Acer s50 - Manuals

vii Contents First things first iii Your guides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iiiMaintaining your Acer handheld . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv Proper care and usage of your handheld . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ivBattery considerations . . . . . . . ....

ix Big Clock mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86Timer mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87Clock menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Using AudioBox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Copying M...

1 E n t e r i n g d a t a i n y o u r A c e r h a n d h e l d Entering data using Graffiti 1 1 Entering data in your Acer handheld You can enter data into your handheld in several ways: • Using Graffiti • Using the onscreen keyboard • Beaming data Entering data using Graffiti You can use Graffiti wr...

1 E n t e r i n g d a t a i n y o u r A c e r h a n d h e l d Entering data using Graffiti 3 Caps Lock mode— just as you press the Shift key on a keyboard—and then write the desired character stroke. When Caps Shift is active, an Up arrow appears in the lower right corner of the handheld screen. If ...

1 E n t e r i n g d a t a i n y o u r A c e r h a n d h e l d Entering data using Graffiti 4 To write Graffiti numbers 1 Tap the screen where you want to write numbers. NOTE: A blinking cursor must appear onscreen above the Graffiti writing before you can begin writing numbers. 2 Refer to the Graffi...

1 E n t e r i n g d a t a i n y o u r A c e r h a n d h e l d Entering data using Graffiti 5 Additional Graffiti punctuation marks include the following: The Graffiti symbols and extended characters Draw symbols or extended characters using the following strokes: The Graffiti accented characters To ...

1 E n t e r i n g d a t a i n y o u r A c e r h a n d h e l d Entering data using Graffiti 6 à á â ã ä å è é ê ì í î ï ò ó ô õ ö ù ú û ü ÿ D ñ The Graffiti non-English characters You can write the following characters in the lowercase alphabet mode without special punctuation or shifting. You must w...

1 E n t e r i n g d a t a i n y o u r A c e r h a n d h e l d Using the onscreen keyboard 8 5 Tap Delete. 6 Tap Yes. Graffiti tips When using Graffiti, keep the following tips in mind: • For greater accuracy, draw letters with large strokes; strokes that nearly fill the Graffiti writing area are eas...

1 E n t e r i n g d a t a i n y o u r A c e r h a n d h e l d Beaming data 9 5 Tap Done to enter the text or numbers. Beaming data Your handheld is equipped with an infrared (IR) port that you can use to beam information to another Palm OS handheld that is close by and also has an IR port. The IR po...

2 M a n a g i n g y o u r a p p l i c a t i o n s Using Applications Launcher 11 2 Managing your applications Using Applications Launcher By default, Applications Launcher displays all the available applications installed on the internal memory of your handheld. You can choose to display only select...

2 M a n a g i n g y o u r a p p l i c a t i o n s Using Applications Launcher 12 Categorising applications The category feature enables you to manage the number of application icons that appear in the Applications Launcher screen. You can assign an application to a category and then display a single...

2 M a n a g i n g y o u r a p p l i c a t i o n s Using Applications Launcher 13 To create a new category 1 Do either of the following to display the Edit Categories screen: • In the Category screen, tap any of the pick lists, then select Edit Categories. • In the Applications Launcher screen, tap t...

2 M a n a g i n g y o u r a p p l i c a t i o n s Setting preferences for applications 15 Displaying the last selected category of applications The first time you launch Applications Launcher, it will display the All screen. If the Remember Last Category preference option is selected, next time you ...

2 M a n a g i n g y o u r a p p l i c a t i o n s Security 16 Security The Security application in your handheld allows you to prevent unauthorised access to your records by setting such entries as private records. Private records remain visible and accessible until you select the security setting H...

2 M a n a g i n g y o u r a p p l i c a t i o n s Security 17 4 Tap Mask Records. 5 Tap OK. The Mask Records screen appears. 6 Tap OK. To mask all private records 1 In Applications Launcher, tap the Security icon to display the Security screen. Tap here. Tap here.

2 M a n a g i n g y o u r a p p l i c a t i o n s Security 18 2 From the Current Privacy pick list, tap Mask Records. 3 Open one of the basic applications (except Mail) and view a record. Records marked as private are masked with a gray bar and are marked with the Lock icon . To hide a private recor...

2 M a n a g i n g y o u r a p p l i c a t i o n s Security 19 4 Tap Hide Records. 5 Tap OK. The Hide Records screen appears. 6 Tap OK. To hide all private records 1 In Applications Launcher, tap the Security icon to display the Security screen. Tap here. Tap here.

2 M a n a g i n g y o u r a p p l i c a t i o n s Security 20 2 From the Current Privacy pick list, tap Hide Records. 3 Open one of the basic applications (except Mail). Records marked as private are not anymore displayed. Displaying private records Using the Security application, you can also displ...

2 M a n a g i n g y o u r a p p l i c a t i o n s Security 21 3 Tap OK. To display all private records 1 In Applications Launcher, tap the Security icon to display the Security screen. 2 From the Current Privacy pick list, tap Show Records. If you do not have a password, masked and hidden records be...

2 M a n a g i n g y o u r a p p l i c a t i o n s Security 22 To assign a password 1 In Applications Launcher, tap the Security icon . 2 Tap the Password box. 3 Enter a password. NOTE: You have the option to enter a specific text on the Hint line to help you remember your password if you forget it. ...

2 M a n a g i n g y o u r a p p l i c a t i o n s Security 23 3 Enter your current password. 4 Tap OK. The screen below appears. 5 Choose from the following options: • To change your password and hint, enter a new password and hint, and tap OK. • To remove your password, tap Unassign. Locking your h...

2 M a n a g i n g y o u r a p p l i c a t i o n s Security 24 • After a period of inactivity you specify To lock your handheld when you turn it off: 1 In Applications Launcher, tap the Security icon . 2 Tap the Auto Lock Handheld box. A password prompt appears. 3 Enter your current password. The Loc...

2 M a n a g i n g y o u r a p p l i c a t i o n s Security 25 4 Tap At a preset time. 5 In the Set Time screen, tap the arrows to set the time. 6 Tap OK. The time you set for will be indicated on the Lock Handheld Screen. To set your handheld to lock after a period of inactivity: 1 In Applications L...

2 M a n a g i n g y o u r a p p l i c a t i o n s Security 26 4 Tap After a preset delay. 5 Set the period of inactivity by entering the length of time and selecting a time unit. 6 Tap OK. Locking your handheld manually You can turn off and lock your handheld manually using the Turn Off & Lock o...

2 M a n a g i n g y o u r a p p l i c a t i o n s Security 27 3 In the System Lockout screen, tap the Off & Lock button. 4 To start your handheld, turn it on and then enter your password on the prompt. 5 Tap OK. Recovering from a forgotten password If you forget the password, your handheld will ...

3 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r b a s i c a p p l i c a t i o n s Common applications tasks 29 3 Working with your basic applications Your handheld includes the following basic applications: • Date Book • Address Book • To Do List • Memo Pad • Calculator • Mail - refer to "7 Managing your deskto...

3 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r b a s i c a p p l i c a t i o n s Editing records 30 Editing records After you create a record, you can change, delete, or add new information at any time. Two indicators will tell you when your screen is in edit mode: • A blinking cursor appears within the informatio...

3 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r b a s i c a p p l i c a t i o n s Deleting records in your basic applications 31 – Draw the Graffiti shortcut in the text area of your screen 2 Choose from the following commands, depending on the application you are using. Deleting records in your basic applications ...

3 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r b a s i c a p p l i c a t i o n s Purging records 32 • In the text Graffiti area, drag a diagonal line from the lower left to upper right to display the Command toolbar; then tap the Delete icon or draw a Graffiti 'D' in the text area. • Delete the text of the record....

3 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r b a s i c a p p l i c a t i o n s Categorising records 34 Categorising records You can categorise records in the Address Book, To Do List, and Memo Pad applications for easy retrieval. (Date Book does not have categories.) NOTE: You can also categorise applications. R...

3 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r b a s i c a p p l i c a t i o n s Finding records 36 4 Tap Rename. 5 Enter the new name for the category. 6 Tap OK. 7 Tap OK to exit the Edit Categories dialog box. TIP: You can move records from multiple categories into a single category by renaming all discrete cate...

3 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r b a s i c a p p l i c a t i o n s Finding records 37 The list scrolls to the first entry that begins with that letter. If you write another letter, the list scrolls to the first entry that begins with those two letters. For example, writing a "b" scrolls to &#...

3 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r b a s i c a p p l i c a t i o n s Finding records 38 3 Tap OK. Find searches for the text in all records and all notes within all internal applications. Find will locate all matches that begin with the supplied text. It will not find words where the supplied text appe...

3 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r b a s i c a p p l i c a t i o n s Sorting records in your basic applications 39 • In the text Graffiti area, drag a diagonal line from the lower left to upper right to display the Command toolbar. In the text area, write an L, the shortcut for the Phone Lookup command...

3 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r b a s i c a p p l i c a t i o n s Choosing fonts 40 2 Tap Details. NOTE: In Address Book only, tap Edit first to be able to display and tap Details. 3 Tap Note. 4 Enter your note. 5 Tap Done. A Note icon appears to the right of any item containing a note. To review or...

3 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r b a s i c a p p l i c a t i o n s Getting information on an application 41 3 Tap the font style you want, then tap OK. Getting information on an application You can get information on any application by displaying its About box. The About box displays the name, versio...

3 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r b a s i c a p p l i c a t i o n s Using Date Book 42 • Repeating events , such as a weekly meeting held on the same day at the same time • Continuous events , such as a vacation or three-day conference • All day events , which reflect the default hours of a day as set...

3 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r b a s i c a p p l i c a t i o n s Using Date Book 43 TIP: You can open the Set Time dialog box (to select a start time) by making sure no event is selected, and then writing a number on the number side of the Graffiti writing area. 4 Set the duration of the event in e...

3 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r b a s i c a p p l i c a t i o n s Using Date Book 44 • Tap Go To at the bottom of the screen to open the Go to Date dialog box. Select a date by tapping a year, month, and day in the calendar. 2 After locating the desired date, follow the steps for scheduling an event...

3 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r b a s i c a p p l i c a t i o n s Using Date Book 45 TIP: You can also create a new untimed event by making sure no event is selected and then writing letters in the Graffiti writing area. When you start writing, the untimed event appears at the top of the screen 4 En...

3 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r b a s i c a p p l i c a t i o n s Using Date Book 46 4 Tap Day, Week, Month, or Year to set how often the event repeats. For a continuous event, tap Day. 5 Enter a number that corresponds to how often you want the event to repeat on the Every line. For example, if you...

3 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r b a s i c a p p l i c a t i o n s Using Date Book 47 NOTE: You can also tap the Menu icon; select Record, and then tap Delete Event. This opens the Repeating Event screen. 2 Select one of the following options: The event is removed from your Date Book and you are retu...

3 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r b a s i c a p p l i c a t i o n s Using Date Book 48 Adding Address Book information to an event You can add a name, address, and telephone number to an event using the Phone Lookup option. For instructions, refer to "Using Phone Lookup" on page 38. Setting th...

3 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r b a s i c a p p l i c a t i o n s Using Date Book 49 Setting alarm options You can use Preferences to set alarm options, including: • For the alarm to go off automatically for each new event • Set a tone for the alarm • Set the number of times the alarm sounds To set ...

3 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r b a s i c a p p l i c a t i o n s Using Date Book 50 Changing the Date Book view Date Book includes four views for displaying your appointments: • Day view • Week view • Month view • Agenda view To display the Date Book views: Do one of the following: • Repeatedly pre...

3 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r b a s i c a p p l i c a t i o n s Using Date Book 51 3 Tap an event to display a description of the event at the top of the screen. Tips on working in Week view Keep the following points in mind when working in Week view: • To reschedule an event while in Week view, t...

3 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r b a s i c a p p l i c a t i o n s Using Date Book 52 Spotting event conflicts With the ability to define specific start and end times for any event, it is possible to schedule events that overlap (an event that starts before a previous event finishes). An event confli...

3 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r b a s i c a p p l i c a t i o n s Using Date Book 53 Tips on working in Month view Keep the following points in mind when working in Month view: • Tap a day in the Month view to display that day in the Day view. • Tap the next/previous arrows in the upper right corner...

3 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r b a s i c a p p l i c a t i o n s Using Date Book 54 Changing the displayed Start and End Times To change the start and end time in Date Book: 1 Tap the Menu icon , open the Options menu, and then tap Preferences. The Start Time and End Time values are used by the var...

3 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r b a s i c a p p l i c a t i o n s Using Address Book 56 Using Address Book Creating an Address Book entry A record in Address Book is called an entry . You can create entries on your handheld or you can use your Palm Desktop software to create entries on your computer...

3 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r b a s i c a p p l i c a t i o n s Using Address Book 57 NOTE: As you enter letters in the Title, Company, City and State fields, text appears for the first logical match that exists in your Address Book. As you enter more letters, a closer match appears. As soon as th...

3 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r b a s i c a p p l i c a t i o n s Using Address Book 58 2 Tap the pick list next to the label you want to change. 3 Select a new label. Duplicating an entry You can duplicate existing entries, which can be helpful when you want to enter multiple people from a single o...

3 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r b a s i c a p p l i c a t i o n s Using Address Book 59 3 Edit the record as necessary. Editing Address Book entries You can change the type of information that appears in the Address screen, categorise an entry, and hide an entry for security reasons. You can also de...

3 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r b a s i c a p p l i c a t i o n s Using Address Book 60 1 In Address Book, tap the Menu icon . 2 Open the Options menu, and then tap Preferences. The Preferences screen appears. 3 Choose an option to sort Address Book lists from the List By pick list: 4 Tap OK. Addres...

3 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r b a s i c a p p l i c a t i o n s Using To Do List 63 Using To Do List Creating To Do List items A To Do List item is a reminder of some task that you have to complete. A record in the To Do List is called an item . To create a To Do List item 1 Press the To Do List a...

3 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r b a s i c a p p l i c a t i o n s Using To Do List 64 New To Do List items automatically have a priority level of 1. If you select another item first, before creating a new item, the item you create appears beneath the selected item with the same priority as the selec...

3 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r b a s i c a p p l i c a t i o n s Using To Do List 65 To remove a completed To Do List item 1 At the bottom of the To Do List screen, tap the Show button to display the To Do Preferences dialog box. 2 Tap the Show Completed Items check box to deselect it. Your complet...

3 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r b a s i c a p p l i c a t i o n s Using To Do List 67 You can also use the Delete and Note buttons. • Delete . Tap to delete the item. • Note . Let you create a note. Tap the button, then enter information in the Graffiti writing area, and tap OK. 4 Tap OK. TIP: If yo...

3 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r b a s i c a p p l i c a t i o n s Using To Do List 68 3 Select an option from the Sort by pick list: 4 Tap OK. Displaying completed and due items You can have the To Do List display completed items and their completion dates, as well as due items and their due dates. ...

3 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r b a s i c a p p l i c a t i o n s Using Memo Pad 69 3 Tap OK. To Do List menus To Do List has three menus: Record, Edit and Options. Using Memo Pad Creating memos A record in Memo Pad is called a memo . A memo can contain up to 4,000 characters. The number of memos yo...

3 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r b a s i c a p p l i c a t i o n s Using Memo Pad 70 TIP: You can also create a new memo by beginning to write in the Graffiti writing area in the Memo List screen. The first letter is automatically capitalised and begins your new memo. 3 Enter the text you want to app...

3 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r b a s i c a p p l i c a t i o n s Using Memo Pad 71 3 In the Preferences dialog box, tap the Sort by pick list and select Alphabetic. 4 Tap OK. To manually sort memos Sort new memos in the sequence in which you create them. 1 In the Memo Pad Preferences dialog box, ta...

3 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r b a s i c a p p l i c a t i o n s Using Calculator 73 Using Calculator Using the Calculator buttons The Calculator includes several buttons to help you perform calculations. Displaying recent calculations The Recent Calculations command lets you review the last series...

3 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r b a s i c a p p l i c a t i o n s Using Calculator 74 4 When you have finished reviewing the calculations, tap OK. Calculator menus Calculator has two menus: Edit and Options. Tap here.

4 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r s u p p l e m e n t a r y a p p l i c a t i o n s Installing handheld applications 75 4 Working with your supplementary applications Your handheld includes several supplementary applications that provide innovative features to make your handheld a functional everyday ...

4 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r s u p p l e m e n t a r y a p p l i c a t i o n s Using Clock 76 9 Perform a HotSync operation to install selected application(s) to your handheld. For more information on performing a HotSync operation, refer to "9 Exchanging and updating data using HotSync opera...

4 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r s u p p l e m e n t a r y a p p l i c a t i o n s Using Clock 77 City Clock mode City Clock serves three main functions: date and time display for a local city, date and time display for two other preselected cities (default: New York and Tokyo) and an alarm function....

4 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r s u p p l e m e n t a r y a p p l i c a t i o n s Using Clock 78 Time display is in hh:mm:ss format. There are two possible display modes: 12H AM/PM (default) and 24H. Refer to "Preferences" on page 89 for more information. Date display is shown in mm/dd/yyyy ...

4 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r s u p p l e m e n t a r y a p p l i c a t i o n s Using Clock 79 NOTE: When "DST" is visible, the displayed city has a preset Daylight Saving Time information. To edit city details: 1 Tap a city pick list to display the current city list. 2 Select Edit Cities ...

4 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r s u p p l e m e n t a r y a p p l i c a t i o n s Using Clock 81 5 Tap OK on the City Details screen to apply the new city settings. To add a new city to the current city list: 1 Tap a city pick list to display the current city list. 2 Select Edit Cities on the bottom...

4 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r s u p p l e m e n t a r y a p p l i c a t i o n s Using Clock 83 5 Tap OK. If the city deleted is one of the two current preselected cities in the City Clock main screen, the deleted city will be replace by the local city defined in the system preferences settings. Al...

4 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r s u p p l e m e n t a r y a p p l i c a t i o n s Using Clock 87 Depending on the time of the day, this mode also displays a background picture: a bright, sunny scene from 06:00:00 to 17:59:59, and a starry, moonlit skyscape from 18:00:00 to 05:59:59. Timer mode In Ti...

4 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r s u p p l e m e n t a r y a p p l i c a t i o n s Using Clock 88 2 Tap to stop and reset the timer. Clock menu The Clock menu shown here is for your reference only. Features that are not explained in this section are discussed elsewhere in this User Manual. Clock has ...

4 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r s u p p l e m e n t a r y a p p l i c a t i o n s Using AudioBox 89 Using AudioBox AudioBox lets you to play your favorite MP3 files saved in a Memory Stick . You can listen to AudioBox tracks either through your Acer s60’s built-in speaker or through an earphone (inc...

4 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r s u p p l e m e n t a r y a p p l i c a t i o n s Using AudioBox 90 The MP3 file(s) you selected will be copied to the Memory Stick under the MP3 folder. AudioBox main screen Background playback When the Background Playback function is enabled, AudioBox continues to p...

4 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r s u p p l e m e n t a r y a p p l i c a t i o n s Using AudioBox 91 3 Tap OK. AudioBox functions The smartly-designed user interface of AudioBox provides all the standard functions of a dedicated MP3 player built into your Acer s60. To select a track to play 1 In the ...

4 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r s u p p l e m e n t a r y a p p l i c a t i o n s Using AudioBox 92 2 Tap to start playing the track. While in playback mode, image changes to indicating pause mode and the LED indicator flashes red. You can drag the playback status slider to rewind or fast-forward th...

4 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r s u p p l e m e n t a r y a p p l i c a t i o n s Using AudioBox 93 To repeat a section of the active track: 1 During playback, tap to select the starting point of the track section to be repeated. 2 Tap again to select the end point of the track section to be repeate...

4 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r s u p p l e m e n t a r y a p p l i c a t i o n s Using AudioBox 94 • Select a track to play. Tap the check box before each entry to include that track in the next playback session. If it is the first time that a Memory Stick is used for an AudioBox session, all track...

4 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r s u p p l e m e n t a r y a p p l i c a t i o n s Using AudioBox 96 AudioBox menu The AudioBox menu shown here is for your reference only. Features that are not explained in this section are discussed elsewhere in this User Manual. AudioBox has only one menu: Options....

4 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r s u p p l e m e n t a r y a p p l i c a t i o n s Using Recorder 97 Using Recorder Recorder allows you to conveniently record audio files whenever and wherever you need to. This application is especially useful when you need to record notes when jotting them down is n...

4 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r s u p p l e m e n t a r y a p p l i c a t i o n s Using Recorder 98 Storage media In saving recorded audio or in playing audio files, Recorder provides two storage media: Audio recording function You have two options to activate the Record function and start recording...

4 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r s u p p l e m e n t a r y a p p l i c a t i o n s Using Recorder 99 During Recording mode: • The scroll buttons and the Graffiti area are disabled; the LED indicator flashes red. • If the Background Recording function is enabled, pressing any of the application button...

4 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r s u p p l e m e n t a r y a p p l i c a t i o n s Using Recorder 100 To pause Recording: • Tap . Button image changes to , LED indicator stops blinking, and status shows Pause. Tap to continue with the recording. To stop recording • Press the power button. When you tu...

4 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r s u p p l e m e n t a r y a p p l i c a t i o n s Using Recorder 101 • Pressing the scroll buttons will increase/decrease playback volume. • Pressing the Multi-function button configured to perform Record function will not have any effect on the playback status. • Pre...

4 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r s u p p l e m e n t a r y a p p l i c a t i o n s Using Recorder 103 File Manager File Manager is one of the Record menu options. Using this feature, you’ll be able to perform basic file management tasks. To access File Manager 1 Tap the Menu icon . 2 From the Record ...

4 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r s u p p l e m e n t a r y a p p l i c a t i o n s Using Recorder 105 3 Tap OK on the confirmation dialog box that appears. Recorder menus Recorder menus are shown here for your reference only. Features that are not explained in this section are discussed elsewhere in ...

4 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r s u p p l e m e n t a r y a p p l i c a t i o n s Using WalkReader 108 – Sort by . Select basis for viewing files in the audio file list. There are two options: - Time. Audio files are sorted based on the date they were recorded, with the earliest recorded file on top...

4 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r s u p p l e m e n t a r y a p p l i c a t i o n s Using WalkReader 109 To display eBooks by category In the WalkReader Manager screen, you can choose to display eBooks by category. 1 Tap the category pick list on the upper-left corner of the screen. 2 Tap a category o...

4 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r s u p p l e m e n t a r y a p p l i c a t i o n s Using WalkReader 110 The selected eBook file is shown in Browse mode. For more information on working on Browse mode, refer to page 112. To view detailed information about an eBook 1 Select the eBook file you want to v...

4 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r s u p p l e m e n t a r y a p p l i c a t i o n s Using WalkReader 111 The last two fields are user-configurable. 3 Tap OK. To delete an eBook file 1 Select the eBook file you want to delete. 2 Tap the Delete icon . 3 Tap OK on the confirmation dialog box that appears...

4 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r s u p p l e m e n t a r y a p p l i c a t i o n s Using WalkReader 112 File Manager File Manager is one of the Record menu options. Using this feature, you’ll be able to perform basic file management tasks. Refer to "File Manager" on page 103 for instructions ...

4 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r s u p p l e m e n t a r y a p p l i c a t i o n s Using WalkReader 114 When no match is found for the searched text, a message window appears. Tap OK. Screen reverts to the Browse view. To move around in Browse mode Do any of the following: • Tap on the top half of th...

4 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r s u p p l e m e n t a r y a p p l i c a t i o n s Using WalkReader 116 To go to a bookmark location 1 In the Bookmark screen, tap a bookmark. 2 Tap the Go To button. The screen reverts to Browse view with the location referred to by the selected bookmark moved to the ...

4 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r s u p p l e m e n t a r y a p p l i c a t i o n s Using WalkReader 117 2 Tap OK on the confirmation dialog box that appears. Using the Jump To function Another navigation tool provided by WalkReader is the Jump To function. To use the Jump To function 1 In Browse view...

4 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r s u p p l e m e n t a r y a p p l i c a t i o n s Using WalkReader 118 Working with hyperlinks Hyperlinks embedded in your eBook let you jump from one location to another within the same eBook. Hyperlinks appear with a dotted underline. To use hyperlinks 1 Tap the hyp...

4 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r s u p p l e m e n t a r y a p p l i c a t i o n s Using WalkReader 119 2 Tap the Back icon that appears on the linked location to revert to the hyperlink location (Figure 3). 3 After you go back to the hyperlink location, the Back icon is replaced by the Forward icon ...

4 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r s u p p l e m e n t a r y a p p l i c a t i o n s Using WalkReader 120 5 Tap OK. NOTE: You cannot create notes with the same name in the same eBook but you can create bookmarks of different names on the same location in the eBook. Note Manager Use the Note Manager com...

4 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r s u p p l e m e n t a r y a p p l i c a t i o n s Using WalkReader 122 WalkReader menus WalkReader menus are shown here for your reference only. Features that are not explained in this section are discussed elsewhere in this User Manual. WalkReader has three menus: Op...

4 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r s u p p l e m e n t a r y a p p l i c a t i o n s Using PhotoWiz 125 Using PhotoWiz PhotoWiz lets you view image files stored in either your handheld’s internal memory or in a Memory Stick . Selecting image source To view the image files stored in either your handheld...

4 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r s u p p l e m e n t a r y a p p l i c a t i o n s Using PhotoWiz 126 Working in Thumbnail mode In Thumbnail mode, all available image files in the active image source are displayed in thumbnail format. Use the command buttons on this screen to perform different applic...

4 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r s u p p l e m e n t a r y a p p l i c a t i o n s Using PhotoWiz 127 • If the Show Prefs before slide show check box in the Preferences dialog box is selected, the Preferences dialog box appears. a. Define image settings for the slide show. Refer to page 133 for detai...

4 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r s u p p l e m e n t a r y a p p l i c a t i o n s Using PhotoWiz 130 To attach a note When the active image source is Expansion, the Note icon is visible on the Thumbnail screen, use this icon to attach a descriptive note to your image files. 1 Tap the thumbnail of th...

4 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r s u p p l e m e n t a r y a p p l i c a t i o n s Using PhotoWiz 131 • Double-tap on the image to zoom in When scaling an image to the point that it does not fit in the display area in its entirety, press your stylus on the image and drag it in the desired direction t...

4 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r s u p p l e m e n t a r y a p p l i c a t i o n s Using PhotoWiz 132 To adjust color balance 1 Tap the Menu icon . 2 From the Image menu, select Color Balance. 3 From each of the color channel bars, you can: • Tap to the left or right of the slider to adjust the brigh...

4 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r s u p p l e m e n t a r y a p p l i c a t i o n s Using Filer 137 Using Filer Use Filer to conveniently perform file management tasks with a few quick taps of your stylus. Filer main screen The first time you launch Filer, it will display a list of the files and folde...

4 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r s u p p l e m e n t a r y a p p l i c a t i o n s Using Filer 139 File management commands Before performing any file management task, select first an item file list, otherwise, the dialog box below appears: The Move and Copy commands don’t work when there is no avail...

4 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r s u p p l e m e n t a r y a p p l i c a t i o n s Using Filer 141 Once a valid destination is selected, the move/copy command proceeds. A progress bar appears to display the operation status. To delete a file 1 Select the file(s) you want to delete. 2 Tap Delete. . 3 ...

4 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r s u p p l e m e n t a r y a p p l i c a t i o n s Using Filer 142 3 When the Beam dialog box appears, point the IR port directly at the IR port of the receiving handheld. TIP: For best results, the handhelds should be between 10 centimeters (approximately 4 inches) an...

4 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r s u p p l e m e n t a r y a p p l i c a t i o n s Using Filer 143 2 Tap New. The New screen appears. 3 Enter a name for the new folder. NOTE: The maximum number of characters for the name of a new folder also applies when renaming an existing folder. 4 Tap OK. To rena...

4 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r s u p p l e m e n t a r y a p p l i c a t i o n s Using Filer 144 Filer menus Filer menus are shown here for your reference only. Features that are not explained in this section are discussed elsewhere in this User Manual. Filer has two basic menus: File and Help; whe...

4 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r s u p p l e m e n t a r y a p p l i c a t i o n s Using Service Launcher 147 Using Service Launcher Use Service Launcher to view icons of applications under the Service category of Applications Launcher. These icons are displayed in the Personal Service screen. Simply...

4 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r s u p p l e m e n t a r y a p p l i c a t i o n s Using Backup 148 Using Backup Backup allows you to back up data files and applications from your handheld’s internal memory to a Memory Stick and to restore data back to your handheld. This feature enables you to manag...

4 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r s u p p l e m e n t a r y a p p l i c a t i o n s Using Backup 149 3 Tap OK. During the backup process, a progress screen displaying related backup information appears. Tap Cancel to stop the backup process. No files will be saved and the backup process will be disreg...

4 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r s u p p l e m e n t a r y a p p l i c a t i o n s Using Backup 150 2 In the Backup main screen, tap Partial Backup. The Partial Backup screen appears. 3 Tap OK. Elements in the Partial Backup progress screen are similar to those shown in the Complete Backup progress s...

4 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r s u p p l e m e n t a r y a p p l i c a t i o n s Using Backup 152 4 Tap OK. During the restore process, a progress screen appears displaying related information on the restore process. When the complete restore process is completed, a message box will appear to confi...

4 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r s u p p l e m e n t a r y a p p l i c a t i o n s Using Backup 153 The Partial Restore screen displays the same elements as the Complete Restore screen. 4 Tap OK. Elements in the Partial Restore progress screen are similar to those shown in the Complete Restore progre...

4 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r s u p p l e m e n t a r y a p p l i c a t i o n s Using Backup 154 3 Tap OK. A status screen appears to show deletion progress. When deletion is completed, a message box appears to confirm it. Backup menu Backup has only one menu—Options. Options menu The Options menu...

5 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r P C u t i l i t i e s Installing PC utilities 155 5 Working with your PC utilities Your handheld includes PC utilities designed to complement the functions of your handheld applications. • Palm Desktop software * • IntelliSync Lite * • Voice Converter - the use of thi...

5 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r P C u t i l i t i e s Using IntelliSync Lite 156 For more information on using this utility, refer to the Palm Desktop online help. To launch Palm Desktop 1 In the Windows taskbar, click the start Button. 2 Select Programs > Palm Desktop . Using IntelliSync Lite In...

5 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r P C u t i l i t i e s Using Voice Converter 157 Voice Converter toolbar Use the four command icons on the toolbar to easily perform basic application tasks. The Remove and Convert icons are disabled (grayed-out) when no file is selected in the source file list. NOTE: ...

5 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r P C u t i l i t i e s Using Voice Converter 158 To remove a source file from the source file list 1 In the source file list, select the file you want to remove. TIP: You can select and remove multiple files at the same time. 2 Click the Remove icon . TIP: You can also...

5 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r P C u t i l i t i e s Using Voice Converter 159 Voice Converter source file list The Voice Converter source file list displays four columns of information: Voice Converter menus Voice Converter menus are shown here for your reference only. Features that are not explai...

5 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r P C u t i l i t i e s Using WalkReader Converter 161 Using WalkReader Converter With WalkReader Converter, you can convert regular document files into Acer .pdb format files that you can access from your handheld using WalkReader. To launch WalkReader Converter 1 In t...

5 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r P C u t i l i t i e s Using WalkReader Converter 163 • If you selected multiple files, click the Open button. If an existing file in the source file list has the same filename and of the same file format as the file you intend to add, the dialog box below appears. Cli...

5 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r P C u t i l i t i e s Using WalkReader Converter 164 3 Click the Convert icon . If an existing eBook file in the destination folder has the same filename as the source file that is to be converted, the following dialog box appears: Click Yes to overwrite the existing ...

5 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r P C u t i l i t i e s Using WalkReader Converter 165 WalkReader Converter source file list The WalkReader Converter source file list displays six columns of information which include: WalkReader Converter menus WalkReader Converter menus are shown here for your refere...

5 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r P C u t i l i t i e s Using PhotoWiz Converter 169 Help menu Using PhotoWiz Converter Use PhotoWiz Converter to convert regular image files into a format viewable from your handheld using the PhotoWiz application. Converted images can be stored in three locations: • I...

5 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r P C u t i l i t i e s Using PhotoWiz Converter 170 Converting image files 1 Add image source files by doing either of the following: • Click the Add Files button, then from the Browse for Folder window, select the folder where the image source files are located, then ...

6 U s i n g t h e A t t e n t i o n M a n a g e r Insistent alarms 173 6 Using the Attention Manager Except for Calculator and Service Launcher, all applications in your handheld will try to get your attention with some sort of alarm whenever an previously set alarm reminder is activated. Attention ...

6 U s i n g t h e A t t e n t i o n M a n a g e r Insistent alarms 174 Using the Reminder command buttons The Reminder dialog screen has three buttons for responding to an alarm. Setting the alarm preferences You control the alarm preferences globally in the Alarm panel of the Prefs menu. Refer to &...

6 U s i n g t h e A t t e n t i o n M a n a g e r Insistent alarms 175 5 If you want alarms to sound, select a value for the following by tapping on their respective pick lists: Using the Reminders list screen The Reminder screen changes to display a list of items under two insistent alarm condition...

6 U s i n g t h e A t t e n t i o n M a n a g e r Subtle alarms 176 The Reminders list screen displays three buttons that are used to respond to all of the items in the list: Subtle alarms Some applications provide a visual, and an optional audible indication, but do not otherwise disrupt your workf...

7 M a n a g i n g y o u r d e s k t o p e m a i l Setting up Mail on your computer 177 7 Managing your desktop email Mail enables you to manage the email you send and receive through your computer’s email application. You can read, reply to, compose, and delete emails on your handheld once you have ...

7 M a n a g i n g y o u r d e s k t o p e m a i l Setting up Mail on your computer 179 5 Select one of the following options: NOTE: When you first set up Mail, Synchronize the Files is the default setting. • To turn off Mail, select Do Nothing and then select the Set As Default check box. 6 Click OK...

7 M a n a g i n g y o u r d e s k t o p e m a i l Viewing, creating, and replying to email 180 To open Mail • In Applications Launcher, tap the Mail icon to display the Mail list screen. Viewing, creating, and replying to email The Mail application lets you create emails that you can view, edit, and...

7 M a n a g i n g y o u r d e s k t o p e m a i l Viewing, creating, and replying to email 182 To close an email item • To close an email item, tap Done. Creating email items You create email items in Mail the same way you create email in your computer’s email application: • Identify the recipient o...

7 M a n a g i n g y o u r d e s k t o p e m a i l Viewing, creating, and replying to email 183 2 Enter the email address of the recipient, using the same format as you would from your computer’s email application. For example, if you are sending an email item to a user on the same network, you don’t...

7 M a n a g i n g y o u r d e s k t o p e m a i l Viewing, creating, and replying to email 185 6 Enter the text of your reply. 7 If you are forwarding the message, enter a recipient in the To field. 8 Tap Send to place your reply in the Outbox. See "Storing and editing email items" on page 1...

7 M a n a g i n g y o u r d e s k t o p e m a i l Viewing, creating, and replying to email 186 6 Tap Done to return to the New Message screen. Adding details to email items Before you send your email item, you can add additional information to the message if your computer’s email application support...

7 M a n a g i n g y o u r d e s k t o p e m a i l Viewing, creating, and replying to email 187 NOTE: The Priority and BCC setting must be set for each email item you create. 3 Tap OK. 4 If you selected the BCC option, in the New Message screen, tap the BCC field and enter an address. Creating a sign...

7 M a n a g i n g y o u r d e s k t o p e m a i l Storing and editing email items 188 3 Tap the Signature text field and enter the text of your signature. 4 Tap OK. Storing and editing email items Sending an email item from your device stores it in the Outbox folder until you perform a HotSync opera...

7 M a n a g i n g y o u r d e s k t o p e m a i l Storing and editing email items 189 To edit an unsent email item 1 In the Mail list, tap Outbox from the pick list in the upper right corner of the screen. 2 Tap the email item you want to retrieve. 3 Tap Edit then change the email item as desired. 4...

7 M a n a g i n g y o u r d e s k t o p e m a i l Storing and editing email items 190 To save an email item as a draft 1 Create an email item. 2 Choose from the following options: • Tap the Menu icon , tap Message, and then tap Save Draft. • In the New Message screen, tap Cancel, and then tap Yes at...

7 M a n a g i n g y o u r d e s k t o p e m a i l Storing and editing email items 191 2 Tap the email draft you want to display. 3 Tap Edit. 4 Enter any changes. 5 Choose from the following options: • To resave the draft in the Draft folder, tap the Menu icon , tap Message, and tap Save Draft; or ta...

7 M a n a g i n g y o u r d e s k t o p e m a i l Deleting email items 193 To retrieve an email item from the Filed folder 1 In the Mail list, tap Filed from the pick list in the upper right corner of the screen. 2 Tap the email item you want to restore. 3 Only for email items filed for sending, tap...

7 M a n a g i n g y o u r d e s k t o p e m a i l Deleting email items 194 To display a prompt before an email item is deleted 1 Tap the Menu icon . 2 Tap Options, and then tap Preferences. 3 To display a prompt, tap the Confirm deleted message check box. To restore an email item by moving it out of...

7 M a n a g i n g y o u r d e s k t o p e m a i l Deleting email items 196 • If you received the email item that you deleted, tap Undelete to move the selected item to the Inbox and mark it as Read. To purge the contents of the Deleted folder 1 Tap the Menu icon . 2 Tap Message. 3 Tap Purge Deleted....

7 M a n a g i n g y o u r d e s k t o p e m a i l Categorising and sorting email items 197 Categorising and sorting email items You can display email items by the folders provided for categorising mail, and according to the email date. NOTE: By default, the Date column is hidden in the Mail list to ...

7 M a n a g i n g y o u r d e s k t o p e m a i l Categorising and sorting email items 198 To display the Date column in email items 1 In the Mail list, tap Show. 2 Tap the Show Date check box to select it. 3 Tap OK. To sort the email list 1 In the Mail list, tap Show. 2 Tap the Sort by pick list an...

7 M a n a g i n g y o u r d e s k t o p e m a i l Managing your email application with HotSync 199 Managing your email application with HotSync You can manage your email application more effectively by selecting HotSync options to control which email items to download when you synchronise your handh...

7 M a n a g i n g y o u r d e s k t o p e m a i l Managing your email application with HotSync 200 3 Tap the Settings for pick list, and select Local HotSync or Remote HotSync. For more information on Local and Remote HotSync operations, refer to page 213. 4 Tap the filtering option you want to appl...

7 M a n a g i n g y o u r d e s k t o p e m a i l Managing your email application with HotSync 201 To access the special filter screen • In the HotSync Options screen, tap Filter. To create the special filter settings 1 In the HotSync Options dialog box, choose from the following filter options: • R...

7 M a n a g i n g y o u r d e s k t o p e m a i l Managing your email application with HotSync 202 • To define a filter string, fill-out the To, From, and Subject fields. • Truncate . To stop long email items from downloading. Tap the button and then specify a number of characters, between 250 and 8...

7 M a n a g i n g y o u r d e s k t o p e m a i l Managing your email application with HotSync 203 When you define a string, your handheld searches for any instance of that sequence of characters. For example, if you define a filter that retrieves only email items with the string "info", app...

8 B e a m i n g i n f o r m a t i o n Beaming a business card 207 8 Beaming information Your handheld is equipped with an IR (infrared) port that you can use to beam information to another Palm OS handheld that is close by and also has an IR port. The IR port is located at the top of the your handhe...

8 B e a m i n g i n f o r m a t i o n Beaming an application 208 • Tap Beam to beam an individual item. • In the Address Book application only, tap Beam Business Card. • Press the Address Book application button for about two seconds to beam your business card. • Tap Beam Category (for records that ...

8 B e a m i n g i n f o r m a t i o n Receiving beamed information 210 Receiving beamed information To receive beamed information: 1 Turn on your handheld. 2 Point the IR port directly at the IR port of the transmitting handheld to open the Beam Status dialog box. 3 A dialog box will appear to confi...

8 B e a m i n g i n f o r m a t i o n Turning off beaming 211 Turning off beaming To turn beaming on or off 1 In the All or System category of Applications Launcher, tap the Prefs icon . 2 In the pick list in the upper right corner, tap General. 3 In the General Preferences panel, tap the Beam Recei...

9 E x c h a n g i n g a n d u p d a t i n g d a t a u s i n g H o t S y n c o p e r a t i o n s Performing a HotSync operation 213 9 Exchanging and updating data using HotSync operations HotSync ® technology lets you synchronise—exchange and update—data between one or more Acer handhelds and Palm De...

9 E x c h a n g i n g a n d u p d a t i n g d a t a u s i n g H o t S y n c o p e r a t i o n s Performing a HotSync operation 214 4 Click New. 5 Enter a name for the profile. 6 Click OK. Performing a local HotSync operation The following steps assume that you have already installed the Palm Desktop...

9 E x c h a n g i n g a n d u p d a t i n g d a t a u s i n g H o t S y n c o p e r a t i o n s Selecting HotSync setup options 216 5 Wait for a message on your handheld’s screen indicating that the process is complete. 6 When the HotSync process is complete, you can remove your handheld from the cr...

9 E x c h a n g i n g a n d u p d a t i n g d a t a u s i n g H o t S y n c o p e r a t i o n s Customising HotSync application settings 218 6 Click the Modem tab to display the modem settings and adjust the options as needed. 7 If you are attached to a network, click the Network tab to display the ...

9 E x c h a n g i n g a n d u p d a t i n g d a t a u s i n g H o t S y n c o p e r a t i o n s IR HotSync operations 220 10 Click Done to activate your settings. IR HotSync operations Your handheld is equipped with an infrared (IR) port that supports the IrCOMM implementation of the standards for i...

9 E x c h a n g i n g a n d u p d a t i n g d a t a u s i n g H o t S y n c o p e r a t i o n s IR HotSync operations 221 • If the Infrared icon is visible, perform the following steps: a Double-click the Infrared icon . b Click the Options tab. c Select Enable infrared communication. The COM port l...

9 E x c h a n g i n g a n d u p d a t i n g d a t a u s i n g H o t S y n c o p e r a t i o n s IR HotSync operations 223 2 In the pop-up menu, make sure Infrared is checked. The HotSync Manager is now enabled to perform infrared communication between your computer and your handheld. Performing an I...

9 E x c h a n g i n g a n d u p d a t i n g d a t a u s i n g H o t S y n c o p e r a t i o n s Performing a HotSync operation via a network 225 Performing a HotSync operation via a network When you use the Network HotSync software, you can take advantage of the LAN and WAN connectivity available in...

9 E x c h a n g i n g a n d u p d a t i n g d a t a u s i n g H o t S y n c o p e r a t i o n s Performing a HotSync operation via a network 228 11 Tap Options, then Conduit Setup. 12 In the Conduit Setup dialog box, tap the check boxes to deselect the files and applications that you do not want to ...

9 E x c h a n g i n g a n d u p d a t i n g d a t a u s i n g H o t S y n c o p e r a t i o n s Using File Link 229 Using File Link The File Link feature lets you import Address Book and Memo Pad information into your handheld from a separate external file such as a company phone list. HotSync Manag...

1 0 S e t t i n g p r e f e r e n c e s f o r y o u r A c e r h a n d h e l d 231 10 Setting preferences for your Acer handheld Using the Preferences dialog box, you can customise the configuration options of your handheld. These options include: Alarm Set preferences for alarm reminders including s...

1 0 S e t t i n g p r e f e r e n c e s f o r y o u r A c e r h a n d h e l d Opening Preferences 232 Opening Preferences You set preferences to customise your device. To access a Preferences panel, do the following: 1 In the All or System category of Applications Launcher, tap the Prefs icon . Scre...

1 0 S e t t i n g p r e f e r e n c e s f o r y o u r A c e r h a n d h e l d Alarm preferences 233 To set the alarm LED settings You can set alarms in Date Book and Clock to remind yourself of important appointments or events. When you enable the LED settings, the LED indicator on the front panel o...

1 0 S e t t i n g p r e f e r e n c e s f o r y o u r A c e r h a n d h e l d Buttons preferences 234 Buttons preferences Buttons Preferences let you assign different applications to the buttons on the front panel of your handheld, and to the HotSync button on the cradle. For example, if you find th...

1 0 S e t t i n g p r e f e r e n c e s f o r y o u r A c e r h a n d h e l d Buttons preferences 235 2 Tap the function that you want the Multi-function button to serve. • Back Function (default setting) – When used in an open application, it switches the screen to the previous one. – When used in ...

1 0 S e t t i n g p r e f e r e n c e s f o r y o u r A c e r h a n d h e l d Connection preferences 237 2 Tap the pick list next to the HotSync button you want to assign. 3 Tap the application you want to assign to that button. The default setting for each button is the HotSync setting, which means...

1 0 S e t t i n g p r e f e r e n c e s f o r y o u r A c e r h a n d h e l d Connection preferences 238 Connection Types There are five basic types of connections you can choose from when configuring your preferences. They are described here: Standard Modem This connection type defines a connection...

1 0 S e t t i n g p r e f e r e n c e s f o r y o u r A c e r h a n d h e l d Connection preferences 239 Other possible connection types: To modify Connection preferences 1 In the Connections Preferences panel, tap a connection option to select it. 2 Tap Edit... to display the Edit Connection screen...

1 0 S e t t i n g p r e f e r e n c e s f o r y o u r A c e r h a n d h e l d Date & Time preferences 242 10 If necessary, edit the Init String text to change the modem setup string. 11 Tap OK through each screen until you are returned to the Connection Preferences panel. Date & Time prefere...

1 0 S e t t i n g p r e f e r e n c e s f o r y o u r A c e r h a n d h e l d Digitizer preferences 244 4 Tap OK. TIP: Choose the time zone from the list that corresponds to where you are. When you travel, use this dialog to change time zones. If you are not sure what time zone you are in, find out ...

1 0 S e t t i n g p r e f e r e n c e s f o r y o u r A c e r h a n d h e l d Formats preferences 245 Setting default country The default country adjusts the time, date, and number formats, as well as the starting day of the week. To choose a default country 1 Tap the Preset To pick list. 2 Tap a co...

1 0 S e t t i n g p r e f e r e n c e s f o r y o u r A c e r h a n d h e l d General preferences 247 General preferences The General Preferences panel enables you to set the auto shut-off interval; the Stay on in Cradle feature, sounds and volume, the Beam Receive feature, and the Backlight Power S...

1 0 S e t t i n g p r e f e r e n c e s f o r y o u r A c e r h a n d h e l d General preferences 248 Setting the sounds and volumes Your handheld uses a variety of sounds. You can control the sound and volume for system alerts and game sounds using the General Preferences panel. To set the system a...

1 0 S e t t i n g p r e f e r e n c e s f o r y o u r A c e r h a n d h e l d General preferences 249 Turning Beam Receive on and off You can choose to turn off the Beam Receive feature. This prohibits anyone from beaming information to your handheld. It also results to a slight saving in battery po...

1 0 S e t t i n g p r e f e r e n c e s f o r y o u r A c e r h a n d h e l d HiDensity preferences 250 Setting the backlight power saving mode You can choose to activate the power saving mode for the backlight to minimize battery consumption. To set the backlight power saving mode • By default, the...

1 0 S e t t i n g p r e f e r e n c e s f o r y o u r A c e r h a n d h e l d Network preferences 251 Network preferences The TCP/IP software that is included in your handheld’s operating system lets you connect with remote Internet Service Providers (ISPs) or dial-in (remote access) servers, using ...

1 0 S e t t i n g p r e f e r e n c e s f o r y o u r A c e r h a n d h e l d Network preferences 255 c. Enter your calling card number. 12 When you have finished setting up your phone number, tap OK. Connecting to your ISP or dial-in service Once you have set the Connection and Network preferences,...

1 0 S e t t i n g p r e f e r e n c e s f o r y o u r A c e r h a n d h e l d Network preferences 256 If you use one of the predefined service templates, you probably only need to enter your user name and telephone number. If you create a new service template, you may have to provide additional info...

1 0 S e t t i n g p r e f e r e n c e s f o r y o u r A c e r h a n d h e l d Network preferences 259 4 From the Service menu, tap Delete. 5 From the confirmation dialog box that appears, tap OK. Entering DNS numbers and IP addresses The Internet uses the Domain Naming System (DNS) to translate the ...

1 0 S e t t i n g p r e f e r e n c e s f o r y o u r A c e r h a n d h e l d Network preferences 260 3 Choose one of the following options: • If your system doesn’t require a DNS or you are not sure whether it does, leave the DNS field blank. • To enter the Primary DNS number: – Tap the space to th...

1 0 S e t t i n g p r e f e r e n c e s f o r y o u r A c e r h a n d h e l d Network preferences 261 • If your IP address is permanently assigned: – Tap the IP Address check box to deselect it. – In the permanent IP address field, tap the space to the left of the first period, and enter the first s...

1 0 S e t t i n g p r e f e r e n c e s f o r y o u r A c e r h a n d h e l d Network preferences 263 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 until you have completed the login script. 6 Tap OK. 7 Tap OK in the Details dialog box. Using non-ASCII characters in login scripts If you know how to write custom scripts wi...

1 0 S e t t i n g p r e f e r e n c e s f o r y o u r A c e r h a n d h e l d Network preferences 264 For example, the string “wait for Joe<cr><lf>” waits to receive Joe, followed by a carriage return and line feed from the remote computer, before executing the next command in the script...

1 0 S e t t i n g p r e f e r e n c e s f o r y o u r A c e r h a n d h e l d Owner preferences 265 To expand the display of progress messages during login 1 In the Network Preferences panel, tap Connect. 2 To see the expanded Service Connection Progress messages, press the lower half of the Scroll ...

1 0 S e t t i n g p r e f e r e n c e s f o r y o u r A c e r h a n d h e l d Owner preferences 266 To change owner preferences on your Acer handheld • In the Owner Preferences panel, enter the text you want to associate with your handheld. If you enter more text than can fit on one screen, a scroll...

1 0 S e t t i n g p r e f e r e n c e s f o r y o u r A c e r h a n d h e l d Phone preferences 267 Phone preferences Your handheld can be connected to a GSM mobile phone to give you wireless access to email and the Internet. Depending on the type and model of your phone, your handheld can communica...

1 0 S e t t i n g p r e f e r e n c e s f o r y o u r A c e r h a n d h e l d ShortCuts preferences 268 NOTE: The initialization string is dependent on the carrier hardware, rather than the type of phone. 6 Tap OK. 7 In the Confirmation screen, choose whether you want this configuration to be the de...

1 1 F r e q u e n t l y A s k e d Q u e s t i o n s 271 11 Frequently Asked Questions If you encounter a problem with your Acer handheld, do not call Technical Support until you have reviewed the following list of frequently asked questions, and you have also reviewed the following: • The README fil...

1 1 F r e q u e n t l y A s k e d Q u e s t i o n s Software installation problems 272 Software installation problems Problem Solution I cannot install the Palm Desktop software on my Windows computer. Try the following: 1 Disable any virus scanning software on your computer. 2 Press Ctrl-Alt-Delete...

1 1 F r e q u e n t l y A s k e d Q u e s t i o n s Operating problems 273 Operating problems Problem Solution I don’t see anything on my handheld screen. Try each of these in turn: • Press an application button to ensure your handheld is turned on. • Tap the Brightness Control icon on the upper-lef...

1 1 F r e q u e n t l y A s k e d Q u e s t i o n s Tapping and writing problems 274 Tapping and writing problems Problem Solution The LED indicator is not blinking when alarms occur. Check the Alarm LED setting. See "To set the alarm LED settings" on page 233. My handheld has frozen. Perfor...

1 1 F r e q u e n t l y A s k e d Q u e s t i o n s Application problems 275 Application problems Problem Solution I tapped the Today button, but it does not show the correct date. Your handheld is not set to the current date. Make sure the Set Date box in the Date & Time Preferences panel displ...

1 1 F r e q u e n t l y A s k e d Q u e s t i o n s HotSync problems 276 HotSync problems Problem Solution I cannot do a HotSync operation; what should I check to make sure I am doing it correctly? • Make sure the cradle/cable is connected securely. On a Windows computer, try these steps: • Check th...

1 1 F r e q u e n t l y A s k e d Q u e s t i o n s Beaming problems 278 Beaming problems When I perform a HotSync operation, my information does not transfer to Palm Desktop software. • If you have performed a HotSync operation successfully, but you cannot find the data from your handheld on Palm D...

1 1 F r e q u e n t l y A s k e d Q u e s t i o n s Recharging problems 279 Recharging problems Password problems Problem Solution When I place my handheld in the cradle, the LED indicator does not go on. • Confirm that your handheld is well seated in the cradle, • Confirm that your AC adapter is pr...

1 1 F r e q u e n t l y A s k e d Q u e s t i o n s Technical support 280 Technical support If, after reviewing the sources listed at the beginning of this appendix, you cannot solve your problem, contact us at http://www.acer.com/. Before requesting support, please experiment a bit to reproduce and...

281 Index A Address Book creating entries 56 menus 60 top-of-list entry 57 addresses displaying entries 57 editing 59 entering 56 selecting 57 sorting 59 alarms insistent 173 setting 48 sound effects 174 subtle 176 applications categorising 12 creating a new category 13 customising for HotSync 218 g...