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Acer N10 manual System requirements, Features summary, Performance, Display

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1 Getting started System requirements

1 Getting started

This chapter will discuss the following topics:

•Basic requirements

•Feature highlights of your Acer n10

•Acer n10 system tour

•Step-by-step procedures on how to prepare your handheld for use

•Basic concepts in using your handheld

System requirements

In order to install the Microsoft® ActiveSync® software and use your new Acer n10 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

•Intel PXA255 Application Processor with Intel XScale technology

•System memory:

–64 MB SDRAM for application storage

–32 MB Flash ROM for operating system

•Microsoft® Pocket PC 2002 Premium with Microsoft®Outlook 2000

Display

•3.5" Transflective TFT LCD

•240 x 320 resolution

•65536 colour support

•Microsoft® ClearType technology for clearer, crisper font display

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Acer N10 manual Features summary, Performance, Display, Getting started System requirements

Contents

Acer n10 Handheld Manual forCopyright About this Manual $ERXWWK LV0DQXDO First things first Your guidesMaintaining your Acer n10 Package contentsPerforming a soft reset Resetting your Acer n10Performing a hard reset To perform a soft resetLocking your Acer n10 To assign a passwordContents Managing Microsoft Pocket Outlook applications Managing applications and informationGetting connected Exchanging and updating data using ActiveSyncCustomising your handheld 107 101Index 125 System requirements Features summaryPerformance DisplayAudio BatteryConnectivity ExpansionFront view Acer n10 tourGetting started Acer n10 tour To activate the backlight Using the backlightLabel Description Left viewTop view Right viewBottom view Preparing to use your Acer n10Getting started Preparing to use your Acer n10 Connecting the computer Installing the Microsoft ActiveSync softwareTo install the Microsoft ActiveSync software Important installation notesCharging your Acer n10 Setting up your Acer n10To charge your Acer n10 LED status during chargingPerforming the first synchronisation process Getting started Command interface Command interfaceHandheld buttons and the stylus To perform the first synchronisation processToday screen Getting started Command interface Status icons Navigation bar and command barPop-up menus To access a pop-up menuNotifications Getting started Command interface Entering data in your Acer n10 Using the input panel Using the input panelTo show or hide the input panel To use Letter Recognizer To type with the soft keyboardTo change word suggestion options To use Block Recognizer Writing on the screenTo use Transcriber Entering data in your Acer n10 Writing on the screenTo select and edit written text To write on the screenPage To create a drawing Drawing on the screenEntering data in your Acer n10 Drawing on the screen Tips for getting good recognitionTo edit a drawing To select a drawingTo create a recording Recording a messageTo play a recording Entering data in your Acer n10 Recording a messageEntering data in your Acer n10 Using My Text Using My TextTo insert a My Text message To edit a My Text messageEntering data in your Acer n10 Using My Text Opening an application Switching between applicationsIcon Program Usage To use Find Finding and organising informationTo use File Explorer Managing Microsoft Pocket Outlook applications Calendar CalendarPage To create an appointment Scheduling an appointmentTo schedule a meeting Creating a meeting requestManaging Microsoft Pocket Outlook applications Contacts ContactsTo open Contacts Finding a contact Creating a contactUsing the Contacts summary screen Creating a task TasksManaging Microsoft Pocket Outlook applications Tasks To open TasksUsing the summary screen Managing Microsoft Pocket Outlook applications Notes Creating a noteTo open Notes Managing Microsoft Pocket Outlook applications Inbox InboxOpening the Inbox Synchronising email messages Connecting directly to an email serverUsing the Message list Managing Microsoft Pocket Outlook applications Inbox Managing email messages and folders Composing a messageFolder behavior with a direct connection to an email server To create a new file Pocket WordTo enter information To use the Pocket Word file listWriting mode Drawing mode Pocket Excel Recording modeTo create a Pocket Excel file list Creating a new workbookDisplaying the toolbar Tips for working in Pocket Excel Protecting your workbooksTo set up an account and sign Setting upMSN Messenger Requirements to use MSN MessengerChatting with contacts Working with contactsMicrosoft Windows Media Player for Pocket PC Tips when chatting with contactsMicrosoft Reader for Pocket PC Using the GuidebookGetting books on your Acer n10 Using the LibraryOpening a book To open the LibraryReading a book Using Reader featuresSearch for text Copy text Removing a bookBook annotations RecentDo Using third-party applications RecentDoUsing third -party applications Backup/Restore Backup/RestoreTo launch Backup/Restore Using third-party applications Backup/RestoreTo perform data backup Backup functionUsing third-party applications Backup/Restore Using third -party applications Backup/Restore To perform data restoration Restore functionUsing third -party applications Backup/Restore Using third-party applications Backup/Restore To delete a file from a storage card IA Album LE Using third-party applications IA Album LEUsing third -party applications IA Album LE File menu IA Album LE menusGo To View menu Select View Previous/Next Image Full Screen ViewZoom In/Zoom Out Actual SizeInitial setup Using third-party applications IA Album LE Tools menuCapturing screens Options Send via InfraredPocketTVTM Acrobat Reader for Pocket PCUsing third-party applications PocketTVTM Command barSeek/Progress bar Using third -party applications PocketTVTMStatus bar Options MenuFullscreen FilesUsing third-party applications PocketTVTM Using third -party applications PocketTVTM Inserting a Compact Flash card Using a Compact Flash type I/type II cardRemoving a Compact Flash card Using expansion featuresUsing expansion features Using an SD/MMC card Using an SD/MMC cardInserting an SD/MMC card Removing an SD/MMC cardUsing expansion features Using an SD/MMC card Using ActiveSync Exchanging and updating data using ActiveSyncPage Getting connected Transferring items using infrared Transferring items using infraredTo send information To receive information Getting connected Connecting to the Internet Connecting to the InternetTo create a modem connection to an ISP To start the connection To create an Ethernet connection to an ISPGetting connected Connecting to a network Connecting to a networkTo create a modem connection to a network To create an Ethernet connection to a network End a connection To set up an email serviceTo remotely synchronise your handheld Get help on connecting Mobile Favorites folder Using Microsoft Pocket Internet ExplorerMobile favorites Favorite linksTo create a mobile favorite To download a mobile favoriteTo sign up for AvantGo AvantGo channelsTo save handheld memory Using Pocket Internet Explorer Using Pocket Internet ExplorerTo browse the Internet To view mobile favorites and channels106 Customising your handheld Adjusting handheld settings Adjusting handheld settingsTo access Settings Buttons PersonalMenus Customising your handheld Adjusting handheld settings InputPassword Today About SystemClock Power Customising your handheld Adjusting handheld settings MemoryPage Screen Page AvantGo Connect ConnectionsConnections Customising your handheld Adjusting handheld settings BeamAdding and removing programs To add programs using ActiveSyncAdding programs To add a program directly from the Internet Customising your handheld Adding and removing programsTo add a program to the Start menu Removing programsCustomising your handheld Adding and removing programs 124 Index Page 127 128