Chapter 7: The Fingerprint Reader Security settings Your Acer M900DF Smartphone has an integrated fingerprint reader that you can use to secure your phone and personal information or as a navigation device. To start using the security features of your phone, you will need to enroll your fingerprint as described in “Set up fingerprint security“ on page 19. Once you have successfully enrolled your fingerprint, you will be able set up a private folder and other security settings.
Note: The password should be between four and 12 alphanumeric characters. Ensure it is a password you won’t forget and that other people won’t be able to guess easily. Private Folder Your Acer M900DF Smartphone supports a Private Folder that is only accessible via a fingerprint or password. To set up the private folder, tap Start > Settings > Golden Finger > Private tab. Important: You can only have one private folder on the phone.
Once you’ve moved the cursor to the desired location, tap the fingerprint reader lightly to activate a link, launch a program or do any other function that would normally be done by right-clicking a mouse. The top slider adjusts the sensitivity of the fingerprint reader, controlling how fast the mouse or cursor moves when the reader detects finger motion. Higher sensitivity settings will result in faster mouse/cursor motion with relatively less finger motion.
Mode Description Touch stick Delivers mouse movement in any direction with instant automatic motion repeat and has tapping enabled (has a similar action to a touch stick embedded in a notebook keyboard). Mouse Delivers mouse movement in any direction and has tapping enabled. Off Navigation features will not be used. When you select DPAD, Rocker or Joystick emulation, a Delay before first repeat control will be displayed. Use this control to set the delay between the first motion and repeat motions.
Chapter 8: Advanced Operation Put your Acer M900DF Smartphone in flight mode You can enter flight mode to turn off telephone, Bluetooth and WLAN functions and use the Acer M900DF 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 Acer M900DF 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. Use the Comm. Manager To access the Comm. Manager, tap any of the communication icons at the top of the screen or Start > Programs > Comm. Manager.
Adjust phone connection settings You can use the Connection Wizard to configure country and network settings for your phone connection, as well as create customized phone connections. 1. Tap Start > Settings > Connections tab > Connection Wizard. 2. Select your country and network operator from the lists. 3. Tap OK to confirm and save. To detect these settings automatically, tap Search. To edit network parameters, tap Edit. Once all settings are complete, tap OK to confirm and save.
3. Select a network from the list and tap OK. When your current network is unavailable, tap Select to select another network to use. Note: Contact your service provider should you have any problems obtaining voice mail and the text message service center numbers. Adjust wireless network settings You can use your Acer M900DF Smartphone to connect to a wireless local area network (WLAN) to exchange information with your PC or network and access the Internet.
View wireless networks 1. Tap Start > Settings > Connections tab > Wi-Fi > Wireless tab. 2. Scroll through the list to view all available networks. 3. Tap the Networks to access list to sort by All available, Only access points or Only computer-to-computer connections. Create new wireless network connections 1. Tap the Start > Settings > Connections tab > Wi-Fi > Wireless tab. 2. Tap Menu > Add New... from the list. 3. Enter all required information to configure the wireless network.
Adjust Bluetooth settings You can create and adjust Bluetooth connections, accessibility settings and service settings to get the most out of the Acer M900DF Smartphone’s Bluetooth functions. Bluetooth connections You can use Bluetooth to exchange information between your Acer M900DF Smartphone and other mobile devices. For all Bluetooth settings, tap Settings > Connection tab > Bluetooth. Here you can adjust Bluetooth profiles, status, accessibility, and services settings.
Setting up COM ports 1. Tap the Start > Settings > Connections tab > Bluetooth > COM Ports tab. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to register the connected Bluetooth devices as an effective COM port. Phone settings Many phone settings are automatically configured by your Acer M900DF 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.
Set up call forwarding 1. Tap Start > Settings > Personal tab > Phone > Services tab. 2. Select Call Forwarding from the list and tap Get Settings. 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 which the calls will be forwarded. 4. Tap OK to confirm and save. Set up call waiting 1. 2. 3. 4. Tap Start > Settings > Personal tab > Phone > Services tab. Select Call Waiting from the list and tap Get Settings.
4. Tap OK to confirm and save. Manage contacts Your Acer M900DF Smartphone features an address book that allows you to save contacts to either the internal memory or onto your SIM card. Further options are explained in this section that are accessible via the Contact screen menu. To access the menu, tap Menu and use the 3-way rocker key to scroll up and down the menu. Add and edit contacts To add a new contact: 1. Enter the telephone number on the Phone screen. 2. Tap Menu > Save to Contacts. 3.
3. Tap Menu > Edit. 4. Edit the contact information and tap OK to save. Copy contacts You can copy contacts stored in internal memory to your SIM card, and vice versa. Copy 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. 2. 3. 4. 5. Tap Start > Contacts. Tap the internal memory contact you want to save. Tap Menu > Copy Contact > To SIM.
Send contacts via message 1. 2. 3. 4. Tap Start > Contacts. Select a contact. Tap Menu > Send Contact > Messages. Select the contact information you want to send and tap Done. 5. Specify a recipient and tap Send. Send contacts via beam 1. 2. 3. 4. Tap Start > Contacts. Select a contact. Tap Menu > Send Contact > Beam. Select the Bluetooth device to send the contact to. Delete contacts To free up space on either the internal memory or on your SIM card, you can delete contacts from your address book. 1.
4. Tap Select a picture... to open My Pictures. Tap the desired picture to assign a picture to the contact. 5. Scroll to Ringtone and tap the field. Select a ringtone from the drop-down list. 6. Tap OK to confirm and save. Namecard Manager Namecard Manager is an application that integrates optical character recognition and a contact list with the camera function. It provides tools for converting data on namecards to a digital format that can be integrated into a unified Contact list.
Manage namecard information Tap Manage to open the namecard database. Note: The database only stores images and information for namecards that have already been recognized. Tap the “Wand” icon in the upper right-hand corner of the screen to open a letter table. Tap a letter to display the information for all the namecards filed under that letter. Select a namecard to expand its contents and view the original picture of the namecard. Tap Menu to show the menu: • New: Create a new digital name card.
New SIM Contact: Add a new phonebook entry to the SIM card. Refresh: Refresh the contact lists. SMS Management: Enter the SMS management screen. SIM Information: View your SIM card information. My Phone Numbers: Displays the information of the inserted SIM card About: View the version and copyright information of SIM Manager. Copy contact information You can copy contact information to/from the Contacts list from/to the SIM card. You may copy individual contacts, multiple contacts or all contacts.
Connect to a PC and install software You can use Microsoft ActiveSync (on Windows XP) or the Windows Mobile Device Center (on Windows Vista) to synchronize the information on your computer with the information on your Acer M900DF Smartphone, comparing and updating data on both locations. This serves as backup data in case something happens to your Acer M900DF Smartphone.
3. Tap OK to confirm and save. Other functions Manage your calendar You can set appointments and event reminders with the calendar feature. Set a new appointment: 1. Tap Start > Calendar. 2. Tap Menu > New Appointment. 3. Enter appointment information and reminder frequency. 4. Tap OK to confirm and save. To edit an appointment, tap the entry and then tap Edit to open the appointment entry screen. Create tasks Tasks can be set to remind you of specific things you must do and the completion deadlines.
Browse the Internet In order to browse the Internet with your Acer M900DF Smartphone, you must be connected to a 3G or wireless network or to a computer with an Internet connection via ActiveSync. Tap Start > Internet Explorer to open the browser. To adjust your browser settings, tap Menu > Tools > Options. Start Windows Live: 1. Tap Start > Programs > Windows Live. 2. Sign in with your email address and password and your contacts list appears.
The FM Tuner screen indicates the frequency the tuner is receiving (1), volume level (2) and your defined favorites (3). Tap the frequency display to open a number pad that allows you to enter a different frequency. Tap My Favorite to manage your list of favorite radio stations. To add a favorite, select the position in the list that you’d like to add the favorite at, and tap to open the frequency allocation window. Enter the frequency using the keyboard.
Use Windows Media Player You can use Windows Media Player to play videos you have taken with your Acer M900DF Smartphone as well as other media files, such as MP3 music files. The following formats are supported: Type Formats Audio WMA, MP3, WAV, AAC Video WMV Play video or audio files 1. Tap Start > Programs > File Explorer. 2. Locate the file to playback, and tap once to play it in Windows Media Player.
Tap anywhere on the playback window to display the content full-screen. Tap the screen again to return to the normal display mode. Satellite Data Update Warning: Satellite Data Update is not supported in the USA. Tap Start > Programs > GPS > Satellite Data Update. You may need to log into your provider’s server to download instant satellite data and enable the GPS function. Note: All the following connections allow your Acer M900DF Smartphone to download the latest GPS data.
Personalize your Acer M900DF Smartphone This section takes you through all settings that can be adjusted under the Personal tab in the Settings screen. Adjust the volume To adjust the volume, tap at the top of the Home screen. The volume control appears. • Use the upper slider to adjust the ring volume. • Use the lower slider to adjust system volume. • Use the icons at the top of the screen to turn all sounds on, set to vibrate only or mute all sounds.
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. Configure backlight settings You can specify the appearance and conditions under which the screen backlight will be on or off. 1. Tap Start > Settings > System tab > Backlight > Battery Power tab. 2.
Set the clock and alarms You can set the current date and time for two locations, and set multiple alarms. Refer to “Set the date and time” on page 52 for information on how to set the time and date. Set alarms 1. Tap Start > Settings > System tab > Clock & Alarms > Alarms tab. 2. Tap the checkbox to activate an alarm. 3. Tap Description and enter a name for the alarm. 4. Select the day and time for the alarm. 5. Tap OK to confirm and save.
2. Select the interval after which your Acer M900DF Smartphone will turn off if not in use. You can specify two intervals: one for when on battery power, and one for when on external power. View power status Tap Start > Settings > System tab > Power > Battery tab to view battery power status. Remove programs You can remove programs you have installed on your Acer M900DF Smartphone to free up extra storage memory.
Reset your Acer M900DF Smartphone You may have to perform a reset if your Acer M900DF Smartphone fails to respond when buttons are pressed or the screen is tapped. Note: Before performing a reset, ensure that your Acer M900DF Smartphone is not locked. Press any key or tap the screen to see if the fingerprint screen opens. Soft reset A soft reset allows your Acer M900DF Smartphone to get a fresh start, similar to rebooting your computer. All data and settings information are retained after resetting.
Important: To reduce risking damage to your Acer M900DF Smartphone, only use the supplied stylus to reset the device. Hold down the power button and use the tip of your stylus to lightly press the Reset button inside the hole on the side of your Acer M900DF Smartphone. Clean boot Warning! You should only perform a clean boot when all other reset options have failed to restore your Acer M900DF Smartphone to an operational state.
If your screen is responding to stylus input: Go to Start > Programs > Utilities > Default Settings. Read the warning information and enter the security code in the empty textbox. Tap OK to proceed. If your screen is not responding to stylus input: Press the reset button while holding the power button down. When you see the Acer screen, press and hold the Record button. You will see a screen asking you to confirm the clean boot, press the camera button to confirm.
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Chapter 9: Accessories and Tips This chapter shows you how to use accessories with your Acer M900DF Smartphone, as well as provide useful tips for when you are using your Acer M900DF Smartphone. Use the stereo headset Your Acer M900DF Smartphone comes packaged with a stereo headset with built-in microphone for handsfree use when making calls. To use the headset, plug it into the mini USB port in the side of the unit.
2. Connect to the headset as described in “Create new bluetooth connections“ on page 70. 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 or End to end the call.
7. Enter the name of your ISP (Internet Service Provider) and click Next. 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 Acer M900DF Smartphone.
Comm. Manager, tap Settings > Bluetooth > Mode tab, and check Make this device visible to other devices. Ensure that your computer’s Bluetooth adapter is switched on. • Open Bluetooth Places and click Add..., then follow the steps of the Add Bluetooth Device Wizard. • Double click on your Acer M900DF Smartphone device name.
• Select Let me choose my own passkey when requested, and enter a passkey. • Your Acer M900DF Smartphone will ask to allow pairing, and for the Passkey. Enter the same code you entered above and tap OK. • Windows will automatically connect to your Acer M900DF Smartphone and detect what services are available.
Insert a micro SD card Your Acer M900DF Smartphone features a memory expansion slot that accepts a micro SD card to expand memory and storage capacity. Open the micro SD reader cover and insert the micro SD card into the slot. Make sure the gold connectors are facing upwards. Push the card in until it clicks into place.
Appendix FAQ, troubleshooting and error messages This section lists frequently asked questions that may arise during the use of your Acer M900DF 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. Tapany of the icons at the top of the Home screen.
Aspect System information and performance Question Answer Why can’t I play my music files? You may be trying to play a file that is not supported. Refer to “Multimedia playback” on page 81 for more information. How do I check the OS version of my device? Tap Start > Settings > System tab > System Information to check the OS version and other hardware and software information. Perform a clean boot.
Error messages Error message Description Connection canceled Operation canceled by the user. Service unavailable please try again later The network is not stable, or server has not responded. Try again later. Connection unavailable please check your network settings No path to the destination is available. Please check the settings in Start > Settings > Connections tab. 1.
Specifications Performance • Qualcomm 8250 1.0 GHz • System memory: • 256 MB of SDRAM • 512 MB of Flash ROM • 8 GB of MoviNand • Windows Mobile 7.0 for Pocket PC Phone Edition Display • 3.8” TFT touchscreen • 800 x 480 resolution • 65K color support Multimedia • Formats supported Type Formats Audio playback WMA, MP3, WAV, AAC, AMR Ringtone SP-MIDI, MIDI, MMF, AMR, AWB, RMI, MP3, AAC Video recording 3GP, MPEG-4, H.263, AVI, WMV Video playback 3GP, MPEG-4, WMV, H.263, H.
• UMTS 850 / 1900 / 2100 • HSDPA / HSUPA / EDGE / GPRS Camera • 5 megapixel auto-focus Battery • High density, rechargeable 1530 mAh Lithium Polymer battery (changeable) 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 power-demanding applications will shorten battery life between charges. Design and ergonomics • Stylish, light and robust design Height 119 mm Width 62 mm Thickness 17.
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. • Slots and openings are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating. These openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface.
• 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. Battery information This product uses a Lithium Polymer battery. Do not use it in a humid, wet and/or corrosive environment.
may take a few minutes before the charging indicator appears on the display or before any calls can be made. Use the battery only for its intended purpose. Never use any charger or battery that is damaged. Do not short-circuit the battery. Accidental short-circuiting can occur when a metallic object such as a coin, clip, or pen causes direct connection of the positive (+) and negative (-) terminals of the battery. (These look like metal strips on the battery.
Additional safety information Your device and its enhancements may contain small parts. Keep them out of the reach of small children. Operating environment Warning! For safety reasons, turn off all wireless or radio transmitting devices when using your Acer x960 Smartphone device under the following conditions. These devices may include, but are not limited to: wireless LAN (WLAN), Bluetooth and/or 3G.
quately 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. Switch off your device in health care facilities when any regulations posted in these areas instruct you to do so. Hospitals or health care facilities may be using equipment that could be sensitive to external RF transmissions. Pacemakers. Pacemaker manufacturers recommend that a minimum separation of 15.
your vehicle is mounted and operating properly. Do not store or carry flammable liquids, gases, or explosive materials in the same compartment as the device, its parts, or enhancements. For vehicles equipped with an air bag, remember that air bags inflate with great force. Do not place objects, including installed or portable wireless equipment in the area over the air bag or in the air bag deployment area.
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. You should never rely solely on any wireless device for essential communications like medical emergencies. To make an emergency call: 1. If the device is not on, switch it on. Check for adequate signal strength.
regulations, visit http://www.acer-group.com/public/Sustainability/ sustainability01.htm Mercury advisory For projectors or electronic products containing an LCD/CRT monitor or display: Lamp(s) inside this product contain mercury and must be recycled or disposed of according to local, state or federal laws. For more information, contact the Electronic Industries Alliance at www.eiae.org. For lamp-specific disposal information, check www.lamprecycle.org. Taking care of your Acer M900DF Smartphone 1.
3. DO be careful not to drop your Acer M900DF Smartphone or subject it to any strong impact. Do not place your Acer M900DF Smartphone in your back pocket. 4. DO NOT expose your Acer M900DF Smartphone to extreme temperatures. For example, do not leave your Acer M900DF 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.
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.
with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
A ActiveSync synchronizing 80 application buttons 36 B backlight settings 86 battery charging 17 information 103 installing 16 Bluetooth connections 70 headset 93 sending contacts 75 settings 67 C calendar 80 call barring 71 call forwarding 72 call history 27 dialing a call history number 27 options 34 call waiting 72 caller ID 71 calls answering 31 ending 31 from other applications 27 on-screeen options 31 putting on hold 31 rejecting 31 swapping between 31 using the on-screen dial pad 26 camera editing p
H help menus 8 sources 8 I input options 41 input settings 40 international numbers 32 L LED indicators 14, 17 M microphone volume 87 MMS messages 45 N naming 53 network selecting 67 O on-screen dial pad 26 on-screen keyboard 37 P performance 102 personalizing 52 phone connections 66, 67 settings 71 photos & videos editing 59 power management 68 profiles 72 Q QWERTY keyboard 38 R regional settings 87 ring tones 72 116 S safety regulations 104 screen options 88 SD card 98 SIM Card Entering PIN Code 18 Inst
volume adjusting 85 W Windows Media Player 81 WLAN settings 68 word completion 40 117
