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Warnings and precautions

Acer x960 Smartphone User Guide

• Up to 5 hours of GPS usage
• Up to 15 hours of Pocket PC usage
• 245 hours standby time (WDCDMA)
• 275 hours standby time (GSM)

Design and ergonomics

• Stylish, light and robust design

Warnings and precautions

• Do not use this product near water.
• Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand or

table. If the product falls, it could be seriously dam-
aged.

• Slots and openings are provided for ventilation to

ensure reliable operation of the product and to pro-
tect it from overheating. These openings must not be
blocked or covered. The openings should never be
blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug or

NOTE: Length of battery operation will depend on power consump-

tion which is based on system resource use. For example, constantly

using the backlight or using power-demanding applications will

shorten battery life between charges.

Height

106.4 mm

Width

59 mm

Thickness

13.7 / 14.8 mm

Weight

131.5 g (including bat-
tery and stylus)

Summary of Contents for X960

Page 1: ...Acer x960 User Guide ...

Page 2: ...cally by photocopy recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated Acer x960 Smartphone Model number __________________________________ Serial number ___________________________________ Date of purchase ________________________________ Place of purchase ________________________________ Acer and the Acer logo are registered trademarks of Acer Incorporated Other comp...

Page 3: ...ard and battery 10 Charging the battery 11 Turning on for the first time 12 Using the home page 14 Connecting to your PC and synchronizing data 16 Chapter 2 Making Calls 17 Before making a call 17 The onscreen number pad 18 Making a voice video call 19 The voice call screen 21 The video call screen 23 Turning the camera on and off 24 Onscreen call options 24 Rejecting a call 24 Speed dial 27 Call ...

Page 4: ...ustomizing basic settings 44 Chapter 6 Using the Camera 47 Camera icons and indicators 47 Taking a photo 49 Shooting a video 49 Photo and video options 50 Chapter 7 Advanced Operation 53 Using the Acer x960 Smartphone in flight mode 53 Comm Manager 54 Using the Comm Manager 54 Adjusting connection settings 55 Selecting a network 56 Adjusting wireless network settings 57 Adjusting Bluetooth setting...

Page 5: ... your Acer x960 Smartphone 69 Resetting your Acer x960 Smartphone 73 Soft reset 74 Performing a cold boot 74 Performing a clean boot 75 Chapter 8 Accessories and Tips 77 Using the stereo headset 77 Using a Bluetooth headset 77 Using your Acer x960 Smartphone as a modem 79 Using a USB connection 80 Using a Bluetooth connection 80 Inserting a micro SD card 83 Security options 84 Password protection ...

Page 6: ...y 89 Camera 89 Expansion 89 Battery 89 Design and ergonomics 90 Warnings and precautions 90 Medical devices 94 Vehicles 95 Potentially explosive environments 96 Emergency calls 97 Disposal and recycling information 98 Taking care of your Acer x960 98 Safety regulations 100 ...

Page 7: ...ce calls and video calls when connected to a 3G EDGE GPRS HSUPA HSDPA network Connect wirelessly to your local network to access the internet and other network features Use the customizable Home screen to access a wide range of software to perform common tasks on the Windows Mobile 6 1 Professional platform Synchronize the information on your computer with the information on your Acer x960 Smartph...

Page 8: ...s on your Acer x960 Smartphone and additional programs that can be installed on your Acer x960 Smartphone This User Guide Bundled in the Acer x960 Smartphone Getting Started CD it provides online reference for using your Acer x960 Smartphone The Acer x960 Smartphone help file Select Help from the Start menu Connecting to and synchro nizing with your computer The Acer x960 Smartphone Quick Start Gu...

Page 9: ...ou in making connections and using the embedded appli cations 1 Tap Start Help to access the Help menus 2 Tap Contents to view all help topics or Search to find help on specific topics Up to date information regarding your Acer x960 Smartphone http www acer com Service enquiries http global acer com support index htm For information on Refer to ...

Page 10: ...Other sources of help 4 Acer x960 Smartphone User Guide ...

Page 11: ...x960 Smartphone comes packed in a cardboard box Carefully unpack the box and remove the contents If any of the following items are missing or damaged contact your dealer immediately Acer x960 Smartphone Stylus Battery Quick Start Guide Getting Started CD USB cable AC adapter Headset not shown ...

Page 12: ... a strap to hold your phone here 2 Volume control Adjust the volume of your smartphone 3 Reset pinhole Insert the stylus into this hole to reset the device 4 Record button Press to launch the recording toolbar 5 Light sensor Senses ambient light to adjust screen brightness for comfortable viewing 6 Video conference camera Camera for video calls ...

Page 13: ... to turn the phone function on off 13 GPS button Activate the GPS viewer 14 Back button Return to the Home screen 15 Navigation key Press to select the highlighted item 16 Mini USB connector Connect to USB cable headphones charger 17 Microphone Internal microphone 18 Power button Press to turn the screen on off or enter sleep mode press and hold to turn the Smartphone off 19 Micro SD card slot Acc...

Page 14: ...hone speaker Emits audio from your smartphone suit able for handsfree use 26 Battery cover Covers the battery SIM card bay LED Color State Description White Flashing GPS active Amber Flashing WLAN connected Blue Flashing Bluetooth on LED Color State Description Red Flashing Battery is low and needs recharging alarm notification missed call new message etc Steady Battery is charging Green Flashing ...

Page 15: ...u must install a SIM card Press the battery cover clip down and slide off the cover Insert the SIM card into the card slot as shown After you have installed the SIM card install the battery Insert the battery into the bat tery compartment as shown lin ing up the battery connectors with those on the side the compartment Slide the battery cover back until the cover clip locks into place ...

Page 16: ...e SIM card out of its holder Carefully slide the card out with your finger Re insert the battery into the battery compartment as shown lining up the battery connectors with those on the side the compartment Slide the battery cover back until the cover clip locks into place SIM card lock Tip Place your Acer x960 Smartphone on a flat but soft surface when performing this step to avoid scratching or ...

Page 17: ...er x960 Smartphone for eight hours After that you can charge it each day to recharge the battery to full capacity Connect the AC adapter cord to the mini USB connector on your Acer x960 Smartphone Plug the AC adapter into any AC current outlet and charge the device for at least eight hours for the first charge Tip We recommend you get into the habit of leaving your Acer x960 Smartphone charging ov...

Page 18: ... Smartphone screen indi cating low battery status and an alarm sounds The charge indicator will flash red Turning on for the first time To turn on your Acer x960 Smartphone for the first time press and hold the power button until the system bootup screen appears Tap the screen to set up your Acer x960 Smartphone Follow the onscreen instructions to align the screen practice using the stylus set the...

Page 19: ...layer for listening to streaming audio over the Internet USB to PC Makes connecting to the PC easier by dis playing various options when a USB connection to a PC is made Tap Install to continue even if you have not selected any of the applications above The installation of other applications and tools will continue Entering your PIN code When you install a SIM card for the first time you will have...

Page 20: ...ss to many of the applications and features of your Acer x960 Smartphone You can scroll from side to side by dragging your finger or stylus to the left or right only part of the screen will be visible at any time Tap an icon to launch the following features No Feature Description 1 Clock View your set locations on the globe 2 Email Launch the email application also indicates any unread mails 3 Mes...

Page 21: ...e desktop while the tab is visible 4 Calls Open the list of recently dialed numbers missed calls 5 Weather View local weather forecasts for your set loca tions 6 Calendar Open your calendar to view upcoming appoint ments 7 Pictures View content in My pictures as a slideshow 8 Bookmarks Open your Favorites folder 9 Settings Open the toolkit to customize your Acer x960 Smartphone 10 Programs Open th...

Page 22: ...finger up or down the screen to use the Icon Matrix Connecting to your PC and synchronizing data You can synchronize the data on your Acer x960 Smartphone with the data on your PC using the supplied USB sync cable and the Windows Vista Sync Center Refer to Connecting to a PC and installing software on page 65 for more details on connecting and synchronizing ...

Page 23: ... Before making a call The phone function needs to be turned on before you can make voice and video calls you can turn the phone on from the Comm Manager refer to Comm Man ager on page 54 or by pressing and holding the End key 1 To access the Comm Manager tap on the Home screen or Start Settings Connections tab Comm Manager 2 Tap the phone connection icon so it displays On ...

Page 24: ...the call screen The onscreen number pad The onscreen number pad allows you to dial numbers with the stylus To access the onscreen number pad press the Talk send button or tap Start Phone Tip Press to return to the Home screen from the call screen Tip To lock the keypad and screen tap on the Home screen To unlock the keypad and display press the Navigation key or tap Unlock at the bottom of the scr...

Page 25: ...contact s details are shown 3 Tap the number you want to call Dialing from the Speed Dial Any contacts in your contact list will auto matically be added to your Speed Dial Tap Speed Dial beneath the home screen and tap the contact you wish to call You can opt to arrange numbers alphabetically or by the fre quency with which you call the numbers Swipe your finger up or down the screen to scroll thr...

Page 26: ...yed in the telephone icon on the Home Page as well as at the top of the screen using the icon Dialing from other applications You can dial numbers quickly and easily even when using other applications 1 Press Start Phone 2 Make your call 3 When you have finished your call tap X in the top right cor ner of the screen or press the OK button to return to the application you were using before you made...

Page 27: ... call screen Once you have dialed your number the voice call screen appears where several options are available Turn on the speakerphone Mute the call Put the current call on hold Add a note Tap to enter the contacts list End the call Display the keypad Open the menu ...

Page 28: ...ff Turn Hands free On Off Turn the handsfree feature on off Conference Begin a conference call Paste Paste a copied number from the clip board into the number field on the voice call screen Save to Contacts Save the entered number to contacts Create Note Create a note Call History Enter the call history screen Speed Dial Enter the speed dial directory Options Enter the phone settings screen Note C...

Page 29: ... User Guide 23 The video call screen There are also several options available on the video call screen Turn the camera on or off Switch from the front camera to the back camera Decrease screen brightness Increase screen brightness Mute the call ...

Page 30: ... or tap Answer to answer a call For incoming video calls position your Acer x960 Smartphone so your picture is shown clearly on the screen Rejecting a call Press or tap Ignore to reject a call Ending a call To end a call press or tap End Putting a call on hold To put a call on hold tap Hold on the voice call screen Tap again to resume the call Change the image layout make your or your con tact s v...

Page 31: ...the participant you wish to talk to in private 4 To resume the conference call tap Menu Conference Press or tap End and all participants will be disconnected Dialing international numbers When dialing international numbers there is no need to enter the international direct dialing prefix 00 etc before the country code Simply tap and hold 0 on the onscreen number pad until appears onscreen Tip Inte...

Page 32: ... Tap Note on the voice call screen 2 Use the onscreen keyboard to enter letters and characters or the stylus to write handwritten notes 3 Tap OK when you have finished to save the note To view the notes at a later date tap Start Programs Notes Tap the note you want to open and view Muting a call To mute a call tap Mute on the voice call screen or on the video call screen to switch off the micropho...

Page 33: ... phone icon will display the number of missed calls 1 Tap View to display the missed call details 2 Select the call from the list and press or tap Call Speed dial Tap Speed Dial at the bottom of the Home Screen to view all your contacts as tiles indicating the contact name and number You can sort the tiles alphabetically or by the frequency with which you have dialed the numbers Tap a tile to imme...

Page 34: ...he call history view For exam ple tap Filter Missed and only missed calls will be displayed Tap Delete All Calls to delete all calls from the call his tory list Tap Call Timers to view the call timer screen From here tap Reset to reset all timers Under Delete call history items older than you can select to delete call history items older than a specific amount of time ...

Page 35: ...to select text and images Drag on a scroll bar to scroll up and down the screen Tap and hold Tap and hold the stylus on 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 The stylus is also used for handwritten input Refer to Using the onscreen keyboard on page 31 for more details Using the navigation key The navigation key c...

Page 36: ...he four application buttons listed above can be configured to launch applications that you use the most 1 To configure which applications to launch with each button tap Start Settings Buttons 2 Select the button you wish to config ure from the list then select the pro gram to assign to the button from the drop down list below 3 Tap OK to confirm and save As the buttons have icons printed on them A...

Page 37: ...Block Recognizer Write using letters numbers symbols and punc tuation marks to be converted to text Keyboard Default Displays a standard keyboard Tap to enter letters numbers and use function keys Letter Recognizer Write uppercase letters lowercase letters numbers and punctuation marks to be converted into text Symbols Displays all symbols and special characters Transcriber Use the stylus to write...

Page 38: ...r x960 Smartphone makes writing emails messages and documents more efficient with the help of the word com pletion feature This feature suggests words as you type 1 Tap Start Settings Personal tab Input Word Completion tab 2 Select the options you want to activate 3 Tap OK or press the OK button to confirm and save Other input options You can also configure voice recording options zoom levels and ...

Page 39: ...screen to view the folder list All email accounts SMS and MMS fold ers are displayed here Tap on the plus sign next to each folder to view the sub folder list Each folder features the fol lowing subfolders Deleted Items Displays all messages you have selected to delete Drafts Displays all draft messages Inbox Displays all received messages Outbox Displays messages in the process of being sent Sent...

Page 40: ...use your Acer x960 Smartphone to send text messages to other mobile phones Each text message can contain up to 160 characters Creating and sending text messages 1 Tap Start Messaging Messages Then tap Menu New Text Message 2 The message window appears 3 Select a recipient and enter your message then tap Send Replying to text messages When a new text message arrives a message icon appears at the to...

Page 41: ...e Sort by drop down menu in the top right of the mes saging screen and select an option from the list MMS messages MMS messages are similar to text messages but also allow you to attach multimedia files such as pictures audio or video clips Each MMS message can be up to 300 kB in size Setting up MMS messaging Before you can send MMS messages you have to set up a con nection and profile Ask your ne...

Page 42: ... appears 3 Tap Menu MMS Settings MMSC Settings tab 4 Tap a profile from the list Tap Edit to view the selected profile settings 5 Tap each field to adjust its setting These fields should be automatically configured by your network provider If so we recommend you leave them as they are 6 Tap Done once you have finished editing the profile 7 Tap Select to select the profile from the list and tap OK ...

Page 43: ...ext will now be displayed in the mes sage window 8 Tap Send Replying to MMS messages When a new MMS message arrives a message icon appears at the top of the Home screen and a notification message is displayed 1 Tap Start Messaging Messages then tap the drop down menu in the top left corner of the messaging screen 2 Tap the MMS folder and the Inbox appears 3 Tap a message to open it 4 Tap Menu Repl...

Page 44: ...tion from the list Email Your Acer x960 Smartphone uses Outlook Mobile to manage email accounts Tap Start Messaging to open the messaging window Tap Setup E mail to set up your email account Note For further information on options available to you when creat ing replying to and sorting SMS and MMS messages refer to the Help menus ...

Page 45: ...to save your password or not When you ve finished entering the information tap Next Your Acer x960 Smartphone has pre set defi nitions for a variety of popular ISPs and will recommend settings if your email address is recognized Otherwise your Acer x960 Smart phone will try to connect to the Internet to find the settings ...

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Page 47: ...m which you can navi gate your Acer x960 Smartphone The screen features connec tion status information displays the date and time and features a set of shortcut icons that help you to access the most frequently used applications quickly and easily In the Acer 3D view scroll from side to side by dragging your finger or stylus to the left or right only part of the screen will be visible at any time ...

Page 48: ... your set locations on the globe 2 Email Launch the email application also indicates any unread mails 3 Messages Launch the messaging application also indicates any unread messages 4 Calls Open the list of recently dialed numbers missed calls 5 Weather View local weather forecasts for your set loca tions 6 Calendar Open your calendar to view upcoming appoint ments 7 Pictures View content in My pic...

Page 49: ...cted Call is being forwarded Connected to PC via USB Call is on hold Signal strength System sounds on No signal Vibrate only no system sounds Antenna off tele phone is off All system sounds off No phone service Battery indicator Incoming telephone call Low battery warning GPRS available Battery is charging 3G network available 3G connected GPRS connected EDGE available EDGE connected Synchronizing...

Page 50: ...ping the up and down arrows Select the date from the drop down cal endar When you have finished tap OK or press the OK button A confirmation message will appear Tap Yes to save your settings Personalizing your Acer x960 Smartphone You can enter your personal information to easily identify your Acer x960 Smartphone This is especially useful if it should ever be lost or stolen To enter owner informa...

Page 51: ... when connected to other computers To specify a name tap Start Settings System tab About Device ID Enter a name for your device Add a description if necessary Tap OK or press the OK button to con firm and save Changing Themes You can change the appearance of your Acer x960 Smartphone desktop by selecting different themes 1 Tap Start Settings Personal tab Today 2 Select a theme from the list 3 If y...

Page 52: ...ttings 46 Acer x960 Smartphone User Guide 5 Select the items you want to appear on the Home screen You can also specify a time after which the Home screen will time out and enter stand by mode 6 Tap OK to confirm and save ...

Page 53: ...ction will take you through all the steps to get you up and taking photos and videos with your Acer x960 Smartphone To activate the camera press the camera button or go to Start Programs Multimedia Camera Camera icons and indicators Icon Description Displays whether the camera is in photo or video cap ture mode Tap to turn the self timer on or off and to set the timer delay Tap to display the date...

Page 54: ... an effect Normal No effect is applied Grey Scale Takes black and white photos Negative Uses negative colors when taking the photo Artistic Painting The photo appears to be painted Emboss The photo is given an embossed appearance Sepia The photo is given a Sepia appearance Silhouette The photo appears in silhouette Mirror The object is mirrored Select the storage location Tap to enter the advanced...

Page 55: ...ully to take the photo Shooting a video 1 Frame your subject and steady your Acer x960 Smartphone 2 Adjust any settings you require such as brightness and scene mode 3 Press the camera button down halfway until the image comes into focus Push down fully to begin recording Press the camera button down halfway at any time to re focus 4 Press the camera button down fully to stop recording Slide to zo...

Page 56: ...select Copy or Cut from the pop up menu Navigate to your micro SD card in File Explorer tap and hold in the folder you want to save the image video to and select Paste from the pop up menu Photo and video options After you have taken your photo or video it is automatically saved Type Formats Image JPEG and BMP Video 3GP Note The default locations for saving photos and videos are My Documents My Pi...

Page 57: ...nt picture to a contact as an MMS or email message view the picture s information delete the picture or return to the thumbnail view You can also zoom into the picture or zoom out and navigate to the previous or following file Editing photos You can crop or rotate your saved photos 1 Tap Start Programs Pictures Videos 2 All your photos and videos are displayed as thumbnails Select a photo to edit ...

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Page 59: ... flight Check with your airline to make sure this is permitted onboard Some airlines may provide wireless Internet services on board that can be accessed via the WLAN feature Check prior to your departure whether this service is available on your flight Switch your Acer x960 Smartphone off during takeoff and landing as it may interfere with aircraft electronic systems Entering flight mode 1 Access...

Page 60: ...tivate and set basic phone Bluetooth and wireless network WLAN con nection settings through the Comm Manager screen Using the Comm Manager To access the Comm Manager tap any of the communication icons at the top of the screen or Start Programs Comm Manager Tip Press and hold for five seconds to exit flight mode and re activate wireless connections note only connections that were enabled prior to e...

Page 61: ...hone will automatically detect your network provider For all phone settings tap Settings Phone Here you can adjust ringtone security services network and CB Cell Broad cast settings Adjusting phone connection settings You can use the Connection Wizard to configure country and network settings for your phone connection as well as create customized phone connections 1 Tap Start Settings Connections ...

Page 62: ... it manually Detecting a network automatically 1 Tap Start Settings Phone Network tab 2 Select Automatic from the Network Selection list 3 Tap Find Network Your network will be automatically detected Selecting a network manually 1 Tap Start Settings Phone Network tab 2 Select Manual from the Network Selection list A list of available networks will appear 3 Select a network from the list and tap OK...

Page 63: ...e your settings and connect to your chosen network Wireless power management When activated wireless connections use considerable battery power so we recommend customizing power management options to get the most out of your battery You can create view and edit all available wireless networks in your area and configure network adapter card settings Viewing wireless networks 1 Tap Start Settings Co...

Page 64: ...Select a connection from the list 3 Tap Menu Edit 4 Enter all required information to configure the wireless network Refer to the Help menus to guide you through the configuration screens for each setting Adjusting network adapter settings 1 Tap Start Settings Connections tab Wi Fi Network Adapters tab 2 Select a network adapter from the list 3 Tap Edit 4 Select to use a server assigned IP address...

Page 65: ...nfigure a new Bluetooth con nection is by using the Bluetooth Manager 1 Tap Start Settings Connections tab Bluetooth Devices tab 2 Tap Add new device Your Acer x960 Smartphone will search for devices in range 3 Select the device you want to connect to 4 Tap Next and follow all onscreen instructions to set up the connection Adjusting Bluetooth visibility 1 Tap the Start Settings Connections tab Blu...

Page 66: ...he Phone Settings screen Tap Start Settings Personal tab Phone Configuring caller options You can configure certain caller options to keep control over your incoming and outgoing calls Bar outgoing or incoming calls using call barring choose who to display your identity to with caller ID specify a number to which calls can be forwarded if you are unavailable using call forwarding choose to be noti...

Page 67: ...ot when a call is waiting 4 Tap OK to confirm and save Choosing a profile and ring tone A profile contains settings for alert notification device vol ume ring type and tone 1 Tap Start Programs Phone Sound Profiles There are three profiles 2 Select a profile and use the lists and sliders to adjust set tings to customize your profile 3 Tap Advance to set further options for each profile Note Refer ...

Page 68: ... screen 2 Tap Menu Save to Contacts 3 Tap New Contact and select whether this is a SIM Contact or Outlook Contact 4 Enter the required information 5 Tap the Notes tab to enter any additional information for the contact 6 Tap OK to save You can choose to save contacts directly to your SIM card This is useful if you use your SIM card with multiple phones and you always need your address book to hand...

Page 69: ...t you want to save 3 Tap Menu Copy Contact To SIM 4 Edit the information as required 5 Tap OK or press the OK button to save the contact to your SIM card Moving a contact from your SIM card to inter nal memory 1 Tap Start Contacts 2 Tap the SIM contact you want to save 3 Tap Menu Copy Contact To Contacts 4 Edit the information as required 5 Tap OK or press the OK button to save the contact to your...

Page 70: ...the contact information you want to send and tap Done 5 Specify a recipient and tap Send Sending contacts via beam 1 Tap Start Contacts 2 Select a contact 3 Tap Menu Send Contact Beam 4 Select the Bluetooth device to send the contact to 5 Tap Send Deleting contacts To free up space on either the internal memory or on your SIM card you can delete contacts from your address book 1 Tap Start Contacts...

Page 71: ...o Ringtone and tap the field Select a ringtone from the drop down list 6 Tap OK or press the OK button to confirm and save Connecting to a PC and installing software You can use Microsoft ActiveSync on Windows XP or the Win dows Mobile Device Center on Windows Vista to synchronize the information on your computer with the information on your Acer x960 Smartphone comparing and updating data on both...

Page 72: ...ttings You can enable advanced networking to enhance your USB to PC connection should you be experiencing any problems syn chronizing your data with ActiveSync 1 Tap Start Settings Connections tab USB to PC 2 Check the Enable advanced network functionality checkbox to enable 3 Tap OK or press the OK button to confirm and save Other functions Managing your calendar You can set appointments and even...

Page 73: ...eating a new task 1 Tap Start Programs Tasks 2 Tap Menu New Task 3 Enter all task information start and due dates and how often to be reminded 4 Tap OK or press the OK button to confirm and save To edit an appointment tap the entry and then tap Edit to open the task entry screen Browsing the Internet In order to browse the Internet with your Acer x960 Smart phone you must be connected to a 3G or w...

Page 74: ...rmats are supported Playing back video or audio files 1 Tap Start Programs File Explorer 2 Locate the file to playback and tap once to play it in Win dows Media Player Starting Windows Live 1 Tap Start Programs Windows Live 2 Sign in with your email address and password and your con tacts list appears Personalizing your Acer x960 Smartphone This section takes you through all settings that can be a...

Page 75: ... programs you most frequently use and put them in the Start menu as shortcuts 1 Tap Start Settings Personal tab Menus 2 Select the programs to appear in the Start menu from the list 3 Tap OK to confirm and save Configuring sounds and notifications You can specify sounds to play for certain events or when cer tain actions are performed 1 Tap Start Settings Personal tab Sounds Notifications Sounds t...

Page 76: ...l Power tab Select the timing of the back light to turn on or off when your Acer x960 Smartphone is running on external power 4 Tap the Backlight Level tab Adjust the backlight brightness level and automatic level selection options 5 Tap OK to confirm and save Managing system certificates System certificates are used to positively identify your Acer x960 Smartphone to other systems Tap Start Setti...

Page 77: ...ings System tab Microphone 2 Move the slider to adjust the microphone volume 3 Tap OK or press the OK button to confirm and save Configuring regional settings You can adjust regional settings for number currency date and time formats to match those used in your country 1 Tap Start Settings System tab Regional Settings 2 Tap the Region Number Currency Date and Time tabs to view information for your...

Page 78: ...hange orientation align the screen enable ClearType and adjust text size to make viewing your Acer x960 Smartphone as comfortable as possible 1 Tap Start Settings System tab Screen General tab 2 Select screen orientation and tap Align Screen if you need to re align the screen 3 Tap the ClearType tab Select to enable ClearType 4 Tap the Text Size tab Move the slider to adjust text size 5 Tap OK or ...

Page 79: ...rebooting your computer All data and settings information are retained after a cold boot Using the tip of your stylus lightly press the Reset button inside the hole on the side of your Acer x960 Smartphone Note Before performing a reset ensure that you have not acciden tally locked your Acer x960 Smartphone If this is the case tap Unlock displayed in the bottom right of the screen to unlock the sy...

Page 80: ...x960 Smartphone It is similar to turning a computer off and then turning it back on Hold down the power button and use the tip of your stylus to lightly press the Reset button inside the hole on the side of your Acer x960 Smartphone Note To reduce risking damage to your Acer x960 Smartphone only use the supplied stylus to reset the device ...

Page 81: ... is not responding to stylus input Press the reset button while holding the power button down When you see the Acer screen press and hold the Record button You will see a screen asking you to confirm the clean boot press the cam era button to confirm If you do not press the camera button your Acer x960 Smartphone will reboot to as normal Warning You should only perform a clean boot when all other ...

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Page 83: ...lls To use the headset plug it into the mini USB port at the bot tom of the unit When the headset is plugged in all audio is routed to the headset and the speakers are turned off To answer an incoming call press the silver button on the microphone Adjust the volume with the integrated volume wheel End the call by pressing the silver button again Using a Bluetooth headset Your Acer x960 Smartphone ...

Page 84: ... free Headset setup 7 Make sure your Bluetooth headset is ready and tap Next 8 Tap the icon for your Bluetooth headset 9 Enter your headset passkey and tap OK or press the OK button 10 Tap Finish to complete setup When you want to answer an incoming call press the answer button on your Bluetooth headset Press or End to end the call Tip As well as being essential for handsfree operation when drivin...

Page 85: ... Next to begin the New Connection Wizard 4 Select Connect to the Internet and click Next 5 Select Set up my connection manually and click Next 6 Select Connect to a dial up modem and click Next 7 Enter the name of your ISP Internet Service Provider and click Next 8 Enter your ISP s phone number The number must begin with 99 Click Next 9 Select one option from the Connection Availability screen and...

Page 86: ...er x960 Smartphone will now act as a modem Using a Bluetooth connection You can also use Bluetooth to link your PC to your Acer x960 Smartphone to connect to the Internet Ensure that Bluetooth is enabled from the Comm Manager refer to Comm Man ager on page 54 and that other devices can discover your Acer x960 Smartphone To do this open the Comm Manager tap Settings Bluetooth Mode tab and check Oth...

Page 87: ...Using your Acer x960 Smartphone as a modem Acer x960 Smartphone User Guide 81 Double click on your Acer x960 Smartphone device name Select Let me choose my own passkey when requested and enter a passkey ...

Page 88: ... x960 Smartphone User Guide Your Acer x960 Smartphone will ask to allow pairing and for the Passkey Enter the same code you entered above and tap OK Windows will automatically connect to your Acer x960 Smartphone and detect what services are available ...

Page 89: ... a micro SD card to expand memory and storage capacity Remove the battery cover and open the SD MMC slot cover and insert the micro SD card into the slot as shown below Make sure the gold connectors are facing upwards Push the card in until it clicks into place Note If your Acer x960 Smartphone is in power saving mode when you insert the card it will wake up ...

Page 90: ...p Start Settings Lock 2 Check the checkbox and select a time after which a password prompt will appear 3 Choose your password type either a simple 4 digit PIN or a strong alphanumeric password which must contain at least three of the follow ing upper or lower case letters punctuation and numbers 4 Reconfirm your password Tap OK or press the OK button to save You can also enter a hint in case you f...

Page 91: ...evice the speaker is automati cally shut off Disconnect the headset Check that the device volume setting is not muted Tap the icon at the top of the Home screen Check that the volume control is not at its lowest setting Touch screen Why is the touch screen not responding to my stylus taps The screen may have lost its alignment Go to Start Settings System tab Screen to re align the screen Multimedi...

Page 92: ...k the OS version and other hardware and soft ware information How do I restore the system back to its default factory settings Perform a cold bootcold boot Refer to Performing a cold boot on page 74 for more information What should I do if the system stops function ing normally or crashes Perform a cold boot Refer to Soft reset on page 73 for more information Power I couldn t turn on the device Th...

Page 93: ...ettings and ActiveSync set tings when connected via USB nei ther Wi Fi nor GPRS 3G is used 2 If Wi Fi is enabled check the Wi Fi settings from Start Settings Con nections tab Comm Manager when Wi Fi is enabled GPRS 3G will not be used Note You might need to log into the wire less environment 3 If you are using a GPRS 3G network check the settings from Start Set tings Connections Page Connec tions ...

Page 94: ...sional Display 2 8 VGA TFT touchscreen 640 x 480 resolution 65K color support Microsoft ClearType technology for clearer crisper font display Multimedia CD quality stereo output Mini USB microphone output Mono speaker 0 5 W max Omni directional microphone Formats supported Type Formats Audio playback WMA MP3 WAV AAC AMR Ringtone SP MIDI MIDI MMF AMR AWB RMI MP3 AAC Video recording 3GP MPEG 4 H 263...

Page 95: ...00 1900 850 HSDPA HSUPA EDGE GPRS Camera VGA 300 000 pixel for Video Telephony front 3 2 megapixel auto focus rear Expansion Micro SD memory card slot up to 8 GB Battery High density rechargeable 1530 mAh Lithium Polymer battery changeable Battery life Up to 4 hours 3G call talk time with backlight off Up to 6 hours 2G call talk time with backlight off Video playback 3GP MPEG 4 WMV H 263 H 264 Typ...

Page 96: ...usly dam aged Slots and openings are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the product and to pro tect it from overheating These openings must not be blocked or covered The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed sofa rug or NOTE Length of battery operation will depend on power consump tion which is based on system resource use For example constantly usi...

Page 97: ...nts and to pre vent battery leakage do not place the product on a vibrating surface Never use this product when engaging in sporting activities 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 yo...

Page 98: ...atures The full performance of a new battery is achieved only after two or three complete charge and discharge cycles The bat tery can be charged and discharged hundreds of times but it will eventually wear out When the talk and standby times are noticeably shorter than normal buy a new battery Use only Acer approved batteries and recharge your battery only with Acer approved chargers designated f...

Page 99: ... fully charged Battery performance is particularly limited in temperatures well below freezing Do not dispose of batteries in a fire as they may explode Bat teries may also explode if damaged Dispose of batteries according to local regulations Please recycle when possible Do not dispose as household waste Replacing the battery pack Acer x960 Smartphone uses lithium batteries Replace the bat tery w...

Page 100: ... available Ensure that the above separation distance instructions are followed until the transmission is completed Parts of the device are magnetic Metallic materials may be attracted to the device and persons with hearing aids should not hold the device to the ear with the hearing aid Do not place credit cards or other magnetic storage media near the device because information stored on them may ...

Page 101: ...from the pacemaker Not carry the device near your pacemaker when the device is switched on If you suspect interference switch off your device and move it Hearing aids Some digital wireless devices may interfere with some hearing aids If interference occurs consult your service provider Vehicles RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded electronic systems in motor vehicles...

Page 102: ...nd may be illegal Potentially explosive environments Switch off your device when in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere and obey all signs and instructions Potentially explosive atmospheres include areas where you would normally be advised to turn off your vehicle engine Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death Switch off the devic...

Page 103: ...Some networks may require that a valid SIM card is properly inserted in the device 2 Press as many times as needed to clear the display and ready the device for calls 3 Enter the official emergency number for your present loca tion Emergency numbers vary by location 4 Press If certain features are in use you may first need to turn those features off before you can make an emergency call Consult th...

Page 104: ...tp www acer group com public Sustainability sustainability01 htm Mercury advisory For projectors or electronic products containing an LCD CRT monitor or display Lamp s inside this product contain mercury and must be recy cled 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 information...

Page 105: ...ne in your back pocket 4 DO NOT expose your Acer x960 Smartphone to extreme temperatures For example do not leave your Acer x960 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 store your Acer x960 Smartphone in any location that is dusty damp or wet 6 DO use a soft damp cloth t...

Page 106: ...ome pixels may occasionally misfire or appear as black or red dots This has no effect on the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction Radio device regulatory notice Note Regulatory information below is for models with wireless LAN and or Bluetooth only General This product complies with the radio frequency and safety standards of any country or region in which it has been approved for ...

Page 107: ...pean Council s recom mended limit for mobile telephones is the Specific Absorption Rate SAR This SAR limit is 2 0 W kg averaged over 10 g of body tissue It meets the requirements of the International Commission on Non Ionizing Radiation Protection ICNIRP and was included in the European Standard EN 50360 for mobile radio devices The SAR regulation for mobile telephones is in line with European Sta...

Page 108: ...Safety regulations 102 Acer x960 Smartphone User Guide ...

Page 109: ...D 61 calls answering 24 ending 24 from other applications 20 on screeen options 24 putting on hold 24 rejecting 24 swapping between 25 using the on screen dial pad 19 camera editing photo 51 icons and indicators 47 information 89 shooting a video 49 supported formats 50 switching cameras in a video call 24 taking a photo 49 turning on and off 24 clock and alarms 71 connecting to a PC 66 connectivi...

Page 110: ... M microphone volume 71 MMS messages 35 N naming 45 network selecting 56 O on screen dial pad 18 on screen keyboard 31 P password protection 84 performance 88 personalizing 44 phone connections 55 photos videos editing 51 power management 57 profiles 62 R regional settings 72 ring tones 62 S safety regulations 90 screen options 73 SD card 83 information 89 security options 84 SIM Card Entering PIN...

Page 111: ...ns 43 stylus 29 system certificates 71 T tasks 67 themes 45 troubleshooting 85 turning on 12 U unpacking 5 USB connector 89 V video calls the video call screen 22 views left 8 Voice Call Video Call Menu 22 voice calls the voice call screen 21 volume adjusting 69 W Windows Media Player 68 wireless manager 53 WLAN connections 57 settings 57 word completion 32 ...

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