Acer P400 User's Guide

1Acer P400User Guide

10Other sources of helpOther sources of helpTo help you use your smartphone, we have designed a set of guides:Refer to:Accessing the help menusYour sm

11Product registrationProduct registrationWhen using your product for the first time, it is recommended that you immediately register it. This will gi

12Unpacking your smartphoneChapter 1: Setting UpUnpacking your smartphoneYour new smartphone comes packed in a protective box. Carefully unpack the bo

13Getting to know your smartphoneGetting to know your smartphoneViews1435678111213 14291015No. Item Description1 Power button Press to turn the screen

14Getting to know your smartphoneHome button indicatorThe Home button is surrounded by a colored ring that indicates power status.Extending battery li

15Getting to know your smartphone•Set Turn off backlight if device is not used for to 30 sec.• Set the backlight level to the 6th level.• Disable Auto

16Installing or removing the batteryInstalling or removing the batteryYour smartphone uses a replaceable battery to provide power. It is packed sepera

17Installing a SIM or microSD cardCAUTION: RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE I

18Installing a SIM or microSD card6. Turn off the phone by pressing and holding the power button.7.microSDSIMOpen the cover and remove the battery as

19Turning on for the first timeChapter 2: Using Your SmartphoneTurning on for the first timeTo turn on your smartphone for the first time, press and h

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20The onscreen keyboardTap and hold: Tap and hold an item to see a list of actions available for that item. On the pop-up menu that appears, tap the a

21The onscreen keyboardConnecting to your PC and synchronizing dataYou can synchronize the data on your smartphone with the data on your PC using the

22Before making a callChapter 3: Making Calls This chapter shows you how to make phone calls, and the various options available to you during your cal

23The onscreen number padThe onscreen number padThe onscreen number pad allows you to enter numbers to dial.To access the onscreen number pad:1. Press

24The onscreen number padDialing from other applicationsYou can dial numbers quickly and easily even when using other applications.1. Press the Call b

25The voice call screenThe voice call screenOnce you have dialed your number the voice call screen appears, where several options are available.Open F

26Onscreen call optionsEnding a callTo end a call, press the End key.Putting a call on holdTo put a call on hold, tap Hold ( ) on the voice call scree

27Onscreen call optionsAdding notesYou can write or type notes during a call to record important information and view it at a later date.1. Tap Note (

28Onscreen call optionsRedialing a missed callWhen you have a missed call, the icon appears at the Home screen.1. Tap Phone to display the missed ca

29The messaging screenChapter 4: MessagingThis chapter shows you how to set up and use the SMS, MMS and email functions of your smartphone.The messagi

3End User Licence AgreementIMPORTANT-READ CAREFULLY: THIS END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT ("AGREEMENT") IS A LEGAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN YOU (EITHER

30Text (SMS) messagesTap a subfolder to open it. Tap Inbox to return to the main messaging screen. Tap for a list of options appropriate to the selec

31MMS messagesSorting text messagesYou can sort your text messages by message type, sender, received messages and message subject.Tap the Sort by drop

32MMS messages1. Tap Text ( ) from the Home screen. Select Inbox from the drop-down menu in the top left corner of the messaging screen.2. Tap >

33MMS messagesReplying to MMS messagesWhen a new MMS message arrives, a message icon appears at the top of the screen and a notification message is di

34E-mailE-mailYour smartphone uses Outlook Mobile to manage email accounts. Tap E-mail from the Home screen or > E-mail to access the account setu

35Camera icons and indicatorsChapter 5: Using the CameraYour smartphone features a 3.2-megapixel digital camera mounted on the rear. This section will

36Taking a photoTaking a photo1. Frame your subject and steady your smartphone.2. Adjust any settings you require, such as brightness and scene mode.3

37Shooting a videoShooting a video1. Frame your subject and steady your smartphone.2. Press the camera button down fully to begin recording. 3. Press

38Photo and video optionsTap the Album icon and select a photo to view. Tap the photo to display the option icons.From this interface, you can start a

39Putting your smartphone in flight modeChapter 6: Advanced SettingsPutting your smartphone in flight modeYou can enter flight mode to turn off teleph

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40Comm. ManagerComm. ManagerYour smartphone features phone, Bluetooth and WLAN functions. This section will explain how to activate and set basic phon

41Adjusting connection settingsPhone connectionsOnce you have inserted a SIM card, your smartphone will automatically detect your network provider.For

42Adjusting connection settingsAdjusting Bluetooth settingsYou can use Bluetooth to exchange information between your smartphone and other mobile devi

43Phone settingsPhone settingsMany phone settings are automatically configured by your smartphone when you insert a SIM card. The device will communic

44Phone settings3. Specify whether to forward all calls or only under certain conditions. Tap the checkboxes to select the option you require and ente

45Managing your phonebookChoosing a ringtoneA profile contains settings for alert notification, device volume, ring type and tone. 1. Tap > Settin

46Managing your phonebookYou can choose to save contacts directly to your SIM card. This is useful if you use your SIM card with multiple phones and y

47Managing your phonebookCopying a contact from internal memory to the SIM cardNote: Copying a contact from internal memory to your SIM will only copy

48Connecting to a PC and installing softwareAssigning a ringtone and picture to specific contactsYou can assign a specific ringtone and picture to a p

49Acer SyncPlug the micro USB connector into your smartphone, then connect the USB connector into an available USB port on your computer.After a short

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50Acer Syncfrom these accounts, you will need to remove the existing account and replace it with another account.Adding a Google accountTo add a Googl

51Acer SyncNote: You have to choose at least one data type.Preference settingsSettings DescriptionAlbum Name The location where your photos will be up

52Other functions2. Tap Menu > Edit Profile to edit the data of your account and modify your preferences.3. Tap Menu > Delete Profile to remove

53Other functionsSetting a new appointment1. Tap > Calendar.2. Tap > New Appointment.3. Enter appointment information and reminder frequency.4

54Multimedia playbackTap Favorites in the Home screen and tap Internet Explorer to open the browser.To adjust your browser settings, tap > >

55Multimedia playback2. Locate the file to playback, and tap once to play it in Windows Media Player.SpinletsSpinlets gives you access to your favorit

56Multimedia playbackBrowsing genresTo browse the Gallery by genre, tap the Genres button on the bottom left corner of the screen. You will see a new

57Multimedia playbackExploring Spinlets widgetsWhen you select an album, you will see a Spinlet.To play the featured song, select the red Play button.

58Satellite Data UpdateStreaming MediaNote: This application may not be available in your region or for your language.Steaming Media allows you to vie

59Personalizing your smartphoneNote: All the following connections allow your smartphone to download the latest GPS data. If there is more than one co

6If any provision of this Agreement is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be contrary to law that provision will be enforced to the maximum

60Personalizing your smartphoneNaming your smartphoneYour smartphone uses a name to identify itself when connected to other computers. To specify a na

61Personalizing your smartphone2. Select to enable sounds for events or programs. You can also specify to enable sounds when tapping the screen or pre

62Personalizing your smartphoneManaging system certificatesSystem certificates are used to positively identify your smartphone to other systems. Tap

63Personalizing your smartphone2. Tap the Region, Number, Currency, Date and Time tabs to view information for your region. Adjust any if necessary.3.

64Updating your smartphoneConfiguring screen optionsYou can change orientation, align the screen, enable ClearType and adjust text size to make viewin

65Setting a scheduleyour computer and use your computer’s Internet connection to download the update. Install this update correctly by following the i

66Resetting your smartphoneClean bootWarning! You should only perform a clean boot when all other reset options have failed to restore your smartphone

67Using the headsetChapter 7: Accessories and TipsThis chapter shows you how to use accessories with your smartphone, as well as provide useful tips f

68Using your smartphone as a modem3. Tap the icon for your Bluetooth headset.4. Enter your headset passkey and tap OK or press the OK button.5. Tap Fi

69Using your smartphone as a modem8. Enter your ISP’s phone number. The number must begin with ‘*99#’. Click Next.9. Select one option from the Connec

7Table of ContentsEnd User Licence AgreementGetting to know your smartphoneFeatures and functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9O

70Inserting a microSD Cardhold Bluetooth to open the settings page. From the options listed, change your device’s visibility status to Discoverable.En

71FAQ, troubleshooting and error messagesAppendixFAQ, troubleshooting and error messagesThis section lists frequently asked questions that may arise d

72FAQ, troubleshooting and error messagesError messagesHeat The phone heats up when charging or making long duration calls.It is normal for the phone

73SpecificationsSpecificationsPerformance• Qualcomm MSM 7227, 600 MHz• System memory:• 256 MB of SDRAM• 512 MB of Flash ROM• Microsoft Windows Mobile

74SpecificationsUSB connector• Micro USB connector• USB Client• DC power-in (5 V, 1 A)Connectivity• Bluetooth 2.1+EDR• IEEE Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g WLAN• GSM

75Warnings and precautionsconstantly using the backlight or using power-demanding applications will shorten battery life between charges.Size and weig

76Warnings and precautionswhich may cause a short circuit or damage, and even a risk of explosion from the battery pack.CAUTION when listening to musi

77Warnings and precautionsit will eventually wear out. When the talk and standby times are noticeably shorter than normal, buy a new battery. Use only

78Warnings and precautionsReplacing the battery packYour smartphone uses lithium batteries. Replace the battery with the same type as that which came

79Warnings and precautionsstorage media near the device, because information stored on them may be erased.Medical devicesOperation of any radio transm

8Shooting a video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37Photo and video options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37C

80Warnings and precautionssystems, electronic speed control systems, and air bag systems. For more information, check with the manufacturer, or its re

81Emergency callsgas (such as propane or butane), and areas where the air contains chemicals or particles such as grain, dust or metal powders. Follow

82Disposal and recycling informationDisposal and recycling informationDo not throw this electronic device into the trash when discarding. To minimize

83Taking care of your smartphoneactual pen or pencil or other sharp object on the screen surface.2. DO NOT expose your smartphone to rain or moisture.

84Safety regulationsSafety regulationsLCD pixel statementThe LCD unit is produced with high-precision manufacturing techniques. Nevertheless, some pix

85Safety regulationsmay occur if earphones or headphones are used at high volume for prolonged periods of time.Wireless operation channels for differe

86Safety regulationsDepartments in which the use of the 2400 - 2483.5 MHz band is permitted with an EIRP of less than 100 mW indoors and less than 10

87Safety regulationsCertificate Information (SAR)This device meets the EU requirements (1999/519/EC) on the limitation of exposure of the general publ

88Safety regulationsNCC warningLithium-ion battery warningATTENZIONE! Rischio di esplosione della batteria se sostituita in modo errato. Sostituire la

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9Features and functionsGetting to know your smartphoneFeatures and functionsYour new smartphone is a multi-functional tool packed with intuitive featu

90Aacer syncadding a Google account ... 50managing your account ... 51settings ... 51synchronizing ...

91Rringtones ......... 45Ssafety regulations ...... 75screen options ....... 64SD card ....