Acer N35 User Manual
Manual for
Acer n35 Handheld
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Copyright © 2004 Acer Inc. or its subsidiaries
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Acer n35 Handheld Manual
Original issue: Novermber 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 n35. All correspondence concerning your unit should include the serial number, and
purchase information.
Acer n35 Handheld
S/N: _______________________________________
Purchase Date: ____________________________
Place of Purchase: _________________________
About this Manual
About this Manual
Welcome to the Acer n35 Handheld Manual. This Manual is designed to help you get
up and running quickly with your new Acer n35—a Windows
2003 handheld with GPS (Global Satellite Positioning) capability. 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 n35 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 n35 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 n35 your choice for your handheld
needs. Your new sleek Acer n35 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 n35 as much as we enjoyed creating it for
you.
Use your Acer n35 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
• Beam information to another IR-enabled device
• Customise your handheld based on your personal requirements and
preferences
• Use GPS navigation software to plan trips and optimize routes
Pocket PC 2003 software to perform organising and
®
ActiveSync
®
Your guides
To help you use your Acer n35, we have designed a set of guides:
For information on: Refer to:
Programs on your handheld This Manual. Bundled in the Acer n35 Handheld
Programs on your handheld
Additional programs that can be
installed on your handheld
Connecting to and synchronising
with your computer
GPS navigation operation The quick start guide for the Destinator 3 software
Companion CD, it provides online reference for using
your Acer n35.
The Acer n35 Handheld Help. To view Help,
tap and then Help.
The Acer n35 Handheld Companion CD.
The Acer n35 Handheld Quick Guide.
ActiveSync Help on your computer. To view Help, click
Help and then Microsoft ActiveSync Help.
included in the box (optional and depending on SKU).
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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 n35 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 n35 handheld • Acer n35 Handheld Quick Guide
• Stylus • Acer n35 Handheld Companion
• USB Sync Cable • End User License Agreement
• AC Power Adapter • International Travellers Warranty
• Slip Case • Destinator 3 Quick Guide (optional depending on SKU)
• Destinator 3 navigation software
• SD card with Destinator 3 soft-
The Read Me files. Located in the Microsoft ActiveSync
folder on your computer and on the Acer n35
Handheld Companion CD.
http://www.acer.com/
CD
and maps CD (optional dependent
on SKU)
ware and maps (optional and dependent on SKU)
Maintaining your Acer n35
This section provides information on the following:
• Proper care and usage of your handheld
• Resetting your handheld
Proper care and usage of your Acer n35
Your Acer n35’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
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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.
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 n35
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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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 n35
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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About this Manual iii
First things first v
Your guides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v
Package contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vi
Maintaining your Acer n35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vi
Proper care and usage of your Acer n35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vi
Resetting your Acer n35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .vii
Locking your Acer n35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . viii
1 Getting started 1
System requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Features summary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
26-pin I/O connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Connectivity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Expansion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Design and ergonomics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Acer n35 tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Front view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Left view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Right view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Top view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Bottom view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Back View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Navigation car kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
To use car holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
To use car charger to charge your Acer n35. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Preparing to use your Acer n35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Installing the Microsoft® ActiveSync® software . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Connecting the computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Charging your Acer n35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Setting up your Acer n35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Performing the first synchronisation process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Command interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Handheld buttons and the stylus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Today screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Start menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Command bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Pop-up menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Setting GPS configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
2 Entering data in your Acer n35 19
Using the input panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
To type with the soft keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
To use Letter Recognizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
To use Block Recognizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
To use Transcriber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Writing on the screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
To write on the screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Drawing on the screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
To create a drawing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Recording a message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
To create a recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
To play a recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Using My Text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
To insert a My Text message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
3 Managing applications and information 29
Opening an application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Switching between applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Finding and organising information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
To use Find . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
To use File Explorer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
4 Managing Microsoft® Pocket Outlook applications 33
Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Scheduling an appointment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Creating a meeting request . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Creating a contact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Finding a contact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Tasks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Creating a task . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Creating a note . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Inbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Synchronising email messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Connecting directly to an email server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Using the Message list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Composing a message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Managing email messages and folders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
5 Managing Microsoft® Pocket PC 2003 companion programs 45
Pocket Word . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
To create a new file . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
To use the Pocket Word file list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
To enter information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Pocket Excel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Creating a new workbook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
To create a Pocket Excel file list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Contents
MSN® Messenger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Setting up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Working with contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Chatting with contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Microsoft
Microsoft
6 Backup and restore data 59
7 Using expansion features 65
Using an SD/MMC card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
®
Windows Media™ Player for Pocket PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
®
Reader for Pocket PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Using the Guidebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Getting books on your Acer n35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Using the Library. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Opening a book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Reading a book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Using Reader features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Removing a book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Backup function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
AutoBackup function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Restore function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Inserting an SD/MMC card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
Removing an SD/MMC card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
8 Exchanging and updating data using ActiveSync®.67
Using ActiveSync®.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
9 Getting connected 69
Transferring items using infrared . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
To send information via infrared . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
Connecting to the Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
To create a modem connection to an ISP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
To create a wireless Ethernet connection to an ISP . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
Connecting to a network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
To create a modem connection to a network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
To create a wireless Ethernet connection to a network . . . . . . . . . . .72
Get help on connecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
10 Using Microsoft® Pocket Internet Explorer 73
Mobile Favorites folder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
Favorite links . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
Mobile favorites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
Using Pocket Internet Explorer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
To view mobile favorites and channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
To browse the Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
11 Customising your handheld 77
Adjusting handheld settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Adding and removing programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Adding programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Removing programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
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1 Getting started
This chapter will discuss the following topics:
• Basic requirements
• Feature highlights of your Acer n35
• Acer n35 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 n35
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
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
®
2002
®
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 3.5 mm earphone jack
• Built-in microphone
26-pin I/O connector
• USB Client(for ActiveSync only)
• DC power in
Connectivity
• SIR (Serial Infrared) capability
Expansion
• SD/MMC slot (SDIO compatible)
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 120 mm
Width 72 mm
Depth 20 mm
Weight 165 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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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 GPS LED indicator GPS LED indicator.
-status description:
• Flashing blue - GPS is on
3 LCD touchscreen Displays the applications and data stored in your handheld.
4 Quick button for
Today
5 Quick button for
Calendar
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 15.
Activates the Calendar program. For more information on
this program, refer to page 33.
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No. Component Description
6 4-way directional
pad
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.
Enables 4 directions (Up, Down, Left, Right) scrolling in various menus and applications.
Activates the Contacts program. For more information on
this program, refer to page 37.
Activates the inbox program. For more information on this
program, refer to page 42.
Left view
No. Label Description
1 Power button Press to turn on your handheld on (power LED lights up
2 Scroll wheel Scroll up or down to display text and other information that
green) if it is off and returns to the last screen that was
displayed and off if it is on.
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).
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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.
• To turn off the backlight, press the power button and hold it down for two
seconds. Release the button when the backlight turns off.
Right view
No. Label Description
1External an-
tenna connector
Connect to an external GPS antenna (optional)
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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 IR Port Uses infrared technology to transmit and receive data from
5 Microphone Inputs audio into your handheld.
6 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.
other IR-enabled devices.
from its holder and hold it as you would hold a pen or pencil.
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Bottom view
No. Label Description
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1 Hard reset
switch
2 26-pin I/O
connector
3 Soft reset
switch
Toggle to return you handheld settings to the factory defaults.
See “Performing a hard reset” on page vii.
Connects your handheld to a portable or desktop computer and
DC power supply to an AC wall outlet to charge the battery.
- USB Client (for ActiveSync only)
- DC power in
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.
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Navigation car kit
Back View
No. Label Description
1 Flip-up patch
Navigation car kit
Acer n35 package includes car holder and car charger, with which you can set up a
navigation system in the car.
Flip up antenna when you do GPS navigation.
antenna
8
To use car holder
1. Attach gooseneck firmly to holder
2. Suction mount the car holder to windshield or any flat, smooth surface.
Alternatively, use self-adhesive power disc to mount on other surface.
3. Flip up the GPS antenna of the Acer n35 handheld then adjust it in the
holder. Squeeze sides to close and hold tight (press button to release).
4. If you want your Acer n35 handheld to be charged while driving, please apply
the car charger (see below for instructions).
NOTE: Never leave your handheld or the mount in extreme heat.
To use car charger to charge your Acer n35.
1. Connect car charger to the adaptor connector of the handheld.
2. Plug adaptor connector into 26-pin I/O connector of the Acer n35 handheld
and plug car charger into cigarette lighter.
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Preparing to use your Acer n35
Perform the following easy installation tasks to begin using your handheld:
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• 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 n35
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 n35 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 n35 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.
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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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Preparing to use your Acer n35
Plug the USB 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 n35
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 8 straight hours of operation (backlight inactive)
before you need to recharge the battery.
To charge your Acer n35
Connect the AC adapter connector to the handheld, then plug the other end of the
AC adapter into any AC outlet.
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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 n35
After you have initially charged your handheld for three hours, you can now set it up.
Refer to the instructions below.
To set up your Acer n35
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.
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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:
• 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.
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Command interface
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.
• 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.
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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.
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 .
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Command interface
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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Setting GPS configuration
Setting GPS configuration
You might need to set the GPS configuration to ensure GPS signals from satellites are
well-received by your Acer n35 handheld. Generally you can do that with navigation
software (Destinator 3 or other third-party software). The correct GPS configuration
on Acer n35 should be:
COM Port: COM8
Baud rate: 9600 bps
For details on setting the GPS configuration, please refer to the manual supplied with
the navigation software.
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