Acer E101 User Manual
Acer E101 Manual
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Copyright © 2009 All Rights Reserved Acer E100/E101 Smartphone User Guide First issue: 08/2009 Acer E100/E101 Smartphone Model number: _____ Serial number: _____ Date of purchase: _____ Place of purchase: _____ 2 Acer E100/E101 Smartphone User Guide -
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Table of Contents Getting to know your smartphone Features and functions ...5 Other sources of help ...6 Product registration ...7 Chapter 1: Setting Up Unpack your smartphone ...9 Getting to know your smartphone ...10 Installing a SIM card ...12 Installing or remove the battery ...13 Turning on... -
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... ...Personalizing your smartphone ...Updating your smartphone ...Resetting your smartphone ...41 41 42 42 45 47 49 50 51 53 54 ... and precautions ...Emergency calls ...Disposal and recycling information ...Taking care of your smartphone ...Safety regulations ... 4 Acer E100/E101 Smartphone User Guide -
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... features Qualcomm MSM/ESM 7225 528 MHz processor 512 MB of ROM, 256 MB of RAM 3.2" 400 x 240-pixel TFT-LCD ...density, rechargeable 1140 mAh Lithium Polymer battery (changeable) • Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.5 Professional Edition • Easy-to-use Acer features: Phonebook, Agenda, AcerSync, Phone ... -
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... Guide. Included on the smartphone Companion CD, provides an online reference for using your smartphone. www.acer.com www.acer.com/support Accessing the help menus Your smartphone features detailed help ... view all help topics or Search to find help on specific topics. 6 Acer E100/E101 ... -
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... promotions and participate in customer surveys • The latest news from Acer Hurry and register, as other advantages await you! How to register To register your Acer product, visit our website at registration.acer.com. Choose your country and follow the simple instructions. You can also click ... -
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.... Carefully unpack the box and remove the contents. If any of the following items is missing or damaged, contact your dealer immediately Acer E100/E101 Smartphone Stylus Battery Quick Guide Companion CD USB cable AC adapter Headset Screen protective film Unpack ... -
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...display data, phone content and enter information. Emits audio from your smartphone; suitable for normal phone use. Indicates battery charge and event status. 3 Touchscreen 4 5 Phone speaker LED indicator 10 Acer E100/E101 Smartphone User Guide -
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... button Description Return to the Today screen. Activate phone/dial/view recently dialed numbers/answer... menu step. Internal microphone. Increase or decrease the phone volume. Slide the button down to activate ... Camera button Reset button Handsfree speaker Camera Note: You may change the function of... -
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... critically low. rapidly Flashes rapidly Orange Green Battery level is too low to start the phone. Slow flashing New event (missed call,... the smartphone. 3. If necessary, remove the battery as described in "Installing or remove the battery" on page 1 13. 12 Acer E100/E101 Smartphone User Guide -
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... shown. 5. Replace the battery and battery cover. SIM card lock Your smartphone may ...lock, contact your network provider. Installing or remove the battery Your smartphone uses a replaceable ... before you can use the smartphone. Installing the battery 1. Open the cover as described in "Installing ... -
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...instructions. Charging the battery For initial use, you need to charge your smartphone for eight hours. After that you can charge it each day to recharge... the power button until the system bootup screen appears. Follow the setup screens to set up your phone. 14 Acer E100/E101 Smartphone User Guide -
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...to enter the PIN each time you switch on the phone function. If the PIN code you enter ... screen Eaxch time you turn on your smartphone, it will display the Today screen. This screen gives you ... access to many of the frequently-used features of your smartphone. The first time you start your smartphone... -
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... functions. They may not be changed or removed. Icon Description Opens the phone dialer to make a call. Opens the Windows Messaging program so you can... the Facebook application so that you can interact with other people on this popular Social Networking site. 16 Acer E100/E101 Smartphone User Guide -
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... icons These icons allow you to lock the screen, access the Windows Home screen, and change or remove the shortcut icons. They may not be ... the screen: Swipe the Lock icon to the left or right to unlock the screen. Opens the Windows Home screen. Allows you to change or add icons (you can add three ... -
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... can synchronize the data on your smartphone with the data on your PC using the supplied USB sync cable and the Windows Sync Center or ActiveSync. ...to "Connecting to a PC and synchronizing data" on page 50 for more details on connecting and synchronizing. 18 Acer E100/E101 Smartphone User Guide -
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... top of the screen or Start > Comm. Manager. 2. Tap the phone connection icon so the slider is next ...Today screen, press the Call button or tap Phone ( ) to open the onscreen number pad. 2. Enter ...make the call. . 4. To end the call, press Note: The phone function needs to be enabled before the call ... -
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... To access the onscreen number pad press the Call button or tap Phone ( ). Making a call to one of your contacts 1. Your contacts will be... calls will be displayed in the telephone icon on the Today screen as well as at the top of the screen using the icon. 20 Acer E100/E101 Smartphone User Guide -
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...numbers quickly and easily even when using other applications. 1. Press Start > Phone. 2. Make your call. 3. When you have finished your call, tap...you check all call rates with your network provider, to avoid excessive phone bills. If you are using your smartphone abroad, roaming charges will apply. ... -
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... menu items are greyed out when not in a call. Onscreen call options Answering a call Press to answer a call. Rejecting a call Press the End button or to reject a call. 22 Acer E100/E101 Smartphone User Guide -
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... and all participants will be disconnected. Using the speakerphone The speakerphone function allows you to make calls without having to hold your smartphone. This handsfree function is especially useful for multitasking. To activate the speakerphone, tap Speaker On ( ) on the voice call screen. Tap... -
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... the voice call screen to switch ) to switch the microoff the microphone. Tap Unmute ( phone back on. Saving a dialed number to contacts You can save a number ... Phone to display the missed call details. 2. Select the call from the list and press or tap Call. 24 Acer E100/E101 Smartphone User Guide -
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Call History View recent calls by accessing Call History: open the onscreen number pad by the Call button; then tapping Call History ( ). Call History Menu options There are various options available in the Call History Menu. • Tap ( , ) to organize the call history view. For example, tap ( , ) ... -
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Chapter 3: Input Devices This section will take you through the various input methods available to you on your smartphone. The stylus The stylus is used to select items and enter information. Carefully remove the stylus from its holder to use. Tap: Touch the screen once with the stylus to open ... -
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... (*) is active, to view writing demonstrations and access the Help menus. Tap Options from the keyboard menu to adjust options and settings for each input mode. 28 Acer E100/E101 Smartphone User Guide -
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Enabling word completion Your smartphone makes writing emails, messages and documents more efficient with the help of the word completion feature. This feature suggests words as you type. 1. Tap Start > Settings > Personal > Input > Word Completion tab. 2. Select the options you want to activate. 3.... -
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Chapter 4: Messaging This chapter shows you how to set up and use the SMS, MMS and email functions of your smartphone. The messaging screen All SMS, MMS, and email messages are accessed via the messaging screen. To access the messaging screen, tap Text ( ). Then tap the drop-down menu in the top ... -
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... items. Text (SMS) messages You can use your smartphone to send and receive text messages to other mobile phones. Each text message can contain up to 160 ... to reply to the message and the message composition window appears. 4. Enter your text and tap Send. 32 Acer E100/E101 Smartphone User Guide -
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Sorting text messages You can sort your text messages by message type, sender, received messages and message subject. Tap the Sort by drop-down menu in the top-right of the messaging screen, and select an option from the list. MMS messages MMS messages are similar to text messages but also allow ... -
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... appears. 3. Tap Menu>New>Multimedia Message and the message composition window appears. 4. Enter the recipient (along with other recipients in the Cc and ... enter your message. All attachments and text will now be displayed in the message window. 8. Tap Send. 34 Acer E100/E101 Smartphone User Guide -
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.... 2. Tap the Messages folder and the Inbox appears. 3. Tap a message to open it. 4. Tap Menu > Reply to reply to the message. The message window will appear. 5. Follow the steps described in "Creating MMS messages" on page 34 to compose your reply. 6. Tap Send. Sorting MMS messages You can sort... -
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Email Your smartphone uses Outlook Mobile to manage email accounts. Tap Start > E-mail to access the account ... and will recommend settings if your email address is recognized. Otherwise your smartphone will try to connect to the Internet to find the settings. 36 Acer E100/E101 Smartphone User Guide -
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Chapter 5: Using the Camera Your smartphone features a 2-megapixel digital camera mounted on the rear. This section will take you through all the steps in taking photos and videos with your smartphone. To activate the camera, press the camera button or go to Start > Multimedia > ... -
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... the storage being used and approximately how many photos you can still take. Displays the battery charge status. Displays the current magnification. Use the volume up/ down buttons to adjust magnification. 38 Acer E100/E101 Smartphone User Guide -
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...a video 1. Frame your subject and steady your smartphone. 2. Press the camera button down fully to begin recording. 3. Press the camera button down fully to stop recording. Supported formats The following file formats are supported: Type Image Video Formats JPEG MP4 Saving photos and videos to a ... -
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... to the previous or following file. Editing photos You can crop or rotate your saved photos. 1. Tap Start > Multimedia > Pictures & Videos. 2. ... and videos are displayed as thumbnails. Select a photo to edit. 3. Tap Menu to view the list of editing options. 40 Acer E100/E101 Smartphone User Guide -
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... Advanced Operation Silent mode The slider on the left of your smartphone allows you to activate silent mode. This ... and may be used if you are in an area where a ringing phone would disturb others (for example; a cinema, meeting...: Silent mode does not turn your phone off, and does not replace flight ... -
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... all phone, Bluetooth and data functions. Comm. Manager Your smartphone features phone, Bluetooth and data functions. This section will explain ... connections Once you have inserted a SIM card, your smartphone will automatically detect your network provider. 42 Acer E100/E101 Smartphone User Guide -
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... Start > Settings > Personal > Phone. Here you can adjust ringtone, security, services, network and CB (Cell Broadcast) settings. Adjusting phone connection settings ... automatically or set it manually. Detecting a network automatically 1. Tap Start > Settings > Personal > Phone > Network ... -
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... a network manually 1. Tap Start > Settings > Personal > Phone > Network tab. 2. Select Manual from the Network Selection list. A list of available ..., tap Start > Settings > Bluetooth > My Devices > Add. 3. Your smartphone will search for devices in range. 44 Acer E100/E101 Smartphone User Guide -
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... Ports. 3. 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 smartphone when you insert a SIM ... to keep control over your incoming and outgoing calls. Phone settings 45 -
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... and save. Setting up call forwarding 1. Tap Start > Settings > Personal > Phone > Services tab. 2. Select Call Forwarding from the list and tap Get ... Choosing a ringtone A profile contains settings for alert notification, device volume, ring type and tone. 46 Acer E100/E101 Smartphone User Guide -
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...1. Enter the telephone number with the onscreen number pad. 2. The phone will recognize a new number. Select Save as ... you use your SIM card with multiple phones and you always need your address ... If more information is required, create a regular phone contact. Editing a contact 1. Tap Phonebook from... -
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... by using the up and down navigation buttons. 3. Tap Menu > Copy to Phone. Deleting contacts To free up space on either the internal memory or on your SIM ...Start > Phonebook. 2. Select the contact you want to copy by using the up and down navigation buttons. 48 Acer E100/E101 Smartphone User Guide -
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...delete the contact. Assigning a ring tone and picture to specific contacts You can assign a specific ringtone and picture to a particular contact so they are easily identifiable when they ...Contacts entries at the same time. You may change this by tapping SIM, Contact or Standard at the bottom ... -
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... to a PC and synchronizing data You can use Microsoft ActiveSync (on Windows XP) or the Windows Mobile Device Center (on Windows Vista or Windows 7)... and updating data on both locations. This serves as backup data in case something happens to your smartphone. 50 Acer E100/E101 Smartphone User Guide -
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... a PC The packaged mini USB sync cable enables you to synchronize the information on your smartphone with the data on your computer using Windows Mobile Device Center, Windows Sync Center or ActiveSync (depends on your operating system and installation... -
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... to the Help menus. Browsing the Internet In order to browse the Internet with your smartphone, you must be connected to a 3G network or to a computer with an.... Tap Start > Internet Explorer to open the browser. To adjust your browser settings, tap > >Tools. 52 Acer E100/E101 Smartphone User Guide -
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... Tap the Media player icon on the Today screen, or Start > Multimedia > Windows Media page. The Media Player will search for all supported media files on your smartphone. ... Media Player You can use Windows Media Player to play videos you have taken with your smartphone as well as ... -
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... Internet directly on your phone. If you try to open an audio or movie video that is not supported by ... > Satellite Data Update. You may need to log into your provider's server to download instant ... to download the latest GPS data. If there is more than one connection 54 Acer E100/E101 Smartphone ... -
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... of the GPS data. On the due date, a warning message will appear to remind you. Alternatively, tap Download to update the GPS data manually. Important: You may be charged additional fees when connecting over GPRS. Personalizing your smartphone You can ... -
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Naming your smartphone Your smartphone uses a name to identify itself when connected to other computers. To specify a name, tap Start > .... 2. Select the programs that you want to appear in the Today screen from the list. 3. Tap Save ( ) to confirm and save. 56 Acer E100/E101 Smartphone User Guide -
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...System > Backlight > Battery Power tab. 2. Select the timing for the backlight to turn on and off when your smartphone is running on battery power. 3. Tap the External Power tab. ... settings carefully to ensure that you get the most out of your battery. Personalizing your smartphone 57 -
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... from the drop-down list below. Tap OK to confirm and save. Acer strongly recommends retaining the default settings. This avoids confusion when ... identify your smartphone to other systems. Tap Start > Settings > System > Certificates to view all certificates. 58 Acer E100/E101 Smartphone User Guide -
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..., date and time formats to match those used in your country. 1. Tap Start > Settings > System > Regional Settings. 2. Tap the Region, Number, Currency, Date and Time tabs to view information for your region. Adjust any if necessary. 3. Tap OK to confirm and save. Personalizing your smartphone 59 -
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... Advanced tab. 2. Select the interval after which your smartphone will turn off if not in use. You ... can remove programs you have installed on your smartphone to free up extra storage memory. Note:...tab. Move the slider to adjust text size. 5. Tap OK to confirm and save. 60 Acer E100/E101 Smartphone ... -
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... options. Some updates may be downloaded directly to your smartphone, others must be run ...€™s Internet connection to download the update. Install the update correctly by following the instructions provided with the files. ... or weekly check. 3. Tap OK to confirm and save. Updating your smartphone 61 -
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.... Press any key or tap the screen to see if the phone responds. Resetting your smartphone You may have to perform a reset if... smartphone to an operational state. A clean boot will restore your smartphone to the state it was when you got it from the factory. 62 Acer E100/E101 Smartphone User Guide -
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... your personal information, any contacts stored on your phone and any programs you installed. If ...the Camera button, then press and release the reset button. 3. Keep the Camera button pressed until ... see the 'Clean Boot' screen. 4. Press the Home button to continue. Resetting your smartphone 63 -
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...Accessories and Tips This chapter shows you how to use accessories with your smartphone, as well as provide useful tips for when you are using your smartphone. Using the headset Your smartphone comes packaged with a headset with built-in microphone for handsfree use when making calls. ... -
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...a dial-up modem and click Next. 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. 66 Acer E100/E101 Smartphone User Guide -
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...-down menu. 5. Tap Connect. Your smartphone will now act as a modem. Using a Bluetooth ... Bluetooth to link your PC to your smartphone to connect to the Internet. Ensure that Bluetooth is enabled... smartphone. To do this, open the Comm. Manager, tap Settings > Bluetooth. From the options listed, change... -
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... code you entered above and tap OK. • Windows will automatically connect to your smartphone and detect what services are available. Inserting a microSD card .... Make sure the gold connectors are facing upwards. Push the card in until it clicks into place. 68 Acer E100/E101 Smartphone User Guide -
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Appendix FAQ, troubleshooting and error messages This section lists frequently asked questions that ...? You may be trying to view an image that is not supported. Refer to "Multimedia" on page 71 for more information.... Why can't I play my music files? FAQ, troubleshooting and error messages 69 -
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... Question Answer How do I check Tap Menu > Settings > About the OS version of phone to check the OS version my device? (Kernel/build number) and ...3G is not used). Notes: Try using Internet Explorer to connect to a website to verify your network connection. 70 Acer E100/E101 Smartphone User Guide -
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Specifications Performance • E100: Qualcomm MSM 7225, 528 MHz • E101: Qualcomm ESM 7225, 528 MHz • System memory: • 256 MB of SDRAM • 512 MB of Flash ROM • Operating system: Microsoft Mobile® 6.5 Professional Display • 3.2" TFT-LCD touchscreen • 400 x 240 resolution... -
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...• 10-pin mini USB connector • USB Client • DC power-in (5 V, 1 A) Connectivity E100 • Bluetooth 2.0+EDR • GSM (850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900) ...in GPS • Supports AGPS Battery • High density, rechargeable 1140 mAh Lithium Polymer battery (replaceable) 72 Acer E100/E101 Smartphone User Guide -
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Note: Length of battery operation will depend on power consumption which is based on system resource use. For... the backlight or using power-demanding applications will shorten battery life between charges. Dimensions Height Width ... Weight 113 mm 56 mm 12.85 mm 118 g (with battery) Specifications 73 -
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..., and even a risk of explosion from the battery pack. CAUTION when listening to music To protect your hearing, follow these instructions. • Increase the volume ... clearly and comfortably. • Do not increase the volume level after your ears have adjusted. 74 Acer E100/E101 Smartphone User Guide -
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... volume if you can't hear people speaking near you. Battery information This product uses a Lithium Polymer battery. Do ... Acer approved batteries, and recharge your battery only with Acer approved chargers designated for this device. Unplug the charger from the electrical plug and the device when ... -
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...Please recycle when possible. Do not dispose as household waste. Replacing the battery pack Your smartphone uses lithium batteries. Replace the battery ...of them in fire. Keep them away from children. Follow local regulations when disposing of used batteries. 76 Acer E100/E101 Smartphone User Guide -
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...turn off all wireless or radio transmitting devices when using your smartphone device under the following conditions. These devices may include... such a connection is available. Ensure that the above separation distance instructions are followed until the transmission is completed. Parts of the device... -
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... in health care facilities when any regulations posted in these areas instruct you to do so. Hospitals or health care facilities may be .... For more information, check with the manufacturer, or its representative, of your vehicle or any equipment that has been 78 Acer E100/E101 Smartphone User Guide -
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added. Only qualified personnel should service the device, or install the device in a vehicle. Faulty ...atmosphere and obey all signs and instructions. Potentially explosive atmospheres include areas ...refueling points such as near gas pumps at service stations. Observe restrictions on the use of radio ... -
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... not use the device where blasting is in progress. Emergency calls Important: Wireless phones, including this device, operate using radio signals, wireless networks, landline ... at the scene of an accident. Do not end the call until given permission to do so. 80 Acer E100/E101 Smartphone User Guide -
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... and Electronics Equipment (WEEE) regulations, visit http://www.acer-group.com/public/Sustainability/ sustainability01.htm Mercury advisory For... www.eiae.org. For lamp-specific disposal information, check www.lamprecycle.org. Taking care of your smartphone 1. DO take care not to scratch the screen ... -
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... front panel buttons or expansion slots. In general, treat your smartphone as you would a mobile phone or other small electronic device. 3. DO be careful ...-cleaning solution. 7. DO NOT press down on the screen with force, otherwise you may crack the screen. 82 Acer E100/E101 Smartphone User Guide -
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... 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: ... -
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..., the lower the transmission output of your mobile telephone. The tested SAR of this device is as follows: E100 CE Head (W/kg 10g) Body (W/kg 10g) Head ...) Head (W/kg 10g) NCC Body (W/kg 10g) 0.747 1.5 (2.5 cm) 0.747 N/A 84 Acer E100/E101 Smartphone User Guide -
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... le constructeur. Mettre au rebut les batteries usagées conformément aux instructions du fabricant. ADVARSEL! Eksplosjonsfare ved ... eller en tilsvarende type anbefalt av apparatfabrikanten. Brukte batterier kasseres i henhold til fabrikantens instruksjoner. 86 Acer E100/E101 Smartphone User Guide -
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...: August 14, 2009 Declaration of Conformity We, Acer Incorporated, of 8F., No. 88, Sec. ... under sole responsibility that the product: Model: E100 Description: Smart HandHeld To which this declaration ... documentation relevant to the above equipment will be held at: Acer Incorporated 8F., No. 88, Sec. ... -
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...: August 14, 2009 Declaration of Conformity We, Acer Incorporated, of 8F., No. 88, Sec. 1,...The technical documentation relevant to the above equipment will be held at: Acer Incorporated 8F., No. 88, Sec. 1,...Taipei Hsien 221, Taiwan Authorized Person: Name: Harriot Lee 88 Acer E100/E101 Smartphone ... -
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... buttons ...11 58 B , backlight settings ...57 battery charging ...12 information ...72 Bluetooth connections ......37 information ...72 shooting a video ...39 supported formats ...39 switching cameras in a video ... onscreen number pad ...20 performance ...71 phone connections ...42 43 settings ...45 ... -
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......9 updates ...61 USB connector ...72 V views ...10 voice calls the voice call screen ...22 volume adjusting ...56 W Windows Media Player ...53 word completion ...29 90 Acer E100/E101 Smartphone