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1. To launch Backup Restore Insert a storage card into the appropriate slot For instructions on how to insert a Memory Stick refer to page 91 If you will be using either a CompactFlash card or a PC Card attach first your handheld to the expansion sleeve optional accessory sold separately Refer to page 94 for instructions on how to attach the expansion sleeve to your handheld Tap ed Programs and then Backup Restore Note that when you attempt to launch Backup Restore without any storage card available in the system option for that unavailable storage card will be disabled When the selected storage card is removed during the backup or restore process a warning message will pop up 65 6 Using third party applications Backup Restore a 607 Lok at Biz cupi Restore e Bou ok File name hacku Batkup to Backup Restore Backup Restiore Error Storage card iS removed Restore js Error Storage card is terminated abnormally Tap removed Backup is ok to reset Your machine terminated abnormally alert Backup Restore About E a E a ontas Inbox lask Backup function The Backup function has two operating modes Normal Backup and Advanced Backup With the Advanced mode you can set to perform an automatic data backup when the system is running on x battery power x being the set battery capacity defined in the Advanced window He Backup Restore a 6 0
2. Connecting to the Internet To create a modem connection to an ISP 56 Doe 58 59 59 60 60 60 60 61 62 63 63 64 66 70 74 75 77 84 84 85 85 86 87 91 91 91 92 93 93 94 95 Jg 101 101 101 102 102 103 103 110 110 xiii To create an Ethernet connection to an ISP 111 Connecting to a network De Sn ER hr es a ee a To create a modem connection to a eee By di de m ewe Seat owe ee ee To create an Ethernet connection to a network 112 Starting aconnection 1 Bua e ee ee eee ee eee ND Ending a connection 4 Ses ee ek Herold Es a a Ge a a a Connecting directly to an email SENEE a asa i Gime e we ae aaa ar ee OS Getting help on connecting a a a a ew ee ee ee ee ee 113 10 Using Microsoft Pocket Internet Explorer 115 Mobile Favorites folder a a a a a ee ee ee ee 115 Favorite links a Ge ner ck a aaa a 115 Mobile favorites 2 a a a a a ee ee ee 116 AvantGo channels lt lt s 8248 2 soe aoe a aoe ewe eee ee a a aa TIF Signing up for AvantGo a a ee ee ee ee ee ee 117 Using Pocket Internet Explorer SY ee rear wae cht ewe es ee we ee S To view mobile favorites and enannels be a eee a GA Se sh es eee a es ee To browse the Internet 2 1 ww ee ee ee ee ee 119 11 Customising your handheld 121 Adjusting handheld settings 2 ee eee ee ee ee 121 Pe
3. Decimal symbol No of decimal places Digit grouping symbol No of digits in group List separators Negative sign symbol Negative number format Display leading zero Measurement system E BF Settings Regional Settings Time sample 3 59 28 PM Time style ummiss tt Time separator AM symbol PM symbol E Set default number and time display formats and other related options Regional Settings Short date 4 1 02 Long date Monday April 01 2002 Short date Date separator Long date dddd MMMM dd yyyy Calendar type Gregorian Calenda 11 Customising your handheld Adjusting handheld settings Remove Programs Remove programs from storage memory Settings Remove Programs Programs in storage memory Macromedia Flash Player 4 for the F Limelink CETravelMate IA Style 14 ScreenShot Gismoasott MobileMap Conduits Pocket Slides Codecity CityTime Ant Mobile Software FlashAssist Adobe Acrobat Reader 1 0 Total storage memory available Sank Adjust memory allocation Screen Align screen and enable the ClearType feature pam Settings Screen 4lign Screen Adjust the touch screen if your device is nok responding accurately to screen taps To do so tap the Align Screen button or press the Action hardware button Align Screen Adjust japut options to improve speed and accuracy 131 11 Customising your handheld Adjusting handheld settings Connecti
4. Pocket Outlook applications Contacts 38 To assign the contact to a category scroll to and tap Categories and select a category from the list In the contact list you can display contacts by category To add notes tap the Notes tab You can enter text draw or create a recording For more information on creating notes see Notes later in this chapter After completing the details tap OK Finding a contact There are four ways to find a contact In the Contact list enter a contact name in the box under the navigation bar To show all contacts again clear text from the box or tap the button to the right of the box In the Contact list tap the category list labeled All Contacts by default and select the type of contact that you want displayed To show all contacts again select All Contacts To view a contact not assigned to a category select None To view the names of companies your contacts work for in the contact list tap View gt By Company The number of contacts that work for that company will be displayed to the right of the company name Tap ita Find enter the contact name select Contacts for the type and then tap Go To use the Contacts summary screen When you tap a contact in the Contact list a summary screen is displayed To change the contact information tap Edit 4 Managing Microsoft Pocket Outlook applications Tasks s foe Contacts Adam Gabor Programmer View contact de
5. contact information Using your handheld s infrared IR port you can quickly share this list with other device users To open Contacts e Press the Contacts Quick button on the front panel of your handheld Contacts will open to the Contacts list 4 Managing Microsoft Pocket Outlook applications Contacts Tr ne Contacts All Contacts ay ab cde fah k Imnjopa rst juvw xyz City Power amp Light 1 Coho Winery 1 Fine Suzan 7027 555 7300 w Contoso Pharmaceuticals 1 Fabrikam Inc 2 Litware Inc 1 Kelley Jill flolitwareinc come Margie s Travel 1 Dresen Kate 650 555 0600 w Trey Research 2 Brown Jo 650 555 3432 w Lee Mark 650 555 1317 w Woodgrove Bank 1 lt None gt 3 New iew Tools E NOTE To change the way information is displayed in the list tap Tools and then Options Creating a contact Tap New Tap to return to the contact list the contact is saved automatically Bg Contacts Name Job title Department Company Work bel Work Fax Work addr E mail Mobile tel F Scroll to see more fields Details E 1 piac 231l2 3l4 sl6 7lalo o J f r maps and directions Tabjajwje r tjyjujijojeji i cAPjajs a f ajhjijk i shift z c v blnjm z AE Notes is a good place Using the input panel enter a name and other contact information You will need to scroll down to see all available fields 37 4 Managing Microsoft
6. New Edit Tools Tap the Pen button and use your stylus like a pen NOTE Some programs that accept writing may not have the Pen button See the documentation for that program to find out how to switch to writing mode To select and edit written text If you want to edit or format written text you must select it first Tap and hold the stylus next to the text you want to select until the insertion point appears Without lifting drag the stylus across the text you want to select If you accidentally write on the screen tap Tools then Undo and try again or Tap the Pen button to deselect it and then drag the stylus across the screen You cut copy and paste written text in the same way you work with typed text a Tap and hold the selected words b Tap an editing command on the pop up menu or tap a command on the Edit menu To convert writing to text e Tap Tools and then Recognize If you want to convert only certain words select them before tapping Recognize on the Tools menu or tap and hold the selected words and then 2 Entering data in your Acer n20 Writing on the screen tap Recognize on the pop up menu If a word is not recognized it is left as writing an Notes a 9 40 tok rae Notes Copy Clear Recognize H Select the text you want o l to convert and tap Recognize on the The writing is turned into pop up menu text H If the conversion is incorrect you can select different word
7. damp cloth to clean your handheld If the surface of the screen becomes soiled clean it with a soft cloth moistened with diluted window cleaning solution Resetting your Acer n20 You may have to perform a reset if your handheld no longer responds to the buttons on the screen Performing a soft reset A soft reset allows your handheld 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 e Using the tip of your stylus lightly press the reset button inside the hole on the rear panel of your handheld Vil First things first Taking care of your Acer n20 viii Performing a hard reset A hard reset will erase all records and entries stored in your handheld Never perform a hard reset unless a soft reset does not correct your problem When you perform your next ActiveSync operation you can restore any data that you previously synchronised to your computer To perform a hard reset do the following Detach the battery pack from your handheld Refer to To uninstall the battery pack on page 9 for instructions Slide up the hard reset switch located on the right side of the battery bay a then slide it down again b a ib After resetting your handheld reinstall the battery pack in its bay Refer to To install the battery pack on page 8 for instructions NOTE When you perform a hard reset the current date and time are retain
8. gt Programs Follow the onscreen instructions The first synchronisation process will automatically begin when you finish using the wizard After your first synchronisation take a look at Calendar Contacts and Tasks on your handheld You ll notice that information you ve stored in Microsoft Outlook on your computer has been copied to your handheld and you didn t have to type a word Disconnect your handheld from your computer and you re ready to go Once you have set up ActiveSync and completed the first synchronisation process you can initiate synchronisation from your handheld To do so on your handheld tap Ag then tap ActiveSync NOTE Ifyou have a wireless LAN card you can synchronise remotely from your handheld For Acer n20w models you can use the built in IEEE 802 11b WLAN adapter Command interface 14 Hardware buttons and the stylus Your handheld has hardware buttons that control actions and scroll functions and a stylus for selecting items and entering information On your handheld the stylus replaces the mouse 1 Getting started Command interface e Tap Touch the screen once with the stylus to open items and select options e Drag Hold the stylus on the screen and drag across the screen to select text and images Drag in a list to select multiple items e 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
9. purchase and configure an Ethernet card that is compatible with your handheld 1 Follow steps 1 to 6 on page 111 2 From the My network card connects to list select Work Starting a connection To start the connection simply start using one of the following programs Your handheld will automatically begin connecting Once connected you can e Send and receive email messages by using Inbox Before you can use Inbox you need to provide the information it needs to communicate with the email server For instructions see Connecting directly to an email server on page 113 e Visit Web and WAP pages by using Pocket Internet Explorer For more information refer to 10 Using Microsoft Pocket Internet Explorer on page 115 e Send and receive instant messages with MSN Messenger For more information refer to MSN Messenger on page 55 Ending a connection To disconnect do any of the following e When connected via cable or cradle detach your handheld from the cable or cradle e When connected via Infrared move your handheld away from the computer 112 9 Getting connected Connecting directly to an email server e When connected via dial up or VPN tap the Connection icon l on your navigation bar and then tap End e When connected via a network Ethernet card remove the card from your handheld Connecting directly to an email server You can set up a connection to an email server so that you can se
10. 19 2002 z GMT 8 Pacific US eso 3 19 2002 Taam Setting brightness level higher than normal brightness while on battery power will substantially reduce battery life Super Bright Normal Bright Power Save Backlight OFF Battery Power External Power Contigure Adjust power settings to conserve power E BF Settings Backlight On external power oO Turn off backlight if device is not used For g Turn on backlight when a button is pressed or the screen is tapped Battery Power External Power Adjust power settings to conserve power E lt Description gt sAr wes lt Description gt sMTwTes lt Description gt Se Ww TFS lt Description gt SHET W TFS 127 11 Customising your handheld Adjusting handheld settings Memory Adjust allocation of storage and main memory Total storage card memory 92 39 MB Memory Storage Car z 7 Memory is managed automatically To Storage Card Running Program List temporarily adjust the allocation of storage and program memory move the slider ActiveSync Total main memory 31 15 MB Calendar Storage Program IA ScreenShot ar storage card Running proaras Allocated 15 59 MB Allocated 15 56 MB Inuse 5 56 MB Inuse 8 52 MB imag ates Free 10 03MB Free 7 04MB _ Eidllarge files using storage memory Activate Stop Main Storage Card Running Programs E Main Storage Card Running Programs Remove
11. After completing the details tap OK TIP If you select Remind me in an appointment your handheld will remind you according to the options set in f Settings Personal tab Sounds amp Reminders To use the Calendar summary screen When you tap an appointment in Calendar a summary screen is displayed To change the appointment tap Edit 35 4 Managing Microsoft Pocket Outlook applications Contacts Contacts 36 rT tf fig Calendar Lunch w Adam 12 00p 1 00p Sun 3 6 2000 Corner Cate Remember portfolio Edit Tools Tap to change appointment Creating a meeting request You can use Calendar to set up meetings with users of Outlook or Pocket Outlook The meeting request will be created automatically and sent when you synchronise Inbox or when you connect to your email server Indicate how you want meeting requests sent by tapping Tools and then Options If you send and receive email messages through ActiveSync select ActiveSync To schedule a meeting Create an appointment In the appointment details hide the input panel and then tap Attendees From the list of email addresses you ve entered in Contacts select the meeting attendees The meeting notice is created automatically and placed in the Outbox folder For more information on sending and receiving meeting requests see the Help menu of Calendar and Inbox in your handheld Contacts maintains a list of your friends and colleagues
12. Select the Full Screen View command from the View menu e Tap the Full Screen View icon on the toolbar e Press in the center of your handheld s Directional pad In this view the selected image is maximized so that the entire screen is used to display it If you tap on an image while in Full Screen View you will be returned to the previous view mode You can do the following in Full Screen view e Press your handheld s Directional pad right to display the next image in the current folder Pressing it left will display the previous image e Press your handheld s Directional pad up to zoom in on the currently displayed image or press down to zoom out Previous Next Image These two commands and the Previous Image icon on the toolbar is only available in Select view It selects the image previous to or next to the current image sequentially in the current folder for display Zoom In Zoom Out This command and the Zoom In icon the left most icon on the toolbar for Select View is only available in Select view Each time you select this command the current image is incrementally magnified or reduced 6 Using third party applications IA Album LE Actual Size This command and the Actual Size icon on the toolbar is only available in Select view When you select this command the current image will be displayed in its actual size that is a one to one pixel ratio Auto Rotate If this command is selected images will automat
13. access its rear panel Slide the battery release switch to the Unlock position a then pull out the battery pack from its bay b 1 Getting started Preparing to use your Acer n20 10 gt IMPORTANT Do not remove the battery pack for more than 30 minutes unless you intend to use the expansion sleeve otherwise you risk losing all data on the internal memory of your handheld Connecting the cradle The cradle that comes with your handheld enables you to charge your handheld as well as synchronise the information on your handheld with those in your computer using ActiveSync technology To connect the cradle Connect the AC adapter cord to the power socket at the back of the cradle Plug the AC adapter into any AC current outlet 1 Getting started Preparing to use your Acer n20 Charging your Acer n20 For initial use you need to charge your handheld for three hours After that you can charge it for a few minutes each day to recharge the battery to full capacity Normally you can use your handheld for eight straight hours of operation before you need to recharge the battery To charge your Acer n20 You use the cradle to charge your handheld Connect the AC adapter connector to the power socket at the back of the cradle then plug the other end of the AC adapter into any AC current outlet Insert your handheld into the cradle The bottom edge of your handheld should align smoothly with the cradle when it is inse
14. bits HEX requires 10 hexadecimal numbers with an upper limit of 10 hexadecimal value from 0 9 and from A F 128 bits HEX requires 26 hexadecimal values with an upper limit of 26 hexadecimal numbers from 0 9 and from A F NOTE For HEX keys when you enter an out of range character you will be prompted to enter the correct character e Transmission Rate Select a transmission rate option Fixed 1 Mbps Fixed 2 Mbps Fixed 5 5 Mbps Fixed 11 Mbps Auto Select 1 or 2 Mbps Fully Auto Choose this option to automatically adjust the transfer speed recommended e Power Saving mode Select or clear the check box to enable or disable the power saving mode When you are in the 802 11 Ad Hoc mode you cannot enable the power saving mode Scan page Use this page to scan and select available Access Point and 802 11 Ad Hoc networks HG settings 04 26 GD IEEE 807 11b WLAN P e Rescan Tap this button to view all available 802 11 networks 108 9 Getting connected Wireless communication BSSID SSID A wireless network is identified by its BSSID and SSID Double tap an item in the BSSID column to select the AP 801 11 Ad Hoc network you want to connect to The Link page of the selected network will be displayed When operating under the 801 11 Ad Hoc mode the SSID must be the same among stations so that computers can communicate properly within the LAN Signal Percentage values i
15. different folder in which to save the screen capture file tap the Change button next to the Folder field and select the desired folder in the screen that appears NOTE In the bottom half of the screen the default location for the screen capture file My Documents folder is automatically specified If you want to specify a different filename prefix or suffix tap the Change button next to the Filename field and make the desired change NOTE In the bottom half of the screen a default filename for the screen capture file is automatically specified By default the name iasnap001 will be given to the first screen capture file the next screen capture file would be sequentially named iasnap002 etc Specify the desired format in the Select the capture file format field When finished tap OK in the upper right corner This will return you to the previous screen By default screen capture files will be saved in the Bitmap bmp format You can optionally choose to save screen capture files in the jpeg or gif format e JPEG format is suitable for saving a screen on which a photo or video is displayed e GIF can produce the smallest file size when used to store regular screen shots Tap OK Capturing screens As long as the Enable Screen Capture check box is selected and IA Album LE is running even in the background you can perform a screen capture anytime you want by simply pressing the capture button you have sp
16. on the Start Here screen Click the buttons on the left pane to install each of the individual applications e Outlook 2000 recommended e ActiveSync 3 5 After installation the ActiveSync icon will appear on your computer s system tray on the lower right hand corner of the screen Refer to the ActiveSync software online Help for information on how to use the software If at any time you would like to restart this setup program simply re insert the CD into the CD ROM drive Installing the battery pack Your Acer n20 uses a removable and rechargeable Lithium polymer battery pack Refer to the succeeding section for instructions on how to install the battery pack to your handheld To install the battery pack Turn the handheld over to access its rear panel Check that the battery release switch is in the Unlock position Slide down the hard reset switch located on the right side of the battery bay 4 1 Getting started Preparing to use your Acer n20 IMPORTANT You will only need to slide down the hard reset switch for the initial installation of the battery pack There is no need to use this switch for subsequent battery pack reinstallation unless you intend to perform a hard reset For more information on performing a hard reset refer to page viii Insert the battery pack into the battery bay a then slide the battery release switch to Lock position b To uninstall the battery pack Turn the handheld over to
17. programs to free storage memory Remove programs to free storage memory Eind large Files using storage memory E Eind large files using storage memory E Microphone Enable or disable the AGC Automatic Gain Control function volume control when making an audio recording 9 Settings 309 G Microphone AGC Enable or disable Automatic Gain Control AGC function Enable O Disable MIC Volume 128 11 Customising your handheld Adjusting handheld settings Power Define settings to minimise power consumption ia Settings Power Main battery Lilon Battery power remaining On battery power C Turn off device if not use For On external power O Turn off device if not E minutes use for Adjust backlight settings to conserve power 129 11 Customising your handheld Adjusting handheld settings 130 Regional Settings Appearance samples Time 3 58 45 PM Short date 4 1 02 Long date Monday April 01 2002 Positive numbers 123 456 789 00 Negative numbers 123 456 769 00 Positive currency 123 456 789 00 Negative currency 123 456 789 00 ater arene Tne oats qx3 59 Regional Settings Currency symbol Currency symbol position a1 1 Decimal symbol No of decimal places Digit grouping symbol No of digits in group Negative number format 1 1 T x Universal currency symbol Currency Regional Settings
18. set up an account and sign in In the Tools menu tap Options In the Accounts tab enter your Passport or Exchange account information To sign in tap the sign in screen and enter your email address and password NOTE If you already use MSN Messenger on your computer your contacts will show up on your handheld without being added again Working with contacts The MSN Messenger window shows all of your messenger contacts at a glance divided into Online and Not Online categories From this view while connected you can chat send a email block the contact from chatting with you or delete contacts from your list using the pop up menu 5 Managing Microsoft Pocket PC 2002 companion programs MSN Messenger i i MSN Messenger a 5 09 x Kim Akers Online 2 Online A Adar Barr 4 Jo Tap a contact to start a chat ot Randall Away Not Online 4 Richard Bready 4 David Hodgson E Tie 1 Send Mail Tima woodgrovebank c Elites Tap and hold to display Delete Contact a pop up menu of actions Properties e To see others online without being seen in the Tools menu tap My Status and select Appear Offline e If you block a contact you will appear offline but will remain on the blocked contact s list e To unblock a contact tap and hold the contact then tap Unblock on the pop up menu Chatting with contacts 1 Tap a contact name to open a chat window 2 Enter your message in the text entry are
19. the information on your computer with the information on your handheld Synchronisation compares the data on your handheld with your computer and updates the information on both locations This will then served as a backup file in case something happens to your handheld 1 Getting started Preparing to use your Acer n20 num BR W The following instructions tells you how to install the ActiveSync software Important installation notes e Before installing ActiveSync make sure that your handheld cradle is not yet connected to your computer Connect the cradle only after you have finished installing ActiveSync e If you don t have Microsoft Outlook 98 installed please install Microsoft Outlook 2000 now e It is recommended that users choosing to install Outlook 2000 from this CD do so before installing ActiveSync e Do not copy the ActiveSync files to your computer s hard disk You must use the Acer n20 Handheld Companion CD to place the files in their proper locations and to decompress the files To install the Microsoft ActiveSync software Exit any open programs including those that run at startup and disable any virus scanning software Insert the Acer n20 Handheld Companion CD into the computer s CD ROM drive The CD s welcome page appears Click the animated forward icon to go to the next screen Click the Start Here tab on the right side of the screen Read the instructions and installation notes indicated
20. the input panel enter typed text into the document For more information on entering typed text see Using the input panel on page 19 5 Managing Microsoft Pocket PC 2002 companion programs Pocket Word e To format existing text and to edit text first select the text You can select text as you do in a Word document using your stylus instead of the mouse to drag through the text you want to select e You can search a document to find text by tapping Edit and then Find Replace Tap to return to the Tap and hold to see a document list changes are pop up menu of actions saved automatically EF Pocket Wem fed Cut Copy Weeting nat Clear Format Paragraph Tap to change formatting options Tap to format text 1231 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 Tabja wje r t yjujijojeji 1 cAPja sjajflajh ijkjij Shift z x cjv b njm Z cujan l o eltel New Edit iew Tools Ej Tap to show or hide the toolbar Writing mode In writing mode use your stylus to write directly on the screen Ruled lines are displayed as a guide and the zoom magnification is greater than in typing mode to allow you to write more easily For more information on writing and selecting writing see Writing on the screen on page 21 51 5 Managing Microsoft Pocket PC 2002 companion programs Pocket Word 52 With Space button selected drag to insert space An arrow appears showing the space direction and siz
21. you want it To remove the split tap View and then Remove Split e Show and hide rows and columns To hide a hidden row or column a Select a cell in the row or column you want to hide b Tap Format then Row or Column and then Hide To show a hidden row or column a Tap Tools then Go To b Type a reference that is in the hidden row or column c Tap Format then Row or Column and then Unhide MSN Messenger MSN Messenger on your handheld is an instant messaging program that lets you e See who is online e Send and receive instant messages e Have instant message conversations with groups of contacts For more information on using MSN Messenger tap b i then tap Help from the fj menu d gt Programs gt MSN Messenger 55 5 Managing Microsoft Pocket PC 2002 companion programs MSN Messenger 56 Requirements to use MSN Messenger e Microsoft Passport account or a Microsoft Exchange email account e Passport to use MSN Messenger Service If you have a Hotmail or MSN account you already have a Passport Once you have obtained either a Microsoft Passport or a Microsoft Exchange account you are ready to set up your account TIP Sign up for a Microsoft Passport account at http www passport com Get a free Microsoft Hotmail email address at http www hotmail com Setting up an account Before you can connect you must enter Passport or Exchange account information To
22. 10 Using Microsoft Pocket Internet Explorer Use Microsoft Pocket Internet Explorer to view Web or WAP pages in either of these ways e During synchronisation with your computer download your favorite links and mobile favorites that are stored in the Mobile Favorites subfolder of Internet Explorer on your computer e Connect to an Internet service provider ISP or network and browse the Web To do this you ll need to create the connection first as described in 9 Getting connected on page 101 When connected to an ISP or network you can also download files and programs from the Internet or intranet Mobile Favorites folder Only items stored in the Mobile Favorites subfolder in the Favorites folder of Internet Explorer on your computer will be synchronised with your handheld This folder was created automatically when you installed ActiveSync Ba Internet Explorer a 12 28 ok Mobile Favorites i AvantGo Channels li Pocket PC Web Guide te Pocket PC com G WindowsMedia com E Favorite links During synchronisation the list of favorite links in the Mobile Favorites folder on your computer is synchronised with Pocket Internet Explorer on your handheld Both locations are updated with changes made to either list each time you synchronise 115 10 Using Microsoft Pocket Internet Explorer Mobile Favorites folder 116 Unless you mark the favorite link as a mobile favorite only the link will be downloaded to
23. 4 607 G5 aie paaa a ee s l Backup Fie name sare Backur to Backup Restore There is insufficient space on storage card to create backup fle insert a new storage card to continue Backup Restore About E Tap Retry to revert to the Backup tab then either delete files from the selected storage card to increase its free space or select a new storage card with a larger free space enough to accommodate the size of the intended backup data Refer to page 74 for instructions on how to delete a file from a storage card Tap Start to proceed with the backup process If a backup file of the same filename as set exists in the selected storage card a pop up message appears Bg BackupiRestore qz 607 Gp Backup Fie name backup Backup to Backup Restore hackup dbk already exists Do you want to replace it dar Lontacts Inbox Task ale Backup Restore About E 6 6 Using third party applications Backup Restore Tap Yes to replace existing file or tap No then either define a new filename or select another storage card A pop up message will appear prior to Backup initialization Tap OK T I d lBackup Restore 2607 Q Backup Fie name amA BackupiRestore i I Before backup begins lt please close all other running programs first Do not remove storage card before backup is complete Cancel Backup Restore Abo
24. 5 g Tap to go to today Working at home Lunch w Adam r i 12 00p 1 00p Corner Cafe ap to display or edit the appointment details Status Meeting 3 00p 4 00p New Tools Ee zE Fi E Tap to create a new appointment NOTE You can customise the Calendar display such as changing the first day of the week by tapping Options on the Tools menu Scheduling an appointment You can use Calendar to create an appointment schedule To create an appointment If you are in Day or Week view tap the desired date and time for the appointment Tap New 4 Managing Microsoft Pocket Outlook applications Calendar Tap to return to the calendar the appointment is saved automatically Tap to choose from predefined text Subject Location Tap to choose from 9 6 00 12 00 Pr previously entered locations Starts Ends 8 6 00 1 00 PM Tap to select a time Type Tap to select a date Occurs ONCE Reminder Remind me 15 minutetss Categories Mo categories Appointment Notes is a good place for maps and directions Using the input panel enter a description and a location Tap first to select the field If needed tap the date and time to change them Enter other desired information You will need to hide the input panel to see all available fields To add notes tap the Notes tab You can enter text draw or create a recording For more information on creating notes see Notes later in this chapter
25. 7 tok Backup Do automatice backup when 20 O hattery power 18 lower than 200 File name AutoBackup Backup to Memory Stick Cy Compact Flash O PCMCIA Card Option O Backup All Pii only About E Note that no backup procedure will be perform when the Advanced backup setting is activated and the specified storage card default Memory Stick is not attached to your handheld when x battery level is reached 66 6 Using third party applications Backup Restore i607 G Do automatic backup when hattery power is lower than Backup Restore Automatic backup will fail if specified storage card is not Inserted properly Option O Backup All a Pint only About E NOTE AutoBackup is the default filename of a backup file generated using the Advanced mode To perform data backup Close all running programs except for Backup Restore In the Backup tab choose whether to accept the default filename backup or type a new one by tapping the keyboard icon on the bottom of the screen Select a storage card default Memory Stick from the Backup to radio buttons Define the backup scope default PIM only from the Option radio buttons If free space in the selected storage card is less than the size of the data to be copied from the handheld s internal memory a warning message will pop up 6 Using third party applications Backup Restore 68 Backup Restore
26. A Album LE IA ScreenShot 3 17p ok 1A ScreenShot 3 17 p ok Enable Screen Capture Enable Screen Capbure Perform capture using Button 1 Perform capture using Button File resolution 26 dpi x Fie resobution L Confirm before file saving L Confirm before fle Enable capture sound Enable capture Set Folder and filename Set holder and hename ha p Change Delay 15 seconds Folder i Dalay 20 seconds ivy Documentsisoeen Capture peer Delay 25 seconds Delay 30 seconds Plenare Deny 40 second TAScreenShotoo3 Jb Convert an existing file to a different format JPEG GIF or Bitmap and resolution Save a captured screen image as a Bitmap GIF or JPEG file desired resolution between 60 and 300 dpi e Specify a Home Folder and then quick jump to that folder or any other folder you have accessed during the current IA ScreenShot session IA Album LE menus The IA Album LE s user interface has three menus on the command bar File Tools and View File menu 1006 9 Program Files Temp Window s Go To New Folder Delete Folder Delete Select All Exit 77 6 Using third party applications IA Album LE 78 The File menu provides a convenient way to switch folders create or delete folders delete images select all images in a folder and quit the IA Album LE program Go To This command provides a convenient way to switch folders Any f
27. ActiveSync Help 99 8 Exchanging and updating data using ActiveSync 100 To open ActiveSync on your handheld ej and then tap ActiveSync P ActiveSync 1135 3 Connected View connection status Tap to connect and synchronize Tap to stop synchronization Synchronize with PC Last Syne 4 25 01 10 52 AM View synchronization status Tap to synchronize via IR or change synchronization settings To remotely synchronise your handheld ed and then ActiveSync In the Tools menu tap Options In the PC tab select Include PC when synchronising remotely then select your computer s name Remote synchronisation with a computer will work only if you have set up a partnership with that computer through ActiveSync and have set ActiveSync to allow remote connections Other restrictions apply For more information on synchronising remotely see ActiveSync Help on the your computer 9 Getting connected Infrared communication 9 Getting connected You can use your handheld to exchange information with other mobile devices and connect to your computer a network or the Internet You have the following connection options e Use the infrared IR port on your handheld to send and receive files from another IR enabled device e Use the built in IEEE 802 11b WLAN adapter to connect to an existing IEEE 802 11b wireless network applicable only to the Acer n20w handheld model e Connect to your Internet service pr
28. B s Capitalize first letter of sentence Default zoom level for writing Default zoom level For typing Scroll upon reaching the last line Input Method word Completion Completion Options If stylus taps become inaccurate align the touch screen E Turn on Mew button menu Checked items appear in the New button menu Appointment Contact E mail Message Excel Workbook Note Presentation Task Word Document Stark Menu Mew Menu 123 11 Customising your handheld Adjusting handheld settings Owner Information Enter personal information and customise text display when handheld is turned on 12 08 ae 12 09 Owner Information Owner Information Address O Show information when device is turned on Show information when device is turned on Identification Identification Motes Password Set a password to prevent unauthorized access to your handheld BF Settings Password C No password Simple 4 digit password C Strong alphanumeric password Password Prompt if device unused for Password 1hour amp No password Password ey Simple 4 digit password C Strong alphanumeric password C No password O Simple 4 digit password a Strong alphanumeric password Prompt if device unused Prompt if device unused for 124 11 Customising your handheld Adjusting handheld settings Sounds amp Notification Select the types of action you want to hear
29. Maci NDISWAN Adapter Use server assigned IP address Z 4 4219 amp Use specific IP address 4 12 20 Q Network Adapters AsyncMac1 NDISWAN Adapter Adapters installed Name server addresses may be automatically AsyncMac1 NDISWAN Adapter assigned if DHCP is enabled on this adapter NE2000 Compatible Ethernet Driver DNS Rane eal PPTP1 NDISWAN Adapter i ws at wins Adapters such as wireless network h il i Ethernet cards connect your mobile device IP Address to a network El IP Address Name Servers Eal Adding and removing programs 134 Programs bundled with your handheld at the factory are stored in ROM read only memory You cannot remove these programs and you ll never accidentally lose ROM contents ROM programs can be updated using special installation programs with a xip extension All other programs and data files installed to your handheld after factory installation are stored in RAM random access memory You can install any program created for your handheld as long as it has enough memory The most popular place to find software for your handheld is on the Pocket PC Web site http www microsoft com mobile pocketpc Adding programs You could add programs to your handheld either by using ActiveSync or by downloading the program from the Internet To add programs using ActiveSync You ll need to install the appropriate software for your handheld on your computer before inst
30. Manual for Acer n20 Handheld COPYRIGHT Copyright 2002 Acer Inc or its subsidiaries All Rights Reserved Printed in Taiwan Acer n20 Handheld Manual Original issue August 2002 Acer and the Acer logo are registered trademarks of Acer Inc Microsoft ActiveSync Outlook Pocket Outlook Windows Windows NT and the Windows logo are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries Microsoft products are licensed to OEMs by Microsoft Licensing Inc a wholly owned subsidiary of Microsoft Corporation Other company s product names or trademarks are used herein for identification purpose only and belong to their respective companies Changes may be made periodically to the information in this publication without obligation to notify any person of such revision or changes Such changes will be incorporated in new editions of this Manual or supplementary documents and publications No part of this publication may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic mechanical photocopy recording or otherwise without the 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 hereof and specifically disclaims the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular pur
31. Stick 2 Insert the Memory Stick into the Memory Stick slot 3 Push the card into the slot using your finger until you feel the card lock and hear an audible system sound this will signal that the card is already properly seated within the slot Removing a Memory Stick 1 Hold your handheld securely 2 Release the card from the slot by using your finger to push against the top of the card as if you were pushing it further into the slot a An audible system sound will signal that the card has been released 3 Gently remove the card from the slot b 92 7 Using expansion features Acer Versatile Connector Acer Versatile Connector Acer has adopted the use of a standard connector interface the Acer Versatile Connector on its handheld line This interface allows you to easily attach and use such peripheral hardware devices as a modem a portable keyboard or a Global Positioning System GPS receiver You can also use the Versatile Connector to take advantage of the existing line of accessories available for the Acer s10 Handheld series including the Travel Charger and the USB Sync Charge Cable Refer to Front panel on page 2 for the location of the Acer Versatile Connector Expansion sleeve The expansion sleeve is an optional accessory designed for users who demand more features and functions It combines the ultimate flexibility in expansion increase battery capacity and adds more functionality all in a simple and p
32. Use specific IP address E You can use a server assigned IP address or you can set a specific one e P address Internet Protocol address This is a numeric address that the domain name server translates into a domain name Each node on the IP network has a unique IP address e Subnet mask A number used to identify a sub network when multiple networks share a common IP address e Default gateway This is a device used to forward IP packets to and from a remote destination 103 9 Getting connected Wireless communication Name Servers page Use this page to view and edit the DNS Alt DNS WINS and Alt WINS settings 24 30 IEEE 6027 11b WLAN Adapter Name server addresses may be automatically assigned if DHCP is enabled on this adapter wins oo o awns O IP Address Name Servers e DNS Domain Name System This is a database system that translates IP addresses to domain names For example an IP address like 232 245 021 54 can correspond to the domain name http jtl com This system is also used to control Internet email delivery e Alt DNS Alternative DNS Used to substitute the main DNS when necessary e WINS Windows Internet Naming Service This service has two functions First the Microsoft Net BIO name server eliminates the broadcasts needed to resolve the computer names to IP addresses by providing a cache or database of translations The other function sets the IP address of the
33. When the menu appears lift the stylus then do any of the following e Tap the action you want to perform 17 1 Getting started Command interface 18 e Tap anywhere outside the menu to close the menu without performing an action Priority C Send status report Buy birthday gift Call Maria Proof new proposal Tap and hold to display Create Copy the pop up menu Delete Task Lift the stylus and tap or the action you want Beam Task Tap outside the menu to close it without performing an action New Tools Notifications Your handheld reminds you in a variety of ways when you have something to do For example if you ve set up an appointment in Calendar a task with a due date in Tasks or an alarm in Clock you ll be notified in any of the following ways e A message box appears on the screen e A sound which you can specify is played e The LED indicator on the front panel of your handheld flashes red To choose reminder types and sounds for your handheld tap ged and then Settings In the Personal tab tap Sounds amp Notifications The options you choose here are applied globally in your handheld 2 Entering data in your Acer n20 Using the input panel 2 Entering data in your Acer n20 You can enter data into your handheld in several ways e Use the input panel to enter typed text either by using the soft keyboard or other input method e Write directly on the screen e Draw picture
34. a at the bottom of the screen or tap My Text to enter a preset message 3 Tap Send 5 5 Managing Microsoft Pocket PC 2002 companion programs Microsoft Windows Media Player for Pocket PC par MSN Messenger siZ 1 56 tok Enter message Hi Can you meet at 2 007 Send Tap to send message 123 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 01 Tabjajw e r t yjujijoje i I cAPja s d fjajhj ilkjij Shift z x c v b njm cuj jl tf ef Tools Chats My Text A Ej Tips when chatting with contacts To invite another contact to a multi user chat in the Tools menu tap Invite and tap the contact you want to invite To switch back to the main window without closing a chat tap the Contacts button To revert back to your chat window tap Chats and select the person whom you were chatting with To know if the contact you are chatting with is responding look for the message under the text entry area Microsoft Windows Media Player for Pocket PC Use Microsoft Windows Media Player for Pocket PC to play digital audio and video files Windows Media and MP3 files that are 58 Stored on your handheld Copied from Microsoft Windows Media Player on your computer to your handheld On a network 5 Managing Microsoft Pocket PC 2002 companion programs Microsoft Reader for Pocket PC Windows Media 10 70a Welcome to Windows Media H Microsc l Windows Media Player Indicates the progress Playing of the cur
35. ages with your computer you can send and receive email messages by connecting to an email server using a modem or a network card connected to your handheld You ll need to set up a remote connection to a network or an ISP and a connection to your email server For more information refer to 9 Getting connected on page 101 When you connect to the email server new messages are downloaded to your handheld s Inbox folder messages in the handheld s Outbox folder are sent and 44 4 Managing Microsoft Pocket Outlook applications Inbox messages that have been deleted on the email server are removed from the handheld s Inbox folder Messages that you receive directly from an email server are linked to your email server rather than your computer When you delete a message on your handheld it is also deleted from the email server the next time you connect based on the settings you selected in ActiveSync You can work online or offline When working online you read and respond to messages while connected to the email server Messages are sent as soon as you tap Send which saves space on your handheld When working offline once you ve downloaded new message headers or partial messages you can disconnect from the email server and then decide which messages to download completely The next time you connect Inbox downloads the complete messages you ve marked for retrieval and sends the messages you ve composed Using the Message lis
36. all notification icons Navigation bar and command bar The navigation bar is located at the top of the screen It displays the active program and current time and allows you to switch to other programs and close screens 16 1 Getting started Command interface Tap to change volume or mute the device fig start af 12 08 E Tap to quickly select a program you have recently used Today Ea ActiveSync J Calendar Contacts E Inbox Tap to select a program 4 Internet Explorer Motes Tasks Programs Tap to see additional programs ice Settings Tap to customize the device p Find gt Help Use the command bar at the bottom of the screen to perform tasks in programs The command bar includes menu names buttons and the Input Panel button e To create a new item in the current program tap New e To see the name of a button tap and hold the stylus on the button Drag the stylus off the button so that the command is not carried out New button Input panel button New Edit Tools ggl Menu Buttons names Pop up menus With pop up menus you can quickly choose an action for an item For example you can use the pop up menu in the Contact list to quickly delete a contact make a copy of a contact or send an email message to a contact The actions in the pop up menus vary from program to program To access a pop up menu Tap and hold the stylus on the item that you want to perform the action on
37. alling it on your handheld Determine your handheld and processor type so that you know which version of the software to install a Tap and then Settings b On the System tab tap About c Inthe Version tab make a note of the information in Processor 11 Customising your handheld Adding and removing programs Download the program to your computer or insert the CD or disk that contains the program into your computer You may see a single xip exe or zip file a Setup exe file or several versions of files for different device types and processors Be sure to select the program designed for a Pocket PC and your handheld s processor type NOTE Read any installation instructions Read Me files or documentation that comes with the program Many programs provide special installation instructions Connect your handheld to your computer Double click the exe file e If the file is an installer the installation wizard will begin Follow the directions on the screen Once the software has been installed on your computer the installer will automatically transfer the software to your handheld e If the file is not an installer you will see an error message stating that the program is valid but it is designed for a different type of computer You will need to move this file to your handheld If you cannot find any installation instructions for the program in the Read Me file or documentation use ActiveSync Explore
38. am refer to page 43 9 Microphone Inputs audio into your handheld 10 Internal speaker Outputs sounds from your handheld NOTE Refer to Personal on page 122 for instructions on how to reassign the hardware buttons to other applications installed on your handheld If your handheld is turned off pressing any Quick button turns on the handheld and opens the program assigned to that button Using the backlight If lighting conditions make it difficult for you to see the information on your handheld use the backlight to illuminate your screen You can change the backlight settings Refer to System on page 126 To activate the backlight e Press the power button and hold it down for about two seconds Release the button when the backlight turns on To turn off the backlight e Press the power button and hold it down for two seconds Release the button when the backlight turns off Left view 1 Record button 2 Scroll wheel A v 3 Start hardware button ag 4 Hold switch 1 Getting started Acer n20 tour Activates the Microsoft Pocket PC s Record program For more information on how to use this program refer to page 26 Scroll one page up or down to display the text and other information that extends beyond the area of the LCD touchscreen Hardware button to display the Start menu Slide to lock all buttons from being accidentally pressed when handheld is placed in pocket or in a bag 1 Ge
39. andheld The icons on the buttons identify the programs NOTE Based on your working style and common tasks you can reassign the Quick buttons to other applications on your handheld Refer to Personal on page 122 for instructions Switching between applications Choose from the following options to switch between applications menu e Select another program from the is e Press any of the Quick buttons on the front panel of your handheld NOTE Some programs have abbreviated labels for check boxes and drop down menus To see the full spelling of an abbreviated label tap and hold the stylus on the label Drag the stylus off the label so that the command is not carried out The following table contains a partial list of programs that are available on your handheld Refer to the Acer n20 Handheld Companion CD for additional programs that you can install into your handheld 3 Managing applications and information Switching between applications 30 m ol lD El ActiveSync Calendar Contacts Inbox Pocket Internet Explorer Notes Tasks Pocket Excel MSN Messenger Pocket Word Synchronise information between your handheld and your computer Keep track of your appointments and create meeting requests Keep track of your friends and colleagues Send and receive email messages Browse Web and WAP sites and download new programs and files from the Internet Create handw
40. ber With Transcriber you can write anywhere on the screen using the stylus just as you would on paper NOTE Transcriber is available only for the English and European Acer n20 models Unlike Letter Recognizer and Block Recognizer you can write a sentence or more of information Then pause and let Transcriber change the written characters to typed characters 1 Tap the arrow next to the Input Panel button and then Transcriber 2 Write anywhere on the screen NOTE For specific instructions on using Transcriber with Transcriber open tap the question mark in the lower right hand corner of the screen To select and edit typed text If you want to edit or format typed text you must select it first 1 Drag the stylus across the text to select it 2 To cut copy and paste typed text a Tap and hold the selected words b Tap an editing command on the pop up menu or tap a command on the Edit menu Writing on the screen In any program that accepts writing such as the Notes program and in the Notes tab of Calendar Contacts and Tasks you can use your stylus to write directly on the screen Write the way you do on paper You can edit and format what you ve written and convert the information to text at a later time 21 2 Entering data in your Acer n20 Writing on the screen 22 To write on the screen e Tap the Pen button to switch to writing mode This action displays lines on the screen to help you write
41. blish a partnership between your mobile device and this computer You can set up either a standard partnership to synchronize data between your device and this computer or a quest partnership to simply transfer data between your device and this computer What kind of partnership would you like to establish between your device and this computer Standard partnership want to synchronize data between my device and this computer keeping data such as e mail and calendar items up to date in both places Guest partnership want to only copy and move information between my device and this computer or add and remove programs do not want to synchronize data lt Back Cancel Help This wizard will help you e Set up a partnership so you can synchronise information between your handheld and your computer e Customise your synchronisation settings To perform the first synchronisation process Connect the cradle For instructions refer to page 10 Insert your handheld in the cradle The bottom edge of your handheld should align smoothly with the cradle when it is inserted properly Plug the cradle s USB connector into a USB port on your computer The New Partnership setup wizard will automatically start on your computer screen 13 1 Getting started Command interface NOTE Ifthe wizard does not automatically appear launch ActiveSync on your computer by clicking on its icon from Start
42. ckly capture thoughts reminders and phone numbers by recording a message e In Calendar Tasks and Contacts you can include a recording in the Notes tab e In Notes you can either create a stand alone recording or include a recording in a written note If you want to include the recording in a note open the note first e In Inbox you can add a recording to an email message To create a recording 1 Hold your handheld s microphone near your mouth or other source of sound NOTE Refer to Front view on page 3 for the location of your handheld s microphone 2 Start recording by doing either of the following e Press and hold do not release the Record hardware button on the left side of your handheld until you hear a beep e Tap the Record button on the Recording toolbar 3 Make your recording 4 To stop recording e Recording via Record hardware button Release the Record button Two beeps will sound e Recording via the Record software button Tap the Stop button on the Recording toolbar The new recording appears in the note list or as an embedded icon To play a recording e Tap it in the list or tap its icon in the note par Notes Indicates an embedded recording Tap to begin recording Tap to show or hide the Recording toolbar 26 2 Entering data in your Acer n20 Using My Text Using My Text When using Inbox or MSN Messenger use My Text to quickly insert preset or frequently us
43. come to 10 11 g Audio Size Fullscreen Colors Files Buttons Status Bar w Fast ideo Dither Some menu commands under Options also have their own set of sub commanads e Audio e Size e Fullscreen e Color 88 Audio Channels Stereo Mono left Mono right Audio Quality High Medium Low Swap Left Right Auto fit screen if video is larger than screen Nominal fit screen if video is smaller than screen Fit screen 90 deg Left 90 deg Right Auto at Play switch to Fullscreen when it starts playing Always when Playing links play mode with Fullscreen Video Output Normal Voyager VGA Presenter to go VGA Adjust opens the Color Adjustment dialog You can adjust the Brightness Gamma Contrast Color saturation and colour balance red green and blue gamma There are options to set each individual value to neutral or default i e adjusted for optimum quality NOTE The Default and Neutral options act on all the values Files 6 Using third party applications PocketTV Enterprise Edition Play at Open file is in automatic playback mode when opened Microdrive additional buffering is use to reduce battery usage when playing from a hard drive or Microdrive Open with tGetFile change the format of the Open File dialog Save with tGetFile change the format of the Save Frame dialog Remember Last last opened file before exiting PocketTV is automatically displayed o
44. d into the slot using your finger until you feel the card lock Removing a CompactFlash card 1 Hold your handheld securely 2 Press the slot eject button to pop out the card a then gently remove it from the slot b Inserting a PC Card 1 Hold your handheld securely 2 Insert the PC Card into its corresponding slot on the expansion sleeve 3 Push the card into the slot using your finger until you feel the card lock 96 7 Using expansion features Expansion sleeve Removing a PC Card Hold your handheld securely Press the slot eject button to pop out the card a then gently remove it from the slot b 97 7 Using expansion features Expansion sleeve 98 8 Exchanging and updating data using ActiveSync Exchanging and updating data using ActiveSync Using ActiveSync you can synchronise information in Microsoft Outlook or Microsoft Exchange on your computer with your handheld You can also synchronise this information directly with a Microsoft Exchange server Each time you synchronise ActiveSync compares the changes you made on your handheld and computer or server and updates both locations with the latest information For example e Keep Pocket Outlook data up to date by synchronising your handheld with the Microsoft Outlook data on your computer e Synchronise Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel files between your handheld and your computer Files are automatically converted to the correct fo
45. e Tap to highlight selected text Tap to select formatting options such as pen weight and line color Space button Pen button If you cross three ruled lines in a single stylus stroke the writing becomes a drawing and can be edited and manipulated as described in the following section NOTE Written words are converted to graphics metafiles when a Pocket Word document is converted to a Word document on your computer Drawing mode In drawing mode use your stylus to draw on the screen Gridlines appear as a guide When you lift your stylus off the screen after the first stroke you ll see a drawing box indicating the boundaries of the drawing Every subsequent stroke within or touching the drawing box becomes part of the drawing For more information on drawing and selecting drawings see Drawing on the screen on page 24 5 Managing Microsoft Pocket PC 2002 companion programs Pocket Excel Pocket Excel Select Shape on the pop up menu to convert objects to proper shapes pam Pocket Word Resize an object by dragging the selection handles fafa E Tap an arrow to Tap to select formatting options see your choices such as line weight fill color and line color Pen button Recording mode In recording mode embed a recording into your document Recordings are saved as wav files For more information on recording see Recording a message on page 26 Pocket Excel works with Microsoft E
46. e are based on NCSA la Microsoft Pocket PC ae Mosaic NCSA Mosaic TM sealer eal Version 3 0 11171 Build 11178 Description _ Mosaic NCSA Mosaic TM was developed by 1996 2001 Microsoft Corporation the National Center for Supercomputing All rights reserved Applications at the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign Distributed under a This computer program is protected by licensing agreement with Spyglass Inc U S and international copyright laws Contains security software licensed from RSA Data Security Inc Processor ARM PXA250 l 63 20 MB Portions of this software are based in part on 5 the work of the Independent JPEG Group Expansion slot Not in use Device ID Copyrights p P Owner E F Other product and company names mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners 126 11 Customising your handheld Adjusting handheld settings Backlight Define settings for backlight control peene acais Backlight Backlight control BF Settings Backlight a a Warning Using backlight while on battery power will substantially reduce battery life On battery power Turn off backlight if leer LI device is not used for g Turn on backlight when a button is pressed or the screen is tapped Battery Power External Power Configure Adjust power settings to conserve power E Clock Change the time or set alarms GMT 8 Taipei ka 6 07g PM B 3
47. e card is displayed on the lower half of the screen The filename file size and creation of each backup file are shown 4 Backup Restore 631 3 Restore Restore from O Memory Stick 32MB Free O Compact Flash 45 41MB Free C PCMCIA Card 24 70MB Free Hame Size Date d Backup dbk 2 098K o2 06 d BackupO dbk 291k 0206 A allle dbk 1815K 02 07 Backup Restore About E Tap a filename to select the file you wish to restore If a dbk file generated by another application is selected a warning message will pop up 2 Backupi Restore z e07 QP Backup file Backup dbk Created on Feb 06 2007 10 28am Backup Re store Backup dbk is unusable because itwas created by another application Start Tap ok then select a dbk file generated by Backup Restore Once a valid dbk file is selected the window will shift to display related file information including e Backup file filename of the selected dbk file e Created on date when the selected dbk file was created 71 6 Using third party applications Backup Restore e Backup option mode used to generate the dbk file e Main memory free size free space in your handheld s main memory This should be bigger than the file size of the selected dbk file for the restore process to proceed 4 Backup Restore a 6 07 Gp Backup file Backup dbk Created on Feb 06 2002 10 28am Backup option Backup All 10NB Main Memory free s
48. e you open a book the table of contents if there is one will be displayed Subsequently whenever you open the book you ll be automatically taken to the last page read The Call of the Wild Tap to select a navigation option were booming the find thousands Northland Tht Add Bookmark Drag to select text and dogs and the Add Highlight were heavy muscles by whic coats to prote then tap an option Add Note Add Drawing frost Find Buck lived Copy Text the sun kissed Santa wiara valey Judge Miller s place it was called It stood back from the road half hidden among the trees through which glimpses could be caught of the wide cool veranda that ran 15 Tap arrows to turn the page or tap and hold page to bring up page riffle Using the Reader features Reading a book electronically gives you several options not available with paper books These options are available from any book page Select text by dragging across the text on the page Then tap an option on the pop up menu as described in the following sections To search for text 1 Tap Find on the pop up menu Enter the word you want to search for Tap the desired Find option Reader highlights found matching text on the page e To close Find tap outside the box e To return to your original page tap the title and then tap Return on the pop up menu 61 5 Managing Microsoft Pocket PC 2002 companion programs Microsoft Reader fo
49. ecified When IA Album LE is not running the original function of that handheld button will be restored Send via Infrared This command allows you to send a selected file to another IR enabled device via infrared beaming without having to leave the IA Album LE screen After the receiving device has started its Receive via Infrared process tap Send via Infrared You will have approximately 30 seconds in which to line up the infrared port of your handheld with the infrared port of the receiving device Options Tapping Options on the Tools menu or its icon on the Toolbar opens a screen that contains settings for colour dithering auto rotation size of thumbnail images and your Home folder e Color Optimization The choices in the Color Optimization drop down list are related to the output fidelity of the images displayed on your handheld If you have an 8 12 or 16 bit colour handheld you should select the appropriate item from the list so that IA Album LE can map the images to the corresponding colour resolution This will enable IA Album LE to perform optimum dithering 83 6 Using third party applications Acrobat Reader for Pocket PC in the event that an image contains a colour that is not supported by your handheld screen The default setting is Automatic meaning IA Album LE will do its best to detect your handheld s display capabilities and automatically optimise colours If the None setting is enabled n
50. ed Formats preferences and other settings are restored to their factory default settings First things first Locking your Acer n20 Locking your Acer n20 Your handheld is not just a financial investment but a wealthy source of personal information some of which may be confidential so it is only logical to protect it from any unauthorized access The Security setting gives you the option of assigning a lock password that will be required to access your handheld after a set period of inactivity To assign a lock password Tap ital Settings 2 On the Personal tab tap Password Select a password option e Simple 4 digit password e Strong alphanumeric password 4 Define the period of inactivity before the lock password will be required for access Enter a password then retype it to confirm For more information refer to Password on page 124 First things first Locking your Acer n20 Contents About this Manual First things first 1 Getting started Your guides Package contents Optional accessories Taking care of your Acer n20 Proper care and usage of your Acer n20 Resetting your Acer n20 Locking your Acer n20 Features summary Performance Display Audio Connectivity Expansion Battery pack Design and ergonomics Acer n20 tour Front view Left view Top view Bottom view Preparing to use your Acer n20 Installing the Microsoft ActiveSync tiwar Installing the batt
51. ed 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 Hi Can you meet at 2 007 I have another appointment scheduled For 2 00 but am availak Yes Mo I can t talk right now I ll be right there I m running late Where are you Hi Goodbye Call me later I love my Pocket PC Tap to select a prewritten message NOTE You can add text after inserting a My Text message before sending it To edit a My Text message 1 In the Tools menu tap Edit and then tap My Text Messages 2 Select the message you wish to edit and make the desired changes 2 Entering data in your Acer n20 Using My Text 28 3 Managing applications and information Opening an application 3 Managing applications and information This chapter will discuss the following topics e Opening and switching between applications in your handheld e Using File Explorer to manage files e Using the Find function to look for a specific file Opening an application You can open applications by doing either of the following aed Programs and then the program name If you have many applications installed on your handheld tap the scroll bar to see all the available applications NOTE You can customise which programs you see on the faf menu For instructions see Personal on page 122 e Press any of the Quick buttons on the front panel of your h
52. er folder Using Library The Library is your Reader home page it displays a list of all books stored on your handheld or storage card To open Library e On the Reader command bar tap Library Or e Ona book page tap the book title and then tap Library on the pop up menu Opening a book e Tap a book title in the Library list Tap to scroll through Li b ra ry the Library list Tap to select a sort order The Best American Short Stories The Ghost Writer The Hundred Secret Senses Tap to open a book Tap to specify the books you Outlander want to display sare in the list Suger Plum Dead Another World Winter of the Wol Moon The Last Precinct eae On Writing Tap here to etti Passage to Juneau aiken ie K Of Love and Other Demons the Reader Stranger in a Strange Land Reading a book Each book consists of a cover page an optional table of contents and the pages of the book You can e Annotate the book with highlighting bookmarks notes and drawings 60 5 Managing Microsoft Pocket PC 2002 companion programs Microsoft Reader for Pocket PC e Search for text and look up definitions for words In addition to the text each book page includes a page number and book title Navigation options are listed in the bottom portion of the cover page Page through the book by e Using the Directional pad or the Scroll wheel on your handheld e Tapping the page number on each page The first tim
53. ery pack Connecting the cradle Charging your Acer n20 Setting up your Acer n20 Performing the first synchronisation process Command interface z Hardware buttons and the styl s Today screen Navigation bar and coward bar Pop up menus Notifications 2 Entering data in your Acer n20 Using the input panel To type with the soft keybodid To use Letter Recognizer Vi Vi Vi Vi Vil Ix NINN DU WWNDNDN S a PP HP PH ah oe ey Se Se ee Sea CON OU BP BRWN CO OW NN O O wo WO xi To use Block Recognizer To use Transcriber Writing on the screen To write on the screen Drawing on the screen To create a drawing Recording a message To create a recording To play a recording Using My Text To insert a My Text message 3 Managing applications and information Opening an application Switching between applications Finding and organising information To use Find To use File Explorer 4 Managing Microsoft Pocket Outlook ePIC Calendar Scheduling an appointment Creating a meeting request Contacts Creating a contact Finding acontact Tasks Creating a task Notes Creating a note Inbox r Synchronising emailin messages Connecting directly to an email server Using the Message list Composing a message Managing email messages and folders 5 Managing Microsoft Pocket PC 2002 companion Pied Pocket Word Creating a new file Entering in
54. ess bar that appears at the top of the screen enter the Web address you want to visit and then tap Go Tap the arrow to choose from previously entered addresses e To add a favorite link while using the handheld a Go to the page you want to add b Tap and hold on the page c Tap Add to Favorites 119 10 Using Microsoft Pocket Internet Explorer Using Pocket Internet Explorer 120 11 Customising your handheld Adjusting handheld settings 11 Customising your handheld You can customise your handheld based on your personal requirements and preferences as well as depending on your usual work modes Customise your handheld by doing either of the following e Adjust the handheld settings e Add or remove programs Adjusting handheld settings You can adjust the settings of your handheld to suit the way you work To access Settings e Tap ge then Settings The Settings window has three tabs Personal System and Connections each of which has its own set of options The succeeding sections shows the configuration page of each the Settings options For detailed instructions on these pages access the page from your handheld tap Erti then Help 121 11 Customising your handheld Adjusting handheld settings Personal Hy Settings Buttons Owner Password Sounds amp Information Notifications Buttons Assign your favorite programs to any of the Quick buttons al Hi Settings SE A Setti 1217 Buttons B
55. est Access Point e Radio On Off Tap this button to turn your adapter s radio on or off 106 9 Getting connected Wireless communication e Link Quality This icon indicates the clarity of your handheld s connection to the Access Point Advanced page Use this page to view and set the WEP Transmission Rate and Power Saving Mode settings tig Settings d 04 26 ok IEEE 802 11b WLAN Wired Equivalent Privacy Transmission Rate Fully Auto kd Power Saving Enable Power Saving Mode e WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy Select the WEP mode key ID and key Mode options Disable This is the default mode Choose this mode when security issue is of no concern This mode increases the rate of data transmission 64 bits ASCII 128 bits ASCII 64 bits HEX 128 bits HEX Key ID options When you enabled one of the ASCII or HEX WEP modes the Key ID setting would automatically be enabled as well You must choose Key ID for connection with an AP or peer site station You can choose Key 1 to Key 4 for your personal use Key options When you enabled one of the ASCII or HEX WEP modes the Key setting would automatically be enabled as well You have to enter the WEP key characters manually 64 bits ASCII requires 5 ASCII characters with no limitation 128 bits ASCII requires 13 ASCII characters with no limitation 107 9 Getting connected Wireless communication 64
56. f the screen and then drag the stylus over the images to perform multiple selection useful in mass editing such as Delete e Press your handheld s Directional pad right or down to select the next thumbnail image in the current folder Pressing it left or up will select the previous thumbnail e Double tap an image to switch to Select view with the tapped thumbnail shown as the enlarged image Select View Switch to Select View mode by doing any of the following e Double tap an image while in Thumbnail View mode e Tap the Select View command from the View menu e Tap the Select View icon on the toolbar e Press the Directional pad on your handheld The selected image will be enlarged You can do the following in Select view e Press your stylus on an image that does not fit in the display area in its entirety and drag it in the desired direction to pan the image e Press your handheld s Directional pad right to display the next image in the current folder Pressing it left will display the previous image e Press your handheld s Directional pad up to zoom in on the currently displayed image or press down to zoom out A different toolbar appears in Select view This toolbar provides convenient access to ten of the more common commands for Select view To learn the function of any toolbar icon press your stylus on the icon to view its tool tip Full Screen View Activate the Full Screen view by doing any of the following e
57. filtering in its toolbar e Tap View and then Toolbar par Pocket Excel m 12 19 tok A Cell contents appear here as you enter them Format button AutoSum button Zoom button 123 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 Tabjajwje r tjyjujijoje T cAPja sjajflajh ijk ij Shift z c b n m cuj j i te New Edit iew Format Tools Ej 5 Managing Microsoft Pocket PC 2002 companion programs MSN Messenger Protecting your workbooks If your workbook contains sensitive information you can protect it with a password e Open the workbook tap Edit and then Password Every time you open the workbook you will need to enter the password so choose one that is easy for you to remember but hard for others to guess Tips for working in Pocket Excel Note the following when working in large worksheets in Pocket Excel e View in full screen mode to see as much of your worksheet as possible Tap View and then Full Screen To exit full screen mode tap Restore e Show and hide window elements Tap View and then tap the elements you want to show or hide e You might want to freeze the top and left most panes in a worksheet to keep row and column labels visible as you scroll through a sheet a Select the cell where you want to freeze panes b Tap View and then Freeze Panes e Split panes to view different areas of a large worksheet a Tap View and then Split b Then drag the split bar to where
58. folder name to open it _ Prograrn Files Storage Card Refresh Paste New Folder Tap and hold to create a new folder 32 Calendar 4 Managing Microsoft Pocket Outlook applications Calendar 4 Managing Microsoft Pocket Outlook applications This chapter will discuss the basic applications included in the Microsoft Pocket Outlook program installed in your handheld This discussion will include e Calendar schedule meetings and remind yourself of set appointments e Contacts keep at hand a directory of contact information e Tasks make a to do list e Notes create textual or recorded notes of your thoughts and ideas e Inbox write edit and view your emails on the road You can use these programs individually or in tandem with each other For example email addresses stored in Contacts can be used to address email messages in Inbox Calendar enables you to conveniently manage your schedules and appointments or any other activities associated with a time and date You can schedule appointments including meetings and other events Checking your appointments is easy using one of several views Agenda Day Week Month and Year NOTE Switch view options by using the View menu To open Calendar e Press the Calendar Quick button on the front panel of your handheld Calendar will open to today s schedule 4 Managing Microsoft Pocket Outlook applications Calendar 34 pari Calendar si 7 2
59. formation Pocket Excel 3 Creating a new Workbook Displaying the toolbar Protecting your workbooks MSN Messenger Setting up an account xii 20 21 21 22 24 24 26 26 26 27 27 29 29 w29 31 31 a31 33 33 34 36 36 oy 38 39 40 42 42 43 44 44 45 46 47 49 ag 49 50 53 54 54 55 55 56 Working with contacts Chatting with contacts Microsoft Windows Media Player for Pocket PC Microsoft Reader for Pocket PC Using Guidebook ay Getting books on your Acer n20 Using Library Opening a book Reading a book Using the Reader features Removing a book 6 Using third party applications RecentDo Backup Restore Backup function Restore function Deleting a file from a Tae erd IA Album LE sa 4h IA Album LE menus Acrobat Reader for Pocket PC Pocket7V Enterprise Edition Command bar Seek Progress bar Status bar Tools menu 7 Using expansion features Memory Stick Inserting a Memory Stick Removing a Memory Stick Acer Versatile Connector Expansion sleeve Attaching your Acer n20 to ahea expansion T Using the expansion sleeve 8 Exchanging and updating data using ActiveSync 9 Getting connected Infrared communication Sending information Receiving information Wireless communication Activating the wireless feature Configuring the wireless settings
60. he Internet You can connect to a network in one of two ways e Create a modem connection by using a RAS account Before you can create this modem connection your network administrator will need to set up a RAS account for you If this is the method you want to use see To create a modem connection to a network later on this page Your network administrator may also give you VPN settings e Use an Ethernet card and a net tap to connect to the network If this is the method you want to use see To create an Ethernet connection to a network on page 112 You can use either an Ethernet PC Card or a CompactFlash Ethernet card Either way you will need to use an expansion sleeve optional accessory to make the connection 111 9 Getting connected Starting a connection To create a modem connection to a network 1 Get the following information from your network administrator e Dial up access telephone number e User name and password e Domain name e TCP IP settings 2 If your handheld does not have a built in modem install a modem card 3 Tap i l and then Settings In the Connections tab tap Connections Under The Internet settings select Internet Settings and tap Modify 4 In the Modem tab tap New Enter a name for the connection such as Company Connection 6 Follow steps 8 to 12 on page 110 To create an Ethernet connection to a network You do not need to create a new connection on your handheld Instead you must
61. he pop up menu RecentDo 6 Using third party applications RecentDo 6 Using third party applications Several third party applications are included in the Acer n20 Handheld Companion CD These applications are designed to complement the functions of your handheld RecentDo Provides a quick way to launch the most recently accessed programs documents and websites Backup Restore Backs up data files and applications in your handheld s internal memory to a storage card and restores these back when you need them IA Album LE Views and edits standard image files such as JPEG BMP and GIF files Acrobat Reader for Views Acrobat Reader pdf files Pocket PC Pocket7V Enterprise Allows playback of standard MPEG 1 files Edition 1 Application available only for the English and European Acer n20 models Using RecentDo you can conveniently scan a list of the most recently accessed programs documents and websites Documents that have been edited and saved will be listed in RecentDo as well as documents opened by Microsoft Media Player or PocketTV Documents that were only opened and viewed will not be included To launch RecentDo simply tap its icon on the navigation bar NOTE To display the icon you need to enable the Show icon on the navigation bar command under the Setting menu located on the command bar Items in the RecentDo window are categorised into three Programs Documents and Websites Lis
62. held You can select to synchronise additional folders by designating them for ActiveSync The folders you create and the messages you move will then be mirrored on the server For example if you move two messages from the Inbox folder to a folder named Family and you have designated Family for synchronisation the server creates a copy of the Family folder and copies the messages into that folder You can then read the messages while away from your computer e If you use SMS messages are stored in the Inbox folder e If you use POP3 and you move email messages to a folder you created the link is broken between the messages on your handheld and their copies on the email server The next time you connect the email server will see that the messages are missing from the handheld s Inbox and delete them from the server This prevents you from having duplicate copies of a message but it also means that you will no longer have access to messages that you move to folders created from anywhere except your handheld e If you use IMAP4 the folders you create and the email messages you move are mirrored on the server Therefore messages are available to you anytime you connect to your email server whether it is from your handheld or from your computer This synchronisation of folders occurs whenever you connect to your mail server create new folders or rename delete folders when connected 48 5 Managing Microsoft Pocket PC 2002 companion pr
63. hments of less than 100 KB in size The original messages remain on the email server or your computer You can mark the messages that you want to retrieve in full during your next synchronisation or email server connection Follow the steps below In the Message list tap and hold the message you want to retrieve On the pop up menu tap Mark for Download The icons in the Inbox message list give you visual indications of message status Specify your downloading preferences when you set up the service or select your synchronisation options You can change them at any time e Change options for Inbox synchronisation using ActiveSync options For more information see ActiveSync Help e To change options for direct email server connections In Inbox on your handheld a Tap Tools and then tap Options b On the Service tab tap the service you want to change c Tap and hold the service and select Delete to remove a service Composing a message Tap New In the To field enter an email or SMS address of one or more recipients separating them with a semicolon or select a name from the contact list by tapping the Address Book button All email addresses entered in the email fields in Contacts appear in the Address Book 4 Managing Microsoft Pocket Outlook applications Inbox Compose your message To enter preset or frequently used messages tap My Text and select a message If you are sending an SMS message and want to know
64. host computer you used when you set up the wireless utility for wireless ActiveSync operation NOTE You need to set the IP address of the host computer to perform wireless synchronisation between your handheld and your host computer e Alt WINS Alternative WINS Used to substitute the main WINS when necessary For further configuration options 1 Tap 2 Tap the IEEE 802 11b WLAN Adapter icon Programs 104 9 Getting connected Wireless communication Link page Use this page to view the SSID Channel TxRate BSSID IP Address Subnet Mask and Gateway settings Hg Settings A 4 24 IEEE 802 11b WLAN Link Inforamtion SSID Channel a TxRate 2 Mbps BSSID Non associated IF Address 169 254 110 869 Subnet Mask 255 255 0 0 Gateway 10 36 111 1 e SSID Service Set Identifier This is a unique case sensitive name of up to 32 characters shared among all devices sharing a common wireless network The name value is set in Scan page with the default value being ANY e Channel Displays the current channel used for Access Point or 802 11 Ad Hoc stations e TxRate Displays the current data transmission rate e BSSID Basic SSID Displays the current BSSID selected for Access Point or 802 11 Ad Hoc networks When your handheld is not connected to a wireless network the BSSID value would be Non associated You can view the BSSID list in the Scan page e IP Address Displays the curre
65. ically be displayed in the most appropriate orientation on the screen If active a check mark will be shown to the left of the command name on the View menu Image Info Use this command to view various image attributes folder information and system resource usage status To do so select an image and then tap Image Info on the View menu The Image Info screen consists of the Image Size Folder and System tabs When you have finished viewing the info click OK in the upper right corner of the screen TIP The Image Info feature is also available on the Toolbar in the form of an icon When an image is being displayed in its Actual Size in Select View mode the Image Info icon is shown as 1 1 instead of its standard appearance the letter i inside a blue circle Tools menu 1006 9 Program Files Temp Windows Crop Capture Settings Send via Infrared Options Help About 14 Album Lite File iew Tools E Ea fo The Tools menu is where you set up your preferences for Screen Capture and general IA Album LE behaviors It also allows you to crop an image save it in a different format send via infrared beaming and access the main Help contents Crop This command allows you to specify a portion of a file and then save that portion of the file to a new individual file You can also save a file to a different format and or location To do any of these options select the image you want t
66. ides First things first Your guides First things first We would like to thank you for making Acer n20 your choice for your handheld needs Your new sleek Acer n20 is a multi functional tool packed with user friendly features and high performance applications designed to make organising work related information and synchronising it with your personal activities a time efficient task We hope you enjoy using your Acer n20 as much as we enjoyed creating it for you Use your Acer n20 to effectively manage information related to both business and personal tasks e Use the Microsoft Pocket PC 2002 software to perform organising and computing tasks e Synchronise the information on your computer with the information on your handheld using Microsoft ActiveSync e Get connected to the Internet with the Microsoft Pocket Internet Explorer e Create an on the go backup file e Expand your handheld s capabilities using either the built in Memory Stick slot or the optional expansion sleeve e Beam information to another IR enabled device e Communicate using the built in wireless communication feature applicable to the Acer n20w model only e Customise your handheld based on your personal requirements and preferences To help you use your Acer n20 we have designed a set of guides Programs on your handheld This Manual Bundled in the Acer n20 Handheld Companion CD it provides online reference for using your Acer n20 The Ace
67. if it was received tap Edit Options and select Request SMS text message delivery notification Tap Send when you ve finished the message If you are working offline the message is moved to the Outbox folder and will be sent the next time you connect Tap to send the message Tap to show or hide the complete header New Edit My Text E Tap to show hide the recording toolbar Tap to display the Address Book Tap to insert common messages Managing email messages and folders By default messages are displayed in one of five folders for each service you have created Inbox Deleted Items Drafts Outbox and Sent Items e The behavior of the Deleted and Sent Items folders depends on the options you have chosen To set these options in the Message list a Tap Tools and then Options b On the Message tab select your options e If you want to organise messages into additional folders tap Tools and then Manage Folders to create new folders e To move a message to another folder in the Message list tap and hold the message and then tap Move to on the pop up menu 47 4 Managing Microsoft Pocket Outlook applications Inbox Folder behavior with a direct connection to an email server The behavior of the folders you create depends on whether you are using ActiveSync SMS POP3 or IMAP4 e If you use ActiveSync email messages in the Inbox folder in Outlook will automatically be synchronised with your hand
68. ite 30 57M Start E 4 Tap Start to proceed with the restore process A pop up message of restore reminders will appear ae Backup Restore a 6 07 ak Backup file Backup dbk Backup Restore f Before restore begins please se Close all other running programe first Do not remove storage card before restore js complete Cancel E 5 Tap OK If a corrupted backup file i e an error occurred during the backup process is encountered during restore a warning message will pop up 72 6 Using third party applications Backup Restore 4 Backup Restore qc 6 07 Gp File name Backup dbk Backup Time Feb 0 2002 10 28 Backup Restore Backup file is corrupted Tap Reset to reset machine or tap Cancel to abort backup Start E Tap Reset to restart your handheld then relaunch Backup Restore If a locked file is encountered during restore a warning message will pop up EF Backup Resiore a 6 07 ak Backup file Backup dbk Backup Restore fs AADirectory index paw is ap locked by other program Close this tile and tap Retry to continue Tap ingore to Skip and continue Tap cancel ta abort restore E Do any of the following e Close the locked file then tap Retry to continue the restore process e Tap Ignore to skip restoring the locked file and continue with the restore process e Tap Cancel to abort the whole re
69. iveSync on your computer Use the Explorer in ActiveSync to explore your handheld files and locate the program Right click the program and then click Create Shortcut Move the shortcut to the Start Menu folder in the Windows folder The shortcut now appears on the menu For more information on using ActiveSync see ActiveSync Help on your computer 137 11 Customising your handheld Adding a program to the Start menu 138 Index A Acer Versatile Connector 93 Acrobat Reader for Pocket PC 84 ActiveSync 99 add program 134 AvantGo channels 117 B backlight 4 Backup opening 65 Restore function 70 Backup Restore 64 Block Recognizer 20 C Calendar 33 command interface 14 command bar 17 hardware buttons 14 navigation bar 16 notifications 18 pop up menus 17 Today screen 15 status icons 15 connectivity features 101 connect to email server 113 connect to Internet 110 connect to network 111 email service 113 end connection 112 help 113 infrared receive 102 wireless communication activating 103 configuring 103 Contacts 36 copyright il customise features 121 handheld settings 121 install remove program add 134 using ActiveSync 134 via Internet 135 remove 136 customise handheld 121 E email manage folders 47 synchronise 44 email server 113 email service 113 enter data 19 drawing on the screen 24 recording a message 26 using input panel 19 Block Recognizer 20 Letter Recognizer 20 soft keyboard 20 T
70. les i e extension mpeg mpe or mpg as well as MPEG 1 video elementary streams i e video only no audio with extension m1Vv The program also supports m1u files MPEG 1 URL These are text files that contain the URL of an MPEG file These files can be used to trigger streaming from web pages For more information see http Awww pockettv com html html NOTE Pocket7V can be launched from the File Explorer by tapping an MPEG file For more information on Pocket7V usage and troubleshooting see http www mpegtv com wince pockettv faq html 6 Using third party applications PocketTV Enterprise Edition Command bar The Command bar contains the usual media player commands including EalPocketTv Tools m o H i GD e Stop e Fullscreen Landscape switch e Play PocketTV automatically detects the e Pause screen orientation when a third party Landscape driver is used JSLandscape or Nyditot Virtual Display e Step e Fast forward e Volume control e Mute TIP You can also tap on the video to switch e Repeat loop between normal mode and Fullscreen e Open file Landscape mode Seek Progress bar Allows you to control display pace and shows the playback progress 85 6 Using third party applications PocketTV Enterprise Edition 86 Es PocketTV Levis 2 49a ok Tools Status bar Shows time information estimated time elapsed estimated total play time fps indicator actual frames pe
71. lications Hold switch lets you lock all buttons from being accidentally pressed when handheld is placed in pocket or in a bag Acer n20 tour Front view 1 Power button LED indicator 2 Stylus holder 3 LCD touchscreen 4 Quick button for Today 5 Quick button for Calendar 1 Getting started Acer n20 tour Press to turn on your handheld LED lights up green if it is off and returns to the last screen that was displayed and off if it is on LED status description e Flashing green Charging handheld e Steady green Charging complete e Flashing red Alarm indicator email is received Secures the stylus to your handheld To use the stylus remove it from its holder and hold it the same way you hold a pen or pencil Displays the applications and data stored in your handheld It is touch sensitive and responds to the stylus or your finger Displays the Today screen For more information on this screen refer to page 15 Activates the Calendar program For more information on this program refer to page 33 1 Getting started Acer n20 tour 6 Directional pad Enables multi directional scrolling in various menus and applications Press the center of the pad on to simulate the function of the Enter key 7 Quick button for Activates the Contacts program Contacts For more information on this program refer to page 36 8 Quick button for Activates the Inbox program Inbox For more information on this progr
72. ll a pop up menu of actions Send via E mail Beam File Rename Move Tap to record mt gt U u m att Pa re Mew Tools Tap to show or hide the Recording toolbar Tap to create a new item Creating a note Tap New Create the note by writing drawing typing or recording NOTE For more information about using the input panel writing and drawing on the screen and creating recordings see 2 Entering data in your Acer n20 on page 19 4 Managing Microsoft Pocket Outlook applications Inbox Tap to return to the note list the note is saved automatically ey Ok Team meeting notes Adam will send current status to core team Julie will get the revenue numbers Tanner is back from the conference and reports that the product was a big hit 123 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 Tabla wielr t y juli jolpi ti CAPjajs d fjajh ilkjij ent edl LA New Edit Tools E Tap to show or hide the input panel Tap to write on the screen Tap to add a recording to the note Inbox Use Inbox to send and receive email messages by doing either of the following e Synchronise email messages with Microsoft Exchange or Microsoft Outlook on your computer e Send and receive email messages by connecting directly to an email server through an Internet service provider ISP or a network To open Inbox e Press the Inbox Quick button on the front panel of your handheld Inbox will open
73. load a mobile favorite Right click the mobile favorite and then click Properties In the Download tab specify the number of links deep you want to download To conserve handheld memory go only one level deep Synchronise your handheld and computer Mobile favorites that are stored in the Mobile Favorites folder in Internet Explorer are downloaded to your handheld To save handheld memory in downloading mobile favorites Mobile favorites take up storage memory on your handheld To minimise the amount of memory used observe the following e Inthe settings for the Favorites information type in ActiveSync options turn off pictures and sounds or stop some mobile favorites from being downloaded to your handheld 10 Using Microsoft Pocket Internet Explorer AvantGo channels e Limit the number of downloaded linked pages a In Internet Explorer on the computer right click the mobile favorite you want to change and then click Properties b Inthe Download tab specify 0 or 1 for the number of linked pages you want to download AvantGo channels num A UW AvantGo is a free interactive service that gives you access to personalised content and thousands of popular Web sites You subscribe to AvantGo channels directly from your handheld then you synchronise your handheld and computer or connect to the Internet to download the content For more information visit the AvantGo Web site ia Internet Explorer 12 22 9 Internet Explore
74. m LE Lite Edition is a convenient image viewing tool for file management browsing and viewing oe ea Toolbar contains ci x H ft 4 amp different icons for easy 4 access to frequently File View Tools s fz E used commands display of the ml Toolbar on and off Full Screen wiew icon tor Thumbnail View mode Tap to switch to Select View This icon toggles the 75 6 Using third party applications IA Album LE 76 Key features include Built in Screen Capture function with option to enable a capture sound Image viewing for BMP 2BP JPEG and GIF files Image file and folder management capabilities View and manage any image on your handheld from any source BMP 2BP JPEG CMYK JPEG or GIF format whether or not they are screen capture files created by IA ScreenShot Image browsing and viewing modes include Thumbnail Select and Full Screen views Optimise colours for 24 bit 16 bit 12 bit 8 bit and grayscale displays Crop and Save function allows you to designate any portion of an image and then save that portion as a new file IA ScreenShot 3 31p ok rali TA ScreenShot 3 31p ok Fhaver 057 c pg width 2467 Height sap Pieks Resobtion dpi N v 300 PEG po Duat E Qar g Sag D Bitmap bmp Option to Select one of your hardware buttons to function as your Capture button or specify a delay time 6 Using third party applications I
75. n the next session File Association check file association NOTE If a PocketTV file association was modified by another application you have the option to restore it 89 6 Using third party applications PocketTV Enterprise Edition 90 7 Using expansion features Memory Stick 7 Using expansion features The slim and lightweight design of your Acer n20 belies the impressive expansion features that it is capable of These expansion features includes the following e Integrated Memory Stick slot e Acer Versatile Connector e Expansion sleeve optional These expansion features allow you to e Install additional applications e Increase system memory e Perform backup procedures e Use a variety of peripheral devices e Connect to the Internet or to a network NOTE In using any peripheral device with your handheld refer to the documentation that accompany each device for information on how to install and operate it Memory Stick On the top of your handheld is a Memory Stick slot This allows you to expand your handheld memory and perform data backup Refer to Top view on page 6 for the location of the Memory Stick slot For instructions on how to use a Memory Stick to perform data backup refer to Backup Restore on page 64 To learn more about Memory Stick please go to http www memorystick org Inserting a Memory Stick 1 Hold your handheld securely 91 7 Using expansion features Memory
76. nd and receive email messages by using a modem or network connection and Inbox on your handheld NOTE The ISP or network must use a POP3 or IMAP4 email server and an SMTP gateway You can use multiple email services to receive your messages For each email service you intend to use first set up and name the email service If you use the same service to connect to different mailboxes set up and name each mailbox connection To set up an email service In Inbox on your handheld tap Services 2 Tap New Service Follow the directions in the New Service wizard For an explanation of a screen tap i and then Help When finished connecting to your email server tap Services and then Connect For more information on using the Inbox program see Inbox on page 43 Getting help on connecting More information on the procedures described here as well as information on additional procedures can be found in the following locations e The section on Inbox on page 43 e Online Help of your handheld Tap 4 and then Help Tap View All Installed Help and then Inbox or Connections e ActiveSync Help on the your computer In ActiveSync click Microsoft ActiveSync Help on the Help menu e For troubleshooting information see the Pocket PC Web site at http www microsoft com mobile pocketpc 113 9 Getting connected Getting help on connecting 114 10 Using Microsoft Pocket Internet Explorer Mobile Favorites folder
77. ndicate the signal strength of AP Channel Indicates which channel is set to be used by the network Encryption Indicates whether encryption is enabled or disabled in the selected network Info page Use this page to view the MAC address and version information of your handheld s wireless utility 04 27 IEEE 02 11b WLAN MAC Address OO 01 24 C0 01 3F Yersion Information Firmware Version 1 02 00 Driver Version 1 07 29 Utility i Version 1 1 5 e MAC Media Access Control Address This refers to the physical address of a device connected to a network expressed as a 48 bit hexadecimal number Version Information Includes version information for your handheld s firmware driver and wireless utility 109 9 Getting connected Connecting to the Internet Connecting to the Internet 110 CON DU A W 10 11 12 You can connect to your ISP and use the connection to send and receive email messages and view Web or WAP pages You can connect to the Internet in one of two ways e Create a modem connection If this is the method you want to use see To create a modem connection to an ISP later on this page e Use an Ethernet card and a net tap to connect to the network If this is the method you want to use see To create an Ethernet connection to an ISP on page 111 You can use either an Ethernet PC Card or a CompactFlash Ethernet card Either way you will need to use an expan
78. necting to the Internet You can also connect to the Internet through an ISP or a network connection and browse the Web fae Internet Explorer a 3 00 ES Tap below for useful sites and services g PocketPC com accer msn Mobile 4 AvantGo iew Tools s E Hide pictures button Favorites button Home button Refresh button 118 10 Using Microsoft Pocket Internet Explorer Using Pocket Internet Explorer To view mobile favorites and channels Tap the Favorites button to display your list of favorites pam Internet Explorer m 11 32 ok Mobile Favorites f AvantGo Channels C Vacation Web Sites alia you C3 Work Web Sites Welcome to Microsoft s Homepage amp Welcome to MSN com Open Add Add Delete Delete Tap to add or delete a folder or favorite link Tap the page you want to view You ll see the page that was downloaded the last time you synchronised with your computer If the page is not on your handheld the favorite will be dimmed You will need to synchronise with your computer again to download the page to your handheld or connect to the Internet to view the page To browse the Internet Set up a connection to your ISP or corporate network as described in 9 Getting connected on page 101 To connect and start browsing do one of the following e Tap the Favorites button and then tap the favorite you want to view e Tap View and then Address Bar In the addr
79. nt IP address e Subnet Mask Displays the current subnet mask e Gateway Displays the IP address of the current gateway 105 9 Getting connected Wireless communication Configuration page Use this page to set the Mode SSID Channel and Country settings and to view the Link Quality indicator IEEE 807 11b WLAN Configuration Link Quality gale e Mode Select the operating mode Infrastructure This is the default mode It allows transmission and receipt of data to and from an Access Point AP cell It also enables roaming between AP cells in the network 801 11 Ad Hoc This mode allows the formation of a local network where adapters using a shared SSID communicate peer to peer without going through Access Points e SSID This is a unique case sensitive name of up to 32 characters shared among all devices sharing a common wireless network You will be able to connect to an Access Point with the same SSID When operating under the 801 11 Ad Hoc mode the SSID must be the same among stations so that computers can communicate properly within the LAN e Channel Under the 801 11 Ad Hoc mode the first station forms the 801 11 Ad Hoc network by selecting the initial SSID and channel Other stations will only need to have the same SSID to join the network e Country Select the country where you are Different countries have different wireless regulations e Rescan Tap this button to search the near
80. o colour optimisation will be perform meaning the image will be displayed in its original form e Auto Rotate The Auto Rotate function controls whether the intelligent 90 degree rotation will occur to the Left or to the Right when in Full Screen view This function is activated when the Auto Rotate command on the View menu is selected e Thumbnail Size The Thumbnail Size function controls whether thumbnail images are displayed in Large or Small size both in Thumbnail and Select views Default setting is Small Acrobat Reader for Pocket PC Acrobat Reader for Pocket PC lets you view Adobe Portable Document Format PDF files from your handheld This application includes two components e The ActiveSync filter runs on the Windows platform It prepares untagged Adobe PDF files and transports them to your handheld e The Reader is an application in your handheld designed to accommodate the characteristics of small screen devices Acrobat Reader for Pocket PC allows you to view Adobe PDF files in two modes e View the Adobe PDF file exactly as intended e View a tagged Adobe PDF file in a reflowed format This provides the best reading experience on your handheld because text and images are shown in a fit the screen mode Refer to http www adobe com products acrobat readerforppc html for more information Pocket 7V Enterprise Edition 84 Pocket7V Enterprise Edition allows you to playback standard MPEG 1 video fi
81. o crop in either 81 6 Using third party applications IA Album LE Thumbnail View or Select View and then select Crop from the Tools menu or the Crop icon on the Toolbar A thumbnail image will be shown in the Crop tab Crop tab In the Crop tab you can drag your stylus on the image to manually specify a square rectangular area or you can specify values in the X and Y origin and W and H area fields After a Crop region has been defined you can drag it around using your stylus You can also Pan or Zoom In Out using the icons in the Crop tab To save the cropped portion as a new file immediately to the same file type as the original tap the Crop button The default file naming convention appends an underscore and a c _c prior to the extension and places it in the current folder Format tab Use the Format tab to save a cropped image to a different file type and or resolution You can save the file in jpeg gif or bmp format Depending on which format you choose Quality and Color choices will also be available You also have the option to save the image at a different resolution Location tab Use the Location tab to save a cropped image under a different folder You also have the option to change the filename Capture Settings This command allows you to set any of your handheld s hardware buttons to act as a capture button By simply pressing the capture button that you have designated whatever is cur
82. oft Pocket Outlook applications Subject Priority Status Starts Due MIccurs Reminder Tap to return to the task list the task is saved automatically Not Completed Mone Mone ince es No categories After completing the details tap OK Tasks Tap to choose from predefined subjects Notes is a good place for maps and drawings TIP To quickly create a task with only a subject tap Entry Bar on the Tools menu Then tap Tap Here to add a new task and enter your task information To use the Tasks summary screen When you tap a task in the task list asummary screen is displayed To change the task tap Edit Send status report Starts 6 18 2000 Due 6 18 2000 Send to the whole team using the new format Tap to change task View task details Tap to show and hide additional summary information View notes 41 4 Managing Microsoft Pocket Outlook applications Notes Notes 42 Quickly capture thoughts reminders ideas drawings and phone numbers with Notes You can create a written note or a recording You can also include a recording 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 note list is displayed it will be created as a stand alone recording To open Notes Tap to change the sort order of the list Tap to open a note or play a recording pajis Tap and hold to display Select A
83. ograms Pocket Word Pocket Word 5 Managing Microsoft Pocket PC 2002 companion programs Perform your usual computing tasks on the road using the Microsoft Pocket PC 2002 companion programs which includes e Pocket Word e Pocket Excel e MSN Messenger e Microsoft Windows Media Player for Pocket PC e Microsoft Reader for Pocket PC NOTE Microsoft Reader is available only for the English and European Acer n20 models To open a companion program on your handheld tap Programs on the Ea menu and then tap the program name Pocket Word works with Microsoft Word on your computer to give you easy access to copies of your documents You can e Create new documents on your handheld such as letters meeting minutes and trip reports or you can copy documents from your computer to your handheld e Synchronise documents between your computer and your handheld so that you have the most up to date content in both locations For more information on using Pocket Word tap ned gt Programs gt Pocket Word then tap Help from the fa j menu o Tap fi f A blank document appears Or if you ve selected a template for new documents in the Options dialog box that template appears with appropriate text and formatting already provided You can open only one document at a time when you open a second document you ll be asked to save the first You can save a document you create or edit in a variety of fo
84. olders you have accessed during the current IA Album LE session will be available on the menu that appears when you tap Go To You can access the Go To menu by tapping its icon on the toolbar when in Thumbnail view There is also a Home command on the GoTo menu By default the Home Folder is set to the My Documents folder You can change the Home Folder to any folder Follow the steps below 1 Select Options from the Tools menu 2 Tap the Change button in the Home field New Folder This command allows you to create a new folder on your handheld that you can use to store images 1 Select the folder in the upper pane under which you want the new folder to reside 2 Select the New Folder command 3 Enter the name for the new folder in the dialog box This command is also on the Toolbar and on the pop up menu that appears when you tap and hold in the folder pane while in Thumbnail View mode Delete Folder This command allows you to delete an existing folder on your handheld 1 Select the folder you want to delete 2 Select Delete Folder from the File menu or the pop up menu that appears when you tap and hold in the Folder pane when in Thumbnail View mode Delete After you have selected one or more image files this command becomes available It allows you to permanently delete the file or files from the folder You can also select this command from the Toolbar or from the pop up menu that appears when you ta
85. ons ta Settings 421215 3 ee AvantGo Beam Connections Connect tg Network Adapters Personal Connections AvantGo Connect Set server settings and related options for AvantGo Tra Hig Settings 12 20 0 AvantGo Connect 12 21 0 AvantGo Connect Server Server address Server settings Hostname sync avantgo com Avantan cam isync avantago comal Your account Set password Connection options Connect to this server Refresh all content at next sync Connect securely Remove 132 11 Customising your handheld Adjusting handheld settings Beam Define settings for the beam function LF lt x Q Beam settings Receiving Receive all incoming beams and select discoverable mode Connections Adjust settings for connecting to the Internet or to a local network fig Settings Hg Settings 41216 When needed automatically connect ae yo to The Internet using these settings Location Work if Local Settings Area code E Tone dialing When needed automatically connect to Work using these settings Country code T Pulse dialing Work Settings h _ Disable call waiting dial Ho My network card connects to Connections Dialing Locations Dialing Locations 133 11 Customising your handheld Adding and removing programs Network Adapters Select your handheld s network adapter and set its properties 41219 Async
86. ortable design The illustration below shows the components of the expansion sleeve 1 PC Card Type II slot Accepts PC Card based peripheral devices 2 PC Card Type II slot Press to pop out any installed PC Card based device eject button 93 7 Using expansion features Expansion sleeve 4 94 3 CompactFlash Type II slot Accepts CompactFlash based peripheral devices 4 CompactFlash Type II slot Press to pop out any installed CompactFlash based eject button device 5 100 pin expansion slot Connects the expansion sleeve to your handheld 6 USB host connector Accepts USB peripheral devices 7 Power socket Connects to the AC adapter to provide external power supply to the system Attaching your Acer n20 to the expansion sleeve Detach the removable battery pack from your handheld a Refer to To uninstall the battery pack on page 9 IMPORTANT After removing the battery pack you have about 30 minutes to attach the expansion sleeve and turn the handheld back on otherwise you risk losing all data on the internal memory of your handheld Align the handheld s rear panel to the expansion sleeve then slide it in through the sleeve s arms b Gently push your handheld downward until you feel it lock Slide the battery release switch on the handheld to Lock position 7 Using expansion features Expansion sleeve Using the expansion sleeve Both the CompactFlash and PC Card slots are flexible expansion fea
87. ovider ISP Once connected you can send and receive email messages by using Inbox and view Web or WAP pages by using Microsoft Pocket Internet Explorer The communication software for creating an ISP connection is already installed on your handheld Your service provider will provide software needed to install other services such as paging and fax services e Connect to the network at your company or organisation where you work Once connected you can send and receive email messages by using Inbox view Web or WAP pages by using Microsoft Pocket Internet Explorer and synchronise with your computer e Connect to your computer to synchronise remotely Once connected you can synchronise information such as your Pocket Outlook information Infrared communication Using infrared you can send and receive information such as contacts and appointments from another IR enabled device Refer to Front view on page 3 for the location of your handheld s IR port Sending information 1 Switch to the program where you created the item you want to send and locate the item in the list 2 Align the IR port of your handheld with that of the IR enabled device so that they are unobstructed and within a close range 3 Tap and hold the item and then tap Beam Item on the pop up menu Or Send items but not folders using File Explorer e Tap and hold the item you want to send and then tap Beam File on the pop up menu 101 9 Get
88. p and hold in the lower pane when in Thumbnail view Select All This command selects all images in the current folder When in Thumbnail view you can also use the Select All icon on the Toolbar If you wish to deselect all images after multiple images have been selected simply tap anywhere within an empty portion of the Thumbnail image pane Exit This command terminates the current IA Album LE session 6 Using third party applications IA Album LE View menu Thumbnail iew Select iew Full Screen iew Previous Image Next Image oom In foom Out Actual Size Auto Rotate i Image Info 7 File iew Tools E EA a The View menu allows you to choose view modes display your images in various ways such as zoom rotate and view data concerning the attributes of the images Thumbnail View Switch to Thumbnail view by selecting Thumbnail View from the View menu or by tapping its icon on the toolbar In this view images in the current folder are shown as thumbnails You can do the following in Thumbnail view e Tap the upward pointing red triangle to display an additional row of thumbnail images Conversely each time you tap a downward pointing blue triangle a row of thumbnail images will be hidden e Tap the stylus on an image and then drag it to another position 79 6 Using third party applications IA Album LE 80 e Place your stylus within the edge at the far left or far right o
89. pin expansion connector e SIR Standard Infrared capability e Wireless communication function using the built in IEEE 802 11b WLAN adapter applicable to the Acer n20w model only 1 Getting started Features summary Expansion e Integrated Memory Stick e Acer Versatile Connector e Expansion sleeve optional sold separately CompactFlash Type II slot PC Card Type II slot Standard USB host connector Battery pack e Removable and rechargeable Lithium polymer battery Acer n20 1000 mAH capacity battery pack Acer n20w 2000 mAH capacity battery pack e Operation time for normal usage Acer n20 8 hours Acer n20w 15 hours NOTE Length of battery operation will depend on power consumption which in turn is based on system resources use For example constantly using the backlight or using power demanding applications will shorten the length of battery operation e Charging time from empty to full capacity Acer n20 4 hours Acer n20w 8 hours e Built in backup battery Design and ergonomics e Stylish light and thin design Height 12 9 cm 12 9 cm Width 7 9 cm 7 9 cm Depth 1 29 cm 19 6 cm Weight 1809 235g e User friendly navigation features Scroll wheel for one hand operation Directional pad for multi directional scrolling in various menus and applications Quick buttons to easily launch commonly used applications f2e button for one tap access to all available app
90. pose Acer and its subsidiaries assume no responsibility for any damage or loss resulting from the use of this Acer n20 Handheld Manual NOTES Record the serial number purchase date and place of purchase information in the space provided below The serial number is recorded on the label affixed to your Acer n20 All correspondence concerning your unit should include the serial number and purchase information Acer n20 Handheld About this Manual About this Manual Welcome to the Acer n20 Handheld Manual This Manual is designed to help you get up and running quickly with your new Acer n20 a Windows Powered Pocket PC 2002 handheld It describes all you need to know about how to use your handheld as well as the application programs that come with it This Manual will discuss the following topics e Acer n20 system tour e Setup and maintenance procedures e Viewing and entering data e Using the application programs bundled with you handheld e Taking advantage of your handheld s expansion features e Synchronising data between your handheld and your computer e Connecting your handheld to a computer a network or the Internet e Personalising your handheld with your own preference settings This Manual introduces you to the many ways your Acer n20 can help you organise and manage both business and personal information to make your everyday activities a more productive and satisfying experience About this Manual Your gu
91. r M1214 amp A AvantGo Avante provides free updated personalized content From Web sites such as The New York Times MSM and Somy to your Pocket PO every time wou synchronize To activate Awanttsa Put your Pocket PE in its cradle When the Microsoft ActiveSwne window appears on your desktop computer click the Options button When the Options panel appears check the box beside the AwantGo item Synchronize your dewice to begin viewing Aywantao content You must be connected to the Internet to download content From AvantGo View Tools 2 Qi Ej view Tools 4 HAAA Ej Signing up for AvantGo In ActiveSync options on your computer turn on synchronisation for the AvantGo information type In Pocket Internet Explorer on your handheld tap the Favorites button to display your list of favorites Tap the AvantGo Channels link Tap the Activate button Follow the onscreen directions To complete the setup synchronise your handheld with your computer and then tap the My Channels button When synchronisation is complete tap the AvantGo Channels link in your list of favorites to see a few of the most popular channels 117 10 Using Microsoft Pocket Internet Explorer Using Pocket Internet Explorer To add or remove channels e Tap the Add or Remove link Using Pocket Internet Explorer You can use Pocket Internet Explorer to browse mobile favorites and channels that have been downloaded to your handheld without con
92. r Pocket PC 62 To copy text You can copy text from books that support this feature into any program that accepts text On a book page select the text you want to copy Tap Copy Text on the pop up menu The text can be pasted into the program of your choice To view book annotations To see a list of a book s annotations including bookmarks highlights text notes and drawings Tap Annotations Index on the book s cover page Tap an entry in the list to go to the annotated page Bookmarks e When you add a bookmark to a book a colour coded bookmark icon appears in the right margin From anywhere in the book tap the bookmark icon to go to the bookmarked page NOTE You can add multiple bookmarks to a book Highlights e When you highlight text it appears with a coloured background Notes e When you attach a note to text you enter the text in a note pad that appears on top of the book page A Note icon will appear in the left margin To show or hide the note tap the icon Drawings e When you add a drawing a Drawing icon appears in the bottom left corner of the page and drawing tools appear across the bottom of the page Draw by dragging your stylus Removing a book When you finish reading a book you can delete it to conserve space on your handheld If a copy of the book is stored on your computer you can download it again at any time Tap and hold the title in the Library list Tap Delete on t
93. r n20 Handheld Help To view Help tap fe and then Help r EE i iv ce d Programs on your handheld The Acer n20 Handheld Companion CD Additional programs that can be installed on your handheld Connecting to and synchronising The Just for Starters poster with your computer ActiveSync Help on your computer To view Help click Help and then Microsoft ActiveSync Help First things first Package contents Last minute updates and detailed The Read Me files technical information Located in the Microsoft ActiveSync folder on your computer and on the Acer n20 Handheld Companion CD Up to date information http www acer com regarding your handheld Package contents Your Acer n20 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 e Acer n20 handheld e Just for Starters poster e Stylus e Acer n20 Handheld Quick Guide e USB cradle e Acer n20 Handheld Companion CD e Battery pack e Acer n20 Handheld Accessories Catalogue e AC adapter e Warranty Agreement Optional accessories To create more variety and expand the capabilities of your Acer n20 you can purchase the following optional accessories e Expansion sleeve e Earphones with microphone e Extra battery pack e 4 in 1 handheld pen e Plug adapter e Colour stylus pack e USB sync cable e Leather cover Taking care of your Acer n20 This sec
94. r second and bit rate indicator E PocketT Levis 00 18 00 20 6 02 fos asip Cm 3 Mute Tools WE p b I gt Tools menu 6 Using third party applications PocketTV Enterprise Edition BF PocketT Welcome to 10 10 g Open Open URL Close Save Frame Properties Options About Exit Includes the following commands e Open e Open URL e Save Frame e Properties e Options e About e Exit Select a file to open There are two possible ways to open a file depending on whether the option Options gt Files gt Open With tGetFile is selected or not If selected you can open a file located anywhere otherwise it uses the standard Microsoft dialog which only shows the files located in My Documents and in one level of subfolders Specify an http URL for streaming Built in streaming protocols include http and ftp Capture and save the current frame The frame is saved in RGB Targa format and can be viewed or converted using the popular PQView image viewer Show the file parameters Refer to the following subsection for details on this Tools command Show copyright and registration information Terminate the application This is different from the X Smart Minimize button which merely deactivates Pocket7V and pushes it back to the background 87 6 Using third party applications PocketTV Enterprise Edition Options menu command A PocketT Wel
95. r t yjulifolp et caPjajs ajfjaln ijk ij shift z x c vjbjn m F cujan js te New Edit Tools A E To change word suggestion options e To set word suggestion options such as the number of words suggested at one time tap Settings Personal tab Input and then the Word Completion tab To type with the soft keyboard Tap the arrow next to the Input Panel button then Keyboard On the soft keyboard that is displayed tap the keys with your stylus To use Letter Recognizer With Letter Recognizer you can write letters using the stylus just as you would on paper Tap the arrow next to the Input Panel button then Letter Recognizer Write a letter in the box When you write a letter it is converted to typed text that appears on the screen NOTE For specific instructions on using Letter Recognizer with Letter Recognizer open tap the question mark next to the writing area To use Block Recognizer With Block Recognizer you can input character strokes using the stylus that are similar to those used on other devices Tap the arrow next to the Input Panel button then Block Recognizer 2 Entering data in your Acer n20 Writing on the screen 2 Write a letter in the box When you write a letter it is converted to typed text that appears on the screen NOTE For specific instructions on using Block Recognizer with Block Recognizer open tap the question mark next to the writing area To use Transcri
96. ranscriber 21 using My Text 27 writing on the screen 21 convert to text 22 expansion features 91 Acer Versatile Connector 93 expansion sleeve 93 attaching expansion sleeve 94 inserting CompactFlash card 95 inserting PC Card 96 removing CompactFlash card 96 removing PC Card 97 Memory Stick 91 inserting 91 removing 92 H handheld guides V maintenance vi optional accessories vi package contents vi resetting vil handheld features 1 audio 1 battery pack 2 install 8 uninstall 9 connectivity 1 display 1 ergonomics 2 expansion 2 performance 1 handheld setup charging 11 LED status 12 through the Acer Versatile Connector 12 connecting cradle 10 installing battery 12 installing Microsoft ActiveSync software 7 initial synchronisation 13 139 IA Album LE 75 menus 77 Inbox 43 input panel 19 Internet 110 L Letter Recognizer 20 M manage applications application list 29 finding information 31 opening 29 organising information 31 switching 29 Memory Stick 91 Microsoft Pocket Internet Explorer 115 AvantGo 117 signup 117 Mobile Favorites create mobile favorite 116 favorite links 115 using 118 view mobile favorites 119 Microsoft Pocket Outlook 33 Calendar 33 create meeting request 36 open 33 schedule appointment 34 Contacts 36 create contact 37 find contact 38 open 36 Inbox 43 connect to email server 44 manage folders 47 Message list 45 open 43 synchronise email 44 Notes 42 create note 42 open 42 Task
97. rent track Tap to adjust volume Tap Tap to skip to to the next song S0 Tap to play Tap to play a previous song or pause For more information about using Windows Media Player for Pocket PC tap 54 and then tap Help Microsoft Reader for Pocket PC Use Microsoft Reader for Pocket PC to read eBooks on your handheld You can also download books from your favorite eBook Web site to your computer Then use ActiveSync to copy the book files to your handheld The books appear in the Reader Library where you can tap them in the list to open them NOTE Microsoft Reader is available only for the English and European Acer n20 models Using Guidebook Guidebook contains all the information you ll need to use the Microsoft Reader To open Guidebook e Tap Help on the Reader command bar Or e Ona book page tap and hold on the book title and then tap Help on the pop up menu 5 Managing Microsoft Pocket PC 2002 companion programs Microsoft Reader for Pocket PC Getting books on your Acer n20 You can download book files from the Web Just visit your favorite eBook retailer and follow the instructions to download the book files Some sample books and a dictionary are included in the MSReader folder This folder is located in the Extras folder on the Acer n20 Handheld Companion CD Use ActiveSync to download the files from your computer to your handheld as described in the Read Me file in the MSRead
98. rently displayed on your handheld screen will be saved as an image file Setting and configuring a capture button Tap Capture Settings on the Tools menu or its icon on the toolbar Make sure the Enable Screen Capture check box is checked In the Perform Capture Using field select the desired button or time delay from the drop down list If you select a button that button on your handheld will be used as your Screen Capture button The buttons in the drop down list refer to the hardware buttons on your handheld If you select a Delay Time value from the list the screen capture will take place after the chosen number of seconds passes In the File Resolution field you can select a different predefined resolution from the drop down list box Your screen captures will be saved to the resolution you choose in this field However you cannot change the resolution if you choose to save screen captures in the GIF format Choose whether or not you want a Confirmation screen to appear each time you create a screen capture file By default the Confirm Before File Saving check box is selected If you remove the check from this check box the screen capture process will take place immediately with no confirmation 82 10 6 Using third party applications IA Album LE Choose whether or not you want to trigger a sound each time you perform a screen capture If so check the Enable Capture Sound check box If you want to specify a
99. ritten or typed notes drawings and recordings Keep track of your tasks Create new workbooks or view and edit Excel workbooks created on your computer Send and receive instant messages with your MSN Messenger contacts Create new documents or view and edit Word documents created on your computer 3 Managing applications and information Finding and organising information Finding and organising information Use the Find function and the File Explorer window to search for specific files and manage your files easily To use Find The Find function helps you quickly locate specific files 1 On the led menu tap Find 2 Enter the text you want to find then select a data type TIP To quickly find information that is taking up storage space on your handheld select Larger than 64 KB in Type 3 Tap Go to start the search Type text you want to find Tap here to start search Type Larger than 64 KB Results 123 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 Tabjajwje r t y u ijojeji i CAPjaj sjajfjajnjijklij Shift z x c Y bjnjm Z cujan jil te gt To use File Explorer Use File Explorer to locate files on your handheld and to organise these files into folders tam menu tap Programs and then File Explorer 31 3 Managing applications and information Finding and organising information Tap to change folders File Explorer A Select the sort order My Device for the list Tap the
100. rmat By default ActiveSync does not automatically synchronise all types of information Use ActiveSync options to turn synchronisation on and off for specific information types NOTE If you have a wireless LAN card you can synchronise remotely from your handheld For the Acer n20w model you can use the built in IEEE 802 11b WLAN adapter For information on using ActiveSync see ActiveSync Help on the your computer You can also use ActiveSync to e Back up and restore your handheld data e Copy rather than synchronise files between your handheld and your computer e Control when synchronisation occurs by selecting a synchronisation mode For example you can synchronise continually while connected to your computer or only when you choose the synchronise command e Select which information types are synchronised and control how much data is synchronised For example you can choose how many weeks of past appointments you want synchronised Before you begin synchronisation install ActiveSync on your computer from the Acer n20 Handheld Companion CD NOTE ActiveSync is already installed on your handheld For instructions on installing ActiveSync see Installing the Microsoft ActiveSync software on page 7 or you could refer to the Just for Starters poster included in the package contents For detailed information about using ActiveSync on your computer start ActiveSync on your computer and then see
101. rmats including e Word doc e Rich Text Format rtf e Pocket Word psw e Plain Text txt 49 5 Managing Microsoft Pocket PC 2002 companion programs Pocket Word 50 To use the Pocket Word file list Pocket Word contains a list of the files stored on your handheld e Tap a file in the list to open it e To delete make copies of and send files tap and hold a file in the list Then select the appropriate action on the pop up menu Select the type of folder you want displayed in the list fig Pocket Word Tap to change the sort order of the list ap Meeting notes TEE Te Tap to open a document Delete Select All Tap and hold an item to see a pop up menu of actions Send via E mail Beam File Rename More Mew Tools Tap to create a new document Entering information You can enter information in Pocket Word in one of four modes typing writing drawing and recording which are displayed on the View menu Each mode has its own toolbar which you can show and hide by tapping the Show Hide Toolbar button on the command bar If you re opening a Word document created on a computer select Wrap to Window on the View menu so that you can see the entire document TIP You can change the zoom magnification by tapping View and then Zoom Then select the percentage you want Select a higher percentage to enter text and a lower one to see more of your document Typing mode e Using
102. rsonals om Gvat dk Shs Yeo ce Ge Gh Se a oe ty ee ee ek ee ee SYSE 2 Sock ke Le ee OL ee oe eee ee ee eee 86 CONMECEIONS wz ck me te nis ee a OS AR OR ee ew ne os Red He He e e a WZ Adding and removing programs 6 es ee ew we es 134 AGGING Proglas w s pea 2 6 6 4 82 2 2 Be ee eee ee wae 14 Removing programs ot Ane ah Me MJ BCT Adding a program tothe Start menu 2 6 2 2 136 Index 139 XIV 1 Getting started Features summary Getting started This chapter will discuss the following topics e Feature highlights of your Acer n20 e Acer n20 system tour e Step by step procedures on how to prepare your handheld for use e Basic concepts in using your Acer n20 Features summary Performance e Intel PXA250 Application Processor with Intel XScale technology e System memory 64 MB SDRAM for application storage 32 MB Flash ROM for operating system e Microsoft Pocket PC 2002 Premium with Microsoft Outlook 2000 Display e 3 8 Reflective TFT LCD Thin Film Transistor Liquid Crystal Display e 240 x 320 resolution e 16 bit or 64K colour support e Microsoft ClearType technology for clearer crisper font display e MediaQ graphics controller for enhanced graphics performance Audio e Embedded AC 97 CODEC with CD quality stereo output e Built in industry standard 3 5 mm earphone jack e Built in microphone Connectivity e 19 pin Acer Versatile Connector e 100
103. rted properly 11 1 Getting started Preparing to use your Acer n20 12 2 LED status during charging e Charging Flashing green e Charging complete Steady green If the battery level becomes low in the course of normal use a status icon appears on the handheld screen indicating low or very low battery status refer to Status icons on page 15 Perform an ActiveSync operation to back up your data then recharge the battery If your handheld shuts down i e battery is completely drained out you have about 30 minutes to recharge the battery before you lose all data on your handheld s internal memory The battery pack is removable Refer to the succeeding section for instructions on how to remove it from the battery bay NOTE You have the option to purchase a spare battery pack for your handheld Setting up your Acer n20 After you have initially charged your handheld for three hours you can now set it up for use Refer to the instructions below To set up your Acer n20 Turn on your handheld by pressing the power button on the front panel Follow the onscreen instructions to set up your handheld 1 Getting started Preparing to use your Acer n20 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 New Partnership Set Up a Partnership This wizard helps you esta
104. s 39 open 39 Microsoft Pocket PC 2002 49 companion programs 49 Microsoft Reader get book 60 read book 60 Reader features 61 140 remove book 62 use Guidebook 59 using Library 60 MSN Messenger 55 58 chat with contacts 57 requirements 56 set up 56 work with contacts 56 Pocket Excel 53 File list 54 protect workbook 55 Pocket Word 49 enter data drawing mode 52 recording mode 53 typing mode 50 writing mode 51 File list 50 Windows Media Player for Pocket PC 58 Microsoft Reader 59 Mobile Favorites folder 115 MSN Messenger 55 My Text 27 N Notes 42 P Pocket Excel 53 protect workbook 55 Pocket Word 49 PocketTV 84 R RecentDo 63 remove program 136 S system tour 3 bottom view 7 front view 3 left view 5 top view 6 T Tasks 39 third party applications 63 Acrobat Reader for Pocket PC 84 Backup Restore 64 IA Album LE 75 key features 76 Capture button 76 Crop and Save 76 menus 77 File 77 Tools 81 screen capture preferences 82 View 79 select view 80 PocketTV 84 Command bar 85 Fullscreen Landscape switch 85 Menu 87 Options 88 Seek bar 85 Status bar 86 Transcriber 21 W Windows Media Player for Pocket PC 58 141 142
105. s from a list of alternates or return to the original writing To do so 1 Tap and hold the incorrect word tap one word at a time 2 On the pop up menu tap Alternates A menu with a list of alternate words appears 3 Do either of the following a Tap the word you want to use b Tap the writing at the top of the menu to return to the original writing NOTE Hyphenated words foreign words that use special characters such as accents and some punctuation cannot be converted If you add writing to a word to change it such as changing a 3 to an 8 after you attempt to recognise the word the writing you add will not be included if you attempt to recognise the writing again 23 2 Entering data in your Acer n20 Drawing on the screen Tap to return to your original writing report Or tap the word you want Report to use m New Edit Tools E 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 with the word above Write periods and commas above the line For better recognition try increasing the zoom level to 300 using the Tools menu Write the letters of a word closely and leave big gaps between words so that your handheld can easily tell where words begin and end Drawing on the screen You can draw on the screen in the same way that you write on the screen The difference between wri
106. s on the screen e Speak into your handheld s microphone to record a message e In Inbox or MSN Messenger use the My Text function e Use Microsoft ActiveSync to synchronise or copy information from your computer to your handheld Refer to page 99 for detailed information on using Microsoft ActiveSync Using the input panel Use the input panel to enter information in any program on your handheld You can either type using the soft keyboard or write using Letter Recognizer Block Recognizer or Transcriber In either case the characters appear as typed text on the screen NOTE Transcriber is available only for the English and European Acer n20 models To show or hide the input panel 1 Tap the Input Panel button 2 Tap the arrow next to the Input Panel button to see your choices Options Block Recognizer Keyboard i Select an input method Letter Recognizer Transcriber New Edit iew Tools Tap to see your choices Input Panel button When you use the input panel your handheld anticipates the word you are typing or writing and displays it above the input panel When you tap the displayed word it is 19 2 Entering data in your Acer n20 Using the input panel 20 inserted into your text at the insertion point The more you use your handheld the more words it learns to anticipate Tap here if this is the right word 123 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 Tabla wlel
107. sion sleeve optional accessory to make the connection To create a modem connection to an ISP Obtain the following information from your ISP e ISP dial up access telephone number e User name and password Some ISPs require information in front of the user name such as MSN username e TCP IP settings If your handheld does not have a built in modem install a modem card or use or use a NULL modem cable and appropriate adapters to connect an external modem to your handheld through the Versatile Connector aS and then Settings In the Connections tab tap Connections Under The Internet settings select Internet Settings and tap Modify In the Modem tab tap New Enter a name for the connection such as ISP Connection In the Select a modem list select your modem type If your modem type does not appear try re inserting the modem card If you are using an external modem that is connected to your handheld with a cable select Hayes Compatible on COM 1 You need not change any settings in Advanced Most ISPs now use a dynamically assigned address If the ISP you are connecting to does not use a dynamically assigned address tap Advanced and then the TCP IP tab and enter the address When finished tap OK and then Next Enter the access phone number and tap Next Select other desired options and tap Finish In the Dialing Locations tab specify your current location and phone type most phone lines are tone These set
108. sounds for and define how you want to be notified about different events ri T i Settings eat OD Sounds amp Notifications System volume 1 Select an event Silent Activesync Begin sync 2 Select how to be notified Enable sounds for Play sound Events warnings system events Programs gt m Notifications alarms reminders Display message on screen Screen taps Flash light for Mo limit Soft Loud _ Hardware buttons O Soft Loud Volume Notifications aS Notifications E Today Customise the look and the information that is displayed on the Today screen AF Settings To customize the Today screen tap one of Checked items appear on the Today screen the Following themes and tap Ok Default Date Calendar Inbox Tasks 7 Sane Display Today screen if device is not used Use this picture as the background for hours 125 11 Customising your handheld Adjusting handheld settings System About Backlight Clock T 3 amp Memory Microphone Power oe D Regional Remove Screen settings Programs Personal System Connections About Displays your handheld s version and copyright information includes an option to define a device ID Your device uses this information to identify itself to other computers Enter a name that starts with a letter and contains the characters _ A Z or 0 9 Devi Pocket_Pq A sill Portions of this softwar
109. store process 73 6 Using third party applications Backup Restore During the restore process a progress screen will appear displaying restore status Backup Restore a 6 07 ok File name Backup dbk Backup Time Feb 06 2002 10 28 File Info Windows messaging OT00193c 1000 Completed So 26 z E When the restore process is completed a message box appears accor Gb i _ i Restore i complete Tap ok to reset your machine 6 Tap ok Deleting a file from a storage card To increase the size of available free space in a storage card you can delete files that you no longer need 1 Tap the Restore tab 2 Select the storage card from which you want to delete a file From the list tap a filename 74 6 Using third party applications IA Album LE 4 From the pop up menu tap Delete A message confirming deletion will appear nel Backup Restore a 6 31 C BF Backup iRestore a 6 31 g Restore Re store Restore from Restore from Memory Stick 32MB Free D Memon Stick 32MB tree O Compact Flash 45 41M Free 7 Se far PCMCIA Card 24 70MB Free Hace DEAE OLE Name Size Date b G allfile dbk if to be deleted amp zBackup dok 2095k oO2 06 EzE Are you Sure pBackupo dbk 291K 02 06 gE o cel S allfile dkt 4815K O2 07 SE OK Backup Restore Backup Restore About E About 5 Tap OK IA Album LE IA Albu
110. t The messages you receive are displayed in the Message list By default the most recently received messages are displayed first in the list Select the service and folder you want to display Received Date Select the sort order Robert Brown a 45PM 16K RE Today s Meeting E Jay Adams Mark as Unread RE Please rd Move To i E Andrew Dixo Status Repo E Bradley Beck RE Lunch Reply for messages Tap to open a message Tap and hold to display a pop up menu of actions PocketP Forward eae Reminder Delete RE Working late E Adam Barr 7 15PM IE E Don t Forget Inbox Activesync 11 Items New Tools Services A E Tap to connect and to send and receive e mail Tap to connect to the selected service When you receive a message tap it to open it Unread messages are displayed in bold 45 4 Managing Microsoft Pocket Outlook applications Inbox 46 Tap to return to the message list From Robert Brown Subject RE Today s Meeting Sent 4 23 01 8 45 47 AM Just a reminder to bring your individual schedules for the next 2 quarters with you We will be discussing projects and timelines Thanks Bob Tap to delete this message Tap to view the previous or next message Tap to reply to or forward this message When you connect to your email server by default you ll receive messages from the last five days only the first 100 lines of each new message and file attac
111. tails kaL Inspired Technologies 206 555 1212 Work tel 111 First St work addr Tap to view notes Edit Tools Tap to change contact information Tasks Use Tasks to keep track of what you have to do and prioritise them based on their importance and urgency To open Tasks e Tap tei then Tasks Tasks will open to the Tasks list 39 4 Managing Microsoft Pocket Outlook applications Tasks 40 Select the category of tasks you want displayed in the list Priority Select the sort order of the list Indicates high priority Buy birthday gift Call Maria Proof new proposal Tap to display or edit Create Copy the task details Delete Task Tap and hold to display a pop up menu of actions Beam Task New Tools Tap to create a new task NOTE To change the way information is displayed in the list tap Tools and then Options Creating a task Tap New Using the input panel enter a description You can enter a start date and due date or enter other information by first tapping the field If the input panel is open you will need to hide it to see all available fields To assign the task to a category tap Categories and select a category from the list In the task list you can display tasks by category To add notes tap the Notes tab You can enter text draw or create a recording For more information on creating notes see Notes later in this chapter 4 Managing Micros
112. ted items are shown in hypertext format so you can easily launch them 6 Using third party applications Backup Restore pam MyRecentDo Programs amp 8 00g a ocuments OC bsites T DC OB D Setting NOTE Each category can contain a maximum of five items at a time Backup Restore 64 Backup Restore enables you to back up data files and applications in your handheld s internal memory to a storage card and to restore backup data to your handheld Your handheld s expansion features allow you to use any of the following storage cards e Memory Stick via the built in Memory Stick slot e CompactFlash using the optional expansion sleeve e PC Card using the optional expansion sleeve For more information on these expansion features refer to 7 Using expansion features on page 91 During a backup or restore operation e All hardware buttons are disabled as well as the automatic handheld off feature e The power button serve as a pause resume button to control the pace of backup restore operation There are two tabs in the program window corresponding to the two function of Backup and Restore 6 Using third party applications Backup Restore i607 Fie name ears Backup to O Memory Stick 32MB Free O Compact F lash 45 41 MB Free PCMCIA Card 24M B Free Option O Backup All 3 276K PIM only 191K Calendar Contacts Inbox Task Backup Restore About E
113. the action you want to perform Today screen When you turn on your handheld for the first time each day or after 4 hours of inactivity you ll see the Today screen You can also display it by tapping pe and then Today On the Today screen you can see at a glance a list of important reminders for the day Tap to view notification messages Tap to switch to a program Tap to change volume or mute all sounds T al p d 8 14 Wednesday August 27 7001 Tap to change date and time Owner Adam Barr 206 555 1212 Status Meeting 10 00 4M 11 004M Room 919 cm Wiz ES Le Ld OR Tap to open an item No unread messages Your day at a glance 1 Active task 1 High priority eh i Tap to create a new item Tap to view connection status Status Icons Following are some of the status icons you may see Turns all sounds on and off r Th Backup battery is low e 15 1 Getting started Command interface r Main battery is charging T Main battery is low Main battery is very low CA Main battery is full i Connection is active ell Synchronisation is beginning or ending Synchronisation is occurring ill a Notification that one or more instant messages were received i Notification that one or more email messages were received If more notification icons need to be displayed than there is room to display them the Notification icon gt appears Tap the icon to view
114. ting and drawing on the screen is how you select items and how they can be edited For example selected drawings can be resized while writing cannot 24 To create a drawing Cross three ruled lines on your first stroke A drawing box appears 2 2 Entering data in your Acer n20 Drawing on the screen Subsequent strokes in or touching the drawing box become part of the drawing Drawings that do not cross three ruled lines will be treated as writing van Motes The drawing box indicates the boundaries of the drawing New Edit Tools E Pen button 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 zoom level To select a drawing If you want to edit or format a drawing you must select it first e Tap and hold the stylus on the drawing until the selection handle appears e To select multiple drawings deselect the Pen button and then drag to select the drawings you want To edit a drawing e To cut copy and paste selected drawings a Tap and hold the selected drawing b Tap an editing command on the pop up menu or tap a command on the Edit menu e To resize a drawing a Make sure the Pen button is not selected b Drag a selection handle until required size is attained 2 Entering data in your Acer n20 Recording a message Recording a message In any program where you can write or draw on the screen you can also qui
115. ting connected Wireless communication Receiving information Align the IR port of your handheld with that of the IR enabled device so that they are unobstructed and within a close range Have the owner of the other device send the information to you Your handheld will automatically receive it E cae Infrared Receive m 1 16 infrared Looking For sending device Align infrared ports Wireless communication Applicable only to the Acer n20w model this feature uses a built in IEEE 802 11b WLAN adapter to connect to an existing IEEE 802 11b wireless network This feature provides you with an Internet experience that is completely mobile to meet your fast paced lifestyle and with a high speed transmission rate of up to 11 Mbps you re sure to be always wired to the information highway 102 9 Getting connected Wireless communication Activating the wireless feature aid Settings Tap the System tab then the Wireless LAN Utility icon Tap Configuring the wireless settings To view and modify the IP address and server related settings Tap ital Settings Tap the Connections tab then the Networks Adapter icon Select IEEE 802 11b WLAN Adapter from the list then tap the Properties button IP Address page Use this page to view and edit the IP address the subnet mask and the default gateway settings HG Settings 429 0D IEEE 6027 11b WLAN Adapter Use server assigned IP address O
116. tings will apply to all connections you create 9 Getting connected Connecting to a network To create an Ethernet connection to an ISP You do not need to create a new connection on your handheld Instead you must purchase and configure an Ethernet card that is compatible with your handheld 1 Obtain the following information from your ISP e User name and password e Domain name 2 Connect the expansion sleeve to your handheld Insert the Ethernet card into the appropriate slot in the expansion sleeve The first time you insert the card Network Settings will appear automatically so that you can configure the Ethernet card Most networks use DHCP so you need not change these settings unless your network administrator instructs you to do so NOTE If Network Settings does not appear or you wish to change settings later tap pam and then Settings On the Connections tab tap Network tap the adapter you want to change and then tap Properties 4 Tap OK 5 Connect the Ethernet card to the network by using a network cable NOTE For instructions on inserting and using the Ethernet card see the documentation that came with the card Tap Settings Connections tab and then Connections From the My network card connects to list select Internet Connecting to a network If you have access to a network at work you can send email messages view Intranet pages synchronise your handheld and possibly access t
117. tion provides information on the following e Proper care and usage of your handheld e Resetting your handheld Proper care and usage of your Acer n20 Your Acer n20 s rugged and tough construction is designed to provide you with years of reliable and trouble free service Observing the following general maintenance procedures will help ensure this vi First things first Taking care of your Acer n20 Take care not to scratch the screen of your handheld Keep the screen clean When working with your handheld use the supplied stylus or plastic tipped pens intended for use with touch sensitive screens Never use an actual pen or pencil or other sharp object on the screen surface Your handheld is not waterproof and should not be exposed to rain or moisture Under extreme conditions water may enter the circuitry through the front panel buttons In general treat your handheld as you would a pocket calculator or other small electronic device Take care not to drop your handheld or subject it to any strong impact Do not place your handheld in your back pocket if you sit on it you may damage it Protect your handheld from temperature extremes For example do not leave your handheld on the dashboard of a car on a hot day or on a day when temperatures are below the freezing point Also keep it away from heaters and other sources of heat Do not use or store your handheld in any location that is extremely dusty damp or wet Use a soft
118. to copy the program file to the Program Files folder on your handheld For more information on copying files using ActiveSync see ActiveSync Help Once installation is complete tap Sa Programs and then the program icon to launch It To add a program directly from the Internet Determine your handheld and processor type so that you know which version of the software to install a Tap and then Settings b On the System tab tap About c Inthe Version tab make a note of the information in Processor Download the program to your handheld straight from the Internet using Pocket Internet Explorer You may see a single xip exe or zip file a Setup exe file or several versions of files for different device types and processors Be sure to select the program designed for a Pocket PC and your handheld s processor type NOTE Read any installation instructions Read Me files or documentation that comes with the program Many programs provide special installation instructions Tap the file such as a xip or exe file The installation wizard will begin Follow the directions on the screen 135 11 Customising your handheld Adding a program to the Start menu Removing programs pil 1 Tap i and then Settings 2 On the System tab tap Remove Programs Macromedia Flash Player 4 for the F Limelink CETravelMate IA Style 14 ScreenShot Gismosott MobileMap Conduits Pocket Slides Codecity Ci
119. to the Inbox folder navigator 43 4 Managing Microsoft Pocket Outlook applications Inbox 4 12 35 3 Received Date Received Date ActiveSync a Deleted Items t Drafts Ga Inbox D RAER lt 4 Outbox E Sent Items 3 Work ActiveSync a Deleted Items G3 Sent Items Choose Folder Choose Folder Mew Tools Services New Tools Services Synchronising email messages Email messages can be synchronised as part of the general synchronisation process You will need to enable Inbox synchronisation in ActiveSync For information on enabling Inbox synchronisation see ActiveSync Help on your computer During synchronisation e Messages are copied from the mail folders of Exchange or Outlook on your computer to the ActiveSync folder in Inbox on your handheld By default you will receive messages from the past three days only the first 100 lines of each message and file attachments of less than 100 KB in size e Email messages in the Outbox folder on your handheld are transferred to Exchange or Outlook and then sent from those programs e Email messages in subfolders must be selected in ActiveSync on your computer in order to be transferred TIP You can also synchronise email messages with your computer from a remote location For more information see the ActiveSync Help menu in your computer Connecting directly to an email server In addition to synchronising email mess
120. tting started Acer n20 tour Top view 1 Memory Stick Accepts a Memory Stick allowing you to add more memory slot install add on applications or use audio or text files stored in it aan for use with internal applications You can also use it to back up data from your handheld 2 Earphone jack Connects to audio line out devices earphones headphones 3 Infrared IR Uses infrared technology to transmit and receive data from port other IR enabled devices 1 Getting started Preparing to use your Acer n20 Bottom view Acer Versatile Connects your handheld to the cradle which in turn connects to Connector the back of your computer and through the AC adapter to the wall current This allows you to recharge your handheld and perform an ActiveSync operation You can also use it to connect peripheral hardware devices such as an external keyboard to your handheld Battery Unlatch to detach the removable battery pack from its bay release switch Battery bay Houses the handheld s battery pack Preparing to use your Acer n20 Perform first the following easy setup tasks to begin using your handheld Install the Microsoft ActiveSync software in your computer Install the battery pack Connect the cradle Charge your handheld Set up your handheld Perform the first ActiveSync operation Installing the Microsoft ActiveSync software The main function of the Microsoft ActiveSync software is to synchronise
121. tures that allow you to use a wide range of peripheral devices with your handheld These may include e Hard drives e Modem cards e Memory cards e Modem and Ethernet e VGA Video Graphics Array combination cards cards e 100 Mbps Ethernet adapters e Cellular phone interface e Ethernet LAN adapters e GPS Global Positioning e Infrared wireless LAN System cards adapters These two expansion slots also allow you to use a wide selection of products for notebook computers making your handheld an ideal mobile buddy for your laptop computer For instructions on how to use a CompactFlash card or a PC Card to perform data backup refer to Backup Restore on page 64 To learn more about CompactFlash and PC Card refer to http www compactflash org and http www pc card com respectively The extra capacity battery function of the expansion sleeve system provides your handheld with increased battery capacity to cope up with the more power demanding applications With the standard USB host connector you can easily attach USB peripheral devices to your handheld without consuming precious system resources The expansion sleeve can readily support USB keyboards For other USB devices operation will depend on driver availability Inserting a CompactFlash card Hold your handheld securely Insert the CompactFlash card into its corresponding slot on the expansion sleeve 95 7 Using expansion features Expansion sleeve 3 Push the car
122. tyTime Ant Mobile Software FlashAssist Adobe Acrobat Reader 1 0 Total storage memory available So04k Adjust memory allocation 3 Tap the program you wish to remove 4 Tap Remove If the program does not appear in the list of installed programs use File Explorer on your handheld to locate the program 1 Tap and hold the program 2 Tap Delete on the pop up menu Adding a program to the Start menu e Tap ited Settings Menus the Start Menu tab and then the check box for the program If you do not see the program listed you can either use File Explorer on your handheld to move the program to the Start Menu folder or use ActiveSync on your computer to create a shortcut to the program and place the shortcut in the Start Menu folder 136 BR WN 11 Customising your handheld Adding a program to the Start menu To add a Start menu program using File Explorer on your handheld Tap ita Programs File Explorer and locate the program tap the folder list labeled My Documents by default and then My Device to see a list of all folders on your handheld Tap and hold the program and tap Cut on the pop up menu Open the Start Menu folder located in the Windows folder tap and hold a blank area of the window Tap Paste on the pop up menu ea menu The program will now appear on the For more information on using File Explorer see To use File Explorer on page 31 To add a Start menu program using Act
123. ut E During the backup process a progress screen will appear displaying backup status Hi packup Restore 42607 OD Backup File name Bar leper ti Process Windows messaging 0T00193c 1000 Completed 20 Backup Restore About E If a locked file is encountered during backup a warning message will pop up 69 6 Using third party applications Backup Restore E Backup Restore 2607 Q9 Backup File name zerafa Backup Resiore Windows History undex dat A iS locked by oiher program Tap Reset to reset machine and run Backumtestore again Tap Cancel to abort backug Resset Cancel C sen Backup Restore About m Tap Reset to restart your handheld then launch Backup Restore again When the backup process is completed a message box appears ied Backup Restore qe 6 31 4 Backup Fierame ES Backup to vs ae 2 Backup Restore Backup if complete Calendar Contacts Inbox Task Backup Restore About E 7 Tap ok Restore function You can only restore backup files that are generated by Backup Restore file format is dbk To restore backup data 1 Close all running programs except for Backup Restore 70 3 6 Using third party applications Backup Restore Select a source storage card default Memory Stick from the Restore from radio buttons A list of files contained in the selected storag
124. uttons Assign your Favorite programs to the program Customize the way your Up Down control hardware buttons repeats Delay before first repeat cage Calendar a z Button 2 Tasks Short 0 UT TT T T tO Cong Button 3 Home exe P Button 4 Contacts E Side Button Record Button assignment Calendar k Repeat rate Restore Defaults Program Buttons Up Gown Control 122 11 Customising your handheld Input Adjusting handheld settings Select an input method options for word completion and other related settings Settings Input Suggested words pop up in 4 window above the input panel Tap to accept q 12 36 Suggest words when entering text Suggest after entering letter s Suggest word s Add a space after suggested word Input method C Large keys Small keys gt Space Shift key p Backspace ri Enter touch screen Menus Customise what appears on the amp button ia Settings Checked items appear in the Start menu Others appear in Programs M Activesyne E Calculator Calendar Contacts File Explorer CJi Games ff Solitaire ME Inbox 3 Infrared Receive Start Meru ew Meru E Input Method Word Completion If stylus taps become inaccurate align the Input These options apply when writing or recording is supported Yoice recording Format 11 025 Hz 8 Bit Mono 11 K
125. xcel on your computer to give you easy access to copies of your workbooks You can e Create new workbooks on your handheld such as expense reports and mileage logs or you can copy workbooks from your computer to your handheld e Synchronise workbooks between your computer and your handheld so that you have the most up to date content in both locations For more information on using Pocket Excel tap ed gt Programs gt Pocket Excel then tap Help from the fa j menu 53 5 Managing Microsoft Pocket PC 2002 companion programs Pocket Excel 54 Creating a new workbook nt e Tap ial Programs Pocket Excel and then New A blank workbook appears Or if you ve selected a template for new workbooks in the Options dialog box that template appears with appropriate text and formatting already provided You can open only one workbook at a time when you open a second workbook you ll be asked to save the first You can save a workbook you create or edit in a variety of formats including e Pocket Excel pxl e Excel xls To use the Pocket Excel file list Pocket Excel contains a list of the files stored on your handheld e Tap a file in the list to open it e To delete make copies of and send files tap and hold a file in the list Then select the appropriate action from the pop up menu Displaying the toolbar Pocket Excel provides fundamental spreadsheet tools such as formulas functions sorting and
126. your handheld and you will need to connect to your ISP or network to view the content For more information on synchronisation see ActiveSync Help on your computer Mobile favorites If you are using Microsoft Internet Explorer 5 0 or later on your computer you can download mobile favorites to your handheld Synchronising mobile favorites downloads Web content to your handheld enable you to view pages while you are disconnected from your ISP and computer Use the Internet Explorer plug in installed with ActiveSync to create mobile favorites quickly To create a mobile favorite In Internet Explorer on your computer click Tools and then Create Mobile Favorite To change the link name enter a new name in the Name box Optionally in Update select a desired update schedule NOTE If you did not specify an update schedule you will need to manually download content to keep the information updated on both your computer and handheld Before synchronising with your handheld in Internet Explorer on your computer click Tools and then Synchronise You will see the last time content was downloaded to the computer and you can manually download content if needed Click OK Internet Explorer downloads the latest version of the page to your computer TIP You can add a button to the Internet Explorer toolbar for creating mobile favorites In Internet Explorer on your computer click View Toolbars and then Customise To down

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