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Acer beTouch E140

User Guide

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Page 1: ...1 Acer beTouch E140 User Guide ...

Page 2: ...User Guide First issue 11 2010 Acer beTouch E140 Smartphone Model number __________________________________ Serial number ___________________________________ Date of purchase ________________________________ Place of purchase ________________________________ ...

Page 3: ...s of this Agreement 7 Transfer your rights under this Agreement to any third parties 8 Export the Software in contravention of applicable export laws and regulations or i sell export re export transfer divert disclose technical data or dispose of any Software to any prohibited person entity or destination including without limitation Cuba Iran North Korea Sudan and Syria or ii use any Software for...

Page 4: ...GES THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU TERMINATION Without prejudice to any other rights Acer may immediately terminate this Agreement without notice if you fail to comply with any terms and conditions of this Agreement In such event you must 1 Cease all use of the Software 2 Destroy or return to Acer the original and all copies of the Software and 3 Delete the Software from all phones on w...

Page 5: ...e first time 12 Locking your smartphone 12 Using the touchscreen 13 The onscreen keyboard 13 The Home screen 15 Managing contacts Managing your contacts 19 Making Calls Before making a call 20 Making a call 20 The voice call screen 21 Onscreen call options 21 Messaging Creating a new message 23 Replying to a message 23 MMS messages 24 Going online Browsing the Internet 26 Setting up Email 27 Onlin...

Page 6: ... urFooz 33 Connecting to a PC 35 Multimedia playback 36 Resetting your smartphone 40 Accessories and Tips Using the headset 41 Using a Bluetooth headset 41 Inserting a microSD Card 41 Appendix FAQ and troubleshooting 42 Other sources of help 43 Warnings and precautions 43 Emergency calls 46 Disposal and recycling information 46 Taking care of your smartphone 47 Specifications 48 Regulatory informa...

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Page 8: ... 9 10 11 7 8 12 15 16 13 14 No Item Description 1 3 5 mm headphone jack Connects to stereo headphones 2 Touchscreen 2 8 inch 320 x 240 pixel touchscreen to display data phone content and enter information 3 Home button Returns to the Home screen press and hold to view recently used applications tap an icon to open the associated program 4 Search button Opens the Google search function 5 Talk Send ...

Page 9: ... button Goes back one menu step close the keyboard 9 Menu button Opens the option menu 10 LED indicator Indicates battery level and event status 11 Phone speaker Emits audio from your smartphone suitable for holding to your ear 12 Volume up down button Increases or decreases the phone volume 13 Microphone Internal microphone 14 Micro USB connector Connects to a USB cable charger 15 Handsfree speak...

Page 10: ...harge the battery to full capacity Connect the AC adapter cord to the micro USB connector on your smartphone Removing the battery 1 2 Open the battery compartment as shown in Installing the battery on page 9 Lift the battery out of the compartment using the clip on the top of the battery Replace the battery cover as described above Installing a SIM and microSD Card To take full advantage of your s...

Page 11: ...SIM and microSD Card as shown 4 Replace the battery and battery cover Note Ensure that the microSD Card is inserted all the way into the card slot SIM card lock Your smartphone may come with a SIM card lock i e you will only be able to use the SIM card provided by your network operator To cancel the SIM lock contact your network provider ...

Page 12: ...tap Back and then Skip the connection step Creating multiple Google accounts You can create and easily access multiple Google accounts Tap Settings Accounts sync settings Add account Entering your PIN When you install a SIM card for the first time you may need to enter a PIN using the onscreen number pad Important Depending on your settings you may be required to enter your PIN each time you switc...

Page 13: ...p and hold Tap and hold an item to see a list of actions available for that item On the pop up menu that appears tap the action you want to perform Scroll To scroll up or down the screen simply drag your finger up or down the screen in the direction that you want to scroll The onscreen keyboard When you tap a text box to enter text the onscreen keyboard will automatically display Changing the text...

Page 14: ... Function Description Languages Set the languages that will be available Keyboard layouts Select the keyboard layout you prefer There are three layouts available Keyboard A full QWERTY keyboard Reduced keyboard Two letters are available on each key Tap and hold the key to select a letter including special characters Phone keypad Three letters are available on each key Tap and hold the key to selec...

Page 15: ...artphone you will see some icons on the screen At the bottom of the screen are icons to launch the Phone application the Applications tab and the Browser The Applications tab lists all the applications you have installed Tap the tab to open the Applications tab Tap an icon to open the application Tap and hold the Applications tab icon to view the five homescreens as thumbnails Multitasking You can...

Page 16: ...op of the screen This area contains a variety of icons to inform you of your phone s status The left side of the Notification area displays event icons that indicate a new event such as a new message The icons on the right side indicate signal strength connection battery status and the time Drag the Notification area down the screen or tap the area to view more information about new events Icon De...

Page 17: ...b that appears at the bottom of the screen Adding or removing shortcuts or widgets To add shortcuts or widgets tap and hold anywhere on the Home screen to open the Add to Home screen menu Tap Shortcuts to open a list of quick links to applications and settings you can add to the Home screen HSPA connected Downloading data 3G connected You may make a call Connected to a 2G network You may make a ca...

Page 18: ...various information You can also add folders to your Home screen There are some pre defined folders available or you can add a New folder The new folder will be placed on your Home screen called Folder To change the name of the folder tap to open it Tap and hold the name bar at the top of the folder window to open a dialog box that will allow you to rename the folder ...

Page 19: ...s Press the Menu button to open the menu Adding a contact Tap New contact to add a new contact To create a contact you will be asked to enter the contact s Given and Family name Phone numbers Email addresses IM addresses Postal addresses You may also Enter information such as organizations the contact belongs to Any personal notes about the contact Set a ringtone Send any calls from this contact d...

Page 20: ...ved dialed and missed calls Tap a number to view the call details To redial any number in the call history select the number and tap You may also tap and hold the number to open a menu with other options Call the number Edit number before call Send text message Add to contacts or Remove from call log Missed calls will be displayed by the call indicator on the top of your phone and in the Notificat...

Page 21: ...umber pad until appears onscreen Warning International call rates can vary greatly depending on the country you are calling and your network provider We suggest you check all call rates with your network provider to avoid excessive phone bills If you are using your smartphone abroad roaming charges will apply Consult your network provider for roaming rates specific to the country you are visiting ...

Page 22: ...o switch the microphone back on Saving a dialed number to contacts You can save a number you have dialed to your contacts for future use 1 Select the number from the Call log tab and tap Add to contacts 2 Tap Create new contact and select how to complete the action Please refer to Adding a contact on page 19 Conference calls If you have one call on hold and another online you can combine both call...

Page 23: ...r message in the text box labeled Type to compose Note SMS messages may be up to 160 characters long If your message is longer than 160 characters it will be sent as multiple linked messages Most phones will automatically join the linked messages to present the recipient with a single long message however some older phones do not have this ability Press the Menu button to see what options are avai...

Page 24: ...rofile for you based on information retrieved from your provider Tip Ask your network provider for the necessary information if you need to manually set up the MMS profile Receiving MMS messages When a new MMS message arrives a message icon appears at the top of the screen and a notification message is displayed 1 Open Messaging to view a summary of the message 2 Tap Download to download the messa...

Page 25: ...the message to view the content 4 Press the Menu button and tap Reply to reply to the message The message window will appear Simple text replies will be sent as SMS messages If you wish to attach a file press the Menu button and tap Attach You will be presented with a menu of options 5 When you have finished composing the message press the Menu button and tap Send ...

Page 26: ...w window from the menu that opens Tap Windows to view all the windows that are open You can zoom in or out of pages by double tapping the selected part of the screen or by using the zoom bar that appears when you tap the screen Tap and hold an item on a page to open a contextual menu Voice Search Note Voice search is available only in some regions With voice actions you can send text messages plac...

Page 27: ...nbox Online applications Your smartphone has a variety of applications installed on it from the factory Note Applications installed may vary according to your region These applications may include Acer Sync Sync your data between your computer and the Google servers Facebook View your Facebook profile and keep up to date with your friends Maps Get easy to follow directions using Google Maps YouTub...

Page 28: ... the application You will be told which services on your phone that the application has access to Tap OK to proceed with the installation You may keep track of the download progress from the Notification Area Important Some applications may require payment before you can download them You will need to have a Google Checkout account in order to pay for these applications Uninstalling downloaded app...

Page 29: ...a icons and indicators In the camera window use the zoom slider at the bottom of the screen to adjust the zoom The three icons to the left allow you to switch between the camera and camcorder modes and view the gallery To adjust other settings tap the screen or Menu button The number in the top right corner shows how many more photos can be stored or the maximum duration for a video To adjust the ...

Page 30: ... have adjusted the parameters described above 2 Frame your subject and steady your smartphone and zoom in or out as needed 3 Press the 5 way navigation key to begin recording 4 Press the 5 way navigation key to stop recording Supported formats Viewing photos and videos After you have taken your photo or video it is automatically saved Once you have taken a photo or video you can view it in Gallery...

Page 31: ...e power button until you get the phone options menu 2 Tap Airplane mode to switch it ON or OFF Activating or deactivating connections Open the applications tab and tap Settings Wireless networks to manage your connection settings Each connection icon will be highlighted when turned on Important If your phone is in Airplane mode the option to turn Bluetooth on will be disabled Please refer to Putti...

Page 32: ...ch for available networks Item Description Airplane mode Disable all wireless connections so you can safely use this device onboard an aircraft Wi Fi Turn the Wi Fi function on or off Wi Fi settings Set up and manage your wireless access points Bluetooth Turn the Bluetooth function on or off Bluetooth settings Manage your Bluetooth connections set a device name and discoverability VPN settings Set...

Page 33: ...le devices You may be asked to enter a PIN on both devices to establish the connection Phone settings Many phone settings are automatically configured by your smartphone when you insert a SIM card The device will communicate with your provider and automatically obtain all necessary settings such as network name voice mail and text message center numbers You can also view and modify these settings ...

Page 34: ...email address password and required user information The email and password you enter will be used to sign into your urFooz account Managing your avatar Now that you have created your Fooz avatar go to Fooz World and personalize your Fooz card or your portable profile Select Profile Apps to fill in your profile and other information such as bookmarks of your social network profiles and favorite we...

Page 35: ...on your smartphone 2 Plug the USB client connector into an available USB port on your computer 3 Tap the USB icon in the notification bar and next to Mobile network sharing tap On 4 Alternatively you can tap Menu Settings Wireless network settings Tethering portable hotspot and then tap USB tethering Wi Fi hotspot You can turn your smartphone into a portable Wi Fi hotspot to share your mobile Inte...

Page 36: ...lly synchronize an item tap the item Note You need a Google account to sync your calendar and appointments Acer Sync Acer Sync allows you to easily synchronize your contacts calendar photos and videos between your smartphone PC and corresponding Google services Download and install Acer Sync and Acer PIM for the PC from http mobile acer com Multimedia playback Your smartphone comes supplied with a...

Page 37: ...owsing albums Once Spinlets is opened you will see a display of featured albums Browse this display by sliding your finger horizontally left or right and select an album by tapping it Browsing genres To browse the Gallery by genre tap the Genres button on the bottom left corner of the screen You will see a new screen with a list of different genres Tap on the genre you wish to view Sort To sort th...

Page 38: ...hrough email Tap Share It at the top right corner of the Spinlet select Send it and enter your name and your friend s email address Note Fuhu Spinlets Spinlet urFooz Fooz Avatars Fooz Creator Fooz Card and Fooz World are trademarks or registered trademarks of Fuhu Inc in the U S and or other countries Media server Your phone can act as a digital media server using uPnP technology This means that y...

Page 39: ...bel Changing language and text options Set your location and language input preferences by opening the Applications tab and going to Settings Language keyboard Managing applications App 2 SD When installing an application you may have a choice to install the program to the internal memory or installed memory card Note Not all programs support App 2 SD Please see application specifications for comp...

Page 40: ...d when buttons are pressed or the screen is tapped Note Before performing a reset ensure that your smartphone is not locked Press any key or tap the screen to see if the phone responds Clean boot A clean boot will restore your smartphone to the factory settings Warning You should only perform a clean boot when all other options have failed to restore your smartphone to an operational state Warning...

Page 41: ...eadsets This allows you to use the unit handsfree when making calls without the inconvenience of wires Creating a new access point When you need to add another GPRS 3G EDGE connection on your phone obtain the access point name and settings including username and password if required from your wireless service provider 1 Open the application menu and tap Settings Wireless networks Mobile networks A...

Page 42: ...es You may be trying to play a file that is not supported Refer to Multimedia on page 48 for more information System information and performance How do I check the OS version of my device Tap Menu Settings About phone to check the OS version Kernel build number and other hardware and software information Power I couldn t turn on the device The battery power may be depleted Recharge the device Refe...

Page 43: ...s exercising or in any vibrating environment which may cause a short circuit or damage and even a risk of explosion from the battery pack CAUTION when listening to music To protect your hearing follow these instructions Increase the volume gradually until you can hear clearly and comfortably Do not increase the volume level after your ears have adjusted Do not listen to music at high volumes for e...

Page 44: ...the battery only for its intended purpose Never use any charger or battery that is damaged Do not short circuit the battery Accidental short circuiting can occur when a metallic object such as a coin clip or pen causes direct connection of the positive and negative terminals of the battery These look like metal strips on the battery This might happen for example when you carry a spare battery in y...

Page 45: ...y be using equipment that could be sensitive to external RF transmissions Pacemakers Pacemaker manufacturers recommend that a minimum separation of 15 3 cm 6 be maintained between wireless devices and a pacemaker to avoid potential interference with the pacemaker These recommendations are consistent with the independent research by and recommendations of Wireless Technology Research Persons with p...

Page 46: ...Do not use the device where blasting is in progress Emergency calls Important Wireless phones including this device operate using radio signals wireless networks landline networks and user programmed functions Because of this connections in all conditions cannot be guaranteed You should never rely solely on any wireless device for essential communications like medical emergencies If certain featur...

Page 47: ...tronic device 3 DO be careful not to drop your smartphone or subject it to any strong impact Do not place your smartphone in your back pocket 4 DO NOT expose your smartphone to extreme temperatures For example do not leave your smartphone on the dashboard of a car on a hot day or when temperatures are below freezing point Also keep it away from heaters and other sources of heat 5 DO NOT use or sto...

Page 48: ...tional microphone Formats supported USB connector Micro USB connector USB Client DC power in 5 V 1 A Connectivity Bluetooth 2 1 EDR A2DP support IEEE 802 11b g WLAN GSM 850 900 1800 1900 UMTS 900 2100 EU models UMTS 850 1900 US models HSDPA HSUPA for certain models only EDGE GPRS Camera 3 megapixel Expansion microSD memory card up to 32 GB Type Formats Audio playback MP3 AMR WMA Ringtone MP3 MIDI ...

Page 49: ...peration will depend on power consumption which is based on system resource use For example constantly using the backlight or using power demanding applications will shorten battery life between charges Dimensions Stylish light and robust design Height 104 5 mm Width 55 8 mm Thickness 12 8 mm Weight 95 g with battery ...

Page 50: ...hearing loss may occur if earphones or headphones are used at high volume for prolonged periods of time This device have been tested to comply with the Sound Pressure Level requirement laid down in the applicable EN 50332 1 and or EN 50332 2 standards Note For France mobile headphones or earphones for this device have been tested to comply with the Sound Pressure requirement laid down in the appli...

Page 51: ...imits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiated radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If thi...

Page 52: ... is 1 19 W kg Important Body worn measurements differ among phone models depending upon available enhancements and FCC requirements While there may be differences between the SAR levels of various phones and at various positions they all meet the government requirements The FCC has granted an Equipment Authorization for this model phone with all reported SAR levels evaluated as in compliance with ...

Page 53: ... of your mobile telephone The tested SAR of this device is as follows NCC warning 警語經型式認證合格之低功率射頻電機非經許可公司商號或使用者均不得擅自變更頻率加大功率或變更原設計之特性及功能低功率射頻電機之使用不得影響飛航安全及干擾合法通信經發現有干擾現象時應立即停用並改善至無干擾時方得繼續使用前項合法通信指依電信法規定作業之無線電通信低功率射頻電機須忍受合法通信或工業科學及醫療用電波輻射性電機設備之干擾減少電磁波影響請妥善使用 SAR 標準值 2 0 W kg 送測產品實測值為 1 61 W kg For Canadian users Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device m...

Page 54: ...ri tilbage til leverandøren VARNING Explosionsfara vid felaktigt batteribyte Använd samma batterityp eller en ekvivalent typ som rekommenderas av apparattillverkaren Kassera använt batteri enligt fabrikantens instruktion VAROITUS Paristo voi räjähtää jos se on virheellisesti asennettu Vaihda paristo ainoastaan laitevalmistajan sousittelemaan tyyppiin Hävitä käytetty paristo valmistagan ohjeiden mu...

Page 55: ...55 Regulatory information ...

Page 56: ...ve named product is in conformance to all the essential requirements of the R TTE Directive 99 5 EC issued by the Commission of the European Community The conformity assessment procedure referred to in Article 10 and detailed in Annex IV of directive 1999 5 EC has been followed related to Articles R TTE Article 3 1 a Health and Safety R TTE Article 3 1 b EMC R TTE Article 3 2 Spectrum Usage with t...

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