Acer Liquid mini Ferrari User Manual

User’s Manual

Acer liquidmini Ferrari Edition Smartphone User’s Manual

Model: E310

First issue: 09/2011

Produced under licence of Ferrari Spa. FERRARI, the PRANCING HORSE device, all associated logos and distinctive designs are trademarks of Ferrari Spa.

Acer liquidmini Ferrari Edition Smartphone

Model number: __________________________________

Serial number: ___________________________________

Date of purchase: ________________________________

Place of purchase: ________________________________

Table of Contents

End User License Agreement

Features and functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

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

Setting up

Unpacking your smartphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Getting to know your smartphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Installing or removing the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Installing a SIM or microSD Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Using your smartphone

Turning on for the first time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Locking your smartphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Using the touchscreen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

The Idle screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

The Home screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Managing contacts

Managing your contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Making calls

Before making a call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Making a call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

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

Voice call options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Messaging

Creating a new message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Replying to a message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

MMS messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Going online

Browsing the Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Setting up your Google email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Composing an email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Setting up Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Acer SocialJogger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Maps, Navigation, Places and Latitude . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Using the camera

Camera icons and indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Taking a photo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Shooting a video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Viewing photos and videos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Advanced settings

Putting your smartphone in Airplane mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Adjusting settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Connecting to a PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

FM radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Multimedia playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Restoring to factory settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Accessories and tips

Using the headset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Using a Bluetooth headset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Inserting a microSD Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Appendix

FAQ and troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Other sources of help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Warnings and precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Emergency calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Disposal and recycling information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Taking care of your smartphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Regulatory information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

End User License Agreement

IMPORTANT-READ CAREFULLY: THIS END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT ("AGREEMENT") IS A LEGAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN YOU (EITHER AN INDIVIDUAL OR A SINGLE ENTITY), AND ACER INC. INCLUDING ITS SUBSIDIARIES ("ACER") FOR THE SOFTWARE (WHETHER PROVIDED BY ACER OR BY ACER'S LICENSORS OR SUPPLIERS) THAT ACCOMPANIES THIS AGREEMENT, INCLUDING ANY ASSOCIATED MEDIA, PRINTED MATERIALS AND RELATED USER ELECTRONIC DOCUMENTATION WHICH MAY BE BRANDED "ACER" ("SOFTWARE"). AGREEMENTS RELATING TO ANY OTHER PRODUCT OR TOPIC ARE NEITHER INTENDED NOR SHOULD THEY BE IMPLIED. BY INSTALLING THE ACCOMPANYING SOFTWARE OR ANY PORTION THEREOF, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO ALL OF THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT, DO NOT CONTINUE THE INSTALLATION PROCESS AND IMMEDIATELY DELETE ALL INSTALLED FILES, IF ANY, OF THE ACCOMPANYING SOFTWARE FROM YOUR PHONE.

IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A VALIDLY-LICENSED COPY OF THE APPLICABLE SOFTWARE, YOU ARE NOT AUTHORIZED TO INSTALL, COPY OR OTHERWISE USE THE SOFTWARE, AND HAVE NO RIGHTS UNDER THIS AGREEMENT.

The Software is protected by U.S. and international copyright laws and conventions as well as other intellectual property laws and treaties. The Software is licensed, not sold.

GRANT OF LICENSE

Acer grants to you the following non-exclusive and non-transferable rights with respect to the Software. Under this Agreement, you may:

1. Install and use the Software only on a single designated phone. A separate license is required for each phone on which the Software will be used;

2. Make one copy of the Software solely for backup or archival purposes;

3. Make one hardcopy of any electronic documents included in the Software, provided that you receive the documents electronically.

RESTRICTIONS

You ma y N OT:

1. Use or copy the Software except as provided in this Agreement;

2. Rent or lease the Software to any third party;

3. Modify, adapt, or translate the Software in whole or in part;

4. Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the Software or create derivative works based upon the Software;

5. Merge the Software with any other program or modify the Software, except for your personal use; and

6. Sublicense or otherwise make the Software available to third parties, except that you may, after prior written notification to Acer, transfer the Software as a whole to a third party so long as you do not retain any copies of the Software and such third party accepts the terms of this Agreement.

7. Transfer your rights under this Agreement to any third parties.

8. Export the Software in contravention of applicable export laws and regulations, or (i) sell, export, re-export, transfer, divert, disclose technical data, or dispose of, any Software to any prohibited person, entity, or destination including, without limitation, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Sudan and Syria; or (ii) use any Software for any use prohibited by the laws or regulations of the United States.

SUPPORT SERVICES

Acer is not obligated to provide technical or other support for the Software.

ACER LIVE UPDATE

Certain of the software contains elements that enable the use of the Acer Live Update service, which allows for updates for such software to be automatically downloaded and installed on your phone. By installing the software, you hereby agree and consent that Acer (or its licensors) may automatically check the version of such software that you are using on your phone and may provide upgrades to such software that may be automatically downloaded on to your phone.

OWNERSHIP AND COPYRIGHT

Title, ownership rights and intellectual property rights in and to the Software and all copies thereof shall remain with Acer or Acer's licensors or suppliers (as applicable). You do not have or shall not gain any proprietary interest in the Software (including any modifications or copies made by or for you) or any related intellectual property rights. Title and related rights in the content accessed through the Software is the property of the applicable content owner and may be protected by applicable law. This license gives you no rights to such contents. You hereby agree

1. Not to remove any copyright or other proprietary notices from the Software;

2. To reproduce all such notices on any authorized copies you make; and

3. To use best efforts to prevent any unauthorized copying of the Software.

TRADEMARKS

This Agreement does not grant to you any rights in connection with any trademarks or service marks of Acer or of Acer's licensors or suppliers.

DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ACER, ITS SUPPLIERS, AND ITS LICENSORS, PROVIDE THE SOFTWARE "AS IS" AND WITH ALL FAULTS, AND HEREBY DISCLAIM ALL OTHER WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS, EITHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, DUTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY, OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OF ACCURACY OR COMPLETENESS OF RESPONSES, OF RESULTS, OF WORKMANLIKE EFFORT, OF LACK OF VIRUSES, AND OF LACK OF NEGLIGENCE, ALL WITH REGARD TO THE SOFTWARE AND THE PROVISION OF OR FAILURE TO PROVIDE SUPPORT SERVICES. ALSO,

THERE IS NO WARRANTY OR CONDITION OF TITLE, QUIET ENJOYMENT, QUIET POSSESSION, CORRESPONDENCE TO DESCRIPTION OR NON-INFRINGEMENT WITH REGARD TO THE SOFTWARE.

EXCLUSION OF INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL AND CERTAIN OTHER DAMAGES

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL ACER, ACER'S SUPPLIERS, OR ACER'S LICENSORS, BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT, PUNITIVE, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS OR CONFIDENTIAL OR OTHER INFORMATION, FOR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, FOR PERSONAL INJURY, FOR LOSS OF PRIVACY, FOR FAILURE TO MEET ANY DUTY INCLUDING OF GOOD FAITH OR OF REASONABLE CARE, FOR NEGLIGENCE, AND FOR ANY OTHER PECUNIARY OR OTHER LOSS WHATSOEVER) ARISING OUT OF OR IN ANY WAY RELATED TO THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE SOFTWARE, THE PROVISION OF OR FAILURE TO PROVIDE SUPPORT SERVICES, OR OTHERWISE UNDER OR IN CONNECTION WITH ANY PROVISION OF THIS AGREEMENT, EVEN IN THE EVENT OF THE FAULT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), STRICT LIABILITY, BREACH OF CONTRACT OR BREACH OF WARRANTY OF ACER OR ITS SUPPLIERS OR LICENSORS, AND EVEN IF ACER AND ITS SUPPLIERS AND LICENSORS HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY AND REMEDIES

NOTWITHSTANDING ANY DAMAGES THAT YOU MIGHT INCUR FOR ANY REASON WHATSOEVER (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ALL DAMAGES REFERENCED ABOVE AND ALL DIRECT OR GENERAL DAMAGES), THE ENTIRE LIABILITY OF ACER, ITS SUPPLIERS, AND ITS LICENSORS, UNDER ANY PROVISION OF THIS AGREEMENT, AND YOUR EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR ALL OF THE FOREGOING, SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT PAID BY YOU FOR THE SOFTWARE. THE FOREGOING LIMITATIONS, EXCLUSIONS AND DISCLAIMERS (INCLUDING DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES AND EXCLUSION OF INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL AND CERTAIN OTHER DAMAGES ABOVE) SHALL APPLY TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, EVEN IF ANY REMEDY FAILS ITS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE; PROVIDED, HOWEVER, THAT BECAUSE SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OR LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

TERMINATION

Without prejudice to any other rights, Acer may immediately terminate this Agreement without notice if you fail to comply with any terms and conditions of this Agreement.

In such event, you must:

1. Cease all use of the Software;

2. Destroy or return to Acer the original and all copies of the Software; and

3. Delete the Software from all phones on which it was resident.

All disclaimers of warranties and limitation of liability set forth in this Agreement shall survive termination of this Agreement.

GENERAL

This Agreement represents the complete agreement between you and Acer relating to this license for the Software and supersedes all prior agreements, communications, proposals and representations between the parties and prevails over any conflicting or additional terms of any quote, order, acknowledgement or similar communication. This Agreement may only be modified by a written document signed by both parties. If any provision of this Agreement is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be contrary to law that provision will be enforced to the maximum extent permissible and the remaining provisions of this Agreement will remain in full force and effect.

ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE AND SERVICES

Software provided hereunder by Acer's licensors or suppliers ("Third Party Software") is made available to you for your personal, non-commercial use only. You may not use the Third Party Software in any manner that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair the services provided by Acer's licensors or suppliers hereunder ("Third Party Services"). Furthermore, you may not use the Third Party Software in any manner that could interfere with any other party's use and enjoyment of the Third Party Services, or the services and products of Acer's licensors' or suppliers' third party licensors. Your use of the Third Party Software and Third Party Services is also subject to additional terms and conditions and policies which can be accessed through our global website.

During registration you will be asked to submit some information to Acer. Please refer to Acer’s privacy policy at www.acer.com or your local Acer website.

Getting to know your Smartphone

Features and functions

Your new smartphone offers leading, easy-to-access multimedia and entertainment features. You can:

• Access your email while on the move.

• Connect to the Internet at high speed, via HSDPA (7.2 Mbps), HSUPA (2 Mbps) or Wi-Fi.

• Keep in touch with your friends via your Contacts and social networking applications.

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, please visit mobile.acer.com/. Click PRODUCT REGISTRATION and follow the simple instructions.

You can also register directly from your smartphone by tapping the Registration icon.

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

7Features and functions

Setting up

67 8

Unpacking your smartphone

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

• Acer liquidmini Ferrari Edition Smartphone

• Battery

•Quick Guide

•USB cable

•AC adapter

• Bluetooth headset

•8 GB microSD Card

Getting to know your smartphone

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No. Item Description

1 Power button Press to turn the screen on/off or enter sleep mode;

press and hold to turn the smartphone on or off. 2 3.5 mm headphone jack Connect to stereo headphones. 3 Phone speaker Emits audio from your smartphone; suitable for holding

4 Charge indicator Indicates battery charge status. 5 Touchscreen 3.2-inch, 320 x 480 pixel capacitive touchscreen to

6 Home button Return to the Home screen; press and hold to view

to your ear.

display data, phone content and enter information.

recently-used applications, tap an icon to open the

associated program.

8Unpacking your smartphone

No. Item Description

7 Search button Open the Google search function. 8 Back button Go back one menu step; close the keyboard. 9 Menu button Open the option menu; press and hold to display the

keyboard. 10 Volume up/down buttons Increase or decrease the phone volume. 11 Camera button Activate the camera or take a picture. 12 Micro USB connector Connect to a USB cable/charger. 13 Microphone Internal microphone. 14 Handsfree speaker Emits audio from your smartphone; suitable for

handsfree use. 15 Camera A 5-megapixel camera for taking high-resolution

images.

LED indicators

Charge indicator:

LED state Description

Off Normal status. Constantly on Battery is fully charged and the device is plugged in. Slow flashing Device plugged in: Battery is charging.

Device unplugged: Battery is low and should be charged.

Fast flashing Battery is critically low and needs to be charged urgently.

9Getting to know your smartphone

Installing or removing the battery

Your smartphone uses a replaceable battery to provide power. It is packed separately from your smartphone and needs to be inserted and charged before you can use the smartphone.

Installing the battery

Insert your fingernail into the cutout between the battery cover and the phone. Unclip the cover and lift off the battery cover.

Place the battery into the battery compartment, lining up the battery connectors with those at the

ottom of the compartment.

Align the tabs on the cover into the slots on the phone. Gently press the cover until it snaps in

ace.

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

Charging the battery

For initial use, you need to charge your smartphone for eight hours. After that you can recharge the battery as needed.

Connect the AC adapter cord to the micro USB connector on your smartphone.

Removing the battery

Open the battery compartment as shown in "Charging the battery" on page 10. Lift the battery out of the compartment using the clip on the

Replace the battery cover as described above.

top of the battery.

10Installing or removing the battery

Installing a SIM or microSD Card

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

Additionally, you may wish to increase your microSD Card into the slot provided. This is next to the SIM card slot.

1. Turn off the phone by pressing and holding the power button. Open the cover and remove the battery as

2. described in "Removing the battery" on page 10.

3. Insert the SIM or microSD Card as shown.

4. Replace the battery and battery cover.

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Note: Ensure that the microSD Card is inserted all the way into the card slot.

SIM card lock

Your smartphone may come with a SIM card lock, i.e., you will only be able to use the SIM card provided by your network operator.

To cancel the SIM lock, contact your network provider.

smartphone’s storage by inserting a

11Installing a SIM or microSD Card

Using your smartphone

Turning on for the first time

To turn on your smartphone for the first time, press and hold the power button until the screen turns on. You will then be asked to configure some settings before you can use your smartphone.

Follow the onscreen instructions to complete setup.

If you have Internet access, your smartphone allows you to synchronize information with a google account.

During the start-up process, you may create or sign in to your account, which will be used to synchronize your contact list, email, calendar and other information. If you do not yet have Internet access, or do not want to use this feature, then tap Skip.

Creating multiple Google accounts

You can create and easily access multiple Google accounts. Tap Settings >

Accounts & sync > Add account.

Entering your PIN

When you install a SIM card for the first time, you may need to enter a PIN using the onscreen number pad.

Important: Depending on your settings, you may be required to enter your PIN each time you switch on the phone function.

Activating a new SIM card

If you are using your SIM card for the first time, it may require activation. Contact your network operator for details on how to do this.

Locking your smartphone

If you will not use your smartphone for a while, briefly press the power button to lock access. This saves power and ensures your smartphone does not unintentionally use any services. Your smartphone will lock automatically if it is not used for one minute.

12Turning on for the first time

Waking your smartphone

If the screen is off and the smartphone does not react to any taps on the screen or front panel bu been locked and is in sleep mode.

Press the power button to wake your smartphone. Your smartphone will smartphone by dragging the peel up or to the right.

For additional security, you may set an set of dots that must be tapped in the correct order to access the phone. Tap Settings > Location & security >

Set up screen lock.

Note: If you forget your unlock pattern, please refer to "Unlock pattern" on page 47.

display the widgets screen. Unlock your

tton, then it has

unlock pattern, a

Using the touchscreen

Your smartphone uses a touchscreen for selecting items and entering information. Use your finger to tap the screen.

Touch the screen once to open items and select options.

Ta p:

Hold your finger on the screen and drag across the screen to select text and

Drag: images.

Tap and hold: On the pop-up menu that appears, tap the action you want to perform.

Scroll: T screen in the direction that you want to scroll.

Tap and hold an item to see a list of actions available for that item.

o scroll up or down the screen, simply drag your finger up or down the

Android keyboard

This is a standard onscreen QWERTY keyboard that allows you to enter text. Tap and hold a key with numbers at the top to select alternative characters, such as letters with accents.

Tap t h e ?123 button to see numbers and special characters, and then tap the ALT key to see even more.

You can switch between multiple input languages by

wiping across the space bar. The keyboard layout will

s change accordingly. To select your preferred languages, tap Menu > Settings > Language & keyboard > Android keyboard > Input languages.

13Using the touchscreen

Text assistance

The Android keyboard has various features that assist you to enter correct text. Tap Menu > Settings > Language & keyboard > Android keyboard. From here you can enable or disable the following:

Function Description

Quick fixes Corrects commonly typed mistakes. Show suggestions Shows suggested words while you are typing. Auto-complete Inserts the suggested word whenever you tap space or a punctuation

mark.

Changing the text input method

To change the input method, tap and hold a text box. Tap Input method, and then select your preferred input method.

Predictive text

Both XT9 Text Input and Android keyboard provide predictive text input. As you tap the letters of a word, a selection of words are displayed above the keyboard that continue the sequence of letters tapped, or are a close match allowing for errors. The word list changes after every key press. If the word you need is displayed, you can tap on it to insert it into your text.

XT9 Text Input

Tap t h e ?123 button to see numbers and special characters, and then tap the ALT key to see even more.

Additional keys vary depending enter, e.g. a key to add a smiley is available when typing a text message. Like other keys, tap and hold for additional options.

Text assistance

The standard XT9 keyboard has various features that assist you to enter correct

on the type of text you

text. Tap Settings > Language & keyboard > XT9 Text Input. You can also tap

and then tap

Function Description

Languages and settings

Preferences Change your text input preferences.

. From here you can enable or disable the following:

Set the languages that will be available.

Select the keyboard layout you prefer. There are three layouts available:

• Keyboard: A full QWERTY keyboard.

• Reduced keyboard: Two letters are available on each key. Tap and hold the key to select a letter, including special characters.

• Phone keypad: Three letters are available on each key. Tap and hold the key to select a letter, including special characters.

14Using the touchscreen

The Idle screen

When you start your smartphone, or wake it from power saving, it will display the Idle screen. This screen protects your smartphone from accidental access and gives you quick access to information and simple controls with preinstalled widgets such as the time or weather, or additional controls.

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Adding or removing widgets

To add widgets, tap Atelier from the applications menu, and select Idle Screen. Ta p Add widget to open a list of available widgets.

To reposition a widget, tap and hold the widget. any point on the grid.

A red background indicates that the widget may not be placed in the chosen

tion, usually because widgets may not overlap. A green background indicates

posi the position can be used.

You may then drag the widget to

Drag the widget to the left or right edge of the screen to add it to either extended screen. Drag it to the trash icon to remove it from the screen.

15The Idle screen

Recent apps

To a ccess recently opened apps while working on another

process, press and hold the home button.

The Home screen

After rebooting, your smartphone will display the home screen. This screen gives you quick, icon-based access to many of the frequently used features of your smartphone.

At the bottom of the screen is the application dock

ch displays default applications. Tap an icon to open

whi the application. Drag the application dock towards the top of the screen to see the applications menu. To change applications, see "Changing application dock icons" on page 19.

The extended Home screen

The Home screen extends to either side of the screen, giving you more room to add icons, widgets or features. To view the extended screen, slide your finger to the left or right.

Adding or removing icons

You can set icons for installed applications on the Home screen. Tap and hold an icon in the Applications menu to copy it to the Home screen. To remove an icon

16The Home screen

from the Home screen, tap and drag the icon from the Home screen to the trash tab that appears at the bottom of the screen.

Adding or removing shortcuts or widgets

To add shortcuts or widgets, press the menu button while in the Home screen, and tap Add, or tap and hold anywhere on the Home screen to open the Add to Home screen menu.

Ta p Shortcuts to open a list of quick links to applications and settings you can add to the Home screen.

Ta p Widgets to open a list of small applications that you can add to your Home screen. Widgets are handy applications that you can add to your Home screen to display various information.

You can also add folders to your Home screen. There are some pre-defined folders available or you can add a New

lder. This will be placed on your Home screen and

named Folder. To change the name of the folder, tap to open it. Tap and hold the name bar at the top of the folder window to open a dialog box that will allow you to rename the folder.

Ta p Wa can choose from images stored in the Gallery, or Live wallpapers featuring animated or interactive backgrounds, or standard wallpapers.

llpapers to change the current wallpaper. You

17The Home screen

Atelier — Personalize your phone

You can change the wallpaper, configure sound alerts, and personalize your Idle screen by tapping At the applications menu. You can also press the menu button while in the Home screen, and tap Atelier.

Atelier includes a selection of exclusive Ferrari

llpapers, ringtones and notification tones.

Select a wallpaper from the first row, or open your own

ctures from the second row. Tap the image you wish to

pi use as your smartphone’s wallpaper. If you choose an image that is not the correct size, you will be asked to crop the image. Tap and drag the box until you have selected the part of the image you want.

To set the wallpaper from th instructions on "Taking a photo" on page 35. In the picture review screen, tap the

icon and set picture as Wallpaper.

e camera, follow the

Multitasking

You can have multiple applications open at the same time. To open a new application, press the Home button to return to the Home screen, then start the new application.

To view your active applications, press and hold the Home to go to the application.

elier from

button. Then tap an icon

Tip: To prolong battery life, it is better to close an application when you’ve finished using it. Do this by either pressing the Back key or the Menu button and selecting Exit (if available).

The applications menu

The applications menu displays groups of applications in a series of pages.

The number of pages is displayed screen. Drag the menu to the left or right to switch pages.

Tap and hold an icon to move or delete it; you may change the or your needs. Drag an icon to the edge of the screen, or one of the page numbers, to change the page.

der of icons or reorganize the pages to suit

at the bottom of the

Notification area

The Notification area is at the top of the screen.

18The Home screen

This area contains a variety of icons to inform you of your phone’s status. The left side of the Notification area displays event icons that indicate a new event (such as a new message). The icons on the right side indicate signal strength, connection, battery status and the time.

Drag the Notification ar

ea down the screen, or tap the area, to view more information about new events. You can also use the slide bar to switch between pages.

Icon Description

An alarm has been set.

Application notification.

New/unread message.

Incoming call or active call.

Missed call.

Wi-Fi signal strength.

Bluetooth enabled.

Vibrate mode enabled.

Cellular signal strength.

Airplane mode: Wireless signals disconnected. Disable airplane mode before trying to make a call.

SIM card not installed/error.

3G connected: You may make a call.

2G connected: You may make a call.

Battery status.

Changing application dock icons

You can set icons for installed applications in the application dock. Open the applications menu and find the application you want to add. Tap and hold the icon, then drag it to a position in the dock, it will be added in place of the existing application.

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