additional language options for navigation mode: Danish, Dutch,
Norwegian, Portuguese, and Swedish
• Advanced power-saving options
Multimedia programs
• MP3 for your musical entertainment
• Photo for your favourite digital pictures
Contacts management programs
• Contacts for managing contact information on your device
• Acer d100 series Contacts Exchange for managing contact information
on your computer
• Microsoft ActiveSync 3.8 for synchronizing contact information
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This chapter describes the hardware interface of the Acer d100 series and its
peripherals. Instructions for setting up the device and some basic system
operations are also discussed.
System tour
This section gives you a tour of the device hardware interface.
Rear and front panels
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No. Icon Component Description
1 Power status LED
indicator
Indicates the battery power sta tus.
• Green – Battery is fully charged; the
device is running on battery power.
• Orange – Battery charging
• Red – Battery charge is near depletion
level. You need to recharge your
device.
First things first
No. Icon Component Description
2 Touch screen Displays the applications, data, and map
images available on your device. It is
touch-sensitive and responds to finger taps.
3
4
5
6 Multi-directional
7
8
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10 Speaker Emits system sounds.
Note: For more information on how to use your Acer d100 series in navigation mode, refer to
the Destinator DS Quick Starter Guide or the Destinator DS User’s Guide (located in the
Destinator DS CD).
Main Menu hot key Displays the Main Menu panel; also called
Navigation hot key Displays the Navigation panel.
Zoom in hot key When in navigation mode, zooms in on the
joystick
Zoom out hot key When in navigation mode, zooms out from
Volume up hot key Press to increase volume.
Volume down hot key
the Home panel.
center of a map.
When in full screen mode in Photo, zooms in
on the displayed image.
Move in a left-right or up-down direction to
scroll through displayed items.
Press to open (if it’s a file icon) or launch (if it
is a program or settings icon) a selected
item.
the center of a map.
When in full screen mode in Photo, zooms out
on the displayed image.
Press to decrease volume.
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Right and left panels
First things first
No. Icon Component Description
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4
Earphone jack Connects to audio line-out devices
USB port Connects the device to computer running
Power connector Connects the device to an AC po wer
SD/MMC slot Accepts SD and MMC storage cards,
(earphones/headphones).
on the Microsoft Windows platform.
outlet.
allowing you to use audio, image, and
map files stored in it for use with internal
applications. You can also use it to back up
data from your device.
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First things first
Top and bottom views
No. Icon Component Description
1
2
3 8-pin cradle connector Connects the device to the c r adle, which
Power button/
backlight control
Soft reset button Press to perform a soft reset if the device
As a power button:
• If the device is off, press the button to
turn it on. The power LED indicator on
the front panel lights up green.
• If the device is on, press the button to
turn it off. The power LED indicator also
turns off.
As a backlight control:
• Press and hold to activate or
deactivate the screen backli g ht.
freezes (i.e., device no longer responds to
the buttons on the screen).
in turn connects to the car mount.
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Peripherals tour
This section gives you a tour of the peripherals bundled with your Acer d100
series.
Car mount kit
The car mount kit consists of the car mount and the cradle.
Car mount
First things first
No. Component Description
1 Cradle plate Connects the car mount to the cradle.
2 Horizontal angle
adjustment knob
3 Vertical angle
adjustment knobs
4 Extendable rod Extend the rod to adjust the device position i n a front to
5 Suction cup locking
lever
6 Suction cup Fixes the car mount on the selected mounting area.
7 Suction cup release
tab
Slightly loosen the knob to adjust the viewing angle in a
left-right direction.
Slightly loosen the knobs to adjust the viewing angle in
an up-down direction.
rear direction.
Secures the vacuum seal of the car mount.
Pull to release the vacuum seal of the suction cup.
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First things first
Cradle (manufacture option)
No. Icon Component Description
1 8-pin device
2
3
4 TMC jack Connects to TMC antenna.
5 Car mount holes Accepts the pegs on the cradle plate of the
Car charger
Accepts the device when installed in the car
connector
Release button Press to detach th e device from the cradle.
Power connector Connects the device to a v ehicle’s cigarette
mount.
lighter for recharging.
car mount.
No. Component Description
1 Cigarette lighter plug Connects to the vehicle’s cigarette lighter outlet.
2 Power plug Connects to the power connector on the device or
cradle.
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Acer d100 series setup
Using your new Acer d100 series is a doddle. Unpack, mount, turn on, and
you’re ready to go. Perform the following easy installation tasks to start using
the device straight out of the box:
1. Unpack the device.
2. Set up the device on your vehicle.
3. Turn on and configure the device.
Unpack the Acer d100 series
Thank you for purchasing the Acer d100 series Portable Navigator. The
Acer d100 series box contains all of the items listed below.
• Acer d100 series Portable Navigator unit
• Car mount kit
First things first
o Car mount
o Cradle
o Self-adhesive power disc connector
• Car charger
• AC adaptor
• USB cable
• Destinator DS SD card
• User documentation
o Acer d100 series Portable Navigator Companion CD
o Acer d100 series Portable Navigator Starter Guide
o Acer d100 series Portable Navigator Warranty Booklet
o Destinator DS Quick Starter Guide
o Destinator DS CD
Report any product defects or missing items to the place of purchase immediately.
Save the boxes and packing materi als for future use
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First things first
Set up the Acer d100 series on your vehicle
The Acer d100 series comes with a car mount kit and a car charger with
which you can set up your device on your vehicle. You can choose to
position the car mount kit on the windshield using the sucti on cup, or on the
dashboard using the self-adhesive power disc connector.
Some countries prohibit the mounting of any electronic device in any location on the
vehicle dashboard. Be sure to check your local laws for accept able mounting areas
before installing the car mount bracket .
Some newer vehicle models may have a heat reflective shield embedded in the
windshield. This may in some cases obstruct the GPS si gnal reception. If you encounter
this problem in your vehicle, you need to purchase an external GPS antenna. For more
information, contact your local Acer dealer.
Car mount installation reminders
Install the car mount on the surface of your vehicle:
• That is smooth, flat and free of dirt and oil
• Where the driver can easily view/reach it without taking his/her eyes off
too far from the road
• Where the device will not obscure car controls nor restrict the driver's view
of the road
• Far from the air bag deployment area
To set up the device on your vehicle:
This section shows how to install the car mount kit in your vehicle’s windshield
using the suction cup. For dashboard installation procedures using the
self-adhesive power disc connector refer to the Acer d100 series Portable
Naviga tor Star ter Guide.
1. Clean the mounting surface with a glass cleaner and a clean cotton cloth.
2. If the ambient temperature is below +15°C (60°F) warm the mounting area
and the suction cup (e.g. with a hair dryer) to ensure a strong suction
bond.
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First things first
3. Install the car mount on the selected area.
a. Fix the suction cup to the selected area with the locking lever facing
up.
b. Flip the locking lever away from you to create a vacuum between
the suction cup and the mounting surface.
Make sure that the suction bond is strong enough before proceeding
to the next step.
c. Insert the pegs on the car mount’s cradle plate to the holes on the
back of the cradle, then move the cradle downwards until both parts
are engaged.
4. Insert the Destinator DS SD card into the device.
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First things first
5. Dock the device on the cradle.
6.
Adjust the car mount for the best viewing angle.
7. After setting up the device on the car mount, connect the car charger.
If the car engine is turned off, you may be required to switch the vehicle ignition
back into the Accessories position. Consult your vehicle owner’s manual.
a. Connect the car charger to the power connector
on the cradle.
b. Plug the other end of the car charger to your vehicle’s cigarette
lighter.
The power LED indicator lights up orange during charging. The hot
keys backlight is also lit up.
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The device comes with the bat tery pre-charged to at least 30% capacity. You can
start using it once it is mounted in your vehicle and connected to the cigarette
lighter. However, for maximum usage time you need to charge your device to full
capacity. Go to the “
Recharging the device” section for instructions.
Start up the Acer d100 series
After mounting the Acer d100 series on your vehicle it is ready to be used.
You can now turn it on to calibrate the screen. After screen calibration,
proceed to system settings configuration.
First things first
To turn on and calibrate the device:
1. Turn on your device by pressing the power button
on the top right
panel of the device.
When you first turn on your device, you will be asked to calibrate the
screen. This process ensures that when you tap the screen the item
tapped is activated.
2. Tap the center of the black dot as it moves around the screen.
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First things first
After calibrating the screen, the Main Menu panel displays. This is also
referred to as the Home panel.
To configure system settings:
If you intend to start using your Acer d100 series at once, we recomm end that
you configure the language and date/time settings first. The rest of the user
preferences can be set up later.
1. Tap
On the Main Menu panel.
2. To set the system language settings, tap
.
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First things first
a. Tap / under the Text and Voice settings until the language of
your choice is displayed.
b. Tap
3. To set the system date and time, tap
to apply the changes made.
.
4. Tap Date.
a. Tap
/ under the Year, Mo n th, and Day settings to set the date
values.
b. Tap
to apply the changes made.
5. Tap Time.
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a. Tap / under the Hour and Minute settings to set the time values.
b. Tap
to apply the changes made.
6. Tap Time Zone.
a. Tap the radio button for the time zone of your choice.
b. Tap
7. Tap
to apply the changes made.
twice to apply the changes made, and return to the Main Menu
panel.
For more information on the rest of the system configuration options, go to
“
Chapter 5 – System configuration”.
Congratulations! Your new Acer d100 series is now ready for use. Proceed
to “
Chapter 2 – Acer d100 series fundamentals” for more information on
the device’s user interface or you can refer to the Destinator DS Quick
Starter Guide to start using the device in navigation mode.
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This chapter describes basic hardware procedures in using your Acer d100
series. Information on the device’s command interface is also discussed.
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Hardware interface
Using the touch screen backlight
Under some lighting conditions, viewing the information on your device may
be difficult. If this is the case use the backlight to illuminate the touch screen.
To activate the touch screen backlight:
• Press and hold the power button
To turn off the touch screen backlight:
• Press and hold the power button
until the backlight turns on.
until the backlight turns off.
Using the SD/MMC slot
Your Acer d100 series has an SD/MMC slot compatible with a range of SD
and MMC storage cards that you can use to back up or transfer files and
data.
Also, the Acer d100 series’s GPS navigation system has its core on the
Destinator DS program. Using this program requires that users load the digital
maps available in the Destinator DS SD card included with the device.
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Acer d100 fundamentals
To insert a storage card:
• Hold the device securely, then push the card into the slot until you hear
an audible system sound; this will signal that the card is already properly
seated within the slot. The card is secure when it is not protruding from the
slot.
To remove a storage card:
1. Hold the device securely, then push against the top of the card, as if you
were pushing it further into the slot, letting the card spring out. An audible
system sound will signal that the card has been released.
2. Gently remove the card from the slot.
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