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Acer s50 and s60 Handhelds

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  • Page 1 User Manual for Acer s50 and s60 Handhelds...
  • Page 2 Acer and its subsidiaries assume no responsibility for any damage or loss resulting from the use of this Acer s50 and s60 Handhelds User Manual.

  • Page 3: Your Guides

    First things first We would like to thank you for making Acer handheld your choice for your handheld needs. Your new sleek Acer handheld is packed with user-friendly applications and utilities designed to make organising work-related information and synchronising it with your personal activities a time-efficient task.

  • Page 4: Maintaining Your Acer Handheld

    F i r s t t h i n g s f i r s t Maintaining your Acer handheld Maintaining your Acer handheld This section provides information on the following: • Proper care and usage of your handheld • Resetting your handheld Proper care and usage of your handheld Your handheld’s rugged and tough construction is designed to provide you with years...

  • Page 5: Assigning Security Options

    • There are no serviceable parts inside your handheld so do not attempt to open the unit. • If you ever dispose of your handheld, please dispose it without damaging the environment. Take your handheld to the nearest environmental recycling center.
  • Page 6 F i r s t t h i n g s f i r s t Assigning security options...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Assigning security options ......v 1 Entering data in your Acer handheld Entering data using Graffiti ......1 The Graffiti alphabet .
  • Page 8 User-defined categories ..... . . 34 Finding records ......36 Finding Address Book records .
  • Page 9 Big Clock mode ......86 Timer mode ......87 Clock menu .
  • Page 10 Backup menu ......5 Working with your PC utilities Installing PC utilities ......Selecting files when using the PC utilities .
  • Page 11 Turning Beam Receive on and off ....249 Setting your Acer handheld to stay on while in the cradle ..249 Setting the backlight power saving mode HiDensity preferences .
  • Page 12 Using non-ASCII characters in login scripts ....Plug-in applications ......Troubleshooting TCP/IP connections .

  • Page 13: Entering Data In Your Acer Handheld

    Acer handheld You can enter data into your handheld in several ways: • Using Graffiti • Using the onscreen keyboard • Beaming data Entering data using Graffiti You can use Graffiti writing commands to create letters, numbers, punctuation, and symbols.
  • Page 14 1 E n t e r i n g d a t a i n y o u r A c e r h a n d h e l d Entering data using Graffiti Space Carriage Return To write Graffiti letters Tap the screen where you want to write letters, for example, on a line next to a time in Date Book.

  • Page 15: The Graffiti Numbers

    1 E n t e r i n g d a t a i n y o u r A c e r h a n d h e l d Caps Lock mode— just as you press the Shift key on a keyboard—and then write the desired character stroke.

  • Page 16: The Graffiti Punctuation Marks

    1 E n t e r i n g d a t a i n y o u r A c e r h a n d h e l d Entering data using Graffiti To write Graffiti numbers Tap the screen where you want to write numbers. NOTE: A blinking cursor must appear onscreen above the Graffiti writing before you can begin writing numbers.

  • Page 17: The Graffiti Symbols And Extended Characters

    1 E n t e r i n g d a t a i n y o u r A c e r h a n d h e l d Question Exclamation Additional Graffiti punctuation marks include the following: &...

  • Page 18: The Graffiti Non-English Characters

    1 E n t e r i n g d a t a i n y o u r A c e r h a n d h e l d Entering data using Graffiti à á â ã ä å è é ê ì í î ï ò ó ô õ ö ù ú û ü ÿ D ñ The Graffiti non-English characters You can write the following characters in the lowercase alphabet mode without special punctuation or shifting.
  • Page 19 1 E n t e r i n g d a t a i n y o u r A c e r h a n d h e l d Predefined Graffiti ShortCuts Your handheld includes the following predefined Graffiti ShortCuts for common entries.

  • Page 20: Graffiti Tips

    1 E n t e r i n g d a t a i n y o u r A c e r h a n d h e l d Using the onscreen keyboard Tap Delete. Tap Yes. Graffiti tips When using Graffiti, keep the following tips in mind: •...

  • Page 21: Beaming Data

    Tap Done to enter the text or numbers. Beaming data Your handheld is equipped with an infrared (IR) port that you can use to beam information to another Palm OS handheld that is close by and also has an IR port. The IR port is located on the top part of your handheld, indicated by the Infrared icon , behind the small dark shield.
  • Page 22 1 E n t e r i n g d a t a i n y o u r A c e r h a n d h e l d Beaming data...

  • Page 23: Managing Your Applications

    NOTE: For instructions on how to display the applications stored in a Memory Stick, refer to "Switching memory source" on the Acer s50 and s60 Handhelds Quick Guide. To open Applications Launcher • Tap the Applications icon The All category of Applications Launcher appears.

  • Page 24: Categorising Applications

    2 M a n a g i n g y o u r a p p l i c a t i o n s Using Applications Launcher Categorising applications The category feature enables you to manage the number of application icons that appear in the Applications Launcher screen.

  • Page 25: Changing The Applications Launcher Display

    To create a new category Do either of the following to display the Edit Categories screen: • In the Category screen, tap any of the pick lists, then select Edit Categories. • In the Applications Launcher screen, tap the category pick list on the upper-right corner of the screen, then select Edit Categories.
  • Page 26 2 M a n a g i n g y o u r a p p l i c a t i o n s Using Applications Launcher From the Options menu, tap Preferences. In the Preferences dialog box, tap the View By pick list, and then tap List. Tap OK.

  • Page 27: Displaying The Last Selected Category Of Applications

    Displaying the last selected category of applications The first time you launch Applications Launcher, it will display the All screen. If the Remember Last Category preference option is selected, next time you launch Applications Launcher, it will open in the last screen it was in from its last session. To display the last selected category of applications Tap the Menu icon From the Options menu, tap Preferences.

  • Page 28: Security

    2 M a n a g i n g y o u r a p p l i c a t i o n s Security Security The Security application in your handheld allows you to prevent unauthorised access to your records by setting such entries as private records.
  • Page 29 Tap Mask Records. Tap OK. The Mask Records screen appears. Tap here. Tap OK. To mask all private records In Applications Launcher, tap the Security icon 2 M a n a g i n g y o u r a p p l i c a t i o n s Tap here.
  • Page 30 2 M a n a g i n g y o u r a p p l i c a t i o n s Security From the Current Privacy pick list, tap Mask Records. Open one of the basic applications (except Mail) and view a record. Records marked as private are masked with a gray bar and are marked with the Lock icon To hide a private record...
  • Page 31 Tap Hide Records. Tap OK. The Hide Records screen appears. Tap here. Tap OK. To hide all private records In Applications Launcher, tap the Security icon 2 M a n a g i n g y o u r a p p l i c a t i o n s Tap here.

  • Page 32: Displaying Private Records

    2 M a n a g i n g y o u r a p p l i c a t i o n s Security From the Current Privacy pick list, tap Hide Records. Open one of the basic applications (except Mail). Records marked as private are not anymore displayed.

  • Page 33: Assigning And Editing Passwords

    Tap OK. To display all private records In Applications Launcher, tap the Security icon From the Current Privacy pick list, tap Show Records. If you do not have a password, masked and hidden records become visible. If you have a password, the Show Private Records dialog box appears. Go to step 3. Enter your password.
  • Page 34 2 M a n a g i n g y o u r a p p l i c a t i o n s Security To assign a password In Applications Launcher, tap the Security icon Tap the Password box. Enter a password.

  • Page 35: Locking Your Handheld

    Enter your current password. Tap OK. The screen below appears. Choose from the following options: • To change your password and hint, enter a new password and hint, and tap • To remove your password, tap Unassign. Locking your handheld You can lock your handheld with a password to protect information.
  • Page 36 2 M a n a g i n g y o u r a p p l i c a t i o n s Security • After a period of inactivity you specify To lock your handheld when you turn it off: In Applications Launcher, tap the Security icon Tap the Auto Lock Handheld box.
  • Page 37 Tap At a preset time. In the Set Time screen, tap the arrows to set the time. Tap OK. The time you set for will be indicated on the Lock Handheld Screen. To set your handheld to lock after a period of inactivity: In Applications Launcher, tap the Security icon Tap the Auto Lock Handheld box.
  • Page 38 2 M a n a g i n g y o u r a p p l i c a t i o n s Security Tap After a preset delay. Set the period of inactivity by entering the length of time and selecting a time unit. Tap OK.

  • Page 39: Recovering From A Forgotten Password

    For instructions on how to perform a hard reset, refer to "Performing a hard reset" on the Acer s50 and s60 Handhelds Quick Guide; for more information on HotSync operations, refer to "9 Exchanging and updating data using HotSync operations" on page 213.
  • Page 40 2 M a n a g i n g y o u r a p p l i c a t i o n s Security If you forget your password when your handheld is unlocked, your you can delete the forgotten password.

  • Page 41: Working With Your Basic Applications

    basic applications Your handheld includes the following basic applications: • Date Book • Address Book • To Do List • Memo Pad • Calculator • Mail - refer to "7 Managing your desktop email" on page 177 for more information on using this application This chapter is organised into two sections, namely: •...

  • Page 42: Editing Records

    • A blinking cursor appears within the information, and • The information appears on a dotted gray line called an edit line. You can enter text in any of the ways described in "1 Entering data in your Acer handheld" on page 1.

  • Page 43: Deleting Records In Your Basic Applications

    – Draw the Graffiti shortcut in the text area of your screen Choose from the following commands, depending on the application you are using. Undo Copy Paste Select All Keyboard Graffiti Help Deleting records in your basic applications You can delete records in any of the basic applications. To delete a record in any of the basic applications: Select the record you want to affect.

  • Page 44: Purging Records

    3 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r b a s i c a p p l i c a t i o n s Purging records • In the text Graffiti area, drag a diagonal line from the lower left to upper right to display the Command toolbar;...
  • Page 45 3 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r b a s i c a p p l i c a t i o n s To purge records Open the application from which you want to purge records. Tap the Menu icon , open the Record menu, and then tap Purge.

  • Page 46: Categorising Records

    3 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r b a s i c a p p l i c a t i o n s Categorising records Categorising records You can categorise records in the Address Book, To Do List, and Memo Pad applications for easy retrieval.
  • Page 47 3 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r b a s i c a p p l i c a t i o n s To create a new category Open the application from which you want to categorise records. Tap the pick list in the upper right corner of the screen.

  • Page 48: Finding Records

    3 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r b a s i c a p p l i c a t i o n s Finding records Tap Rename. Enter the new name for the category. Tap OK.

  • Page 49: Using The Find Option

    3 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r b a s i c a p p l i c a t i o n s The list scrolls to the first entry that begins with that letter. If you write another letter, the list scrolls to the first entry that begins with those two letters.

  • Page 50: Using Phone Lookup

    3 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r b a s i c a p p l i c a t i o n s Finding records Tap OK. Find searches for the text in all records and all notes within all internal applications. Find will locate all matches that begin with the supplied text.

  • Page 51: Sorting Records In Your Basic Applications

    • In the text Graffiti area, drag a diagonal line from the lower left to upper right to display the Command toolbar. In the text area, write an L, the shortcut for the Phone Lookup command. The Phone Lookup screen appears. Do one of the following: •...

  • Page 52: Choosing Fonts

    3 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r b a s i c a p p l i c a t i o n s Choosing fonts Tap Details. NOTE: In Address Book only, tap Edit first to be able to display and tap Details. Tap Note.

  • Page 53: Getting Information On An Application

    Tap the font style you want, then tap OK. Getting information on an application You can get information on any application by displaying its About box. The About box displays the name, version number, and copyright information of the application. To display the About box Tap the Menu icon In the Options menu, tap About.
  • Page 54 3 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r b a s i c a p p l i c a t i o n s Using Date Book • Repeating events, such as a weekly meeting held on the same day at the same time •...
  • Page 55 3 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r b a s i c a p p l i c a t i o n s TIP: You can open the Set Time dialog box (to select a start time) by making sure no event is selected, and then writing a number on the number side of the Graffiti writing area.
  • Page 56 3 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r b a s i c a p p l i c a t i o n s Using Date Book • Tap Go To at the bottom of the screen to open the Go to Date dialog box. Select a date by tapping a year, month, and day in the calendar.
  • Page 57 3 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r b a s i c a p p l i c a t i o n s TIP: You can also create a new untimed event by making sure no event is selected and then writing letters in the Graffiti writing area.
  • Page 58 3 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r b a s i c a p p l i c a t i o n s Using Date Book Tap Day, Week, Month, or Year to set how often the event repeats. For a continuous event, tap Day.
  • Page 59 3 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r b a s i c a p p l i c a t i o n s NOTE: You can also tap the Menu icon; select Record, and then tap Delete Event. This opens the Repeating Event screen.

  • Page 60: Adding Address Book Information To An Event

    3 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r b a s i c a p p l i c a t i o n s Using Date Book Adding Address Book information to an event You can add a name, address, and telephone number to an event using the Phone Lookup option.

  • Page 61: Setting Alarm Options

    3 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r b a s i c a p p l i c a t i o n s Setting alarm options You can use Preferences to set alarm options, including: •...

  • Page 62: Changing The Date Book View

    3 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r b a s i c a p p l i c a t i o n s Using Date Book Changing the Date Book view Date Book includes four views for displaying your appointments: •...
  • Page 63 3 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r b a s i c a p p l i c a t i o n s Dot indicates untimed event. Week view icon Tap an event to display a description of the event at the top of the screen.
  • Page 64 3 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r b a s i c a p p l i c a t i o n s Using Date Book Spotting event conflicts With the ability to define specific start and end times for any event, it is possible to schedule events that overlap (an event that starts before a previous event finishes).
  • Page 65 3 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r b a s i c a p p l i c a t i o n s Tips on working in Month view Keep the following points in mind when working in Month view: •...

  • Page 66: Date Book Menus

    3 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r b a s i c a p p l i c a t i o n s Using Date Book Changing the displayed Start and End Times To change the start and end time in Date Book: Tap the Menu icon The Start Time and End Time values are used by the various Date Book screens.

  • Page 67: Options Menu

    3 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r b a s i c a p p l i c a t i o n s Options menu Display Options In Day or Month view, you can change which events appear in Date Book.

  • Page 68: Using Address Book

    3 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r b a s i c a p p l i c a t i o n s Using Address Book Using Address Book Creating an Address Book entry A record in Address Book is called an entry.

  • Page 69: Selecting Different Types Of Phone Numbers And Addresses

    3 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r b a s i c a p p l i c a t i o n s NOTE: As you enter letters in the Title, Company, City and State fields, text appears for the first logical match that exists in your Address Book.

  • Page 70: Duplicating An Entry

    3 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r b a s i c a p p l i c a t i o n s Using Address Book Tap the pick list next to the label you want to change. Select a new label.

  • Page 71: Editing Address Book Entries

    3 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r b a s i c a p p l i c a t i o n s Edit the record as necessary. Editing Address Book entries You can change the type of information that appears in the Address screen, categorise an entry, and hide an entry for security reasons.

  • Page 72: Address Book Menus

    3 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r b a s i c a p p l i c a t i o n s Using Address Book In Address Book, tap the Menu icon Open the Options menu, and then tap Preferences.
  • Page 73 3 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r b a s i c a p p l i c a t i o n s Address list Dial Initiates dialing of an infrared-equipped mobile phone by sending the telephone number through the IR port of your handheld to the phone.
  • Page 74 3 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r b a s i c a p p l i c a t i o n s Using Address Book Preferences Rename Custom Fields •...

  • Page 75: Using To Do List

    Using To Do List Creating To Do List items A To Do List item is a reminder of some task that you have to complete. A record in the To Do List is called an item. To create a To Do List item Press the To Do List application button display the To Do List screen.

  • Page 76: Checking Off A To Do List Item

    3 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r b a s i c a p p l i c a t i o n s Using To Do List New To Do List items automatically have a priority level of 1. If you select another item first, before creating a new item, the item you create appears beneath the selected item with the same priority as the selected item.

  • Page 77: Changing To Do List Items Details

    3 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r b a s i c a p p l i c a t i o n s To remove a completed To Do List item At the bottom of the To Do List screen, tap the Show button to display the To Do Preferences dialog box.
  • Page 78 3 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r b a s i c a p p l i c a t i o n s Using To Do List Choose from the following options: Priority Category Due Date...

  • Page 79: Sorting To Do Items

    3 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r b a s i c a p p l i c a t i o n s You can also use the Delete and Note buttons. •...

  • Page 80: Displaying Completed And Due Items

    3 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r b a s i c a p p l i c a t i o n s Using To Do List Select an option from the Sort by pick list: Priority, Due Date Due Date, Priority Category, Priority...

  • Page 81: To Do List Menus

    Show Due Date Show Priorities Show Categories Tap OK. To Do List menus To Do List has three menus: Record, Edit and Options. Using Memo Pad Creating memos A record in Memo Pad is called a memo. A memo can contain up to 4,000 characters. The number of memos you can store is limited only by the free space available in your handheld’s internal memory.

  • Page 82: Reviewing Memos

    3 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r b a s i c a p p l i c a t i o n s Using Memo Pad TIP: You can also create a new memo by beginning to write in the Graffiti writing area in the Memo List screen.

  • Page 83: Memo Pad Menus

    3 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r b a s i c a p p l i c a t i o n s In the Preferences dialog box, tap the Sort by pick list and select Alphabetic. Tap OK.

  • Page 84: Record Menus

    3 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r b a s i c a p p l i c a t i o n s Using Memo Pad Record menus The Record menu differs depending on whether you are viewing it from the Memo List screen or from an open memo.

  • Page 85: Using Calculator

    Using Calculator Using the Calculator buttons The Calculator includes several buttons to help you perform calculations. Displaying recent calculations The Recent Calculations command lets you review the last series of calculations and helps you confirm a chain of calculations. To display recent calculations Tap the Menu icon Tap Options.

  • Page 86: Calculator Menus

    3 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r b a s i c a p p l i c a t i o n s Using Calculator When you have finished reviewing the calculations, tap OK. Calculator menus Calculator has two menus: Edit and Options.

  • Page 87: Working With Your Supplementary Applications

    By default, only the Service Launcher and Filer applications are factory-installed in your handheld. To use the other handheld applications you need to download them to your computer using the Acer s50 and s60 Handhelds Installation CD, then perform a HotSync operation to install them to your handheld.

  • Page 88: Using Clock

    4 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r s u p p l e m e n t a r y a p p l i c a t i o n s Using Clock Perform a HotSync operation to install selected application(s) to your handheld.

  • Page 89: City Clock Mode

    4 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r s u p p l e m e n t a r y a p p l i c a t i o n s Using Clock City Clock mode main screen (default mode)

  • Page 90: Date And Time Display

    4 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r s u p p l e m e n t a r y a p p l i c a t i o n s Using Clock Local time and date display...
  • Page 91 4 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r s u p p l e m e n t a r y a p p l i c a t i o n s Tap a city pick list.
  • Page 92 4 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r s u p p l e m e n t a r y a p p l i c a t i o n s Using Clock Edit the city details.
  • Page 93 4 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r s u p p l e m e n t a r y a p p l i c a t i o n s Tap OK on the City Details screen to apply the new city settings.
  • Page 94 4 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r s u p p l e m e n t a r y a p p l i c a t i o n s Using Clock Tap OK on the City Details screen to add the new city to the current city list.

  • Page 95: Alarm Setting

    4 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r s u p p l e m e n t a r y a p p l i c a t i o n s Tap OK.
  • Page 96 4 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r s u p p l e m e n t a r y a p p l i c a t i o n s Using Clock Alarm indicator Alarm time...
  • Page 97 NOTE: You can install MIDI files in your handheld that you can use as an alarm sound. To install MIDI files, follow the instructions on the "To install add-on applications on your handheld" section on the Acer s50 and s60 Handhelds Quick Guide. Repeat Define how often will the alarm be activated.

  • Page 98: Big Clock Mode

    4 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r s u p p l e m e n t a r y a p p l i c a t i o n s Using Clock Notes Tap OK.

  • Page 99: Timer Mode

    4 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r s u p p l e m e n t a r y a p p l i c a t i o n s Using Clock Depending on the time of the day, this mode also displays a background picture: a bright, sunny scene from 06:00:00 to 17:59:59, and a starry, moonlit skyscape from...

  • Page 100: Clock Menu

    User Manual. Clock has one only menu: Options. For information on how to open and use menus, refer to "Using menus and menu commands" on the Acer s50 and s60 Handhelds Quick Guide. Options menu to stop and reset the timer.

  • Page 101: Using Audiobox

    NOTE: You cannot use the both the earphone jack and the internal speaker at the same time. Using one will disable the other. Refer to "Front panel" on the Acer s50 and s60 Handhelds Quick Guide for the location of the earphone jack and internal speaker.

  • Page 102: Audiobox Main Screen

    4 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r s u p p l e m e n t a r y a p p l i c a t i o n s Using AudioBox The MP3 file(s) you selected will be copied to the Memory Stick under the MP3 folder.

  • Page 103: Audiobox Functions

    AudioBox functions The smartly-designed user interface of AudioBox provides all the standard functions of a dedicated MP3 player built into your Acer s60. To select a track to play In the AudioBox main screen, tap the Track pick list to display the available tracks in the Memory Stick.
  • Page 104 4 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r s u p p l e m e n t a r y a p p l i c a t i o n s Using AudioBox While in playback mode, image changes to indicator flashes red.

  • Page 105: Audiobox Playlist

    Do one of the following: • Tap • Press the power button. AudioBox is relaunched when you turn your Acer s60 back on. AudioBox playlist The playlist displays the track information of all the available MP3 files stored in the Memory Stick.

  • Page 106: Deleting Mp3 Files

    4 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r s u p p l e m e n t a r y a p p l i c a t i o n s Using AudioBox •...
  • Page 107 4 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r s u p p l e m e n t a r y a p p l i c a t i o n s The Delete screen displays the filename and file size of all MP3 files stored in the Memory Stick.

  • Page 108: Audiobox Menu

    4 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r s u p p l e m e n t a r y a p p l i c a t i o n s Using AudioBox AudioBox menu The AudioBox menu shown here is for your reference only.

  • Page 109: Using Recorder

    4 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r s u p p l e m e n t a r y a p p l i c a t i o n s Using Recorder Recorder allows you to conveniently record audio files whenever and wherever you need to.

  • Page 110: Storage Media

    • Use the Multi-function button (set to Record function). Refer to "Rear panel" on the Acer s50 and s60 Handhelds Quick Guide for the location of the Multi-function button. Before Recording mode is initialized, Recorder checks if the DSP (Digital Signal Processing) chipset is available.
  • Page 111 4 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r s u p p l e m e n t a r y a p p l i c a t i o n s During Recording mode: •...

  • Page 112: Audio Playback Function

    NOTE: You cannot use the both the earphone jack and the internal speaker at the same time. Using one will disable the other. Refer to "Front panel" on the Acer s50 and s60 Handhelds Quick Guide for the location of the earphone jack and internal speaker.

  • Page 113: Recorder Command Buttons

    4 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r s u p p l e m e n t a r y a p p l i c a t i o n s •...
  • Page 114 4 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r s u p p l e m e n t a r y a p p l i c a t i o n s Using Recorder NOTE: You must first select an audio file before tapping any of the command buttons.

  • Page 115: File Manager

    4 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r s u p p l e m e n t a r y a p p l i c a t i o n s File Manager File Manager is one of the Record menu options.
  • Page 116 4 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r s u p p l e m e n t a r y a p p l i c a t i o n s Using Recorder Tap OK on the confirmation dialog box that appears.

  • Page 117: Recorder Menus

    4 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r s u p p l e m e n t a r y a p p l i c a t i o n s Tap OK on the confirmation dialog box that appears.
  • Page 118 4 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r s u p p l e m e n t a r y a p p l i c a t i o n s Using Recorder Beam. You can beam an audio file to another Palm OS-based, Acer handheld. This option is only applicable for audio files stored in the internal memory.
  • Page 119 – (Record Hot Button) record to. Select storage medium for recorded audio. There are two options: - Internal. Saves recorded audio in your Acer s60’s internal memory. - Expansion Card. Saves recorded audio in a Memory Stick. – Recording Quality. Select quality level of recorded audio. There are...

  • Page 120: Using Walkreader

    To view related information on the Preferences options, tap the Tips icon Using WalkReader WalkReader enables you to read your eBooks (Acer eBook format) with a few quick taps on your handheld. WalkReader can detect eBook files stored in the internal memory of your handheld or in a Memory Stick.

  • Page 121: Working On The Walkreader Manager Screen

    4 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r s u p p l e m e n t a r y a p p l i c a t i o n s To display eBooks by category In the WalkReader Manager screen, you can choose to display eBooks by category.
  • Page 122 4 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r s u p p l e m e n t a r y a p p l i c a t i o n s Using WalkReader The selected eBook file is shown in Browse mode.
  • Page 123 4 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r s u p p l e m e n t a r y a p p l i c a t i o n s Title Indicates the eBook’s title.

  • Page 124: File Manager

    4 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r s u p p l e m e n t a r y a p p l i c a t i o n s Using WalkReader File Manager File Manager is one of the Record menu options.
  • Page 125 4 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r s u p p l e m e n t a r y a p p l i c a t i o n s NOTE: The Find command is also available in the Options menu when viewed in Browse view.

  • Page 126: Working With Bookmarks

    4 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r s u p p l e m e n t a r y a p p l i c a t i o n s Using WalkReader When no match is found for the searched text, a message window appears.
  • Page 127 4 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r s u p p l e m e n t a r y a p p l i c a t i o n s To create a bookmark In Browse view, define the location for the new bookmark by moving the referred text to the first line of the screen.
  • Page 128 4 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r s u p p l e m e n t a r y a p p l i c a t i o n s Using WalkReader To go to a bookmark location In the Bookmark screen, tap a bookmark.

  • Page 129: Using The Jump To Function

    4 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r s u p p l e m e n t a r y a p p l i c a t i o n s Tap OK on the confirmation dialog box that appears.

  • Page 130: Working With Hyperlinks

    4 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r s u p p l e m e n t a r y a p p l i c a t i o n s Using WalkReader Working with hyperlinks Hyperlinks embedded in your eBook let you jump from one location to another within...

  • Page 131: Using The Ebook Notes Feature

    4 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r s u p p l e m e n t a r y a p p l i c a t i o n s Tap the Back icon that appears on the linked location to revert to the hyperlink location (Figure 3).

  • Page 132: Note Manager

    4 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r s u p p l e m e n t a r y a p p l i c a t i o n s Using WalkReader Title Content...
  • Page 133 4 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r s u p p l e m e n t a r y a p p l i c a t i o n s Tap here.

  • Page 134: Walkreader Menus

    4 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r s u p p l e m e n t a r y a p p l i c a t i o n s Using WalkReader WalkReader menus WalkReader menus are shown here for your reference only.
  • Page 135 4 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r s u p p l e m e n t a r y a p p l i c a t i o n s Tap OK to rename the eBook file. Beam. You can beam an eBook file to another Palm OS-based Acer handheld. This option is applicable for eBooks stored in both the internal memory and in a Memory Stick.
  • Page 136 4 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r s u p p l e m e n t a r y a p p l i c a t i o n s Using WalkReader Options menu in Browse mode: Large Line Space...

  • Page 137: Using Photowiz

    4 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r s u p p l e m e n t a r y a p p l i c a t i o n s Using PhotoWiz PhotoWiz lets you view image files stored in either your handheld’s internal memory or in a Memory Stick.

  • Page 138: Working In Thumbnail Mode

    4 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r s u p p l e m e n t a r y a p p l i c a t i o n s Using PhotoWiz Working in Thumbnail mode In Thumbnail mode, all available image files in the active image source are displayed...
  • Page 139 4 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r s u p p l e m e n t a r y a p p l i c a t i o n s Tap here.
  • Page 140 4 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r s u p p l e m e n t a r y a p p l i c a t i o n s Using PhotoWiz To view image attributes Tap an image thumbnail.
  • Page 141 4 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r s u p p l e m e n t a r y a p p l i c a t i o n s To delete an image file Tap the thumbnail of the image you want to delete.

  • Page 142: Working In View Mode

    4 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r s u p p l e m e n t a r y a p p l i c a t i o n s Using PhotoWiz To attach a note When the active image source is Expansion, the Note icon...
  • Page 143 4 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r s u p p l e m e n t a r y a p p l i c a t i o n s •...

  • Page 144: Photowiz Menus

    4 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r s u p p l e m e n t a r y a p p l i c a t i o n s Using PhotoWiz •...
  • Page 145 4 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r s u p p l e m e n t a r y a p p l i c a t i o n s Options menu The Options menu differs depending on whether you are viewing it in Thumbnail mode or in Slide Show/View mode.
  • Page 146 4 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r s u p p l e m e n t a r y a p p l i c a t i o n s Using PhotoWiz Image Duration Initial Scale...
  • Page 147 4 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r s u p p l e m e n t a r y a p p l i c a t i o n s The options below are based on the dimension of the image file—...

  • Page 148: Image Menu

    4 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r s u p p l e m e n t a r y a p p l i c a t i o n s Using PhotoWiz Image menu View EXIF Thumbnail...

  • Page 149: Using Filer

    4 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r s u p p l e m e n t a r y a p p l i c a t i o n s Using Filer Use Filer to conveniently perform file management tasks with a few quick taps of your stylus.
  • Page 150 4 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r s u p p l e m e n t a r y a p p l i c a t i o n s Using Filer Header bar File list...

  • Page 151: File Management Commands

    4 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r s u p p l e m e n t a r y a p p l i c a t i o n s File management commands Before performing any file management task, select first an item file list, otherwise, the dialog box below appears:...
  • Page 152 4 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r s u p p l e m e n t a r y a p p l i c a t i o n s Using Filer When the active source medium is Expansion, the Filer dialog box appears.

  • Page 153: To Delete A File

    4 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r s u p p l e m e n t a r y a p p l i c a t i o n s Once a valid destination is selected, the move/copy command proceeds.

  • Page 154: Folder Operation

    4 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r s u p p l e m e n t a r y a p p l i c a t i o n s Using Filer When the Beam dialog box appears, point the IR port directly at the IR port of the receiving handheld.
  • Page 155 4 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r s u p p l e m e n t a r y a p p l i c a t i o n s Tap New.

  • Page 156: Filer Menus

    4 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r s u p p l e m e n t a r y a p p l i c a t i o n s Using Filer Filer menus Filer menus are shown here for your reference only.
  • Page 157 4 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r s u p p l e m e n t a r y a p p l i c a t i o n s Format Opens the Format dialog box.

  • Page 158: Help Menu

    4 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r s u p p l e m e n t a r y a p p l i c a t i o n s Using Filer Help menu Medium Info...

  • Page 159: Using Service Launcher

    4 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r s u p p l e m e n t a r y a p p l i c a t i o n s Using Service Launcher Use Service Launcher to view icons of applications under the Service category of Applications Launcher.

  • Page 160: Using Backup

    4 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r s u p p l e m e n t a r y a p p l i c a t i o n s Using Backup Using Backup Backup allows you to back up data files and applications from your handheld’s...
  • Page 161 4 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r s u p p l e m e n t a r y a p p l i c a t i o n s Tap OK.

  • Page 162: Restore Function

    4 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r s u p p l e m e n t a r y a p p l i c a t i o n s Using Backup In the Backup main screen, tap Partial Backup.
  • Page 163 4 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r s u p p l e m e n t a r y a p p l i c a t i o n s Tap the Source pick list to select which backup file to restore.
  • Page 164 4 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r s u p p l e m e n t a r y a p p l i c a t i o n s Using Backup Tap OK.

  • Page 165: Deleting A Backup File From A Memory Stick

    4 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r s u p p l e m e n t a r y a p p l i c a t i o n s The Partial Restore screen displays the same elements as the Complete Restore screen.

  • Page 166: Backup Menu

    4 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r s u p p l e m e n t a r y a p p l i c a t i o n s Using Backup Tap OK.

  • Page 167: Working With Your Pc Utilities

    You will first need to install the PC utilities into your computer before you can use them. The installation program are located on the Acer s50 and s60 Handhelds Installation CD. For instructions, refer to the Acer s50 and s60 Handhelds Quick Guide. Selecting files when using the PC utilities...

  • Page 168: Using Intellisync Lite

    MP3 files that you can play from any regular MP3 player. NOTE: Voice Converter only supports conversion of Recorder-generated .pdb files. After conversion, you can transfer the converted files to your Acer s60 via HotSync. Refer to page 213 for more information on performing HotSync operations.

  • Page 169: Voice Converter Toolbar

    Menu bar Toolbar Source file area Status bar Voice Converter toolbar Use the four command icons on the toolbar to easily perform basic application tasks. The Remove and Convert selected in the source file list. NOTE: These commands are also available on the menu bar. To add a file to the source file list NOTE: Adding a file to the source file list does not remove that file from its original location;...
  • Page 170 5 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r P C u t i l i t i e s Using Voice Converter To remove a source file from the source file list In the source file list, select the file you want to remove.

  • Page 171: Voice Converter Source File List

    Voice Converter source file list The Voice Converter source file list displays four columns of information: Name Displays the filename of the source file. Size Displays the file size of the source file. Modified Date Displays the date when the source file was last modified. Status Displays the conversion status of the source file.

  • Page 172: File Menu

    5 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r P C u t i l i t i e s Using Voice Converter File menu Remove All Exit View menu Toolbar Status Bar Help menu Help Topic Removes all files from the source file list.

  • Page 173: Using Walkreader Converter

    Using WalkReader Converter With WalkReader Converter, you can convert regular document files into Acer .pdb format files that you can access from your handheld using WalkReader. To launch WalkReader Converter In the Windows taskbar, click the start Button. Select Programs > Acer Handheld > WalkReader Converter.
  • Page 174 5 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r P C u t i l i t i e s Using WalkReader Converter To create a new list file • Click the New icon A new list file appears (.aec format).
  • Page 175 • If you selected multiple files, click the Open button. If an existing file in the source file list has the same filename and of the same file format as the file you intend to add, the dialog box below appears. Click Yes to overwrite the existing file;...
  • Page 176 5 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r P C u t i l i t i e s Using WalkReader Converter Click the Convert icon If an existing eBook file in the destination folder has the same filename as the source file that is to be converted, the following dialog box appears: Click Yes to overwrite the existing file;...

  • Page 177: Walkreader Converter Source File List

    Displays the conversion status of the source file. • Converted. Indicates that the source file has been successfully converted to Acer eBook format; the file size of the eBook is also shown. • Failed. Indicates that an error occurred during file conversion.
  • Page 178 5 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r P C u t i l i t i e s Using WalkReader Converter File menu Remove All Save As File History Exit View menu Toolbar Status Bar Removes all files from the source file list.
  • Page 179 Options menu File Properties. Click to display the File Properties screen. This option is disabled when multiple files are selected in the source file list. TIP: You can also display the File Properties screen by right-clicking a source file, then selecting Properties from the pop-up menu that appears.
  • Page 180 5 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r P C u t i l i t i e s Using WalkReader Converter Destination. Click to display the Destination screen. Use this screen to define default destination properties for all files in the source file list.

  • Page 181: Using Photowiz Converter

    To open PhotoWiz Converter In the Windows taskbar, click the start Button. Select Programs > Acer Handheld > PhotoWiz Converter. The PhotoWiz Converter Add Files screen appears. 5 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r P C u t i l i t i e s Using PhotoWiz Converter Click to display the WalkReader Converter online Help.

  • Page 182: Converting Image Files

    5 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r P C u t i l i t i e s Using PhotoWiz Converter Converting image files Add image source files by doing either of the following: •...
  • Page 183 Converted files will be automatically added to Palm Desktop Install Tool list. From the User Name pull-down menu, select the user name of the Acer handheld you wish to install the converted files to. If you wish to install the files in a Memory Stick, select the Transfer to expansion memory card check box.
  • Page 184 5 W o r k i n g w i t h y o u r P C u t i l i t i e s Using PhotoWiz Converter The next time you perform a HotSync operation, converted files are installed to the selected handheld.

  • Page 185: Using The Attention Manager

    6 U s i n g t h e A t t e n t i o n M a n a g e r Insistent alarms Using the Attention Manager Except for Calculator and Service Launcher, all applications in your handheld will try to get your attention with some sort of alarm whenever an previously set alarm reminder is activated.

  • Page 186: Using The Reminder Command Buttons

    6 U s i n g t h e A t t e n t i o n M a n a g e r Insistent alarms Using the Reminder command buttons The Reminder dialog screen has three buttons for responding to an alarm. Snooze Go To Setting the alarm preferences...

  • Page 187: Using The Reminders List Screen

    If you want alarms to sound, select a value for the following by tapping on their respective pick lists: Alarm Sound Sets the alarm sound effects, for example, Bird or Concerto. Remind Me Sets how soon you want the alarm to sound before the event. Play Every Sets how many times the alarm repeats before giving up;...

  • Page 188: Subtle Alarms

    6 U s i n g t h e A t t e n t i o n M a n a g e r Subtle alarms The Reminders list screen displays three buttons that are used to respond to all of the items in the list: Done Snooze...

  • Page 189: Managing Your Desktop Email

    NOTE: For instructions on how to set up Palm Desktop software, refer to "To install the Palm Desktop software" in the Acer s50 and s60 Handhelds Quick Guide. Setting up the Mail application and HotSync options The following instructions assume that you have installed Palm Desktop software on your computer, but have not yet set up Mail.
  • Page 190 7 M a n a g i n g y o u r d e s k t o p e m a i l Setting up Mail on your computer To set or change HotSync options for synchronising the Mail application Do one of the following: •...

  • Page 191: Synchronising Mail With Your Email Application

    Select one of the following options: Synchronize the Files Desktop overwrites handheld Do Nothing Set As Default NOTE: When you first set up Mail, Synchronize the Files is the default setting. • To turn off Mail, select Do Nothing and then select the Set As Default check box.

  • Page 192: Viewing, Creating, And Replying To Email

    7 M a n a g i n g y o u r d e s k t o p e m a i l Viewing, creating, and replying to email To open Mail • In Applications Launcher, tap the Mail icon Previously read email Tap here to create...
  • Page 193 Viewing, creating, and replying to email Recipient Subject Email body To change header information • Tap a header mode icon in the upper right corner of the screen: Abbreviated Header Redisplay the abbreviated header. Complete Header Display the complete information about the sender, receiver, and copied recipients, in addition to the subject and date the email item was created.

  • Page 194: Creating Email Items

    7 M a n a g i n g y o u r d e s k t o p e m a i l Viewing, creating, and replying to email To close an email item • To close an email item, tap Done. Creating email items You create email items in Mail the same way you create email in your computer’s email application:...
  • Page 195 Enter the email address of the recipient, using the same format as you would from your computer’s email application. For example, if you are sending an email item to a user on the same network, you don’t have to add Internet information, such as @mycorp.com. To send a copy of the email item to additional recipients, tap the CC field, and enter the email addresses of the additional recipients, separating the addresses with a comma followed by a space.
  • Page 196 7 M a n a g i n g y o u r d e s k t o p e m a i l Viewing, creating, and replying to email If the address, CC, subject, or body exceeds the capacity of the screen display, tap the name of the field (for example, tap “To:”) to expand that field.

  • Page 197: Looking Up An Address

    Enter the text of your reply. If you are forwarding the message, enter a recipient in the To field. Tap Send to place your reply in the Outbox. See "Storing and editing email items" on page 188 for more information. The email items you create are stored in your handheld’s Outbox folder until you perform a HotSync operation to synchronise your device with your computer.

  • Page 198: Adding Details To Email Items

    7 M a n a g i n g y o u r d e s k t o p e m a i l Viewing, creating, and replying to email Tap here to enter address in field. Tap Done to return to the New Message screen. Adding details to email items Before you send your email item, you can add additional information to the message if your computer’s email application supports the feature.

  • Page 199: Creating A Signature For Your Email Item

    Confirm Read Requests a confirmation telling you when the email item was read. Confirm Delivery Requests a confirmation telling you when the email item was delivered. NOTE: The Priority and BCC setting must be set for each email item you create. Tap OK.

  • Page 200: Storing And Editing Email Items

    7 M a n a g i n g y o u r d e s k t o p e m a i l Storing and editing email items Tap the Signature text field and enter the text of your signature. Tap OK.

  • Page 201: Saving An Email As A Draft Copy

    To edit an unsent email item In the Mail list, tap Outbox from the pick list in the upper right corner of the screen. Tap the email item you want to retrieve. Tap Edit then change the email item as desired. Choose from the following options: •...
  • Page 202 7 M a n a g i n g y o u r d e s k t o p e m a i l Storing and editing email items To save an email item as a draft Create an email item. Choose from the following options: •...

  • Page 203: Filing An Email Item

    Tap the email draft you want to display. Tap Edit. Enter any changes. Choose from the following options: • To resave the draft in the Draft folder, tap the Menu icon and tap Save Draft; or tap Cancel and when prompted, tap Yes. •...
  • Page 204 7 M a n a g i n g y o u r d e s k t o p e m a i l Storing and editing email items To file an email item In the Mail list, tap an email item to open it. Tap the Menu icon Tap Message, and then tap File.

  • Page 205: Deleting Email Items

    To retrieve an email item from the Filed folder In the Mail list, tap Filed from the pick list in the upper right corner of the screen. Tap the email item you want to restore. Only for email items filed for sending, tap Edit to display and modify the item. To store the email item, choose from the following options: •...
  • Page 206 7 M a n a g i n g y o u r d e s k t o p e m a i l Deleting email items To display a prompt before an email item is deleted Tap the Menu icon Tap Options, and then tap Preferences.
  • Page 207 Tap the email item you want to restore. Choose from the following options: • If you created the email item that you deleted, tap Edit to display and modify the item. You can send the item or save it as a draft. 7 M a n a g i n g y o u r d e s k t o p e m a i l Deleting email items Tap here.
  • Page 208 7 M a n a g i n g y o u r d e s k t o p e m a i l Deleting email items • If you received the email item that you deleted, tap Undelete to move the selected item to the Inbox and mark it as Read.

  • Page 209: Categorising And Sorting Email Items

    Categorising and sorting email items You can display email items by the folders provided for categorising mail, and according to the email date. NOTE: By default, the Date column is hidden in the Mail list to increase the available screen space.
  • Page 210 7 M a n a g i n g y o u r d e s k t o p e m a i l Categorising and sorting email items To display the Date column in email items In the Mail list, tap Show. Tap the Show Date check box to select it.

  • Page 211: Managing Your Email Application With Hotsync

    Managing your email application with HotSync You can manage your email application more effectively by selecting HotSync options to control which email items to download when you synchronise your handheld and your computer. You can define different settings for local and remote synchronisation. Once your local and remote options have been defined, your handheld determines if synchronisation is occurring locally or remotely and uses the appropriate settings for the HotSync operation.

  • Page 212: Using Filters To Control Downloading

    7 M a n a g i n g y o u r d e s k t o p e m a i l Managing your email application with HotSync Tap the Settings for pick list, and select Local HotSync or Remote HotSync. For more information on Local and Remote HotSync operations, refer to page 213.
  • Page 213 Managing your email application with HotSync To access the special filter screen • In the HotSync Options screen, tap Filter. To create the special filter settings In the HotSync Options dialog box, choose from the following filter options: • Retrieve All High-Priority. If your email application can flag high-priority items, tap this option to retrieve these items and override any filter settings •...

  • Page 214: Defining Filter Strings

    7 M a n a g i n g y o u r d e s k t o p e m a i l Managing your email application with HotSync Retrieve Only Msgs Containing • To define a filter string, fill-out the To, From, and Subject fields. •...

  • Page 215: Mail Menus

    Managing your email application with HotSync When you define a string, your handheld searches for any instance of that sequence of characters. For example, if you define a filter that retrieves only email items with the string "info", appropriate matches would include "info", "rainforest" and "kinfolk".
  • Page 216 7 M a n a g i n g y o u r d e s k t o p e m a i l Managing your email application with HotSync Message menu The Message menu differs depending on whether you are viewing an email item, creating an email item or viewing the Mail list.
  • Page 217 7 M a n a g i n g y o u r d e s k t o p e m a i l Managing your email application with HotSync Options menu The Options menu differs depending on whether you are viewing it from an email item or a Mail list or whether you creating an email item.
  • Page 218 7 M a n a g i n g y o u r d e s k t o p e m a i l Managing your email application with HotSync...

  • Page 219: Beaming Information

    Your handheld is equipped with an IR (infrared) port that you can use to beam information to another Palm OS handheld that is close by and also has an IR port. The IR port is located at the top of the your handheld, behind the small dark shield. You can beam the following information between Palm OS handhelds: •...

  • Page 220: Beaming An Application

    8 B e a m i n g i n f o r m a t i o n Beaming an application • Tap Beam to beam an individual item. • In the Address Book application only, tap Beam Business Card. •...
  • Page 221 Some applications are copy-protected and cannot be beamed; this is indicated by a Lock icon. When the Beam Status dialog box appears, point the IR port directly at the IR port of the receiving device to start sending the selected application. When the Beam Status dialog box indicates that the transfer is complete, you can resume working on your handheld.

  • Page 222: Receiving Beamed Information

    8 B e a m i n g i n f o r m a t i o n Receiving beamed information Receiving beamed information To receive beamed information: Turn on your handheld. Point the IR port directly at the IR port of the transmitting handheld to open the Beam Status dialog box.

  • Page 223: Turning Off Beaming

    Turning off beaming To turn beaming on or off In the All or System category of Applications Launcher, tap the Prefs icon In the pick list in the upper right corner, tap General. In the General Preferences panel, tap the Beam Receive pick list, and then tap On or Off to select the option.
  • Page 224 8 B e a m i n g i n f o r m a t i o n Turning off beaming...

  • Page 225: Exchanging And Updating Data Using Hotsync Operations

    HotSync operations HotSync or more Acer handhelds and Palm Desktop software or another PIM such as Microsoft Outlook. To synchronise data, you must connect your handheld and Palm Desktop software either directly, by placing your handheld in the cradle attached to your computer or using infrared communication, or indirectly, via LAN connection.

  • Page 226: Performing A Local Hotsync Operation

    The following steps assume that you have already installed the Palm Desktop software. If you have not yet installed this software, refer to "To install the Palm Desktop software" on the Acer s50 and s60 Handhelds Quick Guide for instructions. Click here.
  • Page 227 9 E x c h a n g i n g a n d u p d a t i n g d a t a u s i n g H o t S y n c o p e r a t i o n s To perform a local HotSync operation Insert your handheld into the cradle.

  • Page 228: Selecting Hotsync Setup Options

    9 E x c h a n g i n g a n d u p d a t i n g d a t a u s i n g H o t S y n c o p e r a t i o n s Selecting HotSync setup options Wait for a message on your handheld’s screen indicating that the process is complete.
  • Page 229 9 E x c h a n g i n g a n d u p d a t i n g d a t a u s i n g H o t S y n c o p e r a t i o n s Always available Available only when Palm Desktop is running...

  • Page 230: Customising Hotsync Application Settings

    9 E x c h a n g i n g a n d u p d a t i n g d a t a u s i n g H o t S y n c o p e r a t i o n s Customising HotSync application settings Speed Click the Modem tab to display the modem settings and adjust the options as needed.
  • Page 231 9 E x c h a n g i n g a n d u p d a t i n g d a t a u s i n g H o t S y n c o p e r a t i o n s TIP: You can also click HotSync >...

  • Page 232: Ir Hotsync Operations

    9 E x c h a n g i n g a n d u p d a t i n g d a t a u s i n g H o t S y n c o p e r a t i o n s IR HotSync operations Click Done to activate your settings.

  • Page 233: Configuring Hotsync Manager For Infrared Communication

    9 E x c h a n g i n g a n d u p d a t i n g d a t a u s i n g H o t S y n c o p e r a t i o n s •...
  • Page 234 9 E x c h a n g i n g a n d u p d a t i n g d a t a u s i n g H o t S y n c o p e r a t i o n s IR HotSync operations Choose Setup.

  • Page 235: Performing An Ir Hotsync Operation

    9 E x c h a n g i n g a n d u p d a t i n g d a t a u s i n g H o t S y n c o p e r a t i o n s In the pop-up menu, make sure Infrared is checked.

  • Page 236: Returning To Using The Cradle For Local Usb Hotsync Operations

    9 E x c h a n g i n g a n d u p d a t i n g d a t a u s i n g H o t S y n c o p e r a t i o n s IR HotSync operations Returning to using the cradle for local USB HotSync operations...

  • Page 237: Performing A Hotsync Operation Via A Network

    9 E x c h a n g i n g a n d u p d a t i n g d a t a u s i n g H o t S y n c o p e r a t i o n s Performing a HotSync operation via a network When you use the Network HotSync software, you can take advantage of the LAN and WAN connectivity available in many office environments.
  • Page 238 9 E x c h a n g i n g a n d u p d a t i n g d a t a u s i n g H o t S y n c o p e r a t i o n s Performing a HotSync operation via a network In the Setup window, click the Network tab, select the check box next to your user name.
  • Page 239 9 E x c h a n g i n g a n d u p d a t i n g d a t a u s i n g H o t S y n c o p e r a t i o n s Performing a HotSync operation via a network On the HotSync screen, tap Modem.

  • Page 240: Performing A Hotsync Operation Via A Network

    9 E x c h a n g i n g a n d u p d a t i n g d a t a u s i n g H o t S y n c o p e r a t i o n s Performing a HotSync operation via a network Tap Options, then Conduit Setup.

  • Page 241: Using File Link

    9 E x c h a n g i n g a n d u p d a t i n g d a t a u s i n g H o t S y n c o p e r a t i o n s Using File Link The File Link feature lets you import Address Book and Memo Pad information into your handheld from a separate external file such as a company phone list.
  • Page 242 9 E x c h a n g i n g a n d u p d a t i n g d a t a u s i n g H o t S y n c o p e r a t i o n s Using File Link...

  • Page 243: Setting Preferences For Your Acer Handheld

    1 0 S e t t i n g p r e f e r e n c e s f o r y o u r A c e r h a n d h e l d Setting preferences for your Acer handheld Using the Preferences dialog box, you can customise the configuration options of your handheld.

  • Page 244: Opening Preferences

    1 0 S e t t i n g p r e f e r e n c e s f o r y o u r A c e r h a n d h e l d Opening Preferences Opening Preferences You set preferences to customise your device.
  • Page 245 The Alarm Sound Manager displays a list of available background sounds you can use when an alarm is activated. Default sounds include Alarm, Alert, Bird, Concerto, Phone, Sci-Fi, and Wake-up. For additional alarm background sounds for you handheld, go to www.acer.com.tw. Alarm preferences Tap here to listen to the selected background sound.

  • Page 246: Buttons Preferences

    1 0 S e t t i n g p r e f e r e n c e s f o r y o u r A c e r h a n d h e l d Buttons preferences Buttons preferences Buttons Preferences let you assign different applications to the buttons on the front panel of your handheld, and to the HotSync button on the cradle.
  • Page 247 – When used in Applications Launcher, it toggles between the application categories. • Record Function - launch Recorder and activate recording mode for Acer s60. You can also use the Multi-function button to perform specific third-party application functions. For configuration instructions, refer to the documentation of that application.
  • Page 248 1 0 S e t t i n g p r e f e r e n c e s f o r y o u r A c e r h a n d h e l d Buttons preferences Tap the pick list and tap a function you want the full-screen pen stroke to activate.

  • Page 249: Connection Preferences

    Tap the pick list next to the HotSync button you want to assign. Tap the application you want to assign to that button. The default setting for each button is the HotSync setting, which means the cradle and the optional modem perform their normal HotSync functions. Tap OK.

  • Page 250: Connection Types

    1 0 S e t t i n g p r e f e r e n c e s f o r y o u r A c e r h a n d h e l d Connection preferences Connection Types There are five basic types of connections you can choose from when configuring your preferences.

  • Page 251: Setting An Infrared To Modem Connection

    1 0 S e t t i n g p r e f e r e n c e s f o r y o u r A c e r h a n d h e l d Other possible connection types: Modem via Cradle/ This connection type defines a connection between your Cable...
  • Page 252 1 0 S e t t i n g p r e f e r e n c e s f o r y o u r A c e r h a n d h e l d Connection preferences To create an Infrared to Modem connection In the Connection Preferences panel, tap New.
  • Page 253 1 0 S e t t i n g p r e f e r e n c e s f o r y o u r A c e r h a n d h e l d Tap Details at the bottom of the screen. Tap here.

  • Page 254: Date & Time Preferences

    1 0 S e t t i n g p r e f e r e n c e s f o r y o u r A c e r h a n d h e l d Date & Time preferences If necessary, edit the Init String text to change the modem setup string.
  • Page 255 1 0 S e t t i n g p r e f e r e n c e s f o r y o u r A c e r h a n d h e l d To set the time Tap the Set Time box to display the Set Time dialog box.

  • Page 256: Digitizer Preferences

    1 0 S e t t i n g p r e f e r e n c e s f o r y o u r A c e r h a n d h e l d Digitizer preferences Tap OK.

  • Page 257: Setting Default Country

    1 0 S e t t i n g p r e f e r e n c e s f o r y o u r A c e r h a n d h e l d Setting default country The default country adjusts the time, date, and number formats, as well as the starting day of the week.
  • Page 258 1 0 S e t t i n g p r e f e r e n c e s f o r y o u r A c e r h a n d h e l d Formats preferences Tap the Date pick list and select a format, where D is day, M is month, and Y is year.

  • Page 259: General Preferences

    General preferences The General Preferences panel enables you to set the auto shut-off interval; the Stay on in Cradle feature, sounds and volume, the Beam Receive feature, and the Backlight Power Saving function. Setting the Auto-off interval time You can set when your handheld automatically shuts off. Your handheld automatically turns off the power and backlight after a period of inactivity, to conserve battery power.

  • Page 260: Setting The Sounds And Volumes

    1 0 S e t t i n g p r e f e r e n c e s f o r y o u r A c e r h a n d h e l d General preferences Setting the sounds and volumes Your handheld uses a variety of sounds.

  • Page 261: Turning Beam Receive On And Off

    For more information on using the beam function, refer to "8 Beaming information" on page 207. Setting your Acer handheld to stay on while in the cradle You can choose to leave your handheld on when it is in the cradle during a HotSync operation, or when you are recharging your battery, so you can continue viewing your data.

  • Page 262: Setting The Backlight Power Saving Mode

    1 0 S e t t i n g p r e f e r e n c e s f o r y o u r A c e r h a n d h e l d HiDensity preferences Tap here to enable the Stay on in Cradle option.

  • Page 263: Network Preferences

    Tap here to select all applications. Network preferences The TCP/IP software that is included in your handheld’s operating system lets you connect with remote Internet Service Providers (ISPs) or dial-in (remote access) servers, using applications that let you view the transmitted data. To use TCP/IP, you must first create a configuration in Connection Preferences and then define the Network preference settings.
  • Page 264 1 0 S e t t i n g p r e f e r e n c e s f o r y o u r A c e r h a n d h e l d Network preferences To set network preferences Tap the Service pick list.
  • Page 265 1 0 S e t t i n g p r e f e r e n c e s f o r y o u r A c e r h a n d h e l d Tap the Connection pick list and select one. The list includes the configurations displayed in your Connection Preferences panel.
  • Page 266 1 0 S e t t i n g p r e f e r e n c e s f o r y o u r A c e r h a n d h e l d Network preferences To enter a prefix before the telephone number to access an outside line, tap the Dial Prefix check box, and enter the prefix.

  • Page 267: Connecting To Your Isp Or Dial-In Service

    1 0 S e t t i n g p r e f e r e n c e s f o r y o u r A c e r h a n d h e l d Enter your calling card number. Select to use a calling card.
  • Page 268 1 0 S e t t i n g p r e f e r e n c e s f o r y o u r A c e r h a n d h e l d Network preferences If you use one of the predefined service templates, you probably only need to enter your user name and telephone number.
  • Page 269 1 0 S e t t i n g p r e f e r e n c e s f o r y o u r A c e r h a n d h e l d To edit a service template In the Network Preferences panel, select a service template.
  • Page 270 1 0 S e t t i n g p r e f e r e n c e s f o r y o u r A c e r h a n d h e l d Network preferences Tap the Idle timeout pick list to specify how long will your handheld wait to drop your connection when you switch out of a TCP/IP application.

  • Page 271: Entering Dns Numbers And Ip Addresses

    1 0 S e t t i n g p r e f e r e n c e s f o r y o u r A c e r h a n d h e l d From the Service menu, tap Delete. From the confirmation dialog box that appears, tap OK.
  • Page 272 1 0 S e t t i n g p r e f e r e n c e s f o r y o u r A c e r h a n d h e l d Network preferences Choose one of the following options: •...

  • Page 273: Creating A Login Script

    You can also use non-ASCII and literal characters in your login script. Refer to "Using non-ASCII characters in login scripts" on page 263. To create a login script on your Acer handheld In the Network Preferences panel, with a service template selected, tap Details.
  • Page 274 1 0 S e t t i n g p r e f e r e n c e s f o r y o u r A c e r h a n d h e l d Network preferences In the Details dialog box, tap the Script button.

  • Page 275: Using Non-Ascii Characters In Login Scripts

    1 0 S e t t i n g p r e f e r e n c e s f o r y o u r A c e r h a n d h e l d Send User ID Transmits the User ID information entered in the User ID field of the Network Preferences dialog box.

  • Page 276: Plug-In Applications

    1 0 S e t t i n g p r e f e r e n c e s f o r y o u r A c e r h a n d h e l d Network preferences For example, the string “wait for Joe<cr><lf>”...

  • Page 277: Network Preferences Menus

    To expand the display of progress messages during login In the Network Preferences panel, tap Connect. To see the expanded Service Connection Progress messages, press the lower half of the Scroll button during login. For more information refer to "Connecting to your ISP or dial-in service" on page 255.
  • Page 278 1 0 S e t t i n g p r e f e r e n c e s f o r y o u r A c e r h a n d h e l d Owner preferences To change owner preferences on your Acer handheld • In the Owner Preferences panel, enter the text you want to associate with your handheld.

  • Page 279: Phone Preferences

    Phone preferences Your handheld can be connected to a GSM mobile phone to give you wireless access to email and the Internet. Depending on the type and model of your phone, your handheld can communicate using the infrared port, or a cable. Here are a few guidelines: •...

  • Page 280: Setting Up Phone Preferences

    1 0 S e t t i n g p r e f e r e n c e s f o r y o u r A c e r h a n d h e l d ShortCuts preferences NOTE: The initialization string is dependent on the carrier hardware, rather than the type of phone.
  • Page 281 1 0 S e t t i n g p r e f e r e n c e s f o r y o u r A c e r h a n d h e l d For more information on how to use ShortCuts, refer to "Using Graffiti ShortCuts" on page 6.
  • Page 282 1 0 S e t t i n g p r e f e r e n c e s f o r y o u r A c e r h a n d h e l d ShortCuts preferences...

  • Page 283: Frequently Asked Questions

    Frequently Asked Questions If you encounter a problem with your Acer handheld, do not call Technical Support until you have reviewed the following list of frequently asked questions, and you have also reviewed the following: • The README file located in the folder where you installed the Palm Desktop software on your Windows computer •...

  • Page 284: Software Installation Problems

    1 1 F r e q u e n t l y A s k e d Q u e s t i o n s Software installation problems Software installation problems Problem I cannot install the Palm Desktop software on my Windows computer. Solution Try the following: 1 Disable any virus scanning software on your computer.

  • Page 285: Operating Problems

    • Recharge the unit. • Perform a soft reset. If your handheld still doesn’t turn on, perform a hard reset. See "Resetting your Acer handheld" on the Acer s50 and s60 Handhelds Quick Guide for instructions. IMPORTANT: WIth a hard reset, all records and entries stored in your handheld are erased.

  • Page 286: Tapping And Writing Problems

    Check the Alarm LED setting. See "To set the alarm LED settings" on page 233. Perform a soft reset. For instructions, refer to "Performing a soft reset" on the Acer s50 and s60 Handhelds Quick Guide. Solution Calibrate the screen. See "Digitizer preferences" on page 244.

  • Page 287: Application Problems

    Application problems Problem I tapped the Today button, but it does not show the correct date. I know I entered some records, but they do not appear in the application. I am having problems listing memos the way I want to see them. I created an event in Date Book, but it doesn’t appear in the Week View.

  • Page 288: Hotsync Problems

    • Check that Intellisync Lite (conduit for Microsoft Outlook) is installed and properly configured. If it is not, use the Acer s50 and s60 Handhelds Installation CD to install and configure Intellisync Lite in your computer. • If you are using the optional Serial Sync Cable, make sure...
  • Page 289 Problem I tried to do a local HotSync operation, but it did not complete successfully. I cannot perform an IR HotSync operation. My handheld seems to freeze when I place it near my computer. When I press the HotSync button on the cradle, nothing happens on Palm Desktop software and my handheld times out.

  • Page 290: Beaming Problems

    Solution • Confirm that your handheld and the other Acer handheld are between ten centimeters (approximately 4”) and one meter (approximately 39”) apart, and that the path between the two handhelds is clear of obstacles.

  • Page 291: Recharging Problems

    For instructions, see "Performing a hard reset" on the Acer s50 and s60 Handhelds Quick Guide.

  • Page 292: Technical Support

    • The steps you take to reproduce the problem • The version of the Acer handheld you are using and available memory • The product ID of your Acer handheld (the 12-digit number indicated on your handheld’s rear panel) Finding version and memory information 1 In Applications Launcher, tap the Menu icon 2 Tap App, then select Info.

  • Page 293: Index

    Index Address Book creating entries menus top-of-list entry addresses displaying entries editing entering selecting sorting alarms insistent setting sound effects subtle applications categorising creating a new category customising for HotSync getting information on setting preferences Applications Launcher changing display using Attention Manager AudioBox using...
  • Page 294 with HotSync Edit menu email application setting up synchronising with HotSync email items adding details blind carbon copy categorising confirming delivery confirming read creating creating signature deleting editing unsent filing filtering looking up addresses priority purging deleted replying to restoring deleted sorting storing unsent truncating...
  • Page 295 menus Mail application opening turning off Mail list Memo List Memo Pad menus memos creating reviewing sorting mobile phone, see Phone Month view network service templates Network Log non-ASCII characters in login scripts notes, using password recovering personalising device phone communicating with connection to device preferences...
  • Page 296 sounds alarm sound effects volume start time TCP/IP software connecting via technical support telephone numbers, selecting time setting time bars To Do List changing display checking off items creating items menus private entries recording completion date setting priorities sorting items truncating email Voice Converter menus...

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