Acer D100 Series User manual

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Acer d100 series Portable Navigator User’s Guide
Original issue: July 2005
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Acer d100 series feature highlights ............................................................................................... 5
Powerful system..............................................................................................................................7
Wide and accurate GPS coverage...........................................................................................7
Mobile design.................................................................................................................................7
Ergonomic features .......................................................................................................................8
Multimedia programs....................................................................................................................8
Contacts management programs.............................................................................................8
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System tour..................................................................................................................................... 1
Rear and front panels.......................................................................................................................1
Right and left panels.........................................................................................................................3
Top and bottom views......................................................................................................................4
Peripherals tour.............................................................................................................................. 5
Car mount kit......................................................................................................................................5
Car mount.......................................................................................................................................5
Cradle..............................................................................................................................................6
Car charger........................................................................................................................................6
Acer d100 series setup.................................................................................................................... 7
Unpack the Acer d100 series...........................................................................................................7
Set up the Acer d100 series on your vehicle.................................................................................8
Start up the Acer d100 series.........................................................................................................11
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Hardware interface ...................................................................................................................... 15
Using the touch screen backlight.................................................................................................15
Using the SD/MMC slot................................................................................................................15
Establishing device-PC connection..........................................................................................17
Using the car mount....................................................................................................................23
Recharging the Acer d100 series..................................................................................................25

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Command interface ...................................................................................................................... 27
Using the hot keys............................................................................................................................27
Using the joystick..............................................................................................................................27
Using the Acer d100 series touch screen.....................................................................................28
Using the Main menu panel...........................................................................................................28
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Contacts........................................................................................................................................ 30
Using Contacts.................................................................................................................................30
Creating a new contact.............................................................................................................31
Editing contact information.......................................................................................................31
Navigating to a contacts address............................................................................................32
Exporting contacts from your Acer d100 series ......................................................................32
Importing contacts from your Acer d100 series:.....................................................................33
Deleting a contact......................................................................................................................34
Contacts Exchange....................................................................................................................... 35
Using Contacts Exchange..............................................................................................................35
Exporting contacts from your computer .................................................................................36
Importing contacts from your Acer d100 series......................................................................37
ActiveSync .................................................................................................................................... 38
Synchronizing contacts...................................................................................................................38
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Multimedia mode overview.......................................................................................................... 40
MP3............................................................................................................................................... 40
Using MP3 ..........................................................................................................................................41
Photo............................................................................................................................................. 45
Using Photo .......................................................................................................................................45
Viewing files in Full Screen mode ..............................................................................................46
Viewing files in Slide Show mode ..............................................................................................47
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System settings overview............................................................................................................. 48

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Customizing user preferences...................................................................................................... 49
Volume ..............................................................................................................................................49
Power.................................................................................................................................................50
Backlight............................................................................................................................................50
Date Time..........................................................................................................................................51
Language .........................................................................................................................................51
System Info........................................................................................................................................52
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Using your Acer d100 series safely ..............................................................................................53
Driving precautions .........................................................................................................................53
Operating precautions...................................................................................................................54
Storage precautions .......................................................................................................................56
Accessories and repair precautions.............................................................................................56
Cleaning your Acer d100 series ................................................................................................... 56
Troubleshooting your Acer d100 series........................................................................................ 56
Recalibrating the screen................................................................................................................56
Resetting the Acer d100 series ......................................................................................................57
Loading the factory default settings............................................................................................58
Resetting the GPS function ............................................................................................................58
FAQs ............................................................................................................................................. 59
Customer support......................................................................................................................... 61
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Hardware features ....................................................................................................................... 62
GPS specifications ........................................................................................................................ 63
Software specifications................................................................................................................. 64
Design and ergonomics................................................................................................................. 65
Environmental specifications....................................................................................................... 66
Regulatory information ................................................................................................................ 66
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FCC notices................................................................................................................................... 67
Notice: Shielded cables .................................................................................................................67

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Notice: Peripheral devices.............................................................................................................67
Caution..............................................................................................................................................67
Operation conditions......................................................................................................................67
Notice: Canadian users..................................................................................................................68
Remarque à l’intention des utilisateurs canadiens....................................................................68
Declaration of Conformity for EU countries................................................................................ 68
Important safety instructions ...................................................................................................... 68
LCD pixel statement .................................................................................................................... 68

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Acer d100 series feature highlights
No more fumbling with wieldy, outdated paper maps. No more sheepish
”I think I’m lost” expression. And most definitely, no more going in circles
finding that particular spot. Get to your destination the fast and easy way
with your new Acer d100 series Portable Navigator.
Powerful system
•Microsoft Windows CE .NET 4.2 operating system
•Samsung S3C2410 266 MHz application processor
•SiRF Star II LP chipset with Xtrac v2 firmware
•High-density rechargeable 2200 mAh Lithium Ion battery
Wide and accurate GPS coverage
•DestinatorDS
•NAVTEQ digital map database
•Integrated patch antenna for optimum satellite pick up at every angle
Mobile design
•Compact and lightweight body makes it easy for users to carry it
anywhere while driving or hiking
•Car mount kit for multi-vehicle usage (windshield or dashboard mounting)
•On-the-road recharging options via the car charger and USB cable

Acer d100 series feature highligtts
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Ergonomic features
•3.5-inch 200-nit QVGA TMR LCD touch-sensitive screen
•Accessible control hot keys with backlight illumination
•Simple, easy-to-use user interface with large icons and command buttons
•Multi-language support for user interface
oPre-loaded languages: International English, French, German, Italian,
and Spanish
oAdditional language options for navigation mode: Danish, Dutch,
Norwegian, Portuguese, and Swedish
•Advanced power-saving options
Multimedia programs
•MP3 for your musical entertainment
•Photo for your favourite digital pictures
Contacts management programs
•Contacts for managing contact information on your device
•Acer d100 series Contacts Exchange for managing contact information
on your computer
•Microsoft ActiveSync 3.8 for synchronizing contact information