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    Acer n300 Handheld User’s Guide[...]

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    COPYRIGHT Copyright © 2005 Acer Inc. or its subsidiaries All Rights Reserved. Printed in Taiwan. Acer n300 Handheld User’s Guide Original issue: September 2005 Acer and the Acer logo are registered trademarks of Acer Inc. Microsoft, ActiveSync, Outlook, Windows, Windows NT, and the Windows logo are either registered trademarks or trademarks of M[...]

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    Disposal instructions iii Disposal instructions Do not throw this electronic device into the trash when disc arding. To minimize pollution and ensure utmost protection of the global environment, please re cycle. USA For electronic products co ntaining an LCD/CRT monitor or display: Lamp(s) inside this product contain mercur y and must be recycled o[...]

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    About this User’s Guide Disposal instructions iv About this User’s Guide W elcome to the Acer n300 Handheld User’ s Guide. This User’ s Gu ide is designed to help you get up and runn ing quickly with your new Acer n300—a Microsoft ® Windows Mobile TM V ersion 5.0 Software for Pocket PC handheld. I t describes all you need to know about h[...]

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    First things first Your guides v First things first W e would like to thank you for making Acer n300 your choice for your handheld needs. Y our new sleek Acer n300 is a multi- functi onal tool packed with user-friend ly features and high-performance applications designed to make organi zing work- related information and syn chron izing it with your[...]

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    First things first Package contents vi Package contents Your Acer n300 comes packed in a card board box. Carefully unpack the box and remove the content s. If an y of the following items are miss ing or dama ged, conta ct your dealer immediately: Maintaining your Acer n300 This sect ion provide s informati on on the following: • Proper care and u[...]

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    First things first Maintaining your Acer n300 vii Resetting your Acer n300 Y ou may have to perform a reset if your hand held no longer responds to the buttons on the screen. Performing a soft reset A soft reset allows your handheld to get a fr esh start, similar to reboot ing a compute r . To perform a soft reset: • Using the ti p of your stylus[...]

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    First things first Maintaining your Acer n300 viii 2. While hol ding the T oday and Messaging buttons ( a ), using the tip of your st ylus, lightly press the reset bu tton inside the hole ( b ) on the bottom of yo ur handheld. NOTE: When you perform a hard reset, formats, preferences, and other settings including date and time are restored to their[...]

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    Contents 1 Disposal instructio ns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii About this User’ s Guide iv First things first v Y our guid es . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v Package contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vi Maintaining your Ac er n300 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

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    2 Using an USB thumb drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Inserting an USB thumb drive - Thro ugh the Cradl e . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Inserting a n USB thumb dr ive - Through the 3-in-1 Sync cable (optional accessory) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Appendix A: Regulation & safety notices 23 FCC notic[...]

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    1 Getting started System requirements 1 1 Getting started This chapter will discus s the following topics: • Basic requirements • Feature h ighlights o f your A cer n300 • Acer n300 system tour • Step-by-step proc edures on how to prepare your handheld for use • Basic concep ts in using your han dheld System requirements In order to insta[...]

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    1 Getting started Features summary 2 Audio • Built-in indu stry standard 3.5 mm stereo earphone jack , 3 ring type • Built-in mono speaker • Built-in mono microp hone Proprietary 26-pin I/O connector • USB Host (female) • USB Client (male) •S e r i a l • DC power in Connectivity •B l u e t o o t h ® 1.2 • IEEE 802.11b WLAN (optio[...]

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    1 Getting started Acer n300 tour 3 Acer n300 tour Front view No. Component Description 1 Power / Bluetooth ® / 802.11b WLAN LED indicator Power LED indicator. - status description: • Flashing green - Chargin g • Steady green - Charging com plete • Flashing red - Alarm indicator Bluetooth ® / 802.11b WLAN LED indicator. - status description:[...]

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    1 Getting started Acer n300 tour 4 NOTE: If your handheld is off, pressing any Quick button turns on the handheld and launches the program assi gned to that butto n. Left view Using the backlight If lighting conditions make it difficult for you to see the in formati on on your handheld , use the backlight to illuminate your screen. When the backlig[...]

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    1 Getting started Acer n300 tour 5 Top view No. Label Description 1 Stylus holder Secures the stylus to your handheld. To use the stylus, remove from its holder and hold it a s you would hold a pen or pencil. 2S D / M M C slot Accepts a Secure Digital or MultiMedia Card, allowing you to add more memory, install add -on applications or use aud io or[...]

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    1 Getting started Acer n300 tour 6 Bottom view No. Label Description 1 Prop rietary 26-pin I/O connector Connects your handheld to a portab le or desktop computer and DC power supply to an AC wall outlet to charge the battery. - USB Host - USB Client - Serial - DC power in 2 Soft Reset Using the tip of your stylus, lightly press the reset button in[...]

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    1 Getting started Preparing to use your Acer n300 7 Rear view Preparing to use your Acer n300 Perform the following easy installation tasks to begi n using your handheld: • Charge your ha ndheld • Set up your hand held • Install the Micro soft ® ActiveSync ® software in your computer • Connect n300 to your comp uter • Perform the first [...]

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    1 Getting started Preparing to use your Acer n300 8 you can use your handheld for 8 straight hours of operation (backlight inactive) before you need to recharge the battery . To charge your Acer n300 Unlock the battery access latc h to open the battery cover (a), insert the battery pack into the battery bay (b), then close the batte ry cove r to lo[...]

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    1 Getting started Preparing to use your Acer n300 9 Connecting the Cradle 1 Connect the AC adapter cord to the DC -in jack at t he back of th e cradle. 2 Plug the AC adapter into any AC current ou tlet and ch arge the devic e for at least 4 hours. Power LED status during charging: • Charging - LED indi cator flashes green • Charging complete - [...]

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    1 Getting started Preparing to use your Acer n300 10 Setting up your Acer n300 After you have initially charge d your handheld for four hours, you can now set it up. Refer to the ins tructions below . To set up your Acer n300 1 Disable hold switch first. 2 Turn on your ha ndheld by pressing the power button on the left side. 3 Follow the on screen [...]

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    1 Getting started Preparing to use your Acer n300 11 Installing the Microsoft ® ActiveSync ® software The main function of the Microsoft ® ActiveSync ® software is to synchronize the information on your comp uter with the i nformation o n your hand held. Synchronization compare s the data on your handhel d with your computer and updates the inf[...]

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    1 Getting started Preparing to use your Acer n300 12 To connect the computer Via the USB Sync cable 1 Plug the sync cable into the 26-p in I/O connecto r on the bottom of yo ur handheld. 2 Plug the AC adapter into any AC current outlet. 3 Plug the USB client conn ector into an available USB port on your computer. Via the Cradle 1 Connect the AC ada[...]

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    1 Getting started Preparing to use your Acer n300 13 Performing the first sy nchronization process After completing the setup procedures you can now perform the first ActiveSync ® operation with the help of the 'New Partnership' setup wizard. This wizard will help you: • Set up a partnership so you can synchronize information betwe en [...]

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    1 Getting started Preparing to use your Acer n300 14 2 Plug the USB client connector into a USB port on your computer. The 'New Partnership' setup wi zard will automatically st a rt on your computer screen. NOTE: If the wizard does not automatically appear, launch ActiveSync ® on your computer by clicking on its icon from >Programs. 3[...]

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    1 Getting started Command interface 15 Command interface Handheld buttons and the stylus Y our handheld has hardware buttons that co ntrol actions a nd scroll functions, and a stylus for selecting items and entering information. On your handheld , the st ylus replac es the mouse. • Tap. Touch the screen once with the sty lus to open items and sel[...]

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    1 Getting started Command interface 16 If you need Help fo r any specific app licat ion, launch the ap plication an d then tap >Help for online hel p. Y ou can use your han dheld to exchang e information with mobile devices, your computer , a networ k, or the Internet . If you need more informa tion on Bluetooth ® or Wireless LAN (optional): Bl[...]

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    2 Backup and restore data 17 2 Backup and restore data Backup/Restor e enables you to back up data files and applications from your handheld to a storage device and to restore data to your ha ndheld. Advanced security features offer password protection for sensitive documents /applicati ons during Backup and/or Re store operations. The expa nsion f[...]

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    2 Backup and restore data 18 Backup function To perform data backup 1 Close all running programs except for Backup/Restore. 2 In the Backup tab, choose whether to accept the default filename (MyBackup) or type a new one by tapp ing on the keyboar d icon on the bott om of the screen. 3 Select a storage device from the 'Backu p to' pull-dow[...]

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    2 Backup and restore data 19 2 Select a source s torage device from the 'Restore fro m' pulldown men u. The lower half of the screen will display a li st of files contained in the selected st orage device. File name, file size and date when th e backup file was created are indicated in the list. 3 Tap a filename to select the file you wis[...]

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    2 Backup and restore data 20 4 Tap Delete to remove the file.[...]

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    3 Using expansion features Using an SD/MMC card 21 3 Using expansion features The slim and ligh tweight design of your Acer n300 belies its impressive expansion features . These expansion features inc lude: •S D / MMC slot • USB host port v ia sync cable or cradle These expansion features allow you to: • Install additio nal applicatio ns • [...]

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    3 Using expansion features Using an USB thumb drive 22 3 Push the card into the slot using your finger until you feel the card lo ck and hear an audible system so und. This indic ates that th e card is properly seated wit hin the slot. Removing an SD/MMC card 1 Hold your handheld securel y. 2 Release the card from the slot by using your thumb to pu[...]

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    Appendix A: Regulati on & safety notices FCC notice 23 Appendix A: Regulation & safety notices This appendix li sts the ge neral notices of your PDA. FCC notice This device has been tested and foun d to co mply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rule s. These limits are designed to provide reasonable[...]

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    Appendix A: Regulati on & safety notices Caution 24 Caution Changes or modification s not expressly appr oved by the manufacturer could void the user's authori ty, which is grante d by the Federal Com munications Commission, to operate this computer. Operation conditions This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subj[...]

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    Appendix A: Regulati on & safety notices Important safety instructions 25 Important safety instructions Read these instruct ions carefully. Save them for future reference. 1 Follow all warnings and instructions ma rked on the product. 2 Unplug this product fro m the wall o utlet before c leaning. Do not use li quid cleaners or aerosol cleaners.[...]

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    Appendix A: Regulati on & safety notices LCD pixel statement 26 13 To avoid hazard of unexpecte d electrical shock, use the AC adapter only when the wall socket is pro perly grounded . 14 Do not use your PDA wh ile exercising. LCD pixel statement The LCD unit is p roduced with hi gh-precisio n manufacturin g techniques . Nevertheless , some pix[...]

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    Appendix A: Regulati on & safety notices List of applicable countries 27 List of applicable countries EU member state s as of May 2004 are: Belgium, Denmark, Germany, Gr eece, Spain, France, Ireland, Italy, Lu xembourg, the Netherlands, Austria, Portugal, Finland, Sweden, United Ki ngdom Estonia, Latvia, Lithuani a, Poland, Hun gary, Czech Re p[...]

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    Appendix A: Regulati on & safety notices Exposure of humans to RF fields (RSS-102) 28[...]

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    1 Index A ActiveSync® 23 B backlight 4 , 11 Backup opening 17 Restore function 18 C command interface 15 device buttons 15 Today screen 15 copyright ii E expansion features 21 Acer versatile connector 21 attaching expansion sl eeve inserting CompactFlash card 21 removing CompactFlash card 22 H handheld guides v maintenance vi package contents vi r[...]

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