Acer F900 User manual

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Acer F900
User Guide

Acer F900 Smartphone User Guide2
© 2009 All Rights Reserved
Acer F900 Smartphone User Guide
First issue: March 2009
Acer F900 Smartphone
Model number: __________________________________
Serial number: ___________________________________
Date of purchase: ________________________________
Place of purchase: ________________________________

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Table of Contents
Get to know your Acer F900 Smartphone
Features and functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Other sources of help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Chapter 1: Set Up
Unpack your smartphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Get to know your smartphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Install the SIM card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Remove the SIM card and battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Charge the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Turn on for the first time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
The Home screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Connecting to your PC and synchronizing data . . . 19
Chapter 2: Making Calls
Before making a call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
The onscreen number pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Make a call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
The voice call screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Onscreen call options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Chapter 3: Input Devices
The stylus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
The application buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
The onscreen keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Chapter 4: Messaging
The messaging screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Text (SMS) messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
MMS messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Chapter 5: Home Screen Overview

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The Home screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Customize basic settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Chapter 6: Using the Camera
Camera icons and indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Take a photo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Shoot a video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Photo and video options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Chapter 7: Advanced Operation
Put your smartphone in flight mode . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Comm. Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Adjust connection settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Phone settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Manage contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Namecard Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
SIM Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Connect to a PC and install software . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Other functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Multimedia playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Reset your smartphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Chapter 8: Accessories and Tips
Use the stereo headset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Use a Bluetooth headset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Use your smartphone as a modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Insert a micro SD card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Appendix
FAQ, troubleshooting and error messages . . . . . . . 83
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Warnings and precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Emergency calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Disposal and recycling information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Taking care of your smartphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Safety regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

5Features and functions
Get to know your Acer
F900 Smartphone
Features and functions
Your new smartphone is a multi-functional tool packed with
intuitive features and powerful applications that make orga-
nizing your information and synchronizing it with your per-
sonal activities an easy, efficient task. Your smartphone lets
you:
• Synchronize email with your server while on the move.
• Make voice calls and video calls when connected to a
3G/EDGE/GPRS/HSUPA/HSDPA network.
• Connect wirelessly to your local network to access the
internet and other network features.
• Use the customizable Home screen to access a wide
range of software to perform common tasks on the
Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional platform.
• Synchronize the information on your computer with
the information on your smartphone.
• Exchange information between devices that have
Bluetooth/WLAN capabilities.
Product features
• Samsung SC3 6410 533 MHz processor
• 256 MB of ROM, 128 MB of RAM (16 MB shared with
modem)
• 3.8” 800 x 480-pixel TFT-LCD touchscreen
• Micro SD memory card slot
• 10-pin mini USB connector

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• High-density, rechargeable 1530 mAh Lithium Polymer
battery (changeable)
• DC power-in (5 V, 1 A)
• Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional Edition
Other sources of help
For more on using your smartphone, please see these guides:
Accessing the help menus
Your smartphone features detailed help menus to aid you in
making connections and using the embedded applications.
1. Tap Start > Help to access the Help menus.
2. Tap Contents to view all help topics or Search to find help
on specific topics.
For information on: Refer to:
Programs on your smart-
phone and additional pro-
grams that can be installed on
your smartphone
This User Guide. Included on the bun-
dled CD, it provides online reference for
using your smartphone.
The smartphone help file. Select Help
from the Start menu.
Connecting to and synchro-
nizing with your computer
The Quick Start Guide.
ActiveSync Help on your computer. To
view Help, click Help and then Microsoft
ActiveSync Help.
Last-minute updates and
detailed technical
information
The Read Me files. Located in the
Microsoft ActiveSync folder on your
computer and on the Getting Started
CD.
Up-to-date information
regarding your smartphone
http://www.acer.com/
Service enquiries http://www.acer.com/support/

7Unpack your smartphone
Chapter 1: Set Up
Unpack your smartphone
Your smartphone comes packed in a cardboard box. Carefully
unpack the box and remove the contents. If any of the
following items are missing or damaged, contact your dealer
immediately:
• Acer F900 Smartphone
•Stylus
• Battery
• Quick Start Guide
• Getting Started CD
•USBcable
• AC adapter
• Headset (not shown)

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Get to know your smartphone
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No. Item Description
1 Mini USB connector Connect to a USB cable/headphones/
charger.
2 Power button Press to turn the screen on/off or enter
sleep mode; press and hold to turn the
smartphone off.
3 Bluetooth/WLAN/GPS
indicator
Indicates Bluetooth, WLAN and GPS status.
4 Light sensor Senses ambient light to adjust screen
brightness for comfortable viewing.
5 Phone speaker Emits audio from your smartphone; suit-
able for holding to your ear.
6 Charge indicator Indicates battery charge status.

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7 Touchscreen 800 x 480 pixel screen to display data,
phone content and enter information.
8 Talk/send button Activate phone/dial/view recently dialed
numbers/answer a call.
9 End button
Press to end a call/disconnect GPRS; press
and hold to turn the phone function on/off.
10 Start button Press to open the Start menu.
11 OK/close button
Press to activate the OK/ X function (if avail-
able in the top right-hand corner of the
screen).
12 Microphone Internal microphone.
13 Stylus Use to enter information or select items
on the touch screen.
14 Up Press to move the cursor up.
15 Action key Press to activate the selected menu item.
16 Down Press to move the cursor down.
17 Micro SD card slot Expand your device’s memory capacity.
18 Reset pinhole Insert the stylus into this hole to reset the
device.
19 Camera button Activate the camera or take a picture.
Press down halfway to auto-focus.
20 Flash Used to illuminate an object when taking
photos in low-light conditions.
21 Camera A 3.2-megapixel camera for taking high-
resolution images.
22 Battery cover Covers the battery/SIM card bay.
23 Speaker Emits audio from your smartphone; suit-
able for handsfree use.
No. Item Description

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LED indicators
Bluetooth/WLAN/GPS indicator:
Charge indicator:
LED
Color
State Description
White Flashing GPS active
Amber Flashing WLAN connected
Blue Flashing Bluetooth on
LED
Color
State Description
Red Flashing Battery is low and needs recharging/alarm
notification (missed call, new message, etc.)
Steady Battery is charging
Green Flashing Phone is active
Steady Battery fully charged

11Install the SIM card
Install the SIM card
To take full advantage of your smartphone’s telephony capa-
bilities, you must install a SIM card. The SIM card holder is
located above the battery compartment.
Open the battery compartment
Gently, but firmly pull both
sides of the battery cover to
release it.
Remove the battery cover.
Insert the SIM and replace the battery
Insert the SIM card into the SIM
holder as shown, making sure the
gold connectors face downwards.

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Make sure the bat-
tery locking tab is
open, as shown.
Place the battery
into the battery
compartment, lin-
ing up the battery
connectors with
those on the side
the compartment.
Slide the battery locking tab so it holds
the battery in place.
CAUTION:
RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS
REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE.
DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING
TO THE INSTRUCTIONS.
Gently, but firmly clip the
battery cover in place.

13Remove the SIM card and battery
Remove the SIM card and battery
Open the battery compartment
as shown in “Open the battery
compartment“ on page 11.
Open the battery locking tab.
Using the small tab on the upper right
side of the battery, carefully lift it out
of its compartment.
Slide the SIM card out of its slot.

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Note: Place your smartphone on a flat but soft surface when per-
forming this step, to avoid scratching or damaging the screen.
Replace the battery and battery cover as shown in “Insert the
SIM and replace the battery“ on page 11.
SIM card lock
Your smartphone may come with a SIM card lock, i.e., you will
only be able to use the SIM card provided by your network
operator.
To find out how to cancel a SIM lock, contact your network
provider.
Charge the battery
For initial use, you need to charge your smartphone for eight
hours. After that you can charge it each day to recharge the
battery to full capacity.
Connect the AC adapter cord to the mini USB connector on
your smartphone.
Plug the AC adapter into any AC current outlet and charge the
device for at least eight hours for the first charge.
Tip: We recommend you get into the habit of leaving your smart-
phone charging overnight, when not in use. This way you will not
have to worry about recharging during the daytime, when it may
be inconvenient.
Power LED status during charging:
Charging: LED indicator steady red.
Charging complete: LED indicator steady green.

15Turn on for the first time
If the battery level becomes low in the course of normal use, a
status icon appears on the smartphone screen indicating low
battery status and an alarm sounds. The charge indicator will
flash red.
Turn on for the first time
To turn on your smartphone for the
first time, press and hold the power
button until the system bootup screen
appears.
Tap the screen to set up your smart-
phone.
Follow the onscreen instructions to
align the screen, practice using the
stylus, set the date and time, and con-
figure a password to protect your
smartphone.
Install add-on applications
After you’ve finished the initial setup, you will be asked if you
want to install the following add-on applications:
•AcerAlbum: Displays photos and images in thumbnail
and full-screen views.

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• Acer Namecard Manager : Detects and stores text from
photos of business cards for easy contact management.
•Acer Backup Utility: Creates backup copies of your cal-
endar, contacts, tasks, personal profile, network set-
tings, My Documents and messages.
• Acer Voice Commander: Uses voice commands to look
up contacts, make phone calls, retrieve calendar infor-
mation and control media playback.
• Acer Easy Keyboard: Provides an easy-to-use onscreen
keyboard with larger keys.
• Acer SIM Manager: Manages contact data stored on
the SIM card.
•Acer Streaming Player: Plays back streamed video con-
tent from the Internet.
Tap Next to continue. The installation of the chosen and other
applications and tools will continue.
Enter your PIN code
When you install a SIM card for the first
time, you will have to enter a PIN code
using the onscreen number pad.
If the PIN code you enter is incorrect, a
warning message appears.
Activate a new SIM card
If you are using your SIM card for the first time, it may require
activation. Contact your network operator for details on how
to do this.

17The Home screen
The Home screen
After rebooting, your smartphone will display the Home
screen. You will be asked if you want to view the Icon Matrix
or Acer 3D view as the default.
The Acer 3D view gives you icon-based access to many of the
applications and features of your smartphone. You can scroll
from side to side by dragging your finger or stylus to the left
or right (only part of the screen will be visible at any time).
Tap an icon to launch the following features:
No. Feature Description
1 Clock View your set locations on the globe.
2 Email Launch the email application; also indicates any
unread mails.
3 Messages Launch the messaging application; also indicates
any unread messages.
4 Calls Open a list of dialed numbers, missed calls.
5 Weather View weather forecasts for your set locations.
6 Calendar View upcoming appointments.

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You can add or remove icons by tap-
ping and holding anywhere on the
Acer 3D view. This will reveal a tab
that you can tap and drag up to
show additional functions. Tap and
drag icons between the desktop and
the tab to add or remove them. You
can also move the icons on the desk-
top while the tab is visible.
Alternatively, if you prefer a more
traditional appearance, you can
swipe your finger up or down the
screen to use the Icon Matrix.
7 Pictures View content in My pictures as a slideshow.
8 Bookmarks Open your
Favorites folder.
9 Settings Open the toolkit to customize your smartphone.
10 Programs Open the
Quick Menu ; you can set shortcuts here
for quick access to frequently used applications
and programs.
No. Feature Description

19Connecting to your PC and synchronizing
Connecting to your PC and
synchronizing data
You can synchronize the data on your smartphone with the
data on your PC using the supplied USB sync cable and the
Windows Vista Sync Center.
Refer to “Connect to a PC and install software“ on page 65 for
more details on connecting and synchronizing.

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