Acer n50 manuel d'utilisation

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    Manual for Acer n50 Handheld[...]

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    COPYRIGHT Copyright © 2004 Acer Inc. or its subsidiaries All Rights Reserved. Printed in Taiwan. Acer n50 Handheld Manual Original issue: November 2004 Acer and the Acer logo are registered trademarks of Acer Inc. Microsoft, ActiveSync, Outlook, Pocket Outlook, Windows, Wind ows NT, and the Windows logo are either regi stered trademarks or tradema[...]

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    About this Manual iii About this Manual W elcome to the Acer n50 Handheld Manual. Th is Manual is designed to help you get up and run ning quickl y with your new A cer n50—a Wi ndows ® Powered Pocket PC 2004 handheld. It describ es all you need to kno w about how to use you r handheld as well as the application prog rams that come with it. This [...]

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    About this Manual iv[...]

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    First things first Your guides v First things first W e would like to thank you for making Acer n50 your choi ce for your handheld needs. Y our new sleek Acer n50 is a mult i- functional tool packed with user-friendly features and high-performance applications designed to make organising work- related inform ation and synchroni sing it with your pe[...]

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    First things first Package contents vi Package contents Your Acer n50 come s packed in a ca rdbo ard box. Carefully unpack th e box and remove the content s. If an y of the following items are miss ing or da maged, con tact your dealer immediately: Maintaining your Acer n50 This sect ion provi des inform ation on t he follow ing: • Proper care an[...]

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    First things first Maintaining your Acer n50 vii 4 Protect your hand held from temperat ure extremes. For example, do not leave your handheld on th e dashboard of a car on a hot day or on a day wh en temperatur es are below the freezing point. Also, keep it aw ay from heaters and other sources of heat. 5 Do not use o r store your handheld in any lo[...]

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    First things first Locking your Acer n50 viii 2. While holdi ng the T oday and Messag ing buttons , Using the ti p of your st ylus, lightl y press the reset button inside the hole ( b ) on the left side of your ha ndheld. NOTE: When you perform a hard reset, formats, preferences, and other settings including date and time are restored to their fact[...]

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    First things first Installing Software on Your Acer n50 ix Installing Software on Your Acer n50 When installing software on your Acer n50, you may r eceive the message: The program you have installed may not disp lay properly because it was designed for a previous version of Microsoft ® Windows Mobi le TM softwa re. If you receive this message, pe[...]

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    First things first Installing Software on Your Acer n50 x[...]

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    Contents 1 About this Manual iii First things first v Y our guid es . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v Package contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vi Maintaining your Ac er n50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v i Proper care and usage of yo ur Acer n50 . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

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    2 T o write on the screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Drawing on th e screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 T o create a drawing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Recording a message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 T o create a recording . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

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    Contents 3 Microsoft ® Reader for Pocket PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Using the Guid ebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Getting books on your Ac er n50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Using the Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Opening a book . . . . . . . . . .[...]

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    4 11 Customising your handheld 81 Adjusting handheld settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Adding and removing programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Adding programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Removing prog rams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 Appendix A: Excha ngin[...]

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    1 Getting started System requirements 1 1 Getting started This chapter will discus s the following topics: • Basic requirements • Feature h ighlights of your Acer n50 • Acer n50 system tour • Step-by-step proc edures on how to prepare your handheld for use • Basic concep ts in using your han dheld System requirements In order to install t[...]

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    1 Getting started Features summary 2 Audio • Embedded AC '97 CODEC with CD-quality stereo output • Built-in indu stry standard 2.5 mm stereo earphone jack , 4 ring type • Built-in mono primary speaker • Built-in mono auxiliary speaker Proprietary 26-pin I/O connector • USB Host (female) • USB Client(male) •S e r i a l • DC powe[...]

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    1 Getting started Features sum mary 3 – 5-way directional pad fo r one-hand operation – Quick buttons for easy launch of commonl y-used applicat ions – Start button for one-tap access to all available applications[...]

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    1 Getting started Acer n50 tour 4 Acer n50 tour Front view No. Component Description 1 Power / Bluetooth ® / 802.11b WLAN LED indicator Power LED indicator. - status description: • Flashing green - Ch arging • Steady green - Charging complete • Flashing red - Alarm indicator, e mail receiving Bluetooth / 802.11b WLAN LED indicator. - status [...]

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    1 Getting started Acer n50 tour 5 NOTE: If your handheld is turned off, pressing any Quick button turns on the handheld and opens the program assign ed to that button. Left view Using the backlight If lighting conditions make it difficult for you to see the in formatio n on your handheld , use the backlig ht to illuminate your screen. To activate t[...]

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    1 Getting started Acer n50 tour 6 Top view No. Label Description 1 IR port Uses infrared techbology to transmit and receive data from other IR-enabled dev ices. 2 Stylus holder Secures the stylus to your handheld. To use the stylus, remove from its holder and hold it a s you would hold a pen or pencil. 3S D / C F slot Accepts a Secure Digital or Mu[...]

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    1 Getting started Preparing to use your Acer n50 7 Bottom view Preparing to use your Acer n50 Perform the following easy installation tasks to begi n using your handheld: • Install the Micro soft ® ActiveSync ® software in your computer • Connecting the computer • Charge your ha ndheld • Set up your hand held • Perform the first ActiveS[...]

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    1 Getting started Preparing to use your Acer n50 8 Installing the Microsoft ® ActiveSync ® software The main function of the Microsoft ® ActiveSync ® software is to synchronise the information on your comp uter with the informati on on you r handheld . Synchronisation compares the data on your handheld with your computer and updates the informa[...]

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    1 Getting started Preparing to use your Acer n50 9 Connecting the computer The sync cable that comes with your ha ndheld enables you to synchronise the information on your handheld with the da ta in your computer usin g ActiveSync technology . NOTE: If you are using the 3-in-one sync cable (an option al accessory), please do not plug the USB host i[...]

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    1 Getting started Preparing to use your Acer n50 10 2 Plug the AC adapter into any AC current outlet. 3 Plug the USB client connector into an available USB po rt on your comput er. Charging your Acer n50 For initial use , you need to charge your handheld for three hours. Aft er that, you ca n charge it for a few minutes each day to recharge the bat[...]

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    1 Getting started Preparing to use your Acer n50 11 NOTE: To take the battery pack out, first slide th e battery release switch to the unlocked position, then pull the battery pack out of the bay. Connecting the Sync cable 1 Plug the sy nc cable into the 26-pin I/O connec tor on the bottom of yo ur handheld. 2 Plug the AC adapter into any AC curren[...]

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    1 Getting started Preparing to use your Acer n50 12 If the battery level becomes low in the course of normal use, a stat us icon appears on the handheld screen indicating low or very l ow batt ery status. Perform an ActiveSync operation to bac k up your data; then recharge the battery . If your handheld shuts down (i.e., ba tter y is competely drai[...]

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    1 Getting started Preparing to use your Acer n50 13 Performing the first synchronisation process After completing the setup procedures you can now perform the first ActiveSync operation with the help of the 'New Partnership' setup wizard. This wizard will help you: • Set up a partnership so you can sy nchronise info rmation between your[...]

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    1 Getting started Preparing to use your Acer n50 14 2 Plug the USB client connector into a USB port on your computer. The 'New Partnership' setup wi zard will automatically sta rt on your computer screen. NOTE: If the wizard does not automatically appear , launch ActiveSync on your computer by clicking on its icon from Start>Programs. [...]

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

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    1 Getting started Command interface 16 Start menu From the Start menu, you can select programs, settings and Help topics. T o display the Start menu, from the top of any screen tap . Command bar At the bottom of the scr een is the command bar . Y ou can use its menus and buttons to perform tasks in programs. Depending up on which program you are us[...]

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    1 Getting started Command interface 17 • To see the n ame of a but ton, tap and hold t he stylus on the button. Drag the stylus off the button so that th e comman d is not carried out. Pop-up menus Y ou can use pop-up men us to quickly select an action for an item .[...]

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    1 Getting started Command interface 18[...]

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    2 Entering data in your Acer n50 Using the input panel 19 2 Entering data in your Acer n50 Y ou can enter data into your handheld in several ways: • Use the input panel to enter typed text , either by us ing the soft keyboard or other input method. • Write directly on the screen. • Draw pictures on th e screen. • Speak into your handheld’[...]

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    2 Entering data in your Acer n50 Using the input panel 20 inserted into your text at the insertion po int. The more you use your ha ndheld, the more words it learns to anticipate. To change word suggestion options • To set word suggestion options such as the number of words suggested a t one time, tap , Settings, Personal tab, Input, and then the[...]

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    2 Entering data in your Acer n50 Writing on the screen 21 To use Block Recognizer With Block R ecognizer you can input characte r strokes using the stylus that are similar to those used on ot her devices. 1 Tap the arrow next to the Input Pa nel button, then Block Reco gnizer. 2 Write a letter in the box. When you write a letter , it is converted t[...]

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    2 Entering data in your Acer n50 Writing on the screen 22 To write on the screen • Tap the Pen butto n to switch to writ ing mo de. This action di splays line s on the screen to help you write. NOTE: Some programs that accept writing may not have the Pen button. S ee the documentation for that program to find out how to switch to writing mode. To[...]

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    2 Entering data in your Acer n50 Writing on the screen 23 To convert writing to text • Tap Tools and then Recognize. If you want to convert only certain words, sele ct them before tapping Recognize on the To ols me nu (or tap an d hold the selected wor ds and then tap Recognize on th e pop-up menu). If a word is not recog nized, it is left as wri[...]

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    2 Entering data in your Acer n50 Drawing on the screen 24 . Tips for getting good recognition • Write neatly. • Write on the lines. Write the cross of the "t" and apostrophes below the top line so that they are not confused wi th the word above. Write periods and commas above the line. • For better recognition, try increasing th e z[...]

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    2 Entering data in your Acer n50 Drawing on the screen 25 2 Subsequent strokes in or touching the drawing box become part of the draw ing. Drawings that do not cross three rule d lines will be treated as writing. TIP: You may want to change the zoom level so that you can more easily work on or view your drawing. Tap Tools and then select a zoo m le[...]

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    2 Entering data in your Acer n50 Recording a message 26 Recording a message In any program where you can write or dr aw on the screen, you can also quickly capture thoughts, reminders, and ph one numbers by recording a message. • In Calendar, Tasks, and Contacts, you can include a recording in the Notes tab. • In Notes, you can either create a [...]

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    2 Entering data in your Acer n50 Using My Text 27 Using My Text When using Inbox or MSN M essenger , use My T ext to quickly inse rt preset or frequently used messages into the text entry area. To insert a My Text message 1 Tap My Text on the screen’s command bar. 2 Tap a message. NOTE: You can add text after inserting a My Text message before se[...]

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    2 Entering data in your Acer n50 Using My Text 28[...]

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    3 Managing applications and information Opening an application 29 3 Managing applications and information This chapter will discus s the following topics: • Opening and swi tching between ap plications in your handhe ld • Using File Explorer to manage files • Using the Find function to look for a specific file Opening an application Y o u can[...]

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    3 Managing applications and information Switching between applications 30 Icon Program Usage ActiveSync Synchronis e informatio n between your handheld an d computer. Calendar Keep track of your appointme nts and create meeting requests. Contacts Keep track of your friends and colleagues. Messaging Send and receive email messages. Pocket Internet E[...]

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    3 Managing applications and information Finding and organising information 31 Finding and organising information Using the Find func tion and the File Explorer window will allow you to find and manage your files easily . To use Find The Find function on your handheld hel ps you quickly locat e information. 1 On the menu, tap Find. 2 Enter the text [...]

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    3 Managing applications and information Finding and organising information 32 To use File Explorer Use File Explor er to locate files on yo ur handheld and to organise these fil e s into folders. • On the menu, tap Programs, and then File Explorer.[...]

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    4 Managing Microsoft® Po cket Outlook applications Calendar 33 4 Managing Microsoft ® Pocket Outlook applications This chapter will discuss the basic a pplications included in the Microsoft ® Pocket Outlook prog ram installed in your handh eld. This discus sion will incl ude: • Calendar - schedule meeting s and re mind yourself of set appointm[...]

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    4 Managing Microsoft® Pocket Outlook applications Calendar 34 To open Calendar • Press the Calendar Quick button on the front panel of your handheld. Calendar wil l open to today’s s chedule. NOTE: You can customise the Cale ndar display, such as changing the first day of the week, by tapping Options on the Tools menu.[...]

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    4 Managing Microsoft® Po cket Outlook applications Calendar 35 Scheduling an appointment Y o u can use Calenda r to create or review appo intments. To create an appointment 1 If you are in Day or Week view, tap the desired date and time for the appointment. 2 Tap New. 3 Using the input panel, enter a description an d a location. Tap first to sele [...]

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    4 Managing Microsoft® Pocket Outlook applications Calendar 36 Creating a meeting request Y o u can use Calend ar to set up me etings with users of Ou tlook or Pocket Outlook. The meeting request will be created automatica lly and sent either when you synchron ise Inbox or when you connect to yo ur ema il server . Indicate how you want meeting requ[...]

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    4 Managing Microsoft® Po cket Outlook applications Contacts 37 Contacts Contacts maintains a list of your friends’ and collea gues’ contact i nformation. Usi ng your handheld’ s infrared (IR) port or Blue tooth®, you can quickly sh are some or all of this information with other device users. To open Contacts • Press the Cont acts Quick bu[...]

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    4 Managing Microsoft® Pocket Outlook applications Contacts 38 5 After entering the desire d information, tap OK to return to the Contact list. Finding a contact There are four ways to find a contact: • In the Contact list, enter a contact na me in the box under the navigation bar. To show all contacts again, clear text from the box or ta p the b[...]

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    4 Managing Microsoft® Po cket Outlook applications Tasks 39 Tasks Use T asks to keep track of what you have to do and prioritise them based on their importance and urgency . To open Tasks • Tap then, Tasks. Tasks will open to the Tasks list. NOTE: To change the way information is displaye d in the list, tap T ools and then Options. Creating a ta[...]

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    4 Managing Microsoft® Pocket Outlook applications Tasks 40 6 After entering the desire d information, tap OK to re turn to the task list. TIP: To quickly create a task with only a subjec t, tap Entry Bar on the Tools menu. Then, tap Tap Here to add a new task an d enter your task information. Using the summary screen When you tap a task in the tas[...]

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    4 Managing Microsoft® Po cket Outlook applications Notes 41 Notes Quickly capture thoughts, re minders, ideas, drawings , and phon e numbers with Notes. Y ou can create a written note or a record ing. Y ou can also i nclude a reco rding in a note. If a note is open when you create the recording, it will be included in the note as an icon. If the n[...]

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    4 Managing Microsoft® Pocket Outlook applications Messaging 42 Messaging Use Messaging to send and receive e-mail me ssages by do ing either of the following: • Synchronise e-mail messages with Mi croso ft Exchange or M icrosoft Outlo ok on your comp uter. • Send and receive e-mail messages by conn ecting directly to an e-mail server through a[...]

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    4 Managing Microsoft® Po cket Outlook applications Messaging 43 Y ou can work online or of fline. When working online, you read and respond to messages while connected to the email ser ver . Messages are sent as soon as you tap Send, which saves spa ce on your handhel d. When working offline, on ce you've down loaded new message headers or pa[...]

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    4 Managing Microsoft® Pocket Outlook applications Messaging 44 Managing email me ssages and folders By default, messag es are displayed in on e of five folders for each service you have created: Inbox, Deleted Items, Dr afts , Outbox, and Sent Items. • The behavior of the Deleted and Sent Items folders depends on the options you have chosen. To [...]

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    5 Managing Microsoft® Pocket PC 2003 companion programs Pocket Word 45 5 Managing Microsoft ® Pocket PC 2003 companion programs Perform your usual computing tasks on-the-road using the Microsoft ® Pocket PC 2003 companion pr ograms which inc ludes: • Pocket Word •P o c k e t E x c e l •M S N ® Messenger • Microso ft ® Windows Media™ [...]

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    5 Managing Microsoft® Pocket PC 2003 companion programs Pocket Word 46 • Plain Text (.txt) NOTE: When you choose to create a new document, yo u will be prompted to save any already open document. To use the Pocket Word file list Pocket Word contains a list of the file s stored on your hand held. • Tap a file in the list to open it. • To dele[...]

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    5 Managing Microsoft® Pocket PC 2003 companion programs Pocket Word 47 TIP: You can change the zoom magnification by tapping View and then Zoom. Then select the percentage you want. Select a hig her percentage to enter text and a lower one to see more of your document. Typing mode • Using the input panel, enter typed text into the document. For [...]

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    5 Managing Microsoft® Pocket PC 2003 companion programs Pocket Word 48 If you cross three ruled lines in a single st ylus stroke, the writin g becomes a drawing, and can be edi ted and manipul ated as describ ed in the follo wing section . NOTE: Written words are converted to graphics (metafiles) when a Pocket Word doc ument is conver ted to a Wor[...]

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    5 Managing Microsoft® Pocket PC 2003 companion programs Pocket Excel 49 For more i nformation on usi ng Pocket W o rd, tap > Programs > Pocket Word then, tap Help from the menu. Pocket Excel Pocket Excel works with Microsoft Excel on you r computer to gi ve you easy access to copies of your workboo ks. Y ou can: • Create new work books on [...]

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    5 Managing Microsoft® Pocket PC 2003 companion programs Pocket Excel 50 • Tap View and then Toolbar. Protecting your workbooks If your workbook conta ins sensitive in formation, you c an protect it with a pa ssword. • Open the workbook, tap Edit, and then Password. Every time you open the wo rkbook, you w ill need to enter the passwo rd, so ch[...]

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    5 Managing Microsoft® Pocket PC 2003 companion programs MSN® Messenger 51 a Select a cell in the row or column you want to hide. b Tap Format, then Row or Column, and then Hi de. – To show a hidden row o r column: a Tap Tools, then Go To, and then type a refe rence that is in the hidden row or column. b Then tap Format, the n Row or Column, and[...]

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    5 Managing Microsoft® Pocket PC 2003 companion programs MSN® Messenger 52 send a email, block the contact from chatting with you, or delete contacts from your list using the pop-u p menu. • To see others onli ne without being see n, in the Tools menu, tap My Status and select Appear Offline. • If you block a c ontact, you will a ppear offline[...]

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    5 Managing Microsoft® Pocket PC 2003 companion programs Microsoft® Windows Media™ Player for Pocket PC 53 3 Tap Send. Tips when chatting with contacts • To invite another contact to a multi-us er chat, in the Tools menu, tap Invite and tap the contact you want to invite. • To switch back to the main window wi thout closing a chat, tap the C[...]

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    5 Managing Microsoft® Pocket PC 2003 companion programs Microsoft® Reader for Pocket PC 54 Microsoft ® Reader for Pocket PC Use Microsoft ® Reader for Pocket PC to re ad eBooks o n your handheld. Y ou ca n also download books from your favo rite eBook W eb site to your computer . Then, use ActiveSync to copy the book files to your handheld. The[...]

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    5 Managing Microsoft® Pocket PC 2003 companion programs Microsoft® Reader for Pocket PC 55 Reading a book Each book consists of a cover pag e, an opt ional table of contents, and the pages of the book. Y ou can: • Annotate the bo ok with highlightin g, bookmarks, notes, and drawing s. • Search for text and look up definitions f or words. In a[...]

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    5 Managing Microsoft® Pocket PC 2003 companion programs Microsoft® Reader for Pocket PC 56 . Using Reader features Reading a book electr onically gi ves you several options n ot available wi th paper books. These op tions are available from any book page. Select text by draggi ng across the text on the page. Then, tap an option on the pop- up men[...]

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    5 Managing Microsoft® Pocket PC 2003 companion programs Microsoft® Reader for Pocket PC 57 Book annotations To see a list of a book's annotations, includ ing bookmarks, highligh ts, text notes, and drawings: 1 Tap Annotations In dex on the book's cover page. 2 Tap an entry in the list to go to the annotated page. To use bookmark s • W[...]

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    5 Managing Microsoft® Pocket PC 2003 companion programs Microsoft® Reader for Pocket PC 58[...]

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    6 Backup and restore data 59 6 Backup and restore data Backup/Restor e enables you to back up data files and applications from your handheld to a storage device and to restore data to your ha ndheld. Advan ced security features offer passwo rd protection of sens itive documen ts/applicat ions during Backup and/or Rest ore operation s. The expansio [...]

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    6 Backup and restore data 60 Backup function To perform data backup 1 Close all running programs except for Backup/Restore. 2 In the Backup tab, choose whether to accept the default filename (MyBackup) or type a new one by tapp ing on the keyboar d icon on the bott om of the screen. 3 Select a storage device from the 'Backu p to' pull-dow[...]

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    6 Backup and restore data 61 AutoBackup function With AutoBackup , you can set your handhe ld to perform an automat ic data backup when battery power is lower than 30 %. For configuring in AutoBac kup screen, please refer to the instructions desc ribed in "Backu p function". For When AutoBackup is activated and the spec ified storage devi[...]

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    6 Backup and restore data 62 2 Select a source s torage device from the 'Restore from' pulldown menu. The lower half of the screen will display a li st of files contained in the selected stora ge device. File name, file s ize and date when th e back up file was created are indicated in the list. 3 Tap a filename to select the file you wis[...]

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    6 Backup and restore data 63 4 Tap Delete to remove the file.[...]

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    6 Backup and restore data 64[...]

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    7 Using expansion features Using an SD/CF card 65 7 Using expansion features The slim and light weight design of your Acer n5 0 belies its impre ssive expansion features . These expansion features inc lude: • Integrated dual use SD/ CF slot • USB host po rt via sync cable These expansion features allow you to: • Install additio nal applicatio[...]

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    7 Using expansion features Using an USB thumb drive 66 3 Push the card into the slot using your finger until you feel the card lo ck and hear an audible system so und. This indic ates that th e c ard is properly seated within the slot. Removing an SD/CF card 1 Hold your handheld securel y. 2 Release the card from the slot by using your thumb to pus[...]

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    7 Using expansion features Using an USB thumb drive 67 Inserting an USB thumb dr ive - Connecting the Sync cable 1 Plug the sy nc cable into the 26-pin I/O connec tor on the bottom of yo ur handheld. 2 Plug the AC adapter into any AC current outlet. 3 Plug the USB client connector into an available USB port on yo ur computer. 4 Insert the USB thumb[...]

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    7 Using expansion features Using an USB thumb drive 68[...]

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    8 Exchanging and updating data using ActiveSync®. Using ActiveSync®. 69 8 Exchanging and updating data using ActiveSync ® . Using ActiveSync ® , you can synchronise information in Microsoft Outlook or Micros oft Exchange on your co mputer with yo ur handheld. Y ou can also synchronise this information directly with a Microsoft Exchan ge server [...]

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    8 Exchanging and updati ng data using ActiveSync®. Using ActiveSync®. 70 For information ab out using ActiveSync on your co mputer , start ActiveSync on your computer , and then se e ActiveSync He lp.[...]

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    9 Getting connected Transferring items using infrared or Bluetooth®(optional) 71 9 Getting connected You can use your ha ndheld to exch ange info rmation with other mobile devices as well as your computer, a network, or the Inte rnet. You have the follo wing connecti on options: • Use the infrared (IR) or Bluetooth® on your handheld to send and[...]

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    9 Getting connected Connecting to the Internet 72 To receive inform ation via infrared 1 Align the IR port of your handh eld with that o f the sending IR -enabled devic e so that they are unobstructed an d within a close range. 2 Have the owner of the sending device transm it the information to you. Your handheld wi ll automati cally rece ive it. T[...]

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    9 Getting connected Connecting to the Internet 73 • ISP server telephon e number • User name and password • TCP/IP settings 2 Insert a SD/CF Modem card (purchased sepe rately) into your h a ndheld’s SD/CF slo t. NOTE: For instructions on inserting and using a SD/CF Modem ca rd, see the documentation that came with the card. 3 Tap and then S[...]

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    9 Getting connected Connecting to the Internet 74 T o connect using your new Bluetooth connection, tap the Connecti ons icon in the notification area and then cl ick the link showing the dialin g string you entered for the Bluetooth connecti on. Y our handheld will attempt to connect to your cellu l ar phone . Confirm tha t you are wanting to conne[...]

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    9 Getting connected Connecting to a network 75 Connecting to a network If you have access to a netw ork at wor k, you can send em ail messag es, view Intranet pages, synchro nise your handhe ld, and acce ss the Internet. Y ou ca n connect to a network in one of three ways: • Create a modem connec tion by using an RAS account. • Use an wirele ss[...]

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    9 Getting connected Connecting to a network 76 • For troubles hooting informat ion, see the Pocket PC Web site at (http://www.micros oft.com/mobile /pocketpc/).[...]

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    10 Using Microsoft® Pocket Internet Explorer Mobile Favorites folder 77 10 Using Microsoft ® Pocket Internet Explorer Use Microsoft ® Pocket Internet Explorer to view W eb or WAP pages in either of these ways: • During synchron isation with your c omp uter, download your favorite links and mobile favorites that are stored in the Mobile Favo ri[...]

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    10 Using Microsoft® Pocket Internet Explorer Using Pocket In ternet Explorer 78 To create a mobile favo rite 1 In Inter net Explor er on your c omputer, cl ick Tools and then Cr eate Mobile Favorite. 2 To change the link name, enter a new name in the Name box. 3 Optionally, in Update, select a desired upd ate schedule . NOTE: If you did not specif[...]

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    10 Using Microsoft® Pocket Internet Explorer Using Pocket Internet Explorer 79 To view mobile favorites and channels 1 Tap the Favorites button to display your list of favorites. 2 Tap the page you want to view. You'll see the page that was d ownloaded th e last time you synchronised with your computer. If the pa ge is not on yo ur hand held,[...]

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    10 Using Microsoft® Pocket Internet Explorer Using Pocket In ternet Explorer 80[...]

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    11 Customising your handheld Adjusting handheld settings 81 11 Customising your handheld Y o u can customise you r handheld base d on your person al requirements and preferences as well as dependi ng on your usual work modes. Custo mise your handheld by doing either of the follo wing: • Adjust the handheld settings • Add or remove progra ms Adj[...]

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    11 Customising your handheld Adding and removing programs 82 To add programs using ActiveSync Y ou'll need to install the ap propriate software for your ha ndheld on you r computer before installing it on your handheld . 1 Determine your h andheld and proc essor type so that you know which version of the software to install. a Tap and then Set[...]

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    11 Customising your handheld Adding and removing programs 83 NOTE: Read any installation instructions, Read Me files, or documentation that comes with the program. Many programs provide special installation instruction s. 3 Tap the file, such as a *.xip or *.exe file. The installation wizard will begin. 4 Follow the directions on the screen. To add[...]

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    11 Customising your handheld Adding and removing programs 84[...]

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    Appendix A: Exchanging and updating data using Bluetooth® Utility (optional) Bluetooth® Utility 85 Appendix A: Exchanging and updating data using Bluetooth ® Utility (optional) This chapter pro vides overview descri ption for usin g services provide d by Bluetooth Utility which i ncludes Bluetoot h Setting and Bluetoot h Manager . Bluetooth ® U[...]

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    Appendix A: Exchanging and updating data using Bluetooth® Utility (optional) Bluetooth® Settings 86 Apply Power T o The Bluetooth ® Hardware The first screen Bluetooth Se ttings has ON/OFF buttons to apply/remove power to the hardware. Bluetooth ® Settings The Bluetooth Settings screen's tabs are : •G e r n e r a l – User profile selec[...]

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    Appendix A: Exchanging and updating data using Bluetooth® Utility (optional) Bluetooth® Browser 87 •T w o t a b s : – My Shortcuts-displays a list of pre-co nfigured connections and establishes connection s – Active Connec tions-displays active incoming and outgoi ng connections. • Three menus: –N e w Connect!-create a new connection ?[...]

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    Appendix A: Exchanging and updating data using Bluetooth® Utility (optional) Remote Device Services 88 Dial-up Networking: Conne ct T o A Remote Computer Dial-up Networki ng allows you to c onnect to a remote computer via a phone line. Once connec ted, you can browse th e Internet, check your email, etc. The remote Bluetooth device that will provi[...]

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    Appendix A: Exchanging and updating data using Bluetooth® Utility (optional) Remote Device Services 89 Dial via Bluetooth lets you select a cont act from the Pocket Ou tlook Contact list and have your paired cell phone dial the con tact's phone number . If a contact has more than one phone number , you can select th e number to be dialed. Pho[...]

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    Appendix A: Exchanging and updating data using Bluetooth® Utility (optional) Remote Device Services 90[...]

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    Appendix B: Regulati on & safety notices Energy Star Gui delines Compliance 91 Appendix B: Regulation & safety notices This appendix lists the genera l notices of your computer . Energy Star Guidelines Compliance As an Energy Star Partner , Acer Inc. has de termined that th is prod uct me ets the Energy Star guidelines for energy efficiency[...]

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    Appendix B: Regulation & safety notices Notice: Peripheral devices 92 Notice: Peripheral devices Only periphera ls (input/o utput devices, terminals, pr inters, etc. ) certified to com ply with the Class B limits may be attached to this equipment. Operation wit h non- certified peripherals is lik e ly to result in interfe rence to radio and TV [...]

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    Appendix B: Regulati on & safety notices Important safety instructions 93 Important safety instructions Read these instruct ions carefully . Save them for future refer ence. 1 Follow all warnings and instructions ma rked on the produc t. 2 Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aeroso l cleaner s[...]

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    Appendix B: Regulation & safety notices LCD pixel statement 94 the product specification list. Use of anothe r battery may present a risk of fire or explosion. 13 Wa rning! Batt eries may exp lode if not ha ndled properly . Do not disassemble or dispose of them in fire. Keep them aw ay from children and dispose of used batteries promptly . 14 T[...]

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    Appendix B: Regulati on & safety notices European Union (EU) 95 European Union (EU) This device complies with the ess ential requir ements of the European Council Directives listed below: 73/23/EEC Low Voltage Directive • EN 60950 89/336/EEC Electromagnetic Co mpatibility (EMC) Directive • EN 55022 • EN 55024 • EN 61000-3-2/-3 99/5/EC R[...]

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    Appendix B: Regulation & safety notices Exposure of humans to RF fields (RSS-102) 96 2. this device must accept any interference, including interference that may ca use undesired operation of the device. b Operation in 2.4 GHz band T o prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this device is intended to be operated indoors and install[...]

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    Appendix C: Wireless communication 97 Appendix C: Wireless communication Applicable only to the Acer Handheld device, this feat ure uses a built-in IEE E 802.11b WLAN adapter to connect to an existing IE EE 802.11b wireless ne twork. This feature provides you with an In ternet experience that is completely mobile to meet your fast paced lifestyle, [...]

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    Appendix C: Wireless communication Tray Icon 98 Tray Icon Icon Wireless LAN Card Status Excellent signal streng th. (RSSI > -57dBm ) Good signal strength. (RSSI : -70~-57 dBm) Bad signal strength. (RSS I < -70dBm ) Disconnect. No operation.[...]

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    Appendix C: Wireless communication Activating the wireless feature 99 Activating the wireless feature 1 Tap the SWLUCE icon to activa te the utility in the lower right corner of the Today screen. 2 Tap the option Turn WLAN On . The system automatically scans for all the available wireless networks. 3 From the list of detected wireless networ ks, s [...]

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    Appendix C: Wireless communication Configuring the wireless settings 100 Configuring the wireless settings T o view and modify the IP addr ess and server-related settings: 1 Tap , Settings. 2 Tap the Connec tions tab, then the Networks Adapter icon. 3 Select your d esired chan ges to the a vai lable adapt er from the list, then tap the OK .[...]

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    Appendix C: Wireless communication Main configuration of utility 101 Main configuration of utility Status Tab Display current connection information in one sight (default screen). • Link Status : displays the current link status. • SSID : displays the connected SSID. • Encryption Status : displays the en cryption mode wh en successfully conne[...]

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    Appendix C: Wireless communication Main configuration of utility 102 When use click a 'More' button (DHCP IP case) More : Detailed information about si gnal strength and network informat ion Before clicki ng 'IP Renew' bu tton After clicking 'IP Renew' bu tton • IP Address (Internet Protocol address) : This is a nume[...]

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    Appendix C: Wireless communication Main configuration of utility 103 When use click a 'More' button (Static IP case) SiteSurvey Tab Search the available networks and shows the network infor mation. (Network Mode, WEP Information, SSID, Signal, Channel) • SSID (Service Set Identifier) This is a unique case-sensitive name of up to 32 char[...]

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    Appendix C: Wireless communication Main configuration of utility 104 • Channel Indicates which channel is set to be used by the network. Advanced Tab When user click a 'default' button Advanced wireless setting Roaming Trigger : Select Roaming trigger condition. No Signal : The station sta rts to search f or another AP onl y when it is [...]

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    Appendix C: Wireless communication Main configuration of utility 105 Poor Signal : The station starts to search for better AP when signal strength of currently associated AP is lower than -70dBm °P Default : restores the menus to the initial values. Power Save Mode : Power Save mode decr eases power consumption. Enabling Power Save Mode trades off[...]

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    Appendix C: Wireless communication Main configuration of utility 106[...]

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    1 Index A ActiveSync® 69 , 85 , 91 , 97 add program 81 B backlight 5 , 9 Backup opening 59 Restore function 61 Block Recogn izer 21 C Calendar 33 command interface 15 device buttons 15 pop-up menus 17 Today screen 15 , 16 connectivity features 71 connect to Internet 72 connect to network 75 help 75 infrared 71 receive 72 send 71 wireless communica[...]

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    Calendar 33 create meeting reque st 36 open 34 schedule appointment 35 summary screen 35 Contact 37 create contact 37 find contact 38 open 37 summary screen 38 Inbox connect to email server 42 manage folders 44 Message list 43 open 42 synchronise email 42 Notes 41 create note 41 open 41 Tasks 39 create task 39 open 39 summary screen 40 Microsoft Po[...]