smartphone Features and functions Your new smartphone is a multi-functional tool packed with intuitive features and powerful applications that make orga- nizing your information and synchronizing it with your per- sonal activities an easy, efficient task. Your smartphone lets you: •...
• Easy-to-use Acer features: Phonebook, Agenda, AcerSync, Phone Dialer with Favorites and Call History, Social Networking, Notification Manager, and Preferences. Other sources of help To help you use your smartphone, we have designed a set of guides: For information on:...
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Your new smartphone comes packed in a protective box. Carefully unpack the box and remove the contents. If any of the following items is missing or damaged, contact your dealer immediately: • Acer S200 Smartphone • Stylus • Battery • Quick Start Guide •...
Power button Touchscreen Call button Home button Back button End button Acer S200 Smartphone User Guide 3 4 5 6 Description Press to turn the screen on/off or enter sleep mode; press and hold to turn the smartphone off. 3.8-inch, 480 x 800 pixel touchscreen to display data, phone content and enter information.
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No. Item IR LED Proximity and ambi- ent light sensor Phone speaker LED indicators Stylus 3.5 mm headset jack Mini USB connector Microphone Volume up/down button Reset button Camera button Camera Flash Handsfree Speaker Getting to know your smartphone Description Works in conjunction with the Proximity sensor.
Gently apply pressure upwards to remove the battery cover. Acer S200 Smartphone User Guide Description Battery is charging. Battery charge is low. Battery charge is critically low. Battery level is too low to start the smartphone.
Place the battery into the battery compartment, lining up the battery connectors with those at the middle of the compartment. Insert the tabs on the bottom of the battery cover into the slots in the smartphone. Carefully press the top of the cover until the cover snaps in place.
Additionally, you may wish to increase your smartphone’s storage by inserting a microSD card into the slot provided. This is next to the SIM card slot. 1. Turn off the smartphone by pressing and holding the power button. Acer S200 Smartphone User Guide...
2. Open the cover and remove the battery as described in “Installing or removing the battery“ on page 12. 3. Insert the SIM or microSD card as shown. 4. Replace the battery and battery cover. SIM card lock Your smartphone may come with a SIM card lock, i.e., you will only be able to use the SIM card provided by your network operator.
Some of them can be changed, others not. Icon Description Opens the phone dialer to make a call. Opens the Windows Messaging program so you can send an email, SMS or MMS. Acer S200 Smartphone User Guide Changeable...
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Icon Description Opens the Phonebook. Opens Internet Explorer so you can surf the Internet. Opens Windows Media Player so that you can enjoy audio or video files. Opens the Facebook application so that you can interact with other people on this popular Social Networking site.
PC using the supplied USB sync cable and the Windows Vista Sync Center or ActiveSync. Refer to “Connecting to a PC and synchronizing“ on page 56 for more details on connecting and synchronizing. Acer S200 Smartphone User Guide...
This chapter shows you how to make phone calls, and the vari- ous options available to you during your call. Before making a call The phone function needs to be turned on before you can make a call; you can acti- vate the phone from the Comm.
Call button or tap Talk ( Missed calls will be displayed in the telephone icon on the Today screen as well as at the top of the screen using the icon. Acer S200 Smartphone User Guide ) and...
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We suggest you check all call rates with your network provider, to avoid excessive phone bills. If you are using your Acer S200 Smartphone abroad, roaming charges will apply. Consult your network provider for roaming rates specific to the country you are visiting before you leave.
Once you have dialed your number the voice call screen appears, where several options are available. Item Acer S200 Smartphone User Guide Description Record the call. Mute the call. Put the current call on hold. Add a note. Enter the Phonebook.
Note: Certain options are only available during a call. These 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 Ending a call To end a call press Recording a call To record a call, press...
) and all participants will be disconnected. Using the speakerphone The speakerphone function allows you to make calls without having to hold the Acer S200 Smartphone. This handsfree function is especially useful for multitasking. To activate the speakerphone, tap the Speaker On ( the voice call screen.
You can save a number you have dialed to your contacts for future use. 1. Select the number from the Call History list, and tap Save to contacts 2. Select to save it in the SIM Card or Phone. 3. Enter the contact’s information and tap Save. Redialing a missed call When you have a missed call, the Today screen, while the number will display how many calls...
Devices This section will take you through the various input methods available to you on your Acer S200 Smartphone. The stylus The stylus is used to select items and enter information. Care- fully remove the stylus from its holder to use.
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1. Tap Start > Settings > Personal > Input > Word Completion tab. 2. Select the options you want to activate. 3. Tap OK to confirm and save. Acer S200 Smartphone User Guide Description tuation marks to be converted to text. Displays a standard keyboard. Tap to enter letters, numbers and use function keys.
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You can also configure voice recording options, zoom levels and grammar rules on the Input Settings screen. 1. Tap Start > Settings > Personal tab > Input > Options tab. 2. Select and configure the settings as appropriate. 3. Tap OK to confirm and save. Note: Refer to the Help menus for more information on adjusting input settings.
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 mes- saging screen. To access the messaging screen, tap Text ( drop-down menu in the top left corner of the messaging screen to view the folder list.
To do this, tap Menu > Tools > Options > Accounts tab from the Text Messages folder. Tap * Mes- sages and check the Request delivery notifications checkbox. Acer S200 Smartphone User Guide ). Then tap the drop-down menu in the top...
When a new text message arrives a message icon appears at the top of the screen and a notification message is displayed. 1. Tap Text ( 2. Tap a message to open it. 3. Tap Reply to reply to the message and the message compo- sition window appears.
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2. Tap the Messages folder and the Inbox appears. Acer S200 Smartphone User Guide ) , then tap the drop-down menu in the top ) , then tap the drop-down menu in the top...
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3. Tap Menu > New > Multimedia Message and the message composition window appears. 4. Enter the recipient (along with other recipients in the Cc and Bcc fields if necessary) and subject of the MMS. 5. To attach a picture or video clip, tap Insert Picture/ Video( ) and select the file you want to attach.
SMS and MMS messages, refer to the Help menus. Email Your smartphone uses Outlook Mobile to manage email accounts. Tap Start > E-mail to access the account setup. Tap Setup E-mail to set up your email account. Acer S200 Smartphone User Guide...
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Enter your email address and pass- word to set up the account. Select if you want to save your password or not. When you’ve finished entering the information, tap Next. Your smart- phone has pre-set definitions for a variety of popular ISPs and will rec- ommend settings if your email address is recognized.
Camera Your smartphone features a 5-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. Camera icons and indicators Icon Description Adjust the camera mode.
2. Adjust any settings you require, such as brightness and scene mode. To zoom in or out, press the (+/-) volume keys. Acer S200 Smartphone User Guide Central Focus - Focus on the item in the center of the frame.
3. Press the camera button down halfway until the image comes into focus. Push down fully to take the photo. Shooting a video 1. Frame your subject and steady your smartphonel. 2. Press the camera button down fully to begin recording. 3.
MMS or email message, view the picture’s information, delete the picture or return to the thumbnail view. You can also zoom into the picture or zoom out and navigate to the previous or following file. Acer S200 Smartphone User Guide...
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Editing photos You can crop or rotate your saved photos. 1. Tap Start > Multimedia > Pictures & Videos. 2. All your photos and videos are displayed as thumbnails. Select a photo to edit. 3. Tap Menu to view the list of editing options. Photo and video options...
Operation Putting your smartphone in flight mode You can enter flight mode to turn off telephone, Bluetooth and WLAN functions and use the smartphone as a handheld device during a flight. Check with your airline to make sure this is permitted onboard. Some airlines may provide wireless Internet services on board that can be accessed via the WLAN feature.
Here you can adjust ringtone, security, services, network and CB (Cell Broadcast) settings. Adjusting phone connection settings You can use the Connection Wizard to configure country and network settings for your phone connection, as well as create customized phone connections. Acer S200 Smartphone User Guide...
1. Tap Start > Settings > Connections > Connection Wizard. 2. Select your country and network operator from the lists. 3. Tap OK to confirm and save. To detect these settings automatically, tap Search. To edit network parameters, tap Edit. Once all settings are complete, tap OK to confirm and save.
1. Tap Start > Settings > Connections > Wi-Fi > Wireless tab. 2. Scroll through the list to view all available networks. 3. Tap the Networks to access list to sort by All available, Only access points or Only computer-to-computer connections. Acer S200 Smartphone User Guide...
connections 1. Tap the Start > Settings > Connections > Wi-Fi > Wireless tab. 2. Tap Menu > Add New... from the list. 3. Enter all required information to configure the wireless network. Refer to the Help menus to guide you through the configuration screens for each setting.
Many phone settings are automatically configured by your smartphone when you insert a SIM card. The device will com- municate with your service provider and automatically obtain all necessary settings, such as network name, voice mail and text message center numbers. Acer S200 Smartphone User Guide...
You can, however, view and modify these settings yourself if necessary, through the Phone Settings screen. Tap Start > Settings > Personal > Phone. Configuring caller options You can configure certain caller options to keep control over your incoming and outgoing calls. Bar outgoing or incoming calls using call barring;...
SIM contact. If more information is required, create a regular phone contact. Editing a contact 1. Tap Phonebook from the Today screen or Start > Phone- book. 2. Select and open the contact you want to edit. Acer S200 Smartphone User Guide...
3. Tap Menu > Edit this contact. 4. Edit the contact information and tap Save. Copying contacts You can copy contacts stored in internal memory to your SIM card, and vice versa. Copying a contact from internal memory to the SIM card Note: Copying a contact from internal memory to your SIM will only copy the contact’s name and phone number.
4. Tap New pictures to open My Pictures. Tap the desired pic- ture to assign a picture to the contact. 5. Tap More to view more options. 6. Tap Ringtone and select a ringtone from the list. Acer S200 Smartphone User Guide...
SIM Manager SIM Manager allows you to manage your SIM phonebook and to copy the phonebook entries to Contacts. To start SIM Man- ager, tap Start > Utilities > SIM Manager. The standard display mode is to show your SIM contacts and Contacts entries at the same time.
Windows Mobile Device Center, Windows Sync Center or ActiveSync. Plug the mini USB sync cable into the mini USB connector on your smartphone. Plug the USB client connector into an avail- able USB port on your computer. Acer S200 Smartphone User Guide...
After a short delay, your smartphone should be recognised and the program to synchronize your smartphone files will open. Please check the help files for the program installed on your computer for more information. Configuring USB to PC settings You can enable advanced networking to enhance your USB to PC connection, should you be experiencing any problems synchronizing your data with ActiveSync.
To adjust your browser settings, tap Options. Starting Windows Live 1. Tap Start > Windows Live. 2. Sign in with your email address and password and your con- tacts list appears. Acer S200 Smartphone User Guide > > Tools >...
Your smartphone comes supplied with a variety of programs that you can use to enjoy multimedia content. FM Tuner FM Tuner allows you to listen to your favorite local radio sta- tions and save them to an easily-accessible list of favorites. To start FM Tuner tap Start >...
Tap Sort By to sort your media files according to Album, Artist, Genre, Folder or Favorites. Using Windows Media Player You can use Windows Media Player to play videos you have taken with your smartphone as well as other media files, such as MP3 music files. Acer S200 Smartphone User Guide...
The following formats are supported: Type Formats Audio WMA, MP3, WAV, AAC Video Playing video or audio files 1. Tap Start > File Explorer. 2. Locate the file to playback, and tap once to play it in Win- dows Media Player. Streaming Media Steaming Media allows you to view streamed video off the Internet directly on...
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You will see the expiration date 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. Acer S200 Smartphone User Guide...
Personalizing your smartphone You can enter your personal informa- tion to easily identify your smartphone. This is especially useful if it should ever be lost or stolen. To enter owner infor- mation, tap Start > Settings > Personal > Owner Information. Enter your name along with any other information you want to store.
• Use the left slider to adjust system volume. • Use the icons at the top of the screen to turn all sounds on, set to vibrate only or mute all sounds. Acer S200 Smartphone User Guide at the top of the screen. The vol-...
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• If you adjust the volume during a call, the speaker vol- ume will be adjusted. Configuring shortcut programs You can select the programs you most frequently use and put them in the Today screen as shortcuts. 1. Tap ( ) to bring up the edit screen.
Tap OK when you have finished. Setting alarms 1. Tap Start > Settings > Clock & Alarms > Alarms tab. 2. Tap the checkbox to activate an alarm. 3. Tap Description and enter a name for the alarm. Acer S200 Smartphone User Guide...
4. Select the day and time for the alarm. 5. Tap OK to confirm and save. Configuring regional settings You can adjust regional settings for number, currency, date and time formats to match those used in your country. 1. Tap Start > Settings > System > Regional Settings. 2.
See “Connecting to a PC“ on page 56. The link may be found in the My Documents folder. Tap Start > File Explorer > NotificationManager. You may transfer this shortcut to your computer and use your computer’s internet Acer S200 Smartphone User Guide...
connection to download the update. Install this update cor- rectly by following the instructions provided with the files. Setting a schedule It is also possible to set schedule to check for updates. 1. Tap Menu, then Settings. 2. Enable the scheduled notification update and set either a daily or weekly check.
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Tap OK to pro- ceed. If your screen is not responding to stylus input: Hold the Vol- ume up and Volume down buttons while pressing reset until the screen shows “Clean Boot”. Acer S200 Smartphone User Guide...
and Tips This chapter shows you how to use accessories with your smart- phone, as well as provide useful tips for when you are using your smartphone. Using the headset Your smartphone comes packaged with a 3.5 mm headset with built-in microphone for handsfree use when making calls.
4. Select Connect to the Internet and click Next. 5. Select Set up my connection manually and click Next. 6. Select Connect to a dial-up modem and click Next. 7. Enter the name of your ISP (Internet Service Provider) and click Next. Acer S200 Smartphone User Guide...
4. Select your network connection type from the network con- nection drop-down menu. 5. Tap Connect. Your Acer S200 Smartphone will now act as a modem. Using a Bluetooth connection You can also use Bluetooth to link your PC to your smartphone to connect to the Internet.
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• Select Let me choose my own passkey when requested, and enter a passkey. • Your smartphone will ask to allow pairing, and for the Passkey. Enter the same code you entered above and tap OK. Acer S200 Smartphone User Guide...
• Windows will automatically connect to your smartphone and detect what services are available. Inserting a microSD card Your smartphone features a memory expansion slot that accepts a micro SD card to expand memory and storage capac- ity. Please refer to “Installing a SIM card or microSD card“ on page 14 for proper instructions on installing a microSD card.
FAQ, troubleshooting and error messages This section lists frequently asked questions that may arise dur- ing the use of your smartphone, and gives easy answers and solutions to these questions. Aspect Question Audio Why is there no sound coming from the device? Multimedia Why can’t I view files...
Service unavailable - please try again later Connection unavailable - please check your network settings Acer S200 Smartphone User Guide Answer Tap Menu > Settings > About phone to check the OS version (Kernel/build number) and other hardware and software informa- tion.
Performance • Qualcomm 8250, 1 GHz • System memory: • 256 MB of SDRAM • 512 MB of Flash ROM • Windows Mobile 6.5 Professional Display • 3.8” WVGA TFT-LCD touchscreen • 480 x 800 resolution • 262K color support Multimedia •...
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For example, constantly using the backlight or using power-demanding applications will shorten battery life between charges. Dimensions • Stylish, light and robust design Height Width Acer S200 Smartphone User Guide 118.6 mm 63 mm...
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Thickness Weight 12 mm 130 g (with battery) Specifications...
CAUTION when listening to music To protect your hearing, follow these instructions. • Increase the volume gradually until you can hear clearly and comfortably. • Do not increase the volume level after your ears have adjusted. Acer S200 Smartphone User Guide...
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When the talk and standby times are noticeably shorter than normal, buy a new battery. Use only Acer approved batteries, and recharge your battery only with Acer approved chargers designated for this device. Unplug the charger from the electrical plug and the device when not in use.
Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion. CAUTION! Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions. Acer S200 Smartphone User Guide...
Additional safety information Your device and its enhancements may contain small parts. Keep them out of the reach of small children. Operating environment Warning! For safety reasons, turn off all wireless or radio transmit- ting devices when using your smartphone device under the follow- ing conditions.
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(antilock) braking systems, electronic speed control systems, and air bag systems. For more information, check with the manufacturer, or its rep- resentative, of your vehicle or any equipment that has been Acer S200 Smartphone User Guide...
added. Only qualified personnel should service the device, or install the device in a vehicle. Faulty installation or service may be dangerous and may invalidate any warranty that may apply to the device. Check regularly that all wireless equipment in your vehicle is mounted and operating properly.
When making an emergency call, give all the necessary infor- mation as accurately as possible. Your wireless device may be the only means of communication at the scene of an accident. Do not end the call until given permission to do so. Acer S200 Smartphone User Guide...
To minimize pollution and ensure utmost protection of the global environment, please recycle. For more information on the Waste from Electrical and Electronics Equipment (WEEE) regulations, visit www.acer-group.com/public/Sustainability/ sustainability01.htm Mercury advisory For projectors or electronic products containing an LCD/CRT monitor or display: Lamp(s) inside this product contain mercury and must be recy- cled or disposed of according to local, state or federal laws.
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6. DO use a soft, damp cloth to clean your smartphone. If the surface of the screen becomes soiled, clean it with a soft cloth moistened with diluted window-cleaning solution. 7. DO NOT press down on the screen with force, otherwise you may crack the screen. Acer S200 Smartphone User Guide...
Compliant with Russian regulatory certification LCD pixel statement The LCD unit is produced with high-precision manufacturing techniques. Nevertheless, some pixels may occasionally misfire or appear as black or red dots. This has no effect on the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction. Radio device regulatory notice Note: Regulatory information below is for models with wireless LAN and/or Bluetooth only.
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• Maximum authorized power indoors is 100 mW • Maximum authorized power outdoors is 10 mW Departments in which the use of the 2400 - 2483.5 MHz band is Acer S200 Smartphone User Guide Ch01 through Ch11 Ch01 through Ch14...
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permitted with an EIRP of less than 100 mW indoors and less than 10 mW outdoors: 01 Ain Orientales 05 Hautes Alpes 11 Aude 24 Dordogne 32 Gers 41 Loir et Cher 55 Meuse 60 Oise 64 Pyrenees Atlantique 68 Haut Rhin 75 Paris 88 Vosges 94 Val de Marne...
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It only transmits with as much output as is required to reach the net- work. In general the following applies: The closer you are to a Acer S200 Smartphone User Guide...
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base station, the lower the transmission output of your mobile telephone. The tested SAR of this device is as follows: Head (W/kg 10g) Body (W/kg 10g) 0.433 0.901 (1.5 cm) Head (W/kg 10g) Body (W/kg 10g) 0.433 Safety regulations...
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Mettre au rebut les batteries usagées conformément aux instructions du fabricant. ADVARSEL! Eksplosjonsfare ved feilaktig skifte av batteri. Benytt samme batteritype eller en tilsvarende type anbefalt av apparatfabrikanten. Brukte batterier kasseres i henhold til fabrikantens instruksjoner. Acer S200 Smartphone User Guide Lithiumbatteri Eksplosionsfare fejlagtig...
Declaration of Conformity We, Acer Incorporated, of 8F., No. 88, Sec. 1, Hsin Tai Wu Rd. Hsichih Taipei Hsien 221, Taiwan Declare under sole responsibility that the product: To which this declaration relates, is in conformity with the following standards and/or other normative documents: EN 301 511 V9.0.2...