Acer E100 User Manual
Acer E100/E101
User Guide
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Copyright © 2009 All Rights Reserved
Acer E100/E101 Smartphone User Guide
First issue: 08/2009
Acer E100/E101 Smartphone
Model number: __________________________________
Serial number: ___________________________________
Date of purchase: ________________________________
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Table of Contents
Getting to know your smartphone
Features and functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Other sources of help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Product registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Chapter 1: Setting Up
Unpack your smartphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Getting to know your smartphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Installing a SIM card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Installing or remove the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Turning on for the first time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Chapter 2: Making Calls
Before making a call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
The onscreen number pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
The voice call screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Onscreen call options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Chapter 3: Input Devices
The stylus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
The touch wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
The onscreen keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Chapter 4: Messaging
The messaging screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Text (SMS) messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
MMS messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Chapter 5: Using the Camera
Camera icons and indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Taking a photo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Shooting a video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
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Photo and video options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Chapter 6: Advanced Operation
Silent mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Putting your smartphone in flight mode . . . . . . . . . 41
Comm. Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Adjusting connection settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Phone settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Managing your phonebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
SIM Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Connecting to a PC and synchronizing data . . . . . . 50
Other functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Multimedia playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Satellite Data Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Personalizing your smartphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Updating your smartphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Resetting your smartphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Chapter 7: Accessories and Tips
Using the headset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Using a Bluetooth headset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Using your smartphone as a modem . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Inserting a microSD card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Appendix
FAQ, troubleshooting and error messages . . . . . . . 69
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Warnings and precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Emergency calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Disposal and recycling information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Taking care of your smartphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Safety regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
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Getting to know your
smartphone
Features and functions
Your new smartphone is a multi-functional tool packed with
intuitive features and powerful applications that make organiz
ing your information and synchronizing it with your personal
activities an easy, efficient task. Your smartphone lets you:
• Access your email while on the move.
• Make calls when connected to a 3G/HSUPA/HSDPA or
EDGE/GPRS/GSM network (depending on model).
• Connect wirelessly to your local cellular network to
access the internet and other network features.
• Exchange information between devices that have
Bluetooth capabilities.
• Easily manage your contacts and social networking
interaction.
Product features
• Qualcomm MSM/ESM 7225 528 MHz processor
• 512 MB of ROM, 256 MB of RAM
• 3.2” 400 x 240-pixel TFT-LCD resistive touchscreen
• MicroSD memory card slot
• High-density, rechargeable 1140 mAh Lithium Polymer
battery (changeable)
• Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.5 Professional Edition
• Easy-to-use Acer features: Phonebook, Agenda,
AcerSync, Phone Dialer with Favorites and Call
History,Social Networking, Notification Manager, and
Preferences.
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Other sources of help
To help you use your smartphone, we have designed a set of
guides:
For information on: Refer to:
Programs on your smartphone
and additional programs that
can be installed on your smartphone
Up-to-date information
regarding your smartphone
Service enquiries www.acer.com/support
This User Guide. Included on the smartphone Companion CD, provides an
online reference for using your smartphone.
www.acer.com
Accessing the help menus
Your smartphone features detailed help menus to aid you in
making connections and using the embedded applications.
1. Tap Start > Utilities > Help to access the Help menus.
2. Tap Contents to view all help topics or Search to find help
on specific topics.
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Product registration
When using your product for the first time, it is recommended
that you immediately register it. This will give you access to
some useful benefits, such as:
• Faster service from our trained representatives
• Membership in the Acer community: receive promotions and participate in customer surveys
• The latest news from Acer
Hurry and register, as other advantages await you!
How to register
To register your Acer product, visit our website at
registration.acer.com. Choose your country and follow the simple instructions.
You can also click Start > Registration to register using your
smartphone.
After we receive your product registration, you will be sent a
confirmation email with important data that you should keep
in a safe place.
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Chapter 1: Setting Up
Unpack your smartphone
Your new smartphone comes packed in a protective box.
Carefully unpack the box and remove the contents. If any of
the following items is missing or damaged, contact your dealer
immediately:
• Acer E100/E101 Smartphone
•Stylus
• Battery
• Quick Guide
• Companion CD
•USB cable
• AC adapter
• Headset
• Screen protective film
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Getting to know your smartphone
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No. Item Description
1Stylus
2 Power button Press to turn the screen on/off or enter
3 Touchscreen 3.2-inch, 400 x 240 pixel touchscreen
4 Phone speaker Emits audio from your smartphone;
5 LED indicator Indicates battery charge and event
Use to enter information or select
items on the touch screen.
sleep mode; press and hold to turn the
smartphone off.
to display data, phone content and
enter information.
suitable for normal phone use.
status.
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No. Item Description
6 Home button Return to the Today screen.
7 Call button
8 Touch wheel/4-way
button
9 Center button
10 End button
11 Back button Go back one menu step.
12 Microphone Internal microphone.
13 Volume up/down
button
14 Silent button Slide the button down to activate
15 Mini USB connector Connect to a USB cable/headphones/
16 Memory card slot Insert a microSD card.
17 Camera button Activate the camera or take a picture.
18 Reset button Clear your smartphone’s memory.
19 Handsfree speaker Emits audio from your smartphone;
20 Camera A 2-megapixel camera.
Note: You may change the function of the Home, Back and Camera
buttons, but we recommend that you use the default settings.
See “The application buttons” on page 58.
Activate phone/dial/view recently
dialed numbers/answer a call.
Touch wheel and 4-way navigation
control to move the cursor. Slide your
finger in a circular motion to use the
touch wheel, or press firmly to activate
one of the four direction buttons.
Press the center button to activate the
selected item.
Press to end a call.
Increase or decrease the phone
volume.
silent mode.
charger.
suitable for handsfree use.
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LED indicator
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Color State Description
Red Steady Battery is charging.
Slow flashing Battery charge is low.
Flashes twice
rapidly
Flashes
rapidly
Orange Slow flashing New event (missed call, new message,
Green Steady Battery is fully charged; you should unplug
Battery charge is critically low.
Battery level is too low to start the phone.
appointment, etc.)
the charger.
Installing a SIM card
To take full advantage of your smartphone’s telephony
capabilities, you must install a SIM card. The SIM card holder is
located at the bottom of the battery bay.
1. Turn off your smartphone by pressing and holding the
power button.
2. Slide the battery cover
down then lift it away
from the smartphone.
3. If necessary, remove the
battery as described in
“Installing or remove
the battery“ on page
13.
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4. Insert the SIM card as
shown.
5. Replace the battery and
battery cover.
SIM card lock
Your smartphone may come with a SIM card lock, i.e., you will
only be able to use the SIM card provided by your network
operator.
To cancel the SIM lock, contact your network provider.
Installing or remove the battery
Your smartphone uses a replaceable battery to provide power.
It is packed seperately from your smartphone and needs to be
inserted and charged before you can use the smartphone.
Installing the battery
1. Open the cover as described in “Installing a SIM card“ on
page 12.
2. Place the battery into the
battery compartment,
lining up the battery
connectors with those at
the top of the
compartment.
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3. Insert the tabs on the
inside of the battery cover
into the slots in your
smartphone. Carefully
slide the cover up until it
clicks into place.
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CAUTION: Risk of Explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect
type. Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.
Charging the battery
For initial use, you need to charge your smartphone for eight
hours. After that you can charge it each day to recharge the
battery to full capacity.
Connect the AC adapter cord to the mini USB connector on
your smartphone.
Removing the battery
Open the battery compartment as shown in “Installing the
battery“ on page 13. Lift the battery out of the compartment
using the clip on the top of the battery.
Replace the battery cover as described above.
Turning on for the first time
To turn on your smartphone for the first time, press and hold
the power button until the system bootup screen appears.
Follow the setup screens to set up your phone.
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Entering your PIN code
When you install a SIM card for the first time, you may need to
enter a PIN code using the onscreen number pad.
Important: Depending on your PIN settings, you may be asked to
enter the PIN each time you switch on the phone function.
If the PIN code you enter is incorrect, a warning message
appears.
Activating a new SIM card
If you are using your SIM card for the first time, it may require
activation. Contact your network operator for details on how
to do this.
The Today screen
Eaxch time you turn on your
smartphone, it will display the
Today screen. This screen gives you
quick, icon-based access to many of
the frequently-used features of your
smartphone.
The first time you start your
smartphone, you will see shortcuts
and function icons on the screen.
Some of them can be changed,
others not.
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Phone icons
These icons allow you to access basic phone functions. They
may not be changed or removed.
Icon Description
Opens the phone dialer to make a call.
Opens the Windows Messaging program so you can
send an email, SMS or MMS.
Opens the Phonebook.
Shortcut icons
You can display up to six shortcut icons on the Today screen.
Icon Description
Opens Internet Explorer so you can surf the Internet.
Opens Windows Media Player so that you can enjoy
audio or video files.
Opens the Facebook application so that you can
interact with other people on this popular Social
Networking site.
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Control icons
These icons allow you to lock the screen, access the Windows
Home screen, and change or remove the shortcut icons. They
may not be removed.
Icon Description
Locks the screen: Swipe the Lock icon to the left or
right to unlock the screen.
Opens the Windows Home screen.
Allows you to change or add icons (you can add
three more icons) to the Today screen.
Changing or removing shortcuts
Tap to add, change or delete the
changeable shortcuts.
If you tap the + on a shortcut
placeholder that is not occupied, you
will be taken directly to a screen that
lists all the applications available on
your smartphone.
If you tap on an already-defined
shortcut, you will be asked if you want
to change the shortcut or if you want
to remove the shortcut. Tap Cancel to
retain the shortcut.
Tap to save your changes and exit.
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Connecting to your PC and
synchronizing data
You can synchronize the data on your smartphone with the
data on your PC using the supplied USB sync cable and the
Windows Sync Center or ActiveSync.
Refer to “Connecting to a PC and synchronizing data“ on page
50 for more details on connecting and synchronizing.
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Chapter 2: Making Calls
This chapter shows you how to make phone calls, and the various options available to you during your call.
Before making a call
Check that the phone function is on before
you make a call; you can activate the phone
from the Comm. Manager (refer to
Manager” on page 42).
1. To access the Comm. Manager, tap the
communication icon at the top of the
screen or Start > Comm. Manager.
2. Tap the phone connection icon so the
slider is next to ON.
Making a call
1. From the Today screen, press the
ton or tap Phone ( ) to open the
onscreen number pad.
2. Enter the number you wish to dial.
3. Press to make the call.
4. To end the call, press .
Note: The phone function needs to be enabled before the call can
be connected.
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Call
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The onscreen number pad
The onscreen number pad allows you to
enter numbers to dial.
To access the onscreen number pad press the
Call
button or tap Phone ( ).
Making a call to one of your contacts
1. Your contacts will be displayed above the onscreen number
pad.
2. Tap a contact to pull up their detailed information.
3. Tap Talk ( ), to call the displayed contact.
Dialing a number from Call History
Your Call History is also displayed above the onscreen number
pad, and displays recent received, dialed, and missed calls.
Tap a number to view the call details. To redial any number in
the call history, select the number and press the Call button or
tap Talk (
Missed calls will be displayed in the telephone icon on the
Today screen as well as at the top of the screen using the
icon.
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Dialing from other applications
You can dial numbers quickly and easily even when using
other applications.
1. Press Start > Phone.
2. Make your call.
3. When you have finished your call, tap X in the top right corner of the screen, to return to the application you were
using before you made the call.
Dialing an international number
When dialing international numbers, there is no need to enter
the international direct dialing prefix (‘00’ etc.) before the
country code. Simply tap and hold 0 until + appears onscreen.
Warning: International call rates can vary greatly depending on the
country you are calling and your network provider. We suggest you
check all call rates with your network provider, to avoid excessive
phone bills. If you are using your smartphone abroad, roaming
charges will apply. Consult your network provider for roaming
rates specific to the country you are visiting before you leave.
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The voice call screen
Once you have dialed your number the voice call screen
appears, where several options are available.
Icon Description
Record the call.
Mute the call.
Put the current call on hold.
Add a note.
Enter the contacts list.
End the call.
Display the keypad.
Note: Certain options are only available during a call. These menu
items are greyed out when not in a call.
Onscreen call options
Answering a call
Press to answer a call.
Rejecting a call
Press the End button or to reject a call.
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Ending a call
To end a call press .
Putting a call on hold
To put a call on hold, tap Hold ( ) on the voice call screen. Tap
again to resume the call.
Swapping between calls
When you receive a second call while already on a call, a notification message will appear.
1. Press Swap ( ) to answer the incoming call and the first
call will be put on hold.
2. Tap Swap ( ) on the voice call screen to switch between
calls.
Conference calls
If you have one or more calls on hold and another online, you
can combine all calls to create a conference call.
1. Tap Merge Call ( ). All calls are combined.
2. Tap End ( ) and all participants will be disconnected.
Using the speakerphone
The speakerphone function allows you to make calls without
having to hold your smartphone. This handsfree function is
especially useful for multitasking.
To activate the speakerphone, tap Speaker On ( ) on the
voice call screen. Tap Speaker Off ( ) to disable the speakerphone.
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Adding notes
You can write or type notes during a call to record important
information and view it at a later date.
1. Tap Note ( ), on the voice call screen.
2. Use the onscreen keyboard to enter letters and characters
or the stylus to write handwritten notes.
3. Tap OK when you have finished to save the note.
To view the notes at a later date, tap Start > Notes. Tap the
note you want to open and view.
Muting a call
To mute a call, tap Mute ( ) on the voice call screen to switch
off the microphone. Tap Unmute ( ) to switch the microphone back on.
Saving a dialed number to contacts
You can save a number you have dialed to your contacts for
future use.
1. Select the number from the Call History list, and tap Save to
contacts
2. Select to save it in the SIM Card or Phone.
3. Enter the contact’s information and tap Save.
Redialing a missed call
When you have a missed call, the icon appears at the
Today screen, while the number will display how many calls
were missed.
1. Tap Phone to display the missed call details.
2. Select the call from the list and press or tap Call.
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Call History
View recent calls by accessing Call History: open the onscreen
number pad by the Call button; then tapping Call History (
Call History Menu options
There are various options available in the Call History Menu.
•Tap ( , ) to organize the call history view. For
example, tap ( , ) to cycle through All, Missed,
Dialed, and Received calls.
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Chapter 3: Input
Devices
This section will take you through the various input methods
available to you on your smartphone.
The stylus
The stylus is used to select items and enter information. Carefully remove the stylus from its holder to use.
Tap: Touch the screen once with the stylus to open items and
select options.
Drag: Hold the stylus on the screen and drag across the screen
to select text and images. Drag on a scroll bar to scroll up and
down the screen.
Tap and hold: Tap and hold the stylus on an item to see a list
of actions available for that item. On the pop-up menu that
appears, tap the action you want to perform.
The stylus is also used for handwritten input. Refer to “The
onscreen keyboard” on page 28 for more details.
The touch wheel
The touch wheel also features a 4-way
directional pad and a selection button.
Either press firmly on the left, right, top or
bottom of the touch wheel to move the
selection in that direction, or lightly touch the wheel and move
your finger in a circular motion around the wheel to move the
selection up/down or left/right, depending on your activity.
Use the central button to select the highlighted item.
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