Acer S100 manuale d’uso

1 Acer Liquid (S100) User Guide[...]

2 © 2009 All Ri ghts Reserved Acer Liquid (S100) Smartphone User Guide First issue: 10/2009 Acer Liquid (S100) Smartphone Model number: __________________________________ Serial number: ___________________________________ Date of purchase: ________________________________ Place of purchase: ________________________________[...]

3 End User Licence Agreement IMPORTANT-READ CAREFU LLY: THIS END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT ("AGREEMENT") IS A LEGAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN YOU (E IT HER AN INDIVIDUAL OR A SINGLE ENTITY), AND ACER INC. INCLUDING ITS SUBSIDIA RIES ("ACER") FOR THE SOFTWA RE (WHETHER PROVIDED BY ACER OR BY ACER'S LI CENSORS OR SUPPLIERS) THAT ACCOMPA[...]

4 8. Export the Software in contravention of applicable export laws and regulations, or (i) sell, export, re-export, transfer, di vert, disclose technical data, or dispose of, any Software to any prohibited pers on, entity, or destination including, without limitation, Cuba, Iran, Nor th Kore a, Sudan and Syria; or (ii) use any Software for any use[...]

5 EXCLUSION OF INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL AN D CERTAIN OTHER DAMAGES TO THE MAXIMU M EXTENT PE RMITTED BY AP PLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVE NT SHALL ACER, ACER'S SUPPLIERS, OR ACER'S LICENSORS, BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT, PUNITIVE, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS[...]

6 If any provision of this Agreement is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be contrary to law that provision will be en forced to the m aximum extent permissible and the remaining provisions of this Agree ment will remain in full force a nd effect. ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO THIRD PAR TY SOFTWARE AND SERVICES Software provided he[...]

7 Table of Contents End User Licence Agreement Getting to know your smart phone Features and functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Product registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Chapter 1: Setting Up Unpacking your smartphon e . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Getting to know your smartphone [...]

8 Chapter 5: Advanced Settings Putting your smartphone in airpl ane mode . . . . . . 37 Acer Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Adjusting connectio n settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Phone settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Managing your contacts . . . . . . . [...]

9 Features and funct ions Getting to know your smartphone Features and functions Your new smartphone offe rs leading, easy-to-access multimedia and entertainment features. You can : • Access your email while on th e move. • Connect to the Internet at high speed , via HSDPA (7.2 Mbps), HSUPA (2 Mbps ) or Wi-Fi. • Keep in touch with your friend[...]

10 How to register To register your Acer prod uct, visit our website at registration.acer.com . Choose your country and follow the simple instructions. You can also re gister direct ly from your smartphone by tapping the Registration icon. After we receive your product registration, you will be sent a confirmation email with imp ortant data that yo[...]

11 Unpacking your smartphone Chapter 1: Setting Up Unpacking your smartphone Your new smartphone c omes packed in a protective bo x. Carefully unpack the bo x and remove the conten ts. If any of the following items is missing o r damaged, contact your dealer immediately: • Acer Liquid (S100) Smartphone • Battery • Quick Guide • Companion CD[...]

12 Getting to know your smartphone Views No. Item Description 1 Power button Press to tu rn the screen on/off or enter sleep mode; press and hold to turn the smartphone off. 2 Touchscreen 3.5-inch, 800 x 480 pixel capacitive touchscreen to display data, phone content and enter information. 3 Home button Return to the home s creen. 4 Search button O[...]

13 Getting to know your smartphon e LED indicators Call indicator: Mail/message indicator: 8 Microphone Internal microph one. 9 Phone speaker Emits audio from your s martphone; suitable for holding to your ear. 10 Volume up/down button Increase or decrease the phone volume . 11 Camera button Activate the camera or t ake a picture. Press down half w[...]

14 Charge indic ator: Installing or removing the battery Your smartphone uses a replaceable battery to provide po wer. It is packed seperately from your smartphone and needs to be inserted and charged before y ou can use the smartphone. Installing the battery 2 2 1 Insert your fingernail into the cutout between the batter y cover and the phone. Unc[...]

15 Installing or removing the battery Insert the tabs on the bottom of the battery cover into the slots in the phone. Carefully press the top of the cover until the clips on the side of the cover click in place. CAUTION: RISK OF EXPLOSION I F BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS. Charging[...]

16 Installing a SIM or microSD card To take full advantage of your smartphone’s telephony capabilities, you must install a SIM card. The SIM c ard holder is located at the bottom o f the battery bay. Additionally, you may wish to increase your smartphone’ s storage by inserting a microSD card into the slot pro vided. This is next to the SIM car[...]

17 Turning on for the first time Turning on for the first time To turn on your smartphone for the first time, press and hold the power button unt il the system bootup screen appears. Entering your PIN When you install a SIM card f or the first time, you may need to enter a PIN using the onscreen num ber pad. Important : Depend ing on your settings,[...]

18 Using the touchscreen Your smartphone uses a touchs creen for selecting items and entering information. Use your finger to tap the screen. Tap : T ouch the screen once to op en items and select options. Drag : Hold your finger on the screen and drag across the screen to select text and images. Tap and hold : Tap and hold an item to see a list of[...]

19 The home screen The home screen After rebooting, your smartphone will display the home sc reen. This screen gives you quick, icon-based access to many of the frequently-used features of your smartphone. The first time you start your smartphone, you will see some icons on the screen. At the bottom of the screen is the A pplications tab which list[...]

20 Personalizing the home screen You may perso nalize your home scree n by addin g or removin g icons, shortcuts or widgets, or changing the wallpaper. Adding or removing icons You can set icons for installed applications on the home screen. Tap and hold an i con in the Applications tab to co py it to the home screen. To remove an ico n from the ho[...]

21 The home screen You can also add folders to your home screen. There are some pre-defined folders availab le or you can add a New folder . Th is will be placed on your home screen and named Fold er. To cha nge the na me of the folder, tap it to open then tap a nd hold the name bar at the top of the folder window to open a dialog box that will all[...]

22 3G connected: You may make a call. Connected to a 2G network: You ma y make a call. Airplane mode: Wireless co nnectivity disconnected. Pleas e disable airplane mode before trying to make a call. Incoming call or active call. Charging h as temporarily stop ped to preve nt overheatin g/ overcharging. Icon Description[...]

23 Before making a call Chapter 2: Making Calls This chapter shows you how to make phon e calls, and the various options available to you during your call. Before making a call Check that the phone function is on before you make a call. You can confirm the pho ne statu s from the icon on the right- hand si de of the Notific ation are a. Making a ca[...]

24 Dialing a number from Call Log Your call history can be view ed by tapping the Call Log tab. It displays recent received, dialed, and missed calls. Tap a number to view the call details. To redial a ny number in th e call history, select the number and tap Return call . You may also select Send SMS message or Add to contacts . Missed calls will [...]

25 The voice call screen Warning: Inte rnational call rates can vary greatly dependi ng on the country you are calling and y our network provider . We suggest you check all cal l rates with your networ k provider, to avoid exces sive phone bills. If you are using yo ur smartphone abroad, roaming charges will apply. Consult your networ k provider fo[...]

26 Muting a call To mute a call, tap Mute on the voice call screen to switch off the microphone. Tap Mute again to switch the m icrophone back on. Saving a dialed number to contacts You can save a number you have dialed to your contacts for future use. 1. Select the number from the Call log tab, and tap Ad d to contacts . 2. Tap Create new contact [...]

27 Creating a new message Chapter 3: Messaging This chapter shows you how to set up and use the SMS and MMS functions of your smartphone . All SMS and MMS messages are accessed via Messag ing. Messaging automatically arr anges received and sent messages into threads. To access Messaging tap Messaging on the home screen. Creating a new message You c[...]

28 Press the Menu button to see what options are available when creating a new message.Th e options change depend ing on the status of the message. Replying to a message When a new text message arrives a message icon appears in the Notification area and the me ssage icon on the top of the phone lights u p. Tap Messaging on the home screen to view t[...]

29 MMS messages To reply to an SMS or MMS message, open the message from the message list. Enter your te xt in the text bo x labeled Type to compose . Press the Menu button to see available options. 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 m[...]

30 Receiving MMS messages When a new MMS message arrives, a message icon appears at the top of the screen and a notification message is displayed. 1. Open Messaging to view a summary of the message. 2. Tap Do wnload to download the m essage content. Note : Downloads can take a long time, depending on you r connection quality. If you reply or open a[...]

31 Setting up Email Setting up Email Your smartphone e nables you to access your email. Most popular ISPs can be set up in two step s. Tap the Applications ta b and then Email to start setting up your email access. If necessary, enter your email address and tap Manual setup to enter the parameters m anually. Tap Next to finish the setup process.[...]

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33 Camera icons and indicators Chapter 4: Using the Camera Your smartphone features a 5-megapixel digital camera mounted on the rear. This secti on will take you through all the steps in taking photos and vide os with your smartphone. Note : You need to have a microSD card inserted into the microSD slot before you can use the camera. To activate th[...]

34 To adjust the settings, press the Menu button. The men u options are: • Mono: Black and white. • Negat ive: Uses negat ive colors. • Solarize: Highlights g reen and blue hues. • Sepia: Gives a brown/sepia tint. • Posterize: Highlights the red hues. • Aqua: Gives an aqua ti nt. • Store GPS data in pictures : • JPEG quality: Set th[...]

35 Shooting a video Shooting a video Turn on camco rder mode by ta pping the video icon from the camera menu. 1. Ensure you have adjusted the parameters described above. 2. Frame your subject and steady your smartphon e. 3. Zoom in or out as needed . 4. Press the camera button down ha lfway to focus. The focus frame will turn green. 5. Press the ca[...]

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37 Putting your smartphone in air plane mode Chapter 5: Advanced Settings Putting your smartphone in airplane mode You can enter airplane mode (also known as flight mode) to turn off telephone, Bl uetooth and wireless LAN functions and use your smartphone as a h andheld device during a flight. Check with your airline to make sure this is permitted [...]

38 Activating or deactivating connections Open the Applications tab and tap Settings > Wireless controls to manage your c onnection settings. You can choose to activate on e or all co nnec tions from the Acer Settings. Each connection icon will be highlighted when turned o n. Acer Settings Acer Settings is a convenient all-in- one place for you [...]

39 Adjusting conne ction settings Adjusting connection settings This section will show you how to adjust d etailed settings for your phone, data, Wi- Fi and Bluetooth con nections. Phone connections Once you have inserted a SIM card, your smartphone will automatically detect your network provider. You can adjust your phon e settings by tapping Sett[...]

40 Selecting a network Your phone wil automatically detect your carrier/network settings when you insert a new SIM card. However, you may prefer to manually select a network. This may be a goo d idea when roaming. Tip : When you are traveling, manually selecting a network may help to reduce your roami ng charges. Check with your home service provid[...]

41 Phone settings 4. Tap Select automatically to connect to the available net - work with the strongest signal. This may lead to your phone jumping between networks when you move around. Note: Contact your service provider should you have any problems obtaining voice mail and the text message service center numbers. Adjusting Bluetooth settings You[...]

42 Managing your contacts Your smartphone features an address book that allows you to save contacts to either t he internal memory or onto yo ur SIM card. Tap Co ntacts from the home screen or the Contac ts tab from the Dialer to view your contacts. If you don’t have any contacts stored on your phone, y ou can import your Google account contacts,[...]

43 Managing your co ntacts Adding a contact Tap New contact to add a n ew contact. You will be asked if you want to Create contact or Create RoadSyn c contact . Note : RoadSync is an application that allows you to access your Outlook-based email and contacts. For more information on this application, pleas e refer to: www.dataviz.com/product s/road[...]

44 Social Networking You can add social networking information for each co ntact. This allows you to quickly and easily view your contact’s social networking updates. When you tap So cia l Networki ng , you will be presented with a list of supported sites. Tap a site to be redirected to a page th at will allow you to search for the contact’s pe[...]

45 Managing your co ntacts Setting up your own social networking You can also share your photos and videos v ia your own social networking sites. Open Contacts , press the menu button and tap Social Networking . This will ope n a menu with Flickr and Facebook. Select the site you would like to use. For Flickr , you will need to sign in. Then Crea t[...]

46 Creating your urFooz avatar If you have not yet set up an account to urFooz, tap th e Get Started button. If you have an existing urFooz acco unt, select Sign in and login with y our email and password. To start creating your avatar, select your Gender, Eth nicity, Zodiac Sign, Relationship Status and Areas o f Interest. Next, start customizing [...]

47 Managing your co ntacts Managing your avatar Now that you have created your Fooz ava tar, go to Fooz World and personalize your Fooz card, or your portable profile. Select P rofile/Apps to fill in your profile and o ther information such as bookmarks of your soci al network profiles and favorite websites. Select Switc h Avatar to change your def[...]

48 Note : Fuhu, Spinlets, Spinlet, urFooz , Fooz Avatars, Fooz Cr eator, Fooz Card, and Fooz Wor ld are trademar ks or registered trademarks of Fuhu, Inc. i n th e U.S. and/or other countries. Managing contacts You may edit a contact, copy the contact to your SIM ca rd or delete a contact. 1. Open Contacts from the home screen or from the Dialer. 2[...]

49 Multimedia playback Synchronizing your calendar You can sync your calend ar on your phone with your G oogle calendar. Tap Calendar from the Applicatio ns tab to connect to your Google calendar an d sync appo intments. Browsing the Internet In orde r to brow se the Int ernet w ith your sm artphone , you must be connected to a 3G network. Tap Brow[...]

50 Spinlets Spinlets gives you access to your favorite music, movie and television content. Get y our favorite music , photos and videos from your mobile phon e and shar e your favorite Spinlets on social networks, websites and more. Note: Some contents may not be av ailable in some count ries. Launching Spinlets To launch the Spinlets applic ation[...]

51 Multimedia playback Browsing genres To browse the Gallery by ge nre, tap the Genres button on the bottom left corner of the screen. You will see a new screen with a list of different genres. Tap on the genre you wish to view. Sort To sort through Spinlets by Name , Ratings, or Newest content, select the Sort button at the bottom of the screen. S[...]

52 To visit the artist's social networks and websites, select the icons located along the b ottom of the screen. Sharing your Spinlets You can share your favorite Spinlets in two ways. To post the Spinlet you are currently viewing to your social networks, blogs, or other websites, tap Share It at the top right corner of the Spinlet. Select Pos[...]

53 Multimedia playback Digital media server Your phone can act as a Digital med ia server. This means that you can use it to sen d media content to oth er home entertainment devices. To set up the Digital media server, open th e Applications tab and tap Digital media server . You will need to enable Sh are Conten ts before you can start using the s[...]

54 your smartphone to set the date and time based on informat ion it receives fr om the netw ork. Setting alarms There are three predefined alarms on your ph one by default. To edit alarm settings, tap Alarm clock in the Applications tab. You may: • Turn the ala rm on or off . • Set the alarm time. • Set a ringtone. • Enable or disable vibr[...]

55 Resetting your smartphon e Warning! You sho uld only rem ove programs if you are familiar with the Android operating system. Obtaining and inst alling applications Your smartphone uses the open-source An droid platform. To obtain and install applications for your smartpho ne, you can tap Market on the home screen to open the Google marketplace. [...]

56 Warning! This will er ase all your pers onal information, any contacts stored on your phone and any progr ams you installed. Press and hold the Power until you feel your sm artphone vibrate and/or you see the Acer logo screen. Press and hold the Volume up and Volume do wn buttons.[...]

57 Using the headset Chapter 6: Accessories and Tips This chapter shows you how to use accessories with your smartphone, as well as provide useful tips fo r when you are using your smartphone. Using the headset Your smartphone comes packaged with a headse t with built-in microphone for handsfree u se when making calls. To use the headset, plug it i[...]

58 Using your smartphone as a modem Note : When using your smartphone as a modem , the data connection on the device will be disabled. When connected to your PC, y our smartphone can function as a modem via GPRS, HSDPA or UMTS. When you insert your SIM card, your phone automatica lly configure itself to use your provider’s GPRS/3G/ED GE service. [...]

59 Using your smartphone as a modem or password, leave the fields blank. Click Next to finish the setup process. If you are using Wi ndows Vista or Windo ws 7: 1. Open Windows Network and Sharing Cen ter. 2. Choose Set up a new conn ection or network . 3. Select Set up a dial-up c onnection . 4. Enter the dial-up nu mber, your username and password[...]

60 Inserting a microSD card Your smartphone features a memory expansion slot that accepts a microSD card to expand memo ry and storage capacity. Pleas e refe r to “Installing a SIM or m icroSD card“ on page 16 for proper instructions on installing a microSD card.[...]

61 FAQ and troubleshootin g Appendix FAQ and troubleshooting This section lists frequently asked questions that may arise during the use of your smartpho ne, and gives easy an swers and solutions to these questions. Aspect Question Answer Audio Why is there no sound coming from the device? If the headset is p lugged into the device, the spea ker is[...]

62 Other sources of help Refer to: Specifications Performance • Qualcomm QSD 8250, 768 MHz • System memo ry: • 256 MB of SDRAM • 512 MB of Flash ROM • Google Android op erating system Display • 3.5” TFT-LCD capacitive touchscreen • 800 x 480 resolution • 65K colors support Power I couldn’ t tu rn on the device. The battery power[...]

63 Specifications Multimedia • CD-quality stereo output • Mono speaker 0.5 W (max) • Omni-dire ctional micropho ne • Formats supported USB connector • 10-pin mini USB co nnector • USB Client • DC power-in (5 V, 1 A) Connectivity • Bluetooth 2.0+EDR • IEEE Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g WLAN • GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 • UMTS 900 / 1900 / [...]

64 Battery • High density, rechargeable 1350 mAh Lithium Polymer battery (replaceable) Note: Length of battery operation will depend on power consumption which is based on system resource use. For exam ple, constantly using th e backlight or using power -demanding applications will shorten batte ry life betwee n charges. Dimensions • Stylish, l[...]

65 Warnings and precaut ions • Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out pa rts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never sp ill liquid of any kind onto or into the product. • To avoid damage of internal c omponents and to prevent battery leakage, do[...]

66 guidelines may cause the battery to leak acid, become hot, explode or ignite and cause in jury and/or damage. Do not pierce, open or disassemble the battery. If th e battery leaks and you come into contact with the leaked fluids, rinse thoroughly with water an d seek medic al attention immediately. For safety reasons, and to prolong the lifetime[...]

67 Warnings and precaut ions 15 ° C and 25 ° C (59 ° F and 77 ° F). A device with a hot or co ld battery may not work temporarily, even when the battery is fully charged. Battery performance is particularly limite d in temperatures well below freezing. Do not dispose of batteries in a fire as they may explode. Batteries may also explode if dama[...]

68 meets RF exposure guidelines when used n ormally, and it and its antenna are positioned at least 1.5 cm (5/8") away from your body. Do not cover the antenna with metal and you should position the device a t the above-stated distance from your body. To successfully transmit data files or messages, this device requires a goo d quality connect[...]

69 Warnings and precaut ions • Always keep the device more than 15.3 cm (6") 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 interferenc e occu[...]

70 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 ad vised to turn off your v ehicle engine. Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily in[...]

71 Disposal and recycling information be the only means of communication at the scene of an accident. Do not end the call unt il given permission to do so. Disposal and recycling information Do not throw this electronic device into the trash when discarding . To minimize pollution and ensu re utmost protection of the global environment, please recy[...]

72 Taking care of your smartphone 1. DO take care not to scratch the screen of your smartph one. Keep the screen clean. When working with your smart- phone, use your finger or fing ernail. Never use an actual pen or pencil or other sharp object on the screen surface. 2. DO NOT expose your smartphone to rain or moisture. Do not let water enter the c[...]

73 Safety regulations Safety regulations Compliant with Russian regulatory certification LCD pixel statement The LCD unit i s produced wi th high-preci sion manufac turing techniques. Nevertheless, some pixel s may occasionally misfire or appear as black or red dots. This has no effect on the recorded image and does no t constitute a malfunction. R[...]

74 Wireless operation channels for different domains France: Restricted wireless frequency bands Some areas of France have a restricted frequency band. The worst case maximu m authorized power indoors is: • 10 mW for the entire 2.4 GHz band (2400 MHz - 2483.5 MHz) • 100 mW for frequencies between 2446.5 MHz and 2483.5 MHz Note : Channels 10 thr[...]

75 Safety regulations permitted with an EIRP of less than 100 m W indoors and less than 10 mW outdoors: This requirement is likely to chang e over time, allowing you to use your wireless LAN card in more areas within Fran ce. Please check with ART for the latest information ( www.art- telecom.fr ). Note : Your WL AN Card transmitts le ss than 100 m[...]

76 Certificate Information (SAR) This device meets the EU requirements (1999/519/EC ) on the limitation of exposure of the gene ral public to electromag- netic fields by way of heal th protection. The limits are part of extensiv e recommendations for the pro- tection of the general public . These recommendations have been developed and checked by i[...]

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A c e r I n c o r p o r a t e d Date: Septem ber 3, 2009 Declaration of Conformity W e, Acer Incorporated, of 8F ., No. 88, Sec. 1, Hsin T ai W u Rd. Hsichih T aipei Hsien 221, T aiwan Declare under sole responsibility that the product: Model: S100 Description: Smart HandHeld T o which this declaration relates, is in conformity with the following s[...]

79 B battery charging ............................ 15 information . ...................... 64 Bluetooth connections ....................... 41 headset ............................. 57 C call history ............................. 24 calls answering .......................... 25 ending ............................... 25 onscreen options .............[...]

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