Acer beTouch E130, User Manual

Page 1: ...1 Acer beTouch E130 User Guide ...

Page 2: ...er Guide Original issue 06 2010 Acer beTouch E130 Smartphone Model number __________________________________ Serial number ___________________________________ Date of purchase ________________________________ Place of purchase ________________________________ ...

Page 3: ...s of this Agreement 7 Transfer your rights under this Agreement to any third parties 8 Export the Software in contravention of applicable export laws and regulations or i sell export re export transfer divert disclose technical data or dispose of any Software to any prohibited person entity or destination including without limitation Cuba Iran North Korea Sudan and Syria or ii use any Software for...

Page 4: ...AMAGES THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU TERMINATION Without prejudice to any other rights Acer may immediately terminate this Agreement without notice if you fail to comply with any terms and conditions of this Agreement In such event you must 1 Cease all use of the Software 2 Destroy or return to Acer the original and all copies of the Software and 3 Delete the Software from all phones o...

Page 5: ...ntacts Managing your contacts 17 Making Calls Before making a call 18 Making a call 18 The voice call screen 19 Onscreen call options 19 Messaging Creating a new message 21 Replying to a message 22 MMS messages 22 Going online Browsing the Internet 24 Setting up Email 25 Online applications 25 Using the Camera Camera icons and indicators 27 Taking a photo 28 Shooting a video 28 Viewing photos and ...

Page 6: ...eadset 39 Using your smartphone as a modem 39 Setting up the modem on your PC 39 Inserting a microSD Card 40 Appendix FAQ and troubleshooting 41 Other sources of help 41 Aux ADB 42 Warnings and precautions 42 Emergency calls 45 Disposal and recycling information 45 Taking care of your smartphone 45 Specifications 47 Regulatory information 49 ...

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Page 8: ... adapter Headset Getting to know your smartphone Views 1 5 2 3 4 6 8 9 7 10 11 13 14 15 12 16 17 No Item Description 1 3 5 mm headphone jack Connect to stereo headphones 2 Phone speaker Emits audio from your smartphone suitable for holding to your ear 3 Touchscreen 2 6 inch 320 x 240 pixel resistive touchscreen to display data phone content and enter information 4 Home button Return to the Home sc...

Page 9: ...yboard 12 Trackball Roll to move around the screen Press to activate the selected item 13 LED indicator Indicates battery level and event status 14 Camera A 3 megapixel camera for taking high resolution images 15 Handsfree speaker Emits audio from your smartphone suitable for handsfree use 16 Volume up down button Increase or decrease the phone volume 17 Micro USB connector Connect to a USB cable ...

Page 10: ...tabs on the bottom of the battery cover into the slots in the phone Carefully press the top of the cover until the clips on the side of the cover click in place CAUTION RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS Charging the battery For initial use you need to charge your smartphone for eight hours After that you can rechar...

Page 11: ...emove the battery 3 Insert the SIM and microSD Card as shown 4 Replace the battery and battery cover Note Ensure that the microSD Card is inserted all the way into the card slot Removing the microSD Card To remove the microSD Card press the tab down 1 and slide the microSD Card out 2 Caution Turn off your smartphone and remove the battery before installing or removing the SIM or microSD card You m...

Page 12: ... you install a SIM card for the first time you may need to enter a PIN using the onscreen number pad Important Depending on your settings you may be required to enter your PIN each time you switch on the phone function Activating a new SIM card If you are using your SIM card for the first time it may require activation Contact your network operator for details on how to do this Using the touchscre...

Page 13: ...ion 1 Caps Enables typing in upper case 2 Fn Enables typing the numbers symbols indicated in the upper right hand corner of each key 3 Sym Opens the symbols table 4 Mail 5 Enter key Moves the cursor to the next line 6 Delete key Deletes the character to the left of the cursor Press once abc mode Type the next character in upper case Press twice abc mode Switch to ABC mode Press once ABC mode Switc...

Page 14: ...ons widgets or features To view the extended Home screen slide your finger to the left or right of the Home screen Notification area The Notification area is at the top of the screen This area contains a variety of icons to inform you of your phone s status The left side of the Notification area displays event icons that indicate a new event such as a new message The icons on the right side indica...

Page 15: ...h tab that appears at the bottom of the screen Adding or removing shortcuts or widgets To add shortcuts or widgets tap and hold anywhere on the Home screen to open the Add to Home screen menu Tap Shortcuts to open a list of quick links to applications and settings you can add to the Home screen Missed call New unread SMS New unread MMS New unread email HSDPA connected Downloading data 3G connected...

Page 16: ...lay various information You can also add folders to your Home screen There are some pre defined folders available or you can add a New folder This will be placed on your Home screen and named Folder To change the name of the folder tap to open it Tap and hold the name bar at the top of the folder window to open a dialog box that will allow you to rename the folder ...

Page 17: ...ess the Menu button to open the menu Adding a contact Tap New to add a new contact You will be asked if you want to create a SIM contact or a Phone contact To create a contact you will be asked to enter the contact s Given and Family name Phone numbers Email addresses IM addresses Postal addresses You may also Enter information such as organizations the contact belongs to Any personal notes about ...

Page 18: ...umber to view the call details To redial any number in the call history select the number and tap You may also tap and hold the number to open a menu with other options Call the number View contact Edit number before call Send SMS MMS Add to contacts or Remove from call log Missed calls will be displayed by the call indicator on the top of your phone and in the Notification area with the icon You ...

Page 19: ...tphone abroad roaming charges will apply Consult your network provider for roaming rates specific to the country you are visiting before you leave The voice call screen Once you have dialed your number the voice call screen appears which displays the number contact you are talking to the call duration and the dialpad tab Onscreen call options Answering a call Press the Call button to answer a call...

Page 20: ... Add to contacts 2 Tap Create new contact and select how to complete the action Please refer to Adding a contact on page 17 Conference calls If you have one call on hold and another online you can combine both calls to create a conference call After the first call is established tap Add call to add a second call Tap Merge calls to start the conference call ...

Page 21: ... contact tap the contact s name Once you have entered the recipient enter your message in the text box labeled Type to compose Note SMS messages may be up to 160 characters long If your message is longer than 160 characters it will be sent as multiple linked messages Most phones will automatically join the linked messages to present the recipient with a single long message however some older phone...

Page 22: ...similar to text messages but also allow you to attach multimedia files such as pictures audio or video clips Each MMS message can be up to 300 kB in size Note You need to set up an MMS profile before you can send MMS messages Normally your smartphone will set up the profile for you based on information retrieved from your provider Tip Ask your network provider for the necessary information if you ...

Page 23: ... application the download will be stopped Important You may be charged to download message content especially if you are roaming Please contact your provider if you have any questions 3 Tap the message to view the content 4 To reply to the message enter your text in the text box labeled Type to compose and tap Send Simple text replies will be sent as SMS messages If you wish to attach a file press...

Page 24: ...open the browser then press and hold the back button You may open multiple pages When a page is open press the Menu button and tap New window from the menu that opens Tap Windows to view all the windows that are open You can zoom in or out of pages using the zoom bar that appears when you tap the screen Tap and hold an item on a page to open a contextual menu Voice Search Note Voice search is avai...

Page 25: ...cussed video clips on YouTube Android market Note The Android Market may not be available in all countries and regions Note You need to have a Google account set up and active on your phone before you can use the Android Market Tap Market from the applications tab to open the Android Market Here you can obtain a variety of add on programs and applications to enhance the functionality of your smart...

Page 26: ...in order to pay for these applications Uninstalling downloaded applications Once you ve downloaded and installed an application you may uninstall the application by tapping Settings from the Applications tab Select Applications Manage applications Tap the application you wish to uninstall tap Uninstall and confirm the uninstall ...

Page 27: ...ted into the microSD Card slot before using the camera To activate the camera open the Applications tab and tap Camera Camera icons and indicators In the camera window use the zoom slider at the bottom of the screen to adjust the zoom Tap to take a picture Icon Description Indicates the last photo taken Slide to adjust brightness Slide to switch between camcorder and photo mode Tap to focus or tak...

Page 28: ...r mode by sliding the mode switch to camcorder mode 1 Frame your subject and steady your smartphone and zoom in or out as needed 2 Tap the Record button to begin recording Tap again to stop recording Supported formats Viewing photos and videos After you have taken your photo or video it is automatically saved Once you have taken a photo or video you can view it in Gallery by tapping the thumbnail ...

Page 29: ...t the phone options menu 2 Tap Airplane mode to switch it ON or OFF Activating or deactivating connections Open the Applications tab and tap Settings Wireless controls to manage your connection settings Each connection icon will be highlighted when turned on Acer Settings Acer Settings is a convenient all in one place for you to adjust commonly used settings on your phone Open the Applications tab...

Page 30: ...ks Set your options for connecting to mobile networks Airplane mode Disable all wireless connections so you can safely use this device onboard an aircraft Item Description Silent mode Turn off all sounds except for alarms and media Ringer volume Adjust the ringer volume Media volume Set the playback volume for media Phone ringtone Set your phone s ringtone Phone vibrate Turn the vibrate function o...

Page 31: ...tact your service provider should you have any problems obtaining voice mail and the text message service center numbers Adjusting Bluetooth settings You can use Bluetooth to exchange information between your smartphone and other mobile devices Bluetooth connections For all Bluetooth settings open the Applications tab and tap Settings Wireless controls Bluetooth settings Here you can switch Blueto...

Page 32: ...Sign Relationship Status and Areas of Interest Next start customizing your avatar Tap Features to choose your face shape eyes nose mouth and other facial features Select Clothing to dress your svatar Select Accessories to choose other items such as earrings headbands and whatever else to give your Fooz avatar your personal touch Simply tap the image to apply the item to your avatar and preview how...

Page 33: ... on your smartphone Plug the USB client connector into an available USB port on your computer Pull down the notification bar and tap USB Connected Click Mount You will now be able to see the microSD Card in your phone as a drive in your computer s file explorer Note After mounting you will not be able to access the files in the microSD card or applications such as Gallery or Music Synchronizing yo...

Page 34: ...rmation on GPS time tracking distance moving speed trackers and point of interest POI You can track your location by tapping You can also pause mark a POI and save your progress by tapping on the diskette Tapping Menu provides additional settings Mode adjust data gathering intervals Walk 6 second intervals Bicycle 4 second intervals Car 2 second intervals Format Saved file format Save to path Hide...

Page 35: ...pictures in the following formats Note Music recognition technology and related data are provided by Gracenote Gracenote Gracenote logo and logotype and the Powered by Gracenote logo are either a registered trademark or a trademark of Gracenote Inc in the United States and or other countries Spinlets Spinlets gives you access to your favorite music movie and television content Get your favorite mu...

Page 36: ...view Sort To sort through Spinlets by Name Ratings or Newest content select the Sort button at the bottom of the screen Search To search the Gallery for a specific name select the Search button at the bottom right corner of the screen Type the name of an artist in the search box and find potential matches Exploring Spinlets widgets When you select an album you will see a Spinlet To play the featur...

Page 37: ...he volume of your phone using the volume button on the side of the phone Alternatively you can set the Ringer volume and Media volume by opening the Applications tab and going to Settings Sound display Setting the date and time To set the date and time open the Applications tab and tap Settings Date time Tip If you travel frequently or live in an area that uses daylight saving time activate Automa...

Page 38: ...em Resetting your smartphone You may have to perform a reset if your smartphone fails to respond when buttons are pressed or the screen is tapped Note Before performing a reset ensure that your smartphone is not locked Press any key or tap the screen to see if the phone responds Clean boot A clean boot will restore your smartphone to the factory settings Warning You should only perform a clean boo...

Page 39: ...etooth headsets This allows you to use the unit handsfree when making calls without the inconvenience of wires Using your smartphone as a modem When connected to the PC your smartphone can function as a modem via GPRS or 3G connection When you insert your SIM card please ensure the data connection setting is enabled Click Settings Wireless controls Mobile networks Data enabled Your phone will auto...

Page 40: ...der 1 Open the Applications tab and tap Settings Wireless controls Mobile networks Access Point Names 2 Press the Menu button and tap New APN 3 Enter the APN settings Tap an item to adjust it 4 When you have finished press the Menu button and tap Save Important Some providers and countries do not allow the use of a smartphone as a modem over HSDPA Please check with your provider before attempting ...

Page 41: ...e 47 for more information Why can t I play my music files You may be trying to play a file that is not supported Refer to Multimedia on page 47 for more information System information and performance How do I check the OS version of my device Tap Menu Settings About phone to check the OS version Kernel build number and other hardware and software information Power I couldn t turn on the device The...

Page 42: ...into the product To avoid damage of internal components and to prevent battery leakage do not place the product on a vibrating surface Never use this product when engaging in sporting activities exercising or in any vibrating environment which may cause a short circuit or damage and even a risk of explosion from the battery pack CAUTION when listening to music To protect your hearing follow these ...

Page 43: ...he battery This might happen for example when you carry a spare battery in your pocket or purse Short circuiting the terminals may damage the battery or the connecting object Leaving the battery in hot or cold places such as in a closed car in summer or winter conditions will reduce the capacity and lifetime of the battery Always try to keep the battery between 15 C and 25 C 59 F and 77 F A device...

Page 44: ...er These recommendations are consistent with the independent research by and recommendations of Wireless Technology Research Persons with pacemakers should do the following Always keep the device more than 15 3 cm 6 from the pacemaker Not carry the device near your pacemaker when the device is switched on If you suspect interference switch off your device and move it Hearing aids Some digital wire...

Page 45: ...u may first need to turn those features off before you can make an emergency call Consult this guide or your service provider for more information When making an emergency call give all the necessary information as accurately as possible Your wireless device may be the only means of communication at the scene of an accident Do not end the call until given permission to do so Disposal and recycling...

Page 46: ... car on a hot day or when temperatures are below freezing point Also keep it away from heaters and other sources of heat 5 DO NOT use or store your smartphone in any location that is dusty damp or wet 6 DO use a soft damp cloth to clean your smartphone If the surface of the screen becomes soiled clean it with a soft cloth moistened with diluted window cleaning solution 7 DO NOT press down on the s...

Page 47: ...eaker 0 5 W max Omni directional microphone Formats supported USB connector Micro USB connector USB Client DC power in 5 V 1 A Connectivity Bluetooth 2 0 EDR IEEE Wi Fi 802 11 b g WLAN GSM 850 900 1800 1900 UMTS 900 2100 EU models UMTS 850 1900 US models HSDPA GPRS EDGE Camera 3 megapixel EDOF Expansion microSD memory card up to 32 GB Type Formats Audio playback MP3 AMR WMA Ringtone AMR AAC AAC EA...

Page 48: ...e Note Length of battery operation will depend on power consumption which is based on system resource use For example constantly using the backlight or using power demanding applications will shorten battery life between charges Dimensions Height 115 mm Width 63 mm Thickness 11 5 mm Weight 109 g with battery ...

Page 49: ...wireless use Depending on configuration this product may or may not contain wireless radio devices such as wireless LAN and or Bluetooth modules Information below is for products with such devices Preventing hearing loss Caution Permanent hearing loss may occur if earphones or headphones are used at high volume for prolonged periods of time This device has been tested to comply with the Sound Pres...

Page 50: ...e Please check with ART for the latest information www art telecom fr Note Your WLAN Card transmits less than 100 mW but more than 10 mW List of National Codes This equipment may be operated in the following countries Country Austria Belgium Cyprus Czech Republic Denmark Estonia Finland France Germany Greece Hungary Ireland Italy Latvia Lithuania Luxembourg ISO 3166 2 letter code AT BE CY CZ DK EE...

Page 51: ... or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment RF exposure warning The equipment complies with FCC RF exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment The antenna s used for this transmitter must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter RF exposure informat...

Page 52: ...e than others to this interference noise and phones also vary in the amount of interference they generate The wireless telephone industry has developed ratings for some of their mobile phones to assist hearing device users in finding phones that may be compatible with their hearing devices Not all phones have been rated Phones that have been rated have a label on the box Your device has been teste...

Page 53: ...communication device complies with Industry Canada Standard RSS 310 Ce dispositif de radiocommunication de catégorie II respecte la norme CNR 310 d Industrie Canada Important note IC radiation exposure statement This EUT is compliance with SAR for general population uncontrolled exposure limits in IC RSS 102 and had been tested in accordance with the measurement methods and procedures specified in...

Page 54: ...78 N A ATTENZIONE Rischio di esplosione della batteria se sostituita in modo errato Sostituire la batteria con un una di tipo uguale o equivalente consigliata dalla fabbrica Non disperdere le batterie nell ambiente VORSICHT Explosionsgefahr bei unsachgemäßen Austausch der Batterie Ersatz nur durch denselben oder einem vom Hersteller empfohlenem ähnlichen Typ Entsorgung gebrauchter Batterien nach A...

Page 55: ...0 2 2003 zEN 50360 2001 EN 62209 1 2006 EN62311 2008 OET65C We hereby declare that the above named product is in conformance to all the essential requirements of the R TTE Directive 99 5 EC issued by the Commission of the European Community The conformity assessment procedure referred to in Article 10 and detailed in Annex IV of directive 1999 5 EC has been followed related to Articles z R TTE Art...

Page 56: ...adding 17 making calls to a contact 19 saving a dialed number 20 D display 47 E email 25 F FAQs 41 FM radio 34 G Google 12 GPS tracker 34 H help sources 41 I international numbers 19 L LED indicators 9 M managing your calendar 33 MMS messages 22 P performance 47 phone connections 31 settings 31 Q QWERTY keyboard 13 S safety regulations 42 speakerphone 19 spinlets 35 T troubleshooting 41 turning on...