Acer P400 User Guide 1
© 2010 All Rights Reserved Acer P400 Smartphone User Guide First issue: 01/2010 Acer P400 Smartphone Model number: __________________________________ Serial number: ___________________________________ Date of purchase: ________________________________ Place of purchase: ________________________________ 2
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Table of Contents End User Licence Agreement Getting to know your smartphone Features and functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Other sources of help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Product registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Chapter 1: Setting Up Unpacking your smartphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Getting to know your smartphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Installing or removing the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shooting a video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Photo and video options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Chapter 6: Advanced Settings Putting your smartphone in flight mode . . . . . . . . . Comm. Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adjusting connection settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Phone settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Managing your phonebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Getting to know your smartphone Features and functions Your new smartphone is a multi-functional tool packed with intuitive features and powerful applications that make organizing your information and synchronizing it with your personal activities an easy, efficient task. It lets you: • Access your email while on the move. • Make voice calls when connected to a 3G/EDGE/GPRS/ GSM/HSDPA/UMTS network. • Connect wirelessly to your local cellular network to access the Internet and other network features.
Other sources of help To help you use your smartphone, we have designed a set of guides: For information on: Refer to: Programs on your smartphone and additional programs that can be installed on your smartphone This User Guide. Included on the smartphone Companion CD, it provides online reference for using your smartphone. Up-to-date information regarding your smartphone www.acer.com/ Service enquiries www.acer.
Product registration When using your product for the first time, it is recommended that you immediately register it. This will give you access to some useful benefits, such as: • Faster service from our trained representatives. • Membership in the Acer community: receive promotions and participate in customer surveys. • The latest news from Acer. Hurry and register, as other advantages await you! How to register To register your Acer product, visit our website at registration.acer.com.
Chapter 1: Setting Up Unpacking your smartphone Your new smartphone comes packed in a protective box. Carefully unpack the box and remove the contents.
Getting to know your smartphone Views 2 3 13 14 4 1 11 12 15 5 6 7 8 9 10 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 headset. 3 Phone speaker Suitable for normal phone use. 4 Touchscreen 480 x 320 pixel resistive touchscreen to display data, phone content and enter information. 5 Home button Return to the Home screen.
No. Item Description 8 End button Press to end a call/close the current window; press and hold to lock the phone and turn the screen off. 9 Micro USB connector Connect to a USB cable/charger. 10 Microphone Internal microphone. 11 Volume control Increase or decrease the ringer/system volume. 12 Camera button Activate the camera or take a picture. 13 Camera A 3.2-megapixel camera for taking highresolution images.
• Set Turn off backlight if device is not used for to 30 sec. • Set the backlight level to the 6th level. • Disable Auto-adjust backlight by battery level. 2. Click Start > Settings > System > Power > Advanced > Sleep mode setting > On battery power • Adjust Turn off device if not used for to 1 min. • Enable Turn off device if not used for. 3. If you will not use the device for a long time or at night, we recommend closing all tasks or applications, especially those that connect to the Internet.
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.
CAUTION: RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS. Charging the battery For initial use, you need to charge your smartphone for eight hours. After that you can charge it each day to recharge the battery to full capacity. Connect the AC adapter cord to the micro USB connector on your smartphone. Removing the battery Open the battery compartment as shown in “Installing the battery“ on page 16.
ro mic 6. Turn off the phone by pressing and holding the power button. 7. Open the cover and remove the battery as SIM described in “Removing the battery“ on page 17. 8. Insert the SIM or microSD card as shown. 9. Replace the battery and battery cover. SD NOTE: Ensure that the microSD card is inserted all the way into the card slot. SIM card lock Your smartphone may come with a SIM card lock, i.e., you will only be able to use a SIM card provided by your network operator.
Chapter 2: 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 system bootup screen appears. Follow the setup screens to set up your phone. Entering your PIN When you install a SIM card for the first time, you may need to enter a PIN. Important: Depending on your settings, you may be required to enter your PIN each time you switch on the phone function. If the PIN you enter is incorrect, a warning message appears.
Tap and hold: Tap and hold an item to see a list of actions available for that item. On the pop-up menu that appears, tap the action you want to perform. The onscreen keyboard You can activate an onscreen keyboard in certain applications when entering data. Tap the keyboard icon at the bottom of the screen to display the keyboard. Tap again to hide the keyboard. Tap the arrow next to the keyboard symbol to select different input options.
Connecting to your PC and synchronizing data You can synchronize the data on your smartphone with the data on your PC using the supplied USB sync cable and the Windows Sync Center or ActiveSync. Refer to Connecting to a PC and installing software on page 48 for more details on connecting and synchronizing.
Chapter 3: 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 activate the phone from the Comm. Manager (refer to Comm. Manager on page 40). 1. To access the Comm. Manager, tap > Comm. Manager. 2. Tap the phone connection icon so it displays ON. Making a call 1. From the Home screen, press the Call button to open the onscreen number pad. 2.
The onscreen number pad The onscreen number pad allows you to enter numbers to dial. To access the onscreen number pad: 1. Press the Call button, or 2. Tap Phone from the Home screen, or 3. Tap > . Making a call to one of your contacts 1. Your contacts will be displayed above the onscreen number pad. 2. Tap a contact to pull up their detailed information. 3. Tap Call ( ) to call the displayed contact.
Dialing from other applications You can dial numbers quickly and easily even when using other applications. 1. Press the Call button to open the phone dialer. 2. Make your call. 3. When you have finished your call, tap the End key. 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 onscreen.
The voice call screen Once you have dialed your number the voice call screen appears, where several options are available. Item Description Open Favorites or Call History. Mute the call. Put the current call on hold. Add a note. Enter the Phonebook. Turn the speaker on. Display the keypad. Note: Certain options are only available during a call. These menu items are grayed out when not in a call. Onscreen call options Answering a call Press to answer a call.
Ending a call To end a call, press the End key. Putting a call on hold To put a call on hold, tap Hold ( Tap again to resume the call. ) on the voice call screen. Swapping between calls When you receive a second call while already on a call, the number of the second caller will appear. ) to answer the incoming call. The first call 1. Tap Swap ( will be put on hold. 2. Tap Swap ( ) to switch between calls.
Adding notes You can write or type notes during a call to record important information and view it at a later date. ) on the voice call screen. 1. Tap Note ( 2. Use the keyboard to enter letters and characters. 3. Tap OK when you have finished to save the note. To view the notes at a later date, tap note you want to open and view. > Notes. Tap the Muting a call To switch the microphone off during a call, tap Mute ( the voice call screen T. Tap Unmute ( microphone back on.
Redialing a missed call When you have a missed call, the Home screen. icon appears at the 1. Tap Phone to display the missed call details. 2. Select the call from the list and tap . Call History View recent calls by accessing Call History: Open the onscreen number pad, then tap Call History ( ). Call History Menu options There are various options available in the Call History Menu. • Tap ( , ) to organize the call history view.
Chapter 4: Messaging This chapter shows you how to set up and use the SMS, MMS and email functions of your smartphone. The messaging screen All SMS, MMS and email messages are accessed via the messaging screen. To access the messaging screen, tap Text ( ). Then tap the drop-down menu in the top left corner of the messaging screen to view the folder list. All email accounts, SMS and MMS folders are displayed here. Tap on the plus sign next to each folder to view the sub folder list.
Tap a subfolder to open it. Tap Inbox to return to the main messaging screen. Tap the selected folder. for a list of options appropriate to Managing your folders You can select synchronization, download and other settings for certain folders. To manage your folders, tap Menu, or tap and hold on the folder name to open a menu of action items. Text (SMS) messages You can use your smartphone to exchange text messages with other mobile phones. Each text message can contain up to 160 characters.
Sorting text messages You can sort your text messages by message type, sender, received messages and message subject. Tap the Sort by drop-down menu in the top-right of the messaging screen, and select an option from the list. 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.
1. Tap Text ( ) from the Home screen. Select Inbox from the drop-down menu in the top left corner of the messaging screen. 2. Tap > MMS Settings > MMS Profiles tab. 3. Tap a profile from the list. Tap Edit to view the selected profile settings. 4. Tap each field to adjust its setting. These fields should be automatically configured by your network provider. If so, we recommend you leave them as they are. 5. Tap Done once you have finished editing the profile. 6.
Replying to MMS messages When a new MMS message arrives, a message icon appears at the top of the screen and a notification message is displayed. ). 1. Tap Text ( 2. Tap a message to open it. 3. Tap > Reply to reply to the message. The message window will appear. 4. Follow the steps described in Creating MMS messages to compose your reply. 5. Tap Send. Sorting MMS messages You can sort your MMS messages by message type, sender, received messages and message subject.
E-mail Your smartphone uses Outlook Mobile to manage email accounts. Tap E-mail from the Home screen or > E-mail to access the account setup. Tap Setup E-mail to set up your email account. Enter your email address and password to set up the account. Select if you want to save your password or not. When you’ve finished entering the information, tap Next. Your smartphone has pre-set definitions for a variety of popular ISPs and will recommend settings if your email address is recognized.
Chapter 5: 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. To activate the camera, press and hold the camera button. Camera icons and indicators Icon Description Displays the storage type being used and approximately how many photos you can still take. Indicates the current zoom setting.
Icon Description Tap to set the capture mode. • Photo • Video • POI Photo • Continuous • MMS Zoom in or out; the options are 1x and 1.3x. Adjust the camera or video settings. Camera: • Resolution • WB • Effects • Self-timer • Time Stamp • Advanced: Image Properties, Anti-flicker, Storage, Filing Counter, ISO, Shutter Sound, JPEG Quality, Review Duration, Restore, About.
Shooting a video 1. Frame your subject and steady your smartphone. 2. Press the camera button down fully to begin recording. 3. Press the camera button down fully to stop recording. Supported formats The following file formats are supported: Type Formats Image JPEG Video MPEG4 Saving photos and videos to a microSD Card Tap > File Explorer > My Documents > My Pictures (or My Videos). Tap and hold on the file you want to save to your microSD Card, select Copy or Cut from the pop-up menu.
Tap the Album icon and select a photo to view. Tap the photo to display the option icons. From this interface, you can start a slideshow with all the pictures in the folder, send the current picture to a contact as an MMS or email message, view the picture’s information, delete the picture or return to the thumbnail view. You can also zoom into the picture or zoom out and navigate to the previous or following file. Editing photos and videos You can crop or rotate your saved photos. 1.
Chapter 6: Advanced Settings Putting your smartphone in flight mode You can enter flight mode to turn off telephone, Bluetooth and WLAN functions and use your smartphone as a handheld device during a flight. Check with your airline to make sure this is permitted onboard. Some airlines may provide wireless Internet services on board that can be accessed via the WLAN feature. Check prior to your departure whether this service is available on your flight.
Comm. Manager Your smartphone features phone, Bluetooth and WLAN functions. This section will explain how to activate and set basic phone, Bluetooth and wireless network (WLAN) connection settings through the Comm. Manager screen. Tip: Tap and hold the name of any communication type to open its associated Settings page. Using the Comm. Manager To access the Comm. Manager: 1. Tap the communication icons at the top of the screen, or 2. Tap > Comm. Manager, or 3. Tap > Settings > Connections > Comm.
Phone connections Once you have inserted a SIM card, your smartphone will automatically detect your network provider. > Settings > Personal > Phone. For all phone settings, tap Here you can adjust ringtone, security, services, network and CB (Cell Broadcast) settings. Selecting a network You can set the smartphone to detect your network automatically or set it manually. Detecting a network automatically 1. Tap > Settings > Personal > Phone > Network tab. 2.
Adjusting Bluetooth settings You can use Bluetooth to exchange information between your smartphone and other mobile devices. Bluetooth connections For all Bluetooth settings, tap > Settings > Bluetooth. Here you can adjust Bluetooth profiles, status, accessibility, and services settings. You can also view version information. Creating new Bluetooth connections The simplest way to set up and configure a new Bluetooth connection is through the Bluetooth Manager. 1. Tap > Settings > Bluetooth.
Phone settings Many phone settings are automatically configured by your smartphone when you insert a SIM card. The device will communicate with your service provider and automatically obtain all necessary settings, such as network name, voice mail and text message center numbers. You can, however, view and modify these settings yourself if necessary, through the Phone Settings screen. Tap > Settings > Personal > Phone.
3. Specify whether to forward all calls or only under certain conditions. Tap the checkboxes to select the option you require and enter number(s) to forward calls to. 4. Tap OK to confirm and save. Setting up call waiting 1. 2. 3. 4. Tap > Settings > Personal > Phone > Services tab. Select Call Waiting from the list and tap Get Settings. Select whether to be notified or not when a call is waiting. Tap OK to confirm and save. Setting up voice mail and text messages 1.
Choosing a ringtone A profile contains settings for alert notification, device volume, ring type and tone. 1. Tap > Settings > Personal > Phone > Sounds. 2. Select your preferred ringtone. 3. Tap OK to confirm and save. Configuring End button functions You can shut down your smartphone, end current program, launch Task Manager, launch Comm. Manager or lock device and suspend when you press the End button. 1. Tap > Preferences > End Key. 2. Set the function you want to perform. 3.
You can choose to save contacts directly to your SIM card. This is useful if you use your SIM card with multiple phones and you always need your address book at hand. Note: You can only enter a contact name, telephone number and email when creating a new SIM contact. If more information is required, create a regular phone contact. Editing a contact 1. Tap > Contacts. 2. Select and open the contact you want to edit. 3. Tap > Edit. 4. Edit the contact information and tap OK.
Copying a contact from internal memory to the SIM card Note: Copying a contact from internal memory to your SIM will only copy the contact’s name and phone number. Names longer than 14 characters will be truncated. 1. Tap > Contacts. 2. Select the contact you want. 3. Tap > Copy contact to SIM. Copying a contact from the SIM card to internal memory 1. Tap > Contacts. 2. Select the contact you want. 3. Tap > Copy contact to Phone.
Assigning a ringtone and picture to specific contacts You can assign a specific ringtone and picture to a particular Phone contact so they are easily identifiable when they call. 1. Tap > Contacts. 2. Select the contact you want to edit by using the up and down navigation buttons. > Edit. 3. Tap 4. Tap the picture of the contact to open My Pictures. Tap the desired picture to assign a picture to the contact. 5. Tap Ringtone and select a ringtone from the list.
Plug the micro USB connector into your smartphone, then connect the USB connector into an available USB port on your computer. After a short delay, your smartphone should be recognized and the program to synchronize your smartphone files will open. Please check the help files for the program installed on your computer for more information.
from these accounts, you will need to remove the existing account and replace it with another account. Adding a Google account To add a Google account: 1. 2. 3. 4. Tap > Acer Sync. Tap Next. Enter your Google email and password. Check Save password. Note: If you choose not to save your password, regular synchronization will be disabled. Synchronizing data Choose the data type you want to synchronize with the Google servers.
Note: You have to choose at least one data type. Preference settings Settings Description Album Name The location where your photos will be uploaded to on Picasa. If the album doesn’t exist on Picasa, Acer Sync will create it automatically. Album Privacy Defines who may view the album. Photo Upload Folder / Video Upload Folder The locations of photos and videos on your device. You can use the folder browser to select the correct folders.
2. Tap Menu > Edit Profile to edit the data of your account and modify your preferences. 3. Tap Menu > Delete Profile to remove the account you are using right now. 4. Tap View My Picasa to launch Pocket IE and open your public Picasa album. 5. Tap View My Youtube to launch Pocket IE and open your Youtube page. This item is disabled until you upload your first video. 6. Tap About to view the copyright and version information of Acer Sync. 7. Tap Exit or OK to close Acer Sync.
Setting a new appointment 1. Tap > Calendar. > New Appointment. 2. Tap 3. Enter appointment information and reminder frequency. 4. Tap OK to confirm and save. To edit an appointment, tap the date and tap the entry to open the edit page. Creating tasks Tasks can be set to remind you of specific things you must do and the completion deadlines. Creating a new task 1. Tap > Tasks. > New Task. 2. Tap 3. Enter all task information, start and due dates and how often to be reminded. 4.
Tap Favorites in the Home screen and tap Internet Explorer to open the browser. To adjust your browser settings, tap > > Tools. Starting Windows Live 1. Tap > Windows Live. 2. Sign in with your email address and password and your contacts list appears. Multimedia playback Your smartphone comes supplied with a variety of programs that you can use to enjoy multimedia content.
2. Locate the file to playback, and tap once to play it in Windows Media Player. 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 content may not be available in some countries. Launching Spinlets To launch the Spinlets application, tap > Spinlets.
Browsing genres To browse the Gallery by genre, tap the Genres button on the bottom left corner of the screen. You will see a new screen with a list of different genres. Tap on the genre you wish to view. Sort To sort through Spinlets by Name, Ratings or Newest content, select the Sort button at the bottom of the screen. Search To search the Gallery for a specific name, select the Search button at the bottom right corner of the screen.
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. Sharing your Spinlets You can share your favorite Spinlets in two ways. To post the Spinlet you are currently viewing to your social networks, blogs, or other websites, tap Share It at the top right corner of the Spinlet.
Streaming Media Note: This application may not be available in your region or for your language. Steaming Media allows you to view streamed video off the Internet directly on your smartphone. If you try to open an audio or movie video that is not supported by Microsoft Windows Media Player, for example RTSP or HTTP, the system will automatically switch to Streaming Media. > Streaming Alternatively, tap Media to manually launch the player.
Note: All the following connections allow your smartphone to download the latest GPS data. If there is more than one connection available, the system will automatically select the best connection, in the following order: Sync connection to PC; GPRS (not supported when roaming). The system will update GPS data automatically based on a schedule. Check the Auto update checkbox. Set the date and time. You will see the expiration date of the GPS data.
Naming your smartphone Your smartphone uses a name to identify itself when connected to other computers. To specify a name, tap > Settings > System > About > Device ID tab. Enter a name for your device. Add a description if necessary. Tap OK to confirm and save. Adjusting the volume To adjust the volume, tap at the top of the screen. The volume control appears. • Use the right slider to adjust the ring volume. • Use the left slider to adjust system volume.
2. Select to enable sounds for events or programs. You can also specify to enable sounds when tapping the screen or pressing buttons. 3. Tap the Notifications tab. 4. Select an event from the list and the notification options for that event are displayed. 5. Adjust the settings. 6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 to adjust notification options for other events. 7. Tap OK to confirm and save.
Managing system certificates System certificates are used to positively identify your smartphone to other systems. Tap > Settings > System > Certificates to view all certificates. Setting the date and time To set the date and time: 1. Tap > Settings > Clock & Alarms > Time, or tap the digital clock in the Home screen. 2. Select your time zone from the drop-down menu. Set the time by tapping the up and down arrows. Select the date from the drop-down calendar. Tap OK when you have finished.
2. Tap the Region, Number, Currency, Date and Time tabs to view information for your region. Adjust any if necessary. 3. Tap OK to confirm and save. Viewing power status 1. Tap > Settings > System > Backlight. 2. Click the power link located at the bottom of the screen, and select the Battery tab. Power saving options 1. Tap > Settings > System > Backlight. 2. Click the power link located at the bottom of the screen, and select the Advance tab. 3.
Configuring screen options You can change orientation, align the screen, enable ClearType and adjust text size to make viewing your smartphone as comfortable as possible. 1. Tap > Settings > System > Screen > General tab. 2. Select screen orientation and tap Align Screen if you need to re-align the screen. 3. Tap the ClearType tab. Select to enable ClearType. 4. Tap the Text Size tab. Move the slider to adjust text size. 5. Tap OK to confirm and save.
your computer and use your computer’s Internet connection to download the update. Install this update correctly by following the instructions provided with the files. Setting a schedule It is also possible to set schedule to check for updates. 1. Tap > Notification Manager. 2. Tap Menu, then Settings. 3. Enable the scheduled notification update and set either a daily or weekly check. 4. Tap OK to confirm and save.
Clean boot Warning! You should only perform a clean boot when all other reset options have failed to restore your smartphone to an operational state. A clean boot will restore your smartphone to the factory settings. Warning! This will erase all your personal information, any contacts stored on your phone and any programs you installed. Remove the battery and replace it after three seconds. Press the power button while pressing both the Talk/send and End keys.
Chapter 7: 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 3.5mm jack. When the headset is plugged in, all audio is routed to the headset, and the speakers are turned off.
3. Tap the icon for your Bluetooth headset. 4. Enter your headset passkey and tap OK or press the OK button. 5. Tap Finish to complete setup. When you want to answer an incoming call, press the “answer” button on your Bluetooth headset. Press the End key to end the call. Tip: As well as being essential for handsfree operation when driving, you can also use your Bluetooth headset when at home or in the office, to avoid carrying your smartphone around with you at all times.
8. Enter your ISP’s phone number. The number must begin with ‘*99#’. Click Next. 9. Select one option from the Connection Availability screen and click Next. 10.Enter your username and password and click Next. 11.Click Finish to complete the setup. You can now establish a Bluetooth connection between your PC and your smartphone. When you attempt to access the Internet on your PC, your smartphone will dial the ISP number specified to establish a connection.
hold Bluetooth to open the settings page. From the options listed, change your device’s visibility status to Discoverable. Ensure that your computer’s Bluetooth adapter is switched on. • Click Add a device, then follow the steps of the Add Bluetooth Device Wizard. • Double click on your smartphone device name. • Type the password when requested. • Your smartphone will ask to allow pairing, and for the Passkey. Enter the same code you entered above and tap OK.
Appendix FAQ, troubleshooting and error messages 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 Disconnect the headset. sound coming Check that the device volume setting is from the device? not muted. Tap thecommunication icons at the top of the screen. Check that the volume control is not at its lowest setting.
Aspect Question Answer Heat The phone heats up when charging or making long duration calls. It is normal for the phone to heat up when charging. When charging is complete, it will return to its normal temperature. It is also normal for the phone to heat up during long periods of use, such as a during a phone conversation or watching a video. All Acer phones are factory tested before release. Error messages Error message Description Connection canceled Operation canceled by the user.
Specifications Performance • Qualcomm MSM 7227, 600 MHz • System memory: • 256 MB of SDRAM • 512 MB of Flash ROM • Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.5 Professional Edition Display • • • • 3.2” TFT LCD touchscreen 480 x 320 resolution 65K color support Microsoft ClearType technology for clearer, crisper font display Multimedia • • • • CD-quality stereo output Mono speaker 0.
USB connector • Micro USB connector • USB Client • DC power-in (5 V, 1 A) Connectivity • • • • • • Bluetooth 2.1+EDR IEEE Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g WLAN GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 UMTS 900 / 2100 (EU models) UMTS 850 / 1900 / 2100 (US models) HSDPA / HSUPA / EDGE / GPRS Camera • 3.
constantly using the backlight or using power-demanding applications will shorten battery life between charges. Size and weight • Dimensions: 115 (h) x 59.3 (w) x 12 (t) mm • Weight: 125 g (including battery) Warnings and precautions • Do not use this product near water. • Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand or table. If the product falls, it could be seriously damaged.
which may cause a short circuit or damage, and even a risk of explosion from the battery pack. CAUTION when listening to music To protect your hearing, follow these instructions. • Increase the volume gradually until you can hear clearly and comfortably. • Do not increase the volume level after your ears have adjusted. • Do not listen to music at high volumes for extended periods. • Do not increase the volume to block out noisy surroundings. • Decrease the volume if you can’t hear people speaking near you.
it will eventually wear out. When the talk and standby times are noticeably shorter than normal, buy a new battery. Use only Acer approved batteries, and recharge your battery only with Acer approved chargers designated for this device. Unplug the charger from the electrical plug and the device when not in use. Do not leave a fully charged battery connected to the AC adapter, since overcharging may shorten its lifetime. If left unused, a fully charged battery will lose its charge over time.
Replacing the battery pack Your smartphone uses lithium batteries. Replace the battery with the same type as that which came bundled with your product. Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion. Warning! Batteries may explode if not handled properly. Do not disassemble or dispose of them in fire. Keep them away from children. Follow local regulations when disposing of used batteries. Additional safety information Your device and its enhancements may contain small parts.
storage media near the device, because information stored on them may be erased. Medical devices Operation of any radio transmitting equipment, including wireless phones, may interfere with the functionality of inadequately protected medical devices. Consult a physician or the manufacturer of the medical device to determine if they are adequately shielded from external RF energy or if you have any questions.
systems, electronic speed control systems, and air bag systems. For more information, check with the manufacturer, or its representative, of your vehicle or any equipment that has been added. Only qualified personnel should service the device, or install the device in a vehicle. Faulty installation or service may be dangerous and may invalidate any warranty that may apply to the device. Check regularly that all wireless equipment in your vehicle is mounted and operating properly.
gas (such as propane or butane), and areas where the air contains chemicals or particles such as grain, dust or metal powders. Follow any restrictions. Do not use the device where blasting is in progress. Emergency calls Important: Wireless phones, including this device, operate using radio signals, wireless networks, landline networks, and user-programmed functions. Because of this, connections in all conditions cannot be guaranteed.
Disposal and recycling information Do not throw this electronic device into the trash when discarding. To minimize pollution and ensure utmost protection of the global environment, please recycle. For more information on the Waste from Electrical and Electronics Equipment (WEEE) regulations, visit www.acer-group.com/public/Sustainability/ sustainability01.
2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. actual pen or pencil or other sharp object on the screen surface. DO NOT expose your smartphone to rain or moisture. Do not let water enter the circuitry through the front panel buttons or expansion slots. In general, treat your smartphone as you would a mobile phone or other small electronic device. DO be careful not to drop your smartphone or subject it to any strong impact. Do not place your smartphone in your back pocket. DO NOT expose your smartphone to extreme temperatures.
Safety regulations 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.
may occur if earphones or headphones are used at high volume for prolonged periods of time. Wireless operation channels for different domains N. America 2.412-2.462 GHz Ch01 through Ch11 Japan 2.412-2.484 GHz Ch01 through Ch14 Europe ETSI 2.412-2.472 GHz Ch01 through Ch13 France: Restricted wireless frequency bands Some areas of France have a restricted frequency band. The worst case maximum authorized power indoors are: • 10 mW for the entire 2.4 GHz band (2400 MHz - 2483.
Departments in which the use of the 2400 - 2483.
Certificate Information (SAR) This device meets the EU requirements (1999/519/EC) on the limitation of exposure of the general public to electromagnetic fields by way of health protection. The limits are part of extensive recommendations for the protection of the general public. These recommendations have been developed and checked by independent scientific organizations through regular and thorough evaluations of scientific studies.
NCC warning Lithium-ion battery warning ATTENZIONE! Rischio di esplosione della batteria se sostituita in modo errato. Sostituire la batteria con un una di tipo uguale o equivalente consigliata dalla fabbrica. Non disperdere le batterie nell’ambiente. VORSICHT! Explosionsgefahr bei unsachgemäßen Austausch der Batterie. Ersatz nur durch denselben oder einem vom Hersteller empfohlenem ähnlichen Typ. Entsorgung gebrauchter Batterien nach Angaben des Herstellers.
Acer Incorporated Date: January 27, 2010 Declaration of Conformity We, Acer Incorporated, of 8F., No. 88, Sec. 1, Hsin Tai Wu Rd. Hsichih Taipei Hsien 221, Taiwan Declare under sole responsibility that the product: Model: E400 / P400 Description: Smart HandHeld To which this declaration relates, is in conformity with the following standards and/ or other normative documents: zEN 301 511 V9.0.2 zEN 300 328 V1.7.1 zEN 301 908-1/ -2 V3.2.1 zEN 300 440-1 V1.4.1/ EN300 440-2 V1.2.1 zEN 301 489-1 V1.8.1/ -3 V1.
A acer sync adding a Google account .... 50 managing your account ...... 51 settings .............................. 51 synchronizing ..................... 50 applications ........................... 21 history ............................... 21 B backlight settings ................... 61 battery charging ............................ 17 information ....................... 74 Bluetooth connections ....................... 42 headset ............................. 67 C calendar ...............................
R ringtones ............................... 45 S safety regulations ................... 75 screen options ........................ 64 SD card .................................. 70 information ....................... 74 software removing ........................... 63 sounds and notifications ......... 60 speakerphone ........................ 26 specifications ......................... 73 spinlets browsing ........................... 55 launching .......................... 55 sharing .....................
