Acer F900 User Guide

Acer F900

User Guide

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Copyright © 2009 All Rights Reserved

Acer F900 Smartphone User Guide

First issue: March 2009

Acer F900 Smartphone

Model number: __________________________________

Serial number: ___________________________________

Date of purchase: ________________________________

Place of purchase: ________________________________

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Table of Contents

Get to know your Acer F900 Smartphone

Features and functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Other sources of help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Product registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Chapter 1: Set Up

Unpack your smartphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Get to know your smartphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Install the SIM card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Remove the SIM card and battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Charge the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Turn on for the first time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

The Home screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Chapter 2: Making Calls

Before making a call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

The onscreen number pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Make a call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

The voice call screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Onscreen call options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Chapter 3: Input Devices

The stylus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

The application buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

The onscreen keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Chapter 4: Messaging

The messaging screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Text (SMS) messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

MMS messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Chapter 5: Home Screen Overview

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The Home screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Customize basic settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Chapter 6: Using the Camera

Camera icons and indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Take a photo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Shoot a video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Photo and video options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Chapter 7: Advanced Operation

Put your smartphone in flight mode . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Comm. Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Adjust connection settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Phone settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Manage contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Namecard Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

SIM Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Connect to a PC and install software . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Other functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Multimedia playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Reset your smartphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Chapter 8: Accessories and Tips

Use the stereo headset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Use a Bluetooth headset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Use your smartphone as a modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Insert a microSD card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Appendix

FAQ, troubleshooting and error messages . . . . . . . 85

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Warnings and precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Emergency calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Disposal and recycling information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

Taking care of your smartphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

Safety regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

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Get to know your Acer
F900 Smartphone

Features and functions

Your new smartphone is a multi-functional tool packed with
intuitive features and powerful applications that make orga­nizing your information and synchronizing it with your per­sonal activities an easy, efficient task. Your smartphone lets
you:

• Synchronize email with your server while on the move.

• Make voice calls when connected to a 3G/EDGE/GPRS/
HSUPA/HSDPA network.

• Connect wirelessly to your local network to access the
internet and other network features.

• Use the customizable Home screen to access a wide
range of software to perform common tasks on the
Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional platform.

• Synchronize the information on your computer with
the information on your smartphone.

• Exchange information between devices that have
Bluetooth/WLAN capabilities.

Product features

• Samsung SC3 6410 533 MHz processor

• 256 MB of ROM, 128 MB of RAM (16 MB shared with
modem)

• 3.8” 800 x 480-pixel TFT-LCD touchscreen

• MicroSD memory card slot

• 10-pin mini USB connector

5Features and functions

• High-density, rechargeable 1530 mAh Lithium Polymer
battery (replaceable)

• Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional Edition

Other sources of help

For more on using your smartphone, please see these guides:

For information on: Refer to:

Programs on your smart­phone and additional pro­grams that can be installed on
your smartphone

Last-minute updates and
detailed technical
information

Up-to-date information
regarding your smartphone

Service enquiries http://www.acer.com/support/

This User Guide. Included on the bun­dled CD, it provides online reference for
using your smartphone.
The smartphone help file. Select Help
from the Start menu.

The Read Me files on the Getting
Started CD.

http://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 > 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 http://regis­tration.acer.com. Choose your country and follow the simple
instructions.

After we receive your product registration, you will be sent a
confirmation email with important data that you should keep
in a safe place.

7Product registration

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Chapter 1: Set Up

Unpack your smartphone

Your smartphone comes packed in a cardboard box. Carefully
unpack the box and remove the contents. If any of the
following items are missing or damaged, contact your dealer
immediately:

• Acer F900 Smartphone

•Stylus

• Battery

• Quick Guide

• Getting Started CD

•USB cable

• AC adapter

• Headset (not shown)

9Unpack your smartphone

Get to know your smartphone

Views

No. Item Description

1 Mini USB connector

2 Power button Press to turn the screen on/off or enter

3 Bluetooth/WLAN/GPS

indicator

4 Light sensor Senses ambient light to adjust screen

5 Phone speaker Suitable for normal phone use.

6 Indicator LED Indicates battery charge status, phone

Connect to a USB cable/headphones/char­ger.

sleep mode.

Indicates Bluetooth, WLAN and GPS status.

brightness for comfortable viewing.

connection status and any unread
messages.

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No. Item Description

7 Touchscreen 800 x 480 pixel screen to display data,

8 Call button Activate phone/dial/view recently dialed

9 End button

10 Start button Press to open the Start menu.

11 OK/close button

12 Microphone Internal microphone.

13 Stylus Use to enter information or select items

14 Up Press to move the cursor up.

15 Action key Press to activate the selected menu item.

16 Down Press to move the cursor down.

17 MicroSD card slot Expand your device’s memory capacity.

18 Reset pinhole Insert the stylus into this hole to reset the

19 Camera button Activate the camera or take a picture.

20 Flash Used to illuminate an object when taking

21 Camera A 3.2-megapixel camera for taking high-

22 Battery cover Covers the battery/SIM card bay.

23 Speaker Suitable for handsfree use.

phone content and enter information.

numbers/answer a call.

Press to end a call/disconnect GPRS; press
and hold to turn the phone function on/off.

Press to activate the OK/X function (if avail­able in the top right-hand corner of the
screen).

on the touch screen.

device.

Press down halfway to auto-focus.

photos in low-light conditions.

resolution images.

11Get to know your smartphone

LED indicators

Bluetooth/WLAN/GPS indicator:

LED
Color

White Flashing GPS active

Amber Flashing WLAN connected

Blue Flashing Bluetooth on

Indicator LED:

LED
Color

Red Flashing Battery is low and needs recharging/alarm

Green Flashing Phone is active

State Description

State Description

notification (missed call, new message, etc.)

Steady Battery is charging

Steady Battery fully charged

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Install the SIM card

To take full advantage of your smartphone’s telephony capa­bilities, you must install a SIM card. The SIM card holder is
located above the battery compartment.

Open the battery compartment

Gently, but firmly pull both
sides of the battery cover to
release it.

Remove the battery cover.

Insert the SIM and replace the battery

Insert the SIM card into the SIM
holder as shown, making sure the
gold connectors face downwards.

13Install the SIM card

Make sure the bat­tery locking tab is
open, as shown.

Place the battery
into the battery
compartment, lin­ing up the battery
connectors with
those on the side
the compartment.

Slide the red battery lock towards the
top of the phone to secure the battery in
place.

CAUTION:
RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS
REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE.
DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING
TO THE INSTRUCTIONS.

Gently, but firmly clip the
battery cover in place.

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Remove the SIM card and battery

Open the battery compartment
as shown in “Open the battery
compartment“ on page 13.

Slide the battery lock towards the bot­tom of the phone to release the battery.

Using the small tab on the upper right
side of the battery, carefully lift it out
of its compartment.

Slide the SIM card out of its slot.

15Remove the SIM card and battery

Note: Place your smartphone on a flat but soft surface when per­forming this step, to avoid scratching or damaging the screen.

Replace the battery and battery cover as shown in “Insert the
SIM and replace the battery“ on page 13.

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 unlock your SIM, contact your network provider.

Charge 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.

Turn 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.

Tap the screen to set up your smart­phone.

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Follow the onscreen instructions to
align the screen, practice using the
stylus, set the date and time, and set a
password to protect your smartphone.

Install add-on
applications

After you’ve finished the initial setup, a screen will open listing
the add-on applications available on your phone. Please select
the applications you wish to install, and tap Next to continue.
The installation of the chosen and other applications and tools
will continue.

Enter your PIN code

When you install a SIM card for the first
time, you will have to enter a PIN code
using the onscreen number pad.

If the PIN code you enter is incorrect, a
warning message appears.

Note: Depending on your settings, you may be required to enter
your PIN each time you switch on your smartphone.

17Turn on for the first time

Activate 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 Home screen

After rebooting, your smartphone will display the Home
screen. You will be asked if you want to view the Icon Matrix
or Acer 3D view as the default.

The Acer 3D view gives you icon-based access to many of the
applications and features of your smartphone. You can scroll
from side to side by dragging your finger or stylus to the left
or right (only part of the screen will be visible at any time).

Tap an icon to launch the following features:

No. Feature Description

1 Clock View your set locations on the globe.

2 Email Launch the email application; also indicates

unread mails.

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No. Feature Description

3 Messages Launch the messaging application; also indicates

4 Calls Open a list of dialed numbers, missed calls.

5 Weather View weather forecasts for your set locations.

6 Calendar View upcoming appointments.

7 Pictures View content in

8 Contacts View the contacts stored on your smartphone.

9 Media

Player

10 Settings Open the toolkit to customize your smartphone.

11 Bookmarks Open your

12 Programs Open the

unread messages.

My pictures

Play media files stored on your smartphone.

Favorites

for quick access to frequently used applications
and programs.

Quick Menu

as a slideshow.

folder.

; you can set shortcuts here

Tap and hold anywhere on the Acer 3D
view to open the tab at the bottom of
the screen (as shown to the right). Tap
and drag the tab. You can drag icons
between the desktop and the tab to
remove them from the desktop. You
can also move the icons on the desktop
while the tab is visible.

19The Home screen

Alternatively, if you prefer a more
traditional appearance, you can
swipe your finger up or down the
screen to use the Icon Matrix.

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 Vista Sync Center or ActiveSync.

Refer to “Connect to a PC and install software“ on page 65 for
more details on connecting and synchronizing.

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Chapter 2: Making Calls

This chapter shows you how to make calls, and the various
options available to you during your call.

Before making a call

The phone function needs to be turned
on before you can make calls; you can
turn the phone on from the Comm. Man­ager (refer to “Comm. Manager” on
page 52).

1. To access the Comm. Manager, tap any
of the icons at the top of the screen or
Start > Settings > Connections tab >
Comm. Manager.

2. Tap the phone icon so it displays On.

Make a call

1. From the Home screen, press the Call
key to open the onscreen number pad
to enter the telephone number.

2. Press the Call key to make the call.

3. To end the call, press the End key or tap
End on the call screen.

21Before making a call

The onscreen number pad

The onscreen number pad allows you to
enter numbers to dial.

To access the onscreen number pad press
the Call key or tap Start > Phone.

Make a call

To make a call from your smartphone you
can dial the number using the onscreen
number pad.

Dial from the onscreen
number pad

1. Enter the number you want to call by tapping the onscreen
number pad with the stylus.

2. Tap Talk (for voice calls) to dial the number.

Make a call to one of your contacts

1. Your contacts will be displayed above the onscreen number
pad.

2. Tap the contact you want to call. The contact’s details are
shown.

3. Tap the number you want to call.

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Dial from the Speed Dial

Contacts in your contact list will automati­cally be added to Speed Dial. Tap Speed Dial
beneath the Home screen and tap the con­tact you wish to call. You can opt to arrange
numbers alphabetically or by the frequency
with which you call the numbers. Swipe your
finger up or down the screen to scroll
through the list of contacts or tap a letter in
the bar at the bottom of the page.

Dial a number from Call History

Your Call History is also displayed above the onscreen number
pad, and displays all 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 key or tap
Call.

Missed calls will be displayed in the telephone icon on the

Home Page as well as at the top of the screen using the
icon.

Dial 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.

23Make a call

The voice call screen

Once you have dialed your number the voice call screen
appears, where several options are available.

Turn on the speakerphone.

Mute the call.

Put the current call on hold.

Add a note.

Tap to enter the contacts list.

End the call.

Display the keypad.

Open the menu.

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The voice call menu

Tap Menu on the voice call screen to access the menu. The
menu options available are:

Action Description

Hold Put the call on hold.
Mute/Unmute Mute/unmute the call.
Turn Speaker-

phone On/Off
Turn Hands-free

On/Off
Conference Begin a conference call.
Paste Paste a copied number from the clipboard

Save to Contacts Save the entered number to contacts.
Create Note Create a note.
Call History Enter the call history screen.
Speed Dial Enter the speed dial directory.
Options Enter the phone settings screen.

Note: Certain options are only available during a call. These menu
items are grayed out when not in a call.

Turn the speakerphone on/off.

Turn the handsfree feature on/off.

into the number field on the voice call
screen.

Onscreen call options

Answer a call

Press the Call key or tap Answer to answer a call.

25Onscreen call options

Reject a call

Press the End key or tap Ignore to reject a call.

End a call

To end a call, press the End key or tap End.

Put a call on hold

To put a call on hold, tap Hold on the voice call screen. Tap
again to resume the call.

Swap between calls

When you receive a second call while already on a call, a notifi­cation message will appear.

1. Press the Call key 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 Menu > Conference. All calls are combined.

2. To speak to selected participants privately during your con­ference call, tap Menu > Private.

3. Select the participant you wish to talk to in private.

4. To resume the conference call, tap Menu > Conference.

Press the End key or tap End and all participants will be discon­nected.

Dial an international number

When dialing international numbers, there is no need to enter
the international direct dialing prefix (‘00’ etc.) before the

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country code. Simply tap and hold +0 on the onscreen number
pad 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.

Use the speakerphone

The speakerphone function allows you to make calls without
having to hold the smartphone. This handsfree function is
especially useful when driving.

To activate the speakerphone, tap Speaker On on the voice call
screen. Tap Speaker Off to disable the speakerphone.

Add 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. To save the note, tap OK when you have finished.

To view the notes at a later date, tap Start > Programs > Notes.
Tap the note you want to open and view.

Mute 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.

27Onscreen call options

Save 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.

2. Enter the contact’s information and tap OK to save.

Redial a missed call

When you have a missed call, the icon appears at the top of
the Home screen, while the phone icon will display the number
of missed calls.

1. Tap View to display the missed call details.

2. Select the call from the list and press the Call key or tap Call.

Speed dial

Tap Speed Dial at the bottom of the Home Screen to view all
your contacts as tiles indicating the contact name and number.
You can sort the tiles alphabetically or by the frequency with
which you have dialed the numbers. Tap a tile to immediately
dial that contact.

Call History

View recent calls by accessing Call History: open the onscreen
number pad by pressing the Call key; then tapping Call History.

Call History Menu options

There are various options available in the Call History Menu.

•Tap Filter to organize the call history view. For exam­ple, tap Filter > Missed and only missed calls will be
displayed.

•Tap Delete All Calls to delete all calls from the call his­tory list.

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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.

On your smartphone, the stylus replaces the mouse. Carefully
remove the stylus from its holder.

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 31 for more details.

29The stylus

The application buttons

The buttons are set to access the following applications by
default:

Button 1 - Start Menu

Button 2 - OK/Close

Button 3 - Camera

We recommend that you use these defaults whenever possible.

Tip: The application buttons listed above
can be configured to launch applications
that you use the most.

To configure which applications to launch
with each button, tap Start > Settings >
Buttons.

Select the button you wish to configure
from the list, then select the program to
assign to the button from the drop-down
list below.

Tap OK to confirm and save.

As the buttons have icons printed on
them, Acer strongly recommends
retaining the default settings. This avoids
confusion when using your smartphone.

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The onscreen keyboard

You can activate an onscreen keyboard in
certain applications when entering data.

Tap the keyboard icon at the bottom of
the screen to display the keyboard. Tap
again to hide the keyboard.

Tap the arrow next to the keyboard
symbol to select different input options.

Mode Description

Block Recognizer* Write using letters, numbers, symbols and punc-

Easy Keyboard Displays a standard keyboard with larger keys for

Keyboard Displays a standard keyboard. Tap to enter

Letter Recognizer* Write uppercase letters, lowercase letters,

Symbols Displays all symbols and special characters.

Transcriber* Use the stylus to write in cursive, mixed or print

Note: The handwriting function can take some practice getting
used to. Tap the
options (*) is active, to view writing demonstrations and access the

Help menus.

tuation marks to be converted to text.

easier use. Tap to enter letters, numbers and use
function keys.

letters, numbers and use function keys.

numbers and punctuation marks to be converted
into text.

handwriting to be converted into text.

? symbol, visible when one of the handwriting

Tap Options from the keyboard menu to adjust options and
settings for each input mode.

31The onscreen keyboard

Configure input settings

You can change the default input method when using the
onscreen keyboard.

1. Tap Start > Settings > Personal tab > Input > Input Method
tab.

2. Select the input method you prefer from the list.

3. When certain modes are selected further options are avail­able. In these cases, tap Options to view further settings.

4. Tap OK to confirm and save.

Enable word completion

Your smartphone makes writing emails, messages and docu­ments more efficient with the help of the word completion
feature. This feature suggests words as you type.

1. Tap Start > Settings > Personal tab > Input >Word
Completion tab.

2. Select the options you want to activate.

3. Tap OK to confirm and save.

Other input options

You can also configure voice recording options, zoom levels
and grammar rules on the Input Settings screen.

1. Tap Start > Settings > Personal tab > Input > Options tab.

2. Select and configure the appropriate settings.

3. Tap OK to confirm and save.

Note: Refer to the Help menus for more information on adjusting
input settings.

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Chapter 4: Messaging

This chapter shows you how to set up and use the SMS, MMS
and email functions of your smartphone.

The messaging screen

All SMS, MMS and email messages are accessed via the messag­ing screen.

To access the messaging screen, tap Start > Messaging > Mes­sages. Then tap the drop-down menu in the top left corner of
the messaging screen to view the folder list.

All email accounts, SMS and MMS fold­ers are displayed here. Tap on the plus
sign next to each folder to view the sub
folder list. Each folder features the fol­lowing subfolders:

• Deleted Items: Displays all messages
you have selected to delete.

Note: To completely erase messages, you
will need to delete them from the
Deleted Items folders as well. Tap Menu
> Tools > Empty Deleted Items to accom­plish this.

• Drafts: Displays all draft messages.

• Inbox: Displays all received messages.

• Outbox: Displays messages in the process of being
sent.

• Sent Items: Displays all sent messages.

33The messaging screen

Tap a subfolder to open it. Tap Inbox to return to the main
messaging screen. Tap Menu for a list of options appropriate
to the selected folder.

Manage your folders

You can select synchronization, download and other settings
for certain folders. To manage your folders, tap Menu > Tools
> Manage Folders, tap and hold on the folder name to open a
menu of action items. Tap Folder Options to open and modify
the settings for that folder.

Text (SMS) messages

You can use your smartphone to send text messages to other
mobile phones. Each text message can contain up to 160 char­acters.

Create and send text messages

1. Tap Start > Messaging > Messages. Then tap the drop-down
menu in the top left corner of the messaging screen.

2. Tap the Messages folder and the Inbox appears.

3. Tap New. The message window appears.

4. Select a recipient and enter your message then tap Send.

Tip: You can request delivery notification to ensure that your mes­sage has reached its recipient. To do this, tap Menu > Tools >
Options > Accounts tab from the Text Messages folder. Tap Text
Messages and check the Request delivery notifications checkbox.

Reply to text messages

When a new text message arrives a message icon appears at
the top of the Home screen and a notification message is
displayed.

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1. Tap Start > Messaging > Messages. Then tap the drop-down
menu in the top left corner of the messaging screen.

2. Tap the Text Messages folder and the Inbox appears.

3. Tap a message to open it.

4. Tap Reply to reply to the message and the message window
appears.

5. Enter your message and tap Send.

Sort text messages

You can sort your text messages by message type, sender,
received messages and message subject.

Tap the Sort by drop-down menu in the top-right of the mes­saging screen, and select an option from the list.

MMS messages

MMS messages are similar to text messages but also allow you
to attach multimedia files such as pictures, audio or video clips.
Each MMS message can be up to 300 kB in size.

Set up MMS messaging

Before you can send MMS messages, you have to set up a con­nection and profile. Ask your network provider for the infor­mation required to complete the setup procedure.

1. Tap Start > Settings > Connections tab > Connections.

2. Tap Add a new modem connection under the My ISP
section.

3. The Make New Connection screen appears.

4. Enter a name for the connection.

5. Select Cellular Line (GPRS) from the Select a modem list and
tap Next.

6. Enter the access point name provided by your network
provider.

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7. Enter your user name, password and domain.

8. Tap Finish to save and complete setup.

Set up MMS profiles

You can select and configure several MMS messaging profiles
for different networks and environments.

1. Tap Start > Messaging > Messages, then tap the drop-down
menu in the top left corner of the messaging screen.

2. Tap the Messages folder and the Inbox appears.

3. Tap Menu > MMS Settings > MMS Settings tab.

4. Tap a profile from the list. Tap Edit to view the selected
profile settings.

5. Tap each field to adjust its setting. These fields should be
automatically configured by your network provider. If so,
we recommend you leave them as they are.

6. Tap Done once you have finished editing the profile.

7. Tap Select to select the profile from the list and tap OK.

Note: For further information on options available to you when
editing or creating MMS profiles, refer to the Help menus.

Create MMS messages

1. Tap Start > Messaging > Messages. Then tap the drop-down
menu in the top left corner of the messaging screen.

2. Tap the Messages folder and the Inbox appears.

3. Tap New and the message window appears.

4. Enter the recipient (along with other recipients in the Cc
and Bcc fields if necessary) and subject of the MMS.

5. To attach a picture or video clip, tap Insert Picture/Video...
and select the file you want to attach.

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6. To attach an audio file, tap Insert Audio... and select the file
you want to attach. The audio file will be displayed in the
message.

7. To insert text, tap Insert Text and enter your message.
All attachments and text will now be displayed in the mes­sage window.

8. Tap Send.

Reply to MMS messages

When a new MMS message arrives, a message icon appears at
the top of the Home screen and a notification message is
displayed.

1. Tap Start > Messaging > Messages, then tap the drop-down
menu in the top left corner of the messaging screen.

2. Tap the Messages folder and the Inbox appears.

3. Tap a message to open it.

4. Tap Menu > Reply to reply to the message. The message
window will appear.

5. Follow the steps described in “Create MMS messages” on
page 36 to compose your reply.

6. Tap Send.

Sort MMS messages

You can sort your MMS messages by message type, sender,
received messages and message subject.

Tap the Sort by drop-down menu in the top-right of the mes­saging screen, and select an option from the list.

Note: For further information on options available to you when
creating, replying to and sorting SMS and MMS messages, refer to
the Help menus.

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Email

Your smartphone uses Outlook
Mobile to manage email accounts.
Tap Start > Messaging to open the
messaging window. Tap Setup E­mail to set up your email account.

Enter your email address and pass­word to set up the account. Select
if you want to save your password
or not.

When you’ve finished entering the
information, tap Next. Your smart­phone has pre-set definitions for a
variety of popular ISPs and will rec­ommend settings if your email
address is recognized. Otherwise
your smartphone will try to con­nect to the Internet to find the set­tings.

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Chapter 5: Home
Screen Overview

The Home screen

When you switch on your smartphone, the Home screen
appears following boot up.

The Home screen is the main point from which you can
navigate your smartphone. The screen features connection
status information, displays the date and time, and features a
set of shortcut icons that help you to access the most
frequently used applications quickly and easily.

In the Acer 3D view, scroll from side to side by dragging your
finger or stylus to the left or right (only part of the screen will
be visible at any time) to reveal more icons.

39The Home screen

Tap an icon to launch the following features:

No. Feature Description

1 Clock View your set locations on the globe.

2 Email Launch the email application; also indicates any

3 Messages Launch the messaging application; also indicates

4 Calls Open a list of dialed numbers, missed calls.

5 Weather View weather forecasts for your set locations.

6 Calendar View upcoming appointments.

7 Pictures View content in

8 Contacts View the contacts stored on your smartphone.

9 Media

Player

10 Settings Open the toolkit to customize your smartphone.

11 Bookmarks Open your

12 Programs Open the

unread mails.

any unread messages.

My pictures

Play media files stored on your smartphone.

Favorites

for quick access to frequently used applications
and programs.

Quick Menu

as a slideshow.

folder.

; you can set shortcuts here

You can add or remove icons by tapping
and holding anywhere on the Acer 3D
view. This will reveal a tab that you can
tap and drag up to show additional func­tions. Tap and drag icons between the
desktop and the tab to add or remove
them. You can also move the icons on the
desktop while the tab is visible.

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Status icons

Icon Description Icon Description

New email, SMS or
MMS

WLAN access available Telephone call

WLAN connected Call is being forwarded

Missed call or calls

connected

Connected to PC via
USB

Signal strength System sounds on

No signal Vibrate only, no system

Antenna off (tele­phone is off)

No phone service Battery charge

Incoming telephone call Low battery warning

GPRS available Battery is charging

3G network available 3G connected

GPRS connected Bluetooth headset

EDGE available Synchronizing over

EDGE connected HSDPA/HSUPA network

Call is on hold

sounds

All system sounds off

indicator

connected

EDGE

available

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Icon Description Icon Description

Synchronizing over
HSDPA/HSUPA

HSDPA/HSUPA
connected

Return to the Home screen

You can return to the Home screen from any application by
tapping Start > Today.

Customize basic settings

Set the date and time

To set the date and time, tap Start >
Settings > System tab > Clock & Alarms
> Time tab.

Tap Home and select your time zone
from the drop-down menu. Set the time
by tapping the up and down arrows.
Select the date from the drop-down cal­endar.

When you have finished, tap OK. A con­firmation message will appear. Tap Yes
to save your settings.

Personalize your smartphone

You can enter your personal information to easily identify
your smartphone. This is especially useful if it should ever be
lost or stolen. To enter owner information, tap Start > Settings
> Owner Information.

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Enter your name along with any other
information you want to store.

Tap the Notes tab to add any
additional notes.

Tap the Options tab to configure how
this information is displayed.

Tap OK to confirm and save.

Name your smartphone

Your smartphone uses a name to identify itself when con­nected to other computers. To specify a name, tap Start > Set­tings > System tab > About > Device ID.

Enter a name for your device. Add a
description if necessary.

Tap OK to confirm and save.

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Chapter 6: Using the
Camera

Your smartphone features a 3.2-megapixel digital camera
mounted on the rear. This section will take you through all the
steps to get you up and taking photos and videos with your
smartphone.

To activate the camera, press the camera button or go to Start
> Programs > Multimedia > Camera.

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Camera icons and indicators

Icon Description

Adjust the camera mode.

• Photo - Take a photograph.

• Video - Shoot a video.

• POI Photo - Take a photo and associate it with
the GPS coordinates of the location.

• Continuous 3/5/9 - Take three, five or nine
photos in a burst (select the number of photos
by tapping the icon repeatedly).

• MMS - Take a photo that is suited for sending
by MMS.

Turn the time stamp on or off.

Adjust the image resolution.

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Icon Description

Apply an effect to photos taken:

• Normal - No effect is applied.

• Greyscale - Takes black and white photos.

• Negative - Uses negative colors when taking
the photo.

• Art Frieze - Adjusts colors to create texture in a
photograph.

• Embossed - Creates an embossed appearance.

• Sepia - The photo is given a Sepia appearance.

• Silhouette - Gives photos a silhouetted
appearance.

• Mirror - The object is mirrored.

Enter the advanced settings page.

Exit and return to the previous screen.

Set the white-balance mode.

Turn the self-timer on or off.

Turn the flash on or off; turn the spotlight on or off.

Open the album to view thumbnails of stored pictures
and videos.

Displays the storage being used and approximately
how many photos you can still take.

Displays the battery charge status.

Displays the current magnification. Use the up/down
buttons to adjust magnification.

Take a photo

1. Frame your subject and steady your smartphone.

47Take a photo

2. Adjust any settings you require, such as brightness and
scene mode. Zoom in or out slide using the up or down
buttons.

3. Press the camera button down halfway until the image
comes into focus. Push down fully to take the photo.

Shoot a video

1. Frame your subject and steady your smartphone.

2. Press the camera button down fully to begin recording.

3. Press the camera button down fully to stop recording.

Supported formats

The following file formats are supported:

Type Formats

Image JPEG and BMP

Video 3GP

Save photos and videos to a microSD
card

Tap Start > File Explorer > My Documents > My Pictures (or My
Videos). Tap and hold on the file you want to save to your
microSD card, select Copy or Cut from the pop-up menu.

Navigate to your microSD card in File Explorer, tap and hold in
the folder you want to save the image/video to, and select
Paste from the pop-up menu.

Tip: Use the Advanced Settings screen in Camera to set the storage
to the microSD card so you can easily transfer pictures to your
computer.

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Photo and video options

After you have taken your photo or video, it is automatically
saved.

Note: The default locations for saving photos and videos are My
Documents/My Pictures and My Documents/My Videos respectively.
This can be changed from the Settings page.

Tap the Album icon and select
a photo to view. Tap the
photo to display the option
icons.

From this interface, you can
start a slideshow with all the
pictures in the folder, send
the current picture to a
contact as an MMS or email
message, view the picture’s
information, delete the
picture or return to the
thumbnail view.

You can also zoom into the
picture or zoom out and
navigate to the previous or
following file.

Edit photos

You can crop or rotate your stored photos.

1. Tap Start > Programs > Pictures & Videos.

2. All your photos and videos are displayed as thumbnails.
Select a photo to edit.

3. Tap Menu to view the list of editing options.

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Chapter 7: Advanced
Operation

Put your smartphone in flight mode

You can enter flight mode to turn off telephone, Bluetooth
and WLAN functions and use your smartphone as a handheld
device during a flight. Check with your airline to make sure
this is permitted onboard.

Some airlines may provide wireless Internet services on board
that can be accessed via the WLAN feature. Check prior to your
departure whether this service is available on your flight.

Switch your smartphone off during takeoff and landing as it
may interfere with aircraft electronic systems.

Enter flight mode

1. Access the Comm. Manager (refer to “Comm. Manager” on
page 52).

2. Tap Flight Mode ON to turn off
all phone, Bluetooth and WLAN
functions.

Tip: Press and hold for five
seconds to exit flight mode and re­activate wireless connections (note:
only connections that were
enabled prior to entering flight
mode will be re-activated).

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Comm. Manager

Your smartphone features phone, Bluetooth and WLAN func­tions. This section will explain how to activate and set basic
phone, Bluetooth and wireless network (WLAN) connection
settings through the Comm. Manager screen.

Tip: Tap and hold the name of any communication type to open its
associated Settings page.

Use the Comm. Manager

To access the Comm. Manager, tap any of the communication
icons at the top of the screen or Start > Programs > Comm.
Manager.

Activate or deactivate connections

You can choose to activate one or all connections from the
Comm. Manager window.

Each connection icon will be highlighted when turned on.

Adjust connection settings

This section will show you how to adjust detailed settings for
your phone, wireless and Bluetooth connections.

Phone connections

Once you have inserted a SIM card, the smartphone will auto­matically detect your network provider.

For all phone settings, tap Settings > Phone. Here you can
adjust ringtone, security, services, network and CB (Cell Broad­cast) settings.

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Adjust phone connection settings

You can use the Connection Wizard to configure country and
network settings for your phone connection, as well as create
customized phone connections.

1. Tap Start > Settings > Connections tab > Connection
Wizard.

2. Select your country and network operator from the lists.

3. Tap OK to confirm and save.

To detect these settings automatically, tap Search.

To edit network parameters, tap Edit.

Once all settings are complete, tap OK to confirm and save.

Create and edit new phone connections

If your country is not listed, or you want to create a customized
GPRS connection, refer to ‘Creating a new connection’ in the
Phone Data Manager Help menus for detailed information on
how to do this.

Select a network

You can set the smartphone to detect your network automati­cally or set it manually.

Detect a network automatically:

1. Tap Start > Settings > Phone > Network tab.

2. Select Automatic from the Network Selection list.

3. Tap Find Network. Your network will be automatically
detected.

Select a network manually:

1. Tap Start > Settings > Phone > Network tab.

2. Select Manual from the Network Selection list. A list of
available networks will appear.

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3. Select a network from the list and tap OK.

When your current network is unavailable, tap Select to select
another network to use.

Note: Contact your service provider should you have any problems
obtaining voice mail and the text message service center numbers.

Adjust wireless network settings

You can use your smartphone to connect to a wireless local
area network (WLAN) to exchange information with your PC
or network and access the Internet.

If there are multiple WLANs available, your smartphone will
prompt you to choose a network when you activate the WLAN
function. Select a network and specify whether it will be used
primarily for Work or The Internet. The smartphone will save
your settings and connect to your chosen
network.

Wireless power management

When activated, wireless connections use considerable battery
power so we recommend customizing power management
options to get the most out of your battery.

Note: When battery power is lower than 20 percent, a notification
message will appear asking if you want to continue using wireless
functions or not.

You can create, view and edit all available wireless networks in
your area, and configure network adapter card settings.

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View wireless networks

1. Tap Start > Settings > Connections tab > Wi-Fi > Wireless
tab.

2. Scroll through the list to view all available networks.

3. Tap the Networks to access list to sort by All available, Only
access points or Only computer-to-computer connections.

Create new wireless network connections

1. Tap the Start > Settings > Connections tab > Wi-Fi >
Wireless tab.

2. Tap Menu > Add New... from the list.

3. Enter all required information to configure the wireless
network. Refer to the Help menus to guide you through the
configuration screens for each setting.

Edit wireless network connections

1. Tap the Start > Settings > Connections tab > Wi-Fi >
Wireless tab.

2. Select a connection from the list.

3. Tap Menu > Edit.

4. Enter all required information to configure the wireless
network. Refer to the Help menus to guide you through the
configuration screens for each setting.

Adjust network adapter settings

1. Tap Start > Settings > Connections tab > Wi-Fi > Network
Adapters tab.

2. Select a network adapter from the list.

3. Tap Edit.

4. Select to use a server-assigned IP address or enter a specific
IP address.

5. Tap OK to confirm and save.

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Adjust Bluetooth settings

You can create and adjust Bluetooth connections, accessibility
settings and service settings to get the most out of the smart­phone’s Bluetooth functions.

Bluetooth connections

You can use Bluetooth to exchange information between your
smartphone and other mobile devices.

For all Bluetooth settings, tap Settings > Connections tab >
Bluetooth. Here you can adjust Bluetooth profiles, status,
accessibility, and services settings. You can also view version
information.

Create new Bluetooth connections

The simplest way to set up and configure a new Bluetooth
connection is through the Bluetooth Manager.

1. Tap Start > Settings > Connections tab > Bluetooth. You will
be asked to turn on Bluetooth, then tap Settings > Add a
device.

2. Alternatively tap Start > Settings > Connections tab > Blue­tooth > My Devices > Add.

3. You may limit the search to specific device types from the
drop-down list, or select All devices. Your smartphone will
search for devices in range.

4. Select the device you want to connect to.

5. Tap Select and follow all onscreen instructions to set up the
connection.

Adjusting Bluetooth settings

1. Tap the Start > Settings > Connections tab > Bluetooth >
Settings.

2. Select whether to Enable or Disable the Bluetooth function
and whether the device should be Discoverable or not.

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3. You can also define a Name for your smartphone.

4. Tap Advanced... to change additional Connectivity, Serial
Ports, File Transfer, Audio, Object Exchange and Synchroni­zation settings.

Phone settings

Many phone settings are automatically configured by your
smartphone when you insert a SIM card. The device will com­municate with your service provider and automatically obtain
all necessary settings, such as network name, voice mail and
text message center numbers.

You can, however, view and modify these settings yourself if
necessary, through the Phone Settings screen.

Tap Start > Settings > Personal tab > Phone.

Configure caller options

You can configure certain caller options to keep control over
your incoming and outgoing calls.

Bar outgoing or incoming calls using call barring; choose who
to display your identity to with caller ID; specify a number to
which calls can be forwarded if you are unavailable using call
forwarding; choose to be notified if an incoming call is waiting
using call waiting.

Set up caller ID

1. Tap Start > Settings > Personal tab > Phone > Services tab.

2. Select Caller ID from the list and tap Get Settings.

3. Select who to provide your caller ID to.

4. Tap OK to confirm and save.

Set up call forwarding

1. Tap Start > Settings > Personal tab > Phone > Services tab.

57Phone settings

2. Select Call Forwarding from the list and tap Get Settings.

3. Specify whether to forward all calls or only under certain
conditions. Tap the checkboxes to select the option you
require and enter number(s) to forward calls to.

4. Tap OK to confirm and save.

Set up call waiting

1. Tap Start > Settings > Personal tab > Phone > Services tab.

2. Select Call Waiting from the list and tap Get Settings.

3. Select whether to be notified or not when a call is waiting.

4. Tap OK to confirm and save.

Note: Refer to the Help menus for more detailed information on
adjusting phone settings.

Choose a profile and ring tone

A profile contains settings for alert notification, device vol­ume, ring type and tone.

1. Tap Start > Programs > Phone > Sound Profiles. There are
three profiles:

Profile Description

Normal The default profile. Call alert levels are set to medium.

Vibrate Intended for discreet use. Call alert is muted and set to

Silent Call alert is muted and vibrate is turned off.

2. Select a profile and use the lists and sliders to adjust set­tings to customize your profile.

3. Tap Advanced to set further options for each profile.

4. Tap OK to confirm and save.

vibrate.

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Manage contacts

Your smartphone features an address book that allows you to
save contacts to either the internal memory or onto your SIM
card.

Further options are explained in this section that are accessible
via the Contact screen menu.

Add and edit contacts

To add a new contact:

1. Enter the telephone number on the Phone screen.

2. Tap Menu > Save to Contacts.

3. Tap <New Contact> and select whether this is a SIM Contact
or Outlook Contact.

4. Enter the required information.

5. Tap the Notes tab to enter any additional information for
the contact.

6. Tap OK to save.

You can choose to save contacts directly to your SIM card. This
is useful if you use your SIM card with multiple phones and you
always need your address book to hand.

Note: You can only enter a contact name and telephone number
when creating a new SIM contact. If more information is required,
create a regular phone contact.

Edit a contact

1. Tap Start > Contacts.

2. Tap on the contact you want to edit.

3. Tap Menu > Edit.

4. Edit the contact information and tap OK to save.

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Copy contacts

You can copy contacts stored in internal memory to your SIM
card, and vice versa.

Copy a contact from internal memory to
the SIM card

Note: Copying a contact from internal memory to your SIM will only
copy the contact’s name and phone number. Names longer than 14
characters will be truncated.

1. Tap Start > Contacts.

2. Tap the internal memory contact you want to save.

3. Tap Menu > Copy Contact > To SIM.

4. Edit the information as required.

5. Tap OK to save the contact to your SIM card.

Copy a contact from the SIM card to
internal memory

1. Tap Start > Contacts.

2. Tap the SIM contact you want to save.

3. Tap Menu > Copy Contact > To Contacts.

4. Edit the information as required.

5. Tap OK to save the contact to your internal memory.

Send contacts via text or beam

You can send your contacts details to other phones using text
messaging or via beam.

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Send contacts via message

1. Tap Start > Contacts.

2. Select a contact.

3. Tap Menu > Send Contact > Messages.

4. Select the contact information you want to send and tap
Done.

5. Specify a recipient and tap Send.

Send contacts via beam

1. Tap Start > Contacts.

2. Select a contact.

3. Tap Menu > Send Contact > Beam.

4. Select the Bluetooth device to send the contact to.

Delete contacts

To free up space on either the internal memory or on your SIM
card, you can delete contacts from your address book.

1. Tap Start > Contacts.

2. Select a contact.

3. Tap Menu > Delete Contact.

4. Tap Yes to permanently delete the contact.

Assign a ring tone and picture to
specific contacts

You can assign a specific ringtone and picture to a particular
contact so they are easily identifiable when they call.

1. Tap Start > Contacts.

2. Tap on the contact you wish to assign a ringtone/picture to.

3. Tap Menu > Edit.

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4. Tap Select a picture... to open My Pictures. Tap the desired
picture to assign a picture to the contact.

5. Scroll to Ringtone and tap the field. Select a ringtone from
the drop-down list.

6. Tap OK to confirm and save.

Namecard Manager

Note: This application may not be available in your region or for
your language.

Namecard Manager is an application that integrates optical
character recognition and a contact list with the camera func­tion. It provides tools for converting data on namecards to a
digital format that can be integrated into a unified Contact list.

Tap Start > Programs > Multimedia > Namecard Manager.

Recognize namecard information

Place the namecard on a flat surface and tap Recognize to dis­play the namecard on the screen. Press the Camera button
halfway down to focus on the namecard and all the way down
to take a photo.

Tip: Before taking the picture, the following pointers help to
improve recognition quality.

If the original name card is a landscape design, it is recommended
to rotate the smartphone before taking the picture.

Hold the camera lens 10 to 12 cm above the namecard.

Move the camera up and down so that the namecard is framed by
the red markers in the four corners of the screen.

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Tap Language to select the language used on the namecard
and Identify to run optical character recognition and insert the
details into the contact list.

You may modify the recognized text by tapping on a field.
The image of the namecard will be repositioned so you can
confirm the contents. Select the field to modify and correct
any errors using the keyboard or onscreen keyboard.

Manage namecard information

Tap Manage to open the namecard database.

Note: The database only stores images and information for
namecards that have already been recognized.

Tap the “Wand” icon in the upper right-hand corner of the
screen to open a letter table. Tap a letter to display the infor­mation for all the namecards filed under that letter.

Select a namecard to expand its contents and view the original
picture of the namecard.

Tap Menu to show the menu:

• New: Create a new digital name card.

• Import: Import and recognize an existing picture of a
namecard. Supported formats are BMP, JPG and PNG.

• Edit: Modify the name card information.

• Delete: Delete the selected name card.

SIM Manager

Note: This application may not be available in your region or for
your language.

63SIM Manager

SIM Manager allows you to manage your SIM phonebook and
to copy the phonebook entries to Contacts. To start SIM Man­ager, tap Start > Programs > Phone > SIM Manager.

The standard display mode is to show your SIM contacts and
Contacts entries at the same time. You may change this by tap­ping SIM, Contact or Standard at the bottom of the screen.

You can sort your contacts by tapping Name or Pos (only for
SIM contacts) at the top of the list of contacts.

Tap and hold on a contact to Dial that contact’s number, Send
SMS, Edit, Delete or Copy to Contact/SIM.

Tap Menu at the bottom of the screen to reveal:

New SIM Contact: Add a new phonebook entry to the SIM
card.

Refresh: Refresh the contact lists.

SMS Management: Enter the SMS management screen.

SIM Information: View your SIM card information.

My Phone Numbers: Displays the information of the inserted
SIM card

About: View the version and copyright information of SIM
Manager.

Copy contact information

You can copy contact information to/from the Contacts list
from/to the SIM card. You may copy individual contacts, multi­ple contacts or all contacts.

• To copy all contacts, tap the box alongside Name: Tap
and hold any contact and select Copy to Contact/SIM.

• To copy multiple contacts, tap the box alongside each
contact: Tap and hold any contact and select Copy to
Contact/SIM.

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• To copy a single contact, tap and hold any contact, and
select Copy to Contact/SIM.

SMS Management

Tap Menu > SMS Management to enter the SMS management
screen and display SMS content on the SIM card.

Double tap the number in the Pos column to view the corre­sponding SMS.

To delete an SMS, select the SMS and then Del selected SMS.

Connect to a PC and install software

You can use Microsoft ActiveSync (on Windows XP) or the Win­dows Mobile Device Center (on Windows Vista) to synchronize
the information on your computer with the information on
your smartphone, comparing and updating data on both loca­tions. This serves as backup data in case something happens to
your smartphone.

Connect to a PC

The packaged mini USB sync cable enables you to synchronize
the information on your smartphone with the data on your
computer using Windows Vista Sync Center or ActiveSync.

65Connect to a PC and install software

Plug the mini USB sync cable
into the mini USB connector
on your smartphone. Plug the
USB client connector into an
available USB port on your
computer.

Configure USB to
PC settings

You can enable advanced net­working to enhance your USB
to PC connection, should you
be experiencing any prob­lems synchronizing your data
with.

1. Tap Start > Settings > Connections tab > USB to PC.

2. Check the Enable advanced network functionality checkbox
to enable.

3. Tap OK to confirm and save.

Other functions

Manage your calendar

You can set appointments and event reminders with the calen­dar feature.

Set a new appointment:

1. Tap Start > Calendar.

2. Tap Menu > New Appointment.

3. Enter appointment information and reminder frequency.

4. Tap OK to confirm and save.

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To edit an appointment, tap the entry and then tap Edit to
open the appointment entry screen.

Create tasks

Tasks can be set to remind you of specific things you must do
and the completion deadlines.

Create a new task

1. Tap Start > Programs > Tasks.

2. Tap Menu > New Task.

3. Enter all task information, start and due dates and how
often to be reminded.

4. Tap OK to confirm and save.

To edit an appointment, tap the entry and then tap Menu >
Edit to open the task entry screen.

Note: For more information on other options available in the calen­dar and task screens, refer to the Help menus.

Browse the Internet

In order to browse the Internet with your smartphone, you
must be connected to a 3G or wireless network or to a com­puter with an Internet connection via ActiveSync.

Tap Start > Internet Explorer to open the browser.

To adjust your browser settings, tap Menu > Tools > Options.

Start Windows Live:

1. Tap Start > Programs > Windows Live.

2. Sign in with your email address and password and your con­tacts list appears.

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Multimedia playback

Your smartphone comes supplied with a variety of programs
that you can use to enjoy multimedia content.

Media Player

Tap the Media player icon on the Home page. The Media
Player will search for all supported media files on your smart­phone. Tap the Play icon to start playback immediately.

Tap Sort By to sort your media files according to Album, Artist,
Genre, Folder or Favorites.

FM Tuner

Note: This application may not be available in your region or for
your language.

FM Tuner allows you to listen to your favorite local radio sta­tions and save them to an easily-accessible list of favorites.

To start FM Tuner tap Start > Programs > Multimedia > FM
Tuner.

Note: You will need to connect your headset to enjoy radio
programs.

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The FM Tuner screen indicates the
frequency the tuner is receiving (1), volume
level (2) and your defined favorites (3).

Tap the frequency display to open a
number pad that allows you to enter a
different frequency.

Tap My Favorite to manage your list of
favorite radio stations. To add a favorite,
select the position in the list that you’d like
to add the favorite at, and tap to open
the frequency allocation window. Enter
the frequency using the keyboard.

Important: There are restrictions on the range of frequencies that
may be legally listened to in many countries. The FM Tuner on your
smartphone has three predefined geographical regions: EUROPE,
JAPAN and USA. You may only set a frequency within the range
specified for each region.

Note: The RDS function is not supported by all smartphone models.

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Use Windows Media Player

You can use Windows Media Player to play videos you have
taken with your smartphone as well as other media files, such
as MP3 music files.

The following formats are supported:

Type Formats

Audio WMA, MP3, WAV, AAC

Video WMV

Play video or audio files

1. Tap Start > Programs > File Explorer.

2. Locate the file to playback, and tap once to play it in Win­dows Media Player.

Streaming Player

Note: This application may not be available in your region or for
your language.

Steaming Player allows you to view
streamed video off the Internet directly on
your phone.

If you try to open an audio or movie video
that is not supported by Microsoft
Windows Media Player, for example RTSP
or HTTP, the system will automatically
switch to Streaming Player.

Alternatively tap Start > Programs >
Multimedia > Streaming Player to
manually launch the player. You can enter

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the address of the content you wish to access in the address
bar.

Tap anywhere on the playback window to display the content
full-screen. Tap the screen again to return to the normal dis­play mode.

Personalize your smartphone

This section takes you through all settings that can be adjusted
under the Personal tab in the Settings screen.

Adjust the volume

To adjust the volume, tap at the top of the Home screen.
The volume control appears.

• Use the upper slider to adjust the ring volume.

• Use the lower slider to adjust system volume.

• Use the icons at the top of the screen to turn all sounds
on, set to vibrate only or mute all sounds.

• If you adjust the volume during a call, the speaker vol­ume will be adjusted.

Configure start menu programs

You can select the programs you most frequently use and put
them in the Start menu as shortcuts.

1. Tap Start > Settings > Personal tab > Menus.

2. Select the programs to appear in the Start menu from the
list.

3. Tap OK to confirm and save.

Configure sounds and notifications

You can specify sounds to play for certain events or when cer­tain actions are performed.

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1. Tap Start > Settings > Personal tab > Sounds & Notifications
> Sounds tab.

2. Select to enable sounds for events or programs. You can
also specify to enable sounds when tapping the screen or
pressing buttons.

3. Tap the Notifications tab.

4. Select an event from the list and the notification options
for that event are displayed.

5. Adjust the settings.

6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 to adjust notification options for other
events.

7. Tap OK to confirm and save.

Configure backlight settings

You can specify the appearance and conditions under which
the screen backlight will be on or off.

1. Tap Start > Settings > System tab > Backlight > Battery
Power tab.

2. Select the timing for the backlight to turn on and off when
your smartphone is running on battery power.

3. Tap the External Power tab. Select the timing of the back­light to turn on or off when your smartphone is running on
external power.

4. Tap the Backlight Level tab. Adjust the backlight brightness
level and automatic level selection options.

5. Tap OK to confirm and save.

Tip

: Backlight settings greatly affect battery life. Configure these
settings carefully to ensure that you get the most out of your
battery.

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Manage system certificates

System certificates are used to positively identify your smart­phone to other systems.

Tap Start > Settings > System tab > Certificates to view all
certificates.

Set the clock and alarms

You can set the current date and time for two locations, and
set multiple alarms.

Refer to “Set the date and time” on page 42 for information
on how to set the time and date.

Set alarms

1. Tap Start > Settings > System tab > Clock & Alarms > Alarms
tab.

2. Tap the checkbox to activate an alarm.

3. Tap Description and enter a name for the alarm.

4. Select the day and time for the alarm.

5. Tap OK to confirm and save.

Adjust microphone volume

You can adjust the microphone volume level and activate the
Automatic Gain Control (AGC) feature.

1. Tap Start > Settings > System tab > Microphone.

2. Move the slider to adjust the microphone volume.

3. Tap OK to confirm and save.

Configure regional settings

You can adjust regional settings for number, currency, date
and time formats to match those used in your country.

1. Tap Start > Settings > System tab > Regional Settings.

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2. Tap the Region, Number, Currency, Date and Time tabs to
view information for your region. Adjust any if necessary.

3. Tap OK to confirm and save.

Power saving options

1. Tap Start > Settings > System tab > Power > Advanced tab.

2. Select the interval after which your smartphone will turn
off if not in use. You can specify two intervals: one for
when on battery power, and one for when on external
power.

View power status

Tap Start > Settings > System tab > Power > Battery tab to view
battery power status.

Remove programs

You can remove programs you have installed on your smart­phone to free up extra storage memory.

Note: You can only remove programs you have installed, you can­not remove programs installed during manufacture.

1. Tap Start > Settings > System tab > Remove Programs.

2. Tap the program you want to remove from the list.

3. Tap Remove and the program will be uninstalled.

Configure screen options

You can change orientation, align the screen, enable
ClearType and adjust text size to make viewing your smart­phone as comfortable as possible.

1. Tap Start > Settings > System tab > Screen > General tab.

2. Select screen orientation and tap Align Screen if you need
to re-align the screen.

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3. Tap the ClearType tab. Select to enable ClearType.

4. Tap the Text Size tab. Move the slider to adjust text size.

5. Tap OK to confirm and save.

Reset your smartphone

You may have to perform a reset if your smartphone fails to
respond when buttons are pressed or the screen is tapped.

Note: Before performing a reset, ensure that your smartphone is
not locked. Press any key or tap the screen to see if the unlock
screen opens.

Soft reset

A soft reset reboots your smartphone. All data
and settings information are retained after reset­ting.

Important: To reduce risking damage to your smart­phone, only use the supplied stylus to reset the
device.

Using the tip of your stylus, lightly press the
Reset button inside the hole on the side of your
smartphone.

Cold boot

A cold boot will clear the RAM of your smartphone.

Important: To reduce risking damage to your smartphone, only use
the supplied stylus to reset the device.

75Reset your smartphone

Hold down the power button and use the tip of your stylus to
lightly press the Reset button inside the hole on the side of
your smartphone.

Clean boot

Warning! You should only perform a clean boot when all other
reset options have failed to restore your smartphone to an opera­tional state.

A clean boot will restore your smartphone to the factory set­tings.

Warning! This will erase all your personal information, any contacts
stored on your phone and any programs you installed.

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If your screen is responding to stylus
input: Go to Start > Programs > Utilities
> Default Settings. Read the warning
information and enter the security code
in the empty textbox. Tap OK to pro­ceed.

If your screen is not responding to stylus
input: Press the reset button while hold­ing the power button down. When you
see the Acer screen, press and hold both
the up and down buttons. You will see
a screen showing Clean Boot in red text.

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Chapter 8: Accessories
and Tips

This chapter shows you how to use accessories with your smart­phone, as well as provide useful tips for when you are using
your smartphone.

Use the stereo headset

Your smartphone comes packaged with a stereo headset with
built-in microphone for handsfree use when making calls.

To use the headset, plug it into the mini USB port in the side of
the unit.

When the headset is plugged in, all audio is routed to the
headset, and the speakers are turned off.

• To answer an incoming call, press the silver button on
the microphone.

• Adjust the volume with the integrated volume wheel.

• End the call by pressing the silver button again.

Use a Bluetooth headset

Your smartphone’s Bluetooth functions make it fully compati­ble with all Bluetooth headsets. This allows you to use the unit
handsfree when making calls, without the inconvenience of
wires.

To set up your Bluetooth headset:

1. Turn on Bluetooth using the Comm. Manager (please see
“Comm. Manager“ on page 52).

2. Connect to the headset as described in “Create new Blue­tooth connections“ on page 56.

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3. Tap the icon for your Bluetooth headset.

4. Enter your headset passkey and tap OK or press the OK
button.

5. Tap Finish to complete setup.

When you want to answer an incoming call, press the
“answer” button on your Bluetooth headset. Press or End
to end the call.

Tip: As well as being essential for handsfree operation when driv­ing, you can also use your Bluetooth headset when at home or in
the office, to avoid carrying your smartphone around with you at
all times. In ideal conditions, Bluetooth range is up to 10 metres, or
30 feet.

Use your smartphone as a modem

When connected to your PC, your smartphone can function as
a modem via GPRS, HSDPA or UMTS.

You can also use a USB connection or the Bluetooth function
of your smartphone to connect to your PC or laptop and act as
a modem. You must first set up an ISP connection on your PC
or laptop.

1. Click Start > Settings > Control Panel.

2. Click Network Connections > Create a new connection.

3. Click Next to begin the New Connection Wizard.

4. Select Connect to the Internet and click Next.

5. Select Set up my connection manually and click Next.

6. Select Connect to a dial-up modem and click Next.

7. Enter the name of your ISP (Internet Service Provider) and
click Next.

8. Enter your ISP’s phone number. The number must begin
with ‘*99#’. Click Next.

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9. Select one option from the Connection Availability screen
and click Next.

10.Enter your username and password and click Next.

11.Click Finish to complete the setup.

You can now establish a Bluetooth connection between your
PC and your smartphone. When you attempt to access the
Internet on your PC, your smartphone will dial the ISP number
specified to establish a connection.

Important: Some providers and countries do not allow the use of a
smartphone as a modem over HSDPA. Please check with your pro­vider before attempting to do so.

Use a USB connection

1. Close ActiveSync if it is running. This helps Internet sharing
to function properly.

2. Tap Start > Programs > Internet
Sharing.

3. Select USB from the PC connec­tion drop-down menu.

4. Select your network connection
type from the network connec­tion drop-down menu.

5. Tap Connect.

Your smartphone will now act as a modem.

Use a Bluetooth connection

You can also use Bluetooth to link your PC to your smartphone
to connect to the Internet. Ensure that Bluetooth is enabled
from the Comm. Manager (refer to “Comm. Manager” on
page 52), and that other devices can discover your smart­phone. To do this, open the Comm. Manager, tap Settings >

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Bluetooth > Mode tab, and check Make this device visible to
other devices.

Ensure that your computer’s Bluetooth adapter is switched on.

• Open Bluetooth Places and click Add..., then follow
the steps of the Add Bluetooth Device Wizard.

• Double click on your smartphone device name.

• Select Let me choose my own passkey when requested,

and enter a passkey.

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• Your smartphone will ask to allow pairing, and for the
Passkey. Enter the same code you entered above and
tap OK.

• Windows will automatically connect to your

smartphone and detect what services are available.

Insert a microSD card

Your smartphone features a memory expansion slot that
accepts a microSD card to expand memory and storage capac­ity.

Open the microSD reader cover and insert the microSD card
into the slot. Make sure the gold connectors are facing
upwards. Push the card in until it clicks into place.

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Appendix

FAQ, troubleshooting and error messages

This section lists frequently asked questions that may arise dur­ing the use of your smartphone, and gives easy answers and
solutions to these questions.

Aspect Question Answer

Audio Why is there no

Touch screen Why is the touch

Multimedia
files

sound coming
from the device?

screen not
responding to my
stylus taps?

Why can’t I view
my picture files?

Why can’t I view
my video files?

If the headset is plugged into the
device, the speaker is automati­cally shut off. Disconnect the
headset.

Check that the device volume set­ting is not muted. Tapany of the
icons at the top of the Home
screen.

Check that the volume control is
not at its lowest setting.

The screen may have lost its align­ment. Go to Start > Settings > Sys­tem tab > Screen to re-align the
screen.

You may be trying to view an
image that is not supported. Refer
to “Supported formats” on
page 48 for more information.

You may be trying to view a video
that is not supported. Refer to
“Multimedia” on page 88 for
more information.

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Aspect Question Answer

Why can’t I play
my music files?

System infor­mation and
performance

Power I couldn’t turn on

How do I check
the OS version of
my device?

How do I restore
the system back
to its default fac­tory settings?

What should I do
if the system
stops functioning
normally or
crashes?

the device.

Even when fully
recharged, the
battery seems to
run down very
quickly.

You may be trying to play a file
that is not supported. Refer to
“Multimedia” on page 88 for
more information.

Tap Start > Settings > System tab
> System Information to check the
OS version and other hardware
and software information.

Perform a clean boot. Refer to
“Clean boot” on page 76 for
more information.

Perform a reset. Refer to “Soft
reset” on page 75 for more infor­mation.

The battery power may be
depleted. Recharge the device.
Refer to “Charge the battery” on
page 16 for more information.

Check power saving options. Tap
Start > Settings > System tab >
Power to configure power saving
options.

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Error messages

Error

Description

message

Connection canceled Operation canceled by the user.

Service unavailable ­please try again later

Connection unavailable ­please check your network
settings

The network is not stable, or server has not
responded. Try again later.

No path to the destination is available.
Please check the settings in Start > Settings
> Connections tab.

1. If your Smartphone is connected to
your PC via USB, check both the PC's
network settings and ActiveSync set­tings (when connected via USB, nei­ther Wi-Fi nor GPRS/3G is used).

2. If Wi-Fi is enabled, check the Wi-Fi
settings from Start > Settings > Con­nections tab > Comm. Manager
(when Wi-Fi is enabled, GPRS/3G will
not be used).

Note: You might need to log into the wire­less environment.

3. If you are using a GPRS/3G network,
check the settings from Start -> Set­tings -> Connections Page -> Connec­tions. If the smartphone is currently
roaming, and the Exclude interna­tional GPRS/3G roaming is checked,
you will need to uncheck it.

Notes:

1. Try using Internet Explorer to connect
to a website to verify your network
connection.

2. When the wireless signal is weak, the
data connection may be unstable.
Please try again later.

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Specifications

Performance

• Samsung SC3 6410, 533 MHz

• System memory:

• 128 MB of SDRAM (16 MB for modem use)

• 256 MB of Flash ROM

• Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional Edition

Display

• 3.8” TFT touchscreen

• 800 x 480 resolution

• 65K color support

• Microsoft ClearType technology for clearer, crisper
font display

Multimedia

• CD-quality stereo output

• Mini USB handsfree microphone support

• Mono speaker 0.5 W (max)

• Omni-directional microphone

• Formats supported

Type Formats

Audio
playback

Ringtone SP-MIDI, MIDI, MMF, AMR, AWB, RMI, MP3, AAC

Video
recording

Video
playback

WMA, MP3, WAV, AAC, AMR

3GP, MPEG-4, H.263, AVI, WMV

3GP, MPEG-4, WMV, H.263, H.264

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USB connector

• 10-pin mini USB connector

• USB Client

• DC power-in (5 V, 1 A)

Connectivity

• Bluetooth 2.0+EDR

• IEEE Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g WLAN

• GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900

• UMTS 2100 / 1900 / 850

• HSDPA / HSUPA / EDGE / GPRS

Camera

• 3.2 megapixel auto-focus

• LED flash

Expansion

• MicroSD memory card slot; supports microSD and
microSDHC cards up to 16 GB

Battery

• High density, rechargeable 1530 mAh Lithium Polymer
battery (changeable)

• Battery life:

• Up to 4 hours 3G call talk time, with backlight off

• Up to 6 hours 2G call talk time, with backlight off

• Up to 5 hours of GPS usage

• Up to 15 hours of Pocket PC use

• 245 hours standby time (WDCDMA)

• 275 hours standby time (GSM)

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Note: Length of battery operation will depend on power consump­tion which is based on system resource use. For example, constantly
using the backlight or using power-demanding applications will
shorten battery life between charges.

Design and ergonomics

• Stylish, light and robust design

Height 117.5 mm

Width 63.5 mm

Thickness 12.9 mm

Weight 155 g (including battery and stylus)

Warnings and precautions

• Do not use this product near water.

• Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand or
table. If the product falls, it could be seriously dam­aged.

• Slots and openings are provided for ventilation to
ensure reliable operation of the product and to pro­tect it from overheating. These openings must not be
blocked or covered. The openings should never be
blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug or
other similar surface. This product should never be
placed near or over a radiator or heat register, or in a
built-in installation unless proper ventilation is pro­vided.

• Never push objects of any kind into this product
through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous
voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a

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fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind onto
or into the product.

• To avoid damage of internal components and to pre­vent battery leakage, do not place the product on a
vibrating surface.

• Never use this product when engaging in sporting
activities, exercising, or in any vibrating environment
which may cause a short circuit or damage, and even a
risk of explosion from the battery pack.

CAUTION when listening to music

To protect your hearing, follow these instructions.

• Increase the volume gradually until you can hear
clearly and comfortably.

• Do not increase the volume level after your ears have
adjusted.

• Do not listen to music at high volumes for extended
periods.

• Do not increase the volume to block out noisy sur­roundings.

• Decrease the volume if you can’t hear people speaking
near you.

Battery information

This product uses a Lithium Polymer battery. Do not use it in a
humid, wet and/or corrosive environment. Do not put, store or
leave your product in or near a heat source, in a high tempera­ture location, in strong direct sunlight, in a microwave oven or
in a pressurized container, and do not expose it to tempera­tures over 60 °C (140 °F). Failure to follow these guidelines may
cause the battery to leak acid, become hot, explode or ignite
and cause injury and/or damage. Do not pierce, open or disas­semble the battery. If the battery leaks and you come into con­tact with the leaked fluids, rinse thoroughly with water and

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seek medical attention immediately. For safety reasons, and to
prolong the lifetime of the battery, charging will not occur at
low (below 0 °C/32 °F) or high (over 40 °C/104 °F) temperatures.

The full performance of a new battery is achieved only after
two or three complete charge and discharge cycles. The bat­tery can be charged and discharged hundreds of times, but it
will eventually wear out. When the talk and standby times are
noticeably shorter than normal, buy a new battery. Use only
Acer approved batteries, and recharge your battery only with
Acer approved chargers designated for this device.

Unplug the charger from the electrical plug and the device
when not in use. Do not leave a fully charged battery con­nected to the ac charger, since overcharging may shorten its
lifetime. If left unused, a fully charged battery will lose its
charge over time. If the battery is completely discharged, it
may take a few minutes before the charging indicator appears
on the display or before any calls can be made.

Use the battery only for its intended purpose. Never use any
charger or battery that is damaged.

Do not short-circuit the battery. Accidental short-circuiting can
occur when a metallic object such as a coin, clip, or pen causes
direct connection of the positive (+) and negative (-) terminals
of the battery. (These look like metal strips on the battery.)
This might happen, for example, when you carry a spare bat­tery in your pocket or purse. Short-circuiting the terminals may
damage the battery or the connecting object.

Leaving the battery in hot or cold places, such as in a closed car
in summer or winter conditions, will reduce the capacity and
lifetime of the battery. Always try to keep the battery between
15 °C and 25 °C (59 °F and 77 °F). A device with a hot or cold
battery may not work temporarily, even when the battery is
fully charged. Battery performance is particularly limited in
temperatures well below freezing.

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Do not dispose of batteries in a fire as they may explode. Bat­teries may also explode if damaged. Dispose of batteries
according to local regulations. Please recycle when possible.
Do not dispose as household waste.

Replacing the battery pack

Your smartphone uses lithium batteries. Replace the battery
with the same type as that which came bundled with your
product. Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or
explosion.

Warning! Batteries may explode if not handled properly. Do not
disassemble or dispose of them in fire. Keep them away from chil­dren. Follow local regulations when disposing of used batteries.

Additional safety information

Your device and its enhancements may contain small parts.
Keep them out of the reach of small children.

Operating environment

Warning! For safety reasons, turn off all wireless or radio transmit­ting devices when using your device under the following condi­tions. These devices may include, but are not limited to: wireless
LAN (WLAN), Bluetooth and/or 3G.

Remember to follow any special regulations in force in any
area, and always switch off your device when its use is prohib­ited or when it may cause interference or danger. Use the
device only in its normal operating positions. This device meets
RF exposure guidelines when used normally, and it and its
antenna are positioned at least 1.5 cm (5/8") away from your
body. Do not cover the antenna with metal and you should
position the device at the above-stated distance from your

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body. To successfully transmit data files or messages, this
device requires a good quality connection to the network. In
some cases, transmission of data files or messages may be
delayed until such a connection is available. Ensure that the
above separation distance instructions are followed until the
transmission is completed. Parts of the device are magnetic.
Metallic materials may be attracted to the device, and persons
with hearing aids should not hold the device to the ear with
the hearing aid. Do not place credit cards or other magnetic
storage media near the device, because information stored on
them may be erased.

Medical devices

Operation of any radio transmitting equipment, including
wireless phones, may interfere with the functionality of inade­quately protected medical devices. Consult a physician or the
manufacturer of the medical device to determine if they are
adequately shielded from external RF energy or if you have
any questions. Switch off your device in health care facilities
when any regulations posted in these areas instruct you to do
so. Hospitals or health care facilities may be using equipment
that could be sensitive to external RF transmissions.

Pacemakers. Pacemaker manufacturers recommend that a min­imum separation of 15.3 cm (6") be maintained between wire­less devices and a pacemaker to avoid potential interference
with the pacemaker. These recommendations are consistent
with the independent research by and recommendations of
Wireless Technology Research. Persons with pacemakers
should do the following:

• Always keep the device more than 15.3 cm (6") from
the pacemaker.

• Not carry the device near your pacemaker when the
device is switched on. If you suspect interference,
switch off your device, and move it.

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Hearing aids. Some digital wireless devices may interfere with
some hearing aids. If interference occurs, consult your service
provider.

Vehicles

RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately
shielded electronic systems in motor vehicles such as electronic
fuel injection systems, electronic antiskid (antilock) braking
systems, electronic speed control systems, and air bag systems.
For more information, check with the manufacturer, or its rep­resentative, of your vehicle or any equipment that has been
added. Only qualified personnel should service the device, or
install the device in a vehicle. Faulty installation or service may
be dangerous and may invalidate any warranty that may apply
to the device. Check regularly that all wireless equipment in
your vehicle is mounted and operating properly. Do not store
or carry flammable liquids, gases, or explosive materials in the
same compartment as the device, its parts, or enhancements.
For vehicles equipped with an air bag, remember that air bags
inflate with great force. Do not place objects, including
installed or portable wireless equipment in the area over the
air bag or in the air bag deployment area. If in-vehicle wireless
equipment is improperly installed, and the air bag inflates,
serious injury could result. Using your device while flying in air­craft is prohibited. Switch off your device before boarding an
aircraft. The use of wireless teledevices in an aircraft may be
dangerous to the operation of the aircraft, disrupt the wireless
telephone network, and may be illegal.

Potentially explosive environments

Switch off your device when in any area with a potentially
explosive atmosphere and obey all signs and instructions.
Potentially explosive atmospheres include areas where you
would normally be advised to turn off your vehicle engine.

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Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting
in bodily injury or even death. Switch off the device at refuel­ing points such as near gas pumps at service stations. Observe
restrictions on the use of radio equipment in fuel depots, stor­age, and distribution areas; chemical plants; or where blasting
operations are in progress. Areas with a potentially explosive
atmospheres are often, but not always, clearly marked. They
include below deck on boats, chemical transfer or storage
facilities, vehicles using liquefied petroleum gas (such as pro­pane or butane), and areas where the air contains chemicals or
particles such as grain, dust or metal powders.

Follow any restrictions. Do not use the device where blasting is
in progress.

Emergency calls

Important: Wireless phones, including this device, operate
using radio signals, wireless networks, landline networks, and
user-programmed functions. Because of this, connections in all
conditions cannot be guaranteed. You should never rely solely
on any wireless device for essential communications like medi­cal emergencies.

To make an emergency call:

1. If the device is not on, switch it on. Check for adequate sig­nal strength. Some networks may require that a valid SIM
card is properly inserted in the device.

2. Press the Call button as many times as needed to clear the
display and ready the device for calls.

3. Enter the official emergency number for your present loca­tion. Emergency numbers vary by location.

4. Press the Call button to start the call.

If certain features are in use, you may first need to turn those
features off before you can make an emergency call. Consult
this guide or your service provider for more information.

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When making an emergency call, give all the necessary infor­mation as accurately as possible. Your wireless device may be
the only means of communication at the scene of an accident.
Do not end the call until given permission to do so.

Disposal and recycling information

Do not throw this electronic device into the trash when
discarding.
To minimize pollution and ensure utmost protection of the
global environment, please recycle. For more information on
the Waste from Electrical and Electronics Equipment (WEEE)
regulations, visit
http://www.acer-group.com/public/Sustainability/
sustainability01.htm

Mercury advisory

For projectors or electronic products containing an LCD/CRT
monitor or display:
Lamp(s) inside this product contain mercury and must be recy­cled or disposed of according to local, state or federal laws. For
more information, contact the Electronic Industries Alliance at
www.eiae.org
www.lamprecycle.org

. For lamp-specific disposal information, check

.

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Taking care of your smartphone

1. DO take care not to scratch the screen of your smartphone.
Keep the screen clean. When working with your smart­phone, use the supplied stylus or plastic-tipped pens
intended for use with touch-sensitive screens. Never use an
actual pen or pencil or other sharp object on the screen sur­face.

2. DO NOT expose your smartphone to rain or moisture. Do
not let water enter the circuitry through the front panel
buttons or expansion slots. In general, treat your smart­phone as you would a mobile phone or other small elec­tronic device.

3. DO be careful not to drop your smartphone or subject it to
any strong impact. Do not place your smartphone in your
back pocket.

4. DO NOT expose your smartphone to extreme temperatures.
For example, do not leave your smartphone on the dash­board of a car on a hot day or when temperatures are
below freezing point. Also, keep it away from heaters and
other sources of heat.

5. DO NOT use or store your smartphone in any location that
is dusty, damp or wet.

6. DO use a soft, damp cloth to clean your smartphone. If the
surface of the screen becomes soiled, clean it with a soft
cloth moistened with diluted window-cleaning solution.

7. DO NOT press down on the screen with force, otherwise
you may crack the screen.

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Safety regulations

Declaration of Conformity for EU countries

Hereby, Acer, declares that this Smartphone series is in compli­ance with the essential requirements and other relevant provi­sions of Directive 1999/5/EC.

Compliant with Russian regulatory certification:

LCD pixel statement

The LCD unit is produced with high-precision manufacturing
techniques. Nevertheless, some pixels may occasionally misfire
or appear as black or red dots. This has no effect on the
recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction.

Radio device regulatory notice

Note: Regulatory information below is for models with wireless
LAN and/or Bluetooth only.

General

This product complies with the radio frequency and safety
standards of any country or region in which it has been
approved for wireless use. Depending on configuration, this
product may or may not contain wireless radio devices (such as
wireless LAN and/or Bluetooth modules). Information below is
for products with such devices.

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Certificate Information (SAR)

This device meets the EU requirements (1999/519/EU) on the
limitation of exposure of the general public to electromag­netic fields by way of health protection.

The limits are part of extensive recommendations for the pro­tection of the general public. These recommendations have
been developed and checked by independent scientific organi­zations through regular and thorough evaluations of scientific
studies. To guarantee the safety of all persons, regardless of
age and health, the limits include a significant safety buffer.

Before radio devices can be put in circulation, their agreement
with European laws or limits must be confirmed; only then
may the CE symbol be applied.

The unit of measurement for the European Council's recom­mended limit for mobile telephones is the "Specific Absorption
Rate" (SAR). This SAR limit is 2.0 W/kg, averaged over 10 g of
body tissue. It meets the requirements of the International
Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP) and
was included in the European Standard EN 50360 for mobile
radio devices. The SAR regulation for mobile telephones is in
line with European Standard EN 62209-1.The maximum SAR
value is calculated at the highest output level in all frequency
bands of the mobile telephone. During use, the actual SAR
level is usually much lower than the maximum value, because
the mobile telephone works in different output levels. It only
transmits with as much output as is required to reach the net­work. In general the following applies: The closer you are to a
base station, the lower the transmission output of your mobile
telephone. The highest SAR value for this device, measured in
accordance with the standard, is 0.593 W/kg.

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