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Quick Guide for

Acer n20 Handheld

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Page 1: ...Quick Guide for Acer n20 Handheld...

Page 2: ...tary documents and publications No part of this publication may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic mechanical photocopy recording or other...

Page 3: ...view 4 Left view 6 Top view 7 Bottom view 8 Preparing to use your Acer n20 8 Installing the Microsoft ActiveSync software 9 Installing the battery pack 10 Connecting the cradle 12 Charging your Acer n...

Page 4: ...ata in your Acer n20 27 Using the input panel 27 Writing on the screen 28 To write on the screen 28 Drawing on the screen 28 To create a drawing 29 Recording a message 29 To create a recording 29 To p...

Page 5: ...nformation related to both business and personal tasks Use the Microsoft Pocket PC 2002 software to perform organising and computing tasks Synchronise the information on your computer with the informa...

Page 6: ...r using your handheld The Acer n20 Handheld Help To view Help tap and then Help Programs on your handheld Additional programs that can be installed on your handheld The Acer n20 Handheld Companion CD...

Page 7: ...t calculator or other small electronic device 3 Take care not to drop your handheld or subject it to any strong impact Do not place your handheld in your back pocket if you sit on it you may damage it...

Page 8: ...reset will erase all records and entries stored in your handheld Never perform a hard reset unless a soft reset does not correct your problem When you perform your next ActiveSync operation you can r...

Page 9: ...rm a hard reset the current date and time are retained Formats preferences and other settings are restored to their factory default settings Locking your Acer n20 Your handheld is not just a financial...

Page 10: ...ord 1 Tap Settings 2 On the Personal tab tap Password 3 Select a password option Simple 4 digit password Strong alphanumeric password 4 Define the period of inactivity before the lock password will be...

Page 11: ...cale technology System memory 64 MB SDRAM for application storage 32 MB Flash ROM for operating system Microsoft Pocket PC 2002 Premium with Microsoft Outlook 2000 Display 3 8 Reflective TFT LCD Thin...

Page 12: ...Type II slot Standard USB host connector Battery pack Removable and rechargeable Lithium polymer battery Acer n20 1000 mAH capacity battery pack Acer n20w 2000 mAH capacity battery pack Operation time...

Page 13: ...scrolling in various menus and applications Quick buttons to easily launch commonly used applications Start button for one tap access to all available applications Hold switch lets you lock all butto...

Page 14: ...it is on LED status description Flashing green Charging handheld Steady green Charging is complete Flashing red Alarm indicator email is received 2 Stylus holder Secures the stylus to your handheld T...

Page 15: ...Refer to the Acer n20 Handheld Manual for instructions To activate the backlight Press the power button and hold it down for about two seconds Release the button when the backlight turns on 4 Quick bu...

Page 16: ...tion 1 Record button Activates the Microsoft Pocket PC s Record program 2 Scroll wheel Scroll one page up or down to display the text and other information that extends beyond the area of the LCD touc...

Page 17: ...ory install add on applications or use audio or text files stored in it for use with internal applications You can also use it to back up data from your handheld 2 Earphone jack Connects to audio line...

Page 18: ...held No Component Description 1 Acer Versatile Connector Connects your handheld to the cradle which in turn connects to the back of your computer and through the AC adapter to the wall current This al...

Page 19: ...le only after you have finished installing ActiveSync If you don t have Microsoft Outlook 98 installed please install Microsoft Outlook 2000 now It is recommended that users choosing to install Micros...

Page 20: ...on how to use the software If at any time you would like to restart this setup program simply re insert the CD into the CD ROM drive Installing the battery pack Your handheld uses a removable and rec...

Page 21: ...y pack reinstallation unless you intend to perform a hard reset For more information on performing a hard reset refer to page viii 4 Insert the battery pack into the battery bay a then slide the batte...

Page 22: ...on the internal memory of your handheld Connecting the cradle The cradle that comes with your handheld enables you to charge your handheld as well as synchronise the information on your handheld with...

Page 23: ...an use your handheld for eight straight hours of operation before you need to recharge the battery To charge your handheld You use the cradle to charge your handheld Connect the AC adapter connector t...

Page 24: ...your data then recharge the battery If your handheld shuts down i e battery is completely drained out you have about 30 minutes to recharge the battery before you lose all data on your handheld s inte...

Page 25: ...held by pressing the power button on the front panel 2 Follow the onscreen instructions to set up your handheld Performing the first synchronisation process After completing the setup procedures you c...

Page 26: ...or instructions refer to page 12 2 Insert your handheld in the cradle The bottom edge of your handheld should align smoothly with the cradle when it is inserted properly 3 Plug the cradle s USB connec...

Page 27: ...ns and the stylus Your handheld has hardware buttons that control actions and scroll functions and a stylus for selecting items and entering information On your handheld the stylus replaces the mouse...

Page 28: ...witch to a program Tap to view notification messages Tap to view connection status Tap to change date and time Tap to open an item Tap to change volume or mute all sounds Status icon Description Turns...

Page 29: ...Use the command bar at the bottom of the screen to perform tasks in programs The command bar includes menu names buttons and the Input Panel button To create a new item in the current program tap New...

Page 30: ...d an email message to a contact The actions in the pop up menus vary from program to program To access a pop up menu 1 Tap and hold the stylus on the item that you want to perform the action on 2 When...

Page 31: ...minder types and sounds for your handheld tap and then Settings In the Personal tab tap Sounds Notifications The options you choose here are applied globally in your handheld Customising your Acer n20...

Page 32: ...rned on Password Set a password to prevent unauthorized access to your handheld Sounds Notification Select the types of action you want to hear sounds for and define how you want to be notified about...

Page 33: ...ough memory The most popular place to find software for your handheld is on the Pocket PC Web site http www microsoft com mobile pocketpc You could add programs to your handheld either by using Active...

Page 34: ...atures allow you to install additional applications increase system memory perform backup procedures use a variety of peripheral devices and connect to the Internet or to a network NOTE In using any p...

Page 35: ...system sound this will signal that the card is already properly seated within the slot To remove a Memory Stick 1 Hold your handheld securely 2 Release the card from the slot by using your thumb to pu...

Page 36: ...u to easily attach and use such peripheral hardware devices as a modem a portable keyboard or a Global Positioning System GPS receiver You can also use the Versatile Connector to take advantage of the...

Page 37: ...y information from your computer to your handheld For instructions on using Microsoft ActiveSync toenter data into your handheld refer to the Acer n20 Handheld Manual Using the input panel Use the inp...

Page 38: ...and format what you ve written and convert the information to text at a later time To write on the screen Tap the Pen button to switch to writing mode This action displays lines on the screen to help...

Page 39: ...resize a drawing refer to the Acer n20 Handheld Manual Recording a message In any program where you can write or draw on the screen you can also quickly capture thoughts reminders and phone numbers by...

Page 40: ...e Recording toolbar The new recording appears in the note list or as an embedded icon To play a recording Tap it in the list or tap its icon in the note Using My Text When using Inbox or MSN Messenger...

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