Acer p600 Series Portable Navigator
Copyright © 2006. Acer Incorporated. All Rights Reserved. Acer p600 Series Portable Navigator User Guide Original Issue: May 2006 Changes may be made periodically to the information in this publication without obligation to notify any person of such revisions or changes. Such changes will be incorporated in new editions of this User Guide or supplementary documents and publications.
Disposal instructions Disposal instructions Do not throw this electronic device into the trash when discarding. To minimize pollution and ensure utmost protection of the global environment, please reuse and recycle. USA For electronic products containing an LCD/CRT monitor or display: Lamp(s) inside this product contain mercury and must be recycled or disposed of according to local, state or federal laws. For more information, contact the Electronic Industries Alliance at www.eiae.org.
Disposal instructions Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand or table. If the product falls, it could be seriously damaged. This product should be operated from the type of power indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power available, consult your dealer or local power company. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this product where people will walk on the cord.
Acer p600 Series Portable Navigator feature highlights Acer p600 Series Portable Navigator feature highlights No more fumbling with wieldy, outdated paper maps.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 p600 Series Portable Navigator. Powerful system • Microsoft Windows CE version 5.
Acer p600 Series Portable Navigator feature highlights Ergonomic features • 4-inch WQVGA LCD touch-sensitive screen • Accessible control hot keys with backlight illumination • Simple, easy-to-use user interface with large icons and command buttons • Multi-language support for user interface • Advanced power-saving options Multimedia programs • MP3 for your musical entertainment • Photo for your favourite digital pictures Contacts management program • iv Program for managing contact informat
Unpack the Acer p600 Series Portable Navigator Unpack the Acer p600 Series Portable Navigator Thank you for purchasing the Acer p600 Series Portable Navigator. The Acer p600 Series Portable Navigator box contains all of the items listed below.
Unpack the Acer p600 Series Portable Navigator vi • Car charger • Wall charger (Manufacture option) • Mini USB Sync and charge cable
Unpack the Acer p600 Series Portable Navigator • Navigation software SD card (Manufacture option) • User documentation – Acer p600 Series Portable Navigator CD (Manufacture option) – Acer p600 Series Portable Navigator Getting Started Guide (Manufacture option) – Acer p600 Series Portable Navigator Warranty Booklet (Manufacture option) – Navigation software Quick Starter Guide (Manufacture option) – Navigation software CD (Manufacture option) NOTE: Report any product defects or missing items to the pla
First things first System tour First things first This chapter describes the hardware interface of the Acer p600 Series Portable Navigator 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.
First things first System tour No Icon Component Description 1 Touch screen Displays the applications, data, and map images available on your device. It is touch sensitive and responds to finger taps. 2 Power status LED indicator Indicates the battery charging status. • Green – Battery is fully charged • Orange – Battery charging • Red – Battery low 3 Volume down button Turns down the volume of the speaker.
First things first System tour Top and bottom views 1 2 4 No. 1 x Icon GPS 5 Component 3 6 7 Description GPS antenna jack Connects to an external GPS antenna. 2 Power button Switches the device into standby mode. 3 Earphone jack Connects to earphones/headphones. 4 Power switch Used to switch device on initially, or to do a hard reset of the device. For more information on performing a hard reset, see "Performing a hard reset" on page 33.
First things first System tour Left and right panels 1 No. 1 Icon Component SD/MMC slot Description Accepts SD and MMC storage cards, allowing you to use audio, image, and map files stored in it for use with internal applications.
First things first Peripherals tour Peripherals tour This section gives you a tour of the peripherals bundled with your Acer p600 Series Portable Navigator. Car mount kit The car mount kit consists of the car mount and the car holder. 8 No. xii Component Description 1 Holder plate Connects the car mount to the holder. 2 Horizontal angle adjustment knob Slightly loosen the knob to adjust the viewing angle in a left-right direction.
First things first Peripherals tour Chargers Car charger Wall charger USB cable The included USB cable is also used to transfer files from your computer to your device.
First things first Acer p600 Series Portable Navigator setup Acer p600 Series Portable Navigator setup Using your new Acer p600 Series Portable Navigator for the first time is a snap. Unpack, turn on, mount, and you’re ready to go. Perform the following easy installation tasks to start using the device straight out of the box: 1 Unpack the device 2 Turn on and configure the device. 3 Set up the device in your vehicle.
First things first Set up the Acer p600 Series Portable Navigator in your vehicle Set up the Acer p600 Series Portable Navigator in your vehicle The Acer p600 Series Portable Navigator comes with a car mount kit and a car charger with which you can set up your device in your vehicle. You can choose to position the car mount kit on the windshield using the suction cup, or on the dashboard using the self adhesive disc connector.
First things first Set up the Acer p600 Series Portable Navigator in your vehicle 4 xvi • Make sure that the suction bond is strong enough before proceeding to the next step. • Insert the pegs on the car mount’s holder plate to the holes on the back of the car holder, then move the car holder downwards until both parts are engaged. Insert the Navigation software SD card into the device.
First things first Set up the Acer p600 Series Portable Navigator in your vehicle 5 Dock the device on the car holder. 6 Adjust the car mount for the best viewing angle. 7 After setting up the device on the car mount, connect the car charger. The power LED indicator lights up orange during charging. NOTE: If the car engine is turned off, you may be required to switch the vehicle ignition back into the Accessories position. Consult your vehicle owner’s manual.
First things first Start up the Acer p600 Series Portable Navigator Start up the Acer p600 Series Portable Navigator Before mounting the Acer p600 Series Portable Navigator on your vehicle, you should first calibrate the screen. After screen calibration, proceed to system settings configuration. To turn on and calibrate the device: 1 Turn on your device for the first time by sliding the power switch to the right. The power switch is located at the bottom of the device.
First things first Start up the Acer p600 Series Portable Navigator 6 7 Tap Time Zone. • Tap the down arrow beside the Time Zone until the time zone of your choice is displayed. Tap to return to the Main Menu screen. For more information on the rest of the system configuration options, go to "Settings" on page 24. Congratulations! Your new Acer p600 Series Portable Navigator is now ready for use.
Contents Disposal instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Important safety instructions . . . . . . . . . Acer p600 Series Portable Navigator feature highlights Unpack the Acer p600 Series Portable Navigator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . First things first . . . . viii System tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Front and Rear Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Top and bottom views. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents Repeating tracks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Browsing for music files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Deleting a Track . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 4 Photo Viewer 13 Accessing the Photo Viewer . . Using the Photo Viewer . . . Viewing photos . . . . . Viewing a Photo Full Screen Viewing a Slideshow . . . Copying Photos . . . . . Deleting photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents Regulatory and safety notices 34 FCC notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Notice: Shielded cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Notice: Peripheral devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Operation conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Notice: Canadian users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Remarque à l’intention des utilisateurs canadiens . . . .
Acer p600 Series Portabl e Navigator fundamentals Hardware interface 1 Acer p600 Series Portable Navigator fundamentals This chapter describes basic hardware procedures in using your Acer p600 Series Portable Navigator. Information on the device’s command interface is also discussed. Hardware interface Using the touch screen backlight Under some lighting conditions, viewing the information on your device may be difficult.
Acer p600 Series Portabl e Navigator fundamentals Hardware interface To insert an SD/MMC card: • Hold the device securely; then push the card into the slot until you hear an audible system sound; this will signal that the card is already properly seated within the slot. The card is secure when it is not protruding from the slot. To remove a storage card: 2 1 Hold the device securely; then push against the top of the card, as if you were pushing it further into the slot, letting the card spring out.
Acer p600 Series Portabl e Navigator fundamentals Establishing device-PC connection Establishing device-PC connection The USB cable that comes with your device enables you to connect the device to your computer. Recharge the device via the USB connection Installing Microsoft ActiveSync Use Microsoft ActiveSync to exchange information between your Acer p600 Series Portable Navigator and a computer running on the Microsoft Windows platform.
Acer p600 Series Portabl e Navigator fundamentals Establishing device-PC connection • VGA graphics card or compatible video graphics adapter at 256 color or higher To install Microsoft ActiveSync on your computer: 1 Close any open programs, including those that run at startup, and disable any virusscanning software. 2 Insert the Acer p600 Series Portable Navigator CD into your computer’s CD-ROM drive. The CD’s welcome page will be displayed. 3 Click the installation language of your choice.
Acer p600 Series Portabl e Navigator fundamentals Recharging the Acer p600 Series Portable Navigator Recharging the Acer p600 Series Portable Navigator Your Acer p600 Series Portable Navigator uses a rechargeable 1200 mAh Lithium Ion battery (Certain models only). The status icon located on the top right corner of the Main Menu panel indicates the level of the device’s battery power. If the battery level becomes low in the course of normal use, recharge the device.
Acer p600 Series Portabl e Navigator fundamentals Recharging the Acer p600 Series Portable Navigator To recharge the device using the car charger: Use the car charger to recharge your device while it is mounted on your vehicle. To recharge the device using the USB cable: The Mini USB Sync and charge cable that comes with your device enables you to connect your device to a computer running on the Microsoft Windows platform. When connected, the device battery is also recharged via the USB connection.
Acer p600 Series Portabl e Navigator fundamentals Main Menu Screen Main Menu Screen Command interface Using the hot keys The hot keys on your Acer p600 Series Portable Navigator allow users to: • +/- - Control the volume level of sound from the speaker/earphones • NAVI - Toggles between Main Menu screen and Navigation screen Using the Acer p600 Series Portable Navigator touch screen The Acer p600 Series Portable Navigator touch sensitive screen allows for a more natural way of entering information int
Acer p600 Series Portabl e Navigator fundamentals Main Menu Screen Using the Main menu panel When you turn on your device for the first time each day, you'll see the Main Menu panel, also called the Home panel. From any other screen, you can revert to it by pressing the Main Menu hot key NAVI or tapping . The Main Menu title bar displays the current time (with 12-hour notation), the panel name, and the battery power level status icon.
Navigation Accessing the Navigation Function 2 Navigation Accessing the Navigation Function Switch the unit on and tap Navigation in the Main Menu screen. After the application loads, the main Navigation menu will appear. For more information regarding the Navigation function please see the Navigation software Quick Starter Guide or the Navigation software User’s Guide.
MP3 Player Accessing the MP3 Player 3 MP3 Player This chapter describes how to use the MP3 player included on this device. Accessing the MP3 Player Switch the unit on and tap MP3 in the Main Menu screen. The MP3 screen will now appear in the display: NOTE: Music must be loaded to the SD memory card from your computer. See "Establishing device-PC connection" on page 3 for more information. NOTE: The following file formats can be played on the MP3 Player: MP3, WMA, WAV.
MP3 Player Mp3 Player Button Definitions Mp3 Player Button Definitions The MP3 Player buttons are defined as follows: Main Menu Song title Distance through track Browse Linear / Repeat Skip back Shuffle / Sequential Mute Skip forward Play / Pause Volume Using the Player Playing music To play or pause music, tap the Play/Pause button To skip to the next track, tap the Skip forward button . .
MP3 Player Using the Player NOTE: The appearance of the Select linear/repeat button changes depending on the current mode. Browsing for music files Tap the Browse button . The following screen will now appear in the display: To copy a track, highlight it and tap .You will now see the following screen: Browse to the place where you would like to paste the track(s), then tap The track(s) will then be copied to this place. again. Deleting a Track To delete a track, highlight it and tap .
Photo View er Accessing the Photo Viewer 4 Photo Viewer This chapter describes how to access and use the photo viewer. Accessing the Photo Viewer Switch the unit on and tap Photo in the Main Menu screen. The Photo Viewer screen will now appear in the display: Using the Photo Viewer You can view either individual photos or slideshows on your device. Viewing photos If you cannot immediately see the photo thumbnails you are looking for, but see folders, then you can tap these to access their contents.
Photo Viewer Using the Photo Viewer Tap on a photo to highlight it, then tap to view it as follows: You will see several options on the screen, which are defined as follows: Zoom in (slide up) or zoom out (slide down) Go to previous photo Go to next photo Browse photos View photo full screen Start slideshow Rotate photo 90° Return to Main Menu NOTE: When not all of the photo is viewable (due to using the zoom function), you can drag the photo by tapping anywhere on the photo and moving it in an
Photo View er Using the Photo Viewer Viewing a Photo Full Screen To view a photo full screen, tap the Full Screen button . Tap anywhere on the screen to quit full screen display. Viewing a Slideshow To start a slideshow, tap more than one photo before tapping will start automatically. . The slideshow Tap anywhere on the screen to quit the slideshow. Copying Photos To copy a photo or photos from the SD/MMC card to the device, tap which photo(s) you would like to copy and then tap .
Co n ta c ts Accessing Contacts 5 Contacts This chapter describes how to manage contact details, including importing, exporting and sending to other Bluetooth-enabled devices. Accessing Contacts Switch the unit on and tap Contacts in the Main Menu screen.
Contacts Managing Contacts Delete contact Import/Export/Send contact Return to Main Menu You can store and edit contact information on your device. You can then use this later to find this contact’s address quickly on your GPS device, or send panic information to these contacts through your Bluetooth enabled phone. Managing Contacts Creating a New Contact To create a new contact, tap the Create new contact button .
Co n ta c ts Managing Contacts Return to previous window Return to Main Menu Enter the following information for the contact: • Name • Family (Last Name) • Phone • Mobile • Address (Data fields may be different between languages) • Street • City • State • Zip • Country • Title • Company • Email Also, if you wish this contact to be included in your panic list, tick the Used for panic checkbox.
Contacts Importing/Exporting/Sending contacts Deleting a contact To delete a contact, tap Scroll up tap Delete or Scroll down to highlight a contact, then . Importing/Exporting/Sending contacts Importing To import or export a contact, tap the Import/Export/send contact button the main contacts list. You will now see the following screen: from To import a contact from the SD/MMC card to the main memory, tap Import.
Co n ta c ts Importing/Exporting/Sending contacts Once you have selected the contact(s) you wish to import, tap Import . Exporting To export a contact from the main memory to the SD/MMC card, tap Export. The following screen will now appear: You can either Tap the checkboxes beside each contact to select (tapping again will deselect), or Tap Select All to select all contacts, or Tap Deselect All to deselect all contacts. Once you have selected the contact(s) you wish to export, tap Export 20 .
Contacts Importing/Exporting/Sending contacts Sending the Contact Information to Another Device To send the contact information to another Bluetooth device, tap Send. You device will start to look for other Bluetooth devices that it can send contact information to. Once the search is finished, a list of available devices will be shown, as follows: to display a drop-down list and choose the device you want Tap the down arrow to send contact information to. The information will now be sent.
Bluetooth Bluetooth Options 6 Bluetooth Bluetooth Options NOTE: Bluetooth function is for selected models only. To access the Bluetooth options, tap the Bluetooth icon corner of the Main Menu screen. in the top right-hand You will see the following options: • Bluetooth Enable • Connect mobile • Dial To activate or deactivate Bluetooth, tap Bluetooth Enable. NOTE: Before you can use the Connect mobile or Dial features, your phone must be paired with your Acer p600 Series Portable Navigator.
Bluetooth Bluetooth Options To make a call from your device, tap Dial (Bluetooth must be enabled and phone must be paired with device). A keypad will then appear on screen, as follows: Use the keypad enter a number, then tap Dial To end a call, tap Back . . When this call is ended, your device will still be paired with your phone, and will continue to act as a speakerphone, until you disable Bluetooth.
Settings Accessing the Settings Screen 7 Settings Accessing the Settings Screen To access the Settings feature on your device: Switch the unit on and tap Settings in the Main Menu screen. The Settings screen will now appear in the display: From this screen you can access: Volume – Set the default volume Language – Select the default language Sys Info. – View system information Power – Adjust power-saving options Date/Time – Set the date/time Misc. – Adjust other settings.
Settings Adjusting the Settings Adjusting the Settings Setting the Volume Tap Volume on the Settings screen. The Volume screen will now appear in the display: Tap the + or – buttons to increase or decrease the volume. (Alternatively, you can use the +/- hot keys to increase or decrease the volume.) Check the Enable sounds for taps option if you would like to hear a clicking sound each time you tap a button. Once you have finished, tap Back .
Settings Adjusting the Settings Choosing the Language Tap Language on the Settings screen. The Language screen will now appear in the display: • To change the Text language, tap the down arrow to display a dropdown list of languages, then tap a language from the list. • To change the Voice language, tap the down arrow to display a dropdown list of languages, then tap a language from the list. Once you have finished, tap Back 26 .
Settings Adjusting the Settings System Information Tap Sys Info on the Settings screen. The System Info screen will now appear in the display: Here you can see your device’s Product ID, Serial Number, OS Version, GPS firmware version, PCB Version, Bluetooth MAC Address, Used/Capacity of flash disk, Manufacturer and Copyright statement, trademark & logo (© 2006 Acer Inc.) To leave this screen, tap Back .
Settings Adjusting the Settings Power Tap Power on the Settings screen. The Power screen will now appear in the display: • To adjust the brightness, tap the + or – buttons beside Backlight. • To adjust how long the backlight will stay on while using battery power, tap the + or – buttons beside Battery. • To adjust how long the backlight will stay on while using external power, tap the + or – buttons beside AC Power.
Settings Adjusting the Settings Tap on the battery picture to access the standby settings. standby settings screen Here you can set how long the device waits before turning off when on battery power only. Once you have finished, tap Back . Setting the Date/Time Tap Date/Time on the Settings screen. The Date/Time screen will now appear in the display: Changing the Time Zone To change the time zone, tap the down arrow beside Time Zone.
Settings Adjusting the Settings Choosing Daylight Saving If you live in an area that uses daylight saving (moving the clock forward/back once a year), then make sure that the Daylight saving checkbox is checked. Changing the Date To change the date, tap Date. The Date screen will now appear: • To adjust the year, tap the + or – buttons beside Year. • To adjust the month, tap the + or – buttons beside Month. • To adjust the day, tap the + or – buttons beside Day. Once you have finished, tap Back .
Settings Adjusting the Settings Once you have finished, tap Back . Miscellaneous Settings Tap Misc. on the Settings screen. The Misc screen will now appear in the display: • To reset your device back to factory default settings, tap Back to Factory Default. • To recalibrate the screen, tap Calibration, and follow the on-screen instructions to calibrate the device. • To send an emergency message to your chosen contact(s), tap Send Panic Info.
Resetting the Acer p600 Series Portable Navigator 8 Resetting the Acer p600 Series Portable Navigator You may have to perform a reset if the device freezes (i.e., device no longer responds to the buttons on the screen). A soft reset allows your device to get a fresh start, similar to rebooting a computer. This will restart your device and adjust memory allocation. All records and entries are retained after a soft reset. GPS settings are also retained.
Resetting the Acer p600 Se r i e s P o r t a b l e N a v i g a t o r Performing a hard reset If a soft reset does not correct the problem, you can then try a hard reset. Slide the power switch to the left and then slide it back to the right. NOTE: Performing a hard reset will clear the RAM in the unit and reset the GPS of the unit.
Regulatory and safety notices Regulatory and safety notices This device fully satisfies the requirements for CE marking when used in a residential, commercial or light industrial environment. Underwriters Laboratories Inc. ("UL") has not tested the performance or reliability of the Global Positioning System ("GPS") hardware, operating software or other aspects of this product. UL has only tested for fire, shock or casualty hazards as outlined in UL's Standard(s) for Safety.
Regulatory and safety notices Notice: Peripheral devices Only peripherals (input/output devices, terminals, printers, etc.) certified to comply with the Class B limits may be attached to this equipment. Operation with noncertified peripherals is likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception. Caution Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user's authority, which is granted by the Federal Communications Commission, to operate this computer.
Regulatory and safety notices Radio device regulatory notice Note: Below regulatory information is for models with wireless LAN and/or Bluetooth only. General This product complies with the radio frequency and safety standards of any country or region in which it has been approved for wireless use. Depending on configurations, this product may or may not contain wireless radio devices (such as wireless LAN and/ or Bluetooth modules). Below information is for products with such devices.
Regulatory and safety notices To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, a separation distance of at least 20 cm (8 inches) must be maintained between this device and any other antennas or transmitters. Canada — Low-power license-exempt radio communication devices (RSS-210) Common information Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause interference, and 2.
FAQs FAQs This section lists down frequently asked questions that may arise during the use of your Acer p600 Series Portable Navigator, and gives easy answers and solutions to these questions. Aspect Audio Why is there no sound coming from the device? Answer • If the earphones are plugged into the device, the speaker is automatically shut off. Disconnect the earphones. • Check that the device’s volume settings is not muted. In the System panel, tap Volume.
FAQs Aspect System information and performance Power Question Answer How do I check the OS version of my device? View the device’s OS version and other technical specifications. In the Settings panel, tap Sys Info. How do I restore the system back to its default factory settings? Users can perform this task by using the Factory Reset button on the System Info screen. Go to "Loading the factory default settings" on page 33 for instructions.
Customer support Customer support Technical assistance If you encounter a problem with your Acer p600 Series Portable Navigator, review the following first: • "Resetting the Acer p600 Series Portable Navigator" on page 32 • "FAQs" on page 38 • Latest Acer p600 Series Portable Navigator User Guide on your regional Acer web site. Go to http://global.acer.com/support/. If the problem still persists, you will need technical assistance. Refer to the http:// global.acer.com/about/webmaster.
System specifications System specifications This chapter lists the features and operating specifications of the Acer p600 Series Portable Navigator.
System specifications Software specifications Aspect Description Operating system Microsoft Windows CE 5.
System specifications Design and ergonomics Aspect Description Compact and lightweight • • Dimensions (L x W x H): 116 x 81 x 23 mm Weight: 195g User-friendly interface • Acer p600 Series Portable Navigator – Quick launch hot keys for Main Menu and Navigation screens – Control hot keys for volume level – Touch sensitive screen • Car mount – Windshield Mount – Firm grip suction cup provides a steady vibrationfree support – Swiveling mechanism and axial rod allows for multi angle adjustment for opti
System specifications Aspect Description Bundled peripherals • Car mount • Car holder • Car charger • Wall charger (Manufacture option) • USB cable • External GPS antenna • External TMC module with antenna Accessory options Environmental specifications 44 Aspect Description Temperature Operating: 0°C to 40°C Storage: -20°C to 60°C Relative humidity (noncondensing) Operating: 20% to 90% RH Non-operating: 20% to 90% RH
