Get to know your Acer F900 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: •...
Your smartphone features detailed help menus to aid you in making connections and using the embedded applications. 1. Tap Start > Help to access the Help menus. 2. Tap Contents to view all help topics or Search to find help on specific topics. Acer F900 Smartphone User Guide...
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Your smartphone comes packed in a cardboard box. Carefully unpack the box and remove the contents. If any of the following items are missing or damaged, contact your dealer immediately: • Acer F900 Smartphone • Stylus • Battery • Quick Guide •...
Indicates Bluetooth, WLAN and GPS status. indicator Light sensor Senses ambient light to adjust screen brightness for comfortable viewing. Phone speaker Suitable for normal phone use. Indicator LED Indicates battery charge status, phone connection status and any unread messages. Acer F900 Smartphone User Guide...
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No. Item Description Touchscreen 800 x 480 pixel screen to display data, phone content and enter information. Call button Activate phone/dial/view recently dialed numbers/answer a call. End button Press to end a call/disconnect GPRS; press and hold to turn the phone function on/off. Start button Press to open the Start menu.
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Blue Flashing Bluetooth on Indicator LED: State Description Color Flashing Battery is low and needs recharging/alarm notification (missed call, new message, etc.) Steady Battery is charging Green Flashing Phone is active Steady Battery fully charged Acer F900 Smartphone User Guide...
Install the SIM card To take full advantage of your smartphone’s telephony capa- bilities, you must install a SIM card. The SIM card holder is located above the battery compartment. Open the battery compartment Gently, but firmly pull both sides of the battery cover to release it.
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CAUTION: RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS. Gently, but firmly clip the battery cover in place. Acer F900 Smartphone User Guide...
Remove the SIM card and battery Open the battery compartment as shown in “Open the battery compartment“ on page 13. Slide the battery lock towards the bot- tom of the phone to release the battery. Using the small tab on the upper right side of the battery, carefully lift it out of its compartment.
Turn on for the first time To turn on your smartphone for the first time, press and hold the power button until the system bootup screen appears. Tap the screen to set up your smart- phone. Acer F900 Smartphone User Guide...
Follow the onscreen instructions to align the screen, practice using the stylus, set the date and time, and set a password to protect your smartphone. Install add-on applications After you’ve finished the initial setup, a screen will open listing the add-on applications available on your phone. Please select the applications you wish to install, and tap Next to continue.
You will be asked if you want to view the Icon Matrix or Acer 3D view as the default. The Acer 3D view gives you icon-based access to many of the applications and features of your smartphone. You can scroll from side to side by dragging your finger or stylus to the left or right (only part of the screen will be visible at any time).
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; you can set shortcuts here for quick access to frequently used applications and programs. Tap and hold anywhere on the Acer 3D view to open the tab at the bottom of the screen (as shown to the right). Tap and drag the tab.
PC using the supplied USB sync cable and the Windows Vista Sync Center or ActiveSync. Refer to “Connect to a PC and install software“ on page 65 for more details on connecting and synchronizing. Acer F900 Smartphone User Guide...
Chapter 2: Making Calls This chapter shows you how to make calls, and the various options available to you during your call. Before making a call The phone function needs to be turned on before you can make calls; you can turn the phone on from the Comm.
Make a call to one of your contacts 1. Your contacts will be displayed above the onscreen number pad. 2. Tap the contact you want to call. The contact’s details are shown. 3. Tap the number you want to call. Acer F900 Smartphone User Guide...
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Dial from the Speed Dial Contacts in your contact list will automati- cally be added to Speed Dial. Tap Speed Dial beneath the Home screen and tap the con- tact you wish to call. You can opt to arrange numbers alphabetically or by the frequency with which you call the numbers.
Turn on the speakerphone. Mute the call. Put the current call on hold. Add a note. Tap to enter the contacts list. End the call. Display the keypad. Open the menu. Acer F900 Smartphone User Guide...
The voice call menu Tap Menu on the voice call screen to access the menu. The menu options available are: Action Description Hold Put the call on hold. Mute/Unmute Mute/unmute the call. Turn Speaker- Turn the speakerphone on/off. phone On/Off Turn Hands-free Turn the handsfree feature on/off.
Press the End key or tap End and all participants will be discon- nected. Dial an international number When dialing international numbers, there is no need to enter the international direct dialing prefix (‘00’ etc.) before the Acer F900 Smartphone User Guide...
country code. Simply tap and hold +0 on the onscreen number pad until + appears onscreen. Warning: International call rates can vary greatly depending on the country you are calling and your network provider. We suggest you check all call rates with your network provider, to avoid excessive phone bills.
• Tap Filter to organize the call history view. For exam- ple, tap Filter > Missed and only missed calls will be displayed. • Tap Delete All Calls to delete all calls from the call his- tory list. Acer F900 Smartphone User Guide...
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. On your smartphone, the stylus replaces the mouse. Carefully remove the stylus from its holder.
Tap OK to confirm and save. As the buttons have icons printed on them, Acer strongly recommends retaining the default settings. This avoids confusion when using your smartphone. Acer F900 Smartphone User Guide...
The onscreen keyboard You can activate an onscreen keyboard in certain applications when entering data. Tap the keyboard icon at the bottom of the screen to display the keyboard. Tap again to hide the keyboard. Tap the arrow next to the keyboard symbol to select different input options.
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1. Tap Start > Settings > Personal tab > Input > Options tab. 2. Select and configure the appropriate settings. 3. Tap OK to confirm and save. Note: Refer to the Help menus for more information on adjusting input settings. Acer F900 Smartphone User Guide...
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 messag- ing screen. To access the messaging screen, tap Start > Messaging > Mes- sages.
Messages and check the Request delivery notifications checkbox. Reply to text messages When a new text message arrives a message icon appears at the top of the Home screen and a notification message is displayed. Acer F900 Smartphone User Guide...
1. Tap Start > Messaging > Messages. Then tap the drop-down menu in the top left corner of the messaging screen. 2. Tap the Text Messages folder and the Inbox appears. 3. Tap a message to open it. 4. Tap Reply to reply to the message and the message window appears.
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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. Acer F900 Smartphone User Guide...
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6. To attach an audio file, tap Insert Audio... and select the file you want to attach. The audio file will be displayed in the message. 7. To insert text, tap Insert Text and enter your message. All attachments and text will now be displayed in the mes- sage window.
ISPs and will rec- ommend settings if your email address is recognized. Otherwise your smartphone will try to con- nect to the Internet to find the set- tings. Acer F900 Smartphone User Guide...
In the Acer 3D view, scroll from side to side by dragging your finger or stylus to the left or right (only part of the screen will be visible at any time) to reveal more icons.
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You can add or remove icons by tapping and holding anywhere on the Acer 3D view. This will reveal a tab that you can tap and drag up to show additional func- tions.
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Status icons Icon Description Icon Description New email, SMS or Missed call or calls WLAN access available Telephone call connected WLAN connected Call is being forwarded Connected to PC via Call is on hold Signal strength System sounds on No signal Vibrate only, no system sounds Antenna off (tele-...
Personalize your smartphone You can enter your personal information to easily identify your smartphone. This is especially useful if it should ever be lost or stolen. To enter owner information, tap Start > Settings > Owner Information. Acer F900 Smartphone User Guide...
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Enter your name along with any other information you want to store. Tap the Notes tab to add any additional notes. Tap the Options tab to configure how this information is displayed. Tap OK to confirm and save. Name your smartphone Your smartphone uses a name to identify itself when con- nected to other computers.
Chapter 6: Using the Camera Your smartphone features a 3.2-megapixel digital camera mounted on the rear. This section will take you through all the steps to get you up and taking photos and videos with your smartphone. To activate the camera, press the camera button or go to Start >...
(select the number of photos by tapping the icon repeatedly). • MMS - Take a photo that is suited for sending by MMS. Turn the time stamp on or off. Adjust the image resolution. Acer F900 Smartphone User Guide...
Icon Description Apply an effect to photos taken: • Normal - No effect is applied. • Greyscale - Takes black and white photos. • Negative - Uses negative colors when taking the photo. • Art Frieze - Adjusts colors to create texture in a photograph.
Paste from the pop-up menu. Tip: Use the Advanced Settings screen in Camera to set the storage to the microSD card so you can easily transfer pictures to your computer. Acer F900 Smartphone User Guide...
Photo and video options After you have taken your photo or video, it is automatically saved. Note: The default locations for saving photos and videos are My Documents/My Pictures and My Documents/My Videos respectively. This can be changed from the Settings page. Tap the Album icon and select a photo to view.
Chapter 7: Advanced Operation Put your smartphone in flight mode You can enter flight mode to turn off telephone, Bluetooth and WLAN functions and use your smartphone as a handheld device during a flight. Check with your airline to make sure this is permitted onboard.
Once you have inserted a SIM card, the smartphone will auto- matically detect your network provider. For all phone settings, tap Settings > Phone. Here you can adjust ringtone, security, services, network and CB (Cell Broad- cast) settings. Acer F900 Smartphone User Guide...
Adjust phone connection settings You can use the Connection Wizard to configure country and network settings for your phone connection, as well as create customized phone connections. 1. Tap Start > Settings > Connections tab > Connection Wizard. 2. Select your country and network operator from the lists. 3.
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Note: When battery power is lower than 20 percent, a notification message will appear asking if you want to continue using wireless functions or not. You can create, view and edit all available wireless networks in your area, and configure network adapter card settings. Acer F900 Smartphone User Guide...
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View wireless networks 1. Tap Start > Settings > Connections tab > Wi-Fi > Wireless tab. 2. Scroll through the list to view all available networks. 3. Tap the Networks to access list to sort by All available, Only access points or Only computer-to-computer connections. Create new wireless network connections 1.
Adjusting Bluetooth settings 1. Tap the Start > Settings > Connections tab > Bluetooth > Settings. 2. Select whether to Enable or Disable the Bluetooth function and whether the device should be Discoverable or not. Acer F900 Smartphone User Guide...
3. You can also define a Name for your smartphone. 4. Tap Advanced... to change additional Connectivity, Serial Ports, File Transfer, Audio, Object Exchange and Synchroni- zation settings. Phone settings 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.
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2. Select a profile and use the lists and sliders to adjust set- tings to customize your profile. 3. Tap Advanced to set further options for each profile. 4. Tap OK to confirm and save. Acer F900 Smartphone User Guide...
Manage contacts Your smartphone features an address book that allows you to save contacts to either the internal memory or onto your SIM card. Further options are explained in this section that are accessible via the Contact screen menu. Add and edit contacts To add a new contact: 1.
4. Edit the information as required. 5. Tap OK to save the contact to your internal memory. Send contacts via text or beam You can send your contacts details to other phones using text messaging or via beam. Acer F900 Smartphone User Guide...
Send contacts via message 1. Tap Start > Contacts. 2. Select a contact. 3. Tap Menu > Send Contact > Messages. 4. Select the contact information you want to send and tap Done. 5. Specify a recipient and tap Send. Send contacts via beam 1.
Hold the camera lens 10 to 12 cm above the namecard. Move the camera up and down so that the namecard is framed by the red markers in the four corners of the screen. Acer F900 Smartphone User Guide...
Tap Language to select the language used on the namecard and Identify to run optical character recognition and insert the details into the contact list. You may modify the recognized text by tapping on a field. The image of the namecard will be repositioned so you can confirm the contents.
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• To copy all contacts, tap the box alongside Name: Tap and hold any contact and select Copy to Contact/SIM. • To copy multiple contacts, tap the box alongside each contact: Tap and hold any contact and select Copy to Contact/SIM. Acer F900 Smartphone User Guide...
• To copy a single contact, tap and hold any contact, and select Copy to Contact/SIM. SMS Management Tap Menu > SMS Management to enter the SMS management screen and display SMS content on the SIM card. Double tap the number in the Pos column to view the corre- sponding SMS.
You can set appointments and event reminders with the calen- dar feature. Set a new appointment: 1. Tap Start > Calendar. 2. Tap Menu > New Appointment. 3. Enter appointment information and reminder frequency. 4. Tap OK to confirm and save. Acer F900 Smartphone User Guide...
To edit an appointment, tap the entry and then tap Edit to open the appointment entry screen. Create tasks Tasks can be set to remind you of specific things you must do and the completion deadlines. Create a new task 1.
To start FM Tuner tap Start > Programs > Multimedia > FM Tuner. Note: You will need to connect your headset to enjoy radio programs. Acer F900 Smartphone User Guide...
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The FM Tuner screen indicates the frequency the tuner is receiving (1), volume level (2) and your defined favorites (3). Tap the frequency display to open a number pad that allows you to enter a different frequency. Tap My Favorite to manage your list of favorite radio stations.
Microsoft Windows Media Player, for example RTSP or HTTP, the system will automatically switch to Streaming Player. Alternatively tap Start > Programs > Multimedia > Streaming Player to manually launch the player. You can enter Acer F900 Smartphone User Guide...
the address of the content you wish to access in the address bar. Tap anywhere on the playback window to display the content full-screen. Tap the screen again to return to the normal dis- play mode. Personalize your smartphone This section takes you through all settings that can be adjusted under the Personal tab in the Settings screen.
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5. Tap OK to confirm and save. Tip: Backlight settings greatly affect battery life. Configure these settings carefully to ensure that you get the most out of your battery. Acer F900 Smartphone User Guide...
Manage system certificates System certificates are used to positively identify your smart- phone to other systems. Tap Start > Settings > System tab > Certificates to view all certificates. Set the clock and alarms You can set the current date and time for two locations, and set multiple alarms.
ClearType and adjust text size to make viewing your smart- phone as comfortable as possible. 1. Tap Start > Settings > System tab > Screen > General tab. 2. Select screen orientation and tap Align Screen if you need to re-align the screen. Acer F900 Smartphone User Guide...
3. Tap the ClearType tab. Select to enable ClearType. 4. Tap the Text Size tab. Move the slider to adjust text size. 5. Tap OK to confirm and save. Reset your smartphone You may have to perform a reset if your smartphone fails to respond when buttons are pressed or the screen is tapped.
A clean boot will restore your smartphone to the factory set- tings. Warning! This will erase all your personal information, any contacts stored on your phone and any programs you installed. Acer F900 Smartphone User Guide...
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If your screen is not responding to stylus input: Press the reset button while hold- ing the power button down. When you see the Acer screen, press and hold both the up and down buttons. You will see a screen showing Clean Boot in red text.
Chapter 8: Accessories 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. Use the stereo headset Your smartphone comes packaged with a stereo headset with built-in microphone for handsfree use when making calls.
6. Select Connect to a dial-up modem and click Next. 7. Enter the name of your ISP (Internet Service Provider) and click Next. 8. Enter your ISP’s phone number. The number must begin with ‘*99#’. Click Next. Acer F900 Smartphone User Guide...
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9. Select one option from the Connection Availability screen and click Next. 10.Enter your username and password and click Next. 11.Click Finish to complete the setup. You can now establish a Bluetooth connection between your PC and your smartphone. When you attempt to access the Internet on your PC, your smartphone will dial the ISP number specified to establish a connection.
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• Open Bluetooth Places and click Add..., then follow the steps of the Add Bluetooth Device Wizard. • Double click on your smartphone device name. • Select Let me choose my own passkey when requested, and enter a passkey. Acer F900 Smartphone User Guide...
• Your smartphone will ask to allow pairing, and for the Passkey. Enter the same code you entered above and tap OK. • Windows will automatically connect to your smartphone and detect what services are available. Insert a microSD card Your smartphone features a memory expansion slot that accepts a microSD card to expand memory and storage capac- ity.
Appendix 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 Answer Audio Why is there no If the headset is plugged into the sound coming device, the speaker is automati- from the device?
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16 for more information. Even when fully Check power saving options. Tap recharged, the Start > Settings > System tab > battery seems to Power to configure power saving run down very options. quickly. Acer F900 Smartphone User Guide...
Error messages Error Description message Connection canceled Operation canceled by the user. Service unavailable - The network is not stable, or server has not please try again later responded. Try again later. Connection unavailable - No path to the destination is available. please check your network Please check the settings in Start >...
• Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a Acer F900 Smartphone User Guide...
fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind onto or into the product. • To avoid damage of internal components and to pre- vent battery leakage, do not place the product on a vibrating surface. • Never use this product when engaging in sporting activities, exercising, or in any vibrating environment which may cause a short circuit or damage, and even a risk of explosion from the battery pack.
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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.
Do not dispose of batteries in a fire as they may explode. Bat- teries may also explode if damaged. Dispose of batteries according to local regulations. Please recycle when possible. Do not dispose as household waste. Replacing the battery pack Your smartphone uses lithium batteries.
• Always keep the device more than 15.3 cm (6") from the pacemaker. • Not carry the device near your pacemaker when the device is switched on. If you suspect interference, switch off your device, and move it. Acer F900 Smartphone User Guide...
Hearing aids. Some digital wireless devices may interfere with some hearing aids. If interference occurs, consult your service provider. Vehicles RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded electronic systems in motor vehicles such as electronic fuel injection systems, electronic antiskid (antilock) braking systems, electronic speed control systems, and air bag systems.
4. Press the Call button to start the call. If certain features are in use, you may first need to turn those features off before you can make an emergency call. Consult this guide or your service provider for more information. Acer F900 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 http://www.acer-group.com/public/Sustainability/ sustainability01.htm Mercury advisory For projectors or electronic products containing an LCD/CRT monitor or display: Lamp(s) inside this product contain mercury and must be recy- cled or disposed of according to local, state or federal laws.
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 F900 Smartphone User Guide...
Safety regulations Declaration of Conformity for EU countries Hereby, Acer, declares that this Smartphone series is in compli- ance with the essential requirements and other relevant provi- sions of Directive 1999/5/EC. Compliant with Russian regulatory certification: LCD pixel statement The LCD unit is produced with high-precision manufacturing techniques.
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In general the following applies: The closer you are to a base station, the lower the transmission output of your mobile telephone. The highest SAR value for this device, measured in accordance with the standard, is 0.593 W/kg. Acer F900 Smartphone User Guide...
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FCC INTERFERENCE STATEMENT This mobile device meets the guidelines for exposure to radio waves. Your mobile device is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed not to exceed the limits for exposure to radio waves recommended by international guidelines. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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pad 22 ActiveSync camera synchronizing 66 editing photo 49 application buttons 30 icons and indicators 46 information 89 backlight settings 72 shooting a video 48 battery supported formats 48 charging 16 taking a photo 47 information 89 clock and alarms 73 installing 15 connecting to a PC 65 Bluetooth...
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24 regional settings 73 volume ring tones 58 adjusting 71 safety regulations 90 Windows Media Player 68 screen options 74 WLAN SD card 83 settings 54 information 89 word completion 32 SIM Card Acer F900 Smartphone...