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 8 Beaming information

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Beaming a business card  .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .  207
Beaming a record .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .  207
Beaming an application   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .  208
Receiving beamed information   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .  210
Turning off beaming.   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .  211

 9 Exchanging and updating data using HotSync operations

213

Performing a HotSync operation .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .  213

Creating a user profile    .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .  213
Performing a local HotSync operation  .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .  214

Selecting HotSync setup options .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .  216
Customising HotSync application settings  .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .  218
IR HotSync operations  .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .  220

Preparing your computer for infrared communication   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .  220
Configuring HotSync Manager for infrared communication   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .  221
Performing an IR HotSync operation .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .  223
Returning to using the cradle for local USB 

HotSync operations  .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .  224

Performing a HotSync operation via a network .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .  225

Performing a HotSync operation via a network   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .  228

Using File Link   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .  229

 10 Setting preferences for your Acer handheld

231

Opening Preferences    .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .  232
Alarm preferences    .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .  232
Buttons preferences .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .  234
Connection preferences   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .  237

Connection Types    .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .  238
Setting an Infrared to modem connection   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .  239

Date & Time preferences  .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .  242
Digitizer preferences    .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .  244
Formats preferences .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .  244

Setting default country  .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .  245
Setting time, date, week start, and number display formats  .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .  245

General preferences .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .  247

Setting the Auto-off interval time .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .  247
Setting the sounds and volumes    .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .  248
Turning Beam Receive on and off  .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .  249
Setting your Acer handheld to stay on while in the cradle .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .  249
Setting the backlight power saving mode    .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .  250

HiDensity preferences  .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .  250
Network preferences    .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .  251

Connecting to your ISP or dial-in service   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .  255
Customising service templates   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .  255
Entering DNS numbers and IP addresses   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .  259
Creating a login script.   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .  261

Summary of Contents for EV- S60 Series

Page 1: ...User Manual for Acer s50 and s60 Handhelds...

Page 2: ...any means electronic mechanical photocopy recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of Acer Inc DISCLAIMER AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY Acer and its subsidiaries makes no representat...

Page 3: ...User Manual introduces you to the many ways your handheld can help you organise and manage both business and personal information so as to make your everyday activities a more productive and satisfyi...

Page 4: ...er sources of heat 5 Do not use or store your handheld in any location that is extremely dusty damp or wet 6 Use a soft damp cloth to clean your handheld If the surface of the screen becomes soiled cl...

Page 5: ...r private records The Hide option completely hides private records Assign a password to viewing options to enhance security Assigning a password requires you to enter a password before private entries...

Page 6: ...First things first Assigning security options vi...

Page 7: ...6 Graffiti tips 8 Using the onscreen keyboard 8 Beaming data 9 2 Managing your applications 11 Using Applications Launcher 11 Categorising applications 12 Changing the Applications Launcher display 13...

Page 8: ...Selecting different types of phone numbers and addresses 57 Duplicating an entry 58 Editing Address Book entries 59 Sorting Address Book entries 59 Address Book menus 60 Using To Do List 63 Creating...

Page 9: ...lkReader 108 eBook categories 108 Working on the WalkReader Manager screen 109 File Manager 112 Working in Browse mode 112 Working with bookmarks 114 Using the Jump To function 117 Working with hyperl...

Page 10: ...sound effects 174 Using the Reminders list screen 175 Subtle alarms 176 Understanding the blinking alarm indicator 176 7 Managing your desktop email 177 Setting up Mail on your computer 177 Setting up...

Page 11: ...work 225 Performing a HotSync operation via a network 228 Using File Link 229 10 Setting preferences for your Acer handheld 231 Opening Preferences 232 Alarm preferences 232 Buttons preferences 234 Co...

Page 12: ...ted Network preferences 267 Setting up related Connection Preferences 267 Setting up Phone preferences 268 ShortCuts preferences 268 11 Frequently Asked Questions 271 Software installation problems 27...

Page 13: ...handheld in several ways Using Graffiti Using the onscreen keyboard Beaming data Entering data using Graffiti You can use Graffiti writing commands to create letters numbers punctuation and symbols Th...

Page 14: ...r 3 Position the stylus in the left hand side of the Graffiti writing area 4 Start your stroke at the heavy dot and draw the stroke shape as it appears in the tables 5 Lift the stylus from the screen...

Page 15: ...ke to cancel it To write capital letters 1 Choose from the following options To enter a single capital letter write the Caps Shift stroke Then write the character stroke To enter all capital letters C...

Page 16: ...y and displays the number at the insertion point onscreen As soon as you lift the stylus from the screen you can begin the stroke for the next character you want to write The Graffiti punctuation mark...

Page 17: ...g strokes The Graffiti accented characters To draw accented characters you first draw the stroke for the letter and then draw the accent stroke Graffiti writing then adds the accent to the letter For...

Page 18: ...ffiti writing includes additional strokes for navigating within text or fields in your applications Using Graffiti ShortCuts Graffiti ShortCuts let you easily enter commonly used words and phrases You...

Page 19: ...ications icon 2 In the All or System screen tap the Prefs icon 3 Tap the pick list in the upper right corner of the Preferences screen then select ShortCut 4 Tap the ShortCut you want to edit 5 Tap Ed...

Page 20: ...and numbers can be written using two different strokes use the one that s easiest for you Press firmly Using the onscreen keyboard You can open the onscreen keyboard anytime you need to enter text or...

Page 21: ...ose by and also has an IR port The IR port is located on the top part of your handheld indicated by the Infrared icon behind the small dark shield Refer to 8 Beaming information on page 207 for more i...

Page 22: ...1 Entering data in your Acer handheld Beaming data 10...

Page 23: ...r s50 and s60 Handhelds Quick Guide To open Applications Launcher Tap the Applications icon The All category of Applications Launcher appears NOTE The first time you launch Applications Launcher it wi...

Page 24: ...assign an application to a category and then display a single category or all your applications NOTE When you have a Memory Stick properly seated in the Memory Stick slot the last item in the category...

Page 25: ...er a new category name NOTE Category names are case sensitive You can have categories named GRAPHICS and graphics at the same time 4 Tap OK To display applications by category In Applications Launcher...

Page 26: ...cations Launcher 14 2 From the Options menu tap Preferences 3 In the Preferences dialog box tap the View By pick list and then tap List 4 Tap OK Icons in the Applications Launcher screen will now be s...

Page 27: ...om the Options menu tap Preferences 3 In the Preferences dialog box tap Remember Last Category 4 Tap OK Each time you return to Applications Launcher the category of the last application you opened is...

Page 28: ...icon is visible opposite the masked entry when you hide records they are not visible anywhere in the list You can mask or hide records without assigning a password or you can assign a password if you...

Page 29: ...plications Security 17 4 Tap Mask Records 5 Tap OK The Mask Records screen appears 6 Tap OK To mask all private records 1 In Applications Launcher tap the Security icon to display the Security screen...

Page 30: ...ne of the basic applications except Mail and view a record Records marked as private are masked with a gray bar and are marked with the Lock icon To hide a private record 1 From within any private rec...

Page 31: ...plications Security 19 4 Tap Hide Records 5 Tap OK The Hide Records screen appears 6 Tap OK To hide all private records 1 In Applications Launcher tap the Security icon to display the Security screen...

Page 32: ...Security application you can also display private records that have been previously masked or hidden NOTE If you have assigned a password to your device you must enter it before private records are d...

Page 33: ...If you have a password the Show Private Records dialog box appears Go to step 3 3 Enter your password 4 Tap OK Assigning and editing passwords You can assign a password to protect your private record...

Page 34: ...have the option to enter a specific text on the Hint line to help you remember your password if you forget it 4 Tap OK Another Password screen will appear for confirmation of the new password 5 Reente...

Page 35: ...OK To remove your password tap Unassign Locking your handheld You can lock your handheld with a password to protect information This password must then be entered to operate your handheld and gain ac...

Page 36: ...Tap the Auto Lock Handheld box A password prompt appears 3 Enter your current password The Lock Handheld screen appears 4 Tap On power off 5 Tap OK To set your handheld to lock at a preset time 1 In...

Page 37: ...me 6 Tap OK The time you set for will be indicated on the Lock Handheld Screen To set your handheld to lock after a period of inactivity 1 In Applications Launcher tap the Security icon 2 Tap the Auto...

Page 38: ...handheld manually using the Turn Off Lock option A password is required before using this option so set first a password as described in To assign a password on page 22 before performing the procedure...

Page 39: ...remember your password If you still cannot remember your password you must perform a hard reset to resume using your handheld Performing a hard reset deletes all the records in your handheld however...

Page 40: ...s all entries and files marked as Private IMPORTANT If you synchronise your handheld with your computer before deleting a forgotten password private entries are restored the next time you perform a Ho...

Page 41: ...to an individual item in any of the basic applications for example a single Date Book event Address Book entry To Do List item or Memo Pad memo Creating records You can use the following procedure to...

Page 42: ...word on a line to select the entire line Drag across a line of text to select some or all of the information or drag down to select text across multiple lines Using the Edit menu The Edit menu is ava...

Page 43: ...s dialog box of the application tap Delete and then tap OK Undo Reverses the action of the last edit command made Undo also reverses deletions done using the backspace Cut Removes a selection from its...

Page 44: ...n 3 Tap OK Purging records Over time as you use Date Book and To Do List you ll accumulate records that are no longer useful For example events that occurred months ago remain in Date Book and complet...

Page 45: ...owing options on the confirmation dialog box that appears Date Book Select the Delete Events Older Than pick list and select an option 1 week 2 weeks 3 weeks or 1 month Date Book or To Do List Select...

Page 46: ...encies hospitals fire department police stations etc To Do List Business Personal and All category Memo Pad Business Personal and All category You can modify or delete the default categories User defi...

Page 47: ...s 2 Tap the pick list in the upper right corner of the screen 3 Tap Edit Categories 4 Tap New 5 Enter the name for the new category 6 Tap OK 7 Tap OK to exit the Edit Categories dialog box To rename a...

Page 48: ...es not search through applications stored in a Memory Stick Date Book To Do List and Memo Pad Use Phone Lookup to display the Address list screen and add the information from this list to a record Add...

Page 49: ...the Find option The Find option lets you locate text in any or all applications For example if the text dog appears in Address Book and Date Book the Find option displays both occurrences in the Find...

Page 50: ...nue the search after tapping Stop tap Find More Using Phone Lookup The Phone Lookup option lets you add a telephone number from the Address list to an entry in another application For example you can...

Page 51: ...d TIP You can also search based on selected text Drag to highlight the text then write the Graffiti Phone Lookup command stroke L Your handheld replaces the selected text and adds the name and its ass...

Page 52: ...ng fonts You can change the font style in all basic applications You can choose a different font style for each application To change the font style 1 Open an application 2 Do one of the following to...

Page 53: ...text following the About command differs based on your location For example if you are in Date Book the command is About Date Book if you are in Address Book the command is About Address Book Applicat...

Page 54: ...Scheduling timed events You can schedule timed events for the current date or for future dates To schedule a timed event for the current date 1 Tap the time line next to the time that corresponds to t...

Page 55: ...ll Day if the event lasts all day The default hours of a standard business day are set by the user and may be changed using the Preferences command in Date Book See the section Changing the displayed...

Page 56: ...nt for the current day Scheduling untimed events You can schedule untimed events for any date Untimed events appear at the top of the list of times marked with a diamond To schedule an untimed event 1...

Page 57: ...convert untimed events into timed events To reschedule an event 1 Tap the event you want to reschedule 2 Tap Details 3 To change the time tap the Time box then select a new time To change the date tap...

Page 58: ...p Choose Date Use the date picker to select an end date 7 Tap OK The new repeating event is indicated by the Repeat icon on the far right on the event line Making changes to repeating or continuous ev...

Page 59: ...es prior to the day on which you change the setting are not changed and your handheld creates a new repeating event If you change the date of an occurrence of a repeating event e g from January 14 to...

Page 60: ...event 1 Tap the event to which you want to assign an alarm 2 Tap Details 3 Tap the Alarm check box to select it The default setting 5 Minutes appears 4 Set the alarm time Select the 5 next to the Alar...

Page 61: ...t the start and end time for the Date Book view See Changing the displayed Start and End Times on page 54 Alarm Preset Let you set an alarm for each new event automatically The silent alarm for untime...

Page 62: ...view displays a calendar of your events for an entire week This view lets you quickly review your appointments and available time slots In addition the graphical display helps you spot overlaps and c...

Page 63: ...e time selected for a new event Tap any day or date that appears at the top of the Week view to move directly to that day without selecting an event The Week view displays the time span defined by the...

Page 64: ...ing times Working in Month view The Month view screen shows which days have events scheduled Dots and lines in the Month view indicate events repeating events and untimed events To display the Month v...

Page 65: ...tion you can also use the Agenda view to check off completed To Do List items To go to the Day view of any event on the Agenda view screen simply tap the desired event To work in the Agenda view 1 Do...

Page 66: ...arrows to select a new start time value for the Date Book screens 3 Tap End Time and use the up down arrows to select a new end time value for the Date Book screens NOTE If the selected time slots for...

Page 67: ...n Day view Show Time Bars Tap to display time bars showing the duration of an event and any event conflicts Compress Day View Tap to display start and end times for each event with the blank time slot...

Page 68: ...ation button on the front panel of your handheld to display the Address screen 2 Tap New 3 Enter the last name of the person you want to add to your Address Book NOTE The first letter of each field ex...

Page 69: ...ation tap Done TIP To create an entry that always appears at the top of the Address List begin the Last name or Company field with a symbol as in If Found Call This entry can contain contact informati...

Page 70: ...the First Name field To duplicate an entry 1 From the Address Book tap a name you want to duplicate 2 Do one of the following Tap the Menu icon then tap Duplicate Address from the Record menu Tap the...

Page 71: ...ete Tap to delete the entry Note Let you create a note Tap the button then enter information in the Graffiti writing area and tap OK 5 Tap OK Sorting Address Book entries You can change how Address Bo...

Page 72: ...your reference only Features that are not explained in this section are discussed elsewhere in this User Manual Address Book has three menus Record Edit and Options Record menu The Record menu differs...

Page 73: ...iffers depending on whether you are viewing it from the Address list or from the Address View screen Address list AddressView Dial Initiates dialing of an infrared equipped mobile phone by sending the...

Page 74: ...selected If you clear it Address Book displays the All category Enable Tap Dialing Allow automatic dialing by tapping a telephone number in Address Book You must have an infrared equipped mobile phon...

Page 75: ...no To Do List item is currently selected writing in the Graffiti writing area automatically creates a new item 4 Tap anywhere onscreen to deselect the To Do List item TIP You can add a name address a...

Page 76: ...tom of the screen Tap Show Priorities and tap OK 2 Tap the Priority number on the left side of the To Do List item The drop down column of priority levels appears 3 Tap the Priority number that you wa...

Page 77: ...turned off have not been deleted They are still in the internal memory of your handheld You must purge completed items to remove them from memory Refer to Purging records on page 32 for more informati...

Page 78: ...r the item Due Date Tap the pick list to open the Due Date pick list then tap the date that you want to assign the item Options include Today Assigns the current date Tomorrow Assigns tomorrow s date...

Page 79: ...tap OK 4 Tap OK TIP If you turn on the Show Due Dates option in the To Do Preferences dialog box you can tap directly on the due date in the To Do List to open the pick list shown in step 3 Sorting To...

Page 80: ...rst and then priority Category Priority Sort items by category first and then priority Priority Category Sort items by priority first and then category Tap here Show Completed Items Displays completed...

Page 81: ...u can add information to it from the Address Book application such as a phone number or address using the Phone Lookup option Refer to Using Phone Lookup on page 38 To create a new memo 1 Press the Me...

Page 82: ...Done NOTE You can categorise memos See Categorising records on page 34 Reviewing memos The Memo list displays the first line of a memo This makes it easy to locate and review your memos To review a m...

Page 83: ...by pick list 2 In the list screen tap and drag a memo to a new location in the list TIP To display the list of your memos on your computer as you arranged them manually on your handheld open Memo Pad...

Page 84: ...Record menu differs depending on whether you are viewing it from the Memo List screen or from an open memo Options menus The Options menu differs depending on whether you are viewing it from the Memo...

Page 85: ...calculation This button enables you to reenter the number without starting the calculation over Places the current number in memory Each new number you enter with the M button is added to the total st...

Page 86: ...3 Working with your basic applications Using Calculator 74 4 When you have finished reviewing the calculations tap OK Calculator menus Calculator has two menus Edit and Options Tap here...

Page 87: ...ox and Recorder is only useful for Acer s60 handheld users These two applications will not run even if installed in an Acer s50 handheld 1 Exit any open programs including those that run at startup su...

Page 88: ...for you to check the date and time as well as set alarm reminders for your schedule It also serves as a handy timer for time critical activities Clock modes Clock operates in three modes City Clock B...

Page 89: ...de City Clock serves three main functions date and time display for a local city date and time display for two other preselected cities default New York and Tokyo and an alarm function Big Clock mode...

Page 90: ...e City Clock mode shows the date and time display for the local city This is based on the current settings under the Date Time panel of Preferences Refer to page 242 for more information Display for t...

Page 91: ...formation To edit city details 1 Tap a city pick list to display the current city list 2 Select Edit Cities on the bottom of the city list to display the Edit Cities screen 3 In the Edit Cities screen...

Page 92: ...30 and 45 DST Tap the check box to apply DST information if available to the selected city If no DST information is available for the selected city tapping the check box will automatically display the...

Page 93: ...a city pick list to display the current city list 2 Select Edit Cities on the bottom of the city list to display the Edit Cities screen 3 In the Edit Cities screen tap New to display a blank City Det...

Page 94: ...Cities screen to revert to the City Clock main screen To delete a city from the current city list 1 Tap the city pick list to display the current city list 2 Select Edit Cities on the bottom of the c...

Page 95: ...n screen the deleted city will be replace by the local city defined in the system preferences settings Alarm setting City Clock enables you to set an alarm to remind you of scheduled activities To set...

Page 96: ...l be activated Follow the steps below 1 Tap the number frame then use the control to set the values The first number frame represents the hour value 1 to 12 The second and third number frame represent...

Page 97: ...ur handheld that you can use as an alarm sound To install MIDI files follow the instructions on the To install add on applications on your handheld section on the Acer s50 and s60 Handhelds Quick Guid...

Page 98: ...The three pointers hours minutes and seconds function just like a physical clock or watch Notes Enter a brief description about the alarm reminder This description will appear on the Reminder page whe...

Page 99: ...05 59 59 Timer mode In Timer mode you can use your handheld as a stopwatch to measure time span for time critical events such as a sports competition a time balancing experiment or even in monitoring...

Page 100: ...ock menu shown here is for your reference only Features that are not explained in this section are discussed elsewhere in this User Manual Clock has one only menu Options For information on how to ope...

Page 101: ...nd s60 Handhelds Quick Guide for the location of the earphone jack and internal speaker Copying MP3 files into a Memory Stick 1 On your computer click Start Programs Palm Desktop Install Tool 2 In the...

Page 102: ...ndheld s front panel NOTE When the Background Playback function is disabled pressing any of the application buttons will terminate the AudioBox operation and launch the application assigned to the pre...

Page 103: ...layer built into your Acer s60 To select a track to play 1 In the AudioBox main screen tap the Track pick list to display the available tracks in the Memory Stick The track number and track filename a...

Page 104: ...Repeat to repeat playback of the active track or the whole playlist Refer to Preferences under the Options menu on page 96 for more information on how to configure this function LCD off to turn off t...

Page 105: ...laylist The playlist displays the track information of all the available MP3 files stored in the Memory Stick To display the playlist In the AudioBox main screen tap the Playlist button The Playlist E...

Page 106: ...ing the tracks will not change the track number NOTE When the selected entry is the first one on the list is disabled In the same manner when the selected entry is last on the list is also disabled Ta...

Page 107: ...hen playback mode is active the currently playing track is automatically selected in the Delete screen TIP Tap the check box on the header bar to select all MP3 files for deletion 4 Tap the Delete but...

Page 108: ...tion are discussed elsewhere in this User Manual AudioBox has only one menu Options Options menu Preferences Repeated by Set the repeat mode Tap the pick list to display options Options include All Th...

Page 109: ...isplaying a list of available audio files in the active storage medium LCD Off After To minimize battery consumption it is advisable to turn off the LCD backlight during playback mode Tap the pick lis...

Page 110: ...cks if the DSP Digital Signal Processing chipset is available If it is being used by another application the warning message below appears In the warning message box you can either Tap OK to terminate...

Page 111: ...y Stick is available recorded audio will automatically be saved to the handheld s internal memory 2 In the Recorder main screen tap The Recorder status screen appears The same screen appears when Reco...

Page 112: ...ored either in your Acer s60 s internal memory or in a Memory Stick You can listen to your audio files either through your Acer s60 s built in speaker or through an earphone included in the package co...

Page 113: ...From the Recorder main screen select the audio file you want to play 2 Tap The Playback status screen appears displaying the following information For instructions on how to work in Playback mode ref...

Page 114: ...Recorder 102 NOTE You must first select an audio file before tapping any of the command buttons Details View detailed information regarding the selected audio file Rename Modify the filename of the s...

Page 115: ...of the screen Options include Internal and Expansion The Move and Copy commands are only available when there is an unlocked Memory Stick Otherwise buttons for these two commands are not visible in th...

Page 116: ...4 3 Tap OK on the confirmation dialog box that appears To copy audio file s 1 Select the audio file s you want to copy 2 Tap Copy 3 Tap OK on the confirmation dialog box that appears To delete audio f...

Page 117: ...are discussed elsewhere in this User Manual The Recorder menu bar can only be displayed when you are in Recorder main screen The menu bar is inaccessible during Recording or Playback mode There are tw...

Page 118: ...to display the Beam dialog box When the Beam dialog box appears point the IR port directly at the IR port of the receiving handheld TIP For best results the handhelds should be between 10 centimeters...

Page 119: ...lect the check box to enable Recorder to continue with Recording mode even after closing the application Record Hot Button record to Select storage medium for recorded audio There are two options Inte...

Page 120: ...u to read your eBooks Acer eBook format with a few quick taps on your handheld WalkReader can detect eBook files stored in the internal memory of your handheld or in a Memory Stick Generating eBooks f...

Page 121: ...screen 2 Tap a category of eBooks to display Working on the WalkReader Manager screen Using the command icons on the WalkReader Manager screen you can open your eBooks view detailed information about...

Page 122: ...s icon to display the Details screen NOTE The Details command has a corresponding option on the Options menu accessible from both the WalkReader Manager screen and from the Browse mode The first four...

Page 123: ...cluding blank spaces Author Indicates the name of the eBook creator may have a blank value Publisher Indicates the name of the eBook s publisher may have a blank value Publish Date Indicates the eBook...

Page 124: ...Manager screen Tap the Go Back icon All the current eBook settings are retained and will be applied when you reopen the file To define the font type in viewing an eBook 1 Tap the Font icon to display...

Page 125: ...hed highlighted on the Find field 3 Define the search mode 4 Tap OK When a match is found for the searched text the matched word is highlighted and is moved to the first line of the screen Case Sensit...

Page 126: ...ore than a second will scroll the screen up down continuously Release the stylus to stop scrolling Press the top scroll button to scroll the text up one screen press the bottom scroll button to scroll...

Page 127: ...Note menu to add a bookmark 3 In the Bookmark screen tap the New button By default the first 20 characters including spaces on the first line of the selected bookmark location serves as the title for...

Page 128: ...reen reverts to Browse view with the location referred to by the selected bookmark moved to the first line of the screen To delete a bookmark 1 In the Bookmark screen tap the bookmark you want to dele...

Page 129: ...the Jump To function 1 In Browse view tap the percentage value pick list to display the Jump To options 2 Select a Jump To option Tap here Tap here Top The screen will jump to display the first line o...

Page 130: ...erlinks Hyperlinks embedded in your eBook let you jump from one location to another within the same eBook Hyperlinks appear with a dotted underline To use hyperlinks 1 Tap the hyperlink Figure 1 to ju...

Page 131: ...icon to revert to the linked location referred to by the last tapped hyperlink Using the eBook notes feature You have the option to attach descriptive notes to your eBooks To attached a note to an eB...

Page 132: ...nager command buttons allow you view and delete notes attached to your eBook The View and Delete buttons are disabled when no note entry is selected To revert to Browse view tap Done To view a note 1...

Page 133: ...age where the note entry was added Delete Tap to delete note A confirmation dialog box appears Tap OK To delete a note In addition to the Delete option on the View Note screen there are two command bu...

Page 134: ...g on whether you are viewing it from the WalkReader Manager screen or in Browse view Options menu in WalkReader Manager screen Rename Select this menu option to rename an eBook file Follow the steps b...

Page 135: ...o beam 2 Tap the Menu icon 3 From the Record menu tap Beam to display the Beam dialog box When the Beam dialog box appears point the IR port directly at the IR port of the receiving handheld TIP For b...

Page 136: ...Action Defines the scrolling behavior after tapping the top bottom half of the screen Options include 1 2 Page Scrolls the screen up down half a page Page Scrolls the screen up down one page Line Scr...

Page 137: ...or in a Memory Stick Selecting image source To view the image files stored in either your handheld s internal memory or in a Memory Stick you need to select them first To select image source Tap the p...

Page 138: ...image file before tapping any of the command buttons To open an image for select viewing 1 Tap the thumbnail of the image you want to view in View mode 2 Tap View Screen shifts to show the processing...

Page 139: ...de display In Slide Show mode selected image is enlarged in a clear screen no command buttons are visible You can do the following while in Slide Show mode Scale image size for preferential viewing re...

Page 140: ...mand icon as well as a menu command when the image is displayed in View or Slide Show mode Tap here Tap here Filename Indicates the image filename Width Indicates the horizontal length of the image ex...

Page 141: ...n dialog box that appears To set a default folder To make accessing image files from your Memory Stick faster Photowiz lets you set a folder in the card to serve as the default image source 1 Using th...

Page 142: ...perform various application tasks Scale image size for preferential viewing Press your stylus on an image that does not fit in the display area in its entirety and drag it in the desired direction to...

Page 143: ...aling function 1 Tap the Image Scaling pick list to display the scaling options 2 Select a scaling value Options include 200 100 50 25 and 12 These percentage values are in relation to the dimension o...

Page 144: ...arger increments The Equal Values check box lets you adjust the slider of a single color channel and have the rest of the color channel sliders to automatically adjust to the initial level set Tap the...

Page 145: ...displayed in Slide Show or View mode Settings defined here are applied to all image files Options menu in Thumbnail mode Options menu in Slide Show or View mode No sleeping in view mode Select this c...

Page 146: ...it command under the Options menu is selected 3 5 10 and 30 seconds 1 minute screen automatically displays the next image after the set time duration is met NOTE To stop the slide show double tap anyw...

Page 147: ...tions on how to work on the File Manager screen Options menu in Slide Show or View mode Help Displays the PhotoWiz Tips screen Exit Reverts screen to Thumbnail mode The options below are based on the...

Page 148: ...lementary applications Using PhotoWiz 136 Image menu View EXIF Thumbnail Displays the image as an EXIF thumbnail if the format is available View Original Displays the image using the dimension capture...

Page 149: ...splays the application name and various information regarding the active source medium It is a toggle area which alternately displays the available free space default total space capacity and number o...

Page 150: ...t Displays a list of files folder and database available in the active source medium Tap the file icon before each entry to select it before tapping any of the command buttons or you can tap the entry...

Page 151: ...item file list otherwise the dialog box below appears The Move and Copy commands don t work when there is no available Memory Stick or when the Memory Stick is locked To move or copy a file 1 Select t...

Page 152: ...select it The folder icon will open to identify it as the selected destination b Tap OK From the Filer dialog box a Tap a destination tab Tapping the To Expansion Card tab will shift the screen to dis...

Page 153: ...proceeds A progress bar appears to display the operation status To delete a file 1 Select the file s you want to delete 2 Tap Delete 3 Tap OK on the confirmation dialog box that appears To beam a file...

Page 154: ...bstacles Beaming distance to other Palm OS handhelds may be different Folder operation When using Filer with Expansion as the active source medium the View Directory icon is visible on the command bar...

Page 155: ...lder also applies when renaming an existing folder 4 Tap OK To rename a folder This command is not available when the active folder is a system default folder the Rename button is not visible on the s...

Page 156: ...his section are discussed elsewhere in this User Manual Filer has two basic menus File and Help when the active source medium is Expansion an additional menu option is visible Card File menu The File...

Page 157: ...ing Filer 145 Format Opens the Format dialog box Tap Yes if you want to format the Memory Stick IMPORTANT When you format a Memory Stick all data stored in it will be lost Rename Opens the Rename dial...

Page 158: ...sing Filer 146 Help menu Medium Info Opens the Medium Info screen It shows related system information about the active source medium Medium Info screen when active source medium is Internal Medium Inf...

Page 159: ...er right corner of the Graffiti writing area will launch Service Launcher displaying the Personal Service screen Using the QuickLaunch function you can choose to reassign this icon to a specific Servi...

Page 160: ...wo operating modes based on the scope of files to be backed up Complete Backup Scope of backup files includes all data and program files including applications and databases stored in your handheld s...

Page 161: ...process is completed a message box will appear to confirm it To perform a partial backup The procedure in performing a partial backup is similar to that of the complete backup 1 Insert a Memory Stick...

Page 162: ...perating modes based on the type of backup data to be restored Complete Restore Enables you to restore backup data generated by a complete backup process from a Memory Stick to the internal memory of...

Page 163: ...to select which backup file to restore The Complete Restore screen displays the following information regarding the selected backup file Tap here Tap here Device handheld ID from where the backup file...

Page 164: ...partial restore The procedure in performing a partial restore is similar to that of the complete restore 1 Insert the Memory Stick where the Backup generated file was stored into the Memory Stick slot...

Page 165: ...al restore process is completed a message box will appear to confirm it Deleting a backup file from a Memory Stick To increase the size of available free space in a Memory Stick you have the option to...

Page 166: ...ding on whether you are viewing it from the Backup main screen or from either of the Restore screens with a backup file selected from the Source pick list Options menu when viewing the Backup main scr...

Page 167: ...ated on the Acer s50 and s60 Handhelds Installation CD For instructions refer to the Acer s50 and s60 Handhelds Quick Guide Selecting files when using the PC utilities To select files in the source fi...

Page 168: ...osoft Outlook option as setup type during the Palm Desktop installation For more information on using this utility refer to the IntelliSync Lite online help Using Voice Converter With Voice Converter...

Page 169: ...le is added to the source file list 1 Click the Add icon to display the Add window 2 Define the source path of the file you want to add 3 Select the file you want to add TIP You can select and add mul...

Page 170: ...ult this path will be in the following format Drive Palm path User path Backup where Drive is the hard drive where Voice Converter was installed Palm path is the folder where Palm Desktop was installe...

Page 171: ...ual Voice Converter has four menus File View Action and Help Name Displays the filename of the source file Size Displays the file size of the source file Modified Date Displays the date when the sourc...

Page 172: ...hide the toolbar uncheck this option Status Bar Check to show the status bar default To hide the status bar uncheck this option When a file is selected on the source file list it shows the number of f...

Page 173: ...the toolbar to easily perform basic application tasks The first time you use the Open Add Save and Save As commands the default destination folder is the program s path you defined during the installa...

Page 174: ...you want to open 3 Select the list file you want to open 4 Do either of the following Click the Open button Double click the selected list file To save a list file Click the Save icon To add a file to...

Page 175: ...add the file to the source file list will be disregarded To remove a file from the source file list 1 In the source file list click the file you want to remove NOTE You can select and remove multiple...

Page 176: ...screen NOTE The message boxes above also appear under similar circumstances during conversion of all listed source files To convert all files in the source file list Click the Convert All icon Conver...

Page 177: ...isplays the eBook s title defined in the File Properties screen If no title is defined this column will be left blank User Displays the name of the Palm Desktop user defined in the Destination screen...

Page 178: ...previous WalkReader Converter session Exit Closes WalkReader Converter Toolbar Check to show the toolbar default To the hide toolbar uncheck this option Status Bar Check to show the status bar default...

Page 179: ...k file This information is displayed in the Details screen of WalkReader when you open the eBook from your handheld The first two items are non configurable Source Location Shows the path of the eBook...

Page 180: ...he toolbar will be disabled There are two options Install to Handheld eBook files will be installed to your handheld s internal memory Install to Expansion Card eBook files will be installed to a Memo...

Page 181: ...n your handheld s internal memory PhotoWiz pdb format In a Memory Stick jpeg format In a local folder in your computer s hard disk same file format as the source file File formats supported by PhotoWi...

Page 182: ...ge source files are located then click OK All image files contained in the selected folder will be added to the File Path box NOTE When the Also search sub folder check box is selected image files con...

Page 183: ...resize 4 Click Next 5 Choose a destination location where the converted files will be saved to Options include HotSync Converted files will be automatically added to Palm Desktop Install Tool list Fro...

Page 184: ...set the selected folder as default saving directory 6 Click Next to start file conversion Window displays the processing status 7 After file conversion is completed If selected destination option is...

Page 185: ...tion Manager lets you view them from a single list where you can selectively dismiss or follow up on each event Applications will signal for your attention at two different levels insistent and subtle...

Page 186: ...te Book tap the Menu icon 2 Tap the Options menu 3 Select Preferences to display the Preferences screen 4 Tap the Alarm Preset check box OK Tap to make the reminder go away with no further notificatio...

Page 187: ...time of the event Depending on the application displaying the reminder you may see an icon representing the application and up to two lines of text Tapping on the text or icon will Go To that item an...

Page 188: ...tar indicator will blink on and off until the list has been emptied Blinking three states When a new subtle alarm is received the star will alternately flash explode then off until you view the new ev...

Page 189: ...computer s email application NOTE For instructions on how to set up Palm Desktop software refer to To install the Palm Desktop software in the Acer s50 and s60 Handhelds Quick Guide Setting up the Mai...

Page 190: ...system tray click the HotSync Manager icon If the HotSync Manager icon does not appear on the taskbar do the following to display the icon then click it Click the Windows Start button then select Pro...

Page 191: ...ion on using HotSync refer to page 213 Synchronize the Files Synchronises the email on your Palm Desktop software and your computer s email application Desktop overwrites handheld Replaces the email o...

Page 192: ...ail list screen Viewing email items The Mail list displays a list of your incoming email items who sent them and the date they were received A check mark indicates that the email have already been rea...

Page 193: ...header type you select is applied to all email items Recipient Sender Time and date sent Email body Subject Header mode icons Abbreviated header Complete header Abbreviated Header Redisplay the abbre...

Page 194: ...ail application Identify the recipient of the email item To field Define a subject Subject field Create the email body At a minimum all email items must contain information in the To and Subject field...

Page 195: ...a user on the same network you don t have to add Internet information such as mycorp com 3 To send a copy of the email item to additional recipients tap the CC field and enter the email addresses of...

Page 196: ...Tap Reply to display the Reply Options screen 3 Select who should receive the reply by tapping an option from the Reply To option frames There are three options Sender All recipients Forward To reply...

Page 197: ...n the New Message screen tap either the To or CC field name to expand it 3 Choose from the following options Tap Lookup to display the field s Lookup screen The Lookup screen lists all Address Book re...

Page 198: ...re or confirm that the message was delivered or read Your handheld cannot attach an email item details or attributes that your computer s email application does not support To add details to an email...

Page 199: ...fining information such as your name address phone and fax numbers and any other text you want to include It is automatically added to the end of every email item you create The signature is visible o...

Page 200: ...held are actually stored in the device s Outbox folder until you perform a HotSync operation to synchronise your device with your computer During synchronisation your handheld transfers email items st...

Page 201: ...to retrieve 3 Tap Edit then change the email item as desired 4 Choose from the following options To return the email item to the Outbox tap Send To store the email item in the Draft folder tap Cancel...

Page 202: ...mail item 2 Choose from the following options Tap the Menu icon tap Message and then tap Save Draft In the New Message screen tap Cancel and then tap Yes at the prompt To edit an email item saved as a...

Page 203: ...nsfer the item to your Outbox folder tap Send Filing an email item You can file email in your handheld s Filed folder During a HotSync operation your handheld stores a backup copy of the Filed folder...

Page 204: ...o file an email item 1 In the Mail list tap an email item to open it 2 Tap the Menu icon 3 Tap Message and then tap File 4 Tap No to save the email item in the Filed folder Tap Yes to file the item in...

Page 205: ...the message to the Filed folder Deleting email items When you delete an email item your handheld stores it in the Deleted folder until you purge the folder s contents or perform the next HotSync oper...

Page 206: ...1 Tap the Menu icon 2 Tap Options and then tap Preferences 3 To display a prompt tap the Confirm deleted message check box To restore an email item by moving it out of the Deleted folder 1 In the Mail...

Page 207: ...ems 195 2 Tap the email item you want to restore 3 Choose from the following options If you created the email item that you deleted tap Edit to display and modify the item You can send the item or sav...

Page 208: ...l item that you deleted tap Undelete to move the selected item to the Inbox and mark it as Read To purge the contents of the Deleted folder 1 Tap the Menu icon 2 Tap Message 3 Tap Purge Deleted 4 Tap...

Page 209: ...er right corner of your screen to display the list of folders 2 Tap a folder you want to display in the Mail list screen Options include 3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 to choose another folder Tap here Inbox...

Page 210: ...pick list and tap one of the following options to select it then tap OK Select this check box Tap here Date Sorts email by date and displays the most recent email item at the top of the screen Sender...

Page 211: ...have been defined your handheld determines if synchronisation is occurring locally or remotely and uses the appropriate settings for the HotSync operation You can filter messages to control which ones...

Page 212: ...o From and Subject fields Tap here All Download all email items in your computer s Inbox to your handheld and send all email items in your handheld s Outbox to your computer s email application Send O...

Page 213: ...high priority items tap this option to retrieve these items and override any filter settings To define whether to ignore or receive an email item that meets filter settings tap the pick list on the mi...

Page 214: ...al connectors like AND or OR are automatically added To create a more complex filter you can define filter strings for the To From and Subject fields Your handheld joins the filter strings for these f...

Page 215: ...From or Subject header field in the HotSync Options dialog box Use commas or spaces to separate the words Do not add connectors such as AND or OR between words in a string 2 If your string exceeds th...

Page 216: ...otSync 204 Message menu The Message menu differs depending on whether you are viewing an email item creating an email item or viewing the Mail list Message menu when creating an email item Message men...

Page 217: ...with HotSync 205 Options menu The Options menu differs depending on whether you are viewing it from an email item or a Mail list or whether you creating an email item Options menu when creating an ema...

Page 218: ...7 Managing your desktop email Managing your email application with HotSync 206...

Page 219: ...with business contacts An application audio file or an eBook file installed in RAM memory An application or an eBook file installed in a Memory Stick NOTE HotSync operations can also be done using the...

Page 220: ...ns refer to To change what the full screen pen stroke activates on page 235 5 When the Beam Status dialog box appears point the IR port directly at the IR port of the receiving handheld TIP For best r...

Page 221: ...Lock icon 4 When the Beam Status dialog box appears point the IR port directly at the IR port of the receiving device to start sending the selected application When the Beam Status dialog box indicat...

Page 222: ...n the Beam Status dialog box 3 A dialog box will appear to confirm whether you want to accept the beamed record 4 You can select a category for the incoming information create a new category or leave...

Page 223: ...1 In the All or System category of Applications Launcher tap the Prefs icon 2 In the pick list in the upper right corner tap General 3 In the General Preferences panel tap the Beam Receive pick list...

Page 224: ...8 Beaming information Turning off beaming 212...

Page 225: ...nly the needed portions of files thus reducing synchronisation time Performing a HotSync operation The first time you synchronise your data you must enter user information on both your handheld and Pa...

Page 226: ...e 6 Click OK Performing a local HotSync operation The following steps assume that you have already installed the Palm Desktop software If you have not yet installed this software refer to To install t...

Page 227: ...HotSync Manager Alternatively you can start the Palm Desktop software which automatically opens the HotSync Manager 3 Press the HotSync button on the cradle NOTE If you are using an optional USB or Se...

Page 228: ...our handheld from the cradle by gently tilting the handheld forward and then pulling it up to remove Selecting HotSync setup options You can choose when you want HotSync Manager to run If necessary yo...

Page 229: ...ort for synchronisation requests from your handheld With this option the HotSync Manager synchronises data even when Palm Desktop is not running Available only when Palm Desktop is running Starts HotS...

Page 230: ...files The only reason you might want to change these settings is to overwrite data on either your handheld or Palm Desktop software or to avoid synchronising a particular type of file because you don...

Page 231: ...hing to skip data transfer for an application 7 Choose how long the setting will remain in effect To have the setting affect only the next HotSync operation deselect the Default button Thereafter the...

Page 232: ...onise with must meet the following requirements The computer must support the IrCOMM implementation of the IrDA standards The computer must have an enabled infrared port built in or an enabled infrare...

Page 233: ...stems running on Windows 2000 or Windows XP perform the following additional configuration procedures 1 In the Windows taskbar click the Start button 2 Highlight Settings and then choose Control Panel...

Page 234: ...n box select the port that your computer uses for infrared communication 6 Click OK The HotSync Manager is now enabled to perform infrared communication between your computer and your handheld For sys...

Page 235: ...ation After you complete the steps to prepare for an IR HotSync operation it is easy to perform the actual operation To perform an IR HotSync operation 1 In Applications Launcher tap the HotSync icon...

Page 236: ...sed for HotSync operations 2 Click the HotSync Manager icon in the Windows system tray 3 Select Local USB if it is not already checked Reconfiguring HotSync Manager to return to local serial HotSync o...

Page 237: ...erform a HotSync operation via a network you must meet the following requirements Your computer has TCP IP support installed Both your company s network system and its remote access server support TCP...

Page 238: ...HotSync operation The HotSync operation records network information about your computer on your handheld With this information your handheld can locate your computer when you perform a HotSync operat...

Page 239: ...c operations Performing a HotSync operation via a network 227 6 On the HotSync screen tap Modem 7 Tap Select Service 8 Tap the Service pick list to select a service 9 Tap Done 10 Tap the Menu icon Tap...

Page 240: ...uring a network HotSync operation The default setting is to synchronise all files 13 Tap OK Performing a HotSync operation via a network After you prepare your computer and your handheld and select yo...

Page 241: ...res the data in a separate category on your Palm Desktop software and on your handheld You can configure the File Link feature to check for changes to the external file when you perform a HotSync oper...

Page 242: ...9 Exchanging and updating data using HotSync operations Using File Link 230...

Page 243: ...tion Configure cradle modem and infrared communication settings Date Time Set the date time time zone and Daylight Saving Time DST switch Digitizer Calibrate the display screen of your handheld Format...

Page 244: ...r tap the Prefs icon Screen shows the most recently accessed Preferences panel 2 Tap the pick list in the upper right corner of the screen 3 Select the Preferences option you want to view Alarm prefer...

Page 245: ...for situations where you want the alarm sound to be off but still be notified of alarms Tap the Alarm LED pick list and select On or Off Alarm Sound Manager The Alarm Sound Manager displays a list of...

Page 246: ...an also use the Buttons Preferences to configure the function of the Multi function button on the left side panel of your handheld and to determine whether the full screen pen stroke activates the Gra...

Page 247: ...ious one When used in Applications Launcher it toggles between the application categories Record Function launch Recorder and activate recording mode for Acer s60 You can also use the Multi function b...

Page 248: ...the Adjust Brightness screen Keyboard Opens the onscreen keyboard for entering text characters Graffiti Help Opens a series of screens that show the complete Graffiti character set Turn Off Lock Turns...

Page 249: ...4 Tap OK To restore all of the buttons to their factory settings tap Default Connection preferences Connection preferences allow you to create configurations for communicating with a computer a modem...

Page 250: ...performing a local HotSync operation Your handheld is connected to the cradle cable through the Versatile Connector The cradle cable is attached by its cable to a USB serial port on your computer IR...

Page 251: ...ion that enables IR HotSync through an IR enabled modem This modem would then dial a modem attached to your computer to perform the remote HotSync operation Modem via Cradle Cable This connection type...

Page 252: ...2 Enter a name for this configuration default Custom 3 In the Connect to pick list make sure Modem is selected 4 In the Via pick list select Infrared 5 In the Dialing pick list tap TouchTone or Rotary...

Page 253: ...k list and select the maximum speed for your modem to communicate with your handheld NOTE This setting does not control the speed at which your modem communicates with your telephone service 9 Tap the...

Page 254: ...ate Time preferences The Date Time Preferences panel lets you set the date time time zone and Daylight Saving Time DST options for your handheld To set the date 1 Tap the Set Date box to display the S...

Page 255: ...display mode is based on a 12 hour clock tap AM or PM 5 Tap OK to set the new time NOTE To display time based on a 24 hour clock change the time format See Formats preferences on page 244 To set the t...

Page 256: ...ff Digitizer preferences The first time you start your handheld setup instructions appear onscreen These instructions include a calibration screen or Digitizer Calibration aligns the internal circuitr...

Page 257: ...a default country 1 Tap the Preset To pick list 2 Tap a country name Setting time date week start and number display formats The Time setting defines the format for the time of the day The time forma...

Page 258: ...the Week starts pick list and select whether you want the first day of the week to be Sunday or Monday NOTE This time date and week start settings controls the Day Week Month and Agenda views in Date...

Page 259: ...ing the Auto off interval time You can set when your handheld automatically shuts off Your handheld automatically turns off the power and backlight after a period of inactivity to conserve battery pow...

Page 260: ...the system and game sounds 1 Tap the System Sound pick list and select the sound level Off Low Medium or High NOTE When you turn off the System Sounds you also turn off the chimes tones associated wit...

Page 261: ...ore information on using the beam function refer to 8 Beaming information on page 207 Setting your Acer handheld to stay on while in the cradle You can choose to leave your handheld on when it is in t...

Page 262: ...of standby operation Tap the screen or press any of the hardware buttons to turn the backlight back on HiDensity preferences Some add on applications you might install on your handheld may not display...

Page 263: ...CP IP you must first create a configuration in Connection Preferences and then define the Network preference settings Then you connect to your ISP or dial in server Network Preferences lets you set a...

Page 264: ...d can contain multiple lines of text The user name identifies the name you use when you log into your ISP or dial in server Do not enter spaces in your user name unless your dial in server accepts the...

Page 265: ...nection preferences on page 237 6 Tap the Phone Number field to display the Phone Setup dialog box Use this setting to define the telephone number you use to connect with your ISP or dial in server 7...

Page 266: ...check box and enter the code to turn off Call Waiting If you don t know the code contact your local telephone company for the appropriate code NOTE The call waiting function can end your network sess...

Page 267: ...IP provides the ability to connect to your ISP or dial in server with third party application such as a Web browser or news reader that lets you view the transmitted data To establish a connection In...

Page 268: ...new service template 1 In the Network Preferences panel tap the Menu icon 2 From the Service menu tap New A new service template called Untitled is added to the Service pick list To duplicate an exis...

Page 269: ...Tap Details 3 Tap the Connection type pick list and select a connection type Tap here Tap here PPP Point to Point Protocol Select this type if you are unsure which protocol you need If PPP doesn t wo...

Page 270: ...ecify a primary and secondary DNS number on page 259 6 Tap OK To delete a service template 1 Tap the Service pick list 2 Tap the service template you want to delete 3 Tap the Menu icon Tap here 1 minu...

Page 271: ...t must have a unique identifier an IP address This IP address can be either temporary assigned automatically each time you log on or permanent Not all systems require that you enter a DNS number check...

Page 272: ...econd third and last sections of the Primary DNS field by repeating the procedures above 5 Enter the Secondary DNS number using the same procedures as for entering the Primary DNS number To specify th...

Page 273: ...t is associated with a specific service template created in Network Preferences You can create login script files in two ways In a text editor on your computer in which you create a file with an exten...

Page 274: ...the TCP IP server before executing the next command Wait for Prompt Detects a challenge response prompt coming from the server and then displays the dynamically generated challenge value You then ent...

Page 275: ...ject to any special processing Thus the string Joe M transmits Joe followed by a carriage return Carriage return and line feed You can include carriage return and line feed commands as part of the log...

Page 276: ...ript Plug in applications have the following characteristics Written in C language Compiled into a device executable Called properly from a login script Able to return control to a login script after...

Page 277: ...ntire Network Log 4 Tap Done Network Preferences menus Network Preferences has a menu bar containing commands that will help you create and edit service templates The menus are shown here for your ref...

Page 278: ...ppears at the right side of the screen NOTE If you have assigned a password to your device using the Security application you must unlock the Owner Preferences panel to change the information on it To...

Page 279: ...mobile phone Use your handheld to look up and dial numbers Check the status of your phone signal strength and battery level Setting up related Network preferences You use the Network Preferences panel...

Page 280: ...n the Connection pick list However you can edit this information from this pick list If no connection methods are available then None is shown in the pick list This means that no phone drivers exist o...

Page 281: ...to display the ShortCut Entry screen 2 In the ShortCut Name line enter the letter s you want to use to activate the ShortCut 3 In the ShortCut Text line enter the text that will appear when you write...

Page 282: ...10 Setting preferences for your Acer handheld ShortCuts preferences 270...

Page 283: ...p The most recent Acer handheld help on your regional Acer web site If you are still having problems contact your local dealer or distributor You may also access the Acer web site at http www acer com...

Page 284: ...scanning software on your computer 2 Press Ctrl Alt Delete and end all tasks except Systray and Explorer NOTE If a dialog box with buttons appears instead of a list of tasks click the Task List butto...

Page 285: ...tore any data previously synchronised with your computer during the next HotSync operation I get a warning message telling me memory in my handheld is full Purge records from Date Book and To Do List...

Page 286: ...on nothing happens Not all applications or screens have menus Try changing to a different application I cannot get my handheld to recognise my handwriting For your handheld to recognise handwriting in...

Page 287: ...lly arrange the order of the memos in the list screen check the Memo Preferences setting Make sure that Sort by is set to Manual If you choose to view your memos alphabetically on Palm Desktop softwar...

Page 288: ...to the port where you connected the cable I did a HotSync operation but one of my applications did not synchronise On a Windows computer click the HotSync Manager icon and choose Custom Check that th...

Page 289: ...on the Local tab in the Setup dialog Make sure you are not running a program such as America Online CompuServe or WinFax that uses the serial port you selected in the Setup dialog box I cannot perform...

Page 290: ...unning Palm Desktop software synchronised with more than one handheld each handheld must have a unique name Assign a user name to your handheld the first time you perform a HotSync operation See Creat...

Page 291: ...all entries marked as private are deleted However if you perform a HotSync operation before you delete the password the HotSync process backs up all entries whether or not they are marked private Then...

Page 292: ...duce the problem The version of the Acer handheld you are using and available memory The product ID of your Acer handheld the 12 digit number indicated on your handheld s rear panel Finding version an...

Page 293: ...rmation receiving 210 sending 207 beaming applications 208 business cards 207 records 207 blind carbon copy 186 business cards beaming 207 C calculations in memory 73 recent 73 Calculator menus 74 cha...

Page 294: ...password problems 279 recharging problems 279 software installation problems 272 tapping and writing problems 274 File Link 229 Filed folder 193 Filer 137 filters defining email strings 202 email 200...

Page 295: ...e Time 242 Digitizer 244 Formats 244 General 247 HiDensity 250 Network 251 opening 232 Owner 265 Phone 267 ShortCuts 268 preferences general 248 HotSync buttons 236 ShortCuts 269 To Do List 68 priorit...

Page 296: ...67 truncating email 202 V Voice Converter menus 159 opening 156 source file list 159 toolbar 157 Add 157 Convert 158 Convert All 158 destination path 158 Remove 158 Remove All 160 using 155 156 W Walk...

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