Acer DX650 User Guide

Pocket PC Phone

Generic User Guide

Pocket PC Phone Generic User Guide

Original Issue: 01/2009

Changes may be made periodically to the information in this publication without

obligation to notify any person of such revisions or changes. Such changes will

be incorporated in new editions of this manual or supplementary documents

and publications. This company 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.

Record the model number, serial number, purchase date and place of purchase

information in the space provided below. The serial number and model number

are recorded on the label affixed to this product. All correspondence concerning

your unit should include the serial number, model number and purchase

information.

No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or

transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronically, mechanically, by

photocopy, recording or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Acer

Incorporated.

Pocket PC Phone

Model number: __________________________________

Serial number: ___________________________________

Date of purchase: ________________________________

Place of purchase: ________________________________

Acer and the Acer logo are registered trademarks of Acer Incorporated. Other

companies' product names or trademarks are used herein for identification

purposes only and belong to their respective companies.

Where to Find Information

For information on: See this source:

Programs on your Pocket

Additional programs

that can be installed on

the Pocket PC

Connecting to and

synchronizing with a

desktop computer

Up-to-date information

on your Pocket PC

This document lists the functions, specifications, and illustrations

for reference only. The actual purchased product should be

taken as the standard.

This user’s guide and Pocket PC Help.

To view Help, tap

The Pocket PC Getting Started CD.

Check the user’s guide that comes

with this product or look for the

online help relevant to

synchronization tools on the desktop

PC or the Pocket PC.

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsm

obile/

and then Help.

Safety Instructions

Please read before proceeding.

Avoid applying excessive pressure to the touch screen, especially

when using the stylus or your fingers.

In case the Pocket PC is damaged, send it back to the dealer for

repair. Do not attempt to disassemble the Pocket PC on your

own; otherwise the warranty will be void.

Health and Safety Information

Electrical and Battery Safety

Please use ONLY accessories approved by the manufacturer. Any

battery, AC adapter or cable of which authenticity is not verified

by authorized service point or dealer (even if similar to original

product in appearance or specifications) should not be used

with your Pocket PC. The warranty of your Pocket PC DOES NOT

apply to damage caused by use with non-manufacturer

approved products.

Follow the specifications of the battery manufacturer: Avoid

charging the battery when the environmental temperature is

higher than 45ºC. Do not store or use the battery when the

environmental temperature is higher than 50ºC. Otherwise,

iii

battery expansion or leakage may occur.

Do not attempt to disassemble, pound, pierce or damage the

battery to avoid causing injury, danger or risk.

Application Environment Safety

Do not directly expose the Pocket PC to any of the following

environments: rapid changes of temperature, high temperature

(such as direct exposure to sunlight or stoves), extremely low

temperature, high pressure, areas with electrostatic discharge

interference or dusty and humid places. Do not soak or wet the

Pocket PC with water or any other liquid.

Do not place the Pocket PC near electrical appliances (such as

TVs, computers, scanners, disc players, faxes, hair dryers, etc.)

that may generate electrostatic discharge interference.

Never drop the Pocket PC nor subject it to strong impact.

Do not use ordinary pen or any object with a sharp tip to tap the

Pocket PC cover or screen (LCD panel) to avoid damaging and

scratching the surfaces.

Do not use corrosive or volatile liquids to wipe the Pocket PC. If

necessary, use a soft cloth or tissue to wipe the Pocket PC.

Warranty Security

In case the Pocket PC is damaged, kindly return it to your place

of purchase. Do not attempt to disassemble this device on your

own as this may void the warranty.

If any hazards result from the failure of the user to comply with

usage rules, we will not be held responsible for any resulting

warranty claims.

Data Security

This company is not responsible for any data loss or damage to

the Pocket PC due to improper use. Record important data in

your notebook separately or use the USB accessories that come

with this product to save important data to your computer or

storage card.

Privacy Restrictions

Some countries require full disclosure of recorded telephone

conversations, and stipulate that you must inform the person

with whom you are speaking that the conversation is being

recorded. Always obey the relevant laws and regulations of your

country when using the rewording feature of your Pocket PC

Phone.

IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

When using this product, the safety precautions below must be

taken to offset possible legal liabilities and damages.

Safety in airports, medical facilities, and inflammable

environments

When aboard an aircraft, at a medical facility, or at the gas

pump where wireless communication devices are prohibited,

please launch the Communication Manager and then tap the

button. When the color of the icon turns orange , the

Flight Mode is activated and the wireless connection of the

Pocket PC is disabled.

Safety In Aircrafts

Due to the possible interference caused by this product to an

aircraft's navigation system and its communications network,

using this product on board an airplane is against the law in

most country.

Interference With Medical Equipment Functions

This product may cause medical equipment to malfunction. The

use of this device is forbidden in most hospitals and medical

clinics.

Environment Restrictions

Do not use this product in gas or refueling stations. The use of

this product is also prohibited in fuel storehouse, chemical

plants, and locations containing explosives.

Safety For Environments

Do not use this product in gas station, fuel depots, chemical

plants or where blasting operations are in progress, or in

potentially explosive atmospheres such as fueling areas, below

deck on boats, fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities, and

areas where the air contains chemicals or particles, such as grain,

dust, or Mattel powders. Please be aware that Sparks in such

areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in badly injury or

even death.

Explosive Atmospheres

When in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere or

where flammable materials exist, the product should be turned

off and user should obey all signs and instructions. Sparks in

such areas could cause an explosion or resulting in bally injury or

even death. Users are advised not to use the equipment at

refueling points such as service or gas stations. Users are

reminded of the need to observe restrictions on the use of radio

equipment in fuel depots, chemical plants or where blasting

operations are in progress. Areas with a potentially explosive

atmosphere are often, but not always, clearly marked. These

include fueling areas, below desk on boats, fuel or chemical

transfer or storage facilities, and areas where the air contains

chemicals or particles, such as grain, dust, or metal powders.

Nonionizing Radiation

This product should be operated in the suggested normal

condition only to ensure the radioactive performance and safety

of the interference. As with other mobile radio transmitting

equipments, user are advised that for satisfactory operation of

the equipment and for the safety of personnel, it is

recommended that no part of the human body be allowed to

come too close to the antenna during operation of the

equipment.

Road Safety

Vehicle drivers in motion are not permitted to use telephone

service with handheld devices, except in case of emergency. In

some countries, using hand-free devices as an alterative is

allowed.

vii

viii

WEEE Notices

The Directive on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment

(WEEE), which entered into force as European law on 13th

February 2003, resulted in a major change in the treatment of

electrical equipment at end-of-life.

The purpose of this Directive is, as a first priority, the prevention

of WEEE, and in addition, to promote the reuse, recycling and

other forms of recovery of such wastes of as to reduce disposal.

The WEEE logo (shown left) on the product or on its

box indicates that this product must not be

disposed of or dumped with your general

household waste. You are liable to dispose of all

your electronic or electrical waste equipment by

transferring it to a specified collection point for

recycling of such hazardous waste. Isolated

collection and proper recovery of your electronic

and electrical wastes equipment at the time of

disposal will allow us to help conserve natural

resources. Moreover, proper recycling of the

electronic and electrical waste equipment will

ensure safety of human health and the

environment.

For more information about electronic and electrical waste

equipment disposal, recovery, and collection points, please

contact your local city center, town or country council,

household waste disposal service, shop from where you

purchased the equipment or manufacturer of the equipment.

Where to Find Information i

Safety Instructions ii

Health and Safety Information iii

WEEE Notices viii

Using the Pocket PC / 1-1

Power On and Off 1-1

Sleep Mode 1-1

Power Preference Settings 1-2

Turn on the Screen 1-3

Backlight 1-3

Power Off Mode 1-4

Using the Stylus 1-4

Touch Control 1-5

Start 1-7

Screen 1-7

Gravity Sensor 1-9

Today Screen 1-10

Contents

Programs 1-13

System Application Programs 1-15

Getting Started 1-18

Spb Mobile Shell 1-19

Starting Spb Mobile Shell 1-19

Using Spb Mobile Shell 1-21

Configuring Spb Mobile Shell 1-25

Customizing Your Pocket PC / 2-1

Adjusting Settings 2-1

Notifications 2-2

Microphone 2-3

Adjust Volume 2-4

Find and Organize Information 2-5

Navigation Bar and Command Bar 2-7

Pop-up menus 2-8

Redefine Hotkeys 2-9

Enter Information on Your Pocket PC 2-10

Enter Text Using the Input Panel 2-10

Type with the Soft Keyboard 2-13

Use Letter Recognizer 2-13

Use Block Recognizer 2-13

Use Transcriber 2-14

Select Typed Text 2-14

Write on the Screen 2-15

Select Writing 2-16

Draw on the Screen 2-17

Create a Drawing 2-17

Select a Drawing 2-18

Record a Message 2-18

Create a Recording 2-19

Voice Commander 2-20

Using the Phone / 3-1

Turning the Screens On or Off 3-2

Using the Headset 3-3

Phone Side 3-4

Using the Phone for the First Time 3-10

Features 3-12

About Contacts 3-12

About Calls 3-15

Reading SMS Messages 3-17

Sending SMS Messages 3-18

Inputting Text 3-19

About Menu 3-24

Pocket PC Side 3-27

Using the Phone for the First Time 3-28

Adjusting the Phone Volume 3-29

Toolbar 3-30

Call from Contacts 3-32

Call from Speed Dial 3-33

Call from the Call History 3-34

Customize Your Phone 3-35

Phone Application Programs 3-36

SIM Manager 3-36

Standard Display 3-36

Full-Screen Display 3-37

Copy Phonebook Information 3-38

SMS Management 3-39

SIM Tool Kit 3-39

SMS Sender 3-40

Speed Dial 3-41

Hotkey Switch 3-41

Frequently Dialed Screen 3-42

Index Dial 3-43

Connections / 4-1

Communication Manager 4-1

Connecting to the Internet 4-4

Connection Wizard 4-4

Setting the GPRS Connection 4-6

Starting GPRS Connection 4-8

Disconnecting GPRS 4-10

Using Bluetooth 4-11

Setup the Bluetooth Connection 4-12

Internet Sharing 4-16

CSD Type 4-17

Connecting with a Personal Computer 4-18

Wireless LAN Transmission 4-18

Using Wireless LAN / 5-1

Connecting to Wireless LAN 5-2

Configure Your Wireless Network 5-3

WLAN Setup Scenarios 5-3

Configure Your Wireless Network

(Reference for a normal network setup) 5-4

Configure Your Wireless Network

(Reference for Proxy setup) 5-7

Synchronization / 6-1

Windows Vista Part 6-1

Windows XP/2000/98 Part 6-3

Installing and Using ActiveSync 6-4

USB Synchronization 6-6

Synchronization Tool on Pocket PC 6-9

Synchronizing using Bluetooth 6-10

FAQ About Synchronization 6-10

GPS / 7-1

GPS Navigation Software Installation 7-1

Conditions for Using GPS Car Navigation 7-1

Satellite Data Update (Not supported in USA) 7-3

Location SMS 7-6

GPS Viewer 7-8

Sending and Receiving Messages / 8-1

E-mails and SMS Messages 8-2

Synchronizing E-mail Messages 8-3

Connecting Directly to the Mail Server 8-4

E-mail Server Setup 8-5

Using E-mails and SMS 8-7

Direct Push Technology Alert 8-10

Direct Push Technology Alert Settings 8-10

Windows Live™ Messenger 8-13

Setting Up 8-14

Working with Contacts 8-15

Chatting with Contacts 8-16

MMS Message 8-17

Create and Edit MMS 8-17

Multimedia / 9-1

Using Camera 9-1

How to Use the Camera? 9-1

Common Tools for Camera 9-5

Camera Modes 9-6

Common Tools for Camcorder 9-8

Camcorder Modes 9-9

Advanced Setup for Camera or Camcorder 9-10

Album 9-12

Preview Album Information 9-12

Slideshow Settings 9-14

FM Tuner 9-15

Companion Programs / 10-1

Calendar: Scheduling Appointments and Meetings 10-2

Create an Appointment 10-3

Use the Summary Screen 10-4

Create Meeting Requests 10-4

Schedule a Meeting 10-5

Contacts: Tracking Friends and Colleagues 10-6

Create a Contact 10-7

Find a Contact 10-8

Use the Summary Screen 10-9

Tasks: Keeping a To Do List 10-10

Create a Task 10-11

Use the Summary Screen 10-12

Notes: Capturing Thoughts and Ideas 10-13

Create a Note 10-14

Word Mobile 10-15

Excel Mobile 10-18

Tips for Working in Excel Mobile 10-20

PowerPoint Mobile 10-21

Windows Media Player 10-22

Internet Explorer 10-24

Using Internet Explorer 10-24

Browse the Internet 10-25

View Mobile Favorites and Channels 10-27

The Mobile Favorites Folder 10-27

Favorite Links 10-28

Synchronize Mobile Favorites 10-28

Create a Mobile Favorite 10-28

Save Pocket PC Memory 10-29

Maintaining the Pocket PC / 11-1

Backup Utility 11-1

Storage Space 11-1

Backup Files 11-2

Wizard Mode 11-2

Standard Mode 11-2

Advanced Settings Options 11-3

Restore Files 11-5

Wizard Mode 11-5

Standard Mode 11-6

Adding or Removing Programs 11-7

Add Programs Using Synchronization Tools 11-7

Add a Program Directly from the Internet 11-8

Add a Program to the Start Menu 11-9

Remove Programs 11-10

Managing Memory 11-11

View Memory Status 11-11

Find Available Memory 11-12

Memory Optimization 11-15

System Information 11-16

Voice Commander / 12-1

Starting Voice Commander 12-2

Voice Command Format 12-3

Voice Commander Settings 12-5

Contacts Settings Page 12-5

Application Settings Page 12-8

Music Settings Page 12-10

Digit Training Page 12-12

Digit Settings Page 12-14

Advanced Settings Page 12-15

FAQ 12-16

FAQ / 13-1

Using the Pocket PC

1-1

UUssiinngg tthhee PPoocckkeett PPCC

Power On and Off

Press the Power key to turn the screen on or off.

Sleep Mode

1. Press the Power key of the Pocket PC to enter the Sleep mode. At

this time, the screen is turned off and all peripheral devices enter

the power-saving mode. But if the phone is turned on, it is still in

the call waiting mode.

2. To turn on the screen later, just press the Power key.

English

3. Tap

tab, Power and then the

Advanced tab to set the device

to turn off automatically after

waiting for a certain time

period.

, Settings, the System

English

1-2

Power Preference Settings

Tap , Settings, the System tab, and then Power.

View the power usage condition or perform the relevant power

management settings.

Power icon

Check this item, so that when

you accidentally press the

hardware keys on the Pocket

o p

PC, the Pocket PC will not exit

the sleep mode. This will

prevent unnecessary power

consumption if a key is being

pressed accidentally and not

being discovered in time.

Checking this item displays

the power icon on the upper

right side of the screen.

Advanced tab: Set the Pocket

PC to turn off automatically

after a period of inactivity.

Using the Pocket PC

1-3

Turn on the Screen

This product is designed with a power-saving feature. If the screen

is turned off, press the Power key of the Pocket PC to turn it on.

If the screen is too dark and you

cannot see clearly, set the

proper brightness level for the

backlight.

Tap

tab, Backlight and then the

Backlight Level tab.

, Settings, the System

Backlight

English

Tap , Settings, the System tab, and then Backlight.

1. Battery Power or External

Power tab: Set the relevant

backlight functions.

2. Backlight Level tab: Adjust the

backlight level.

1-4

Power Off Mode

English

1. Press and hold the Power key

on the Pocket PC and then

tap Yes to turn off the

Pocket PC. All functions will

be disabled; this is not the

same as Sleep mode.

2. To power on, simply press

the Power key.

Using the Stylus

You can use the stylus to touch the screen.



Your Pocket PC is designed for graphics-based operation.

Generally speaking, we usually “use the stylus to perform basic

actions such as tap

, drag, and tap and hold” on the touch screen.

Other actions such as reset and cold boot will require the use of

the stylus tip.



Pull the stylus to full-length to make it easier to tap the screen

during operation. When kept completely in the stylus holder,

the stylus length shortens.



Avoid heavily pressing on the touch screen with the stylus or

your fingers.

Using the Pocket PC

1-5

Touch Control

In your Pocket PC, all programs with scrolling bars support

touchable control feature.

Tap , Settings, the System tab, and then Touch Control.

Tap to save settings.

Select the checkbox to turn on

Touch Control.

Tap to check applications in

which Touch Control will

disable itself.

Drag the slider to adjust the

sensitivity.

Select the checkbox to enable

English

the sound effect while you

flip or pan the screen.

Restore to default system

settings.

1-6

All programs with scrolling

English

bars support touchable

control feature.

Long flip: Flip to scroll up or

down to page through your

document.

Short flip: Flip to scroll

vertically only one line each

short flip.

Pan: Pan to scroll horizontally

to view the part of document

exceeding the screen.

For example, you can only flip

to scroll vertically if you

launch any program with

vertical scrolling bar.

Using the Pocket PC

1-7

Start

Screen

Tap , Settings, the System tab, and then Screen.

The first time you use or cold boot the pocket PC, the system will

ask you to align the screen. Kindly continue to tap the center of

each cross (+) that appears and follow the screen instructions to

complete the operation. If you feel that the position is not quite

accurate while tapping on the screen, you follow the help for this

section to align the screen again.

Orientation:

Portrait (default)

Landscape (right-handed)

English

Landscape (left-handed)

Tap the Align Screen button

to calibrate the screen. When

Align Screen appears, use the

stylus to tap the center of the

cross (+) until the next cross

appears, then follow the

screen instructions to

complete the operation.

Finally, tap

Text Size tab: For selecting the

desired text size.

to exit.

1-8

The following steps will bring you into the touch screen calibration

mode. These steps provide a faster and more efficacious way to

English

enter the touch screen calibration mode. And they also provide a

method of getting into Screen program for when the touch screen

dislocation is so severe that you completely cannot select or do

anything using the stylus.

1. Simultaneously press

and the execution key in the center of the navigation pad.

2. Release these two keys at the same time, and you will enter the

calibration screen.

on the bottom-left of the Pocket PC

Using the Pocket PC

1-9

Gravity Sensor

The gravity sensor in your Pocket PC is able to recognize its own

orientation manipulated by your hand, and so change the screen

orientation accordingly. For example, if you position the device

vertically and then turn it into a horizontal orientation, the screen

mode will then change from portrait to landscape automatically.

Tap , Settings, the System tab, and then Gravity Sensor.

n o

Tap OK to save settings.

Check “Gravity Sensor Screen

Orientation” to turn on

Gravity Sensor.

Tap to check applications in

which gravity sensor will

disable itself.

English

Drag the slider to adjust the

sensitivity.

Restore to default system

settings.

1-10

Today Screen

English

When you turn on your Pocket PC for the first time each day (or

after 4 hours of inactivity), you will see the “Today screen”. You

can also display it by tapping

screen”, you can see at a glance the important information for the

day.

Current battery status.

o p

and then Today. On the “Today

Start. Tap to switch to a

program.

Tap to enable or disable GPRS

connection.

Antenna icon. Tap to

turn the phone on or off.

Speaker icon. Tap to

change volume or mute all

sounds.

Today screen. Displays important information for the day. Tap

on any item to enter its relevant setup screen.

Tap to quick link to Speed Dial or Spb Shell (Spb Mobile Shell).

Using the Pocket PC

The following table lists the icons that you may see on the

Navigation Bar. Kindly refer to the “Meaning” column for

explanation or tap on the icon to access the instant message.

Icon Meaning

Speaker is on

Ringer off

Pending alarm

Battery charging

Battery level

Low battery

Battery power is very low

Battery is fully charged

New e-mail or text message (SMS)

New MMS mail

If there is not enough space on the screen to display all notification icons, tap this icon to view all icons.

Active connection to computer

1-11

English

Synchronizing

Sync error

PowerPoint slide show

Bluetooth

Missing SIM card

The phone is turned off. Flight mode in use.

The phone is turned on. Signal strength.

English

1-12

Icon Meaning

Radio connected

No signal. No service. The device has not yet connected to a network.

Lost signal. The device is searching for a signal.

Voice call

Voice call in progress

Data call in progress

Calls are forwarded

Call on hold

Missed call

Roaming

GPRS not in use

GPRS available

GPRS connected

Synchronizing over GPRS in use

EDGE available

EDGE connected

Synchronizing over EDGE in use

Wireless LAN Active

Wireless LAN Data Calling

Wireless LAN in use

+ 232 hidden pages

Acer DX650 User Guide

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual