Manual for Acer n35 Handheld
COPYRIGHT Copyright © 2004 Acer Inc. or its subsidiaries All Rights Reserved. Acer n35 Handheld Manual Original issue: Novermber 2004 Acer and the Acer logo are registered trademarks of Acer Inc. Microsoft, ActiveSync, Outlook, Pocket Outlook, Windows, Windows NT, and the Windows logo are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Microsoft products are licensed to OEMs by Microsoft Licensing, Inc.
About this Manual About this Manual Welcome to the Acer n35 Handheld Manual. This Manual is designed to help you get up and running quickly with your new Acer n35—a Windows® Powered Pocket PC 2003 handheld with GPS (Global Satellite Positioning) capability. It describes all you need to know about how to use your handheld as well as the application programs that come with it.
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First things first Your guides First things first We would like to thank you for making Acer n35 your choice for your handheld needs. Your new sleek Acer n35 is a multi-functional tool packed with user-friendly features and high-performance applications designed to make organising workrelated information and synchronising it with your personal activities a time-efficient task. We hope you enjoy using your Acer n35 as much as we enjoyed creating it for you.
First things first Package contents For information on: Refer to: Last-minute updates and detailed technical information The Read Me files. Located in the Microsoft ActiveSync folder on your computer and on the Acer n35 Handheld Companion CD. Up-to-date information regarding your handheld http://www.acer.com/ Package contents Your Acer n35 comes packed in a cardboard box. Carefully unpack the box and remove the contents.
First things first Maintaining your Acer n35 buttons or expansion slots. In general, treat your handheld as you would a pocket calculator or other small electronic device. 3 Take care not to drop your handheld or subject it to any strong impact. Do not place your handheld in your back pocket; if you sit on it, you may damage it. 4 Protect your handheld from temperature extremes.
First things first Locking your Acer n35 Use the tip of your stylus to toggle the reset switch to the left (a) and back to the right (b) on the bottom of your handheld. NOTE: When you perform a hard reset, formats, preferences, and other settings including date and time are restored to their factory default settings. All data, records, and entries, except for those stored in the ROM storage, will be erased.
Contents About this Manual iii First things first v Your guides . . . . . . . . . . . . . Package contents . . . . . . . . . . . Maintaining your Acer n35 . . . . . . . Proper care and usage of your Acer n35 Resetting your Acer n35 . . . . . . . Locking your Acer n35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v . vi .
To type with the soft keyboard To use Letter Recognizer . . . To use Block Recognizer . . . To use Transcriber . . . . . . Writing on the screen . . . . . . To write on the screen . . . . Drawing on the screen . . . . . To create a drawing . . . . . Recording a message . . . . . . To create a recording . . . . To play a recording . . . . . Using My Text . . . . . . . . . To insert a My Text message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents MSN® Messenger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Setting up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Working with contacts . . . . . . . . . . Chatting with contacts . . . . . . . . . . Microsoft® Windows Media™ Player for Pocket PC Microsoft® Reader for Pocket PC . . . . . . . . Using the Guidebook . . . . . . . . . . . Getting books on your Acer n35 . . . . . . Using the Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . Opening a book . . . . . . . . . . . . . Reading a book . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using Reader features. . . .
11 Customising your handheld Adjusting handheld settings . . Adding and removing programs Adding programs . . . . . Removing programs . . . . 77 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1 Getting started System requirements 1 Getting started d This chapter will discuss the following topics: • • • • • Basic requirements Feature highlights of your Acer n35 Acer n35 system tour Step-by-step procedures on how to prepare your handheld for use Basic concepts in using your handheld System requirements In order to install the Microsoft® ActiveSync® software and use your new Acer n35 with a computer at work or at home, be sure the system(s) meet the following minimum system and program requirem
1 Getting started Features summary Audio • Embedded AC '97 CODEC with CD-quality stereo output • Built-in industry standard 3.
1 Getting started Acer n35 tour Acer n35 tour Front view No. 1 Component Power LED indicator Description Power LED indicator. - status description: • • Flashing green - Charging Steady green - Charging complete • Flashing red - Alarm indicator, email receiving 2 GPS LED indicator GPS LED indicator. -status description: • Flashing blue - GPS is on 3 LCD touchscreen Displays the applications and data stored in your handheld. It is touch-sensitive and responds to the stylus or your finger.
1 Getting started Acer n35 tour No. Component Description 6 4-way directional pad Enables 4 directions (Up, Down, Left, Right) scrolling in various menus and applications. 7 Quick button for Contacts Activates the Contacts program. For more information on this program, refer to page 37. 8 Quick button for Inbox Activates the inbox program. For more information on this program, refer to page 42.
1 Getting started Acer n35 tour Using the backlight If lighting conditions make it difficult for you to see the information on your handheld, use the backlight to illuminate your screen. To activate the backlight: • Press the power button and hold it down for about two seconds. Release the button when the backlight turns on. • To turn off the backlight, press the power button and hold it down for two seconds. Release the button when the backlight turns off. Right view No.
1 Getting started Acer n35 tour Top view No. 6 Label Description 1 Earphone jack Connects to audio line-out devices (earphones/headphones). 2 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 handheld. 3 Dummy SDcard Use this to protect the SD connector when no card is installed.
1 Getting started Acer n35 tour Bottom view No. Label Description 1 Hard reset switch Toggle to return you handheld settings to the factory defaults. See “Performing a hard reset” on page vii. 2 26-pin I/O connector Connects your handheld to a portable or desktop computer and DC power supply to an AC wall outlet to charge the battery. - USB Client (for ActiveSync only) - DC power in 3 Soft reset switch A soft reset allows your handheld to get a fresh start, similar to rebooting a computer.
1 Getting started Navigation car kit Back View No. 1 Label Flip-up patch antenna Description Flip up antenna when you do GPS navigation. Navigation car kit Acer n35 package includes car holder and car charger, with which you can set up a navigation system in the car.
1 Getting started To use car holder To use car holder 1. Attach gooseneck firmly to holder 2. Suction mount the car holder to windshield or any flat, smooth surface. Alternatively, use self-adhesive power disc to mount on other surface. 3. Flip up the GPS antenna of the Acer n35 handheld then adjust it in the holder. Squeeze sides to close and hold tight (press button to release). 4. If you want your Acer n35 handheld to be charged while driving, please apply the car charger (see below for instructions).
1 Getting started Preparing to use your Acer n35 Installing the Microsoft® ActiveSync® software The main function of the Microsoft® ActiveSync® software is to synchronise the information on your computer with the information on your handheld. Synchronisation compares the data on your handheld with your computer and updates the information on both locations. This will then served as a backup data in case something happens to your handheld.
1 Getting started Preparing to use your Acer n35 Plug the USB sync cable into the 26-pin I/O connector on the bottom of your handheld and plug the USB client connector into an available USB port on your computer. Charging your Acer n35 For initial use, you need to charge your handheld for three hours. After that, you can charge it for a few minutes each day to recharge the battery to full capacity.
1 Getting started Preparing to use your Acer n35 Power LED status during charging: • Charging - LED indicator flashes green • Charging complete - LED indicator steady green If the battery level becomes low in the course of normal use, a status icon appears on the handheld screen indicating low or very low battery status. Perform an ActiveSync operation to back up your data; then recharge the battery. If your handheld shuts down (i.e.
1 Getting started Preparing to use your Acer n35 Performing the first synchronisation process After completing the setup procedures you can now perform the first ActiveSync operation with the help of the 'New Partnership' setup wizard. This wizard will help you: • Set up a partnership so you can synchronise information between your handheld and your computer • Customise your synchronisation settings To perform the first synchronisation process 1 Connect the USB sync cable to your handheld.
1 Getting started Command interface 2 Plug the USB client connector into a USB port on your computer. The 'New Partnership' setup wizard will automatically start on your computer screen. NOTE: If the wizard does not automatically appear, launch ActiveSync on your computer by clicking on its icon from Start>Programs. 3 Follow the onscreen instructions. The first synchronisation process will automatically begin when you finish using the wizard.
1 Getting started Command interface Today screen The center of the Today screen provides, at a glance, information that you need for the day. Tap an item to view or edit details. At the top to the screen are status icons. Tap an icon to view details or change options. These icons appear at the top of every screen on your handheld device, not just the Today screen. When you turn on your handheld device for the first time each day, or after hours of inactivity, the Today screen is displayed.
1 Getting started Command interface Command bar At the bottom of the screen is the command bar. You can use its menus and buttons to perform tasks in programs. Depending upon which program you are using, the buttons may vary from those depicted below. • To create a new item in the current program, tap New. • To see the name of a button, tap and hold the stylus on the button. Drag the stylus off the button so that the command is not carried out.
1 Getting started Setting GPS configuration Setting GPS configuration You might need to set the GPS configuration to ensure GPS signals from satellites are well-received by your Acer n35 handheld. Generally you can do that with navigation software (Destinator 3 or other third-party software). The correct GPS configuration on Acer n35 should be: COM Port: COM8 Baud rate: 9600 bps For details on setting the GPS configuration, please refer to the manual supplied with the navigation software.
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2 Entering data in your Acer n35 Using the input panel 2 Entering data in your Acer n35 You can enter data into your handheld in several ways: • Use the input panel to enter typed text, either by using the soft keyboard or other input method. • Write directly on the screen. • Draw pictures on the screen. • Speak into your handheld’s microphone to record a message. • Use Microsoft® ActiveSync® to synchronise or copy information from your computer to your handheld.
2 Entering data in your Acer n35 Using the input panel inserted into your text at the insertion point. The more you use your handheld, the more words it learns to anticipate. To change word suggestion options • To set word suggestion options such as the number of words suggested at one time, tap , Settings, Personal tab, Input, and then the Word Completion tab. To type with the soft keyboard 1 Tap the arrow next to the Input Panel button, then Keyboard.
2 Entering data in your Acer n35 Writing on the screen To use Block Recognizer With Block Recognizer you can input character strokes using the stylus that are similar to those used on other devices. 1 Tap the arrow next to the Input Panel button, then Block Recognizer. 2 Write a letter in the box. When you write a letter, it is converted to typed text that appears on the screen.
2 Entering data in your Acer n35 Writing on the screen To write on the screen • Tap the Pen button to switch to writing mode. This action displays lines on the screen to help you write. NOTE: Some programs that accept writing may not have the Pen button. See the documentation for that program to find out how to switch to writing mode. To select and edit written text If you want to edit or format written text, you must select it first.
2 Entering data in your Acer n35 Writing on the screen To convert writing to text • Tap Tools and then Recognize. If you want to convert only certain words, select them before tapping Recognize on the Tools menu (or tap and hold the selected words and then tap Recognize on the pop-up menu). If a word is not recognized, it is left as writing. If the conversion is incorrect, you can select different words from a list of alternates or return to the original writing.
2 Entering data in your Acer n35 Drawing on the screen . Tips for getting good recognition • Write neatly. • Write on the lines. Write the cross of the "t" and apostrophes below the top line so that they are not confused with the word above. Write periods and commas above the line. • For better recognition, try increasing the zoom level to 300% using the Tools menu. • Write the letters of a word closely and leave big gaps between words so that your handheld can easily tell where words begin and end.
2 Entering data in your Acer n35 Drawing on the screen 2 Subsequent strokes in or touching the drawing box become part of the drawing. Drawings that do not cross three ruled lines will be treated as writing. TIP: You may want to change the zoom level so that you can more easily work on or view your drawing. Tap Tools and then select a zoom level. To select a drawing If you want to edit or format a drawing, you must select it first.
2 Entering data in your Acer n35 Recording a message Recording a message In any program where you can write or draw on the screen, you can also quickly capture thoughts, reminders, and phone numbers by recording a message. • In Calendar, Tasks, and Contacts, you can include a recording in the Notes tab. • In Notes, you can either create a stand-alone recording or include a recording in a written note. If you want to include the recording in a note, open the note first.
2 Entering data in your Acer n35 Using My Text Using My Text When using Inbox or MSN Messenger, use My Text to quickly insert preset or frequently used messages into the text entry area. To insert a My Text message 1 Tap My Text on the screen’s command bar. 2 Tap a message. NOTE: You can add text after inserting a My Text message before sending it. To edit a My Text message 1 In the Tools menu, tap Edit and then tap My Text Messages. 2 Select the message you wish to edit and make desired changes.
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3 Managing applications and information Opening an application 3 Managing applications and information This chapter will discuss the following topics: • Opening and switching between applications in your handheld • Using File Explorer to manage files • Using the Find function to look for a specific file Opening an application You can open applications by doing either of the following: • Tap , Programs, and then the program name.
3 Managing applications and information Switching between applications Icon 30 Program Usage Contacts Keep track of your friends and colleagues. Inbox Send and receive email messages. Pocket Internet Explorer Browse Web and WAP sites, and download new programs and files from the Internet. Notes Create handwritten or typed notes, drawings, and recordings. Tasks Keep track of your tasks. Pocket Excel Create new workbooks or view and edit Excel workbooks created on your computer.
3 Managing applications and information Finding and organising information Finding and organising information Using the Find function and the File Explorer window will allow you to find and manage your files easily. To use Find The Find function on your handheld helps you quickly locate information. 1 On the menu, tap Find. 2 Enter the text you want to find, then select a data type. TIP: To quickly find information that is taking up storage space on your handheld, select Larger than 64 KB in Type.
3 Managing applications and information Finding and organising information To use File Explorer Use File Explorer to locate files on your handheld and to organise these files into folders. • On the 32 menu, tap Programs, and then File Explorer.
4 Managing Microsoft® Po cket Outlook applications Calendar 4 Managing Microsoft ® Pocket Outlook applications This chapter will discuss the basic applications included in the Microsoft® Pocket Outlook program installed in your handheld.
4 Managing Microsoft® Pocket Outlook applications Calendar To open Calendar • Press the Calendar Quick button on the front panel of your handheld. Calendar will open to today’s schedule. NOTE: You can customise the Calendar display, such as changing the first day of the week, by tapping Options on the Tools menu.
4 Managing Microsoft® Po cket Outlook applications Calendar Scheduling an appointment You can use Calendar to create or review appointments. To create an appointment 1 If you are in Day or Week view, tap the desired date and time for the appointment. 2 Tap New. 3 Using the input panel, enter a description and a location. Tap first to select the field. 4 If needed, tap the date and time to change them. 5 Enter other desired information.
4 Managing Microsoft® Pocket Outlook applications Calendar Creating a meeting request You can use Calendar to set up meetings with users of Outlook or Pocket Outlook. The meeting request will be created automatically and sent either when you synchronise Inbox or when you connect to your email server. Indicate how you want meeting requests sent by tapping Tools and then Options. If you send and receive email messages through ActiveSync, select ActiveSync. To schedule a meeting 1 Create an appointment.
4 Managing Microsoft® Po cket Outlook applications Contacts Contacts Contacts maintains a list of your friends’ and colleagues’ contact information. Using your handheld’s infrared (IR) port, you can quickly share some or all of this information with other device users. To open Contacts • Press the Contacts Quick button on the front panel of your handheld. Contacts will open to the Contacts list. NOTE: To change the way information is displayed in the list, tap Tools and then Options.
4 Managing Microsoft® Pocket Outlook applications Contacts 5 After entering the desired information, tap OK to return to the Contact list. Finding a contact There are four ways to find a contact: • In the Contact list, enter a contact name in the box under the navigation bar. To show all contacts again, clear text from the box or tap the button to the right of the box. • In the Contact list, tap the category list (labeled All Contacts by default) and select the type of contact that you want displayed.
4 Managing Microsoft® Po cket Outlook applications Tasks Tasks Use Tasks to keep track of what you have to do and prioritise them based on their importance and urgency. To open Tasks • Tap then, Tasks. Tasks will open to the Tasks list. NOTE: To change the way information is displayed in the list, tap Tools and then Options. Creating a task 1 Tap New. 2 Using the input panel, enter a description. 3 You can enter a start date and due date or enter other information by first tapping the field.
4 Managing Microsoft® Pocket Outlook applications Tasks 6 After entering the desired information, tap OK to return to the task list. TIP: To quickly create a task with only a subject, tap Entry Bar on the Tools menu. Then, tap Tap Here to add a new task and enter your task information. Using the summary screen When you tap a task in the task list, a summary screen is displayed. To change the task, tap Edit. .
4 Managing Microsoft® Po cket Outlook applications Notes Notes Quickly capture thoughts, reminders, ideas, drawings, and phone numbers with Notes. You can create a written note or a recording. You can also include a recording in a note. If a note is open when you create the recording, it will be included in the note as an icon. If the note list is displayed, it will be created as a stand-alone recording. To open Notes • Tap then, Notes. Notes will open to the Notes list. Creating a note 1 Tap New.
4 Managing Microsoft® Pocket Outlook applications Inbox Inbox Use Inbox to send and receive e-mail messages by doing either of the following: • Synchronise e-mail messages with Microsoft Exchange or Microsoft Outlook on your computer. • Send and receive e-mail messages by connecting directly to an e-mail server through an Internet service provider (ISP) or a network. Opening the Inbox • Press the Inbox Quick button on the front panel of your handheld. Inbox will open to the Inbox’ folder navigator.
4 Managing Microsoft® Po cket Outlook applications Inbox You can work online or offline. When working online, you read and respond to messages while connected to the email server. Messages are sent as soon as you tap Send, which saves space on your handheld. When working offline, once you've downloaded new message headers or partial messages, you can disconnect from the email server and then decide which messages to download completely.
4 Managing Microsoft® Pocket Outlook applications Inbox Managing email messages and folders By default, messages are displayed in one of five folders for each service you have created: Inbox, Deleted Items, Drafts, Outbox, and Sent Items. • The behavior of the Deleted and Sent Items folders depends on the options you have chosen. To set these options, in the message list: a Tap Tools and then Options. b On the Message tab, select your options.
5 Managing Microsoft® Pocket PC 2003 companion programs Pocket Word 5 Managing Microsoft Pocket PC 2003 companion programs ® Perform your usual computing tasks on-the-road using the Microsoft® Pocket PC 2003 companion programs which includes: • Pocket Word • Pocket Excel • MSN® Messenger • Microsoft® Windows Media™ Player for Pocket PC • Microsoft® Reader for Pocket PC NOTE: Microsoft® Reader is available only for the English and European Acer n35 models.
5 Managing Microsoft® Pocket PC 2003 companion programs Pocket Word NOTE: When you choose to create a new document, you will be prompted to save any already open document. To use the Pocket Word file list Pocket Word contains a list of the files stored on your handheld. • Tap a file in the list to open it. • To delete, make copies of, and send files, tap and hold a file in the list. Then, select the appropriate action on the pop-up menu.
5 Managing Microsoft® Pocket PC 2003 companion programs Pocket Word Typing mode • Using the input panel, enter typed text into the document. For more information on entering typed text, see "Using the input panel" on page 19. • To format existing text and to edit text, first select the text. You can select text as you do in a Word document, using your stylus instead of the mouse to drag through the text you want to select. • You can search a document to find text by tapping Edit and then Find/ Replace.
5 Managing Microsoft® Pocket PC 2003 companion programs Pocket Excel Drawing mode In drawing mode, use your stylus to draw on the screen. Gridlines appear as a guide. When you lift your stylus off the screen after the first stroke, you'll see a drawing box indicating the boundaries of the drawing. Every subsequent stroke within or touching the drawing box becomes part of the drawing. For more information on drawing and selecting drawings, see "Drawing on the screen" on page 24.
5 Managing Microsoft® Pocket PC 2003 companion programs Pocket Excel • Create new workbooks on your handheld, such as expense reports and mileage logs, or you can copy workbooks from your computer to your handheld. • Synchronise workbooks between your computer and your handheld so that you have the most up-to-date content in both locations. Creating a new workbook • Tap , Programs, Pocket Excel, and then New. A blank workbook appears.
5 Managing Microsoft® Pocket PC 2003 companion programs Pocket Excel • Tap View and then Toolbar. Protecting your workbooks If your workbook contains sensitive information, you can protect it with a password. • Open the workbook, tap Edit, and then Password. Every time you open the workbook, you will need to enter the password, so choose one that is easy for you to remember but hard for others to guess.
5 Managing Microsoft® Pocket PC 2003 companion programs MSN® Messenger a Select a cell in the row or column you want to hide. b Tap Format, then Row or Column, and then Hide. – To show a hidden row or column: a Tap Tools, then Go To, and then type a reference that is in the hidden row or column. b Then tap Format, then Row or Column, and then Unhide. For more information on using Pocket Excel, tap tap Help from the menu.
5 Managing Microsoft® Pocket PC 2003 companion programs MSN® Messenger send a email, block the contact from chatting with you, or delete contacts from your list using the pop-up menu. • To see others online without being seen, in the Tools menu, tap My Status and select Appear Offline. • If you block a contact, you will appear offline but will remain on the blocked contact's list. • To unblock a contact, tap and hold the contact, then tap Unblock on the popup menu.
5 Managing Microsoft® Pocket PC 2003 companion programs Microsoft® Windows Media™ Player for Pocket PC 3 Tap Send. Tips when chatting with contacts • To invite another contact to a multi-user chat, in the Tools menu, tap Invite and tap the contact you want to invite. • To switch back to the main window without closing a chat, tap the Contacts button. • To revert back to your chat window, tap Chats and select the person whom you were chatting with.
5 Managing Microsoft® Pocket PC 2003 companion programs Microsoft® Reader for Pocket PC Microsoft® Reader for Pocket PC Use Microsoft® Reader for Pocket PC to read eBooks on your handheld. You can also download books from your favorite eBook Web site to your computer. Then, use ActiveSync to copy the book files to your handheld. The books appear in the Reader Library, where you can tap them in the list to open them. NOTE: Microsoft® Reader is available only for the English and European Acer n35 models.
5 Managing Microsoft® Pocket PC 2003 companion programs Microsoft® Reader for Pocket PC Tap to scroll through the Library list. Tap to select a sort order. Tap to specify the books you want to display in the list. Tap to open a book. Tap here to navigate to other parts of the Reader. Reading a book Each book consists of a cover page, an optional table of contents, and the pages of the book. You can: • Annotate the book with highlighting, bookmarks, notes, and drawings.
5 Managing Microsoft® Pocket PC 2003 companion programs Microsoft® Reader for Pocket PC . Tap to select a navigation option. Drag to select text and then tap an option. Tap arrows to turn the page, or tap and hold page # to bring up page riffle. Using Reader features Reading a book electronically gives you several options not available with paper books. These options are available from any book page. Select text by dragging across the text on the page.
5 Managing Microsoft® Pocket PC 2003 companion programs Microsoft® Reader for Pocket PC Book annotations To see a list of a book's annotations, including bookmarks, highlights, text notes, and drawings: 1 Tap Annotations Index on the book's cover page. 2 Tap an entry in the list to go to the annotated page. To use bookmarks • When you add a bookmark to a book, a color-coded bookmark icon appears in the right margin. From anywhere in the book, tap the bookmark icon to go to the bookmarked page.
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6 Backup and restore data 6 Backup and restore data Backup/Restore enables you to back up data files and applications from your handheld to a storage device and to restore data to your handheld. Advanced security features offer password protection of sensitive documents/applications during Backup and/or Restore operations.
6 Backup and restore data Backup function To perform data backup 1 Close all running programs except for Backup/Restore. 2 In the Backup tab, choose whether to accept the default filename (MyBackup) or type a new one by tapping on the keyboard icon on the bottom of the screen. 3 Select a storage device from the 'Backup to' pull-down menu. 4 Define the backup scope (default: PIM only) from ‘Option' pull-down menu. ROM storage is a valid backup destination only if PIM Only is defined as backup scope.
6 Backup and restore data AutoBackup function With AutoBackup, you can set your handheld to perform an automatic data backup when battery power is lower than 30%. For configuring in AutoBackup screen, please refer to the instructions described in "Backup function". For When AutoBackup is activated and the specified storage device is not attached to your handheld when 30% of battery level is reached, then no backup procedure will be performed.
6 Backup and restore data 2 Select a source storage device from the 'Restore from' pulldown menu. The lower half of the screen will display a list of files contained in the selected storage device. Filename, file size and date when the backup file was created are indicated in the list. 3 Tap a filename to select the file you wish to restore, and please note that non-.abk files are not shown. Select file, then tap "start" button.
6 Backup and restore data 4 Tap Delete to remove the file.
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7 Using expansion features Using an SD/MMC card 7 Using expansion features The slim and lightweight design of your Acer n35 belies its impressive expansion feature - integrated dual use SD/MMC slot. This expansion feature allows you to: • Install additional applications • Increase storage capacity • Perform backup procedures NOTE: When using any peripheral device with your handheld, please refer to the documentation accompanying each device for information on how to install and operate it.
7 Using expansion features Using an SD/MMC card 3 Push the card into the slot using your finger until you feel the card lock and hear an audible system sound. This indicates that the card is properly seated within the slot. 1 Hold your handheld securely. 2 Release the card from the slot by using your thumb to push against the top of the card, as if you were pushing it further into the slot (a). An audible system sound and a click will signal that the card has been released.
8 Exchanging and updating data using ActiveSync®. Using ActiveSync®. 8 Exchanging and updating data using ActiveSync®. Using ActiveSync®, you can synchronise information in Microsoft Outlook or Microsoft Exchange on your computer with your handheld. You can also synchronise this information directly with a Microsoft Exchange server. Each time you synchronise, ActiveSync compares the changes you made on your handheld and computer or server and updates both locations with the latest information.
8 Exchanging and updati n g d a t a u s i n g A c t i v e S y n c® . Using ActiveSync®. For information about using ActiveSync on your computer, start ActiveSync on your computer, and then see ActiveSync Help.
9 Getting connected Connecting to the Internet 9 Getting connected You can use your handheld to exchange information with other mobile devices as well as your computer, a network, or the Internet. You have the following connection options: • Use the infrared (IR) on your handheld to send and receive data from another infrared-enabled device. • Connect to your Internet service provider (ISP).
9 Getting connected Connecting to the Internet 1 Align the IR port of your handheld with that of the sending IR-enabled device so that they are unobstructed and within a close range. 2 Have the owner of the sending device transmit the information to you. Your handheld will automatically receive it.
9 Getting connected Connecting to the Internet 6 You should not need to change any settings in Advanced. Most ISPs now use a dynamically-assigned address. If the ISP you are connecting to does not use a dynamically-assigned address, tap Advanced and then the TCP/IP tab, and enter the address. When finished, tap OK and then Next. 7 Enter the ISP phone number, and tap Next. 8 Enter your username, password and domain (if any), and tap Finish to complete the process.
9 Getting connected Connecting to a network 8 To view your wireless network connection after the preceding steps have been followed, press the icon in the notification area. A green status indicator will show how strong your signal is. Tapping Turn Wireless Off will turn off your network card radio. Pressing the icon will then allow you to Turn Wireless on. Once your network card has been configured, you will immediately be connected.
10 Using Microsoft® Pocket Internet Explorer Mobile Favorites folder 10 Using Microsoft ® Pocket Internet Explorer Use Microsoft® Pocket Internet Explorer to view Web or WAP pages in either of these ways: • During synchronisation with your computer, download your favorite links and mobile favorites that are stored in the Mobile Favorites subfolder of Internet Explorer on your computer. • Connect to an Internet service provider (ISP) or network and browse the Web.
1 0 U si n g Micro so ft® Po ck e t Internet Explorer Using Pocket Internet Explorer 3 Optionally, in Update, select a desired update schedule. NOTE: If you did not specify an update schedule, you will need to manually download content to keep the information updated on both your computer and handheld. Before synchronising with your handheld, in Internet Explorer on your computer, click Tools and then Synchronise.
10 Using Microsoft® Pocket Internet Explorer Using Pocket Internet Explorer 2 Tap the page you want to view. You'll see the page that was downloaded the last time you synchronised with your computer. If the page is not on your handheld, the favorite will be dimmed. You will need to synchronise with your computer again to download the page to your handheld, or connect to the Internet to view the page.
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11 Customising your handheld Adjusting handheld settings 11 Customising your handheld You can customise your handheld based on your personal requirements and preferences as well as depending on your usual work modes. Customise your handheld by doing either of the following: • Adjust the handheld settings • Add or remove programs Adjusting handheld settings You can adjust the settings of your handheld to suit the way you work. To access Settings • Tap , then Settings.
11 Customising your handheld Adding and removing programs To add programs using ActiveSync You'll need to install the appropriate software for your handheld on your computer before installing it on your handheld. 1 2 Determine your handheld and processor type so that you know which version of the software to install. a Tap and then Settings. b On the System tab, tap About. c In the Version tab, make a note of the information in Processor.
11 Customising your handheld Adding and removing programs NOTE: Read any installation instructions, Read Me files, or documentation that comes with the program. Many programs provide special installation instructions. 3 Tap the file, such as a *.xip or *.exe file. The installation wizard will begin. 4 Follow the directions on the screen. To add a program to the Start menu • Tap , Settings, Menus, the Start Menu tab, and then the check box for the program.
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A Acer versatile connector 65 attaching expansion sleeve inserting CompactFlash card 65 removing CompactFlash card 66 ActiveSync® 67 add program 77 B backlight 4 Backup opening 59 Restore function 61 Block Recognizer 21 C Calendar 33 command interface 14 device buttons 14 pop-up menus 16 Today screen 15, 16 connectivity features 69 connect to Internet 70 connect to network 72 help 72 infrared 69 receive 69 send 69 wireless communication 70 Contacts 37 copyright ii customise features 77 handheld settings
Contact 37 create contact 37 find contact 38 open 37 summary screen 38 Inbox 42 connect to email server 42 manage folders 44 Message list 43 open 42 synchronise email 42 Notes 41 create note 41 open 41 Tasks 39 create task 39 open 39 summary screen 40 Microsoft Pocket PC 2002 companion programs Microsoft Reader Reader features 56 book annotations 57 copy text 56 search text 56 remove book 57 use Guidebook 54 using Library 54 MSN Messenger 51, 53 chat with contacts 52 requirements 51 set up 51 work with cont
