Acer DX900 User manual

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User Guide

Safety Instructions
Please Read Before Proceeding
zAvoid heavily pressing on the touch screen.
zAvoid heavily pressing on the touch screen with the stylus or your fingers.
zThis product is not charged when shipped from the factory. When you use
this product the first time, we recommend that you install the battery as
illustrated and fully charge it for about 8 hours before use.
zDo not remove the battery while charging.
zBefore installing the SIM card, launch Communication Manager, then tap
the button. When the color of the icon turns orange , this
indicates that the wireless connection of the Pocket PC is disabled.
zWhen aboard an aircraft, at a medical facility, or at the gas pump where
wireless communication devices are prohibited, please launch the
Communication Manager and then tap the button. When the color of
the icon turns orange , the Flight Mode is activated and the wireless
connection of the Pocket PC is disabled.
zIn case the Pocket PC is damaged, send it back to the dealer for repair. Do
not attempt to disassemble the Pocket PC on your own; otherwise the
warranty will be void.

Where to Find Information
For information on: See this source:
Programs on your Pocket
PC
This User’s Guide and Pocket PC Help. To view
Help, tap > Help.
Additional programs that
can be installed on the
Pocket PC
The Pocket PC Getting Started CD.
Connecting to and
synchronizing with a
desktop computer
Check the user’s guide that comes with this
product or look for the online help relevant to
synchronization tools on the desktop PC or
the Pocket PC.
Up-to-date information on
your Pocket PC
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsmobile/
Note
This document lists the functions, specifications, and illustrations for reference
only. The actual purchased product should be taken as the standard. Supported
features for this product is subject to version differences. We reserve the right to
make modifications to the features and contents contained in the instruction
manual and the product.

Trademarks and Copyright
Copyright ©2008 Acer Incorporated. All Rights Reserved.
Trademarks and trade names mentioned in this document are those of their
respective owners.
The
Bluetooth
®word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
and any use of such marks by Acer Incorporated is under license. Other
trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.

Contents
1Getting Started /1-1
PACKAGE CONTENT ..................................................................... 1-1
EXTERNAL VIEWS ......................................................................... 1-2
HARDWARE HOTKEY FUNCTIONS .................................................... 1-4
SIM CARD(S) ............................................................................. 1-6
Installing the SIM Card(s) ..................................................... 1-6
Removing the SIM Card(s).................................................... 1-7
BATTERY.................................................................................... 1-8
Installing the Battery ............................................................ 1-8
Removing the Battery........................................................... 1-9
CHARGING POWER AND POWER SUPPLY......................................... 1-10
GETTING STARTED ..................................................................... 1-12
POWER ON AND OFF.................................................................. 1-13
Sleep Mode ....................................................................... 1-14
Turn on the Screen ............................................................ 1-15
Restarting the Pocket PC.................................................... 1-16
2Using the Pocket PC /2-1
START ....................................................................................... 2-1
Screen.................................................................................. 2-1
Today Screen ....................................................................... 2-3
Programs ............................................................................. 2-7
System Application Programs ............................................... 2-9
SPB MOBILE SHELL..................................................................... 2-12
Starting Spb Mobile Shell ................................................... 2-12
Using Spb Mobile Shell ...................................................... 2-14
Configuring Spb Mobile Shell ............................................ 2-18
COMMUNICATION MANAGER ...................................................... 2-19
Switching a Connection On / Off ....................................... 2-20

Managing Dual SIM Cards on a Single Device .................... 2-21
Flight Mode ....................................................................... 2-22
ENTER INFORMATION ON YOUR POCKET PC .................................... 2-23
Enter Text Using the Input Panel ........................................ 2-24
Write on the Screen ........................................................... 2-28
Draw on the Screen ........................................................... 2-30
Record a Message.............................................................. 2-31
Voice Commander ............................................................. 2-33
3Voice Command and Satellite Navigation /3-1
NAVIGATION DEVICE INSTALLATION ................................................. 3-1
GPS NAVIGATION SOFTWARE INSTALLATION ..................................... 3-2
CONDITIONS FOR USING GPS CAR NAVIGATION ................................ 3-2
SATELLITE DATA UPDATE (NOT SUPPORTED IN USA) ........................... 3-4
LOCATION SMS .......................................................................... 3-7
GPS VIEWER .............................................................................. 3-9
4Using the Phone /4-1
ADJUSTING THE PHONE VOLUME..................................................... 4-4
PHONE FUNCTIONS ...................................................................... 4-5
Turning on Your Phone(s) .................................................... 4-5
Making a Call ...................................................................... 4-6
Answering / Ignoring a Call................................................ 4-11
Ending a Call ..................................................................... 4-12
Video Call .......................................................................... 4-13
CUSTOMIZING YOUR PHONE ........................................................ 4-16
PHONE APPLICATION PROGRAMS .................................................. 4-17
SIM Manager ..................................................................... 4-17
SIM Tool Kit ....................................................................... 4-19
SMS Sender ....................................................................... 4-20
Speed Dial ......................................................................... 4-21

5Customize Your Pocket PC /5-1
ADJUSTING SETTINGS.................................................................... 5-1
NOTIFICATIONS ........................................................................... 5-2
POWER PREFERENCE SETTINGS ........................................................ 5-3
BACKLIGHT ................................................................................ 5-4
LIGHT SENSOR............................................................................. 5-5
GRAVITY SENSOR ........................................................................ 5-6
MICROPHONE ............................................................................. 5-7
ADJUST VOLUME ......................................................................... 5-8
MEMORY OPTIMIZATION ............................................................... 5-9
SCENARIOS............................................................................... 5-10
FIND AND ORGANIZE INFORMATION ............................................... 5-11
NAVIGATION BAR AND COMMAND BAR ......................................... 5-12
POP-UP MENUS ......................................................................... 5-13
REDEFINE HOT KEYS ................................................................... 5-14
6Synchronization /6-1
WINDOWS VISTA PART ................................................................. 6-1
WINDOWS XP/2000/98 PART....................................................... 6-3
INSTALLING AND USING ACTIVESYNC............................................... 6-4
FAQ About Synchronization................................................. 6-6
USB SYNCHRONIZATION ............................................................... 6-7
SYNCHRONIZATION TOOL ON POCKET PC ....................................... 6-10
SYNCHRONIZING USING BLUETOOTH .............................................. 6-11
7Connections /7-1
CONNECTING TO THE INTERNET....................................................... 7-1
Connection Wizard .............................................................. 7-1
Setting the GPRS Connection............................................... 7-3
Starting GPRS Connection.................................................... 7-5
Disconnecting GPRS............................................................. 7-7
USING BLUETOOTH ...................................................................... 7-8

Setup the Bluetooth Connection.......................................... 7-9
INTERNET SHARING..................................................................... 7-13
CSD TYPE ............................................................................... 7-14
CONNECTING WITH A PERSONAL COMPUTER ................................... 7-15
WIRELESS LAN TRANSMISSION ..................................................... 7-15
8Using Wireless LAN /8-1
CONNECTING TO WIRELESS LAN .................................................... 8-2
CONFIGURE YOUR WIRELESS NETWORK ........................................... 8-3
WLAN Setup Scenarios......................................................... 8-3
Configure Your Wireless Network (Normal Setup)................ 8-4
Configure Your Wireless Network (Proxy Setup)................... 8-7
9E-mails and Messages /9-1
MESSAGE ACCOUNTS .................................................................. 9-1
TEXT MESSAGES.......................................................................... 9-3
Reading Received Text Messages ......................................... 9-3
Creating a Text Message...................................................... 9-5
MULTIMEDIA MESSAGES ............................................................... 9-7
Reading MMS Messages ...................................................... 9-7
Creating an MMS Message .................................................. 9-8
E-MAILS .................................................................................... 9-9
Synchronizing E-mail Messages.......................................... 9-10
Connecting Directly to the Mail Server ............................... 9-11
E-mail Server Setup ............................................................ 9-12
Sending / Receiving E-mails ................................................ 9-14
Direct Push Technology Alert ............................................. 9-16
WINDOWS LIVE™MESSENGER .................................................... 9-18
Setting Up ......................................................................... 9-19
Working with Contacts...................................................... 9-20
Chatting with Contacts...................................................... 9-21

10 Multimedia /10-1
USING CAMERA ........................................................................ 10-1
Pocket PC Exterior and Camera.......................................... 10-1
How to Use the Camera?................................................... 10-3
Common Tools for Camera................................................ 10-7
Common Tools for Camcorder......................................... 10-10
Advanced Setup for Camera or Camcorder...................... 10-12
ALBUM.................................................................................. 10-15
Preview Album Information.............................................. 10-15
Slideshow Settings ........................................................... 10-17
NAMECARD MANAGER............................................................. 10-18
Digitize New Name Cards ................................................ 10-18
Name Cards Management ............................................... 10-21
11 Companion Programs /11-1
CALENDAR:SCHEDULING APPOINTMENTS AND MEETINGS .................. 11-2
Create an Appointment ..................................................... 11-3
Use the Summary Screen ................................................... 11-4
Create Meeting Requests ................................................... 11-4
Schedule a Meeting ........................................................... 11-5
CONTACTS............................................................................... 11-6
Finding a Contact .............................................................. 11-6
Managing Your Contacts................................................... 11-7
Creating a Contact ............................................................ 11-8
Using the Summary Screen ................................................ 11-9
TASKS:KEEPING A TO DO LIST ................................................... 11-10
Create a Task................................................................... 11-11
Use the Summary Screen ................................................. 11-12
NOTES:CAPTURING THOUGHTS AND IDEAS................................... 11-13
Create a Note .................................................................. 11-14
WORD MOBILE ....................................................................... 11-15

EXCEL MOBILE ........................................................................ 11-18
Tips for Working in Excel Mobile...................................... 11-20
POWERPOINT MOBILE............................................................... 11-21
WINDOWS MEDIA PLAYER......................................................... 11-22
STREAMING PLAYER ................................................................. 11-24
INTERNET EXPLORER ................................................................. 11-25
Using Internet Explorer..................................................... 11-25
The Mobile Favorites Folder.............................................. 11-27
Favorite Links ................................................................... 11-28
Synchronize Mobile Favorites ........................................... 11-28
12 Maintaining the Pocket PC /12-1
BACKUP UTILITY ........................................................................ 12-1
Storage Space.................................................................... 12-1
Backup Files ....................................................................... 12-2
Advanced Settings Options ................................................ 12-3
Restore Files....................................................................... 12-5
ADDING OR REMOVING PROGRAMS............................................... 12-7
Add Programs Using Synchronization Tools........................ 12-7
Add a Program Directly from the Internet .......................... 12-8
Add a Program to the Start Menu...................................... 12-9
Remove Programs ............................................................ 12-10
MANAGE MEMORY ................................................................. 12-11
View Memory Status........................................................ 12-11
Find Available Memory..................................................... 12-12
SYSTEM INFORMATION.............................................................. 12-15
13 Voice Commander /13-1
STARTING VOICE COMMANDER .................................................... 13-2
VOICE COMMAND FORMAT......................................................... 13-3
VOICE COMMANDER SETTINGS..................................................... 13-5
Contacts Settings Page ...................................................... 13-5

Application Settings Page................................................... 13-8
Music Settings Page ......................................................... 13-10
Digit Training Page........................................................... 13-12
Digit Settings Page........................................................... 13-14
Advanced Settings Page................................................... 13-15
FAQ..................................................................................... 13-16
14 Specifications /14-1
15 Regulation Notice and Safety Declaration /15-1
SAR INFORMATION .................................................................... 15-1
HEALTH AND SAFETY INFORMATION............................................... 15-2
REGULATORY NOTICES................................................................ 15-6
WEEE NOTICES ........................................................................ 15-9
16 FAQ /16-1
17 Index /17-1


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Package Content
Pocket PC, stylus, battery, Getting Started CD, Quick Start Guide, AC adapter,
USB cable, headset, leather case.
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External Views
1. Strap holder 2. Volume control key
3. Record key / Voice Commander
hot key
4. Headset connector
5. Light sensor 6. Video conference camera
7. Bluetooth / WLAN / GPS LED
indicator
8. Phone Receiver
9. Charging / Mobile Phone LED
indicator
10. Display, Touch screen
11. SEND button 12. Navigation pad
13. END button 14. Microphone
15. Mini USB connector 16. POWER button
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17. RESET button 18. MicroSD slot
19. Camera hot key or Camcorder 20. Stylus holder
21. Camera lens 22. Preview mirror
23. Flashlight LED 24. Speaker
25. Back cover, battery is inside

1-4
Hardware Hotkey Functions
Hardware Button Short Press
(Press once and release)
Long Press
(Press and hold for a few
seconds and release)
1Adjust volume --
2Record
/Voice Commander Notes
3Phone / dial / redial /
answer
Telephone hold
4zHang up during call
zDisconnect during GPRS
connection
zSkip to Today screen
while in other programs
zTurns off the phone
function
zTurns on the phone
function
5Turn on/off screen, enter
the Sleep mode
Enter Power off mode of the
Pocket PC
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Hardware Button Short Press
(Press once and release)
Long Press
(Press and hold for a few
seconds and release)
5+ 6 zPOWER button + RESET
button = Cold boot
--
6zRESET button --
7Camera or Camera Shutter --

1-6
SIM Card(s)
Your device is designed for operating two SIM cards simultaneously, so you can
receive and make calls on either number. Both the SIM card slots are capable of
carrying GSM SIM cards. The slot on the right is dedicated for GPRS/3G
compatible SIM card. To make video calls or send an MMS message, please
make sure your GPRS/3G SIM card has been installed in SIM1 card slot correctly.
Installing the SIM Card(s)
1. Before installing or removing the SIM card, make sure all the wireless
connecttions are disabled. Launch Communication Manager, then tap the
button to turn it orange.
2. Press the POWER button to turn off the screen.
3. Disconnect the USB cable or AC adapter if either of them is connected to
your Pocket PC. The removal of SIM card or battery while the Pocket PC is
connected with a USB cable or AC adapter may damage your device.
4. Turn over your Pocket PC and remove the back cover.
5. With the missing corner facing out of the slot and the metallic contact
facing down, slide the SIM card into the slot.

1-7
Removing the SIM Card(s)
1. Disconnect the USB cable or AC adapter if either of them is connected to
your Pocket PC.
2. If the battery is installed, turn off the device and remove the battery.
3. With a small amount of pressure, plug your stylus tip a bit into the hole on
the top of SIM slot, use it to hook the SIM card edge until it loosens from
the SIM card holder.
4. Use your finger to slightly slide the SIM card out of the card slot.

1-8
Battery
Using the Pocket PC for the First Time
If you are opening this product for the first time, the main battery and the
Pocket PC are packed separately inside the product package.
Installing the Battery
1. Turn over the Pocket PC and remove the back cover.
2. Place the battery in the back of Pocket PC. Make sure that the golden
contacts are aligned to the battery box.
3. Gently insert the battery until it clicks.
4. Replace the back cover.
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