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Command interface ...................................................................................................................... 27

 

Using the hot keys ............................................................................................................................27

 

Using the joystick..............................................................................................................................27

 

Using the Acer d100 series touch screen.....................................................................................28

 

Using the Main menu panel...........................................................................................................28

 

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Contacts........................................................................................................................................ 30

 

Using Contacts .................................................................................................................................30

 

Creating a new contact.............................................................................................................31

 

Editing contact information .......................................................................................................31

 

Navigating to a contacts address............................................................................................32

 

Exporting contacts from your Acer d100 series ......................................................................32

 

Importing contacts from your Acer d100 series:.....................................................................33

 

Deleting a contact ......................................................................................................................34

 

Contacts Exchange....................................................................................................................... 35

 

Using Contacts Exchange..............................................................................................................35

 

Exporting contacts from your computer .................................................................................36

 

Importing contacts from your Acer d100 series......................................................................37

 

ActiveSync .................................................................................................................................... 38

 

Synchronizing contacts...................................................................................................................38

 

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Multimedia mode overview.......................................................................................................... 40

 

MP3............................................................................................................................................... 40

 

Using MP3 ..........................................................................................................................................41

 

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Using Photo .......................................................................................................................................45

 

Viewing files in Full Screen mode ..............................................................................................46

 

Viewing files in Slide Show mode ..............................................................................................47

 

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System settings overview............................................................................................................. 48

 

Summary of Contents for D100 Series

Page 1: ...A Ac ce er r d d1 10 00 0 S Se er ri ie es s P Po or rt ta ab bl le e N Na av vi ig ga at to or r User s Guide ...

Page 2: ......

Page 3: ... the prior written permission of Acer Inc DISCLAIMER AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY Acer and its subsidiaries makes no representations or warranties either expressed or implied with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose Acer and its subsidiaries assume no responsibility for any damage or loss resulting f...

Page 4: ...tion about the collection of WEEE welcome to visit our homepage at www acer com under environment USA For electronic products containing an LCD CRT monitor or display Lamp s inside this product contain mercury and must be recycled or disposed of according to local state or federal laws For more information contact the Electronic Industries Alliance at www eiae org For lamp specific disposal inform...

Page 5: ...and front panels 1 Right and left panels 3 Top and bottom views 4 Peripherals tour 5 Car mount kit 5 Car mount 5 Cradle 6 Car charger 6 Acer d100 series setup 7 Unpack the Acer d100 series 7 Set up the Acer d100 series on your vehicle 8 Start up the Acer d100 series 11 C CH HA AP PT TE ER R 2 2 A AC CE ER R d d1 10 00 0 S SE ER RI IE ES S F FU UN ND DA AM ME EN NT TA AL LS S 1 15 5 Hardware interf...

Page 6: ...from your Acer d100 series 32 Importing contacts from your Acer d100 series 33 Deleting a contact 34 Contacts Exchange 35 Using Contacts Exchange 35 Exporting contacts from your computer 36 Importing contacts from your Acer d100 series 37 ActiveSync 38 Synchronizing contacts 38 C CH HA AP PT TE ER R 4 4 M MU UL LT TI IM ME ED DI IA A M MO OD DE E 4 40 0 Multimedia mode overview 40 MP3 40 Using MP3...

Page 7: ...Cleaning your Acer d100 series 56 Troubleshooting your Acer d100 series 56 Recalibrating the screen 56 Resetting the Acer d100 series 57 Loading the factory default settings 58 Resetting the GPS function 58 FAQs 59 Customer support 61 C CH HA AP PT TE ER R 7 7 S SY YS ST TE EM M S SP PE EC CI IF FI IC CA AT TI IO ON NS S 6 62 2 Hardware features 62 GPS specifications 63 Software specifications 64 ...

Page 8: ...tor Notice Peripheral devices 67 Caution 67 Operation conditions 67 Notice Canadian users 68 Remarque à l intention des utilisateurs canadiens 68 Declaration of Conformity for EU countries 68 Important safety instructions 68 LCD pixel statement 68 ...

Page 9: ... Portable Navigator Powerful system Microsoft Windows CE NET 4 2 operating system Samsung S3C2410 266 MHz application processor SiRF Star II LP chipset with Xtrac v2 firmware High density rechargeable 2200 mAh Lithium Ion battery Wide and accurate GPS coverage Destinator DS NAVTEQ digital map database Integrated patch antenna for optimum satellite pick up at every angle Mobile design Compact and l...

Page 10: ...languages International English French German Italian and Spanish o Additional language options for navigation mode Danish Dutch Norwegian Portuguese and Swedish Advanced power saving options Multimedia programs MP3 for your musical entertainment Photo for your favourite digital pictures Contacts management programs Contacts for managing contact information on your device Acer d100 series Contacts...

Page 11: ...p the device and some basic system operations are also discussed System tour This section gives you a tour of the device hardware interface Rear and front panels No Icon Component Description 1 Power status LED indicator Indicates the battery power status Green Battery is fully charged the device is running on battery power Orange Battery charging Red Battery charge is near depletion level You nee...

Page 12: ...ayed image 6 Multi directional joystick Move in a left right or up down direction to scroll through displayed items Press to open if it s a file icon or launch if it is a program or settings icon a selected item 7 Zoom out hot key When in navigation mode zooms out from the center of a map When in full screen mode in Photo zooms out on the displayed image 8 Volume up hot key Press to increase volum...

Page 13: ...rphones headphones 2 USB port Connects the device to computer running on the Microsoft Windows platform 3 Power connector Connects the device to an AC power outlet 4 SD MMC slot Accepts SD and MMC storage cards allowing you to use audio image and map files stored in it for use with internal applications You can also use it to back up data from your device ...

Page 14: ...e front panel lights up green If the device is on press the button to turn it off The power LED indicator also turns off As a backlight control Press and hold to activate or deactivate the screen backlight 2 Soft reset button Press to perform a soft reset if the device freezes i e device no longer responds to the buttons on the screen 3 8 pin cradle connector Connects the device to the cradle whic...

Page 15: ...ontal angle adjustment knob Slightly loosen the knob to adjust the viewing angle in a left right direction 3 Vertical angle adjustment knobs Slightly loosen the knobs to adjust the viewing angle in an up down direction 4 Extendable rod Extend the rod to adjust the device position in a front to rear direction 5 Suction cup locking lever Secures the vacuum seal of the car mount 6 Suction cup Fixes t...

Page 16: ... detach the device from the cradle 3 Power connector Connects the device to a vehicle s cigarette lighter for recharging 4 TMC jack Connects to TMC antenna 5 Car mount holes Accepts the pegs on the cradle plate of the car mount Car charger No Component Description 1 Cigarette lighter plug Connects to the vehicle s cigarette lighter outlet 2 Power plug Connects to the power connector on the device ...

Page 17: ...ies Portable Navigator The Acer d100 series box contains all of the items listed below Acer d100 series Portable Navigator unit Car mount kit o Car mount o Cradle o Self adhesive power disc connector Car charger AC adaptor USB cable Destinator DS SD card User documentation o Acer d100 series Portable Navigator Companion CD o Acer d100 series Portable Navigator Starter Guide o Acer d100 series Port...

Page 18: ...le you need to purchase an external GPS antenna For more information contact your local Acer dealer Car mount installation reminders Install the car mount on the surface of your vehicle That is smooth flat and free of dirt and oil Where the driver can easily view reach it without taking his her eyes off too far from the road Where the device will not obscure car controls nor restrict the driver s ...

Page 19: ...e locking lever away from you to create a vacuum between the suction cup and the mounting surface Make sure that the suction bond is strong enough before proceeding to the next step c Insert the pegs on the car mount s cradle plate to the holes on the back of the cradle then move the cradle downwards until both parts are engaged 4 Insert the Destinator DS SD card into the device ...

Page 20: ... charger If the car engine is turned off you may be required to switch the vehicle ignition back into the Accessories position Consult your vehicle owner s manual a Connect the car charger to the power connector on the cradle b Plug the other end of the car charger to your vehicle s cigarette lighter The power LED indicator lights up orange during charging The hot keys backlight is also lit up ...

Page 21: ...rt up the Acer d100 series After mounting the Acer d100 series on your vehicle it is ready to be used You can now turn it on to calibrate the screen After screen calibration proceed to system settings configuration To turn on and calibrate the device 1 Turn on your device by pressing the power button on the top right panel of the device When you first turn on your device you will be asked to calib...

Page 22: ...lso referred to as the Home panel To configure system settings If you intend to start using your Acer d100 series at once we recommend that you configure the language and date time settings first The rest of the user preferences can be set up later 1 Tap On the Main Menu panel 2 To set the system language settings tap ...

Page 23: ...the Text and Voice settings until the language of your choice is displayed b Tap to apply the changes made 3 To set the system date and time tap 4 Tap Date a Tap under the Year Month and Day settings to set the date values b Tap to apply the changes made 5 Tap Time ...

Page 24: ...de 7 Tap twice to apply the changes made and return to the Main Menu panel For more information on the rest of the system configuration options go to Chapter 5 System configuration Congratulations Your new Acer d100 series is now ready for use Proceed to Chapter 2 Acer d100 series fundamentals for more information on the device s user interface or you can refer to the Destinator DS Quick Starter G...

Page 25: ...ase use the backlight to illuminate the touch screen To activate the touch screen backlight Press and hold the power button until the backlight turns on To turn off the touch screen backlight Press and hold the power button until the backlight turns off Using the SD MMC slot Your Acer d100 series has an SD MMC slot compatible with a range of SD and MMC storage cards that you can use to back up or ...

Page 26: ...nal that the card is already properly seated within the slot The card is secure when it is not protruding from the slot To remove a storage card 1 Hold the device securely then push against the top of the card as if you were pushing it further into the slot letting the card spring out An audible system sound will signal that the card has been released 2 Gently remove the card from the slot ...

Page 27: ... SD MMC card not on the device s memory Go to Chapter 4 Multimedia mode for more information on how to work in Multimedia mode Recharge the device via the USB connection Use Acer d100 series Contacts Exchange to import export contact information between your device and your computer Use ActiveSync to synchronize contact information located on your device and your computer Refer to Chapter 3 Contac...

Page 28: ...h 12 to 65 MB of available hard disk space Available USB port CD ROM drive VGA graphics card or compatible video graphics adapter at 256 color or higher To install Microsoft ActiveSync on your computer 1 Close any open programs including those that run at startup and disable any virus scanning software 2 Insert the Acer d100 series Companion CD into your computer s CD ROM drive The CD s welcome pa...

Page 29: ...he on screen instructions After installation the ActiveSync icon will appear on your computer s system tray on the lower right hand corner of the screen For detailed information on how to use ActiveSync on your computer start ActiveSync on your computer click Help then Microsoft ActiveSync Help 6 Proceed to the Acer d100 series Contacts Exchange installation on the next section ...

Page 30: ...the same contact database as the Contacts component of Microsoft Outlook It only has an import export function you still have to create contact entries in Microsoft Outlook Contacts To install Contacts Exchange 1 Click Install Contacts Exchange on the Please select your task screen The installation wizard will automatically begin 2 Follow the on screen instructions 3 Click Finish after the install...

Page 31: ... able to synchronize contact information using ActiveSync Refer to the Synchronizing contacts section for more information To create a partnership 1 If you want to upload files into an SD MMC card for use with your Acer d100 series insert the card to the device 2 Connect the device to your computer using the bundled USB cable a Plug the cable s smaller connector to the USB port on the left panel o...

Page 32: ...igator The New Partnership setup wizard will automatically start on your computer screen 3 Follow the onscreen instructions 4 When prompted to select the items to be synchronized select only ContactSync 5 Click Finish on the Setup Complete dialog box ...

Page 33: ...er d100 series s car mount features a firm grip suction cup that provides a steady vibration free support even during sharp turns The swiveling mechanism and axial rod allow users to position the device in the best viewing angle possible And being of a portable nature users can easily detach the unit for use in other vehicles e g rental cars without leaving unsightly marks on the vehicle s interio...

Page 34: ...e the device in position To detach the car mount 1 Detach the device from the cradle a Press the cradle s release button b Pull the device up to detach it from the cradle 2 Detach the car mount from the windshield a Flip the locking lever towards yourself to release the vacuum seal of the suction cup ...

Page 35: ...r d100 series Your Acer d100 series uses a high density rechargeable 2200 mAh Lithium Ion battery The status icon located on the top left corner of the Main Menu panel indicates the level of the device s battery power Battery full charged Battery charging Battery level low Battery level very low recharging required Battery power depleted device will automatically turn off recharging required You ...

Page 36: ...u have about 12 hours to recharge your device after which you risk losing all data on the device s internal memory In case all data is lost the next time you power on the device you will be prompted to restore the data To recharge the device using the AC adapter 1 Plug the AC adapter into any AC current outlet 2 Connect the AC adapter cord to the power connector on the left panel of the device The...

Page 37: ...0 series allow users to Control the volume level of system sounds Control the magnification level of images Launch the Navigation panel Launch the Main Menu panel All six hot keys light up when pressed for easier operation under low light conditions The function of the hot keys may be disabled in some screens For example the magnification level hot keys are inactive when viewing the MP3 directory ...

Page 38: ... options Hold and drag Tap a slider icon and drag it across the screen In Photo s Full Screen mode hold and drag the image to pan it in different directions Return Tap to apply any changes made and or revert to the previous screen Using the Main menu panel When you turn on your device for the first time each day you ll see the Main Menu panel also called the Home panel From any other screen you ca...

Page 39: ... DS User s Guide for more information on how to use the device in navigation mode Tap to launch Photo for picture mode operation Go to Chapter 4 Multimedia mode for more information Tap to launch the Contacts program to access your contacts list Refer to the Destinator DS Quick Starter Guide or the Destinator DS User s Guide for more information on how to use this program Tap to open the System pa...

Page 40: ...n These include their email address street address multiple phone numbers and other related information such as birthday or anniversary date Contacts maintains a list of your friends and colleagues contact address You can enter multiple address entries for each contact This program is integrated with Destinator DS enabling users to treat all address entries as possible destination points in naviga...

Page 41: ...t review 2 Enter the related information for the new contact 3 Tap XXXXX to save the new contact Editing contact information 1 In the Contacts control pad tap the contact you wish to edit 2 Tap Edit CAD to be provided next review 3 Enter the new information for the contact 4 Tap XXXXX to save the new contact ...

Page 42: ... DS plans your route The calculated route is shown on the map as a blue line from your current GPS position For more information on how to work in navigation mode refer to the Destinator DS Quick Starter Guide or the Destinator DS User s Guide located in the Destinator DS CD Exporting contacts from your Acer d100 series 1 Insert an SD or MMC storage card into the device Exported contact file s wil...

Page 43: ...rt this contact file to your computer Refer to the Importing contacts from your Acer d100 series section Importing contacts from your Acer d100 series 1 Insert the SD or MMC storage card containing the contact file s you wish to import into the device Use Contacts Exchange to export contact file s from your computer Refer to the Exporting contacts from your Acer d100 series section 2 Tap in the Co...

Page 44: ...ort 5 Click OK on the completion dialog box Selected contact file will be added to the Contacts list Deleting a contact 1 In the Contacts control pad tap the contact you wish to delete 2 Tap Delete 3 Tap Yes to confirm the deletion CAD to be provided next review ...

Page 45: ...ries in Microsoft Outlook Contacts For more information on how to use Microsoft Outlook Contacts on your computer open Microsoft Outlook press F1 type Using Contacts then press Enter For instructions on how to install Contacts Exchange on your computer go to the To install Contacts Exchange section Using Contacts Exchange Use Contacts Exchange to export and import contact information between your ...

Page 46: ...puter using the bundled USB cable 3 Open File Explorer to check that the device is now displayed as a USB mass storage device 4 Click Selected Only on the Contacts Exchange window 5 Click the contact s you want to export 6 Click Export 7 Select the drive name corresponding to the Acer d100 series 8 Type a filename for the contact file 9 Click OK Selected contacts will be exported to the SD MMC car...

Page 47: ...ce 2 Perform steps 2 through 4 of the previous section 3 Click Import 4 Select the drive name corresponding to the Acer d100 series 5 Select the contact entries you want to import 6 Click OK Contacts will now be imported to your computer 7 Click OK on the completion dialog box Imported contact information will be added to your Microsoft Outlook Contacts list and be shared with Contacts Exchange ...

Page 48: ...or instructions on how to install ActiveSync on your computer go to the Installing Microsoft ActiveSync section Synchronizing contacts Follow the instructions below to synchronize contact information located on your Acer d100 series and your computer 1 Perform steps 1 and 2 of the Exporting contacts from your computer section 2 Double click the ActiveSync icon on your computer s system tray If the...

Page 49: ...r the Conflict Resolution and File Conversion options 5 Click OK The settings you ve selected would apply to all future contacts synchronizations 6 Click Sync to start contacts synchronization Contact information located on your Acer d100 series and your computer will now be synchronized ...

Page 50: ...media files from your device it should be located on the SD MMC card not on the device s memory Do this either by Using the USB cable to connect the device with the SD MMC card inside to your computer then use File Explorer to copy digital music and image files into the device s SD MMC card folder Using a compatible card reader to directly copy digital music and image files to the SD MMC card It i...

Page 51: ...taining music you listen to when traveling can be named Journey favorites or Top alternative for a sub directory consisting of your favorite alternative songs Shuffle and repeat playback functions Using MP3 To open MP3 Tap on the Main Menu panel The MP3 playback pad displays To open files for playback 1 Tap OPEN The program will automatically scan the device SD MMC card for supported digital files...

Page 52: ...rectory icon then tap a file for playback Tap Upper Dir to return to the device s root directory The selected file will automatically be played Files in the same directory will also be played provided the Repeat function is disabled To control file playback The icons in the playback pad let you control the playback mode Tap to pause or resume playback Tap to stop playback Hold and drag the slider ...

Page 53: ...previous next track Pressing the joystick during file playback will revert the screen to the Main Menu panel To rearrange the playback sequence Each directory containing supported music files is considered a playlist You can choose to shuffle the playback sequence to play files in random order To enable the Shuffle mode tap RANDOM An enabled Shuffle mode is indicated by the word Random on the play...

Page 54: ...t on the playback display pad and a fade out Repeat icon To disable the Shuffle mode tap the fade out REPEAT button Tapping RANDOM will automatically disable the Repeat mode To control the playback volume To adjust the playback volume you can use either the MP3 volume control slider or the volume control hot keys Hold and drag the slider of the volume progress bar This will only affect the volume ...

Page 55: ...is treated as an individual album For a more organized file search it is advisable to sort image files into sub directories based on something such as a particular event or a certain period To illustrate a sub directory containing pictures from your daughter s birthday can be named Cassie s 10th birthday or May 11 to June 24 log for a sub directory consisting of pictures taken during that period U...

Page 56: ...n the file is located in the root directory tap the file o When the file is located inside a sub directory tap the sub directory icon then tap the file you want to view To view files in Full Screen mode Tap or move the joystick left up to display the previous available image file Tap or move the joystick in a right down direction to display the next available image file To change the image magnifi...

Page 57: ...de Show mode You have the option to view images in a slide show much like viewing a PowerPoint presentation in your computer Images are adjusted to fit the entire display area and are shown in a 3 second interval To enable the Slide Show mode In Thumbnail or Full Screen mode tap Slide Show Tap the touch screen or press the joystick to stop the slide show and return to the previous viewing mode ...

Page 58: ...y you work Adjusting certain settings such as those for system volume power LED and hot keys touch screen backlight may increase your standby time To access the System panel Tap on the Main Menu panel There are six preferences icon on this panel Tap to set the volume level for system sounds and enable tapping sound Tap to view the battery power level and enable the hot keys backlight Tap to set th...

Page 59: ... to displays your device s model name and related technical specifications Options for factory reset GPS reset and screen recalibration are also shown Customizing user preferences Volume To set the system sounds volume level 1 Tap to adjust the volume level 2 Tap to apply the changes made To enable tap sounds 1 Tap the Enable sounds for taps check box 2 Tap to apply the changes made ...

Page 60: ...n when pressed check box 2 Tap to set the hot keys backlight s auto off function Options include backlight off after 5 10 15 and 20 seconds 3 Tap to apply the changes made To enable the hot keys backlight when running on AC power 1 Tap the Hot keys backlight on when AC in check box 2 Tap to apply the changes made Backlight ...

Page 61: ...ade To set the screen backlight auto off function 1 Tap under the Battery and AC Power settings Options include Never backlight off after 10 or 15 seconds and backlight off after 1 2 or 3 minutes 2 Tap to apply the changes made Date Time Go to step 3 of the To configure system settings section for instructions on how to set the system date and time Language ...

Page 62: ...h Go to step 2 of the To configure system settings section for instructions on how to set the system language To load additional language options refer to the Destinator DS User s Guide When an additional language is installed and selected it will only affect the Destinator DS user interface System menus and non navigation screens Contacts MP3 and Photo will default to English System Info Go to th...

Page 63: ...olely responsible for operating the vehicle in a safe manner It is your responsibility to comply with all traffic laws Failure to follow the directions below could result in death or catastrophic bodily injury to you or to others Do not attempt to enter information or configure the device while driving If you need to do so pull out of traffic and come to a stop in a legally permissible and safe lo...

Page 64: ...formation that may be received through the use of your device Operating precautions Device usage precautions Do not use your device anywhere it may be exposed to water or in conditions of high humidity Do not expose the device to extreme temperatures which could occur in a vehicle under direct sunlight Such exposure can shorten the life of the device damage the plastic housing and or battery and i...

Page 65: ...shield embedded in the windshield This may in some cases obstruct the GPS signal reception If you encounter this problem in your vehicle you need to purchase an external GPS antenna For more information contact your local Acer dealer The heating and cooling cycle of a vehicle s interior will in some cases loosen the adhesion of the suction cup Check the vacuum seal of the car mount for adequate ad...

Page 66: ...cessories will also void your warranty Never attempt to disassemble repair or make any modification to your device Refer all repair needs to your local Acer dealer Cleaning your Acer d100 series Use a damp soft dry cloth to wipe the device s casing not the display screen Never use organic solvents such as benzene or paint thinner to clean your device Use of these solvents can cause deformation or ...

Page 67: ...de Resetting the Acer d100 series You may have to perform a reset if the device freezes i e device no longer responds to the buttons on the screen A soft reset allows your device to get a fresh start similar to rebooting a computer This will restart your device and adjust memory allocation All records and entries are retained after a soft reset GPS settings are also retained To perform a soft rese...

Page 68: ...ialog box 5 After the factory reset reconfigure your device s user preferences Resetting the GPS function In the following circumstances the TTFF Time To Fix First values of your Acer d100 series may be longer than usual After a long period of inactivity If the current GPS fix position is more than 500 km or more than apart 12 hours apart from the previous position This is due to the nature of the...

Page 69: ...arphone is plugged into the device the speaker is automatically shut off Disconnect the earphone Check that the device s volume settings is not muted In the System panel tap Volume Touch screen Why is the touch screen not responding to my finger taps The screen may have lost its calibration Recalibrate the screen Go to the Recalibrating the screen section for instructions Language setting When I s...

Page 70: ...thin standard time frame about 1 minute in general Perform a GPS reset Go to the Resetting the GPS function section for instructions How do I check the OS version of my device Perform a soft reset on the device Go to the Resetting the Acer d100 series section for instructions The device s OS version appears on the bottom left corner of the screen View the device s OS version and other technical sp...

Page 71: ...ries Portable Navigator User s Guide on your regional Acer web site Go to http global acer com support If the problem still persists you will need technical assistance Refer to the http global acer com about webmaster htm web site for information on how and where to contact the Acer Service Centers available in your area Product warranty Refer to the Acer d100 series Portable Navigator Warranty Bo...

Page 72: ...00 mAh Lithium Ion battery o Up to10 straight hours of operation backlight off o 6 hours charging time from empty to full capacity Recharging options o Indoors using the AC adapter o On the road using either the car charger or the USB cable Power status LED indicator Display 3 5 inch screen for a wider viewing angle 320 x 240 QVGA screen with 65 536 colors for a full color display 200 nit LCD prov...

Page 73: ...iRF Star II LP with Xtrac v2 firmware Receiver 12 parallel channel WAAS enabled Antenna Integrated patch antenna for optimum satellite pick up at every angle Optional connection for external antenna when the vehicle s windshield has a heat reflective shield Navigation software Destinator DS features include Destinator Address Manager Favourite destination hot list Destination history Navigation mo...

Page 74: ...installed maps on the Destinator DS CD The same maps contained in the Destinator DS SD card plus maps for major European roads Map coverage Note Availability of map files may vary in different countries TTFF Time To Fix First typical Reacquisition 1 sec Hot start 8 sec Warm start 35 sec Cold start 55 sec Accuracy of position fix horizontal position 10 m for 90 Velocity 0 1 m s NMEA 0183 v3 0 suppo...

Page 75: ... x W x H 97 6 x 113 x 50 mm 3 8 x 4 4 x 2 0 in Weight 300 g 10 6 oz User friendly interface Acer d100 series o Hot keys with dynamic backlight feature o Quick launch hot keys for Main Menu and Navigation panels o Control hot keys for volume and image magnification levels o Multi directional joystick o Touch sensitive screen Car mount o Versatile mounting options windshield or dashboard positioning...

Page 76: ...n the go No fussing with screws and cables Entertainment function Pre loaded software for accessing digital music MP3 and image files Photo Bundled peripherals Car mount Cradle Car charger AC adaptor USB cable Accessory options External GPS antenna Screen protector Protective carrying bag Environmental specifications Aspect Description Temperature Operating Storage 20 to 50 C 4 to 122 F 40 to 60 C...

Page 77: ...ect the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the device and receiver Connect the device into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio television technician for help Notice Shielded cables All connections to other computing devic...

Page 78: ...oduct should be operated from the type of power indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power available consult your dealer or local power company Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord Do not locate this product where people will walk on the cord If an extension cord is used with this product make sure that the total ampere rating of the equipment plugged into t...

Page 79: ...ype as the product s battery we recommend in the product specification list Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion Warning Batteries may explode if not handled properly Do not disassemble or dispose of them in fire Keep them away from children and dispose of used batteries promptly To avoid hazard of unexpected electrical shock use the AC adapter only when the wall socket i...

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Page 81: ...nership 21 installation requirements 18 installing 18 synchronization rules 38 synchronizing contacts 38 audio earphone jack cradle 6 earphone jack device 3 hot keys 2 speaker 2 specifications 62 system settings 49 backlight control button 4 hot keys 50 touch screen 15 basic operations command interface 27 hardware interface 15 battery lost data warning 26 specifications 62 status icons 25 viewing...

Page 82: ... mode 60 power 60 system information 60 system performance 60 touch screen 59 front panel 1 Full Screen mode 46 GPS specifications accuracy value 64 antenna 63 chipset 63 map coverage 64 map database 63 navigation software 63 protocols 64 receiver 63 TIFF values 64 velocity value 64 hardware procedures battery recharging 25 SD MMC slot 15 touch screen backlight 15 USB cable usage 21 using the car ...

Page 83: ...tation 47 changing magnification level 46 features 45 Full Screen mode 46 opening program 45 panning images 46 Slide Show mode 47 Thumbnail mode 45 power battery level status icons 25 button 4 recharging via AC adapter 26 recharging via car charger 10 recharging via USB cable charger 27 status LED indicator 1 viewing battery status 50 power connector cradle 6 device 3 power saving options hot keys...

Page 84: ...ages 52 loading additional language support 52 preference icon 49 pre loaded languages 52 setting system default 12 System panel Backlight 50 Date Time 51 icons 48 Language 51 Power 50 System Info 52 Volume 49 system reset factory reset 58 GPS reset 58 soft reset 57 system specifications environmental 66 ergonomics 65 GPS 63 hardware 62 physical dimensions 65 regulatory information 66 software 64 ...

Page 85: ...SB port location 3 usage 21 user preferences date and time 51 hot keys backlight 50 language options 51 power 50 System panel 48 touch screen backlight 50 volume 49 volume enabling tap sound 49 hot keys 2 setting volume level 49 Zoom in hot key location 2 use in Photo 46 Zoom out hot key location 2 use in Photo 46 ...

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