Acer P300 User Guide
Acer P300
User Guide
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Acer P300 Smartphone User Guide
First issue: 01/2010
Acer P300 Smartphone
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Table of Contents
End User Licence Agreement
Getting to know your smartphone
Features and functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Other sources of help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Product registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Chapter 1: Setting Up
Unpacking your smartphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Getting to know your smartphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Installing or removing the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Installing a SIM or microSD Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Chapter 2: Using Your Smartphone
Turning on for the first time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Chapter 3: Making Calls
Before making a call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Making a call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
The onscreen number pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
The voice call screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Onscreen call options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Chapter 4: Input Devices
The stylus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
The onscreen keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
The QWERTY keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Chapter 5: Messaging
The messaging screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Text (SMS) messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
MMS messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
E-mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Chapter 6: Using the Camera
Camera icons and indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
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Taking a photo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Shooting a video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Photo and video options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Chapter 7: Advanced Settings
Putting your smartphone in flight mode . . . . . . . . . 37
Comm. Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Adjusting connection settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Phone settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Managing your phonebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Connecting to a PC and installing software . . . . . . . 46
Acer Sync . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Other functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Multimedia playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Satellite Data Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Personalizing your smartphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Updating your smartphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Setting a schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Resetting your smartphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Chapter 8: Accessories and Tips
Using the headset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Using a Bluetooth headset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Using your smartphone as a modem . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Inserting a microSD Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Appendix
FAQ, troubleshooting and error messages . . . . . . . 71
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Warnings and precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Emergency calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Disposal and recycling information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Taking care of your smartphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Safety regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
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Getting to know your smartphone
Features and functions
Your new smartphone is a multi-functional tool packed with
intuitive features and powerful applications that make
organizing your information and synchronizing it with your
personal activities an easy, efficient task. Your smartphone lets
you:
• Access your email while on the move.
• Make voice calls when connected to a 3G/EDGE/GPRS/
GSM/HSDPA/UMTS network.
• Connect wirelessly to your local cellular network to
access the Internet and other network features.
• Exchange information between devices that have
Bluetooth capabilities.
• Easily manage your contacts and social networking
interaction.
• Read PDF files on your smartphone.
Product features
• Qualcomm MSM 7225 528 MHz processor
• 512 MB of ROM, 256 MB of RAM
• 3.2” 400 x 240-pixel TFT LCD touchscreen
• microSD Card slot with SDHC support
• High-density, rechargeable 970 mAh Lithium Polymer
battery (replaceable)
• Windows Mobile 6.5 Professional
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• Easy-to-use Acer features: Phonebook, Phone Dialer
with Favorites and Call History, Social Networking,
Notification Manager, and Preferences.
Other sources of help
To help you use your smartphone, we have designed a set of
guides:
For information on: Refer to:
Programs on your
smartphone and additional
programs that can be
installed on your smartphone
Up-to-date information
regarding your smartphone
Service enquiries www.acer.com/support/
This User Guide. Included on the smartphone Companion CD, it provides online
reference for using your smartphone.
www.acer.com/
Accessing the help menus
Your smartphone features detailed help menus to aid you in
making connections and using the embedded applications.
1. Tap > Help to access the Help menu.
2. Choose the topic from the list and click View.
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Product registration
When using your product for the first time, it is recommended
that you immediately register it. This will give you access to
some useful benefits, such as:
• Faster service from our trained representatives.
• Membership in the Acer community: receive
promotions and participate in customer surveys
• The latest news from Acer.
Hurry and register, as other advantages await you!
How to register
To register your Acer product, visit our website at
registration.acer.com. Choose your country and follow the
simple instructions.
You can also click > Registration to register using your
smartphone.
After we receive your product registration, we will send you a
confirmation email with important data that you should keep
in a safe place.
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Chapter 1: Setting Up
Unpacking your smartphone
Your smartphone comes packed in a protective box. Carefully
unpack the box and remove the contents. If any of the
following items is missing or damaged, contact your dealer
immediately:
• Acer P300 Smartphone
•Stylus
• Battery
• Quick Guide
• Companion CD
•USB cable
• AC adapter
• Headset
• Screen protective film
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Getting to know your smartphone
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No. Item Description
1 Power button Press to turn the screen on/off or enter sleep
2 microSD Card slot /
micro USB connector
3 Fn / Shift indicators Indicate the Fn / Shift status.
4 Keyboard QWERTY keyboard.
5 Send / hold key Open the phone dialer; place current call on
6 Stylus Use to enter information or select items on
7 3.5 mm headset jack Connect to headset.
8 Phone speaker
mode; press and hold for more than three
seconds to turn the smartphone off.
Slot for microSD card; connect to a USB
cable/charger.
hold.
the touch screen.
Suitable for normal phone use.
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No. Item Description
9 Volume control Increase or decrease the ringer/system
10 Touchscreen 400 x 240 pixel screen to display data, phone
11 Camera button Activate the camera or take a picture.
12 End / back key Press to end a call.
13 Start key Press to open the Applications menu.
14 Strap holes / speaker Holds phone danglers; emits audio from your
15 Camera A 3.2-megapixel camera for taking high-
volume; mute the smartphone.
content and enter information.
smartphone
resolution images.
LED indicators
Indicator State Description
Solid white for all
LEDs
Slow flashing for
left and right LEDs
Ascending /
descending flash
(center LED)
Solid-Flash-Solid Device is fully charged, with new
Slow flashing for all
LEDs
Device is fully charged.
Device is charging.
Device is in sleep mode, with new
event (missed call, new message,
voicemail etc.)
event (missed call, new message,
voicemail etc.)
Device is charging, with new
event (missed call, new message,
voicemail etc.)
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Installing or removing the battery
Your smartphone uses a replaceable battery to provide power.
It is packed seperately from your smartphone and needs to be
inserted and charged before you can use the smartphone.
Installing the battery
Gently apply pressure and slide the
battery cover down then lift it away
from the smartphone.
Place the battery into the battery
compartment, lining up the battery
connectors with those at the top of
the compartment.
Insert the tabs on the inside of the
battery cover into the slots in your
smartphone. Carefully slide the cover
up until it clicks into place.
CAUTION: RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN
INCORRECT TYPE.
DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS.
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Charging the battery
For initial use, you need to charge your smartphone for eight
hours. After that you can charge it each day to recharge the
battery to full capacity.
Connect the AC adapter cord to the micro USB connector on
your smartphone.
Removing the battery
Open the battery compartment as
shown in Installing the battery on
page 13. Lift the battery out of the
compartment using the tab on the
top of the battery.
Replace the battery cover as
described above.
Installing a SIM or microSD Card
To take full advantage of your smartphone’s telephony
capabilities, you must install a SIM card. The SIM card holder is
located at the top of the battery bay.
Additionally, you may wish to increase your smartphone’s
storage by inserting a microSD Card into the slot provided. This
is located above the micro USB connector on the outside of the
phone.
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1. Turn off the smartphone by
pressing and holding the power
button.
2. Open the cover and remove the
battery as described in Removing
the battery.
3. Insert the SIM card as shown.
4. Insert the microSD Card as shown.
5. Replace the battery cover.
Note: Ensure that the microSD Card is inserted all the way into the
card slot.
SIM card lock
Your smartphone may come with a SIM card lock, i.e., you will
only be able to use the SIM card provided by your network
operator.
To cancel the SIM lock, contact your network provider.
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Chapter 2: Using Your Smartphone
Turning on for the first time
To turn on your smartphone for the first time, press and hold
the power button until the system bootup screen appears.
Follow the setup screens to set up your phone.
Entering your PIN
When you install a SIM card for the first time, you may need to
enter a PIN.
Important: Depending on your settings, you may be required to
enter your PIN each time you switch on the phone function.
If the PIN you enter is incorrect, a warning message appears.
Activating a new SIM card
If you are using your SIM card for the first time, it may require
activation. Contact your network operator for details on how
to do this.
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The Today screen
After rebooting, your smartphone will
display the Today screen. This screen
gives you quick, icon-based access to
many of the frequently-used features of
your smartphone.
The first time you start your smartphone,
you will see shortcuts on the screen.
Connecting to your PC and
synchronizing data
You can synchronize the data on your smartphone with the
data on your PC using the supplied USB sync cable and the
Windows Sync Center or ActiveSync.
Refer to Connecting to a PC and installing software on page 46
for more details on connecting and synchronizing.
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Chapter 3: Making Calls
This chapter shows you how to make phone calls, and the
various options available to you during your call.
Before making a call
Check that the phone function is on before
you make a call; you can activate the phone
from the Comm. Manager (refer to
Manager on page 38).
1. To access the Comm. Manager, tap
> Comm. Manager.
2. Tap the phone connection icon so it
displays ON.
Making a call
1. From the Today screen, press the Call
button to open the onscreen number pad.
2. Enter the number you wish to dial.
3. Press the Call button or to make the
call.
4. To end the call, press the End button.
Comm.
Note: The phone function needs to be enabled before the call can
be connected.
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The onscreen number pad
The onscreen number pad allows you to
enter numbers to dial.
To access the onscreen number pad:
1. Press the Call button, or
2. Tap Phone from the Today screen, or
3. Tap > .
Making a call to one of your contacts
1. Your contacts will be displayed above the onscreen number
pad.
2. Tap a contact to pull up their detailed information.
3. Tap Call ( ) to call the displayed contact.
Dialing a number from Call History
Your Call History is also displayed above the onscreen number
pad and displays recent received, dialed and missed calls.
Tap a number to view the call details. To redial any number in
the call history, select the number and tap
Missed calls will be displayed in the telephone icon on the
Today screen using the
icon.
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Dialing from other applications
You can dial numbers quickly and easily even when using
other applications.
1. Press the Call button to open the phone dialer.
2. Make your call.
3. When you have finished your call, tap the End key.
Dialing an international number
When dialing international numbers, there is no need to enter
the international direct dialing prefix (‘00’ etc.) before the
country code. Simply tap and hold +0 on the onscreen number
pad until + appears onscreen.
Warning: International call rates can vary greatly depending on the
country you are calling and your network provider. We suggest you
check all call rates with your network provider, to avoid excessive
phone bills. If you are using your smartphone abroad, international
roaming charges will apply. Consult your network provider for
roaming rates specific to the country you are visiting before you
leave.
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The voice call screen
Once you have dialed your number the voice call screen
appears, where several options are available.
Item Description
Open Favorites or Call History.
Mute the call.
Put the current call on hold.
Add a note.
Enter the Phonebook.
Turn the speaker on.
Display the keypad.
Note: Certain options are only available during a call. These menu
items are grayed out when not in a call.
Onscreen call options
Answering a call
Press to answer a call.
Rejecting a call
Press the End key or to reject a call.
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Ending a call
To end a call, press the End key.
Putting a call on hold
To put a call on hold, tap Hold ( ) on the voice call screen.
Tap again to resume the call.
Swapping between calls
When you receive a second call while already on a call, the
number of the second caller will appear.
1. Tap Swap ( ) to answer the incoming call. The first call
will be put on hold.
2. Tap Swap ( ) to switch between calls.
Conference calls
If you have a call on hold and another on line, you can
combine all calls to create a conference call.
1. Tap Merge Call ( ). All calls are combined.
2. Tap the End key to disconnect.
Using the speakerphone
The speakerphone function allows you to make calls without
having to hold your smartphone. This handsfree function is
especially useful for multitasking.
To activate the speakerphone, tap Speaker On ( ) on the
voice call screen. Tap Speaker Off ( ) to disable the
speakerphone.
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Adding notes
You can write or type notes during a call to record important
information and view it at a later date.
1. Tap Note ( ) on the voice call screen.
2. Use the keyboard to enter letters and characters or the
stylus to write handwritten notes.
3. Tap OK when you have finished to save the note.
To view the notes at a later date, tap > Notes. Tap the
note you want to open and view.
Muting a call
To switch the microphone off during a call, tap Mute ( ) on
the voice call screen T. Tap Unmute ( ) to switch the
microphone back on.
Saving a dialed number to contacts
You can save a number you have dialed to your contacts for
future use.
1. Select the number from the Call History list and tap Save to
contacts.
2. Select to save it in the SIM or Phone.
3. Enter the contact’s information and tap Save.
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Redialing a missed call
When you have a missed call, the icon appears at the
Today screen.
1. Tap Phone to display the missed call details.
2. Select the call from the list and tap .
Call History
View recent calls by accessing Call History: Open the onscreen
number pad, then tap Call History (
).
Call History Menu options
There are various options available in the Call History Menu.
•Tap ( , ) to organize the call history view. For
example, tap ( , ) to cycle through All, Missed,
Dialed, and Received calls.
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Chapter 4: Input Devices
This section will take you through the various input methods
available to you on your smartphone.
The stylus
The stylus is used to select items and enter information.
Carefully remove the stylus from its holder to use.
Tap: Touch the screen once with the stylus to open items and
select options.
Drag: Hold the stylus on the screen and drag across the screen
to select text and images. Drag on a scroll bar to scroll up and
down the screen.
Tap and hold: Tap and hold the stylus on an item to see a list
of actions available for that item. On the pop-up menu that
appears, tap the action you want to perform.
The stylus is also used for handwritten input.
The onscreen keyboard
You can activate an onscreen
keyboard in certain applications
when entering data.
Tap the keyboard icon at the bottom
of the screen to display the keyboard.
Tap again to hide the keyboard.
Tap the arrow next to the keyboard symbol to select different
input options.
Mode Description
Easy
Keyboard
Keyboard Displays a compact keyboard.
Displays a standard keyboard with larger keys for easier
use. Tap to enter letters, numbers and use function keys.
25The stylus
The QWERTY keyboard
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2
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3
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No. Item Description
1 Caps Enables typing in upper case.
Press once
(abc mode)
Press twice
(abc mode)
Press once
(ABC mode)
2 Fn Enables typing the numbers / symbols indicated
3 Sym Opens the symbols table.
4 E-mail / sms Fn off: Compose an email / Fn on: Create an sms
5 @ / .com Fn off: @ / Fn on: .com
6 OK Functions the same as the onscreen OK key.
7 Navigation keys 4-way navigation keys to move the cursor.
8 Enter key Moves the cursor to the next line.
9 Delete key
in the upper right-hand corner of each key.
Press once
(abc mode)
Press twice
(abc mode)
Press once
(123 mode)
Deletes the character to the left of the cursor.
Type the next character in
upper case.
Switch to ABC mode.
Switch to abc mode.
Type a number or symbol for
the next character.
Switch to numbers and symbols
mode.
Switch to the previous
character mode.
Acer P300 Smartphone User Guide26
Chapter 5: Messaging
This chapter shows you how to set up and use the SMS, MMS
and email functions of your smartphone.
The messaging screen
All SMS, MMS and email messages are accessed via the
messaging screen.
To access the messaging screen, tap
Text (
menu in the top left corner of the
m
essaging screen to view the folder list.
All email accounts, SMS and MMS
folders are displayed here. Tap on the
plus sign next to each folder to view the
sub folder list. Each folder features the
following subfolders:
• Deleted Items: Displays all messages
you have selected to delete.
• Drafts: Displays all draft messages.
• Inbox: Displays all received messages.
• Outbox: Displays messages waiting to be sent.
• Sent Items: Displays all sent messages.
). Then tap the drop-down
Note: To completely erase messages, you will need to delete them
from the Deleted Items folders as well. Tap > Tools > Empty
Deleted Items to accomplish this.
27The messaging screen
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