Page 3 - Information for your safety and comfort; Safety instructions
i EN EN Information for your safety and comfort Safety instructions Read these instructions carefully. Keep this document for future reference. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. Turning the product off before cleaning Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning...
Page 4 - Battery
ii EN EN Using electrical power • 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...
Page 5 - Additional safety information
iii EN EN Additional safety information Your device and its enhancements may contain small parts. Keep them out of the reach of small children. Operating environment Warning! For safety reasons, turn off all wireless or radio transmitting devices when using your laptop under the following conditions...
Page 6 - Global Positioning System; Potentially explosive environments; Disposal instructions
iv EN EN wireless teledevices in an aircraft may be dangerous to the operation of the aircraft, disrupt the wireless telephone network, and may be illegal. Global Positioning System The Global Positioning System (GPS) is a satellite-based system that provides location and timing information around t...
Page 7 - Tips and information for comfortable use
v EN EN Mercury advisory For projectors or 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.e...
Page 9 - A b o u t t h i s U s e r M a n u a l
A b o u t t h i s U s e r M a n u a l vii EN EN About this User Manual Welcome to the Acer c500 Series User Manual. This User Manual is designed to help you get up and running quickly with your new Acer c500 Series — a Microsoft ® Windows ® Mobile 5.0 travel companion. It describes all you need to k...
Page 10 - F i r s t t h i n g s f i r s t; First things first; Your guides
F i r s t t h i n g s f i r s t Your guides viii EN EN First things first We would like to thank you for making the Acer c500 Series your choice for meeting your travel companion needs. Your sleek new Acer c500 Series is a multi-functional tool packed with user-friendly features and high-performance...
Page 11 - Package contents
F i r s t t h i n g s f i r s t Package contents ix EN EN Package contents Your Acer c500 Series comes packed in a cardboard box. Carefully unpack the box and remove the contents. If any of the following items are missing or damaged, contact your dealer immediately: Optional Connecting to and synchr...
Page 12 - Taking care of your Acer c500 Series; Proper care and usage of your Acer c500 Series
F i r s t t h i n g s f i r s t Taking care of your Acer c500 Series x EN EN Taking care of your Acer c500 Series 1 Take care not to scratch the screen of your Acer c500 Series. Keep the screen clean. 2 Your Acer c500 Series is not waterproof and should not be exposed to rain or moisture. 3 Be caref...
Page 13 - Maintaining your Acer c500 Series; Resetting your Acer c500 Series; Performing a soft reset; Performing a hard reset
F i r s t t h i n g s f i r s t Maintaining your Acer c500 Series xi EN EN 6 Use a soft, damp cloth to clean your Acer c500 Series. If the surface of the screen becomes soiled, clean it with a soft cloth moistened with diluted window-cleaning solution. Resetting your Acer c500 Series You may have to...
Page 14 - Correct SD card usage
F i r s t t h i n g s f i r s t Correct SD card usage xii EN EN 2 While holding the Calendar and Contacts buttons, using the tip of your stylus, lightly press the Reset button inside the hole ( b ) on the upper right-hand side of your Acer c500 Series. NOTE: When you perform a hard reset, formats, p...
Page 15 - Contents
Contents 1 EN EN Information for your safety and comfort i About this User Manual vii First things first viii Your guides viii Package contents ix Taking care of your Acer c500 Series x Maintaining your Acer c500 Series x Proper care and usage of your Acer c500 Series x Resetting your Acer c500 Seri...
Page 17 - G e t t i n g s t a r t e d; Getting started; System requirements; Performance
1 G e t t i n g s t a r t e d System requirements 1 EN EN 1 Getting started This chapter will address the following topics: • Basic requirements • Feature highlights of your Acer c500 Series • Acer c500 Series system tour • Step-by-step procedures on how to prepare your Acer c500 Series for use • Ba...
Page 18 - Features summary
1 G e t t i n g s t a r t e d Features summary 2 EN EN Display • 2.8" QVGA (Transmissive with micro reflective; TMR) with touch panel • 240 x 320 resolution • 65536 color support • Microsoft ® ClearType technology for clearer, crisper font display Audio • Philips UDA1380 CODEC with CD-quality st...
Page 19 - Design and ergonomics
1 G e t t i n g s t a r t e d Features summary 3 EN EN • 4-hour charging time from empty to full capacity NOTE: To avoid data loss, please follow the correct procedure to power down the system, then replace the main battery with the backup battery within 30 minutes. Design and ergonomics • Thin, lig...
Page 20 - Acer c500 Series tour; Front view
1 G e t t i n g s t a r t e d Acer c500 Series tour 4 EN EN Acer c500 Series tour Front view 1 2 4 7 6 5 3 No. Component Description 1 2.8" TFT LCD Displays the applications and data stored in your Acer c500 Series. 2 Quick button for Calendar Activates the Calendar program. 3 Microphone Inputs ...
Page 21 - Rear view
1 G e t t i n g s t a r t e d Acer c500 Series tour 5 EN EN NOTE: If your Acer c500 Series is turned off, pressing any Quick button turns it on and opens the program assigned to that button. Rear view 1 2 No. Component Description 1 Speaker Outputs audio from your Acer c500 Series. 2 Battery cover H...
Page 22 - Left view
1 G e t t i n g s t a r t e d Acer c500 Series tour 6 EN EN Left view 1 2 3 4 No. Label Description 1 Hold switch Slide to lock all buttons from being accidentally pressed when Acer c500 Series is placed in pocket or bag. A red dot is visible on the hold switch when in hold state. 2 Power button Pre...
Page 23 - Right view; Using the backlight
1 G e t t i n g s t a r t e d Acer c500 Series tour 7 EN EN Right view Using the backlight If lighting conditions make it difficult for you to see the information on your Acer c500 Series, use the backlight to illuminate your screen. To activate the backlight: • Press the power button and hold it do...
Page 24 - Top view
1 G e t t i n g s t a r t e d Acer c500 Series tour 8 EN EN Top view Bottom view 1 2 No. Label Description 1 Stylus holder Secures the stylus to your Acer c500 Series. To use the stylus, remove from its holder and hold it as you would hold a pen or pencil. 2 Earphone jack Connects to audio line-out ...
Page 25 - Preparing to use your Acer c500 Series; Insert the Battery
1 G e t t i n g s t a r t e d Preparing to use your Acer c500 Series 9 EN EN Preparing to use your Acer c500 Series The following easy installation tasks let you begin using your Acer c500 Series: • Installing the Microsoft ® ActiveSync ® software in your computer • Connecting the computer • Chargin...
Page 26 - Charging your Acer c500 Series
1 G e t t i n g s t a r t e d Charging your Acer c500 Series 10 EN EN Note positions Be careful withsharp edge of 8 flanges Angle the battery into the battery bay as shown in the diagram. Once the battery is correctly located, press it down flat.
Page 28 - Charging using the AC adapter
1 G e t t i n g s t a r t e d Charging your Acer c500 Series 12 EN EN Charging using the AC adapter 1 Connect the AC adapter cord to the mini USB connector on the bottom of your Acer c500 Series. 2 Plug the AC adapter into any AC current outlet and charge the device for at least 4 hours. Power LED s...
Page 29 - Setting up your Acer c500 Series; To set up your Acer c500 Series
1 G e t t i n g s t a r t e d Charging your Acer c500 Series 13 EN EN Setting up your Acer c500 Series After you have initially charged your Acer c500 Series for 4 hours, you can now set it up. Refer to the instructions below. To set up your Acer c500 Series 1 Disable the hold switch (found on the l...
Page 30 - Installing the Microsoft; To install the Microsoft
1 G e t t i n g s t a r t e d Charging your Acer c500 Series 14 EN EN Installing the Microsoft ® ActiveSync ® software The main function of the Microsoft ® ActiveSync ® software is to synchronize the information on your computer with the information on your Acer c500 Series. Synchronization compares...
Page 31 - Connecting the computer; To connect the computer
1 G e t t i n g s t a r t e d Charging your Acer c500 Series 15 EN EN Connecting the computer The mini USB sync cable that comes with your Acer c500 Series enables you to synchronize the information on your Acer c500 Series with the data in your computer using ActiveSync technology. To connect the c...
Page 32 - Performing the first synchronization process
1 G e t t i n g s t a r t e d Charging your Acer c500 Series 16 EN EN Performing the first synchronization 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 partne...
Page 33 - To perform the first synchronization process
1 G e t t i n g s t a r t e d Charging your Acer c500 Series 17 EN EN To perform the first synchronization process 1Connect the mini USB sync cable to your Acer c500 Series. 2 Plug the USB client connector into a USB port on your computer. The 'New Partnership' setup wizard will automatically start ...
Page 34 - Command interface; Acer c500 Series buttons and the stylus
1 G e t t i n g s t a r t e d Command interface 18 EN EN Command interface Acer c500 Series buttons and the stylus Your Acer c500 Series has hardware buttons that control actions and scroll functions, and a stylus for selecting items and entering information. On your Acer c500 Series, the stylus rep...
Page 36 - B a c k u p a n d r e s t o r e d a t a; Backup and; To launch Backup/Restore
2 B a c k u p a n d r e s t o r e d a t a 20 EN EN 2 Backup and restore data Backup/Restore enables you to back up data files and applications from your Acer c500 Series to a storage device and to restore data to your Acer c500 Series. Advanced security features offer password protection of sensitiv...
Page 38 - Restore function; To perform data restoration
2 B a c k u p a n d r e s t o r e d a t a 22 EN EN Restore function You can only restore backup files that are generated by Backup/Restore; file format is *.abk (Acer backup). To perform data restoration 1 Close all running programs except for Backup/Restore. 2 Select a source storage device from th...
Page 40 - G P S; GPS; Car pedestal installation reminders
3 G P S Set up the Acer c500 Series Pocket PC Travel Companion in your vehicle 24 EN EN 3 GPS Set up the Acer c500 Series Pocket PC Travel Companion in your vehicle The Acer c500 Series comes with a car pedestal and a car charger with which you can set up your device in your vehicle. You can choose ...
Page 49 - A p p e n d i x A : R e g u l a t i o n & s a f e t y n o t i c e s; Regulation & safety notices; FCC notice; Notice: Shielded cables
A p p e n d i x A : R e g u l a t i o n & s a f e t y n o t i c e s FCC notice 33 EN EN Appendix A: Regulation & safety notices This appendix lists the general notices of your PDA. FCC notice This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuan...
Page 50 - Operation conditions; Remarque à l'intention des utilisateurs canadiens; LCD pixel statement
A p p e n d i x A : R e g u l a t i o n & s a f e t y n o t i c e s Canada — Low-power license-exempt radio communication devices (RSS-210) 34 EN EN Operation conditions This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may ...
Page 51 - Radio device regulatory notice; General; List of applicable countries
A p p e n d i x A : R e g u l a t i o n & s a f e t y n o t i c e s Radio device regulatory notice 35 EN EN 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 s...
Page 52 - Federal Communications Comission Declaration of Conformity
A p p e n d i x A : R e g u l a t i o n & s a f e t y n o t i c e s Federal Communications Comission Declaration of Conformity 36 EN EN Federal Communications Comission Declaration of Conformity This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditi...
Page 53 - Declaration of Conformity
A p p e n d i x A : R e g u l a t i o n & s a f e t y n o t i c e s Federal Communications Comission Declaration of Conformity 37 EN EN Acer Computer (Shanghai) Limited 3F, No. 168 Xizang medium road, Huangpu District, Shanghai, China Declaration of Conformity We, Acer Computer (Shanghai) Limite...
Page 54 - Index
1 EN EN Index B backlight 5 Backup opening 20 Restore function 22 C command interface 18 device buttons 18 Today screen 18 F Features 1 audio 2 battery pack 2 install 9 connectivity 2 display 2 expansion 2 G Guides viii M Maintenance x P Package contents ix Performance 1 R Resetting xi S Setup insta...
