Acer n30 User Manual
Manual for
Acer n30 Handheld
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Copyright © 2004 Acer Inc. or its subsidiaries
All Rights Reserved. Printed in Taiwan.
Acer n30 Handheld Manual
Original issue: April 2004
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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 n30. All correspondence concerning your unit should include the serial number, and
purchase information.
Acer n30 Handheld
S/N: _______________________________________
Purchase Date: ____________________________
Place of Purchase: _________________________
About this Manual
About this Manual
Welcome to the Acer n30 Handheld Manual. This Manual is designed to help you get
up and running quickly with your new Acer n30—a Windows
2003 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 n30 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 n30 can help you organise
and manage both business and personal information to make your everyday activities
a more productive and satisfying experience.
®
Powered Pocket PC
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Your guides
First things first
We would like to thank you for making Acer n30 your choice for your handheld
needs. Your new sleek Acer n30 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 n30 as much as we enjoyed creating it for
you.
Use your Acer n30 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
• Exchange information between devices that have Bluetooth capabilities.
• Beam information to another IR-enabled device
• Customise your handheld based on your personal requirements and
preferences
Pocket PC 2003 software to perform organising and
®
ActiveSync
®
Your guides
To help you use your Acer n30, we have designed a set of guides:
For information on: Refer to:
Programs on your handheld This Manual. Bundled in the Acer n30 Handheld
Companion CD, it provides online reference for using
your Acer n30.
The Acer n30 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 n30 Handheld Companion CD.
The Acer n30 Handheld Quick Guide.
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 n30 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 n30 handheld • Acer n30 Handheld Quick Guide
• Stylus • Acer n30 Handheld Companion
• 3-in-one Sync Cable ( USB Host,
USB Client, DC-in )
• AC Power Adapter • International Travellers Warranty
• Slip Case
Maintaining your Acer n30
This section provides information on the following:
• Proper care and usage of your handheld
• Resetting your handheld
The Read Me files. Located in the Microsoft ActiveSync
folder on your computer and on the Acer n30
Handheld Companion CD.
http://www.acer.com/
CD
• End User License Agreement
Proper care and usage of your Acer n30
Your Acer n30’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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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) SD 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 n30
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 buttom 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 n30
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,
except for those stored in the ROM storage, will be erased.
Locking your Acer n30
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.
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Contents
About this Manual iii
First things first v
Your guides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v
Package contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vi
Maintaining your Acer n30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vi
Proper care and usage of your Acer n30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vi
Resetting your Acer n30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .vii
Locking your Acer n30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . viii
1 Getting started 1
System requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Features summary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Proprietary 26-pin I/O connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Connectivity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Expansion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Design and ergonomics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Acer n30 tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Front view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Left view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Top view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Bottom view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Preparing to use your Acer n30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Installing the Microsoft® ActiveSync® software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Connecting the computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Charging your Acer n30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Setting up your Acer n30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Performing the first synchronisation process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Command interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Handheld buttons and the stylus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Today screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Start menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Command bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Pop-up menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
2 Entering data in your Acer n30 15
Using the input panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
To type with the soft keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
To use Letter Recognizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
To use Block Recognizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
To use Transcriber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Writing on the screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
To write on the screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
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Drawing on the screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
To create a drawing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Recording a message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
To create a recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
To play a recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Using My Text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
To insert a My Text message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
3 Managing applications and information 25
Opening an application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Switching between applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Finding and organising information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
To use Find . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
To use File Explorer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
4 Managing Microsoft® Pocket Outlook applications 29
Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Scheduling an appointment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Creating a meeting request . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Creating a contact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Finding a contact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Tasks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Creating a task . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Creating a note . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Inbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Synchronising email messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Connecting directly to an email server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Using the Message list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Composing a message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Managing email messages and folders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
5 Managing Microsoft® Pocket PC 2003 companion programs 41
Pocket Word . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
To create a new file . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
To use the Pocket Word file list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
To enter information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Pocket Excel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Creating a new workbook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
To create a Pocket Excel file list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
®
MSN
Messenger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Setting up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Working with contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Chatting with contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Microsoft
Microsoft
2
®
Windows Media™ Player for Pocket PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
®
Reader for Pocket PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Contents
Using the Guidebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Getting books on your Acer n30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Using the Library. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Opening a book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Reading a book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Using Reader features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Removing a book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
6 Backup and restore data 55
Backup function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
AutoBackup function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Restore function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
7 Using expansion features 61
Using an SD/MMC card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Inserting an SD/MMC card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Removing an SD/MMC card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Using an USB thumb drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Inserting an USB thumb drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Removing an USB thumb drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
8 Exchanging and updating data using ActiveSync®.63
Using ActiveSync®.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
9 Getting connected 65
Transferring items using infrared or Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
To send information via infrared . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
Connecting to the Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
To create a modem connection to an ISP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
To create a connection to an ISP over Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
To create a wireless Ethernet connection to an ISP . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
Connecting to a network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
To create a modem connection to a network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
To create a wireless Ethernet connection to a network . . . . . . . . . . .69
To create a connection to a network over Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . .69
Get help on connecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
10 Using Microsoft® Pocket Internet Explorer 71
Mobile Favorites folder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
Favorite links . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
Mobile favorites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
Using Pocket Internet Explorer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
To view mobile favorites and channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
To browse the Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
11 Customising your handheld 75
Adjusting handheld settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
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Adding and removing programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Adding programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Removing programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Appendix: Exchanging and updating data using Bluetooth Utility (only for n30-B) 79
Bluetooth Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Bluetooth Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Bluetooth Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Bluetooth Browser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Remote Device Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Index 85
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This chapter will discuss the following topics:
• Basic requirements
• Feature highlights of your Acer n30
• Acer n30 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 n30
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
• Samsung S3C2410 Application Processor 266 MHz
• System memory:
• Microsoft
with Outlook® 2002
Display
• 3.5" Transflective TFT LCD
• 240 x 320 resolution
• 65536 colour support
• Microsoft
– 64 MB SDRAM for application storage
– 32 MB Flash ROM for operating system
®
Windows MobileTM 2003 Software for Pocket PC Premium Edition
®
ClearType technology for clearer, crisper font display
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Features summary
Audio
• Embedded AC '97 CODEC with CD-quality stereo output
• Built-in industry standard 2.5 mm earphone jack
• Built-in microphone
Proprietary 26-pin I/O connector
• USB Host (female)
• USB Client(male)
• DC power in
Connectivity
• SIR (Serial Infrared) capability
• Bluetooth 1.1
Expansion
• SD/MMC slot (SDIO compatible)
• USB Host1.1
Battery
• Rechargeable 1000 mAH Lithium iron battery
• 8 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 118 mm
Width 71 mm
Depth 13 mm
Weight 130 g (including stylus)
• User-friendly navigation features
– Scroll wheel for one-hand operation
– Quick buttons for easy launch of commonly-used applications
– Start button for one-tap access to all available applications
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Acer n30 tour
Front view
No. Component Description
1 Power LED indicator Power LED indicator.
- status description:
• Flashing green - Charging
• Steady green - Charging complete
• Flashing red - Alarm indicator, email receiving
2 Bluetooth LED indi-
cator
3 LCD touchscreen Displays the applications and data stored in your handheld.
4 Quick button for
Today
5 Quick button for
Calendar
Bluetooth LED indicator. (for n30-B only)
- status description:
• Flashing blue - Bluetooth is on
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 29.
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No. Component Description
6 Internal Speaker Outputs sounds from your handheld.
7 Quick button for
Contacts
8 Quick button for
Inbox
NOTE:
If your handheld is turned off, pressing any Quick button turns on the handheld and opens
the program assigned to that button.
Activates the Contacts program. For more information on
this program, refer to page 33.
Activates the inbox program. For more information on this
program, refer to page 38.
Left view
No. Label Description
1 Power button Press to turn on your handheld on (power LED lights up
green) if it is off and returns to the last screen that was
displayed and off if it is on.
2 Scroll wheel Scroll up or down to display text and other information that
3 IR port Uses infrared techbology to transmit and receive data from
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).
other IR-enabled devices.
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.
To activate the backlight:
• Press the power button and hold it down for about two seconds. Release the
button when the backlight turns on.
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• To turn off the backlight, press the power button and hold it down for two
seconds. Release the button when the backlight turns off.
Top view
No. Label Description
1 Earphone jack Connects to audio line-out devices (earphones/headphones).
2SD/MMC slot Accepts a Secure Digital or MultiMedia Card, allowing you to
3 Dummy SD-
card
4 Microphone Inputs audio into your handheld.
5 Stylus holder Secures the stylus to your handheld. To use the stylus, remove
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.
Use this to protect the SD connector when no card is installed.
from its holder and hold it as you would hold a pen or pencil.
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Preparing to use your Acer n30
Bottom view
No. Label Description
1 Soft reset
switch
2 Proprietary
26-pin I/O
connector
3 Hard reset
switch
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.
Connects your handheld to a portable or desktop computer and
DC power supply to an AC wall outlet to charge the battery.
- USB Host
- USB Client
- Serial
- DC power in
Toggle to return you handheld settings to the factory defaults.
See “Performing a hard reset” on page vii.
Preparing to use your Acer n30
Perform 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
ActiveSync® software in your computer
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Preparing to use your Acer n30
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.
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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.
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• If you don’t have Microsoft
Microsoft
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Outlook® 2002 now. Even if you have Outlook 98 or Outlook 2000
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 n30 Handheld Companion CD to place the files in their proper
locations and to decompress the files.
Outlook® 98 or later installed, please install
software.
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 n30 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 2002 (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.
3.7.1
software online Help for information on how to use the
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Connecting the computer
The 3-in-one 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.
NOTE:
Don't plug the USB host into USB client.
To connect the computer
Plug the 3-in-one sync cable into the 26-pin I/O connector on the bottom of your
handheld and plug the USB client connector into an available USB port on your
computer
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Charging your Acer n30
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,
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you can use your handheld for 8 straight hours of operation (backlight inactive)
before you need to recharge the battery.
To charge your Acer n30
Connect the AC adapter connector to the handheld, then plug the other end of the
AC adapter into any AC outlet.
Power 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. Perform an ActiveSync
operation to back up your data; then recharge the battery.
If your handheld shuts down (i.e., battery is competely 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 n30
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 n30
1 Turn on your handheld by pressing the power button on the left side.See "Left view"
on page 4, 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 3-in-one sync cable to your handheld.
2 Plug the USB client 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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Command interface
• 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
The center of the Today screen provides, at a glance, information that you need for
the day. Tap an item to view or edit details.
At the top to the screen are status icons. Tap an icon to view details or change options.
These icons appear at the top of every screen on your handheld device, not just the
Today screen.
When you turn on your handheld device for the first time each day, or after hours of
inactivity, the Today screen is displayed.
You can also display it by tapping and then Today.
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Command interface
Start menu
From the Start menu, you can select programs, settings and Help topics. To display the
Start menu, from the top of any screen tap .
Command bar
At the bottom of the screen is the command bar. You can use its menus and buttons to
perform tasks in programs. Depending upon which program you are using, the
buttons may vary from those depicted below.
• 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.
Pop-up menus
You can use pop-up menus to quickly select an action for an item.
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Using the input panel
2 Entering data in your
Acer n30
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 63 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 n30 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 choice
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.
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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Writing on the screen
To use Block Recognizer
With Block Recognizer you can input character strokes using the stylus that are similar
to those used on other devices.
1 Tap the arrow next to the Input Panel button, then Block 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 Block Recognizer, with Block Recognizer open, tap
the question mark next to the writing area.
To use Transcriber
With Transcriber you can write anywhere on the screen using the stylus just as you
would on paper.
NOTE: Transcriber is available only for the English and European Acer n30 models.
Unlike Letter Recognizer and Block Recognizer, you can write a sentence or more of
information. Then, pause and let Transcriber change the written characters to typed
characters.
1 Tap the arrow next to the Input Panel button and then Transcriber.
2 Write anywhere on the screen.
NOTE: For specific instructions on using Transcriber, with the Transcriber Input Panel open,
tap the question mark in the lower right hand corner of the screen.
To select and edit typed text
If you want to edit or format typed text, you must select it first.
1 Drag the stylus across the text to select it.
2 To cut, copy, and paste typed text:
a Tap and hold the selected words
b Tapping an editing command on the pop-up menu, or tap a command on the Edit
menu.
Writing on the screen
In any program that accepts writing, such as the Notes program, and in the Notes tab
of Calendar, Contacts, and Tasks, you can use your stylus to write directly on the
screen. Write the way you do on paper. You can edit and format what you've written
and convert the information to text at a later time.
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Writing on the screen
To write on the screen
• Tap the Pen button to switch to writing mode. This action displays lines on
the screen to help you write.
NOTE: Some programs that accept writing may not have the Pen button. See the
documentation for that program to find out how to switch to writing mode.
To select and edit written text
If you want to edit or format written text, you must select it first.
1 Tap and hold the stylus next to the text you want to select until the insertion point
appears.
2 Without lifting, drag the stylus across the text you want to select.
If you accidentally write on the screen, tap Tools, then Undo and try again.
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You can also select text by tapping the Pen button to deselect it and then dragging
the stylus across the screen.
3 You can cut, copy, and paste written text in the same way you work with typed text:
a Tap and hold the selected words
b Tapping an editing command on the pop-up menu, or tap a command on the Edit
menu.
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