Acer s10 manual

Manual for Acer s10 handheld[...]

COPYRIGHT Copyright © 2001 Acer Inc. or its subsidiaries All Rights Reserved. Printed in Taiwan. Acer s10 handheld Manual Original issue: October, 2001 Acer and the Acer logo are registered trademarks of Acer Inc. Graffiti, HotSync, and Palm OS are registered trademarks. HotSync, Palm, and the Palm logo are trademarks of Palm, Inc. or its subsidia[...]

About this Manual iii About this Manual W elcome to the Acer s10 handheld Manual. This Manual is designed to help you get up and running quickly on your new Acer s10. It describes all you need to know about how to use your Acer s10 as well as the applications and PC-end utilities that come with it. This Manual shows you how to: • Identify all the[...]

About this Manual iv[...]

First things first Your guides v First things first W e would like to thank you for making Acer s10 your choice for your handheld needs. Y our new sleek Acer s10 is packed with user-friendly applications and utilities designed to make organizing work-related information and synchronizing it with your personal activities a time-efficient task. W e h[...]

First things first Maintaining your Acer s10 vi Maintaining your Acer s10 This section provides information on the following: • Proper care and usage of your Acer s10 • Resetting your Acer s10 Proper care and usage of your Acer s10 Y our Acer s10 handheld’ s rugged and tough construction is designed to provide you with years of reliable and t[...]

First things first Maintaining your Acer s10 vii To perform a soft reset: 1 Turn the head of your stylus counterclockwise to reveal the reset tip tool threaded into it. 2 Using the reset tip tool, lightly press the reset button inside the hole on the rear panel of your Acer s10. Performing a hard reset A hard reset will erase all records and entrie[...]

First things first Assigning security options viii • Complete the hard reset by pressing the upper half of the scroll button on the front panel of your Acer s10. The Digitizer screen will appear. • Press any other button to perform a soft reset. NOTE: When you perform a hard reset, the current date and time are retained. Formats, preferences, a[...]

First things first Assigning security options ix • Lock and turn off your Acer s10 so that a password must be entered before you can use the device again. • Hide records that you have defined as private, with or without a password. – Without a password, private records are hidden until you set the Security application to display them. – Wit[...]

First things first Assigning security options x[...]

xi Contents About this Manual iii First things first v Y our guides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v Package contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v Maintaining your Acer s10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vi Proper care and usage of your Acer s10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

xii The Graffiti non-English characters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Graffiti navigation strokes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Using Graffiti ShortCuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Graffiti tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Using the onscreen keyboard . . . . . . . . .[...]

xiii Using the Find option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Using Phone Lookup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Adding names to an Expense record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Sorting records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 2 Making records private . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

xiv Changing the currency and symbols display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 Customizing currency symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 T ransferring your data to Microsoft Excel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 Using expense report templates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 Expense menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

xv Using Service Launcher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191 Using Service Launcher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191 Using the Quick Launcher function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192 6 Working with your PC-end utilities 195 Overview of PC-end utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195 Pal[...]

xvi Viewing email items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232 Creating email items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233 Looking up an address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235 Adding details to email items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236 Creating a signature for your email item . . . . . . . . . . [...]

xvii Connection preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272 Connection T ypes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272 Setting modem configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273 Setting an Infrared to modem connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275 Date & T ime preferences . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

xviii T o customize a sample Expense Report template . . . . . . . . . . . . 308 Determining the layout of the Expense Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 309 Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 309 Sections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 9 Analyzing your custom Expense Report . . . . . . [...]

1 Getting started System requirements 1 1 Getting started With your Acer s10, you’ll be able to successfully manage meetings and appointments, remember people’ s names and personal details, and keep track of all the items on your T o Do List, both at work and at home. Y ou could also use it as a handy audio recorder , a three-in-one clock and a[...]

1 Getting started Acer s10 tour 2 Acer s10 tour Front panel Y our Acer s10’ s front panel consists of the following: No. Component Description 1 Power button/ Backlight control/ LED indicator As a power button, pressing turns your Acer s10 on (if it is off) and returns to the last screen that was displayed and off (if it is on). As a backlight co[...]

1 Getting started Acer s10 tour 3 Using the backlight If lighting conditions make it difficult for you to see the information on your Acer s10, use the backlight to illuminate your screen. To activate the backlight: • Press the power button and hold it down for about two seconds. Release the button when the backlight turns on. TIP: You can assign[...]

1 Getting started Acer s10 tour 4 Rear panel Y our Acer s10’ s rear panel consists of the following: No. Label Description 1 Infrared (IR) port Uses infrared technology to transmit and receive data from other IR-enabled Palm OS handhelds and devices. You can also use it to perform IR HotSync operation. 2 Memory Stick slot Accepts a Memory Stick ,[...]

1 Getting started Acer s10 tour 5 Elements of the Acer s10 interface Y our Acer s10 interface consists of the following elements: 6 Accessory slot Holds your Acer s10’s miscelleanous accessories. 7 Reset button Press to perform a soft or hard reset on your Acer s10. Under normal conditions, you should not have to use this button. Refer to "R[...]

1 Getting started Acer s10 tour 6 Using the onscreen contrast control The onscreen contrast control further adjusts your screen illumination by changing the amount of contrast on the screen. To adjust the contrast: 1 To display the Adjust Contrast screen, Tap the Contrast icon on the upper-left corner of the Graffiti writing area 2 Do one of the fo[...]

1 Getting started Acer s10 tour 7 Command interface Y our Acer s10 command interface consists of easy-to-understand elements that will help you perform your tasks in the most efficient manner . Menu bar Toolbar Check box Command button Pick list Scroll bar Next/previous arrows Element Description Menu bar Contains a set of menu commands specific to[...]

1 Getting started Preparing to use your Acer s10 8 Preparing to use your Acer s10 Before you begin using your Acer s10, perform first the following easy installation tasks: • Connect the cradle to your Acer s10 and then to your computer • Charge your Acer s10 • Install the Palm Desktop software • Set up your Acer s10 Connecting the cradle T[...]

1 Getting started Preparing to use your Acer s10 9 Charging your Acer s10 Y our Acer s10 contains a Lithium-ion battery that is recharged each time you place your handheld in the cradle. To charge your Acer s10: There are two ways to charge your Acer s10: • Charging with the cradle Connect the AC adapter connector to the power socket at the back [...]

1 Getting started Palm Desktop software 10 • Charging directly from the power supply Connect the AC adapter connector to the versatile connector of your Acer s10, then plug the other end of the AC adapter cord to an AC current outlet. LED status during charging: • Charging: LED indicator flashes green • Charging complete: LED indicator steady[...]

1 Getting started Palm Desktop software 11 • Back up the data stored on your Acer s10 with HotSync technology and synchronize it with the data on your Palm Desktop software. Synchronization is a one-step procedure that ensures your data is always safe and up-to-date. • Import and export data, so you can easily transfer data from other desktop a[...]

1 Getting started Palm Desktop software 12 4 On the Setup window, click Next. 5 Select a Setup type depending on your choice of PIM (personal information manager) for file synchronization then click Next. Options include: •P a l m D e s k t o p • Palm Desktop and Microsoft Outlook 6 Click Next.[...]

1 Getting started Palm Desktop software 13 7 On the Choose Destination Location window, select a folder where Setup will install the program files. Default directory is C:Palm. Use the Browse button to select a different location. 8 Click Next to start the installation procedures. 9 A prompt window to set up Mail appears. Click Yes to set up Mail [...]

1 Getting started Palm Desktop software 14 10 Click Finish to complete the Palm Desktop installation. Using your Acer s10 with another personal information manager If you prefer to use another personal information manager (PIM), such as Microsoft Outlook, you can use it instead of the Palm Desktop software. All you need to do is install the HotSync[...]

1 Getting started Synchronizing data 15 2 Follow the onscreen instructions to set up your Acer s10. Synchronizing data After setting up your Acer s10 and completing the installation of Palm Desktop software, perform the first HotSync operation to synchronize—exchange and update—data between your Acer s10 and the PIM you installed in your comput[...]

1 Getting started Tapping versus clicking 16 4 On your computer screen, select a user ID or create a new user ID by clicking on the New button, then click OK. The HotSync Progress message window appears on your computer screen to indicate that synchronization begins. 5 Wait for a message on your Acer s10 screen indicating that the process is comple[...]

1 Getting started Opening applications 17 With your Acer s10 turned on, you can tap the touch-sensitive screen to perform many operations, such as the following: • Open applications • Choose menu commands • Initiate a global Find operation • Select options in dialog boxes • Open the onscreen keyboards Just as you drag the mouse to select [...]

1 Getting started Using menus and menu commands 18 To open an application: 1 Tap the Applications icon . The Applications Launcher main screen appears. 2 Tap the icon of the application you want to open. If you have many applications installed on your Acer s10, tap the scroll bar to see all the available applications. TIP: You can find an applicati[...]

1 Getting started Using menus and menu commands 19 • Tap the inverted application title tab at the top of any application screen (The Calculator does not have an inverted tab.); then tap the desired command. NOTE: Not all applications have a menu bar. Using Graffiti to execute commands An alternative to the menu bar in executing commands is the u[...]

1 Getting started Displaying online tips 20 Graffiti command letter Most menu commands have an equivalent Graffiti command letter , which is similar to a keyboard shortcut used to execute a command (for example, pressing CTRL+S will save an open document). The command letters appear on the right side of the command names. To use a Graffiti command [...]

1 Getting started Entering data 21 Entering data Y ou can enter data into your Acer s10 in several ways: • Using Graffiti • Using the onscreen keyboard • Using an external keyboard • Importing data in Palm Desktop software and then synchronizing it with your Acer s10 • Beaming data from another Palm OS handheld that is close by and has an[...]

1 Getting started Entering data 22[...]

2 Entering data in your Acer s10 Entering data using Graffiti 23 2 Entering data in your Acer s10 Y ou can enter data into your Acer s10 in several ways: • Using Graffiti • Using the onscreen keyboard • Using an external keyboard • Importing data in Palm Desktop software and then synchronizing it with your Acer s10 • Beaming data from ano[...]

2 Entering data in your Acer s10 Entering data using Graffiti 24 recognize characters and numbers, you must begin character strokes on the left side, and number strokes on the right side of the Graffiti writing area. The Graffiti alphabet Draw Graffiti letters using the following strokes. Letter Strokes Letter Strokes AN BO CP DQ ER FS GT HU IV JW [...]

2 Entering data in your Acer s10 Entering data using Graffiti 25 To write Graffiti letters: 1 Tap the screen where you want to write letters, for example, on a line next to a time in the Date Book. Illustration suggestion (Delete this suggestion when completed): Show cur- sor on a line next to a time in Date Book, or any other application used on y[...]

2 Entering data in your Acer s10 Entering data using Graffiti 26 Caps Lock mode— just as you press the Shift key on a keyboard—and then write the desired character stroke. NOTE: When Caps Shift is active, an Up arrow appears in the lower right corner of your Acer s10 screen. To write capital letters: 1 Choose from the following options: • To [...]

2 Entering data in your Acer s10 Entering data using Graffiti 27 Illustration suggestion (Delete this suggestion when completed): Show cursor on a line next to a time in Date Book, or any other application used on your device. NOTE: A blinking cursor must appear onscreen above the Graffiti writing before you can begin writing numbers. 2 Refer to th[...]

2 Entering data in your Acer s10 Entering data using Graffiti 28 Additional Graffiti punctuation marks include the following: The Graffiti symbols and extended characters To write symbols and extended characters, you start by activating Symbol Shift. When Symbol Shift is active, a slanted shift symbol appears in the lowe r right corner of the scree[...]

2 Entering data in your Acer s10 Entering data using Graffiti 29 Using these accent strokes, you can write the following accented letters: à á â ã ä å è é ê ì í î ï ò ó ô õ ö ù ú û ü ÿ D ñ The Graffiti non-English characters Y ou can write the following characters in the lowercase alphabet mode without special punctuation or[...]

2 Entering data in your Acer s10 Entering data using Graffiti 30 Graffiti writing comes with several predefined ShortCuts. Y ou can also create your own for any words, letters, or numbers. Y ou can create ShortCuts of up to 45 character using the ShortCut preferences. For detailed instructions on how to create a ShortCut, refer to "ShortCuts p[...]

2 Entering data in your Acer s10 Using the onscreen keyboard 31 To delete a ShortCut: 1 Tap the Applications icon , and then tap the Prefs icon . 2 Tap the pick list in the upper right corner of the Preferences screen, then select ShortCut. 1 Tap the ShortCut you want to delete. 2 Tap Delete. 3T a p Y e s . Graffiti tips When using Graffiti, keep t[...]

2 Entering data in your Acer s10 Using an external keyboard 32 TIP: To select either keyboard, tap the Menu icon and then tap Edit. Tap Keyboard, and then select an option. 4 Tap the desired characters or numbers. 5 Tap Done to enter the text or numbers. Using an external keyboard Y ou can connect an external keyboard to the versatile connector of [...]

2 Entering data in your Acer s10 Importing data 33 applications on your Acer s10 are also available in your Palm Desktop software and in most PIMs so you need not learn different applications. Refer to page 253 for more information on HotSync procedures. Importing data If you have data stored in computer applications such as spreadsheets and databa[...]

2 Entering data in your Acer s10 Beaming data 34 8 Click OK. The imported data is highlighted in the application. 9 To add the imported data to your Acer s10, perform a HotSync operation. NOTE: See the Palm Desktop online Help for more information on importing and exporting data. Beaming data Y our Acer s10 is equipped with an IR (infrared) port th[...]

3 Managing your applications Using the Applications Launcher 35 3 Managing your applications This chapter explains how to switch between applications on your Acer s10, how to customized application settings to fit your work methods, and how to categorize applications into related groups. For information working with applications stored on an expans[...]

3 Managing your applications Using the Applications Launcher 36 To open an application Choose from the following options: • Tap the Applications icon , and then tap the icon of the application you want to open. If you have many applications installed on your Acer s10, tap the scroll bar to see all the available applications. • Press an applicat[...]

3 Managing your applications Using the Applications Launcher 37 3 Enter the category name. 4 Tap Done. To display applications by category: • In Applications Launcher, do one of the following: – Tap the Applications icon repeatedly to cycle through all the categories. – Tap the pick list in the upper right corner of the screen; then tap the c[...]

3 Managing your applications Setting preferences for applications 38 Setting preferences for applications Y ou can set preferences for individual applications in the Preferences dialog box. This will allow you to customized your applications to fit your work methods. NOTE: Not all applications have preference settings. To set preferences for an app[...]

3 Managing your applications Installing and removing applications 39 NOTE: If the application is compressed, for example, as a .zip file, decompress the application into the Add-on folder before continuing. 2 Double-click the Palm Desktop icon on your computer desktop to display the Palm Desktop window. 3 Click Instal to display the Install Tool Di[...]

3 Managing your applications Removing the Palm Desktop software 40 NOTE: Review the list of applications you selected in the Install Tool dialog box. If you do not want to install an application, select it, then click Remove. This will remove the selected application from the list of application(s) to be installed; it does not remove the applicatio[...]

3 Managing your applications Security 41 3 On the Install/Uninstall tab, select Palm Desktop Software. 4 Click Add/Remove. NOTE: You must retain the HotSync Manager on the Acer s10 handheld Installation CD to synchronize data with another PIM. Security Your Acer s10 comes with a security application to prevent unauthorized access to your private re[...]

3 Managing your applications Security 42 To hide a private record: 1 From within any private record, do one of the following to display the Change Security dialog box: • In Applications Launcher, tap the Security icon. • From within an application, tap the inverted application title tab at the top of the screen; then tap Security in the Options[...]

3 Managing your applications Security 43 • To assign a password, enter the password again to verify it, and tap OK. • To change your password, enter a new password and tap OK. • To delete your password, enter your current password. Tap OK, and then tap Delete. Locking your Acer s10 Y ou can turn off and lock your Acer s10 with a password to p[...]

3 Managing your applications Security 44 Displaying private records Using the 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 displayed. Refer to "Assigning security options" on page vii[...]

4 Working with your basic applications Overview of basic applications 45 4 Working with your basic applications Y our Acer s10 includes the following basic applications: • Date Book • Address Book •T o D o L i s t • Memo Pad •C a l c u l a t o r •E x p e n s e • Mail This chapter is organized into three sections, namely: • Overview [...]

4 Working with your basic applications Address Book 46 Date Book will open to today’s schedule. TIP: Press the Date Book application button repeatedly to cycle through the Day, Week, Month and Agenda views. Address Book Address Book lets you keep names, addresses, phone numbers, and other information about your personal and business contacts. You[...]

4 Working with your basic applications Address Book 47 • Assign Address Book entries to categories so that you can organize and view them in logical groups. • Create your own digital business card that you can beam to other Palm OS handhelds. To launch Address Book: • Press the Address Book application button on the front panel of your Acer s[...]

4 Working with your basic applications To Do List 48 To Do List T o Do List is a convenient place to create reminders and prioritize the things that you have to do. You can do the following in To Do List: • Make a quick and convenient list of things to do. • Assign a priority level to each task. • Assign a due date for any or all of your To D[...]

4 Working with your basic applications Memo Pad 49 Memo Pad Memo Pad provides a place to take notes that are not associated with records in the Date Book, Address Book, or T o Do List. You can do the following in Memo Pad: • Use Graffiti characters to store memos, lists or any other text message on your Acer s10. • Drag and drop memos into popu[...]

4 Working with your basic applications Calculator 50 TIP: Press the Memo Pad application button repeatedly to cycle through the categories in which you have memos. Calculator Calculator allows you to perform general mathematical functions including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and square root operations. You can do the following[...]

4 Working with your basic applications Mail 51 • Sort your expenses by date or expense type. • Transfer your expense information to a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet (version 5.0 or later) on your computer. NOTE: Microsoft Excel is not included in the Acer s10 handheld Installation CD. To launch Expense: • Tap the Expense icon . The Expense scree[...]

4 Working with your basic applications Mail 52 To launch Mail on your Acer s10: • Tap the Mail icon . The Mail list screen appears. For more information on how to use Mail, refer to "9 Managing your desktop email" on page 229. Previously read[...]

Working with your basic applications Common applications tasks 53 Common applications tasks The tasks described in this section use the term records to refer to an individual item in any of the basic applications, for example, a single Date Book event, Address Book entry , T o Do List item, Memo Pad memo, or Expense item. Creating records Y ou can [...]

Working with your basic applications Editing records 54 Selecting text Select the text you want to edit using one of the following techniques: • Double-tap on a word in a field to select the word. • Triple-tap on any 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 t[...]

Working with your basic applications Deleting records 55 Deleting records Y ou can delete records in any of the basic applications. To delete a record in any of the basic applications: 1 Select the record you want to affect. 2 Do one of the following: • Tap the Menu icon , open the Record menu, and then tap the Delete command. The Delete command [...]

Working with your basic applications Purging records 56 Purging records Over time, as you use Date Book, T o Do List, and Expense, you’ll accumulate records that are no longer useful. For example, events that occurred months ago remain in the Date Book, and completed T o Do List items and Expense items remain in the list. Outdated records take up[...]

Working with your basic applications Categorizing records 57 • Address Book: Business, Personal, and QuickList category In QuickList, you can store names, addresses, and phone numbers you might need during emergencies (hospitals, fire department, police stations, etc.). • To Do List: Business, Personal, and All category • Memo Pad: Business, [...]

Working with your basic applications Categorizing records 58 4 Enter the name for the new category. 5T a p O K . 6 Tap OK to exit the Edit Categories dialog box. To rename a category: 1 Tap the pick list in the upper right corner of the screen. 2 Tap Edit Categories. 3 Select the category you want to rename. 4T a p R e n a m e . 5 Enter the new nam[...]

Working with your basic applications Finding records 59 Finding records Acer s10 lets you find information in several ways: • All internal applications: Find locates a specified text, starting with the current application. NOTE: Find does not search through applications stored in a resident expansion card. • Date Book, To Do List, and Memo Pad:[...]

Working with your basic applications Finding records 60 Using the Find option The Find option lets you locate text in any or all applications. For example, if the text “dog” appears in the Address Book and the Date Book, the Find option displays both occurrences in the Find dialog box. To use the Find option: 1 Tap the Find icon to display the [...]

Working with your basic applications Finding records 61 To use Phone Lookup: 1 Display the record in which you want to insert a phone number. The record can be in the Date Book, the To Do List, the Memo Pad, or Mail. 2 Do one of the following: • Tap the Menu icon . Open the Options menu, and then tap Phone Lookup. • Tap the inverted application[...]

Working with your basic applications Sorting records 62 2 Tap Details to display the Receipt Details screen. 3 Tap Who. 4 Tap Lookup. The Attendees Lookup screen displays all the names in your Address Book that have data in the Company field. 5 Select the name that you want to add. 6T a p A d d . The name appears in the Attendees screen. 7 Repeat s[...]

Working with your basic applications Making records private 63 • In the text Graffiti area, drag a diagonal line from the lower left to upper right to display the Command toolbar. In the text area, write an R, the shortcut for the Preferences command. The Preferences dialog box appears. 3 In the Preferences dialog box, tap the Sort by pick list a[...]

Working with your basic applications Attaching notes 64 4 Tap OK. An alert box appears. 5T a p O K . Attaching notes Y ou can attach notes to records in all the basic applications except the Memo Pad. A note can be up to several thousand characters long. To attach a note to a record: 1 Display the entry to which you want to add a note. 2 Tap Detail[...]

Working with your basic applications Choosing fonts 65 Choosing fonts Y ou can change the font style in all basic applications except the Expense application. Y ou 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 display the Select Font screen: • Tap the Menu ico[...]

Working with your basic applications Getting information on an application 66[...]

Working with your basic applications Application-specific tasks 67 Application-specific tasks This section explains how-to-do instructions specific for each task of your basic applications. Using Date Book Date Book lets you conveniently manage your schedules and appointments or any other activities associated with a time and date. Scheduling event[...]

Working with your basic applications Using Date Book 68 • If the event is 1-hour long, skip to the end of this procedure. • If the event is longer or shorter than an hour, tap directly on the time to open the Set Time dialog box. Proceed to step 4. TIP: You can open the Set Time dialog box (to select a start time) by making sure no event is sel[...]

Working with your basic applications Using Date Book 69 To schedule a timed event for another date: 1 Select the date you want in one of the following ways: • Tap the desired day of the week in the date bar at the top of the screen. If necessary, tap the Previous week or Next week scroll arrows to move to another week. • Tap Go To at the bottom[...]

Working with your basic applications Using Date Book 70 3 In the Set Time dialog box, tap No Time, so that the start and end times are defined for the new event. NOTE: You can tap OK instead but make sure nothing is entered for start or end time. TIP: You can also create a new untimed event by making sure no event is selected and then writing lette[...]

Working with your basic applications Using Date Book 71 3 To change the time, tap the Time box , then select a new time. To change the date, tap the Date box, then select a new date 4T a p O K . Scheduling repeating or continuous events The Repeat function lets you schedule events that recur at regular intervals or extend over a period of consecuti[...]

Working with your basic applications Using Date Book 72 NOTE: You can also tap the Menu icon; select Record, and then tap Delete Event. This opens the Repeating Event screen. 3 Tap Delete. The Repeating Event screen opens asking for confirmation of the delete.: 4 Select one of the following options: The event is removed from your Date Book and you [...]

Working with your basic applications Using Date Book 73 Setting the alarm for an event The Alarm setting lets you set an audible alarm for events in your Date Book, and display an onscreen reminder . For untimed events, only the reminder message appears. Y ou can set an alarm for minutes, hours, or days before an event. When you set an alarm, an Al[...]

Working with your basic applications Using Date Book 74 Setting alarm options Y ou can use Preferences to set alarm options, including: • For the alarm to go off automatically for each new event • Set a tone for the alarm • Set the number of times the alarm sounds To set alarm options: 1 To open the Preferences dialog box, do one of the follo[...]

Working with your basic applications Using Date Book 75 3T a p O K . Changing the Date Book view The Date Book includes four views for displaying your appointments: • Day view • Week view • Month view •A g e n d a v i e w Y ou also have the option to display the current time. To display the Date Book views: Do one of the following: • Pres[...]

Working with your basic applications Using Date Book 76 2 Tap the left and right navigation controls to move forward or backward a week at a time, or tap on a specific day to display the details of an event. NOTE: The Week View also shows untimed events and events before and after the range of times displayed. 3 Tap an event to display a descriptio[...]

Working with your basic applications Using Date Book 77 • The Week view displays the time span defined by the Start Time and End Time in the Date Book Preferences settings. If you have an event before or after this time span, a bar appears at the top or bottom of that day's column. Use the onscreen scroll arrows to scroll to the event. Spott[...]

Working with your basic applications Using Date Book 78 Tips for using Month view Keep the following points in mind when using the Month view: • Tap a day in the Month view to display that day in the Day view. • Tap the scroll arrows in the upper right corner to move forward or backward a month. • Tap Go To to open the date selector and selec[...]

Working with your basic applications Using Date Book 79 • You can change the category of To Do items shown. Tap the pick list and select the new category. For more information on To Do items, refer to "Using To Do List" on page 91. Changing the displayed Start and End Times To change the start and end time in the Date Book: 1 Do one of [...]

Working with your basic applications Using Date Book 80 Record menu Edit menu Options menu[...]

Working with your basic applications Using Date Book 81 Display options In Day or Month view , you can change which events appear in the Date Book. In Day view, you can display time bars that highlight event conflicts. In Day view: • Show Time Bars. Tap to display time bars showing the duration of an event and any event conflicts. • Compress Da[...]

Working with your basic applications Using Date Book 82[...]

Working with your basic applications Using Address Book 83 Using Address Book Address Book lets you keep names, addresses, phone numbers, and other information about your personal and business contacts. Creating an Address Book entry A record in Address Book is called an entry . Y ou can create entries on your Acer s10 or you can use your Palm Desk[...]

Working with your basic applications Using Address Book 84 NOTE: As you enter letters in the Title, Company, City and State fields, text appears for the first logical match that exists in your Address Book. As you enter more letters, a closer match appears. As soon as the word appears, tap in the next field to accept the word. 8 Tap the scroll arro[...]

Working with your basic applications Using Address Book 85 Selecting different types of phone numbers and addresses Y ou can select the types of phone numbers or email addresses that an Address Book entry displays. Any changes you make apply only to the current entry . To select other types of phone numbers in an entry: 1 Tap the entry that you wan[...]

Working with your basic applications Using Address Book 86 To edit an Address Book entry: 1 Tap the entry that you want to change in the Address list. 2T a p E d i t . 3 Tap Details. 4 In the Address Entry Details dialog box, select any of the following settings: You can also use the Delete and Note buttons. • Delete . Tap to delete the entry. ?[...]

Working with your basic applications Using Address Book 87 • In the text Graffiti area, drag a diagonal line from the lower left to upper right to display the Command toolbar. Draw an R, the Graffiti shortcut for the Preferences command. The Preferences screen appears. 2 Choose an option to sort Address Book lists from the List By pick list: 3T a[...]

Working with your basic applications Using Address Book 88 Record menu The Record menu differs depending on whether you’re displaying the menu bar from the Address list or from the Address View screen. Address list Address View Dial Initiates dialing of an infrared-equipped mobile phone by sending the telephone number through the IR port of your [...]

Working with your basic applications Using Address Book 89 Edit menu Options menu The Options menu differs depending on whether you’re displaying the menu bar from the Address list or from the Address View screen. Address list Address View[...]

Working with your basic applications Using Address Book 90 Preferences • Remember Last Category . Determines how Address Book appears when you return to it from another application. If you check on the box, Address Book shows the last category you selected. If you clear it, Address Book displays the All category. • Enable Tap Dialing . Allow au[...]

Working with your basic applications Using To Do List 91 Using To Do List T o Do List is a convenient place to create reminders and prioritize the things that you have to do. Creating To Do List items A T o Do List item is a reminder of some task that you have to complete. A record in the T o Do List is called an item . To create a To Do List item:[...]

Working with your basic applications Using To Do List 92 To set the priority of a To Do List item: 1 If priorities aren’t visible in the To Do List, tap the Show button at the bottom 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[...]

Working with your basic applications Using To Do List 93 NOTE: Items that no longer appear on the list because Show Completed Items is turned off have not been deleted. They are still in the memory of your Acer s10. You must purge completed items to remove them from memory. Refer to "Purging records" on page 56 for more information. Chang[...]

Working with your basic applications Using To Do List 94 3 Choose from the folIowing options: You can also use the Delete and Note buttons. • Delete . Tap to delete the item. • Note . Let you create a note. Tap the button, then enter information in the Graffiti writing area, and tap OK. 4T a p O K . TIP: If you turn on the Show Due Dates option[...]

Working with your basic applications Using To Do List 95 3 Select an option from the Sort by pick list: 4T a p O K . Displaying completed and due items Y ou can have the T o Do List display completed items and their completion dates, as well as due items and their due dates. To display completed and due items in the To Do List: 1 In the To Do List,[...]

Working with your basic applications Using To Do List 96 2 In the To Do Preferences screen, tap any of the following settings to activate it. 3T a p O K . To Do List menus T o Do List menus are shown here for your reference only . Features that are not explained in this section are discussed elsewhere in this Manual. T o Do List has three menus: Re[...]

Working with your basic applications Using To Do List 97 Record menu Edit menu Options menu About To Do List Shows version information for To Do List.[...]

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Application-specific tasks Using Memo Pad 99 Using Memo Pad Memo Pad provides a place to take notes that are not associated with records in the Date Book, Address Book, or T o Do List. Creating memos A record in the Memo Pad is called a memo . A memo can contain up to 4,000 characters. The number of memos you can store is limited only by the memory[...]

Using Memo Pad 100 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 memo: 1 In the Memo List, tap the text of the memo. 2 Review or edit the text in the memo. 3T a p D o n e . Changing the order in which memos appear in the Memo list Y ou can use Memo Pad Preferences me[...]

Application-specific tasks Using Memo Pad 101 Memo Pad menus Memo Pad menus are shown here for your reference only . Features that are not explained in this section are discussed elsewhere in this Manual. Memo Pad has three menus: Record, Edit and Options. See "Using menus and menu commands" on page 18 for information on how to open and u[...]

Using Memo Pad 102 Edit menu Options menus The Options menu differs depending on whether you’re displaying the menu bar from the Memo list or from an open memo. Memo list Open memo About Memo Pad Shows version information for Memo Pad.[...]

Working with your basic applications Using Calculator 103 Using Calculator The Calculator lets you perform general mathematical functions, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and square root operation. Using the Calculator buttons The Calculator includes several buttons to help you perform calculations. Displaying recent calcul[...]

Working with your basic applications Using Calculator 104 Illustration suggestion (Delete this suggestion when completed): Calculator menu bar 2 Tap Options. Illustration suggestion (Delete this suggestion when completed): Options with drop-down window 3 Tap Recent Calculations. Illustration suggestion (Delete this suggestion when completed): Show [...]

Working with your basic applications Using Expense 105 Using Expense Expense lets you record the date, expense type, and the amount you spent; and then transfer that information to a spreadsheet on your computer . Creating an Expense item A record in the Expense application is called an item . Y ou can sort Expense items into categories or add othe[...]

Working with your basic applications Using Expense 106 NOTE: As soon as you choose an Expense type, Acer s10 saves your entry. If you do not select an Expense type, it does not save the entry. TIP: Another quick way to create a new Expense item is to make sure that nothing is selected in the Expense List. Then write the first letter or letters of t[...]

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Working with your basic applications Using Expense 108 3 Choose from any of the following options: You can also use the Delete and Note buttons. • Delete . Tap to delete the item. • Note . Let you create a note. Tap the button, then enter information in the Graffiti writing area and then tap OK. 4 Tap OK to add the information to the Expense re[...]

Working with your basic applications Using Expense 109 Adding attendees’ names to an Expense item Y ou have the option to add the names of individuals associated with an expense incurred. To add attendees’ names to an Expense item 1 Tap the Expense item to which you want to add information. 2 Tap Details to display the Receipt Details dialog bo[...]

Working with your basic applications Using Expense 110 3 Tap Preferences to display the Preferences dialog box. 4 Tap the Use Automatic Fill When Entering Data check box to select the option. 5T a p O K . Changing the Expense List display Y ou can change the display of expenses, including their sort order , the mileage unit, and the currency symbol[...]

Working with your basic applications Using Expense 111 2 Tap Edit Currencies to display the Select Currencies screen. 3 Tap the Currency pick list and select the country whose currency you want to display on that line. You can specify up to five currencies. 4 Tap OK to close the Select Currencies dialog box. 5T a p O K . To change the default curre[...]

Working with your basic applications Using Expense 112 . 5 In the Currency Properties dialog box, enter the country name and currency symbol that you want to appear in the Expense application. 6 Tap OK to close the Currency Properties dialog box. 7T a p O K . NOTE: You can use your custom currency symbol as the default currency symbol. See “To ch[...]

Working with your basic applications Using Expense 113 Printing the euro symbol Even with operating system support, problems may arise while printing documents that contain the euro symbol. When a font is present on both the printer and the computer , the printer font is used by default to increase printing speed. If the printer font does not inclu[...]

Working with your basic applications Using Expense 114 information, make formatting changes, and save and print the file in the normal manner. Using expense report templates Palm Desktop software includes several Expense report templates. When you use one of these templates, you can edit your expense data in Microsoft Excel. The templates have the [...]

Working with your basic applications Using Expense 115 2 Click Options to display the Expense Report Options dialog box. 3 Enter the name, department, and other information as necessary for your expense report. 4 Click the Templates menu. 5 Select an expense template. NOTE: You can create your custom expense template and have it included in the Tem[...]

Working with your basic applications Using Expense 116 Record menu Edit menu Options menu[...]

5 Working with your supplementary applications Overview of supplementary applications 117 5 Working with your supplementary applications Y our Acer s10 includes several supplementary applications that provide innovative features to make your handheld a functional everyday companion: •C l o c k • AudioBox •R e c o r d e r • eBook Reader •B[...]

5 Working with your supplementary applications AudioBox 118 To launch Clock: • In the Main screen of Applications Launcher, Tap the Clock icon . By default, Clock opens in City Clock mode. AudioBox AudioBox, Acer s10’ s built-in MP3 player , allows you to play your favorite .mp3 files saved in a resident Memory Stick . The smartly-designed user[...]

5 Working with your supplementary applications AudioBox 119 2 In the Utilities screen of Applications Launcher, tap the AudioBox icon . The AudioBox main screen appears. When the AudioBox icon is tapped and no Memory Stick is detected, a warning message pops up. Tap OK to close the application; insert a Memory Stick containing an .mp3 file then rep[...]

5 Working with your supplementary applications Recorder 120 Recorder Recorder allows you to conveniently record audio files whenever and wherever you need to and store it either in your Acer s10’ s internal memory (.pdb format) or in a Memory Stick (.mp3 format). This function is especially useful when you need to record notes but jotting them do[...]

5 Working with your supplementary applications eBook Reader 121 • In the Utilities screen of Applications Launcher,tap the Recorder icon This will open the Recorder main screen. NOTE: Launching Recorder by tapping the Recorder icon on the Utilities screen will disable the Hot Button function. eBook Reader eBook Reader allows you to read your eBoo[...]

5 Working with your supplementary applications eBook Reader 122 2 In the Utilities screen of Applications Launcher, tap the eBook Reader icon . The Book Manager screens appears. Book Manager lists the filenames of the available eBooks. indicates that the eBook is stored in your Acer s10’s internal memory. indicates that the eBook is stored in the[...]

5 Working with your supplementary applications Backup 123 •I n s e r t a Memory Stick containing an eBook file(s) into your Acer s10’s Memory Stick slot. Refer to “To insert a Memory Stick ” on page 217 for instructions. Every time you launch the eBook Reader and a Memory Stick with no eBook directory is detected, the dialog box below appea[...]

5 Working with your supplementary applications Service Launcher 124 2 In the Utilities screen of Applications Launcher, tap the Backup icon . The Backup main screen appears. Service Launcher Service Launcher allows you to easily activate dedicated Personal Service applications available in your Acer s10. BottomLine : Getting wired and connected, fa[...]

5 Working with your supplementary applications Service Launcher 125 To launch Service Launcher: Do one of the following: • Tap the Service icon on the upper-right corner of the Graffiti writing area. • In the Main screen of Applications Launcher, tap the Service icon . The Personal Service screen appears.[...]

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Working with your supplementary applications Using Clock 127 Using Clock Clock makes it easy for you to check date and time as well as set alarm reminders of your schedule. It aslo serves as a handy timer for time-critical activities. Clock modes Clock operates in three modes: City Clock, Big Clock and T imer , each one designed to suit a particula[...]

Working with your supplementary applications Using Clock 128 2 Select a Clock mode. Clock shows the main screen of the selected mode. City Clock mode The City Clock mode serves three main functions: local time display , time display for two preselected cities (default: New Y ork and T okyo) and an alarm setting. Big Clock mode main screen Timer mod[...]

Working with your supplementary applications Using Clock 129 T ime display is in hh:mm:ss format. There are two display modes: 12H (AM/PM) which is the default mode and 24H. Date display for the local city is shown in mm/dd/yyyy format. The current weekday is also shown. An active alarm icon indicates that an alarm reminder has been previously set.[...]

Working with your supplementary applications Using Clock 130 To edit details of a current city list entry: 1 Tap the 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 Tap the city entry you want to edit. 4 Tap OK. The City Details screen appears. 5 Change the ci[...]

Working with your supplementary applications Using Clock 131 6 Tap OK on the City Details screen to apply the set city values. When OK is tapped but the City field remains blank, a warning message pops up. a. Tap OK on the warning window to revert to the City Details main screen. b. On the City Details main screen, enter a different name then tap O[...]

Working with your supplementary applications Using Clock 132 c. Tap OK on the Edit Cities main screen. Once changes are applied, the city list is automatically updated and sorted alphabetically. When the city name defined is already in the list, a warning message pops up. a. Tap OK on the warning window to revert to the City Details main screen. b.[...]

Working with your supplementary applications Using Clock 133 3 Tap New to display a blank City Details screen. 4 Define the detail settings for the new city entry. 5 Tap OK on the City Details screen to set the details for the new city entry. 6 Tap OK on the Edit Cities screen to add the new city to the current city list. NOTE: Warning messages for[...]

Working with your supplementary applications Using Clock 134 5T a p O K . If the city deleted is one of the two current preselected cities in the City Clock main 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 your scheduled activit[...]

Working with your supplementary applications Using Clock 135 2 Define the alarm settings as follows: Alarm code Defines the alarm code. 1 Tap the number frame to set the alarm code. You can set up to three alarm reminders at a time. 2 Tap the Active check box to enable it. Alarm time Defines when the alarm will be activated. 1 Tap the number frame [...]

Working with your supplementary applications Using Clock 136 Alarm volume Defines how loud the alarm sounds. Tap the pick list to display the volume options which includes: • Off . Non-audible alarm; the LED indicator blinks to indicate that an alarm has been set off. •L o w •M e d i u m • High Repeat Defines how often will the alarm be act[...]

Working with your supplementary applications Using Clock 137 3T a p O K . Big Clock mode The large time display in Big Clock mode makes it the mode of choice for those who prefer the visual manner of displaying time. The three pointers—hours, minutes and seconds, functions just like a physical clock or watch. Notes Enter a two-line description of[...]

Working with your supplementary applications Using Clock 138 Timer mode In T imer mode, you can use your Acer s10 as a stopwatch to measure time span for time-critical events such as a sports competition, a time-balancing experiment (or even in timing that east-to-west overseas call to your loved ones. Mind that phone bill please!). T ime display i[...]

Working with your supplementary applications Using Clock 139 Clock menu The Clock menu shown here for your reference only . Features that are not explained in this section are discussed elsewhere in this Manual. Clock has one only menu: Options. See "Using menus and menu commands" on page 18 for information on how to open and use menus. O[...]

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Working with your supplementary applications Using AudioBox 141 Using AudioBox AudioBox lets you to play your favorite .mp3 files saved in a Memory Stick . Using AudioBox functions The AudioBox command interface is designed with your ease and convenience in mind. Enjoying your music time with your Acer s10 is now only a tap away . Before launching [...]

Working with your supplementary applications Using AudioBox 142 2 Tap a track title to select it for playback. The track information of the selected track will be displayed. This includes: To play a selected track: 1 Select a track to play. Refer to the procedure in the preceeding section. 2T a p to start playing the track. While in playback mode, [...]

Working with your supplementary applications Using AudioBox 143 2 Tap the LCD off After pick list to display the time interval options. These include: To repeat a section of the active track: 1 During playback, tap to select the starting point of the track section to be repeated. NOTE: The function is only active during playback mode; otherwise, th[...]

Working with your supplementary applications Using AudioBox 144 • Drag the volume slider. • Press the up and down scroll buttons. To stop playback: Do one of the following: •T a p . • Press the power button. AudioBox is relaunched when you turn your Acer s10 back on. AudioBox playlist The playlist displays all the audio files stored in the [...]

Working with your supplementary applications Using AudioBox 145 NOTE: AudioBox displays the Playlist Edit screen from the most recent AudioBox session. The playlist displays the track number, title and corresponding playback time of each .mp3 file; the total playback time of the whole playlist is also indicated. A maximum of six track entries will [...]

Working with your supplementary applications Using AudioBox 146 Stop first track playback to be able to tap the alarm indicator . T apping the alarm indicator will open the Attention Manager’ s Reminder page. Refer to "Using the Reminder command buttons" on page 223. AudioBox menu The AudioBox menu shown here is for your reference only [...]

Working with your supplementary applications Using AudioBox 147 Options menu Preferences • LCD off after. Sets the preset time afterwhich the LCD screen will automatically turn off during playback mode. Options include Never, 1 minute, 2 minutes and 3 minutes. • Repeated by . Sets the Repeat mode during playback. Options include: – One . The [...]

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Working with your supplementary applications Using Recorder 149 Using Recorder Recorder allows you to conveniently record audio files whenever and wherever you need to. This application is especially useful when you need to record notes but jotting them down is not as efficient as in the case of a large number of figures or highly-detailed procedur[...]

Working with your supplementary applications Using Recorder 150 The Recording status screen appears. The same screen appears when Recording mode is activated via the Hot Button. . The available recording time in the active storage should be more than 10 seconds to start/continue with the recording, If it’s not, a warning message pops up. NOTE: Th[...]

Working with your supplementary applications Using Recorder 151 Alternative procedure 1 Press and hold Hot Button until a beep is heard. The Recording screen appears. 2 Start recording with the Hot Button still pressed down. 3 Release the hot button to stop recording. NOTE: Tapping any icons on the Recording status screen when Hot Button is used to[...]

Working with your supplementary applications Using Recorder 152 T o select a storage option, tap the pick list on the upper-right corner of the Recorder main screen, then select a storage category . Using the Recorder command buttons The command buttons on the Recorder screen allows you to view detailed information regarding the listed audio file(s[...]

Working with your supplementary applications Using Recorder 153 To view detailed information: 1 Select an audio file from the file list. 2 Tap the Details button to display the Recorder Item Details screen of the selected audio file. The Recorder Item Details screen displays the following information about the selected audio file: 3 Tap OK to rever[...]

Working with your supplementary applications Using Recorder 154 3 Enter a new filename. The maximum length for a filename is 20 characters (including blank spaces). 4 Tap OK to rename the file. When a file on the active storage has the same filename as the one specified on the Rename screen, the warning message below pops up. a. Tap OK to revert to[...]

Working with your supplementary applications Using Recorder 155 1 On the Record menu, tap Delete All. A confirmation dialog box appears. 2T a p O K . Audio playback function In addition to its Recording function, Recorder also provides a Playback function which allows you to play your audio files, stored either in your Acer s10’ s internal memory[...]

Working with your supplementary applications Using Recorder 156 NOTE: During Playback mode, the application buttons, the scroll buttons and the Graffiti area are disabled; the LED indicator flashes red. During playback, tap: • to pause playback. Image changes to . Tap this to resume playback. • to play the previous audio file in the audio file [...]

Working with your supplementary applications Using Recorder 157 Alarm reminder When an alarm event is activated during Playback mode, a blinking indicator appears on the left corner of the title bar . Stop first recording/playback to be able to tap the alarm indicator . T apping the alarm indicator will open the Attention Manager’ s Reminder page[...]

Working with your supplementary applications Using Recorder 158 Options menu Prefer ences . T ap to display the Preferences screen. Use this screen to define settings for the various Recording features. NOTE: Settings shown in the following screens are the default system settings. There are two screen tabs: Record and Other . • Record – Record [...]

Working with your supplementary applications Using Recorder 159 •O t h e r – Sort by . Select basis for viewing files in the audio file list. There are two options: - Time. Files are sorted based on the date they were recorded, with the earliest recorded file on top of the list. - Filename. Files are sorted alphabetically or numerically in an a[...]

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Working with your supplementary applications Using eBook Reader 161 Using eBook Reader eBook Reader enables you to read your eBooks (Acer eBook format) with a few quick taps on your Acer s10. eBook Reader can detect eBook files stored in your Acer s10’ s internal memory or in a Memory Stick . Use eBook Converter to convert your regular document f[...]

Working with your supplementary applications Using eBook Reader 162 3 Tap the eBook category under which you want to categorize the selected eBook file. The selected category will be displayed on the eBook’s Details page. To edit the eBook category list: 1 Tap the category pick list to display the eBook category list. 2 Select Edit Categories on [...]

Working with your supplementary applications Using eBook Reader 163 2 Tap the Information icon to display the corresponding Details page. The first four fields display general information regarding the selected eBook and are not configurable. The last two fields are user-configurable. To delete an eBook file: 1 In the Book Manager screen, select th[...]

Working with your supplementary applications Using eBook Reader 164 3T a p O K . Reading your eBook files Y ou can access your eBook files through the Book Manager screen. To open an eBook: 1 In the Book Manager screen, tap the eBook file you want to open. 2 Do any of the following: • Tap the Open icon . • Double-tap the eBook file. • Tap the[...]

Working with your supplementary applications Using eBook Reader 165 Working in Read Document mode There are several command icons on the Read Document screen to help you navigate through your eBook. To revert to the Book Manager screen: • Tap the Go Back icon . All the current eBook settings are retained and will be applied when you reopen the fi[...]

Working with your supplementary applications Using eBook Reader 166 NOTE: Refer to "2 Entering data in your Acer s10" on page 23. If you have previously used the Find function on the same eBook Reader session, the Find screen appears with the last word/phrase searched is highlighted on the First line. 3 Define the search mode. 4T a p O K [...]

Working with your supplementary applications Using eBook Reader 167 Tap OK to revert to the Find screen. To move around in Read Document mode Do any of the following: • Tap on the top half of the screen to scroll the text up half a page; tap on the lower half of the screen to scroll the text down half a page (default action). You can change the r[...]

Working with your supplementary applications Using eBook Reader 168 3 Tap the Go To button. The screen reverts to Read Document mode with the location referred to by the selected bookmark’s location moved to the first line of the screen. To create a new bookmark: 1 In Read Document mode, place the cursor on the location you want the bookmark to r[...]

Working with your supplementary applications Using eBook Reader 169 3 Tap New to display the New Bookmark screen. By default, the first 20 characters (including spaces) on the first line of the selected bookmark location serves as the title for the new bookmark. You can define a specific title by deleting the default title and entering a new one. 4[...]

Working with your supplementary applications Using eBook Reader 170 When OK is tapped but the title defined for the new bookmark already exists in the document, the warning message below pops up. Tap OK to revert to the New Bookmark screen, and enter a different bookmark title. When a bookmark already exists in the location defined for the new book[...]

Working with your supplementary applications Using eBook Reader 171 2 Tap the Del button. A confirmation dialog box appears. 3T a p O K . To delete all bookmarks in a document: 1 In the Bookmark screen, tap the Del All button. A confirmation dialog box appears. 2T a p O K . Tap here. Tap here.[...]

Working with your supplementary applications Using eBook Reader 172 Using the Jump To function Another navigation tool provided by eBook Reader is the Jump T o function. To use the Jump To function: 1 In Read Document mode, tap the percentage value pick list to display the Jump To options. 2 Select a Jump To option: Working with hyperlinks Hyperlin[...]

Working with your supplementary applications Using eBook Reader 173 To use hyperlinks: 1 Tap the text link (location A) then release to jump to the related location (location B) it refers to. 2 On the related location (location B) screen, the Back icon appears. Tap this icon to revert to the location of the tapped link (location A). 3 After you go [...]

Working with your supplementary applications Using eBook Reader 174 3 Enter related note information. TIP: Tap the Tips icon to display information regarding the maximum length for a note title and the note content. . Working on Note Manager Y ou can use the Note Manager command buttons to manage the note(s) attached to your eBook. To use the Note [...]

Working with your supplementary applications Using eBook Reader 175 • Draw the View Note Manager Graffiti shortcut: Graffiti command stroke + V. 2 Tap a note entry. 3 Tap any of the following command buttons to perform a task. • View . Tap to display the View Note screen . The note title and note content of the selected note entry is displayed [...]

Working with your supplementary applications Using eBook Reader 176 – Delete . Tap to delete the selected note entry. A confirmation dialog box appears. • Delete . Tap to delete the note currently highlighted in the Note Manager screen. A confirmation dialog box appears. • Delete All . Tap to delete all note(s) displayed in the Note Manager s[...]

Working with your supplementary applications Using eBook Reader 177 Options menu The Options menu differs depending on whether you’re displaying the menu bar from the Book Manager screen or from Read Document mode. Options menu in Book Manager view Options menu in Read Document mode Large Line Space Sets the line space between lines to four pixel[...]

Working with your supplementary applications Using eBook Reader 178 Preferences Opens the eBook Reader Preferences screen to define default Options settings for the active document. • Tap 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.[...]

Working with your supplementary applications Using eBook Reader 179 Bookmark menu Note menu[...]

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Working with your supplementary applications Using Backup 181 Using Backup Backup allows you to back up data files and applications from your Acer s10’ s internal memory to a Memory Stick and to restore such data back to your handheld. This feature enables you to manage the contents of your Acer s10’ s internal memory based on your current spac[...]

Working with your supplementary applications Using Backup 182 When free space in the resident Memory Stick is less than the size of the data to be copied from the Acer s10’ s internal memory , a warning message pops up T ap OK to revert to the Backup main screen, then either delete files from the resident Memory Stick to increase its free space o[...]

Working with your supplementary applications Using Backup 183 2 Tap OK to start backup process. During the backup process, a progress screen displaying related backup information appears. Tap Cancel to stop the backup process. No files will be saved and the backup process will be disregarded. 3 When the backup process is completed, a message window[...]

Working with your supplementary applications Using Backup 184 To perform a partial backup: The procedure in performing a partial backup is similar to the complete backup process. 1 On the Backup main screen, tap Partial Backup to display the Partial Backup dialog box. You can tap the Tips icon to view information on the Partial Backup function. Tap[...]

Working with your supplementary applications Using Backup 185 3 When the backup process is completed, a message window appears. 4 Tap OK to revert to the Backup main screen. Backup errors In cases when a processing error is encountered during the backup process, an error message appears. Y ou can later review these error messages using the Log feat[...]

Working with your supplementary applications Using Backup 186 To perform a complete restore: 1 On the Backup main screen, tap Complete Restore to display the Complete Restore dialog box. You can tap the Tips icon to view information on the Complete Restore function. Tap Done after viewing. NOTE: The Complete Restore and Partial Restore functions di[...]

Working with your supplementary applications Using Backup 187 2 Tap the Source pick list to select the Complete Backup file to restore. The Complete Restore screen displays the following information regarding the selected backup file: NOTE: Only Complete Backup files copied from the same Acer s10 (i.e., same device ID) is displayed in the Source dr[...]

Working with your supplementary applications Using Backup 188 5 T ap OK to revert to the Backup main screen. To perform a partial restore: The procedure in performing a partial restore is similar to the complete restore process. 1 On the Backup main screen, tap Partial Restore to display the Partial Restore dialog box. 2 Tap the Source pick list to[...]

Working with your supplementary applications Using Backup 189 Deleting a backup file from the Memory Stick T o increase the size of available free space in the resident Memory Stick , you have the option to delete backup files that you no longer need. To delete a backup file from the resident Memory Stick : 1 In either the Complete Restore or Parti[...]

Working with your supplementary applications Using Backup 190 3T a p O K . Backup menu The Backup menu shown here is for your reference only . Backup has only one menu: Options. See "Using menus and menu commands" on page 18 for information on how to open and use menus. Options menu About Backup Shows version information for Backup.[...]

Working with your supplementary applications Using Service Launcher 191 Using Service Launcher With Service Launcher , you can easily activate dedicated Personal Service applications installed in your Acer s10. Using Service Launcher Activate Service Launcher to let search for dedicated Personal Service applications under the Service category of th[...]

Working with your supplementary applications Using Service Launcher 192 Illustration suggestion (Delete this suggestion when completed): We l c om e page of Personal Service screen Using the Quick Launcher function By default, tapping the Service icon on the upper-right corner of the Graf fiti area will launch Service Launcher displaying the Person[...]

Working with your supplementary applications Using Service Launcher 193 To disable Quick Launcher function: 1 On the Personal Service screen, tap the Quick Launcher pick list. Illustration suggestion (Delete this suggestion when completed): Personal Service screen with call out to Quick Launcher showing options 2 Select None. Quick Launcher setting[...]

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6 Working with your PC-end utilities Overview of PC-end utilities 195 6 Working with your PC-end utilities Y our Acer s10 includes PC-end utilities designed to complement the functions of your handheld applications. • Palm Desktop Software • Voice Converter • eBook Converter This chapter is organized into two sections, namely: • Overview of[...]

6 Working with your PC-end utilities Voice Converter 196 Voice Converter V oice Converter enables you to convert the .pdb audio files generated by Recorder into .mp3 files that you can play from using any regular MP3 player . V oice Converter only supports conversion of Recorder .pdb files to standard .mp3 format. Conversion mode is from .pdb to .m[...]

Working with your PC-end utilities Using Voice Converter 197 Using Voice Converter With V oice Converter , you can convert the .pdb audio files generated by Recorder into .mp3 files which you can play from any regular MP3 player . NOTE: Voice Converter only supports conversion of Recorder .pdb files to standard .mp3 format. Conversion mode is from [...]

Working with your PC-end utilities Using Voice Converter 198 Voice Converter toolbar Use the four command icons on the toollbar to perform basic application tasks. NOTE: The toolbar icons perform the same function as their corresponding menu bar commands. Default path for the Convert to field is C:Program FilesAcer s10V oice Converter . If you w[...]

Working with your PC-end utilities Using Voice Converter 199 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 multiple files at the same time. 4 Do one of the following: • If you selected a single file, click the Open button or doub[...]

Working with your PC-end utilities Using Voice Converter 200 2 Click the Convert icon . If an error occurred during conversion, a warning message pops up. Click OK. If an existing .mp3 file in the destination folder has the same filename as the source file that is to be converted, the following dialog box appears: Click Yes to overwrite the existin[...]

Working with your PC-end utilities Using Voice Converter 201 Voice Converter menus V oice Converter menus are shown here for your reference only . Features that are not explained in this section are discussed elsewhere in this Manual. V oice Converter has four menus: File, View , Action, and Help. See "Using menus and menu commands" on pa[...]

Working with your PC-end utilities Using Voice Converter 202 Help menu Illustration suggestion (Delete this suggestion when completed): Help drop-down window and About box Help Topic Click to display the Voice Converter online guide. About Voice Converter Displays version information for Voice Converter.[...]

Working with your PC-end utilities Using eBook Converter 203 Using eBook Converter With eBook Converter , you can convert regular document files into Acer .pdb format files that you can access from your Acer s10 using eBook Reader . Installing eBook Converter 1 Turn on your computer. 2 Insert the Acer s10 handheld Installation CD into the computer?[...]

Working with your PC-end utilities Using eBook Converter 204 eBook Converter toolbar Use the seven command icons on the toolbar to perform application tasks. NOTE: The toolbar icons perform the same function as their corresponding menu bar commands. The User and Install to fields are disabled if the Select a Palm Desktop User for Auto Installation [...]

Working with your PC-end utilities Using eBook Converter 205 3 Select the list file you want to open. 4 Do one of the following: • Click the Open button. • Double-click the selected list file. To save a list file: • Click the Save icon . To use the Save As menu command: 1 Click the File menu. 2 Select Save As. The Save As window appears. 3 De[...]

Working with your PC-end utilities Using eBook Converter 206 To add a file to the source file list: NOTE: Adding a file to the source file list does not remove that file from its original location; only a copy of that file is added to the source file list folder. 1 Click the Add icon to display the Add window. 2 Define the source path of the file y[...]

Working with your PC-end utilities Using eBook Converter 207 If an existing file (of the same file format as the file you intend to add) in the source file list has the same filename as the file you want to add, the dialog box below appears. Click Yes to overwrite the existing file; otherwise, click No. NOTE: Yes to All and No to All options apply [...]

Working with your PC-end utilities Using eBook Converter 208 3 Click Yes. To convert a source file to Acer eBook format: 1 On the source file list, select the file you want to convert. TIP: You can select and convert multiple files at the same time. 2 Click the Convert icon . If a Microsoft Word file is selected for conversion and Microsoft Word 97[...]

Working with your PC-end utilities Using eBook Converter 209 If an existing eBook file in the destination folder has the same filename as the source file that is to be converted, the following dialog box appears: Click Yes to overwrite the existing file; otherwise, click No. To convert all files in the source file list: • Click the Convert All ic[...]

Working with your PC-end utilities Using eBook Converter 210 eBook Converter menus eBook Converter menus are shown here for your reference only . Features that are not explained in this section are discussed elsewhere in this Manual. eBook Converter has five menus: File, View , Action, Options and Help. See "Using menus and menu commands"[...]

Working with your PC-end utilities Using eBook Converter 211 View menu Toolbar Check to show toolbar (default). To hide toolbar, uncheck this option. Status Bar Check to show status bar (default). To hide the status bar uncheck this option.[...]

Working with your PC-end utilities Using eBook Converter 212 Action menu Options menu • File Properties. Click to display the File Properties screen. This option is[...]

Working with your PC-end utilities Using eBook Converter 213 disabled when multiple files are selected in the source file list. Use this screen to define general information for the corresponding eBook file of the selected source file. These information will be displayed in the eBook Reader’s Details screen when you open the eBook from your Acer [...]

Working with your PC-end utilities Using eBook Converter 214 NOTE: The maximum length for the eBook’s Author, Publisher and Title field is 16 characters (including blank spaces). Default eBook title will be taken from the first 16 characters of the source filename. • Destination. Click to display the Destination screen. Use this screen to defin[...]

Working with your PC-end utilities Using eBook Converter 215 Help menu Help Topic Click to display the eBook Converter online Help. About eBook Converter Displays version information for eBook Converter.[...]

Working with your PC-end utilities Using eBook Converter 216[...]

7 Using expansion features Inserting and removing a Memory Stick 217 7 Using expansion features On the top of your Acer s10 is a Memory Stick slot. This enables you to use a Memory Stick for installing additional applications, increasing memory and performing backup procedures. Refer to "Rear panel" on page 4 for the location of the Memor[...]

7 Using expansion features Switching between your Acer s10 internal memory and a Memory Stick 218 3 Push the card into the slot using your finger until you feel the card lock and hear an audible system sound; this will signal that the card is already properly seated within the slot. To remove a Memory Stick : 1 Hold your Acer s10 securely. 2 Releas[...]

7 Using expansion features Deleting applications from a Memory Stick 219 NOTE: Some applications and databases are copy-protected and cannot be copied. These are listed with a lock icon next to them. Deleting applications from a Memory Stick To delete an application from a Memory Stick : 1 In Applications Launcher, tap the Menu icon to display the [...]

7 Using expansion features Card Info 220 3 In the Device pick list, tap the item referring to the resident Memory Stick . The size of the applications in the resident Memory Stick is displayed. NOTE: The Memory Stick icon is displayed on the pick list with the corresponding card name indicated. This card name is user-configurable. 4 To display the [...]

7 Using expansion features Card Info 221 Reviewing card information 1 In Applications Launcher, tap the Card Info icon . Information on Card name, Type and Size are displayed as well as a summary of its contents by directory. Renaming a card 1 In Applications Launcher, tap the Card Info icon . 2 Tap the Menu icon . 3 Tap Rename Card to display the [...]

7 Using expansion features Card Info 222 3 Tap Format Card to display the Format Card dialog box. 4T a p O K . NOTE: When you format a Memory Stick, all data stored on will be lost. Card Info menu The Card Info menu shown here is for your reference only . Features that are not explained in this section are discussed elsewhere in this Manual. Card I[...]

8 Using the Attention Manager Insistent alarms 223 8 Using the Attention Manager Many applications (such as Date Book and Clock) want to get your attention with some sort of alarm. Attention Manager allows you to conveniently manage all of these notifications in one place. Appointments and messages can stack up while you are away from your device. [...]

8 Using the Attention Manager Insistent alarms 224 Setting the alarm volume Y ou control most alarm volumes globally in the General panel of the Prefs menu: 1 Tap the Applications icon , and then tap the Prefs icon . 2 Tap the General pick list in the upper right corner of the screen. 3 Set the volume using the Alarm Sound pick list. NOTE: Your Ace[...]

8 Using the Attention Manager Insistent alarms 225 4 Tap the Alarm Preset check box. If you want alarms to sound, define a value for the following by tapping on their respective pick lists: Using the Reminders list screen The Reminders screen changes to a list of items that require your attention under two insistent alarm conditions: • When a sec[...]

8 Using the Attention Manager Subtle alarms 226 The Reminders list screen displays three buttons that are used to respond to all of the items in the list: For more detail, see “Understanding the blinking alarm indicator” below . Subtle alarms Some applications provide a visual, and an optional audible indication, but do not otherwise disrupt yo[...]

8 Using the Attention Manager Subtle alarms 227 • Blinking, three states : When a new subtle alarm is received, the star will alternate flashing solid, exploded, then off, until you view the new event. Tapping the indicator opens the Attention Manager in list mode, even if there is only one item.[...]

8 Using the Attention Manager Subtle alarms 228[...]

9 Managing your desktop email Setting up the Mail application on your computer 229 9 Managing your desktop email One of Acer s10’ s basic applications—Mail, enables you to manage the email you send and receive through your computer’ s email application. Y ou can read, reply to, compose, and delete emails on your Acer s10 once you’ve perform[...]

9 Managing your desktop email Setting up the Mail application on your computer 230 If your computer’ s email application does not appear on the list, you may still be able to manage your computer’ s email application from your Acer s10 using special connection software, called a conduit, that lets you synchronize your computer’ s email applic[...]

9 Managing your desktop email Setting up the Mail application on your computer 231 5 Select one of the following options: NOTE: When you first set up Mail, Synchronize the Files is the default setting. • To turn off Mail, select Do Nothing and then select the Set As Default check box. 6 Click OK. Synchronizing Mail with your email application Aft[...]

9 Managing your desktop email Viewing, creating, and replying to email 232 Viewing, creating, and replying to email The Mail application lets you create email that your computer’ s application can send, and view , edit, and reply to email received from your computer . The first time you open the Mail application, it displays the Message list scre[...]

9 Managing your desktop email Viewing, creating, and replying to email 233 Creating email items Y ou create email items in your Acer s10 the same way you create email in your computer’ s email application: • Identify the recipient of the email item (To field). • Define a subject (Subject field). • Create the email body. At a minimum, all em[...]

9 Managing your desktop email Viewing, creating, and replying to email 234 NOTE: If the address, CC, subject, or body exceeds the capacity of the screen display, tap the name of the field (for example, tap “To:”) to expand that field. Tap Done to return to the New Message screen. To reply to an email item: 1 Tap an email item in the Message Lis[...]

9 Managing your desktop email Viewing, creating, and replying to email 235 9 Tap Send to place your reply in the Outbox. See "Storing and editing email items" on page 238 for more information. The email items you create are stored in your Acer s10’ s Outbox folder until you perform a HotSync operation to synchronize your device with you[...]

9 Managing your desktop email Viewing, creating, and replying to email 236 6 Tap Done to return to the New Message screen. Adding details to email items Before you send your email item, you can add additional information to the message if your computer’ s email application supports the feature. For example, you can specify the message’ s priori[...]

9 Managing your desktop email Viewing, creating, and replying to email 237 NOTE: The Priority and BCC setting must be set for each email item you create. 3T a p O K . 4 If you selected the BCC option, in the New Message screen, tap the BCC field and enter an address. Creating a signature for your email item A signature refers to defining informatio[...]

9 Managing your desktop email Storing and editing email items 238 Storing and editing email items Sending an email item from your device stores it in the Outbox folder until you perform a HotSync operation. Y ou can edit unsent email as long as you have not yet performed a HotSync operation. Y ou can also draft email items and store them until you?[...]

9 Managing your desktop email Storing and editing email items 239 4 Tap Edit then change the email item as desired. 5 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. When prompted, tap Yes. Setting mail preferences Y ou can set preferences to promp[...]

9 Managing your desktop email Storing and editing email items 240 4 5T a p E d i t . 6 Enter any changes. 7 Choose from the following options: • To resave the draft in the Draft folder, tap the Menu icon , tap Message, and tap Save Draft; or tap Cancel and when prompted, tap Yes. • To transfer the item to your Outbox folder, tap Send. Filing an[...]

9 Managing your desktop email Deleting email items 241 Deleting email items When you delete an email item, Acer s10 stores it in the Deleted folder until you purge the folder’ s contents or perform the next HotSync operation. Y ou can purge the contents of the Deleted folder to avoid having deleted emails monopolize your Acer s10’ s storage spa[...]

9 Managing your desktop email Categorizing and sorting email items 242 Categorizing and sorting email items Y ou can display email items by the folders Acer s10 provides for categorizing mail, and according to the email date. NOTE: By default, the Date column is hidden in the Mail list to increase the available screen space. Y ou can also sort emai[...]

9 Managing your desktop email Managing your email application with HotSync 243 3T a p O K . To sort the Message List: 1 In the Mail list, tap Show. 2 Tap the Sort By pick list and tap one of the following options to select it: 3T a p O K . Managing your email application with HotSync Y ou can manage your email application more effectively by select[...]

9 Managing your desktop email Managing your email application with HotSync 244 4 Tap the Settings For pick list, and select Local HotSync or Remote HotSync. For more information on Local and Remote HotSync operations, refer to "11 Exchanging and updating data using HotSync operations" on page 253. 5 Tap the filtering option you want to ap[...]

9 Managing your desktop email Managing your email application with HotSync 245 3 In the HotSync Options dialog box, tap Filter. To create the special filter settings: 1 On the HotSyns Options dialog box, choose from the following filter options: • Retrieve All High-Priority . If your email application can flag high-priority items, tap this option[...]

9 Managing your desktop email Managing your email application with HotSync 246 2T a p O K . Defining filter strings Acer s10 filters email items based on information in their T o, From, and Subject fields, called a filter string. Y ou create a filter string by listing the words you want Acer s10 to find and separating them by either a comma or a sp[...]

9 Managing your desktop email Managing your email application with HotSync 247 2 Enter your filter string, using commas or spaces to separate the words. Do not add connectors, such as AND or OR, between words in a string. 3 If your string exceeds the length of the field, tap the name of the field to display the Notes screen for that header field. 4[...]

9 Managing your desktop email Managing your email application with HotSync 248[...]

10 Beaming information Beaming a business card 249 10 Beaming information Y our Acer s10 is equipped with an IR (infrared) port that you can use to beam information to another Palm OS handheld that is close by and also has an IR port. The IR port is located at the top of the your Acer s10, behind the small dark shield. Y ou can beam the following i[...]

10 Beaming information Beaming a record 250 Beaming a record To beam a record, business card, or category of records: 1 Locate the record, business card, or category you want to beam. 2 Tap the Menu icon . 3T a p R e c o r d . 4 Choose from the following options: • Tap Beam to beam an individual item. • In the Address Book application only, tap[...]

10 Beaming information Receiving beamed information 251 NOTE: Some applications are copy-protected and cannot be beamed; this is indicated by a lock icon next to application icon. 4 When the Beam Status dialog box appears, point the IR port directly at the IR port of the receiving device. When the Beam Status dialog box indicates that the transfer [...]

10 Beaming information Turning off beaming 252 4 In the pick list in the upper right corner, tap General. 5 In the General Preferences screen, tap the Beam Receive pick list, and then tap On or Off to select the option.[...]

11 Exchanging and updating data using HotSync operations Performing a HotSync operation 253 11 Exchanging and updating data using HotSync operations HotSync ® technology lets you synchronize—exchange and update—data between one or more Acer s10 handhelds and Palm Desktop software or another PIM such as Microsoft Outlook. T o synchronize data, [...]

11 Exchanging and updating data using HotSync operations Performing a HotSync operation 254 Performing the first HotSync operation IMPORTANT: You must perform your first HotSync operation with a local, direct connection or with infrared communication, rather than using a modem. The following steps assume that you have already installed the Palm Des[...]

11 Exchanging and updating data using HotSync operations Selecting HotSync setup options 255 5 Wait for a message on your Acer s10 screen indicating that the process is complete. 6 When the HotSync process is complete, you can remove your Acer s10 from the cradle by gently tilting the handheld forward and then pulling it up to remove. Selecting Hot[...]

11 Exchanging and updating data using HotSync operations Selecting HotSync setup options 256 If you’re not sure which option to use, keep the default setting. 4 If you are using a Serial sync cable, click the Local tab to display the settings for the connection between your computer and the Serial sync cable. NOTE: If you are using a USB cradle, [...]

11 Exchanging and updating data using HotSync operations Customizing HotSync application settings 257 7 If you are attached to a network, click the Network tab to display the network settings and adjust the options as needed. For more information on HotSync operations via network, refer to page 264. 8 Click OK. Customizing HotSync application setti[...]

11 Exchanging and updating data using HotSync operations IR HotSync operations 258 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 HotSync Actions revert to their default settings. • To use a new setting as the default, select the opt[...]

11 Exchanging and updating data using HotSync operations IR HotSync operations 259 • Your computer must also have an installed infrared driver. If you have an external infrared device attached to your computer, a driver is probably included with the device. Consult the documentation that came with your device for information on installing the req[...]

11 Exchanging and updating data using HotSync operations IR HotSync operations 260 To configure HotSync Manager for infrared communication: Click the HotSync Manager icon in the Windows system tray and make sure Infrared is checked. If you do not have an Infrared option on the HotSync Manager menu, complete the following steps. 1 Make sure Local is[...]

11 Exchanging and updating data using HotSync operations Performing a HotSync operation via modem 261 NOTE: If you are using the provided USB cradle, you can continue using it while HotSync Manager is configured for infrared communication. Use the following instructions to return to Local USB cradle HotSync operations only when needed, such as when[...]

11 Exchanging and updating data using HotSync operations Performing a HotSync operation via modem 262 3 Adjust the following options as needed: 4 Click OK. Preparing your Acer s10 In addition to preparing your computer , you must perform a few steps to prepare your Acer s10 for a modem HotSync operation. To prepare your Acer s10 for a modem HotSync[...]

11 Exchanging and updating data using HotSync operations Performing a HotSync operation via modem 263 Illustration suggestion (Delete this suggestion when completed): screen- shot of select a modem configuration NOTE: If you need to create a configuration, tap the Menu icon and then select Options > Connection Setup. For more information, Refer [...]

11 Exchanging and updating data using HotSync operations Performing a HotSync operation via a network 264 2 Tap the Menu icon . 3 Tap Options, and then tap Conduit Setup. 4 In the Conduit Setup dialog box, tap the check boxes to deselect the files and applications that you do not want to synchronize during a modem HotSync operation. The default set[...]

11 Exchanging and updating data using HotSync operations Performing a HotSync operation via a network 265 To perform 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/IP. (Your system administr[...]

11 Exchanging and updating data using HotSync operations Performing a HotSync operation via a network 266 To prepare your Acer s10 for a network HotSync operation: 1 In Applications Launcher, tap the HotSync icon . 2 Tap the Menu icon . 3 Tap Options, then tap Modem Sync Prefs. 4T a p N e t w o r k . Illustration suggestion (Delete this suggestion [...]

11 Exchanging and updating data using HotSync operations Using File Link 267 Using File Link The File Link feature lets you import Address Book and Memo Pad information into your Acer s10 from a separate external file such as a company phone list. HotSync Manager stores the data in a separate category on your Palm Desktop software and on your Acer [...]

11 Exchanging and updating data using HotSync operations Using File Link 268[...]

12 Setting preferences for your Acer s10 Selecting the Preferences screen 269 12 Setting preferences for your Acer s10 Using the Preferences screen, you can customize the configuration options of your Acer s10. These options include: Selecting the Preferences screen Y ou set preferences to customize your device. T o open the Preferences screen, do [...]

12 Setting preferences for your Acer s10 Buttons preferences 270 4 Select the Preferences option you want to view. Buttons preferences Buttons preferences let you assign different applications to the buttons on the front panel of your Acer s10, and to the HotSync button on the cradle. For example, if you find that you seldom use the T o Do List and[...]

12 Setting preferences for your Acer s10 Buttons preferences 271 2 Tap the pick list next to the button you want to assign. 3 Tap the application you want to assign to each button. The default setting for each button is the HotSync setting, which means the cradle and the optional modem perform their normal HotSync functions. 4T a p O K . To change [...]

12 Setting preferences for your Acer s10 Connection preferences 272 Connection preferences The Connection Preferences screen allows you to create configurations for communicating with a PC, a modem, or a GSM mobile phone. Configurations, or profiles, once activated are available to various end-user applications running on your Acer s10. The Connect[...]

12 Setting preferences for your Acer s10 Connection preferences 273 Other possible connection types: To modify Connection preferences: • In the Connections Preferences screen, tap a connection option. Setting modem configurations Modem configurations let your Acer s10 use a connected modem to communicate with remote devices, such as your ISP (Int[...]

12 Setting preferences for your Acer s10 Connection preferences 274 3 Tap the Connect to pick list and select the device to connect to. 4 Tap the Via pick list and select the type of connection. 5 In the Dialing pick list, tap TouchTone or Rotary. Select Rotary only if your telephone service does not support TouchTone dialing. 6 Tap the Volume pick[...]

12 Setting preferences for your Acer s10 Date & Time preferences 275 NOTE: This setting does not control the speed at which your modem communicates with your telephone service. 9 Tap the Flow Control (Flow Ctl) pick list, and select Automatic, On, or Off flow control for the modem connection. 10 If necessary, edit the Init String text to change[...]

12 Setting preferences for your Acer s10 Digitizer preferences 276 To set the time: 1 Tap the Set Time box to display the Set Time dialog box. 2 Tap the Up or Down arrow to change the hour. 3 Tap each minute number and then tap an arrow to change the number. 4 If available, tap AM or PM. 5 Tap OK to set the new time. NOTE: To display time based on [...]

12 Setting preferences for your Acer s10 Formats preferences 277 Formats preferences The Formats Preferences screen lets you choose a default country for your Acer s10 and also lets you set the display format for times, dates, and numbers. Setting default country The default country adjusts the time, date, and number formats, as well as the startin[...]

12 Setting preferences for your Acer s10 General preferences 278 General preferences The General Preferences screen enables you to set the Auto shut-off interval;the Stay on in Cradle feature, sounds and volume, and the Beam Receive feature. Setting the Auto-off interval time Y ou can set when your Acer s10 automatically shuts off. Y our Acer s10 a[...]

12 Setting preferences for your Acer s10 Network preferences 279 To set the system and alarm 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 can also turn off the ‘chimes’ tones associated with HotSync operations. 2 Tap the Alarm Sound pick list and [...]

12 Setting preferences for your Acer s10 Network preferences 280 Network preferences let you set a password, telephone number , DNS number , IP address, as well as create a login script for remote connections. Y ou can use a preset service template for your ISP or dial-in server , and edit, save, and reuse settings. Or you can create your own servi[...]

12 Setting preferences for your Acer s10 Network preferences 281 6 Tap the Connection pick list and select one. The list includes the configurations displayed in your Connection Preferences panel. Refer to "Connection preferences" on page 272. 7 Tap the Phone Number field to display the Phone Setup dialog box. Use this setting to define t[...]

12 Setting preferences for your Acer s10 Network preferences 282 10 To enter a prefix before the telephone number to access an outside line, tap the Dial Prefix check box, and enter the prefix. A prefix is a number that you dial before the telephone number to access an outside line. For example, many offices require that you dial “9” to dial a [...]

12 Setting preferences for your Acer s10 Network preferences 283 13 When you have finished setting up your phone number, tap OK. Connecting to your ISP or dial-in service Once you’ve set the Connection and Network preferences, you can easily connect to your ISP or dial-in server using PPP (Point-to-Point Protocol), SLIP (Serial Line Internet Prot[...]

12 Setting preferences for your Acer s10 Network preferences 284 To create a new service template: 1 Tap the Menu icon to display the menu bar. 2T a p S e r v i c e . 3 Tap New. A new service template (called Untitled) is added to the Service pick list. To duplicate an existing service template: 1 In the Network Preferences screen, tap the Service [...]

12 Setting preferences for your Acer s10 Network preferences 285 5 Enter a DNS number following the instructions on “ To specify a primary and secondary DNS number” on page 285. 6T a p O K . 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 . 4 Tap Service. 5 Tap Delete[...]

12 Setting preferences for your Acer s10 Network preferences 286 2 Tap the Query DNS check box to deselect it. 3 Choose one of the following options: • If your system doesn’t require a DNS or you’re not sure whether it does, leave the DNS field blank. • To enter the Primary DNS number: – Tap the space to the left of the first period in th[...]

12 Setting preferences for your Acer s10 Network preferences 287 • If your IP address is permanently assigned: – Tap the IP Address check box to deselect it. – In the permanent IP address field, tap the space to the left of the first period, and enter the first section of the IP address using a number only, from 0 to 255. 3 Enter the second, [...]

12 Setting preferences for your Acer s10 Network preferences 288 4 In the pick list, tap any of the following commands to select them, and then enter additional information if a field appears: Wait For Instructs Acer s10 to wait for specific characters from the TCP/IP server before executing the next command Wait for Prompt Detects a challenge-resp[...]

12 Setting preferences for your Acer s10 Network preferences 289 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 until you have completed the login script. 6T a p O K . 7 Tap OK in the Details dialog box. Using non-ASCII characters in login scripts If you know how to write custom scripts with non-ASCII characters, you can incorporate the caret (^char) character , carriage [...]

12 Setting preferences for your Acer s10 Network preferences 290 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 it terminates • Created using a development environment that supports P[...]

12 Setting preferences for your Acer s10 Network preferences 291 See "Using menus and menu commands" on page 18 for information on how to open and use menus. Service menu Edit menu Options menu[...]

12 Setting preferences for your Acer s10 Owner preferences 292 Owner preferences The Owner Preferences screen let you record a name, company name, phone number , or any other information you want to include on your Acer s10 . If you use the Security application to turn off and lock your Acer s10 with a password, information that you enter in the Ow[...]

12 Setting preferences for your Acer s10 Phone preferences 293 Phone preferences Y our Acer s10 can be connected to a GSM mobile phone to give you wireless access to email and the Internet. Depending on the type and model of your phone, your Acer s10 can communicate using the infrared port, or a cable. Here are a few guidelines: • You must have d[...]

12 Setting preferences for your Acer s10 ShortCuts preferences 294 6T a p O K . 7 In the Confirmation screen, choose whether you want this configuration to be the default for your phone applications. Setting up Phone preferences Illustration suggestion (Delete this suggestion when completed): re l at e d Phone pref scr eens Use the Phone Preference[...]

12 Setting preferences for your Acer s10 ShortCuts preferences 295 To create a ShortCut: 1 In the the ShortCut Preferences screen, tap New 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 the Sh[...]

12 Setting preferences for your Acer s10 ShortCuts preferences 296[...]

13 Frequently Asked Questions Software installation problems 297 13 Frequently Asked Questions If you encounter a problem with your Acer s10, do not call T echnical Support until you have reviewed the following list of frequently asked questions, and you have also reviewed the following: • The README file located in the folder where you installed[...]

13 Frequently Asked Questions Operating problems 298 Operating problems Problem Solution I don’t see anything on my Acer s10 screen. Try each of these in turn: • Press an application button to ensure your Acer s10 is turned on. • Tap the Contrast icon on the upper-left corner of the Graffiti® writing area. On the Contrast dialog box, adjust [...]

13 Frequently Asked Questions Tapping and writing problems 299 Tapping and writing problems Application problems Problem Solution When I tap the buttons or screen icons, my Acer s10 activates the wrong feature. Calibrate the screen. See "Digitizer preferences" on page 276. When I tap the Menu icon , nothing happens. Not all applications o[...]

13 Frequently Asked Questions HotSync problems 300 HotSync problems I am having problems listing memos the way I want to see them. • If you cannot manually 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 Desk[...]

13 Frequently Asked Questions HotSync problems 301 I cannot launch the HotSync Manager. • If you are using the optional Serial sync cable, or if you are performing a HotSync operation using a modem, make sure you are not running another program, such as America Online, CompuServe, or WinFax, that uses the serial port you selected in the Setup dia[...]

13 Frequently Asked Questions HotSync problems 302 I tried to do a modem HotSync operation, but it did not complete successfully. Check the following on your computer: • Make sure your computer is turned on and that it does not shut down automatically as part of an energy-saving feature. • Make sure the modem connected to your computer is turne[...]

13 Frequently Asked Questions Beaming problems 303 Beaming problems When I perform a HotSync operation, my information does not transfer to Palm Desktop software. • If you have performed a HotSync operation successfully, but you cannot find the data from your Acer s10 on Palm Desktop software, check to see you have the correct user name selected [...]

13 Frequently Asked Questions Recharging problems 304 Recharging problems Password problems Problem Solution When I place my Acer s10 in the cradle, the LED indicator does not go on. • Confirm that your Acer s10 is well seated in the cradle. • Confirm that your AC adapter is properly connected to the back of the cradle’s power jack. • Confi[...]

13 Frequently Asked Questions Technical support 305 Technical support If, after reviewing the sources listed at the beginning of this appendix, you cannot solve your problem, contact us at http://www .acersupport.com/ . Before requesting support, please experiment a bit to reproduce and isolate the problem. When you do contact support, please be re[...]

13 Frequently Asked Questions Technical support 306[...]

Appendix — Creating a custom Expense Report About mapping tables 307 Appendix A Appendix — Creating a custom Expense Report This section explains how to modify exisitng Expense application templates and how to create your own custom expense report templates for use with the Expense application. NOTE: This section assumes that you are familiar w[...]

Appendix — Creating a custom Expense Report Customizing existing sample templates 308 Customizing existing sample templates Four sample Expense Report templates come with Palm Desktop software. These templates are stored in the T emplate folder (which is in the same folder as the Palm Desktop software application). If the layout of one (or more) [...]

Appendix — Creating a custom Expense Report Determining the layout of the Expense Report 309 Determining the layout of the Expense Report This section describes the layout considerations for the Expense Report and explains the terms used for creating the report. Labels There are two kinds of labels that you need to define for your report: • day[...]

Appendix — Creating a custom Expense Report Programming the mapping table 310 Perform the following before you begin a custom mapping table: • Print a copy of your custom expense report. Activate the Row and Column Headings option in the Sheet settings of the Page Setup command. This enables you to quickly determine the size of the Section(s), [...]

Appendix — Creating a custom Expense Report Programming the mapping table 311 8 Define the number of Sections. Each row in a table defines how your Acer s10 data will be placed in a Section of your custom Expense Report. Note that the prepaid portion of a section has its own row and counts as a separate section for map table purposes, even though[...]

Appendix — Creating a custom Expense Report Programming the mapping table 312 Illustration suggestion (Delete this suggestion when completed): Dates and Intervals In the Date cell, enter the row or column number where all the date information will be placed. In the Dates cell, enter the number of blank columns (or rows) separating the date fields[...]

Appendix — Creating a custom Expense Report Using applications other than Microsoft Excel 313 expense report. Use this section to specify the row and column on your template where this information will be mapped. Because header data is not related to any particular Section, you have to fill in only one row. If the item does not appear on your tem[...]

Appendix — Creating a custom Expense Report Expense file details 314[...]

315 Index A Address Book changing display 86 creating entries 83 menus 87 opening 47 overview 46 top-of-list entry 84 addresses displaying entries 85 editing 85 entering 83 selecting 85 sorting 86 alarms insistent 223 setting 73 sound effects 224 subtle 226 applications categorizing 36 changing button assignment 38 creating a new category 36 custom[...]

316 preparing for infrared communication 258 conduit 257 Install conduit 257 System conduit 257 conflicting events 77 cradle 8 D data entering 21 importing 33 , 267 date setting 275 Date Book adding address information 72 changing view 75 menus 79 opening 45 overview 45 specific tasks 67 time slot display 79 Day view compressing 81 event conflicts [...]

317 untimed 69 , 70 expansion card beaming applications 218 , 219 expansion features Memory Stick copying an application 218 deleting an application 219 inserting 217 removing 218 Expense menus 115 opening 51 overview 50 Expense application 105 adding attendees 109 changing display 110 using with Microsoft Excel 113 expense report analyzing 309 cus[...]

318 L locking device 43 login script 287 M Mail menus 247 overview 51 Mail application opening 52 , 231 turning off 231 Mail list 232 Memo List 100 Memo Pad menus 101 opening 49 overview 49 , 121 memos creating 99 reviewing 100 sorting 100 menus choosing commands 18 using 7 Microsoft Excel editing expense data 114 transferring expenses to 113 mobil[...]

319 sorting 62 Reminder dialog screen 223 remote connections login script 287 making 283 troubleshooting 290 removing desktop software 40 Restore Log button 189 S screen, calibrating 17 , 276 securing records 63 security making records private 63 setting options viii using a password when logging onto your ISP or dial-up service 280 Service Connect[...]

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