Acer n30 User manual

Quick Guide for
Acer n30 Handheld

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Copyright © 2004 Acer Inc. or its subsidiaries
All Rights Reserved. Printed in Taiwan.
Acer n30 Quick Guide
Original issue: April 2004
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Acer n30 Quick Guide.
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 handheld. All correspondence concerning your unit should
include the serial number and purchase information.
Acer n30 Handheld
S/N: _______________________________________
Purchase Date: ____________________________
Place of Purchase: _________________________

Contents
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Just for starters v
Check the package contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v
Your guides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . viii
Taking care of your Acer n30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . viii
Proper care and usage of your Acer n30 . . . . . . . viii
Resetting your Acer n30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix
Getting started 1
System requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Features summary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Audio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Connectivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Expansion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Battery pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
System tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Front view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Left view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Top view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Bottom view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Customising your Acer n30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Adjusting handheld settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Adding and removing programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

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Just for starters
Check the package contents
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Just for starters
Check the package contents
1 Begin by unpacking. Your Acer n30 box should contain:
• Acer n30 handheld and a stylus
• Companion CD
• Quick Guide
• 3-in-one sync cable (USB Host, USB Client, DC-in)
• Slip case
• AC power adapter
• End User License Agreement
• International Travellers Warranty
NOTE: If any of the items listed above are damaged or are not
present, contact your authorised Acer reseller immediately.

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2 Move the “Hard Reset” switch to the “on” position.
3 Connect the power adapter and charge your handheld to full
power.
4 Synchronise your handheld with your computer.

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5 Turn on and setup your handheld.
6 Remove the sync cable from your handheld.
7 For more information, please refer to the Acer n30 User’s
Manual (PDF file) on the companion CD.

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Your guides
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Your guides
To help you use your Acer n30, we have designed a set of
guides:
Taking care of your Acer n30
This section provides information on the following:
• Proper care and usage of your handheld
• Resetting your handheld
Proper care and usage of your Acer n30
1 Take care not to scratch the screen of your handheld. Keep the
screen clean.
2 Your handheld is not waterproof and should not be exposed to
rain or moisture.
3 Take care not to drop your handheld or subject it to any strong
impact. Do not place your handheld in your back pocket.
4 Protect your handheld from temperature extremes.
5 Do not use or store your handheld in any location that is
extremely dusty, damp or wet.
6 Use a soft, damp cloth to clean your handheld.
For information on: Refer to:
Programs on your
handheld
The Acer n30 Handheld Manual.
Bundled in the Acer n30 Handheld
Companion CD, it provides online
reference for using your handheld.
The Acer n30 Handheld Help.
To view Help, tap and then Help.
Last-minute updates and
detailed technical
information
The Read Me files.
Located in the Microsoft ActiveSync
folder on your computer and on the
Acer n30 Handheld Companion CD.
Up-to-date information
regarding your Acer n30
http://www.acer.com/

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Resetting your Acer n30
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:
• Using the tip of your stylus, lightly press the reset button
inside the hole on the bottom of your handheld.
Performing a hard reset
A hard reset will erase all records and entries (except for those
stored in the ROM storage) in your handheld. Never perform a
hard reset unless a soft reset does not correct your problem. To
perform a hard reset, do the following:

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Taking care of your Acer n30
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Use the tip of your stylus toggle the reset switch to the left (a)
and back to the right (b) on the bottom of your handheld.
NOTE: When you perform a hard reset, formats, preferences, and
other settings including date and time are restored to their factory
default settings.

Getting started
System requirements
1
Getting started
This chapter will discuss the following topics:
• System requirements
• Features Summary
• System tour
• Customising your Acer n30
• Adding and removing programs
System requirements
In order to install the Microsoft®ActiveSync®software and use
your new Acer n30 with a computer at work or at home, be sure
the system(s) meet the following minimum system and program
requirements.
• Intel®Pentium processor (minimum 233 MHz)
• 64 MB RAM
• 120 MB disk space
• CD-ROM drive
• USB port or Infrared port
• SVGA (or compatible) graphics card supporting 256
colours
• Microsoft®Windows XP, 2000, ME or 98SE
• Microsoft®Internet Explorer 4.01
Features summary
Performance
• Samsung S3C2410 Application Processor 266 MHz
• System memory:
– 64 MB SDRAM for application storage
– 32 MB Flash ROM for operating system

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Features summary
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• Microsoft®Windows MobileTM 2003 software for Pocket
PC Premium Edition with Outlook®2002
Display
• 3.5" Transflective TFT LCD
• 240 x 320 resolution
• 65536 colour support
• Microsoft® ClearType technology for clearer, crisper font
display
Audio
• Embedded AC '97 CODEC
• Built-in industry-standard 2.5-mm earphone jack
• Built-in microphone
Connectivity
• Proprietary 26-pin I/O connector
–USBHost
– USB Client
–Serial
– DC power in
• SIR (Serial Infrared) capability
• Bluetooth 1.1
Expansion
• Integrated (dual-usage) Secure Digital/MultiMedia Card
(SD/MMC) slot
• USB Host 1.1
Battery pack
• 1000 mAH Lithium Iron rechargeable battery
• 8 hours operation time for normal usage (when backlight
is inactive)

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Features summary
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NOTE: Length of battery operation will depend on power
consumption which is based in turn on system resources use. For
example, constantly using the backlight or using power-demanding
applications will shorten battery life between charges.
• Charging time from empty to full capacity
– 3 hours
Design and ergonomics
•Stylish, light and thin design
Specifications Acer n30 measurement
Height 118 mm
Width 71 mm
Depth 13 mm
Weight 130g(including stylus)

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System tour
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System tour
Front view
No. Component Description
1Power
LED indicator
Power LED indicator.
- status description:
• Flashing green - Charging
• Steady green - Charging complete
• Flashing red - Alarm indicator,
email receiving
2Bluetooth
LED indicator
Bluetooth LED indicator. (for n30-B only)
- status description:
• Flashing blue - Bluetooth is on
3LCD
touchscreen
Displays the applications and data stored
in your handheld. It is touch-sensitive and
responds to the stylus or your finger.
4 Quick button
for Today
Displays the Today screen.

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System tour
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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.
To activate the backlight:
• 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:
• Press the power button and hold it down for two seconds.
Release the button when the backlight turns off.
5 Quick button
for Calendar
Activates the Calendar program.
6 Internal
Speaker
Outputs sounds from your handheld.
7 Quick button
for Contacts
Activates the Contacts program.
8 Quick button
for Inbox
Activates the Inbox program.
No. Component Description

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Left view
Top view
No. Component Description
1Power
button
Press to turn on your handheld on (power
LED lights up green) if it is off and returns
to the last screen that was displayed and
off if it is on.
2 Scroll wheel Scroll one page up or down to display the
text and other information that extends
beyond the area of the LCD touchscreen.
3 IR port Uses infrared techbology to transmit and
receive data from other IR-enabled devices.
No. Component Description
1 Earphone jack Connects to audio line-out devices
(earphones/headphones).
2 SD/MMC slot Accepts a Secure Digital or MultiMedia
Card, allowing you to add more memory,
install add-on applications or use audio or
text files stored on it with internal
applications. You can also use expansion
cards to back up data from your handheld.

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Bottom view
3 Dummy SD
card
Use this to protect the SD connector when
no card is installed.
4 Microphone Inputs audio into your handheld.
5 Stylus holder Secures the stylus to your handheld. To use
the stylus, remove from its holder and hold
it as you would hold a pen or pencil.
No. Component Description
No. Component Description
1 Soft reset
switch
Allows your handheld to get a fresh start,
similar to rebooting a computer. All records
and entries are retained after a soft reset.
2 Proprietary
26-pin
connector
Connects your handheld to a portable or
desktop computer and DC power supply to
an AC wall outlet to charge the battery.
- USB Host
- USB Client
- Serial
- DC power in
3 Hard reset
switch
Toggle to return you handheld settings to
the factory defaults.

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Customising your Acer n30
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Customising your Acer n30
• Adjust the handheld settings
• Add or remove programs
Adjusting handheld settings
You can adjust the settings of your handheld to suit the way you
work.
To access Settings
• Tap , then Settings.
Tap an available Settings option to open the
corresponding adjustment page.
The Settings window has three tabs—Personal, System, and
Connections, each of which has its own set of options.
Setting Description
Personal
Buttons Assign your favorite programs to any of the Quick
buttons.
Input Select an input method, options for word
completion and other related settings.
Menus Customise what appears on the menu, and
enable a pop-up menu from the New button.
Owner
Information
Enter your personal information and customise text
display when handheld is turned on.
Password Set a password to prevent unauthorized access to
your handheld.
Sounds &
Notification
Select the types of action you want to hear sounds
for and define how you want to be notified about
different events.
Today Customise the look and the information that is
displayed on the Today screen.

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Adding and removing programs
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For detailed instructions on setting preferences for your
handheld, access the Settings page by tapping then Help.
Adding and removing programs
Programs bundled with your handheld at the factory are stored
in ROM (read-only memory). You cannot remove these
programs, and you'll accidentally lose ROM contents. ROM
programs can be updated using special installation programs. All
System
About Displays your handheld’s version and copyright
information; includes an option to define a
device ID.
Backlight Define settings for backlight control.
Certificates Manage personal and root certificates.
Clock Change the time or set alarms.
Memory Adjust allocation of storage and main memory.
Microphone
AGC
Adjust speaker volume or microphone volume. Set
microphone's gain control.
Power Define settings to minimise power consumption.
Regional
Settings
Set default number and time display formats and
other related options.
Remove
Programs
Remove programs from storage memory.
Screen Align screen and enable the ClearType feature.
System Info Provides system information about your handheld.
Connections
Beam Define settings for the beam function.
Bluetooth Define settings for the Bluetooth functions.
Connections Adjust settings for connecting to the Internet or to
a local network.
Setting Description

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other programs and data files installed to your handheld after
factory installation are stored in RAM (random access memory)
or ROM storage.
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/).
You could add programs to your handheld either by using
ActiveSync or by downloading the program from the Internet.
For detailed instructions on how to add or remove programs,
refer to the Acer n30 Handheld Manual.