Acer N10 User Manual
Manual for
Acer n10 Handheld
COPYRIGHT
Copyright © 2003 Acer Inc. or its subsidiaries
All Rights Reserved. Printed in Taiwan.
Acer n10 Handheld Manual
Original issue: February 2003
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NOTES
Record the serial number, purchase date, and place of purchase information in the space provided below. The serial number is
recorded on the label affixed to your Acer n10. All correspondence concerning your unit should include the serial number, and
purchase information.
Acer n10 Handheld
S/N: _______________________________________
Purchase Date: ____________________________
Place of Purchase: _________________________
About this Manual
Welcome to the Acer n10 Handheld Manual. This Manual is designed to help you get
up and running quickly with your new Acer n10—a Windows
2002 handheld. It describes all you need to know about how to use your handheld as
well as the application programs that come with it.
This Manual will discuss the following topics:
• A tour of the Acer n10 system
• Setup and maintenance procedures
• Viewing and entering data
• Using the application programs bundled with you handheld
• Taking advantage of your handheld’s expansion features
• Synchronising data between your handheld and your computer
• Connecting your handheld to a computer, a network, or the Internet
• Personalising your handheld with your own preference settings
This Manual introduces you to the many ways your Acer n10 can help you organise
and manage both business and personal information to make your everyday activities
a more productive and satisfying experience.
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Powered Pocket PC
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Your guides
First things first
We would like to thank you for making Acer n10 your choice for your handheld
needs. Your new sleek Acer n10 is a multi-functional tool packed with user-friendly
features and high-performance applications designed to make organising workrelated information and synchronising it with your personal activities a time-efficient
task. We hope you enjoy using your Acer n10 as much as we enjoyed creating it for
you.
Use your Acer n10 to effectively manage information related to both business and
personal tasks.
®
• Use the Microsoft
computing tasks
• Synchronise the information on your computer with the information on your
handheld using Microsoft
• Get connected to the Internet with the Microsoft® Pocket Internet Explorer
• Create an on-the-go backup file
• Expand your handheld’s capabilities using either the built-in SD/MMC slot or
the CF slot
• Beam information to another IR-enabled device
• Customise your handheld based on your personal requirements and
preferences
Pocket PC 2002 software to perform organising and
®
ActiveSync
®
Your guides
To help you use your Acer n10, we have designed a set of guides:
For information on: Refer to:
Programs on your handheld This Manual. Bundled in the Acer n10 Handheld
Companion CD, it provides online reference for using
your Acer n10.
The Acer n10 Handheld Help. To view Help,
tap and then Help.
Programs on your handheld
Additional programs that can be
installed on your handheld
Connecting to and synchronising
with your computer
The Acer n10 Handheld Companion CD.
The Just for Starters... poster.
ActiveSync Help on your computer. To view Help, click
Help and then Microsoft ActiveSync Help.
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Package contents
For information on: Refer to:
Last-minute updates and detailed
technical information
Up-to-date information regarding
your handheld
Package contents
Your Acer n10 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 n10 handheld • Just for Starters... poster
• Stylus • Acer n10 Handheld Quick Guide
• USB Sync Cable • Acer n10 Handheld Companion
• AC Adapter • Acer Handheld Accessories
• Cover • End User License Agreement
The Read Me files. Located in the Microsoft ActiveSync
folder on your computer and on the Acer n10
Handheld Companion CD.
http://www.acer.com/
CD
Catalogue
• Warranty Agreement
Maintaining your Acer n10
This section provides information on the following:
• Proper care and usage of your handheld
• Resetting your handheld
Proper care and usage of your Acer n10
Your Acer n10’s rugged and tough construction is designed to provide you with years
of reliable and trouble-free service. Observing the following general maintenance
procedures will help ensure this:
1 Take care not to scratch the screen of your handheld. Keep the screen clean. When
working with your handheld, 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 Your handheld is not waterproof and should not be exposed to rain or moisture.
Under extreme conditions, water may enter the circuitry through the front panel
buttons or expansion slots. In general, treat your handheld as you would a pocket
calculator or other small electronic device.
3 Take care not to drop your handheld or subject it to any strong impact. Do not place
your handheld in your back pocket; if you sit on it, you may damage it.
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Maintaining your Acer n10
4 Protect your handheld from temperature extremes. For example, do not leave your
handheld on the dashboard of a car on a hot day or on a day when temperatures are
below the freezing point. Also, keep it away from heaters and other sources of heat.
5 Do not use or store your handheld in any location that is extremely dusty, damp or
wet. Always use the (included) CF dummy card to protect the connectors when not in
use.
6 Use a soft, damp cloth to clean your handheld. If the surface of the screen becomes
soiled, clean it with a soft cloth moistened with diluted window-cleaning solution.
Resetting your Acer n10
You may have to perform a reset if your handheld no longer responds to the buttons
on the screen.
Performing a soft reset
A soft reset allows your handheld to get a fresh start, similar to rebooting a computer.
All records and entries are retained after a soft reset.
To perform a soft reset:
• Using the tip of your stylus, lightly press the reset button inside the hole on
the rear panel of your handheld.
Performing a hard reset
A hard reset will erase all records and entries stored in your handheld. Never perform
a hard reset unless a soft reset does not correct your problem. When you perform your
next ActiveSync operation, you can restore any data that you previously synchronised
to your computer. To perform a hard reset:
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Locking your Acer n10
1 Use the tip of your stylus to toggle the reset switch to the left (a) and back to the right
(b) on the bottom of your handheld.
NOTE: When you perform a hard reset, formats, preferences, and other settings including
date and time are restored to their factory default settings. All data, records, and entries
will be erased.
Locking your Acer n10
Your handheld is not just a financial investment but a wealthy source of personal
information, some of which may be confidential so it is only logical to protect it from
any unauthorized access. The security setting of your handheld gives you the option
of assigning a lock password that will be required for access after a set period of
inactivity.
To assign a password
1 Tap , Settings.
2 On the Personal tab, tap Password.
3 Select a password option.
• Simple 4 digit password
• Strong alphanumeric password
4 Define the period of inactivity before the password will be required for access.
5 Enter password then retype it to confirm.
For more information, refer to "Password" on page 110.
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Contents
About this Manual iii
First things first v
Your guides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v
Package contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vi
Maintaining your Acer n10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vi
Proper care and usage of your Acer n10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vi
Resetting your Acer n10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .vii
Locking your Acer n10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . viii
1 Getting started 1
System requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Features summary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Connectivity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Expansion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Design and ergonomics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Acer n10 tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Front view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Left view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Right view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Top view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Bottom view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Preparing to use your Acer n10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Installing the Microsoft® ActiveSync® software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Connecting the computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Charging your Acer n10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Setting up your Acer n10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Performing the first synchronisation process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Command interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Handheld buttons and the stylus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Today screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Navigation bar and command bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Pop-up menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Notifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
2 Entering data in your Acer n10 17
Using the input panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
To type with the soft keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
To use Letter Recognizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
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To use Block Recognizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
To use Transcriber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Writing on the screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
To write on the screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Drawing on the screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
To create a drawing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Recording a message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
To create a recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
To play a recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Using My Text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
To insert a My Text message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
3 Managing applications and information 27
Opening an application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Switching between applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Finding and organising information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
To use Find . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
To use File Explorer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
4 Managing Microsoft® Pocket Outlook applications 31
Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Scheduling an appointment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Creating a meeting request . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Creating a contact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Finding a contact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Tasks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Creating a task . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Creating a note . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Inbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Synchronising email messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Connecting directly to an email server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Using the Message list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Composing a message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Managing email messages and folders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
5 Managing Microsoft® Pocket PC 2002 companion programs 47
Pocket Word . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
To create a new file . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
To use the Pocket Word file list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
To enter information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Pocket Excel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Creating a new workbook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
To create a Pocket Excel file list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
®
MSN
Messenger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Setting up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
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Working with contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Chatting with contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Microsoft
Microsoft
6 Using third-party applications 61
RecentDo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Backup/Restore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
IA Album LE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
Acrobat
PocketTV
®
Windows Media™ Player for Pocket PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
®
Reader for Pocket PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Using the Guidebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Getting books on your Acer n10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Using the Library. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Opening a book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Reading a book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Using Reader features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Removing a book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
Backup function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
Restore function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
IA Album LE menus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
®
Reader® for PocketPC® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
TM
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
Command bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
Seek/Progress bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82
Status bar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82
Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84
7 Using expansion features 87
Using a Compact Flash type I/type II card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
Inserting a Compact Flash card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
Removing a Compact Flash card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
Using an SD/MMC card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
Inserting an SD/MMC card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
Removing an SD/MMC card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
8 Exchanging and updating data using ActiveSync
Using ActiveSync® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91
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9 Getting connected 93
Transferring items using infrared . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93
To send information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93
To receive information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94
Connecting to the Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95
To create a modem connection to an ISP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95
To create an Ethernet connection to an ISP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96
Connecting to a network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97
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To create a modem connection to a network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
To create an Ethernet connection to a network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
End a connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Connecting directly to an email server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Get help on connecting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
10 Using Microsoft® Pocket Internet Explorer 101
Mobile Favorites folder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Favorite links . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Mobile favorites. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
AvantGo channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
To sign up for AvantGo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Using Pocket Internet Explorer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
To view mobile favorites and channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
To browse the Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
11 Customising your handheld 107
Adjusting handheld settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Personal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Adding and removing programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Adding programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Removing programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Index 125
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1 Getting started
This chapter will discuss the following topics:
• Basic requirements
• Feature highlights of your Acer n10
• Acer n10 system tour
• Step-by-step procedures on how to prepare your handheld for use
• Basic concepts in using your handheld
System requirements
In order to install the Microsoft® ActiveSync® software and use your new Acer n10
with a computer at work or at home, be sure the system(s) meet the following
minimum system and program requirements.
•Intel
•64 MB RAM
• 120 MB disk space
•CD-ROM drive
• USB port or Infrared port
• SVGA (or compatible) graphics card supporting 256 colours
• Microsoft® Windows XP, 2000, ME or 98SE
• Microsoft® Internet Explorer 4.01
®
Pentium processor (minimum 233 MHz)
1 Getting started
System requirements
Features summary
Performance
• Intel PXA255 Application Processor with Intel XScale technology
• System memory:
• Microsoft® Pocket PC 2002 Premium with Microsoft®Outlook 2000
Display
• 3.5" Transflective TFT LCD
• 240 x 320 resolution
• 65536 colour support
• Microsoft® ClearType technology for clearer, crisper font display
– 64 MB SDRAM for application storage
– 32 MB Flash ROM for operating system
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Features summary
Audio
• Embedded AC '97 CODEC with CD-quality stereo output
• Built-in industry standard 3.5 mm earphone jack
• Built-in microphone
Connectivity
• Mini USB connector
• SIR (Serial Infrared) capability
Expansion
• Integrated Compact Flash slot (type I/type II)
• Integrated (dual-usage) Secure Digital/MultiMedia Card (SD/MMC) slot
Battery
• Rechargeable 1500 mAH Lithium polymer battery
• 12 hours operation time for normal usage (when backlight is inactive)
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.
• 3 hour charging time from empty to full capacity
Design and ergonomics
• Stylish, light and thin design
Specifications Dimensions
Height 130 mm
Width 78 mm
Depth 16.9 mm
Weight 165 g (including stylus)
• User-friendly navigation features
– Scroll wheel for one-hand operation
– Directional pad for multi-directional scrolling in various menus and
applications
– Quick buttons for easy launch of commonly-used applications
– Start button for one-tap access to all available applications
– Hold switch to allow users to lock all buttons and the LCD touchscreen
from being accidentally pressed when handheld is placed in pocket or in
a bag. Power saving features darken and disable the touchscreen.
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Acer n10 tour
1 Getting started
Acer n10 tour
Front view
No. Component Description
1 Power button/
LED indicator
2 Internal Speaker Outputs sounds from your handheld.
3 LCD touchscreen Displays the applications and data stored in your handheld.
4 Quick button for
Today
5 Quick button for
Calendar
Press to turn on your handheld on (LED lights up green) if
it is off) and returns to the last screen that was displayed
and off if it is on.
LED status description.
• Flashing green - Charging
• Steady green - Charging complete
• Flashing red - Alarm indicator, email receive
It is touch-sensitive and responds to the stylus or your
finger.
Displays the Today screen. For more information on this
screen, refer to page 12.
Activates the Calendar program. For more information on
this program, refer to page 31.
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Acer n10 tour
No. Component Description
6 Directional pad Enables multi-directional scrolling in various menus and
7 Quick button for
Contacts
8 Quick button for
Inbox
9 Microphone Inputs audio into your handheld.
NOTE:
Refer to "Personal" on page 108 for instructions on how to reassign the hardware buttons to
other applications installed on your handheld.
If your handheld is turned off, pressing any Quick button turns on the handheld and opens
the program assigned to that button.
applications. Pressing the middle of the pad simulates the
function of a keyboard’s Enter key.
Activates the Contacts program. For more information on
this program, refer to page 35.
Activates the inbox program. For more information on this
program, refer to page 41.
Using the backlight
If lighting conditions make it difficult for you to see the information on your
handheld, use the backlight to illuminate your screen.
You can change the backlight settings. Refer to "System" on page 112.
To activate the backlight:
• Press the power button and hold it down for about two seconds. Release the
button when the backlight turns on.
• To turn off the backlight, press the power button and hold it down for two
seconds. Release the button when the backlight turns off.
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Left view
No. Label Description
1 Getting started
Acer n10 tour
1 IR port Uses infrared techbology to transmit and receive data from
2 Scroll wheel Scroll up or down to display text and other information that
3 Start hardware
button
4 SD/MMC slot Accepts a Secure Digital or MultiMedia Card, allowing you to
other IR-enabled devices.
extends beyond the area of the LCD touchscreen. Scroll
through icons and pull down menus, press to open files/applications (same as double tapping with the stylus).
Hardware button to display the Start menu.
add more memory, install add-on applications or use audio or
text files stored on it with internal applications. You can also
use expansion cards to back up data from your handheld.
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Right view
No. Label Description
1 Hold switch Slide to lock all buttons from being accidentally pressed when
2 Record button Activates the Microsoft® Pocket PC’s Record program.
handheld is placed in pocket or b ag. A red dot is visible on
the hold switch when in hold state.
Top view
No. Label Description
1 Stylus holder Secures the stylus to your handheld. To use the stylus, remove
from its holder and hold it as you would hold a pen or pencil.
2 CF slot Accepts a Compact Flash card (type I or type II), allowing you to
add more memory, install add-on applications or use audio or
text files stored on it with internal applications. You can also use
expansion cards to back up data from your handheld.
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3 Dummy CF
card
4 Earphone jack Connects to audio line-out devices (earphones/headphones).
Use this to protect the CF connector when no card is installed.
Bottom view
No. Label Description
1 2.5 mm DC
power
connector
Connects your handheld’s DC power supply to an AC wall outlet
to charge the battery.
2 Mini USB
connector
3 Hard reset
switch
Connects your handheld to a portable or desktop computer.
Toggle to return you handheld settings to the factory defaults.
See “Performing a hard reset” on page vii.
Preparing to use your Acer n10
Perform first the following easy installation tasks to begin using your handheld:
• Install the Microsoft
• Connect the cable
• Charge your handheld
• Set up your handheld
• Perform the first ActiveSync operation
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ActiveSync® software in your computer
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Installing the Microsoft® ActiveSync® software
The main function of the Microsoft® ActiveSync® software is to synchronise the
information on your computer with the information on your handheld.
Synchronisation compares the data on your handheld with your computer and
updates the information on both locations. This will then served as a backup data in
case something happens to your handheld.
The following instructions tells you how to install the ActiveSync
Important installation notes
• Before installing ActiveSync, make sure that your handheld cradle is not yet
connected to your computer. Connect the cradle only after you have finished
installing ActiveSync.
• If you don’t have Microsoft
Microsoft
installed, you are encouraged to upgrade to Outlook 2002.
• It is recommended that users install Outlook 2002 from this CD before
installing ActiveSync.
• Do not copy the ActiveSync files to your computer’s hard disk. You must use
the Acer n10 Handheld Companion CD to place the files in their proper
locations and to decompress the files.
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software.
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Outlook® 2002 now. Even if you have Outlook 98 or Outlook 2000
Outlook® 98 or later installed, please install
To install the Microsoft® ActiveSync® software
1 Exit any open programs, including those that run at startup, and disable any virus-
scanning software.
2 Insert the Acer n10 Handheld Companion CD into the computer’s CD-ROM drive.
The CD’s welcome page appears.
3 Click the animated forward icon to go to the next screen.
4 Click the Start Here tab on the right side of the screen.
5 Read the instructions and installation notes indicated on the Start Here screen.
6 Click the buttons on the left pane to install each of the individual applications.
• Outlook 2000 (recommended)
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•ActiveSync
After installation, the ActiveSync icon will appear on your computer’s system tray
(on the lower right-hand corner of the screen).
Refer to the ActiveSync
software. If at any time, you would like to restart this setup program, simply re-insert
the CD into the CD-ROM drive.
3.5
software online Help for information on how to use the
Connecting the computer
The USB sync cable that comes with your handheld enables you to synchronise the
information on your handheld with the data in your computer using ActiveSync
technology.
To connect the computer
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Plug the USB sync cable into the mini USB port on the bottom of your handheld and
plug the other end into an available USB port on your computer
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Charging your Acer n10
For initial use, you need to charge your handheld for three hours. After that, you can
charge it for a few minutes each day to recharge the battery to full capacity. Normally,
you can use your handheld for 12 straight hours of operation (backlight disactive)
before you need to recharge the battery.
To charge your Acer n10
• Connect the AC adapter connector to the handheld, then plug the other end
of the AC adapter into any AC current outlet.
LED status during charging:
• Charging: LED indicator flashes green
• Charging complete: LED indicator steady green
If the battery level becomes low in the course of normal use, a status icon appears on
the handheld screen indicating low or very low battery status (refer to "Status icons"
on page 13). Perform an ActiveSync operation to back up your data; then recharge the
battery.
If your handheld shuts down (i.e., battery is completely drained out) you have about
72 hours (3 days) to recharge the battery before you lose all data on your handheld’s
internal memory.
Setting up your Acer n10
After you have initially charged your handheld for three hours, you can now set it up.
Refer to the instructions below.
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To set up your Acer n10
1 Turn on your handheld by pressing the power button on the front panel.See "Front
view" on page 3, for the location of the power button.
2 Follow the onscreen instructions to set up your handheld.
Performing the first synchronisation process
After completing the setup procedures you can now perform the first ActiveSync
operation with the help of the 'New Partnership' setup wizard.
This wizard will help you:
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• Set up a partnership so you can synchronise information between your
handheld and your computer
• Customise your synchronisation settings
To perform the first synchronisation process
1 Connect the USB sync cable to your handheld.
2 Plug the USB connector into a USB port on your computer.
The 'New Partnership' setup wizard will automatically start on your computer screen.
NOTE: If the wizard does not automatically appear, launch ActiveSync on your computer by
clicking on its icon from Start>Programs.
3 Follow the onscreen instructions.
The first synchronisation process will automatically begin when you finish using the
wizard.
After your first synchronisation, take a look at Calendar, Contacts, and Tasks on your
handheld. You'll notice that information you've stored in Microsoft Outlook on your
computer has been copied to your handheld, and you didn't have to type a word.
Disconnect your handheld from your computer and you're ready to go!
Once you have set up ActiveSync and completed the first synchronisation process, you
can initiate synchronisation from your handheld. To switch to ActiveSync on your
handheld, tap , and then tap ActiveSync.
Command interface
Handheld buttons and the stylus
Your handheld has hardware buttons that control actions and scroll functions, and a
stylus for selecting items and entering information.
On your handheld, the stylus replaces the mouse.
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• 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 in a list to select multiple items.
• 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.
Today screen
When you turn on your handheld for the first time each day (or after 4 hours of
inactivity), you'll see the Today screen. You can also display it by tapping and then
Today. On the Today screen, you can see at a glance important information for the
day.
Tap to switch
to a program.
Tap to create a new item.
Tap to view notification messages.
Tap to change volume or mute all sounds.
Tap to change date and time.
Tap to open an item.
Your day at a glance.
Tap to view connection status.
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Status icons
Following are some of the status icons you may see.
Status icon Description
Turns all sounds on and off
Backup battery is low
Battery is charging
Battery is low
Battery is very low
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Battery is full
Synchronisation is beginning or ending
Synchronisation is occurring
Notification
Notification that one or more email messages were received
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If more notification icons need to be displayed than there is room to display them, the Notification
icon, ,will display. Tap the icon to view all notification icons.
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that one or more instant messages were received
Navigation bar and command bar
The navigation bar is located at the top of the screen. It displays the active program
and current time, and allows you to switch to other programs and close screens.
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Command interface
Use the command bar at the bottom of the screen to perform tasks in programs. The
command bar includes menu names, buttons, and the Input Panel button.
• To create a new item in the current program, tap New.
• To see the name of a button, tap and hold the stylus on the button. Drag the
stylus off the button so that the command is not carried out.
New button.
Menu
names.
Buttons.
Input panel button.
Pop-up menus
With pop-up menus, you can quickly choose an action for an item. For example, you
can use the pop-up menu in the Contact list to quickly delete a contact, make a copy
of a contact, or send an email message to a contact. The actions in the pop-up menus
vary from program to program.
To access a pop-up menu:
1 Tap and hold the stylus on the item name that you want to perform the action on.
2 When the menu appears, lift the stylus, then do any of the following:
• Tap the action you want to perform.
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• Tap anywhere outside the menu to close the menu without performing an
action.
Tap and hold to display
the pop-up menu.
Lift the stylus and tap
the action you want.
Tap outside the menu
to close it without performing
an action.
Notifications
Your handheld reminds you in a variety of ways when you have something to do. For
example, if you've set up an appointment in Calendar, a task with a due date in Tasks,
or an alarm in Clock, you'll be notified in any of the following ways:
• A message box appears on the screen.
• A sound, which you can specify, is played.
• The LED indicator on the front panel of your handheld flashes red.
To choose reminder types and sounds for your handheld, tap and then Settings. In
the Personal tab, tap Sounds & Notifications. The options you choose here apply
globally in your handheld.
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Using the input panel
2 Entering data in your
Acer n10
You can enter data into your handheld in several ways:
• Use the input panel to enter typed text, either by using the soft keyboard or
other input method.
• Write directly on the screen.
• Draw pictures on the screen.
• Speak into your handheld’s microphone to record a message.
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• Use Microsoft
computer to your handheld.
Refer to page 91 for detailed information on using Microsoft® ActiveSync®.
ActiveSync® to synchronise or copy information from your
Using the input panel
Use the input panel to enter information in any program on your handheld. You can
either type using the soft keyboard or write using Letter Recognizer, Block Recognizer,
or Transcriber. In either case, the characters appear as typed text on the screen.
NOTE: Transcriber is available only for the English and European Acer n10 models.
To show or hide the input panel
1 Tap the Input Panel button.
2 Tap the arrow next to the Input Panel button to see your choices.
When you use the input panel, your handheld anticipates the word you are typing or
writing and displays it above the input panel. When you tap the displayed word, it is
Select an input method.
Tap to see your choices.
Input Panel button.
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Using the input panel
inserted into your text at the insertion point. The more you use your handheld, the
more words it learns to anticipate.
Tap here if this
is the right word.
To change word suggestion options
• To set word suggestion options such as the number of words suggested at
one time, tap , Settings, Personal tab, Input, and then the Word
Completion tab.
To type with the soft keyboard
1 Tap the arrow next to the Input Panel button, then Keyboard.
2 On the soft keyboard that is displayed, tap the keys with your stylus.
To use Letter Recognizer
With Letter Recognizer you can write letters using the stylus just as you would on
paper.
1 Tap the arrow next to the Input Panel button, then Letter Recognizer.
2 Write a letter in the box.
When you write a letter, it is converted to typed text that appears on the screen.
NOTE: For specific instructions on using Letter Recognizer, with Letter Recognizer open, tap
the question mark next to the writing area.
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