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© 2009 All Rights Reserved Acer M900 Smartphone User Guide First issue: March 2009 Acer M900 Smartphone Model number: __________________________________ Serial number: ___________________________________ Date of purchase: ________________________________ Place of purchase: ________________________________ 2 Acer M900 Smartphone User Guide
Table of Contents Get to know your Acer M900 Smartphone Features and functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Other sources of help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Chapter 1: Set Up Unpack your smartphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Get to know your smartphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Install the SIM card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Remove the SIM card and battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Charge the battery . . . . . .
Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Chapter 5: Home Screen Overview The Home screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Customize basic settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Chapter 6: Using the Camera Camera icons and indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Take a photo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Shoot a video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Warnings and precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Emergency calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Disposal and recycling information . . . . . . . . . . . . Taking care of your Acer M900 Smartphone . . . . . Safety regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Acer M900 Smartphone User Guide
Get to know your Acer M900 Smartphone Features and functions Your new Acer M900 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 Acer M900 Smartphone lets you: • Synchronize email with your server while on the move. • Make voice calls and video calls when connected to a 3G/EDGE/GPRS/HSUPA/HSDPA network.
• High-density, rechargeable 1530 mAh Lithium Polymer battery (changeable) • DC power-in (5 V, 1 A) • Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional Edition Other sources of help To help you use your Acer M900 Smartphone, we have designed a set of guides: For information on: Refer to: Programs on your Acer M900 Smartphone and additional programs that can be installed on your Acer M900 Smartphone This User Guide.
1. Tap Start > Help to access the Help menus. 2. Tap Contents to view all help topics or Search to find help on specific topics.
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Chapter 1: Set Up Unpack your smartphone Your Acer M900 Smartphone comes packed in a cardboard box. Carefully unpack the box and remove the contents.
Get to know your smartphone Views No. Item Description 1 Mini USB connector Connect to a USB cable/headphones/ charger. 2 3-way rocker wheel Scroll through items on the display. Press inwards to activate the selected item. 3 Micro SD card slot Expand your device’s memory capacity. 4 Video conference camera Camera for video calls. 5 Light sensor Senses ambient light to adjust screen brightness for comfortable viewing. 6 Bluetooth/WLAN/GPS Indicates Bluetooth, WLAN and GPS status.
No. Item Description 7 Phone speaker Emits audio from your smartphone; suitable for holding to your ear. 8 Charge indicator Indicates battery charge status. 9 Touchscreen 800 x 480 pixel screen to display data, phone content and enter information. 10 Talk/send button Activate phone/dial/view recently dialed numbers/answer a call. 11 End button Press to end a call/disconnect GPRS; press and hold to turn the phone function on/off. 12 GPS button Activate the GPS viewer.
LED indicators Bluetooth/WLAN/GPS indicator: LED Color State Description White Flashing GPS active Amber Flashing WLAN connected Blue Flashing Bluetooth on Charge indicator: LED Color State Description Red Flashing Battery is low and needs recharging/alarm notification (missed call, new message, etc.
Install the SIM card To take full advantage of your Acer M900 Smartphone’s telephony capabilities, you must install a SIM card. The SIM card holder is located beneath the battery. Open the battery compartment Gently, but firmly slide the battery cover down to release it. Remove the battery cover. Insert the SIM and replace the battery Insert the SIM card into the SIM holder as shown.
Place the battery into the battery compartment, lining up the battery connectors with those on the side the compartment. Slide the battery cover back and press the lower locking panel upwards 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. Remove the SIM card and battery Open the battery compartment as shown in “Open the battery compartment“ on page 15.
Replace the battery and battery cover as shown in “Insert the SIM and replace the battery“ on page 15. SIM card lock Your Acer M900 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 find out how to cancel a SIM lock, contact your network provider. Charge the battery For initial use, you need to charge your Acer M900 Smartphone for eight hours. After that you can charge it each day to recharge the battery to full capacity.
Turn on for the first time To turn on your Acer M900 Smartphone for the first time, press and hold the power button until the system bootup screen appears. You will be required to enter the Master Password (default is four zeroes: 0000) to complete the setup process. Use the embedded numeric keypad or onscreen number pad to enter the Master Password. Tap the screen to set up your Acer M900 Smartphone.
• Acer Backup Utility: Creates backup copies of your calendar, contacts, tasks, personal profile, network settings, My Documents and messages. • Acer Voice Commander: Uses voice commands to look up contacts, make phone calls, retrieve calendar information and control media playback. • Acer Satellite Data Update: Accelerates GPS positioning by ensuring constantly updated satellite reference data. • Acer Easy Keyboard: Provides an easy-to-use onscreen keyboard with larger keys.
Enter your PIN code When you install a SIM card for the first time, you will have to enter a PIN code using embedded numeric keypad or the onscreen number pad. If the PIN code 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. The Home screen After rebooting, your Acer M900 Smartphone will display the Home screen.
the left or right (only part of the screen will be visible at any time). Tap an icon to launch the following features: No. Feature Description 1 Clock View your set locations on the globe. 2 Email Launch the email application; also indicates any unread mails. 3 Messages Launch the messaging application; also indicates any unread messages. 4 Calls Open the list of recently dialed numbers, missed calls. 5 Weather View local weather forecasts for your set locations.
No. Feature Description 8 Bookmarks Open your Favorites folder. 9 Settings Open the toolkit to customize your Acer M900 Smartphone. 10 Programs Open the Quick Menu; you can set shortcuts here for quick access to frequently used applications and programs. 11 Contacts Add Contacts from your SIM and phone contact lists to this handy “favorites” list. 12 Music Search for and play music files stored on your phone. You can add or remove icons by tapping and holding anywhere on the Acer 3D view.
Alternatively, if you prefer a more traditional appearance, you can swipe your finger up or down the screen to use the Icon Matrix. Connect to your PC and synchronize data You can synchronize the data on your Acer M900 Smartphone with the data on your PC using the supplied USB sync cable and the Windows Vista Sync Center. Refer to “Connect to a PC and install software“ on page 79 for more details on connecting and synchronizing.
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Chapter 2: Making Calls This chapter shows you how to make voice and video 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 voice and video calls; you can turn the phone on from the Comm. Manager (refer to “Comm. Manager” on page 66), or by pressing and holding the End key. 1. To access the Comm. Manager, tap any of the icons at the top of the screen or Start > Settings > Connections tab > Comm. Manager. 2.
The onscreen number pad The onscreen number pad allows you to dial numbers with the stylus. To access the onscreen number pad press , the Talk/send button, or tap Start > Phone. Make a voice/video call To make a call from your Acer M900 Smartphone you can dial the number using the onscreen number pad or the embedded numeric keypad. Please refer to “The embedded numeric keypad“ on page 39. Dial from the onscreen number pad 1.
Dial from the Speed Dial Any contacts in your contact list will automatically be added to your Speed Dial. Tap Speed Dial beneath the Home screen and tap the contact you wish to call. You can opt to arrange numbers alphabetically or by the frequency with which you call the numbers. Swipe your finger up or down the screen to scroll through the list of contacts or tap a letter in the bar at the bottom of the page.
The voice call screen Once you have dialed your number the voice call screen appears, where several options are available. Turn on the speakerphone. Mute the call. Put the current call on hold. Add a note. Tap to enter the contacts list. End the call. Display the keypad. Open the menu.
The voice call/video call menu Tap Menu on the voice call or video call screen to access the menu. The menu options available are: Action Description Hold Put the call on hold. Mute/Unmute Mute/unmute the call. Turn Speakerphone On/Off Turn the speakerphone on/off. Turn Hands-free Turn the handsfree feature on/off. On/Off Conference Begin a conference call. Paste Paste a copied number from the clipboard into the number field on the voice call screen.
The video call screen There are also several options available on the video call screen. Turn the camera on or off. Switch from the front camera to the back camera. Decrease screen brightness. Increase screen brightness. Mute the call. Change the image layout, make your or your contact’s video the main picture, or view both videos side-by-side. End the call.
Turn the camera on and off You can turn the camera on and off at any time during a video call. To turn the camera on and off, tap the video call screen. icon on the Onscreen call options Answer a call Press or tap Answer to answer a call. For incoming video calls, position your Acer M900 Smartphone so your picture is shown clearly on the screen. Reject a call Press or tap Ignore to reject a call. End a call To end a call, press or tap End.
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 Menu > Conference. All calls are combined. 2. To speak to selected participants privately during your conference call, tap Menu > Private. 3. Select the participant you wish to talk to in private. 4. To resume the conference call, tap Menu > Conference. Press or tap End and all participants will be disconnected.
Add 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 > Programs > Notes. Tap the note you want to open and view.
Speed dial Tap Speed Dial at the bottom of the Home Screen to view all your contacts as tiles indicating the contact name and number. You can sort the tiles alphabetically or by the frequency with which you have dialed the numbers. Tap a tile to immediately dial that contact. Call History View recent calls by accessing Call History: open the onscreen number pad by pressing ; then tapping Call History. Call History Menu options There are various options available in the Call History Menu.
Chapter 3: Input Devices This section will take you through the various input methods available to you on your Acer M900 Smartphone. The stylus The stylus is used to select items and enter information. On your Acer M900 Smartphone, the stylus replaces the mouse. 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.
The application buttons The buttons are set to access the following applications by default: Button 1 - Voice Commander or Record; press and hold to launch the Notes function Button 2 - GPS Viewer Button 3 - Home screen Button 4 - Camera We recommend that you use these defaults whenever possible. Tip: The four application buttons listed above can be configured to launch applications that you use the most. To configure which applications to launch with each button, tap Start > Settings > Buttons.
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 Block Recognizer* Write using letters, numbers, symbols and punctuation marks to be converted to text. Keyboard (Default) Displays a standard keyboard.
The QWERTY keyboard Your Acer M900 Smartphone features a 39/41-key QWERTY keyboard which offers all functions of a regular keyboard in a compact and ergonomic design. Your Acer M900 Smartphone has a key layout similar to your desktop or notebook computer for greater ease of use. Your Acer M900 Smartphone keyboard also has an embedded numeric keypad (highlighted in orange) for entering number data or dialing phone numbers.
Key Name Description Enter Press to move to the next line when entering text or numbers or to enter commands. Press to begin a voice call after entering the phone number. Space bar Press to enter a space. Symbol Type a character, then press this key to add a symbol, such as an accent, to the character. Windows Press to bring up the Windows Start menu, press twice to return to the Today screen. Tab Press to insert a tab, or to jump to the next field or item (if supported by the application).
corresponding keys to enter numbers. To enter a single number in a line of text, press the key once and press the key with the number you want to enter (the LED will not light up). The symbol key The symbol key allows you to add symbols, such as accents, to the characters you enter. Enter the character and then press the Sym key to progress through the available alternatives. Configure input settings You can change the default input method when using the onscreen keyboard. 1.
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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Chapter 4: Messaging This chapter shows you how to set up and use the SMS, MMS and email functions of your Acer M900 Smartphone. The messaging screen All SMS, MMS and email messages are accessed via the messaging screen. To access the messaging screen, tap Start > Messaging > Messages. Then tap the drop-down menu in the top left corner of the messaging screen to view the folder list. All email accounts, SMS and MMS folders are displayed here.
Tap a subfolder to open it. Tap Inbox to return to the main messaging screen. Tap Menu for a list of options appropriate to the selected folder. Manage your folders You can select synchronization, download and other settings for certain folders. To manage your folders, tap Menu > Tools > Manage Folders, tap and hold on the folder name to open a menu of action items. Tap Folder Options to open and modify the settings for that folder.
1. Tap Start > Messaging > Messages. Then tap the drop-down menu in the top left corner of the messaging screen. 2. Tap the Text Messages folder and the Inbox appears. 3. Tap a message to open it. 4. Tap Reply to reply to the message and the message window appears. 5. Enter your message and tap Send. Sort text messages You can sort your text messages by message type, sender, received messages and message subject.
7. Enter your user name, password and domain. 8. Tap Finish to save and complete setup. Set up MMS profiles You can select and configure several MMS messaging profiles for different networks and environments. 1. Tap Start > Messaging > Messages, then tap the drop-down menu in the top left corner of the messaging screen. 2. Tap the Messages folder and the Inbox appears. 3. Tap Menu > MMS Settings > MMS Settings tab. 4. Tap a profile from the list. Tap Edit to view the selected profile settings. 5.
6. To attach an audio file, tap Insert Audio... and select the file you want to attach. The audio file will be displayed in the message. 7. To insert text, tap Insert Text and enter your message. All attachments and text will now be displayed in the message window. 8. Tap Send. Reply to MMS messages When a new MMS message arrives, a message icon appears at the top of the Home screen and a notification message is displayed. 1.
Email Your Acer M900 Smartphone uses Outlook Mobile to manage email accounts. Tap Start > Messaging to open the messaging window. Tap Setup E-mail to set up your email account. Enter your email address and password to set up the account. Select if you want to save your password or not. When you’ve finished entering the information, tap Next. Your Acer M900 Smartphone has pre-set definitions for a variety of popular ISPs and will recommend settings if your email address is recognized.
Chapter 5: Home Screen Overview The Home screen When you switch on your Acer M900 Smartphone, the Home screen appears following boot up. The Home screen is the main point from which you can navigate your Acer M900 Smartphone. The screen features connection status information, displays the date and time, and features a set of shortcut icons that help you to access the most frequently used applications quickly and easily.
Tap an icon to launch the following features: No. Feature Description 1 Clock View your set locations on the globe. 2 Email Launch the email application; also indicates any unread mails. 3 Messages Launch the messaging application; also indicates any unread messages. 4 Calls Open the list of recently dialed numbers, missed calls. 5 Weather View local weather forecasts for your set locations. 6 Calendar Open your calendar to view upcoming appointments.
Status icons Icon Description Icon Description New email, SMS or MMS Missed call or calls WLAN access available Telephone call connected WLAN connected Call is being forwarded Connected to PC via USB Call is on hold Signal strength System sounds on No signal Vibrate only, no system sounds Antenna off (telephone is off) All system sounds off No phone service Battery charge indicator Incoming telephone call Low battery warning GPRS available Battery is charging 3G network available 3G
Icon Description Icon Synchronizing over HSDPA/HSUPA Description HSDPA/HSUPA connected Return to the Home screen You can return to the Home screen from any application by tapping Start > Today or pressing the button. Customize basic settings Set the date and time To set the date and time, tap Start > Settings > System tab > Clock & Alarms > Time tab. Tap Home and select your time zone from the drop-down menu. Set the time by tapping the up and down arrows. Select the date from the drop-down calendar.
Enter your name along with any other information you want to store. Tap the Notes tab to add any additional notes. Tap the Options tab to configure how this information is displayed. Tap OK to confirm and save. Name your Acer M900 Smartphone Your Acer M900 Smartphone uses a name to identify itself when connected to other computers. To specify a name, tap Start > Settings > System tab > About > Device ID. Enter a name for your device. Add a description if necessary. Tap OK to confirm and save.
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Chapter 6: Using the Camera Your Acer M900 Smartphone features two cameras, a 300K pixel VGA camera mounted on the front of the unit, and a 5megapixel digital camera mounted on the rear. This section will take you through all the steps to get you up and taking photos and videos with your Acer M900 Smartphone. To activate the camera, press the camera button or go to Start > Programs > Multimedia > Camera. Camera icons and indicators Icon Description Adjust the camera mode. • Photo - Take a photograph.
Icon Description Adjust the camera focus mode. • Central Focus - Focus on the item in the center of the frame. • Face Detection - Detect and focus on faces. • Multi-zone - Focus using multiple reference points. Adjust the image resolution. Apply an effect to photos taken: • Normal - No effect is applied. • Greyscale - Takes black and white photos. • Negative - Uses negative colors when taking the photo. • Sepia - The photo is given a Sepia appearance. • Mirror - The object is mirrored.
Take a photo 1. Frame your subject and steady your Acer M900 Smartphone. 2. Adjust any settings you require, such as brightness and scene mode. To zoom in or out slide your finger from sideto-side across the fingerprint reader. 3. Press the camera button down halfway until the image comes into focus. Push down fully to take the photo. Shoot a video 1. Frame your subject and steady your Acer M900 Smartphone. 2. Press the camera button down fully to begin recording. 3.
Photo and video options After you have taken your photo or video, it is automatically saved. Note: The default locations for saving photos and videos are My Documents/My Pictures and My Documents/My Videos respectively. This can be changed from the Settings page. Tap the Album icon and select a photo to view. Tap the photo to display the option icons.
Edit photos You can crop or rotate your saved photos. 1. Tap Start > Programs > Pictures & Videos. 2. All your photos and videos are displayed as thumbnails. Select a photo to edit. 3. Tap Menu to view the list of editing options.
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Chapter 7: The Fingerprint Reader Security settings Your Acer M900 Smartphone has an integrated fingerprint reader that you can use to secure your phone and personal information or as a navigation device. To start using the security features of your phone, you will need to enroll your fingerprint as described in “Set up fingerprint security“ on page 19. Once you have successfully enrolled your fingerprint, you will be able set up a private folder and other security settings.
Note: The password should be between four and 12 alphanumeric characters. Ensure it is a password you won’t forget and that other people won’t be able to guess easily. Private Folder Your Acer M900 Smartphone supports a Private Folder that is only accessible via a fingerprint or password. To set up the private folder, tap Start > Settings > Golden Finger > Private tab. Important: You can only have one private folder on the phone.
Once you’ve moved the cursor to the desired location, tap the fingerprint reader lightly to activate a link, launch a program or do any other function that would normally be done by right-clicking a mouse. The top slider adjusts the sensitivity of the fingerprint reader, controlling how fast the mouse or cursor moves when the reader detects finger motion. Higher sensitivity settings will result in faster mouse/cursor motion with relatively less finger motion.
Mode Description Touch stick Delivers mouse movement in any direction with instant automatic motion repeat and has tapping enabled (has a similar action to a touch stick embedded in a notebook keyboard). Mouse Delivers mouse movement in any direction and has tapping enabled. Off Navigation features will not be used. When you select DPAD, Rocker or Joystick emulation, a Delay before first repeat control will be displayed. Use this control to set the delay between the first motion and repeat motions.
Chapter 8: Advanced Operation Put your Acer M900 Smartphone in flight mode You can enter flight mode to turn off telephone, Bluetooth and WLAN functions and use the Acer M900 Smartphone as a handheld device during a flight. Check with your airline to make sure this is permitted onboard. Some airlines may provide wireless Internet services on board that can be accessed via the WLAN feature. Check prior to your departure whether this service is available on your flight.
Comm. Manager Your Acer M900 Smartphone features phone, Bluetooth and WLAN functions. This section will explain how to activate and set basic phone, Bluetooth and wireless network (WLAN) connection settings through the Comm. Manager screen. Tip: Tap and hold the name of any communication type to open its associated Settings page. Use the Comm. Manager To access the Comm. Manager, tap any of the communication icons at the top of the screen or Start > Programs > Comm. Manager.
Adjust phone connection settings You can use the Connection Wizard to configure country and network settings for your phone connection, as well as create customized phone connections. 1. Tap Start > Settings > Connections tab > Connection Wizard. 2. Select your country and network operator from the lists. 3. Tap OK to confirm and save. To detect these settings automatically, tap Search. To edit network parameters, tap Edit. Once all settings are complete, tap OK to confirm and save.
3. Select a network from the list and tap OK. When your current network is unavailable, tap Select to select another network to use. Note: Contact your service provider should you have any problems obtaining voice mail and the text message service center numbers. Adjust wireless network settings You can use your Acer M900 Smartphone to connect to a wireless local area network (WLAN) to exchange information with your PC or network and access the Internet.
View wireless networks 1. Tap Start > Settings > Connections tab > Wi-Fi > Wireless tab. 2. Scroll through the list to view all available networks. 3. Tap the Networks to access list to sort by All available, Only access points or Only computer-to-computer connections. Create new wireless network connections 1. Tap the Start > Settings > Connections tab > Wi-Fi > Wireless tab. 2. Tap Menu > Add New... from the list. 3. Enter all required information to configure the wireless network.
Adjust Bluetooth settings You can create and adjust Bluetooth connections, accessibility settings and service settings to get the most out of the Acer M900 Smartphone’s Bluetooth functions. Bluetooth connections You can use Bluetooth to exchange information between your Acer M900 Smartphone and other mobile devices. For all Bluetooth settings, tap Settings > Connection tab > Bluetooth. Here you can adjust Bluetooth profiles, status, accessibility, and services settings.
Setting up COM ports 1. Tap the Start > Settings > Connections tab > Bluetooth > COM Ports tab. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to register the connected Bluetooth devices as an effective COM port. Phone settings Many phone settings are automatically configured by your Acer M900 Smartphone when you insert a SIM card. The device will communicate with your service provider and automatically obtain all necessary settings, such as network name, voice mail and text message center numbers.
Set up call forwarding 1. Tap Start > Settings > Personal tab > Phone > Services tab. 2. Select Call Forwarding from the list and tap Get Settings. 3. Specify whether to forward all calls or only under certain conditions. Tap the checkboxes to select the option you require and enter number(s) to which the calls will be forwarded. 4. Tap OK to confirm and save. Set up call waiting 1. 2. 3. 4. Tap Start > Settings > Personal tab > Phone > Services tab. Select Call Waiting from the list and tap Get Settings.
4. Tap OK to confirm and save. Manage contacts Your Acer M900 Smartphone features an address book that allows you to save contacts to either the internal memory or onto your SIM card. Further options are explained in this section that are accessible via the Contact screen menu. To access the menu, tap Menu and use the 3-way rocker key to scroll up and down the menu. Add and edit contacts To add a new contact: 1. Enter the telephone number on the Phone screen. 2. Tap Menu > Save to Contacts. 3.
3. Tap Menu > Edit. 4. Edit the contact information and tap OK to save. Copy contacts You can copy contacts stored in internal memory to your SIM card, and vice versa. Copy a contact from internal memory to the SIM card Note: Copying a contact from internal memory to your SIM will only copy the contact’s name and phone number. Names longer than 14 characters will be truncated. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Tap Start > Contacts. Tap the internal memory contact you want to save. Tap Menu > Copy Contact > To SIM.
Send contacts via message 1. 2. 3. 4. Tap Start > Contacts. Select a contact. Tap Menu > Send Contact > Messages. Select the contact information you want to send and tap Done. 5. Specify a recipient and tap Send. Send contacts via beam 1. 2. 3. 4. Tap Start > Contacts. Select a contact. Tap Menu > Send Contact > Beam. Select the Bluetooth device to send the contact to. Delete contacts To free up space on either the internal memory or on your SIM card, you can delete contacts from your address book. 1.
4. Tap Select a picture... to open My Pictures. Tap the desired picture to assign a picture to the contact. 5. Scroll to Ringtone and tap the field. Select a ringtone from the drop-down list. 6. Tap OK to confirm and save. Namecard Manager Namecard Manager is an application that integrates optical character recognition and a contact list with the camera function. It provides tools for converting data on namecards to a digital format that can be integrated into a unified Contact list.
Manage namecard information Tap Manage to open the namecard database. Note: The database only stores images and information for namecards that have already been recognized. Tap the “Wand” icon in the upper right-hand corner of the screen to open a letter table. Tap a letter to display the information for all the namecards filed under that letter. Select a namecard to expand its contents and view the original picture of the namecard. Tap Menu to show the menu: • New: Create a new digital name card.
New SIM Contact: Add a new phonebook entry to the SIM card. Refresh: Refresh the contact lists. SMS Management: Enter the SMS management screen. SIM Information: View your SIM card information. My Phone Numbers: Displays the information of the inserted SIM card About: View the version and copyright information of SIM Manager. Copy contact information You can copy contact information to/from the Contacts list from/to the SIM card. You may copy individual contacts, multiple contacts or all contacts.
Connect to a PC and install software You can use Microsoft ActiveSync (on Windows XP) or the Windows Mobile Device Center (on Windows Vista) to synchronize the information on your computer with the information on your Acer M900 Smartphone, comparing and updating data on both locations. This serves as backup data in case something happens to your Acer M900 Smartphone.
3. Tap OK to confirm and save. Other functions Manage your calendar You can set appointments and event reminders with the calendar feature. Set a new appointment: 1. Tap Start > Calendar. 2. Tap Menu > New Appointment. 3. Enter appointment information and reminder frequency. 4. Tap OK to confirm and save. To edit an appointment, tap the entry and then tap Edit to open the appointment entry screen. Create tasks Tasks can be set to remind you of specific things you must do and the completion deadlines.
Browse the Internet In order to browse the Internet with your Acer M900 Smartphone, you must be connected to a 3G or wireless network or to a computer with an Internet connection via ActiveSync. Tap Start > Internet Explorer to open the browser. To adjust your browser settings, tap Menu > Tools > Options. Start Windows Live: 1. Tap Start > Programs > Windows Live. 2. Sign in with your email address and password and your contacts list appears.
The FM Tuner screen indicates the frequency the tuner is receiving (1), volume level (2) and your defined favorites (3). Tap the frequency display to open a number pad that allows you to enter a different frequency. Tap My Favorite to manage your list of favorite radio stations. To add a favorite, select the position in the list that you’d like to add the favorite at, and tap to open the frequency allocation window. Enter the frequency using the keyboard.
Use Windows Media Player You can use Windows Media Player to play videos you have taken with your Acer M900 Smartphone as well as other media files, such as MP3 music files. The following formats are supported: Type Formats Audio WMA, MP3, WAV, AAC Video WMV Play video or audio files 1. Tap Start > Programs > File Explorer. 2. Locate the file to playback, and tap once to play it in Windows Media Player.
Tap anywhere on the playback window to display the content full-screen. Tap the screen again to return to the normal display mode. Satellite Data Update Warning: Satellite Data Update is not supported in the USA. Tap Start > Programs > GPS > Satellite Data Update. You may need to log into your provider’s server to download instant satellite data and enable the GPS function. Note: All the following connections allow your Acer M900 Smartphone to download the latest GPS data.
Personalize your Acer M900 Smartphone This section takes you through all settings that can be adjusted under the Personal tab in the Settings screen. Adjust the volume To adjust the volume, tap at the top of the Home screen. The volume control appears. • Use the upper slider to adjust the ring volume. • Use the lower slider to adjust system volume. • Use the icons at the top of the screen to turn all sounds on, set to vibrate only or mute all sounds.
3. Tap the Notifications tab. 4. Select an event from the list and the notification options for that event are displayed. 5. Adjust the settings. 6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 to adjust notification options for other events. 7. Tap OK to confirm and save. Configure backlight settings You can specify the appearance and conditions under which the screen backlight will be on or off. 1. Tap Start > Settings > System tab > Backlight > Battery Power tab. 2.
Set the clock and alarms You can set the current date and time for two locations, and set multiple alarms. Refer to “Set the date and time” on page 52 for information on how to set the time and date. Set alarms 1. Tap Start > Settings > System tab > Clock & Alarms > Alarms tab. 2. Tap the checkbox to activate an alarm. 3. Tap Description and enter a name for the alarm. 4. Select the day and time for the alarm. 5. Tap OK to confirm and save.
2. Select the interval after which your Acer M900 Smartphone will turn off if not in use. You can specify two intervals: one for when on battery power, and one for when on external power. View power status Tap Start > Settings > System tab > Power > Battery tab to view battery power status. Remove programs You can remove programs you have installed on your Acer M900 Smartphone to free up extra storage memory.
Reset your Acer M900 Smartphone You may have to perform a reset if your Acer M900 Smartphone fails to respond when buttons are pressed or the screen is tapped. Note: Before performing a reset, ensure that your Acer M900 Smartphone is not locked. Press any key or tap the screen to see if the fingerprint screen opens. Soft reset A soft reset allows your Acer M900 Smartphone to get a fresh start, similar to rebooting your computer. All data and settings information are retained after resetting.
Hold down the power button and use the tip of your stylus to lightly press the Reset button inside the hole on the side of your Acer M900 Smartphone. Clean boot Warning! You should only perform a clean boot when all other reset options have failed to restore your Acer M900 Smartphone to an operational state. A clean boot will restore your Acer M900 Smartphone to the state it was when you got it from the factory.
If your screen is responding to stylus input: Go to Start > Programs > Utilities > Default Settings. Read the warning information and enter the security code in the empty textbox. Tap OK to proceed. If your screen is not responding to stylus input: Press the reset button while holding the power button down. When you see the Acer screen, press and hold the Record button. You will see a screen asking you to confirm the clean boot, press the camera button to confirm.
Acer M900 Smartphone User Guide
Chapter 9: Accessories and Tips This chapter shows you how to use accessories with your Acer M900 Smartphone, as well as provide useful tips for when you are using your Acer M900 Smartphone. Use the stereo headset Your Acer M900 Smartphone comes packaged with a stereo headset with built-in microphone for handsfree use when making calls. To use the headset, plug it into the mini USB port in the side of the unit.
2. Connect to the headset as described in “Create new bluetooth connections“ on page 70. 3. Tap the icon for your Bluetooth headset. 4. Enter your headset passkey and tap OK or press the OK button. 5. Tap Finish to complete setup. When you want to answer an incoming call, press the “answer” button on your Bluetooth headset. Press or End to end the call.
7. Enter the name of your ISP (Internet Service Provider) and click Next. 8. Enter your ISP’s phone number. The number must begin with ‘*99#’. Click Next. 9. Select one option from the Connection Availability screen and click Next. 10.Enter your username and password and click Next. 11.Click Finish to complete the setup. You can now establish a Bluetooth connection between your PC and your Acer M900 Smartphone.
tap Settings > Bluetooth > Mode tab, and check Make this device visible to other devices. Ensure that your computer’s Bluetooth adapter is switched on. • Open Bluetooth Places and click Add..., then follow the steps of the Add Bluetooth Device Wizard. • Double click on your Acer M900 Smartphone device name.
• Select Let me choose my own passkey when requested, and enter a passkey. • Your Acer M900 Smartphone will ask to allow pairing, and for the Passkey. Enter the same code you entered above and tap OK. • Windows will automatically connect to your Acer M900 Smartphone and detect what services are available.
Insert a micro SD card Your Acer M900 Smartphone features a memory expansion slot that accepts a micro SD card to expand memory and storage capacity. Open the micro SD reader cover and insert the micro SD card into the slot. Make sure the gold connectors are facing upwards. Push the card in until it clicks into place.
Appendix FAQ, troubleshooting and error messages This section lists frequently asked questions that may arise during the use of your Acer M900 Smartphone, and gives easy answers and solutions to these questions. Aspect Question Answer Audio Why is there no sound coming from the device? If the headset is plugged into the device, the speaker is automatically shut off. Disconnect the headset. Check that the device volume setting is not muted. Tapany of the icons at the top of the Home screen.
Aspect System information and performance Question Answer Why can’t I play my music files? You may be trying to play a file that is not supported. Refer to “Multimedia playback” on page 81 for more information. How do I check Tap Start > Settings > System tab the OS version of > System Information to check the my device? OS version and other hardware and software information. How do I restore Perform a clean boot.
Error messages Error message Description Connection canceled Operation canceled by the user. Service unavailable please try again later The network is not stable, or server has not responded. Try again later. Connection unavailable please check your network settings No path to the destination is available. Please check the settings in Start > Settings > Connections tab. 1.
Specifications Performance • Samsung SC3 6410, 533 MHz • System memory: • 128 MB of SDRAM (16 MB for modem use) • 256 MB of Flash ROM • Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional Edition Display • • • • 3.8” TFT touchscreen 800 x 480 resolution 65K color support Microsoft ClearType technology for clearer, crisper font display Multimedia • CD-quality stereo output • Mini USB microphone output • Mono speaker 0.
USB connector • 10-pin mini USB connector • USB Slave • DC power-in (5 V, 1 A) Connectivity • • • • • Bluetooth 2.0+EDR IEEE Wi-Fi 802.
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. Design and ergonomics • Stylish, light and robust design Height 119 mm Width 62 mm Thickness 17.1 mm Weight 188 g (including battery and stylus) Warnings and precautions • Do not use this product near water. • Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand or table.
fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind onto or into the product. • To avoid damage of internal components and to prevent battery leakage, do not place the product on a vibrating surface. • Never use this product when engaging in sporting activities, exercising, or in any vibrating environment which may cause a short circuit or damage, and even a risk of explosion from the battery pack. CAUTION when listening to music To protect your hearing, follow these instructions.
seek medical attention immediately. For safety reasons, and to prolong the lifetime of the battery, charging will not occur at low (below 0 °C/32 °F) or high (over 40 °C/104 °F) temperatures. The full performance of a new battery is achieved only after two or three complete charge and discharge cycles. The battery can be charged and discharged hundreds of times, but it will eventually wear out. When the talk and standby times are noticeably shorter than normal, buy a new battery.
Do not dispose of batteries in a fire as they may explode. Batteries may also explode if damaged. Dispose of batteries according to local regulations. Please recycle when possible. Do not dispose as household waste. Replacing the battery pack Your Acer M900 Smartphone uses lithium batteries. Replace the battery with the same type as that which came bundled with your product. Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion. Warning! Batteries may explode if not handled properly.
body. To successfully transmit data files or messages, this device requires a good quality connection to the network. In some cases, transmission of data files or messages may be delayed until such a connection is available. Ensure that the above separation distance instructions are followed until the transmission is completed. Parts of the device are magnetic. Metallic materials may be attracted to the device, and persons with hearing aids should not hold the device to the ear with the hearing aid.
Hearing aids. Some digital wireless devices may interfere with some hearing aids. If interference occurs, consult your service provider. Vehicles RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded electronic systems in motor vehicles such as electronic fuel injection systems, electronic antiskid (antilock) braking systems, electronic speed control systems, and air bag systems.
Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death. Switch off the device at refueling points such as near gas pumps at service stations. Observe restrictions on the use of radio equipment in fuel depots, storage, and distribution areas; chemical plants; or where blasting operations are in progress. Areas with a potentially explosive atmospheres are often, but not always, clearly marked.
When making an emergency call, give all the necessary information as accurately as possible. Your wireless device may be the only means of communication at the scene of an accident. Do not end the call until given permission to do so. Disposal and recycling information Do not throw this electronic device into the trash when discarding. To minimize pollution and ensure utmost protection of the global environment, please recycle.
Taking care of your Acer M900 Smartphone 1. DO take care not to scratch the screen of your Acer M900 Smartphone. Keep the screen clean. When working with your Acer M900 Smartphone, 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. DO NOT expose your Acer M900 Smartphone to rain or moisture. Do not let water enter the circuitry through the front panel buttons or expansion slots.
Safety regulations Declaration of Conformity for EU countries Hereby, Acer, declares that this Smartphone series is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. Compliant with Russian regulatory certification: LCD pixel statement The LCD unit is produced with high-precision manufacturing techniques. Nevertheless, some pixels may occasionally misfire or appear as black or red dots.
Certificate Information (SAR) This device meets the EU requirements (1999/519/EU) on the limitation of exposure of the general public to electromagnetic fields by way of health protection. The limits are part of extensive recommendations for the protection of the general public. These recommendations have been developed and checked by independent scientific organizations through regular and thorough evaluations of scientific studies.
FCC INTERFERENCE STATEMENT This mobile device meets the guidelines for exposure to radio waves. Your mobile device is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed not to exceed the limits for exposure to radio waves recommended by international guidelines. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Acer M900 Smartphone User Guide
A ActiveSync synchronizing 80 application buttons 36 B backlight settings 86 battery charging 17 information 103 installing 16 Bluetooth connections 70 headset 93 sending contacts 75 settings 67 C calendar 80 call barring 71 call forwarding 72 call history 27 dialing a call history number 27 options 34 call waiting 72 caller ID 71 calls answering 31 ending 31 from other applications 27 on-screeen options 31 putting on hold 31 rejecting 31 swapping between 31 using the on-screen dial pad 26 camera editing p
H help menus 8 sources 8 I input options 41 input settings 40 international numbers 32 L LED indicators 14, 17 M microphone volume 87 MMS messages 45 N naming 53 network selecting 67 O on-screen dial pad 26 on-screen keyboard 37 P performance 102 personalizing 52 phone connections 66, 67 settings 71 photos & videos editing 59 power management 68 profiles 72 Q QWERTY keyboard 38 R regional settings 87 ring tones 72 118 S safety regulations 104 screen options 88 SD card 98 information 103 SIM Card Entering
the voice call screen 28 volume adjusting 85 W Windows Media Player 81 WLAN settings 68 word completion 40 119
