Acer V200 User Manual 2
Acer v200 Series
Travel Companion
User Manual
Copyright © 2007. Acer Incorporated.
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Acer v200 Series User Manual
Original Issue: January 2007
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NOTES
Record the device ID, serial number, purchase date, and place of purchase information in the space provided below. The serial
number is indicated on the label affixed to your Acer device. All correspondence concerning your unit should include the serial
number, device ID, and purchase information.
Acer v200 Series Travel Companion
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Model number: __________________________________
Serial number: ___________________________________
Date of purchase: ________________________________
Place of purchase: ________________________________
Contents
Acer v200 Series Travel Companion feature highlights 1
Unpack the Acer v200 Series Travel Companion 2
First things first 5
System tour 5
Front and Rear panels 5
Left and Right panels 6
Top and Bottom panels 7
Car Mount Kit 8
Acer v200 Series Travel Companion setup 9
Set up the Acer v200 Series Travel Companion on your vehicle 9
Acer v200 Series Travel Companion fundamentals 14
Hardware interface 14
Charging your Acer v200 Series 16
System maintenance and user support 17
Using your Acer v200 Series Travel Companion safely 17
Troubleshooting your Acer v200 Series Travel Companion 20
Resetting your Acer v200 Series 20
FAQs 22
Customer support 23
System specifications 24
Performance 24
Display 24
Audio 24
USB connector 24
Expansion 24
Battery 24
Design and ergonomics 25
Environmental specifications 25
Information for your safety and comfort 26
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Appendix A: Regulation & safety notices 31
FCC notice 31
Notice: Shielded cables 31
Notice: Peripheral devices 31
Caution 31
Operation conditions 32
Notice: Canadian users 32
Remarque à l'intention des utilisateurs canadiens 32
Declaration of Conformity for EU countries 32
LCD pixel statement 32
Federal Communications Comission Declaration of Conformity 33
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Contents
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Acer v200 Series Travel Companion feature highlights
No more fumbling with wieldy, outdated paper maps. No more sheepish "I think I'm lost" expression. And most
definitely, no more going in circles finding that particular spot. Get to your destination the fast and easy way
with your new Acer v200 Series Travel Companion.
Powerful system
• Microsoft Windows CE .NET 5.0 operating system
• Wide and accurate GPS coverage
• Intuitive and Intelligent Navigation software
Mobile design
• Compact and lightweight body makes it easy for users to carry it anywhere while driving or hiking
• Car mount kit for multi-vehicle usage (windshield mounting)
• On-the-road recharging via the car charger and USB cable
Battery life
• Navigation software usage: 3 hours
Ergonomic features
• 3.5" QVGA (Transmissive with micro reflective; TMR) with touch panel
• Accessible control hot keys for volume adjustment
• Simple, easy-to-use user interface with large icons and command buttons
• Multi-language support for user interface
• Advanced power-saving options
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Unpack the Acer v200 Series Travel Companion
Thank you for purchasing the Acer v200 Series Travel Companion. The Acer v200 Series Travel Companion box
contains all of the items listed below.
• Acer v200 Series Travel Companion unit
• Car mount kit
•
Car pedestal (Actual product might differ slightly from the illustrations)
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• Car Cradle
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• Map SD card
• Acer v200 Series Travel Companion Starter Guide
• Acer v200 Series Travel Companion Warranty Booklet
• Navigation software Quick Starter Guide
• Navigation software CD
Optional accessories:
Some optional accessories are standard accessories on some Acer v200 Series Travel Companion.
• External GPS antenna
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• GNS TMC receiver (applicable to model v210 only)
The car charger should be plugged into the GNS TMC module when you want to use it. The GNS TMC module
draws its power from the car charger and is not powered by the Acer v200 Series Travel Companion. For more
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details on how to use the GNS TMC function, see your navigation software for more information. This function is
only available to model v210 only.
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Report any product defects or missing items to the place of purchase immediately. Save the boxes and packing
materials for future use.
Some models may include optional accessories that might not be shown in the above illustrations. Please check
with your dealer for more details.
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First things first
This section describes the hardware interface of the Acer v200 Series Travel Companion and its peripherals.
Instructions for setting up the device and some basic system operations are also discussed.
System tour
This section gives you a tour of the device hardware interface.
Front and Rear panels
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No.Component Description
1 LED Indicator Display the status of the device:
• Green: Power on
• Red: Battery low
• Orange: Battery charging
2 3.5" TFT LCD (Finger-tap
Touch screen)
3 Soft Reset button Use to restore the device in the event the
4 Battery switch Use to do a hard reset. See "Performing a hard
5 Speaker Outputs audio from your Acer v200 Series.
Displays the navigation software of your Acer
v200 Series.
device stop responding. See "Performing a
soft reset" on page 20 for more details.
reset" on page 21 for more details.
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Note: For more information on how to use your Acer v200 Series Travel Companion in navigation mode, refer to
the Navigation software Quick Starter Guide or the Navigation software User's Guide (located in the Navigation
software CD).
Left and Right panels
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No. Label Description
1 SD/MMC slot Accepts a Secure Digital or MultiMedia Card,
allowing you to add more memory, install add-on
applications or use audio or text files stored on it
with internal applications. You can also use
expansion cards to back up data from your Acer
v200 Series.
2 Volume control
switch
3 Power button Press to turn your Acer v200 Series on if it is off and
4 External GPS
antenna connector
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Push up to increase the volume of the speaker,
push down to decrease the volume of the speaker.
return to the last screen that was displayed, or off
if it is on.
Connects to external GPS antenna (optional).
Top and Bottom panels
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No. Label Description
1 mini USB
connector
2 Earphone jack Connects to audio line-out devices (earphones).
3 Slots for car
cradle
Connects your device to a car charger to charge the
built-in battery.
Connects to the car cradle of the Car Mount kit.
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Car Mount Kit
The Car Mount Kit consists of the car pedestal and the car cradle.
No. Label Description
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1 Cradle Connects the car pedestal to the car cradle.
2 Adjustment joint Can be adjusted in eight directions.
3 Flexible rod Can be adjusted to further enhance the viewing
comfort of the device.
4 Suction cup Fixes the car pedestal on the selected mounting area.
5 Suction cup
release tab
6 Suction cup
locking lever
Pull to release the vacuum seal of the suction cup.
Secures the vacuum seal of the car pedestal.
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