Acer M900, User Manual

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Page 2: ...00 Smartphone User Guide First issue March 2009 Acer M900 Smartphone Model number __________________________________ Serial number ___________________________________ Date of purchase ________________________________ Place of purchase ________________________________ ...

Page 3: ... Turn on for the first time 18 The Home screen 20 Connect to your PC and synchronize data 23 Chapter 2 Making Calls Before making a call 25 The onscreen number pad 26 Make a voice video call 26 The voice call screen 28 Onscreen call options 31 Chapter 3 Input Devices The stylus 35 The fingerprint reader 35 The application buttons 36 The onscreen keyboard 37 The QWERTY keyboard 38 Chapter 4 Messagi...

Page 4: ...pter 8 Advanced Operation Put your Acer M900 Smartphone in flight mode 65 Comm Manager 66 Adjust connection settings 66 Phone settings 71 Manage contacts 73 Namecard Manager 76 SIM Manager 77 Connect to a PC and install software 79 Other functions 80 Multimedia playback 81 Satellite Data Update 84 Reset your Acer M900 Smartphone 89 Chapter 9 Accessories and Tips Use the stereo headset 93 Use a Blu...

Page 5: ...5 Specifications 102 Warnings and precautions 104 Emergency calls 110 Disposal and recycling information 111 Taking care of your Acer M900 Smartphone 112 Safety regulations 113 ...

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Page 7: ...a 3G EDGE GPRS HSUPA HSDPA network Connect wirelessly to your local network to access the internet and other network features Use the customizable Home screen to access a wide range of software to perform common tasks on the Windows Mobile 6 1 Professional platform Synchronize the information on your computer with the information on your Acer M900 Smartphone Exchange information between devices th...

Page 8: ...lled on your Acer M900 Smartphone This User Guide Bundled in the Acer M900 Smartphone Getting Started CD it provides online reference for using your Acer M900 Smartphone The Acer M900 Smartphone help file Select Help from the Start menu Connecting to and synchro nizing with your computer The Acer M900 Smartphone Quick Start Guide ActiveSync Help on your computer To view Help click Help and then Mi...

Page 9: ...9 Other sources of help 1 Tap Start Help to access the Help menus 2 Tap Contents to view all help topics or Search to find help on specific topics ...

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Page 11: ...rtphone comes packed in a cardboard box Carefully unpack the box and remove the contents If any of the following items are missing or damaged contact your dealer immediately Acer M900 Smartphone Stylus Battery Quick Start Guide Getting Started CD USB cable AC adapter Headset not shown ...

Page 12: ...y rocker wheel Scroll through items on the display Press inwards to activate the selected item 3 Micro SD card slot Expand your device s memory capacity 4 Video conference camera Camera for video calls 5 Light sensor Senses ambient light to adjust screen brightness for comfortable viewing 6 Bluetooth WLAN GPS indicator Indicates Bluetooth WLAN and GPS status ...

Page 13: ... screen 15 Microphone Internal microphone 16 Stylus Use to enter information or select items on the touch screen 17 Power button Press to turn the screen on off or enter sleep mode press and hold to turn the Smartphone off 18 Record button Press to launch the recording toolbar 19 Reset pinhole Insert the stylus into this hole to reset the device 20 Camera button Activate the camera or take a pictu...

Page 14: ...ate Description White Flashing GPS active Amber Flashing WLAN connected Blue Flashing Bluetooth on LED Color State Description Red Flashing Battery is low and needs recharging alarm notification missed call new message etc Steady Battery is charging Green Flashing Phone is active Steady Battery fully charged ...

Page 15: ...le phony capabilities you must install a SIM card The SIM card holder is located beneath the battery Open the battery compartment Gently but firmly slide the battery cover down to release it Remove the battery cover Insert the SIM and replace the battery Insert the SIM card into the SIM holder as shown ...

Page 16: ...SPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS Remove the SIM card and battery Open the battery compartment as shown in Open the battery compartment on page 15 Using the small tab on the upper right side of the battery carefully lift it out of its compartment Use the tip of the stylus to carefully unlock the SIM card holder by pushing it down Lift up the holder and remove the SIM card Note ...

Page 17: ...ct the AC adapter cord to the mini USB connector on your Acer M900 Smartphone Plug the AC adapter into any AC current outlet and charge the device for at least eight hours for the first charge Tip We recommend you get into the habit of leaving your Acer M900 Smartphone charging overnight when not in use This way you will not have to worry about recharging during the daytime when it may be inconven...

Page 18: ...ter the Mas ter Password Tap the screen to set up your Acer M900 Smartphone Follow the onscreen instructions to align the screen practice using the stylus set the date and time and con figure a password to protect your Acer M900 Smartphone Install add on applications After you ve finished the initial setup you will be asked if you want to install the following add on applications Acer Album Displa...

Page 19: ...d Acer Streaming Player Plays back streamed video con tent from the Internet Tap Next to continue The installation of the chosen and other applications and tools will continue Set up fingerprint security Once you ve finished installing the add on applications you will be asked to set up the fingerprint security features of your Acer M900 Smartphone You will need to swipe your selected finger four ...

Page 20: ...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 The Home screen After rebooting your Acer M900 Smartphone will display the Home screen You will be asked if you want to view the Icon Matrix or Acer 3D view as the default The Acer 3D view gives you icon based access to many of the applications and features of your A...

Page 21: ...e globe 2 Email Launch the email application also indicates any unread mails 3 Messages Launch the messaging application also indicates any unread messages 4 Calls Open the list of recently dialed numbers missed calls 5 Weather View local weather forecasts for your set loca tions 6 Calendar Open your calendar to view upcoming appoint ments 7 Pictures View content in My pictures as a slideshow ...

Page 22: ...You can also move the icons on the desk top while the tab is visible 8 Bookmarks Open your Favorites folder 9 Settings Open the toolkit to customize your Acer M900 Smartphone 10 Programs Open the Quick Menu you can set shortcuts here for quick access to frequently used applications and programs 11 Contacts Add Contacts from your SIM and phone contact lists to this handy favorites list 12 Music Sea...

Page 23: ...down the screen to use the Icon Matrix Connect to your PC and synchronize data You can synchronize the data on your Acer M900 Smartphone with the data on your PC using the supplied USB sync cable and the Windows Vista Sync Center Refer to Connect to a PC and install software on page 79 for more details on connecting and synchronizing ...

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Page 25: ...er to Comm Man ager on page 66 or by pressing and holding the End key 1 To access the Comm Manager tap any of the icons at the top of the screen or Start Settings Connections tab Comm Manager 2 Tap the phone connection icon so it displays On Make a call 1 From the Home screen press to open the onscreen number pad to enter the telephone number or use the embedded numeric keypad 2 Press to make the ...

Page 26: ...the onscreen number pad or the embedded numeric keypad Please refer to The embedded numeric keypad on page 39 Dial from the onscreen number pad 1 Enter the number you want to call by tapping the onscreen number pad with the stylus 2 Tap Talk for voice calls or Video Call for video calls to dial the number Make a call to one of your contacts 1 Your contacts will be displayed above the onscreen numb...

Page 27: ...m Call History Your Call History is also displayed above the onscreen number pad and displays all received dialed and missed calls Tap a number to view the call details To redial any number in the call history select the number and press or tap Call Missed calls will be displayed in the telephone icon on the Home Page as well as at the top of the screen using the icon Dial from other applications ...

Page 28: ...n Once you have dialed your number the voice call screen appears where several options are available Turn on the speakerphone Mute the call Put the current call on hold Add a note Tap to enter the contacts list End the call Display the keypad Open the menu ...

Page 29: ... call on hold Mute Unmute Mute unmute the call Turn Speaker phone On Off Turn the speakerphone on off Turn Hands free On Off Turn the handsfree feature on off Conference Begin a conference call Paste Paste a copied number from the clipboard into the number field on the voice call screen Save to Contacts Save the entered number to contacts Create Note Create a note Call History Enter the call histo...

Page 30: ...lable on the video call screen Turn the camera on or off Switch from the front camera to the back camera Decrease screen brightness Increase screen brightness Mute the call Change the image layout make your or your con tact s video the main picture or view both videos side by side End the call ...

Page 31: ... M900 Smartphone so your picture is shown clearly on the screen Reject a call Press or tap Ignore to reject a call End a call To end a call press or tap End Put a call on hold To put a call on hold tap Hold on the voice call screen Tap again to resume the call Swap between calls When you receive a second call while already on a call a notifi cation message will appear 1 Press to answer the incomin...

Page 32: ... country code Simply tap and hold 0 on the onscreen number pad until appears onscreen or press on the embedded numeric keypad Fn G Warning International call rates can vary greatly depending on the country you are calling and your network provider We suggest you check all call rates with your network provider to avoid excessive phone bills If you are using your Acer M900 Smartphone abroad roaming ...

Page 33: ...call To mute a call tap Mute on the voice call screen or on the video call screen to switch off the microphone Tap Unmute or to switch the microphone back on Save a dialed number to contacts You can save a number you have dialed to your contacts for future use 1 Select the number from the Call History list and tap Save 2 Enter the contact s information and tap OK to save Redial a missed call When ...

Page 34: ...d the numbers Tap a tile to immediately dial that contact Call History View recent calls by accessing Call History open the onscreen number pad by pressing then tapping Call History Call History Menu options There are various options available in the Call History Menu Tap Filter to organize the call history view For exam ple tap Filter Missed and only missed calls will be displayed Tap Delete All ...

Page 35: ...en and drag across the screen to select text and images Drag on a scroll bar to scroll up and down the screen Tap and hold Tap and hold the stylus on an item to see a list of actions available for that item On the pop up menu that appears tap the action you want to perform The stylus is also used for handwritten input Refer to The onscreen keyboard on page 37 for more details The fingerprint reade...

Page 36: ...ssible Tip The four application buttons listed above can be configured to launch applications that you use the most To configure which applications to launch with each button tap Start Settings Buttons Select the button you wish to configure from the list then select the program to assign to the button from the drop down list below Tap OK to confirm and save As the buttons have icons printed on th...

Page 37: ...s is active to view writing demonstrations and access the Help menus Tap Options from the keyboard menu to adjust options and settings for each input mode Mode Description Block Recognizer Write using letters numbers symbols and punc tuation marks to be converted to text Keyboard Default Displays a standard keyboard Tap to enter letters numbers and use function keys Letter Recognizer Write upperca...

Page 38: ... numeric keypad highlighted in orange for entering number data or dialing phone numbers Furthermore keys that are not part of the embedded numeric keypad can be used to enter symbols marked in orange symbols are entered by pressing Fn and then pressing the key with the desired symbol printed on it Certain keys have specific functions as indicated in the table below Key Name Description Backspace P...

Page 39: ...m bol such as an accent to the character Windows Press to bring up the Windows Start menu press twice to return to the Today screen Tab Press to insert a tab or to jump to the next field or item if supported by the application Function Press to activate the numeric keypad and other special key characters marked in orange Press twice to enter persistent numeric symbol mode the blue Fn LED at the to...

Page 40: ...change the default input method when using the onscreen keyboard 1 Tap Start Settings Personal tab Input Input Method tab 2 Select the input method you prefer from the list 3 When certain modes are selected further options are avail able In these cases tap Options to view further settings 4 Tap OK to confirm and save Enable word completion Your Acer M900 Smartphone makes writing emails messages an...

Page 41: ...ing options zoom levels and grammar rules on the Input Settings screen 1 Tap Start Settings Personal tab Input Options tab 2 Select and configure the settings as appropriate 3 Tap OK to confirm and save Note Refer to the Help menus for more information on adjusting input settings ...

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Page 43: ... view the folder list All email accounts SMS and MMS fold ers are displayed here Tap on the plus sign next to each folder to view the sub folder list Each folder features the fol lowing subfolders Deleted Items Displays all messages you have selected to delete Note To completely erase messages you will need to delete them from the Deleted Items folders as well Tap Menu Tools Empty Deleted Items to...

Page 44: ...other mobile phones Each text message can contain up to 160 characters Create and send text messages 1 Tap Start Messaging Messages Then tap the drop down menu in the top left corner of the messaging screen 2 Tap the Messages folder and the Inbox appears 3 Tap New The message window appears 4 Select a recipient and enter your message then tap Send Tip You can request delivery notification to ensur...

Page 45: ...tion from the list MMS messages MMS messages are similar to text messages but also allow you to attach multimedia files such as pictures audio or video clips Each MMS message can be up to 300 kB in size Set up MMS messaging Before you can send MMS messages you have to set up a con nection and profile Ask your network provider for the infor mation required to complete the setup procedure 1 Tap Star...

Page 46: ...should be automatically configured by your network provider If so we recommend you leave them as they are 6 Tap Done once you have finished editing the profile 7 Tap Select to select the profile from the list and tap OK Note For further information on options available to you when editing or creating MMS profiles refer to the Help menus Create MMS messages 1 Tap Start Messaging Messages Then tap t...

Page 47: ...p the drop down menu in the top left corner of the messaging screen 2 Tap the Messages folder and the Inbox appears 3 Tap a message to open it 4 Tap Menu Reply to reply to the message The message window will appear 5 Follow the steps described in Create MMS messages on page 46 to compose your reply 6 Tap Send Sort MMS messages You can sort your MMS messages by message type sender received messages...

Page 48: ...nt Enter your email address and pass word to set up the account Select if you want to save your password or not When you ve finished entering the information tap Next Your Acer M900 Smartphone has pre set def initions for a variety of popular ISPs and will recommend settings if your email address is recognized Otherwise your Acer M900 Smart phone will try to connect to the Internet to find the set...

Page 49: ...an navigate your Acer M900 Smartphone The screen features connection status information displays the date and time and features a set of shortcut icons that help you to access the most frequently used applications quickly and easily In the Acer 3D view scroll from side to side by dragging your finger or stylus to the left or right only part of the screen will be visible at any time to reveal more ...

Page 50: ...read mails 3 Messages Launch the messaging application also indicates any unread messages 4 Calls Open the list of recently dialed numbers missed calls 5 Weather View local weather forecasts for your set loca tions 6 Calendar Open your calendar to view upcoming appoint ments 7 Pictures View content in My pictures as a slideshow 8 Bookmarks Open your Favorites folder 9 Settings Open the toolkit to ...

Page 51: ...all is on hold Signal strength System sounds on No signal Vibrate only no system sounds Antenna off tele phone is off All system sounds off No phone service Battery charge indicator Incoming telephone call Low battery warning GPRS available Battery is charging 3G network available 3G connected GPRS connected Bluetooth headset connected EDGE available Synchronizing over EDGE EDGE connected HSDPA HS...

Page 52: ...p down menu Set the time by tapping the up and down arrows Select the date from the drop down cal endar When you have finished tap OK A con firmation message will appear Tap Yes to save your settings Personalize your Acer M900 Smartphone You can enter your personal information to easily identify your Acer M900 Smartphone This is especially useful if it should ever be lost or stolen To enter owner ...

Page 53: ...ons tab to configure how this information is displayed Tap OK to confirm and save Name your Acer M900 Smartphone Your Acer M900 Smartphone uses a name to identify itself when connected to other computers To specify a name tap Start Settings System tab About Device ID Enter a name for your device Add a description if necessary Tap OK to confirm and save ...

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Page 55: ... will take you through all the steps to get you up and taking photos and videos with your Acer M900 Smartphone To activate the camera press the camera button or go to Start Programs Multimedia Camera Camera icons and indicators Icon Description Adjust the camera mode Photo Take a photograph Video Shoot a video Continuous 3 5 9 Take three five or nine photos in a burst select the number of photos b...

Page 56: ...en a Sepia appearance Mirror The object is mirrored Enter the advanced settings page Exit and return to the previous screen Set the white balance mode Set the best settings for the type of subject you re photographing Turn the flash on or off or set it to Auto turn the spotlight on or off Open the album to view thumbnails of stored pictures and videos Displays the storage being used and approximat...

Page 57: ...your Acer M900 Smartphone 2 Press the camera button down fully to begin recording 3 Press the camera button down fully to stop recording Supported formats The following file formats are supported Save photos and videos to a micro SD card Tap Start File Explorer My Documents My Pictures or My Videos Tap and hold on the file you want to save to your micro SD card select Copy or Cut from the pop up m...

Page 58: ...his can be changed from the Settings page Tap the Album icon and select a photo to view Tap the photo to display the option icons From this interface you can start a slideshow with all the pic tures in the folder send the current picture to a contact as an MMS or email message view the picture s information delete the picture or return to the thumbnail view You can also zoom into the picture or zo...

Page 59: ...tions Edit photos You can crop or rotate your saved photos 1 Tap Start Programs Pictures Videos 2 All your photos and videos are displayed as thumbnails Select a photo to edit 3 Tap Menu to view the list of editing options ...

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Page 61: ...fingerprint you will be able set up a private folder and other security settings To set up security tap Start Settings Golden Finger and swipe your enrolled finger or enter your password default is four zeroes 0000 Tap the Protection tab to adjust the settings From the Protection tab you can choose to require a fingerprint when starting up your Acer M900 Smart phone and how long to wait before loc...

Page 62: ...o set up a new private folder you will need to delete any exisiting folder first From this tab you can give your private folder a name set how large it will be and where it will be located Tap Create to create the folder with the parameters you set To open the private folder you can simply tap Private Folder at the bottom of the Home page Navigate with the fingerprint reader To enable the fingerpr...

Page 63: ...otion Nav Mode determines the performance mode which controls how quickly readings are taken as you slide your finger on the reader The Nav Emulation feature has the following settings Mode Description HP Higher Performance Requires higher power and drains the battery faster MP Medium Performance Offers the optimal balance between performance and battery life LP Lower Performance Offers the best b...

Page 64: ... default value that should be acceptable to a wide range of users If you move the slider towards Slow you can rest your finger on the reader for a longer period while still being able to tap Tip To disable tapping move the slider all the way over to Fast This effectively disabled tapping since it is impossible to tap that quickly Touch stick Delivers mouse movement in any direction with instant au...

Page 65: ...on board that can be accessed via the WLAN feature Check prior to your departure whether this service is available on your flight Switch your Acer M900 Smartphone off during takeoff and landing as it may interfere with aircraft electronic systems Enter flight mode 1 Access the Comm Manager refer to Comm Manager on page 66 2 Tap Flight Mode ON to turn off all phone Bluetooth and WLAN functions Tip ...

Page 66: ...ication icons at the top of the screen or Start Programs Comm Manager Activate or deactivate connections You can choose to activate one or all connections from the Comm Manager window Each connection icon will be highlighted when turned on Adjust connection settings This section will show you how to adjust detailed settings for your phone wireless and Bluetooth connections Phone connections Once y...

Page 67: ...save Create and edit new phone connections If your country is not listed or you want to create a customized GPRS or CSD connection refer to Creating a new connection in the Phone Data Manager Help menus for detailed informa tion on how to do this Select a network You can set the Acer M900 Smartphone to detect your net work automatically or set it manually Detect a network automatically 1 Tap Start...

Page 68: ...ble your Acer M900 Smart phone will prompt you to choose a network when you activate the WLAN function Select a network and specify whether it will be used primarily for Work or The Internet The Acer M900 Smartphone will save your settings and connect to your chosen network Wireless power management When activated wireless connections use considerable battery power so we recommend customizing powe...

Page 69: ...e the wireless network Refer to the Help menus to guide you through the configuration screens for each setting Edit wireless network connections 1 Tap the Start Settings Connections tab Wi Fi Wireless tab 2 Select a connection from the list 3 Tap Menu Edit 4 Enter all required information to configure the wireless network Refer to the Help menus to guide you through the configuration screens for e...

Page 70: ...vices settings You can also view version information Create new bluetooth connections The simplest way to set up and configure a new Bluetooth connection is to use the Bluetooth Manager 1 Tap Start Settings Connections tab Bluetooth Devices tab 2 Tap Add new device Your Acer M900 Smartphone will search for devices in range 3 Select the device you want to connect to 4 Tap Next and follow all onscre...

Page 71: ...r view and modify these settings yourself if necessary through the Phone Settings screen Tap Start Settings Personal tab Phone Configure caller options You can configure certain caller options to keep control over your incoming and outgoing calls Bar outgoing or incoming calls using call barring choose who to display your identity to with caller ID specify a number to which calls can be forwarded ...

Page 72: ...elect whether to be notified or not when a call is waiting 4 Tap OK to confirm and save Note Refer to the Help menus for more detailed information on adjusting phone settings Choose a profile and ring tone A profile contains settings for alert notification device vol ume ring type and tone 1 Tap Start Programs Phone Sound Profiles There are three profiles 2 Select a profile and use the lists and s...

Page 73: ...number on the Phone screen 2 Tap Menu Save to Contacts 3 Tap New Contact and select whether this is a SIM Contact or Outlook Contact 4 Enter the required information 5 Tap the Notes tab to enter any additional information for the contact 6 Tap OK to save You can choose to save contacts directly to your SIM card This is useful if you use your SIM card with multiple phones and you always need your a...

Page 74: ...han 14 characters will be truncated 1 Tap Start Contacts 2 Tap the internal memory contact you want to save 3 Tap Menu Copy Contact To SIM 4 Edit the information as required 5 Tap OK to save the contact to your SIM card Copy a contact from the SIM card to internal memory 1 Tap Start Contacts 2 Tap the SIM contact you want to save 3 Tap Menu Copy Contact To Contacts 4 Edit the information as requir...

Page 75: ...ice to send the contact to Delete contacts To free up space on either the internal memory or on your SIM card you can delete contacts from your address book 1 Tap Start Contacts 2 Select a contact 3 Tap Menu Delete Contact 4 Tap Yes to permanently delete the contact Assign a ring tone and picture to specific contacts You can assign a specific ringtone and picture to a particular contact so they ar...

Page 76: ... the namecard on the screen Press the Camera button halfway down to focus on the namecard and all the way down to take a photo Tip Before taking the picture the following pointers help to improve recognition quality If the original name card is a landscape design it is recommended to rotate the Acer M900 Smartphone before taking the picture Hold the camera lens 10 to 12 cm above the namecard Move ...

Page 77: ...isting picture of a namecard Supported formats are BMP JPG and PNG Edit Modify the name card information Delete Delete the selected name card SIM Manager SIM Manager allows you to manage your SIM phonebook and to copy the phonebook entries to Contacts To start SIM Man ager tap Start Programs Phone SIM Manager The standard display mode is to show your SIM contacts and Contacts entries at the same t...

Page 78: ...t from to the SIM card You may copy individual contacts multi ple contacts or all contacts To copy all contacts tap the box alongside Name Tap and hold any contact and select Copy to Contact SIM To copy multiple contacts tap the box alongside each contact Tap and hold any contact and select Copy to Contact SIM To copy a single contact tap and hold any contact and select Copy to Contact SIM SMS Man...

Page 79: ...a PC The packaged mini USB sync cable enables you to synchronize the information on your Acer M900 Smartphone with the data on your computer using ActiveSync Plug the mini USB sync cable into the mini USB connector on your Acer M900 Smart phone Plug the USB client connector into an available USB port on your computer Configure USB to PC settings You can enable advanced net working to enhance your ...

Page 80: ...nt tap the entry and then tap Edit to open the appointment entry screen Create tasks Tasks can be set to remind you of specific things you must do and the completion deadlines Create a new task 1 Tap Start Programs Tasks 2 Tap Menu New Task 3 Enter all task information start and due dates and how often to be reminded 4 Tap OK to confirm and save To edit an appointment tap the entry and then tap Me...

Page 81: ...Start Windows Live 1 Tap Start Programs Windows Live 2 Sign in with your email address and password and your con tacts list appears Multimedia playback Your Acer M900 Smartphone comes supplied with a variety of programs that you can use to enjoy multimedia content FM Tuner FM Tuner allows you to listen to your favorite local radio sta tions and save them to an easily accessible list of favorites T...

Page 82: ...vorite radio stations To add a favorite select the position in the list that you d like to add the favorite at and tap to open the frequency allocation window Enter the frequency using the keyboard Important There are restrictions on the range of frequencies that may be legally listened to in many countries The FM Tuner on your Acer M900 Smartphone has three predefined geographical regions EUROPE ...

Page 83: ...o play it in Win dows Media Player Streaming Player Steaming Player allows you to view streamed video off the Internet directly on your phone If you try to open an audio or movie video that is not supported by Microsoft Windows Media Player for example RTSP or HTTP the system will automatically switch to Streaming Player Alternatively tap Start Programs Multimedia Streaming Player to manually laun...

Page 84: ...ctions allow your Acer M900 Smart phone to download the latest GPS data If there is more than one connection available the system will automatically select the best connection in the following order Sync connection to PC WLAN GPRS not supported when roaming The system will update GPS data automatically based on a schedule Check the automatic update checkbox Set the date and time You will see the e...

Page 85: ...ounds If you adjust the volume during a call the speaker vol ume will be adjusted Configure start menu programs You can select the programs you most frequently use and put them in the Start menu as shortcuts 1 Tap Start Settings Personal tab Menus 2 Select the programs to appear in the Start menu from the list 3 Tap OK to confirm and save Configure sounds and notifications You can specify sounds t...

Page 86: ...cklight to turn on and off when your Acer M900 Smartphone is running on battery power 3 Tap the External Power tab Select the timing of the back light to turn on or off when your Acer M900 Smartphone is running on external power 4 Tap the Backlight Level tab Adjust the backlight brightness level and automatic level selection options 5 Tap OK to confirm and save Tip Backlight settings greatly affec...

Page 87: ...e Adjust microphone volume You can adjust the microphone volume level and activate the Automatic Gain Control AGC feature 1 Tap Start Settings System tab Microphone 2 Move the slider to adjust the microphone volume 3 Tap OK to confirm and save Configure regional settings You can adjust regional settings for number currency date and time formats to match those used in your country 1 Tap Start Setti...

Page 88: ... have installed you can not remove programs installed during manufacture 1 Tap Start Settings System tab Remove Programs 2 Tap the program you want to remove from the list 3 Tap Remove and the program will be uninstalled Configure screen options You can change orientation align the screen enable ClearType and adjust text size to make viewing your Acer M900 Smartphone as comfortable as possible 1 T...

Page 89: ...one to get a fresh start similar to rebooting your computer All data and settings information are retained after resetting Important To reduce risking damage to your Acer M900 Smartphone only use the supplied stylus to reset the device Using the tip of your stylus lightly press the Reset button inside the hole on the side of your Acer M900 Smartphone Cold boot A cold boot will clear the RAM of you...

Page 90: ...e Clean boot Warning You should only perform a clean boot when all other reset options have failed to restore your Acer M900 Smartphone to an operational state A clean boot will restore your Acer M900 Smartphone to the state it was when you got it from the factory Warning This will erase all your personal information any contacts stored on your phone and any programs you installed ...

Page 91: ...the empty textbox Tap OK to pro ceed If your screen is not responding to stylus input Press the reset button while hold ing the power button down When you see the Acer screen press and hold the Record button You will see a screen asking you to confirm the clean boot press the camera button to confirm If you do not press the camera button your Acer M900 Smartphone will reboot to as normal ...

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Page 93: ...he side of the unit When the headset is plugged in all audio is routed to the headset and the speakers are turned off To answer an incoming call press the silver button on the microphone Adjust the volume with the integrated volume wheel End the call by pressing the silver button again Use a Bluetooth headset Your Acer M900 Smartphone s Bluetooth functions make it fully compatible with all Bluetoo...

Page 94: ...cer M900 Smartphone around with you at all times In ideal conditions Bluetooth range is up to 10 metres or 30 feet Use your Acer M900 Smartphone as a modem When connected to your PC your Acer M900 Smartphone can function as a modem via GPRS or UMTS You can also use a USB connection or the Bluetooth function of your Acer M900 Smartphone to connect to your PC or lap top and act as a modem You must f...

Page 95: ...one will dial the ISP number specified to establish a connection Use a USB connection 1 Close ActiveSync if it is running This helps Internet sharing to function properly 2 Tap Start Programs Internet Sharing 3 Select USB from the PC connec tion drop down menu 4 Select your network connection type from the network connec tion drop down menu 5 Tap Connect Your Acer M900 Smartphone will now act as a...

Page 96: ... tab and check Make this device visible to other devices Ensure that your computer s Bluetooth adapter is switched on Open Bluetooth Places and click Add then follow the steps of the Add Bluetooth Device Wizard Double click on your Acer M900 Smartphone device name ...

Page 97: ...own passkey when requested and enter a passkey Your Acer M900 Smartphone will ask to allow pairing and for the Passkey Enter the same code you entered above and tap OK Windows will automatically connect to your Acer M900 Smartphone and detect what services are available ...

Page 98: ...artphone features a memory expansion slot that accepts a micro SD card to expand memory and stor age capacity Open the micro SD reader cover and insert the micro SD card into the slot Make sure the gold connectors are facing upwards Push the card in until it clicks into place ...

Page 99: ...hat the device volume set ting is not muted Tapany of the icons at the top of the Home screen Check that the volume control is not at its lowest setting Touch screen Why is the touch screen not responding to my stylus taps The screen may have lost its align ment Go to Start Settings Sys tem tab Screen to re align the screen Multimedia files Why can t I view my picture files You may be trying to vi...

Page 100: ...the system back to its default fac tory settings Perform a clean boot Refer to Clean boot on page 90 for more information What should I do if the system stops functioning normally or crashes Perform a reset Refer to Soft reset on page 89 for more infor mation Power I couldn t turn on the device The battery power may be depleted Recharge the device Refer to Charge the battery on page 17 for more in...

Page 101: ...veSync set tings when connected via USB nei ther Wi Fi nor GPRS 3G is used 2 If Wi Fi is enabled check the Wi Fi settings from Start Settings Con nections tab Comm Manager when Wi Fi is enabled GPRS 3G will not be used Note You might need to log into the wire less environment 3 If you are using a GPRS 3G network check the settings from Start Set tings Connections Page Connec tions If the Acer M900...

Page 102: ... touchscreen 800 x 480 resolution 65K color support Microsoft ClearType technology for clearer crisper font display Multimedia CD quality stereo output Mini USB microphone output Mono speaker 0 5 W max Omni directional microphone Formats supported Type Formats Audio playback WMA MP3 WAV AAC AMR Ringtone SP MIDI MIDI MMF AMR AWB RMI MP3 AAC Video recording 3GP MPEG 4 H 263 AVI WMV Video playback 3G...

Page 103: ...00 000 pixel for Video Telephony front 5 megapixel auto focus rear Expansion Micro SD memory card slot up to 8 GB Battery High density rechargeable 1530 mAh Lithium Polymer battery changeable Battery life Up to 4 hours 3G call talk time with backlight off Up to 6 hours 2G call talk time with backlight off Up to 5 hours of GPS usage Up to 15 hours of Pocket PC usage 245 hours standby time WDCDMA 27...

Page 104: ...usly dam aged Slots and openings are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the product and to pro tect it from overheating These openings must not be blocked or covered The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface This product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register or in a built in installation un...

Page 105: ...s have adjusted Do not listen to music at high volumes for extended periods Do not increase the volume to block out noisy sur roundings Decrease the volume if you can t hear people speaking near you Battery information This product uses a Lithium Polymer battery Do not use it in a humid wet and or corrosive environment Do not put store or leave your product in or near a heat source in a high tempe...

Page 106: ...arge over time If the battery is completely discharged it may take a few minutes before the charging indicator appears on the display or before any calls can be made Use the battery only for its intended purpose Never use any charger or battery that is damaged Do not short circuit the battery Accidental short circuiting can occur when a metallic object such as a coin clip or pen causes direct conn...

Page 107: ...nal safety information Your device and its enhancements may contain small parts Keep them out of the reach of small children Operating environment Warning For safety reasons turn off all wireless or radio transmit ting devices when using your Acer x960 Smartphone device under the following conditions These devices may include but are not limited to wireless LAN WLAN Bluetooth and or 3G Remember to...

Page 108: ...inade quately protected medical devices Consult a physician or the manufacturer of the medical device to determine if they are adequately shielded from external RF energy or if you have any questions Switch off your device in health care facilities when any regulations posted in these areas instruct you to do so Hospitals or health care facilities may be using equipment that could be sensitive to ...

Page 109: ...operating properly Do not store or carry flammable liquids gases or explosive materials in the same compartment as the device its parts or enhancements For vehicles equipped with an air bag remember that air bags inflate with great force Do not place objects including installed or portable wireless equipment in the area over the air bag or in the air bag deployment area If in vehicle wireless equi...

Page 110: ... the device where blasting is in progress Emergency calls Important Wireless phones including this device operate using radio signals wireless networks landline networks and user programmed functions Because of this connections in all conditions cannot be guaranteed You should never rely solely on any wireless device for essential communications like medi cal emergencies To make an emergency call ...

Page 111: ...and ensure utmost protection of the global environment please recycle For more information on the Waste from Electrical and Electronics Equipment WEEE regulations visit http www acer group com public Sustainability sustainability01 htm Mercury advisory For projectors or electronic products containing an LCD CRT monitor or display Lamp s inside this product contain mercury and must be recy cled or ...

Page 112: ...e phone or other small electronic device 3 DO be careful not to drop your Acer M900 Smartphone or subject it to any strong impact Do not place your Acer M900 Smartphone in your back pocket 4 DO NOT expose your Acer M900 Smartphone to extreme temperatures For example do not leave your Acer M900 Smartphone on the dashboard of a car on a hot day or when temperatures are below freezing point Also keep...

Page 113: ...e pixels may occasionally misfire or appear as black or red dots This has no effect on the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction Radio device regulatory notice Note Regulatory information below is for models with wireless LAN and or Bluetooth only General This product complies with the radio frequency and safety standards of any country or region in which it has been approved for wi...

Page 114: ...European Council s recom mended limit for mobile telephones is the Specific Absorption Rate SAR This SAR limit is 2 0 W kg averaged over 10 g of body tissue It meets the requirements of the International Commission on Non Ionizing Radiation Protection ICNIRP and was included in the European Standard EN 50360 for mobile radio devices The SAR regulation for mobile telephones is in line with European...

Page 115: ...ause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interfer ence will not occur in a particular installation If this equip ment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the inter ference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or r...

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Page 117: ... on screeen options 31 putting on hold 31 rejecting 31 swapping between 31 using the on screen dial pad 26 camera editing photo 59 icons and indicators 55 information 103 shooting a video 57 supported formats 57 switching cameras in a video call 31 taking a photo 57 turning on and off 31 clock and alarms 87 connecting to a PC 79 connections managing 71 connectivity 103 contacts adding and editing ...

Page 118: ... management 68 profiles 72 Q QWERTY keyboard 38 R regional settings 87 ring tones 72 S safety regulations 104 screen options 88 SD card 98 information 103 SIM Card Entering PIN Code 18 Installing 15 SIM toolkit 76 software list 104 removing 88 sounds and notifications 85 speakerphone 32 specifications 102 Start menu 85 status icons 51 stylus 35 symbol key 40 system certificates 86 T tasks 80 troub...

Page 119: ...119 the voice call screen 28 volume adjusting 85 W Windows Media Player 81 WLAN settings 68 word completion 40 ...