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Index

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back-up your SD card

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Car Mount kit

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customer support

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Features

audio

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battery pack

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connectivity

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display

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expansion

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Resetting

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system tour

front and real panels

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left and right panels

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top and bottom panels

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travel companion features

ergonomics

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Summary of Contents for v200 Series

Page 1: ...Acer v200 Series Travel Companion User Manual ...

Page 2: ...e prior written permission of Acer Inc DISCLAIMER AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY Acer and its subsidiaries makes no representations or warranties either expressed or implied with respect to the contents here of and specifically disclaims the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose Acer and its subsidiar ies assume no responsibility for any damage or loss resulting fr...

Page 3: ...00 Series Travel Companion safely 17 Troubleshooting your Acer v200 Series Travel Companion 20 Resetting your Acer v200 Series 20 FAQs 22 Customer support 23 System specifications 24 Performance 24 Display 24 Audio 24 USB connector 24 Expansion 24 Battery 24 Design and ergonomics 25 Environmental specifications 25 Information for your safety and comfort 26 Appendix A Regulation safety notices 31 F...

Page 4: ...2 Contents EN EN ...

Page 5: ...S coverage Intuitive and Intelligent Navigation software Mobile design Compact and lightweight body makes it easy for users to carry it anywhere while driving or hiking Car mount kit for multi vehicle usage windshield mounting On the road recharging via the car charger and USB cable Battery life Navigation software usage 3 hours Ergonomic features 3 5 QVGA Transmissive with micro reflective TMR wi...

Page 6: ... purchasing the Acer v200 Series Travel Companion The Acer v200 Series Travel Companion box contains all of the items listed below Acer v200 Series Travel Companion unit Car mount kit Car pedestal Actual product might differ slightly from the illustrations Car Cradle ...

Page 7: ...tional accessories Some optional accessories are standard accessories on some Acer v200 Series Travel Companion External GPS antenna GNS TMC receiver applicable to model v210 only The car charger should be plugged into the GNS TMC module when you want to use it The GNS TMC module draws its power from the car charger and is not powered by the Acer v200 Series Travel Companion For more ...

Page 8: ...n is only available to model v210 only Report any product defects or missing items to the place of purchase immediately Save the boxes and packing materials for future use Some models may include optional accessories that might not be shown in the above illustrations Please check with your dealer for more details ...

Page 9: ...nels No Component Description 1 LED Indicator Display the status of the device Green Power on Red Battery low Orange Battery charging 2 3 5 TFT LCD Finger tap Touch screen Displays the navigation software of your Acer v200 Series 3 Soft Reset button Use to restore the device in the event the device stop responding See Performing a soft reset on page 20 for more details 4 Battery switch Use to do a...

Page 10: ...Card allowing you to add more memory install add on applications or use audio or text files stored on it with internal applications You can also use expansion cards to back up data from your Acer v200 Series 2 Volume control switch Push up to increase the volume of the speaker push down to decrease the volume of the speaker 3 Power button Press to turn your Acer v200 Series on if it is off and ret...

Page 11: ...bel Description 1 mini USB connector Connects your device to a car charger to charge the built in battery 2 Earphone jack Connects to audio line out devices earphones 3 Slots for car cradle Connects to the car cradle of the Car Mount kit ...

Page 12: ...adle 2 Adjustment joint Can be adjusted in eight directions 3 Flexible rod Can be adjusted to further enhance the viewing comfort of the device 4 Suction cup Fixes the car pedestal on the selected mounting area 5 Suction cup release tab Pull to release the vacuum seal of the suction cup 6 Suction cup locking lever Secures the vacuum seal of the car pedestal ...

Page 13: ...ehicle See To set up the device on your vehicle on page 11 more info Set up the Acer v200 Series Travel Companion on your vehicle The Acer v200 Series Travel Companion comes with a Car mount kit and a car charger with which you can set up your device on your vehicle You can choose to position the Car mount kit on the windshield using the suction cup or on the dashboard using the self adhesive powe...

Page 14: ...eat reflective shield embedded in the windshield This may in some cases obstruct the GPS signal reception If you encounter this problem in your vehicle you need to purchase an external GPS antenna For more information contact your local Acer dealer ...

Page 15: ...c connector refer to the Acer v200 Series Travel Companion Starter Guide 1 Clean the mounting surface with a glass cleaner and a clean cotton cloth 2 If the ambient temperature is below 15 C 60 F warm the mounting area and the suction cup e g with a hair dryer to ensure a strong suction bond 3 Install the Car pedestal on the selected area a Fix the suction cup to the selected area with the locking...

Page 16: ...12 EN EN 4 Insert the Map SD card into the device 5 Dock the device on the car cradle ...

Page 17: ...to the Accessories position Consult your vehicle owner s manual The power LED indicator lights up orange during charging You can start using it once it is mounted in your vehicle and connected to the cigarette lighter However it is recommended to charge your device to full capacity before using it the first time When charging the device don t switch off the battery switch ...

Page 18: ...ware program Using this program requires that users load the digital maps available in the Map SD card included with the device To insert a storage card Hold the device securely then push the card into the slot until you hear an audible system sound this will signal that the card is already properly seated within the slot The card is secure when it is not protruding from the slot Correct SD card u...

Page 19: ... the device securely then push against the top of the card as if you were pushing it further into the slot letting the card spring out An audible system sound will signal that the card has been released Gently remove the card from the slot ...

Page 20: ...nnector on the bottom of your Acer v200 Series 2 Plug the car charger to the lighter outlet and charge the device for at least 4 hours See Car Mount Kit on page 8 for more instruction on mounting your device Power LED status during charging Charging LED indicator steady orange Charging complete LED indicator steady green Note The battery switch should be turned on when you are charging your device...

Page 21: ...bag inflates with great force DO NOT mount the device in the area over the air bag or in the air bag deployment area Although reasonable attempt has been made to ensure that the database in your Acer v200 Series Travel Companion is accurate such information may change from time to time The Acer v200 Series Travel Companion database does not include any of the following 1 Legal restrictions such as...

Page 22: ...e newer vehicle models may have a heat reflective shield embedded in the windshield This may in some cases obstruct the GPS signal reception If you encounter this problem in your vehicle you need to purchase an external GPS antenna For more information contact your local Acer dealer The heating and cooling cycle of a vehicle s interior will in some cases loosen the adhesion of the suction cup Chec...

Page 23: ...in bodily injury and or damage to the device The use of unauthorized accessories will also void your warranty Never attempt to disassemble repair or make any modification to your device Refer all repair needs to your local Acer dealer Cleaning your Acer v200 Series Travel Companion Use a damp soft dry cloth to wipe the device s casing not the display screen Never use organic solvents such as benze...

Page 24: ...tons on the screen Performing a soft reset A soft reset allows your Acer v200 Series to get a fresh start similar to rebooting a computer All records and entries are retained after a soft reset To perform a soft reset 1 Make sure that your device is turn on 2 On the rear panel of you device use a pen or the tip of the paper clip and press on the reset button to execute a soft reset ...

Page 25: ...n you do a hard reset The device will then sync with the GPS time after receiving the GPS signal Never perform a hard reset unless a soft reset does not correct your problem To perform a hard reset follow the instructions below On the rear panel of you device slide the battery switch down and up again to hard reset your device See illustration below ...

Page 26: ...ndard TTFF time to get a GPS fix This is due to the nature of the GPS algorithm and rotational velocity between the satellites and planet Earth and deemed normal and is not the fault of your Acer v200 Series Travel Companion device How do I restore the system back to its default factory settings Performing a restore to factory default settings requires you to access the Navigation software setting...

Page 27: ...onal Acer website Go to http global acer com support If the problem still persists you will need technical assistance Refer to http global acer com about webmaster htm website for information on how and where to contact an Acer Service Centers available in your area Product warranty Refer to the Acer v200 Series Travel Companion Warranty Booklet for details on the warranty coverage of your Acer v2...

Page 28: ...5 QVGA Transmissive with micro reflective TMR with touch panel 320 x 240 resolution 65536 64K color support Audio Built in 1W speaker 3 5 mm stereo earphone jack USB connector 5 pin mini USB connector charger USB power rating 5V 1A Expansion SD MMC slot for navigation software and maps Battery Rechargeable 1100 mAh Li Ion battery Battery life Navigation software usage 3 hours 4 hour charging time ...

Page 29: ... Power switch Volume control switch Software reset button Battery switch Environmental specifications Temperature Operating 0 to 40 Celsius Storage 10 to 60 Celsius Relative Humidity non condensing 20 to 90 RH Specifications Dimensions Length 95 mm Height 79 mm Depth 25 mm Weight 172 g ...

Page 30: ...rotect 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 unless proper ventilation is provided Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots as they ...

Page 31: ...ed technician to restore the product to normal condition Battery This product uses a Lithium Ion 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 temperature location in strong direct sunlight in a microwave oven or in a pressurized container and do not expose it to temperatures over 60 C 140 F Failure to fo...

Page 32: ...d petroleum gas such as propane or butane and areas where the air contains chemicals or particles such as grain dust or metal powders Disposal instructions Do not throw this electronic device into the trash when discarding To minimize pollution and ensure utmost protection of the global environment please recycle For more information on the Waste from Electrical and Electronics Equipment WEEE regu...

Page 33: ...ing hours wearing incorrect glasses or contact lenses glare excessive room lighting poorly focused screens very small typefaces and low contrast displays could stress your eyes The following sections provide suggestions on how to reduce eyestrain Eyes Rest your eyes frequently Give your eyes regular breaks by looking away from the monitor and focusing on a distant point Blink frequently to keep yo...

Page 34: ...30 EN EN Note For more information please refer to Appendix A Regulation safety notices on page 31 ...

Page 35: ... the device off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the device and receiver Connect the device into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio television technician for help Not...

Page 36: ...rs canadiens Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB 003 du Canada Declaration of Conformity for EU countries Hereby Acer declares that this notebook PC series is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999 5 EC Please visit http global acer com products pda reg index htm for complete documents Compliant with Russian regul...

Page 37: ... cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation The following local manufacturer importer is responsible for this declaration Product name PDA Model number v200 Machine type v200 SKU number v2xxx x 0 9 a z or A Z Name of responsible party Acer America Corporation Address of responsible party 2641 Orchard ...

Page 38: ... all the necessary steps have been taken and are in force to assure that production units of the product will continu compl with the requirements EMC Directive 89 336 EEC amended by 92 31 EEC and 93 68 EEC as attested by conformity with the following harmonized standards EN55022 1998 A1 2000 A2 2003 AS NZS CISPR22 2002 Class B EN55024 1998 A1 2001 A2 2003 EN61000 2 200 Class D EN61000 3 1995 A1 20...

Page 39: ...ount kit 8 customer support 23 F Features audio 24 battery pack 24 connectivity 24 display 24 expansion 24 R Resetting 20 S system tour front and real panels 5 left and right panels 6 top and bottom panels 7 T travel companion features ergonomics 25 ...

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