Acer S200 User Manual
Acer S200
User Guide
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© 2009 All Rights Reserved
Acer S200 Smartphone User Guide
First issue: 08/2009
Acer S200 Smartphone
Model number: __________________________________
Serial number: ___________________________________
Date of purchase: ________________________________
Place of purchase: ________________________________
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Table of Contents
Getting to know your smartphone
Features and functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Other sources of help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Product registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Chapter 1: Setting Up
Unpacking your smartphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Getting to know your smartphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Installing or removing the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Installing a SIM card or microSD card . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Turning on for the first time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Chapter 2: Making Calls
Before making a call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
The onscreen number pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
The voice call screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Onscreen call options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Chapter 3: Input Devices
The stylus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
The onscreen keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Chapter 4: Messaging
The messaging screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Text (SMS) messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
MMS messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Chapter 5: Using the Camera
Camera icons and indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Taking a photo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Shooting a video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Photo and video options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
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Chapter 6: Advanced Operation
Putting your smartphone in flight mode . . . . . . . . . 45
Comm. Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Adjusting connection settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Phone settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Managing your phonebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
SIM Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Connecting to a PC and synchronizing . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Other functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Multimedia playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Satellite Data Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Updating your smartphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Resetting your smartphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Chapter 7: Accessories and Tips
Using the headset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Using a Bluetooth headset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Using your smartphone as a modem . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Inserting a microSD card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Appendix
FAQ, troubleshooting and error messages . . . . . . . 77
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Warnings and precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Emergency calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Disposal and recycling information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Taking care of your smartphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Safety regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
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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 orga
nizing 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 calls when connected to a 3G/EDGE/GPRS/
HSUPA/HSDPA network.
• Connect wirelessly to your local cellular network to
access the Internet and other network features.
• Exchange information between devices that have
Bluetooth/WLAN capabilities.
• Enjoy digital media in a home network environment
with DLNA-compatibility.
• Easily manage your contacts and social networking
interaction.
Product features
• Qualcomm 8250 1 GHz processor
• 512 MB of ROM, 256 MB of RAM
• 3.8” WVGA TFT-LCD touchscreen
• MicroSD memory card slot with SDHC support
• High-density, rechargeable 1350 mAh Lithium Polymer
battery (changeable)
• Windows Mobile 6.5 Professional
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• Easy-to-use Acer features: Phonebook, Agenda,
AcerSync, 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/
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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 Start > Registration to register using your
smartphone.
After we receive your product registration, you will be sent 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 new smartphone comes packed in a protective box.
Carefully unpack the box and remove the contents. If any of
the following items is missing or damaged, contact your dealer
immediately:
• Acer S200 Smartphone
•Stylus
• Battery
• Quick Start Guide
• Companion CD
•USB cable
• AC adapter
• Headset
• Screen protective film
9Unpacking your smartphone
Getting to know your smartphone
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No. Item Description
1 Power button Press to turn the screen on/off or enter
2 Touchscreen 3.8-inch, 480 x 800 pixel touchscreen to
3 Call button Activate phone/dial/view recently dialed
4 Home button Return to the Today screen.
5 Back button Go back one menu step.
6 End button Press to end a call.
sleep mode; press and hold to turn the
smartphone off.
display data, phone content and enter
information.
numbers/answer a call.
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No. Item Description
7 IR LED Works in conjunction with the Proximity
8 Proximity and ambi-
ent light sensor
9 Phone speaker Emits audio from your smartphone; suit-
10 LED indicators Indicates battery charge and event status.
11 Stylus Use to enter information or select items
12 3.5 mm headset jack Connect to headset.
13 Mini USB connector Connect to a USB cable/headset/charger.
14 Microphone Internal microphone.
15 Volume up/down
button
16 Reset button
17 Camera button
18 Camera
19 Flash
20 Handsfree Speaker
sensor.
Dims the display and deactivates the
touchscreen when the device is brought
near the face during a call. Adjusts the displays brightness depending on lighting
conditions.
able for normal use.
on the touch screen.
Increases or decreases the phone volume
during calls.
Clear your smartphone’s memory.
Activate the camera or take a picture. Press
down halfway to auto-focus.
A 5-megapixel Auto-Focus camera.
Provides illumination for low light picture
taking.
Emits audio from your smartphone; suitable
for handsfree use.
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LED indicator
Color State Description
Red Steady Battery is charging.
Slow
flashing
Flashes
twice rapidly
Flashes
rapidly
Blue Slow
Green Steady Battery is fully charged; you should
flashing
Battery charge is low.
Battery charge is critically low.
Battery level is too low to start the
smartphone.
New event (missed call, new SMS/MMS/
email, appointment, etc).
unplug the charger.
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
Slide your fingernail
into the gap between
the battery cover and
the smartphone.
Gently apply pressure
upwards to remove
the battery cover.
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Place the battery into
the battery
compartment, lining
up the battery
connectors with those
at the middle of the
compartment.
Insert the tabs on the
bottom of the battery
cover into the slots in
the smartphone.
Carefully press the top
of the cover until the
cover snaps in place.
CAUTION: Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an iccorrect
type. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s
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 mini USB connector on
your smartphone.
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13Installing or removing the battery
Removing the battery
Open the battery
compartment as shown
in
“Installing the
battery“ on page 12. Lift
the battery out of the
compartment using the
clip on the top of the
battery.
Replace the battery
cover as described
above.
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Installing a SIM card 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 above the battery bay.
Additionally, you may wish to increase your smartphone’s
storage by inserting a microSD card into the slot provided. This
is next to the SIM card slot.
1. Turn off the smartphone by pressing and holding the
power button.
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2. Open the cover and
remove the battery as
described in
or removing the
battery“ on page 12.
3. Insert the SIM or
microSD card as shown.
4. Replace the battery and
battery cover.
“Installing
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.
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. The
smartphone will vibrate during the boot sequence. Follow the
setup screens to set up your smartphone.
Entering your PIN
When you install a SIM card for the first time, you will have to
enter a PIN using the onscreen number pad.
Important: Depending on your PIN settings, you may be asked to
enter the PIN each time you switch on the phone function.
If the PIN you enter is incorrect, a warning message appears.
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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.
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 and
function icons on the screen.
Some of them can be changed, others
not.
Icon Description Changeable
Opens the phone dialer to make a call. No
Opens the Windows Messaging program
so you can send an email, SMS or MMS.
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No
Icon Description Changeable
Opens the Phonebook. No
Opens Internet Explorer so you can surf
the Internet.
Opens Windows Media Player so that
you can enjoy audio or video files.
Opens the Facebook application so that
you can interact with other people on
this popular Social Networking site.
Locks the screen: Swipe the Lock icon to
the left or right to unlock the screen.
Opens the Windows Home screen. No
Allows you to change or add icons (you
can add three more icons) to the Today
screen.
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
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Changing or removing shortcuts
Tap to add, change or delete the
changeable shortcuts.
If you tap the + on a shortcut
placeholder that is not occupied, you
will be taken directly to a screen that
lists all the applications available on
your smartphone.
If you tap on an already-defined
shortcut, you will be asked if you want
to change the shortcut or if you want
to remove the shortcut. Tap Cancel to
retain the shortcut.
Tap to save your changes and exit.
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 Vista Sync Center or ActiveSync.
Refer to “Connecting to a PC and synchronizing“ on page 56
for more details on connecting and synchronizing.
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Chapter 2: 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
The phone function needs to be turned on
before you can make a call; you can activate the phone from the Comm. Manager
(refer to
1. To access the Comm. Manager, tap Start
2. Tap the phone connection icon so it dis-
Making a call
1. From the Today screen, press the Call
2. Enter the number you wish to dial.
3. Press Call button or to make the
4. To end the call, press the End button or
“Comm. Manager” on page 45).
> Settings > Connections > Comm. Manager.
plays On.
button to open the onscreen number
pad.
call.
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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 press
the Call button or tap Phone (
press Show Keypad.
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 press the Call button or
tap Talk (
Missed calls will be displayed in the telephone icon on the
Today screen as well as at the top of the screen using the
icon.
).
) and
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Dialing from other applications
You can dial numbers quickly and easily even when using
other applications.
1. Press Start > Phone.
2. Make your call.
3. When you have finished your call, tap X in the top right cor-
ner of the screen, to return to the application you were
using before you made the call.
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 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 Acer S200 Smartphone abroad,
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
Record the call.
Mute the call.
Put the current call on hold.
Add a note.
Enter the Phonebook.
Turn the speaker phone on.
End the call.
Display the keypad.
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Note: Certain options are only available during a call. These menu
items are greyed out when not in a call.
Onscreen call options
Answering a call
Press to answer a call.
Rejecting a call
Press the End button or to decline the call.
Ending a call
To end a call press .
Recording a call
To record a call, press .
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, a notification message will appear.
1. Press Swap ( ) to answer the incoming call and the first
call will be put on hold.
2. Tap Swap ( ) on the voice call screen to switch between
calls.
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Conference calls
If you have one or more calls on hold and another online, you
can combine all calls to create a conference call.
1. Tap Merge Call ( ). All calls are combined.
2. Tap End ( ) and all participants will be disconnected.
Using the speakerphone
The speakerphone function allows you to make calls without
having to hold the
function is especially useful for multitasking.
To activate the speakerphone, tap the 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 onscreen 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 Start > Notes. Tap the
note you want to open and view.
Muting a call
To mute a call, tap Mute ( ) on the voice call screen to switch
off the microphone. Tap Unmute ( ) to switch the microphone back on.
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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 Card or Phone.
3. Enter the contact’s information and tap Save.
Redialing a missed call
When you have a missed call, the icon appears at the
Today screen, while the number will display how many calls
were missed.
1. Tap Phone to display the missed call details.
2. Select the call from the list and press or tap Call.
Call History
View recent calls by accessing Call History: open the onscreen
number pad by the Call button; then tapping 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 3: Input
Devices
This section will take you through the various input methods
available to you on your
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. Refer to “The
onscreen keyboard” on page 27 for more details.
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.
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Tap the arrow next to the keyboard symbol to select different
input options.
Mode Description
Block Recognizer* Write using letters, numbers, symbols and punc-
Easy Keyboard
(Default)
Keyboard Displays a compact keyboard.
Letter Recognizer* Write uppercase letters, lowercase letters,
Transcriber* Use the stylus to write in cursive, mixed or print
Note: The handwriting function can take some practice getting
used to. Tap the
options (*) is active, to view writing demonstrations and access the
Help menus.
tuation marks to be converted to text.
Displays a standard keyboard. Tap to enter
letters, numbers and use function keys.
numbers and punctuation marks to be converted
into text.
handwriting to be converted into text.
? symbol, visible when one of the handwriting
Tap Options from the keyboard menu to adjust options and
settings for each input mode.
Enabling word completion
Your smartphone makes writing emails, messages and documents more efficient with the help of the word completion
feature. This feature suggests words as you type.
1. Tap Start > Settings > Personal > Input > Word
Completion tab.
2. Select the options you want to activate.
3. Tap OK to confirm and save.
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Other input options
You can also configure voice recording options, zoom levels
and grammar rules on the Input Settings screen.
1. Tap Start > Settings > Personal tab > Input > Options tab.
2. Select and configure the settings as appropriate.
3. Tap OK to confirm and save.
Note: Refer to the Help menus for more information on adjusting
input settings.
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