Acer beTouch E400 User Guide 1
© 2010 All Rights Reserved Acer beTouch E400 Smartphone User Guide First issue: 03/2010 Acer beTouch E400 Smartphone Model number: __________________________________ Serial number: ___________________________________ Date of purchase: ________________________________ Place of purchase: ________________________________
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Table of Contents End User Licence Agreement Getting to know your smartphone Features and functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Product registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Setting Up Unpacking your smartphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Getting to know your smartphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using a Bluetooth headset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Using your smartphone as a modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Inserting a microSD Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Appendix FAQ and troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Other sources of help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Getting to know your smartphone Features and functions Your new smartphone offers leading, easy-to-access multimedia and entertainment features. You can: • Access your email while on the move. • Connect to the Internet at high speed, via HSDPA (7.2 Mbps), HSUPA (2 Mbps) or Wi-Fi. • Keep in touch with your friends via your Contacts and social networking applications. Product registration When using your product for the first time, it is recommended that you immediately register it.
Setting Up Unpacking your smartphone Your new smartphone comes packed in a protective box. Carefully unpack the box and remove the contents.
No. Item Description 1 Power button Press to turn the screen on/off or enter sleep mode; press and hold for more than three seconds to turn the smartphone off. 2 3.5 mm headset jack Connect to a headset. 3 Phone speaker Suitable for normal phone use. 4 Touchscreen 480 x 320 pixel capacitive touchscreen to display data, phone content and enter information. 5 Home button Return to the Home screen; tap and hold to view recently-used applications. 6 Search button Open the Quick Search box.
Installing or removing the battery Your smartphone uses a replaceable battery to provide power. It is packed seperately from your smartphone and needs to be inserted and charged before you can use the smartphone. Installing the battery Insert your fingernail into the cutout between the battery cover and the phone. Unclip the cover and lift off the battery cover. 2 1 Place the battery into the battery compartment, lining up the battery connectors with those at the side of the compartment.
Removing the battery Open the battery compartment as shown in “Installing the battery“ on page 8. Lift the battery out of the compartment using the clip on the top of the battery. 2 Replace the battery cover as described above. 1 Installing a SIM or microSD card To take full advantage of your smartphone’s telephony capabilities, you must install a SIM card. The SIM card holder is located at the bottom of the battery bay.
Using your smartphone Turning on for the first time To turn on your smartphone for the first time, press and hold the power button until the screen turns on. You will then be asked to configure some settings before you can use your smartphone. To start, tap the green android on the screen; if you prefer a different language tap ‘Change language’. Follow the rest of the instructions as they are displayed on the screen.
To wake your smartphone, press any button on the edge of the device (e.g. power, volume or camera). Your smartphone will display the locked screen; drag the padlock icon to the right to enter the Home screen. For additional security, you may set an unlock pattern, a set of dots that must be tapped in the correct order to access the phone. Open the Applications tab, scroll down the menu and tap Settings > Location & security > Set unlock pattern.
XT9 Text Input The XT9 Text Input keyboard has various features that assist you to enter correct text. Tap the ?123 button to see numbers and special characters, and then tap the Alt key to see even more. Tap and hold a key to select alternative characters, such as letters with accents. Additional keys vary depending on the type of text you enter. E.g. a key to add a smiley is available when typing a text message, or a key to change the languages used for the dictionary and keyboard.
Function Description Quick fixes Corrects commonly typed mistakes. Show suggestions Shows suggested words while you are typing. Auto-complete Inserts the suggested word whenever you tap space or a punctuation mark. Penpower Input Method The Penpower Input Method allows you to draw letters and characters on the screen, one at a time. This is especially useful for languages that use many complex characters. Draw the character in the rectangle that appears on the screen.
The Home screen After the first start process is completed, your smartphone will display the Home screen. This screen gives you quick, icon-based access to many of the frequently-used features of your smartphone. The Home screen already features some useful icons and widgets. The Search widget is at the top of the screen, and a selection of icons in the middle. At the bottom of the screen is the Applications tab which lists all the applications you have installed.
Notification area The Notification area is at the top of the screen. This area contains a variety of icons to inform you of your phone’s status. The left side of the Notification area displays event icons that indicate a new event (such as a new message). The icons on the right side indicate connectivity and battery status. Drag the Notification area down the screen, or tap the area, to view more information about new events. Icon Description Indicates that storage is running low.
Adding or removing shortcuts or widgets To add shortcuts or widgets, tap and hold anywhere on the Home screen to open the Add to Home screen menu. Shortcuts Tap Shortcuts to open a list of quick links to applications and settings you can add to the Home screen. Widgets Tap Widgets to open a list of small applications that you can add to your Home screen. Widgets display useful information and provide simple controls for certain applications. Folders You can also add folders to your Home screen.
Managing contacts Managing your contacts Your smartphone features an address book that allows you to save contacts to either the internal memory or onto your SIM card. Tap Contacts from the Home screen or the Contacts tab from the Dialer to view your contacts. If you don’t have any contacts stored on your phone, you can import your Google account contacts, add a new contact or import any SIM contacts. Press the Menu button to open the menu. Icon Description Add a new contact. Search for a contact.
Editing a contact To see the information stored for a contact, tap on the contact’s name. Then to add the contact to your Favorites list, tap the star next to the contact’s name. Tap Menu then Edit contact to add or change information. Tap the green plus sign to add an entry; you may enter multiple entries in each category. Tap Menu then Options to set special entries for your smartphone. • Assign the contact to one or more groups. • Set a ringtone for calls recieved from the contact.
Making Calls This chapter shows you how to make phone calls, and the various options available to you during your call. Before making a call Check that the phone function is on before you make a call. You can confirm the phone status from the icon on the right-hand side of the Notification area. Icon Description 3G connected: You may make a call. Airplane mode: Wireless connectivity disconnected. Please disable airplane mode before trying to make a call. Making a call 1.
Making a call to one of your contacts 1. Tap the Contacts tab in the dialer or Contacts from the Home screen to view your contacts. 2. Tap a contact. A dialog will open, asking if you want to Call the contact or send the contact an message. Dialing an international number When dialing international numbers, there is no need to enter the international direct dialing prefix (‘00’ etc.) before the country code. Simply tap and hold 0+ on the onscreen number pad until + appears on screen.
Using the speakerphone The speakerphone function allows you to make calls without having to hold your smartphone. This handsfree function is especially useful for multitasking. To activate the speakerphone, press the Menu button, then tap Speaker. Tap Speaker again to disable the speakerphone. Muting a call To mute a call, tap Mute on the voice call screen to switch off the microphone. Tap Mute again to switch the microphone back on.
Messaging This chapter shows you how to set up and use the SMS and MMS functions of your smartphone. SMS and MMS messages are accessed via Messaging. Messaging automatically arranges received and sent messages into threads. To access Messaging tap Messaging on the Home screen. Creating a new message You can use your phone to compose SMS or MMS messages. Tap New message to compose a new message. Enter the recipient’s phone number or name in the To field.
Replying to a message When a new text message arrives a message icon appears in the Notification area and the message icon on the top of the phone lights up. Tap Messaging on the Home screen to view the message list or expand the Notification area to see a summary of the message. Tap the summary to open the message list. To reply to an SMS or MMS message, open the message from the message list. Enter your text in the text box labeled Type to compose. Press the Menu button to see available options.
MMS messages MMS messages are similar to text messages but also allow you to attach multimedia files such as pictures, audio or video clips. Each MMS message can be up to 300 kB in size. Note: You need to set up an MMS profile before you can send MMS messages. Normally, your smartphone will set up the profile for you based on information retrieved from your provider. Tip: Ask your network provider for the necessary information if you need to manually set up the MMS profile.
Going online Browsing the Internet In order to browse the Internet with your smartphone, you must be connected to a data or wireless network. Using the browser Tap Browser on the Home screen to start browsing. To open a new website, tap the address box at the top of the page. Enter the address using the keyboard and tap Go. To view your browsing history, bookmarks or frequently visited sites, open the browser then press and hold the back button. You may open multiple pages.
Voice Search You can search the Internet using your voice. Open Voice Search from the applications tab. When you see the “Speak now” prompt, state your query clearly into the microphone. You will soon see search results. Note: Voice search is available only in some regions. Setting up Email Your smartphone enables you to access your email. Most popular ISPs can be set up in two steps. Tap the Applications tab and then Email to start setting up your email access.
• Facebook: View your Facebook profile and keep up-to-date with your friends. • Maps:Get easy-to-follow directions using Google Maps. • YouTube: View the Most viewed and Most discussed video clips on TouTube. Android market Note: The Android Market may not be available in all countries and regions. Note: You need to have a Google account set up and active on your phone before you can use the Android Market. Tap Market from the applications tab to open the Android Market.
urFooz urFooz is a portable avatar that lets you share information across your favorite social networks, blogs and more. Easily organize your Web favorites, such as photos, videos, bookmarks and more, with a urFooz ID. urFooz gives you: • One identity for all your online activities; • An avatar that represents the "virtual" you; and • A single connection for all your Web favorites. To start urFooz, open the application menu and tap UrFooz.
Using the Camera Your smartphone features a 3.2-megapixel digital camera mounted on the rear. This section will take you through all the steps in taking photos and videos with your smartphone. Note: You need to have a microSD card inserted into the microSD slot before you can use the camera. To activate the camera, press the camera button or tap the Applications tab > Camera. Camera icons and indicators In the camera window, the four icons on the left show you the current settings.
Icon Description Change the default settings. Settings are: • • • • • • • • • • • Store GPS data in pictures: JPEG quality: Set the JPG quality. Anti banding: Set anti banding. Focus settings: Set auto or infinity focus. Resolution: Set the photo resolution. Effects: Apply an effect to the photo. White balance/lighting: Adjust the white balance. Contrast: Adjust the contrast. Brightness: Set the brightness. ISO: Set the ISO. Self timer: Adjust the self timer. Taking a photo 1. 2. 3. 4.
Advanced Settings Acer Settings Acer Settings is a convenient all-in-one place for you to adjust commonly-used settings on your phone. Open the Applications tab and tap Acer Settings, or tap Acer Settings on the home screen. From this screen you can turn Wi-Fi and Bluetooth on or off or adjust their settings by tapping . You can also set your Phone network settings, set the screen Brightness or Screen Timeout.
Activating or deactivating connections Open the Applications tab and tap Settings > Wireless & networks to manage your connection settings. You can choose to activate one or all connections from the . Each connection icon will be highlighted when turned on. Important: If your phone is in Airplane mode, the option to turn Bluetooth on will be disabled. Please refer to “Putting your smartphone in airplane mode“ on page 31 for instructions on turning Airplane mode on or off.
Item Description Notification ringtone Set a ringtone for notifications. Audible touch tones Play tones when using dial pad. Audible selection Play a sound whenever a screen selection is made. Haptic feedback Vibrate on certain actions to provide feedback. SD card notifications Play a sound for SD card notifications. Orientation Switch screen orientation when the smartphone is rotated. Animation Animate when opening or closing windows. Brightness Adjust screen brightness.
device name and discoverability. Tap Scan for devices to scan for available devices. To connect to a device, tap the device in the list of available devices. You may be asked to enter a PIN on both devices to establish the connection. Phone settings Many phone settings are automatically configured by your smartphone when you insert a SIM card.
Spinlets Spinlets gives you access to your favorite music, movie and television content. Get your favorite music, photos and videos from your mobile phone and share your favorite Spinlets on social networks, websites and more. Note: Some contents may not be available in some countries. Launching Spinlets To launch the Spinlets application, tap Spinlets in the applications tab. Browsing Spinlets gallery You can sort or search your media content by albums or genres.
Exploring Spinlets widgets When you select an album, you will see a Spinlet. To play the featured song, select the red Play button. To play selected songs, select the Music tab and choose which songs you would like to play. To view artist photos, select the Photos tab. To visit the artist's social networks and websites, select the icons located along the bottom of the screen. Sharing your Spinlets You can share your favorite Spinlets in two ways.
Adjusting the volume Adjust the volume of your phone using the volume button on the side of the phone. Alternatively, you can set the Ringer volume and Media volume by opening the Applications tab and going to Settings > Sound & display. Setting the date and time Set the date and time by opening the Applications tab and going to Settings > Date & time. Tip: If you travel frequently or live in an area that uses daylight saving time, activate Automatic from this menu.
Obtaining and installing applications Your smartphone uses the open-source Android platform. To obtain and install applications for your smartphone, you can tap Market from the applications tab to open the Google marketplace. Note: This requires a Gmail/Google mail account. Resetting your smartphone You may have to perform a reset if your smartphone fails to respond when buttons are pressed or the screen is tapped.
Accessories and Tips This chapter shows you how to use accessories with your smartphone, as well as provide useful tips for when you are using your smartphone. Using the headset Your smartphone comes packaged with a headset with built-in microphone for handsfree use when making calls. To use the headset, plug it into the 3.5 mm headphone jack on the phone. When the headset is plugged in, all audio is routed to the headset, and the speakers are turned off.
7. When the connection status turns to green, it means that the connection is successful. 8. You can now connect to the Internet using your PC or notebook. 9. When finished, press Disconnect in the main screen. Note: If the connection fails, please try to restart and reconnect your smartphone to your PC, and then repeat the installation. Note: Acer Easy Link can run in the following operation systems: Windows XP/Vista (32-/64-bit) / Windows 7 (32-/64-bit). Note: Updates are available at the Acer website.
Appendix FAQ and troubleshooting This section lists frequently asked questions that may arise during the use of your smartphone, and gives easy answers and solutions to these questions. Aspect Question Answer Audio Why is there no sound coming from the device? If the headset is plugged into the device, the speaker is automatically shut off. Disconnect the headset. Check that the device volume setting is not muted. Check that the volume control is not at its lowest setting.
Other sources of help For information on: Refer to: This User Guide, which provides online Programs on your smartphone and additional programs that can be installed reference for using your smartphone. on your smartphone Up-to-date information regarding your smartphone www.acer.com Service enquiries www.acer.com/support/ mobile.acer.com Warnings and precautions • Do not use this product near water. • Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand or table.
lifetime of the battery, charging will not occur at low (below 0 °C/32 °F) or high (over 40 °C/104 °F) temperatures. The full performance of a new battery is achieved only after two or three complete charge and discharge cycles. The battery can be charged and discharged hundreds of times, but it will eventually wear out. When the talk and standby times are noticeably shorter than normal, buy a new battery.
Remember to follow any special regulations in force in any area, and always switch off your device when its use is prohibited or when it may cause interference or danger. Use the device only in its normal operating positions. Do not cover the antenna with metal and you should position the device at the above-stated distance from your body. To successfully transmit data files or messages, this device requires a good quality connection to the network.
Potentially explosive environments Switch off your device when in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere and obey all signs and instructions. Potentially explosive atmospheres include areas where you would normally be advised to turn off your vehicle engine. Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death. Switch off the device at refueling points such as near gas pumps at service stations.
4. DO NOT expose your smartphone to extreme temperatures. For example, do not leave your smartphone on the dashboard of a car on a hot day or when temperatures are below freezing point. Also, keep it away from heaters and other sources of heat. 5. DO NOT use or store your smartphone in any location that is dusty, damp or wet. 6. DO use a soft, damp cloth to clean your smartphone. If the surface of the screen becomes soiled, clean it with a soft cloth moistened with diluted window-cleaning solution. 7.
Specifications Performance • Qualcomm QSD 7227, 600 MHz • System memory: • 256 MB of SDRAM • 512 MB of Flash ROM • Google Android operating system Display • 3.5” TFT-LCD resistive touchscreen • 480 x 320 resolution • 65K colors support Multimedia • • • • CD-quality stereo output Mono speaker 0.5 W (max) Omni-directional microphone Formats supported Type Formats Audio playback MP3, AAC, AMR Ringtone MP3, MIDI, DLS, iMelody, WAVE Video recording 3GP, MPEG-4, H.263 Video playback 3GP, MPEG-4, H.
Battery • High density, rechargeable 1090 mAh Li-Ion Polymer / Li-Ion battery (replaceable) Note: Length of battery operation will depend on power consumption which is based on system resource use. For example, constantly using the backlight or using powerdemanding applications will shorten battery life between charges. Dimensions • Stylish, light and robust design Height 115 mm Width 59.3 mm Thickness 12 mm (12.
Regulatory information LCD pixel statement The LCD unit is produced with high-precision manufacturing techniques. Nevertheless, some pixels may occasionally misfire or appear as black or red dots. This has no effect on the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction. Radio device regulatory notice Note: Regulatory information below is for models with wireless LAN and/or Bluetooth only.
RF exposure warning: The equipment complies with FCC RF exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. The antenna(s) used for this transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. RF exposure information (SAR) This mobile phone meets the government's requirements for exposure to radio waves.
have been rated. Phones that have been rated have a label on the box. Your E400 has been tested for hearing aid device compatibility and has an M3 and/or T3 rating. These ratings are not guarantees. Results will vary, depending on the level of immunity of your hearing device and the degree of your hearing loss. If your hearing device happens to be vulnerable to interference, you may not be able to use a rated phone successfully.
Index B battery charging ...........................................8 information ....................................48 Bluetooth connections ....................................33 headset ...........................................39 C call history ..............................................19 calls answering .......................................20 ending ............................................20 onscreen options ............................20 camera icons and indicators .......................