Acer v200 Series User Manual

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Acer v200 Series Travel Companion User Manual ...

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ENEN Copyright © 2007. Acer Incorporated. All Rights Reserved. Acer v200 Series User Manual Original Issue: January 2007 Acer and the Acer logo are registered trademarks of Acer Inc. Other products or system names appearing in this document are trad...

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Contents 1 ENEN Acer v200 Series Travel Companion feature highlights 1 Unpack the Acer v200 Series Travel Companion 2 First things first 5 System tour 5 Front and Rear panels 5 Left and Right panels 6 Top and Bottom panels 7 Car Mount Kit 8 Acer...

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1 ENEN Acer v200 Series Travel Companion feature highlights No more fumbling with wieldy, outdated paper maps. No more sheepish "I think I'm lost" expression. And most definitely, no more going in circles finding that particula...

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2 ENEN Unpack the Acer v200 Series Travel Companion Thank you for purchasing the Acer v200 Series Travel Companion. The Acer v200 Series Travel Companion box contains all of the items listed below. • Acer v200 Series Travel Companion unit �...

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3 ENEN • Map SD card • Acer v200 Series Travel Companion Starter Guide • Acer v200 Series Travel Companion Warranty Booklet • Navigation software Quick Starter Guide • Navigation software CD Optional accessories: Some optional accesso...

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4 ENEN details on how to use the GNS TMC function, see your navigation software for more information. This function is only available to model v210 only. Report any product defects or missing items to the place of purchase immediately. Save the ...

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5 ENEN First things first This section describes the hardware interface of the Acer v200 Series Travel Companion and its peripherals. Instructions for setting up the device and some basic system operations are also discussed. System tour This ...

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6 ENEN Note: For more information on how to use your Acer v200 Series Travel Companion in navigation mode, refer to the Navigation software Quick Starter Guide or the Navigation software User's Guide (located in the Navigation software CD)....

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7 ENEN Top and Bottom panels No. Label Description 1 mini USB connector Connects your device to a car charger to charge the built-in battery. 2 Earphone jack Connects to audio line-out devices (earphones). 3 Slots for car cradle Connects...

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8 ENEN Car Mount Kit The Car Mount Kit consists of the car pedestal and the car cradle. No. Label Description 1 Cradle Connects the car pedestal to the car cradle. 2 Adjustment joint Can be adjusted in eight directions. 3 Flexible rod Can be adju...

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9 ENEN Acer v200 Series Travel Companion setup Using your new Acer v200 Series Travel Companion is a snap. Unpack, mount, turn on, and you're ready to go. Perform the following easy installation tasks to start using the device straight ou...

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10 ENEN Some newer vehicle models may have a heat reflective shield embedded in the windshield. This may in some cases obstruct the GPS signal reception. If you encounter this problem in your vehicle, you need to purchase an external GPS antenna...

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11 ENEN Car mount kit installation reminders Install the Car pedestal on the surface of your vehicle: • That is smooth, flat and free of dirt and oil • Where the driver can easily view/reach it without taking his/her eyes off too far from ...

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12 ENEN 4 Insert the Map SD card into the device. 5 Dock the device on the car cradle. ...

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13 ENEN 6 After setting up the device on the Car pedestal, connect the car charger. If the car engine is turned off, you may be required to switch the vehicle ignition back into the Accessories position. Consult your vehicle owner's manua...

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14 ENEN Acer v200 Series Travel Companion fundamentals This section describes basic hardware procedures in using your Acer v200 Series Travel Companion. Information on the device's command interface is also discussed. Hardware interface ...

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15 ENEN To remove a storage card: Hold the device securely; then push against the top of the card, as if you were pushing it further into the slot, letting the card spring out. An audible system sound will signal that the card has been release...

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16 ENEN Charging your Acer v200 Series For initial use, you need to charge your Acer v200 Series for 4 hours. Normally, you can use your Acer v200 Series for 3 straight hours of operation before you need to recharge the battery. Charging using th...

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17 ENEN System maintenance and user support This section contains information regarding system usage, maintenance, and troubleshooting. Lists of frequently asked questions (FAQs) and user support contact information are also provided for refere...

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18 ENEN device is not in use, protect it from theft and extreme heat by storing it in an unobtrusive location, away from direct sunlight. • Your device is not a toy. Never allow children to play with your device. • Never touch the liquid tha...

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19 ENEN Storage precautions • Do not store your device anywhere it may be exposed to water or in conditions of high humidity. • When the device is not in use for an extended period of time, bring it indoors and store it in some location wi...

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20 ENEN Troubleshooting your Acer v200 Series Travel Companion Resetting your Acer v200 Series You may have to perform a reset if your Acer v200 Series no longer responds to the buttons on the screen. Performing a soft reset A soft reset allows ...

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21 ENEN Performing a hard reset A hard reset will erase the time and date in your Acer v200 Series. The device will take a little longer to reboot when you do a hard reset. The device will then sync with the GPS time after receiving the GPS sig...

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22 ENEN FAQs This section lists down frequently asked questions that may arise during the use of your Acer v200 Series Travel Companion, and gives easy answer and solutions to these questions. Why is there no sound coming from the device? • If...

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23 ENEN Customer support Technical assistance If you encounter a problem with your Acer v200 Series Travel Companion, review the following first: • “FAQs” section • Latest Acer v200 Series Travel Companion User’s Guide on your regional...

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24 ENEN System specifications This chapter lists the features and operating specifications of the Acer v200 Series Travel Companion. Performance • Centrality 300 MHz 32-bit RISC • System memory: • 64 MB SDRAM • 64 MB NAND Flash ROM • M...

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25 ENEN Design and ergonomics • Thin, light and stylish design • Special keys and buttons • Power switch • Volume control switch • Software reset button • Battery switch Environmental specifications Temperature: • Operating: 0° to...

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26 ENEN Information for your safety and comfort Safety instructions Read these instructions carefully. Keep this document for future reference. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. Turning the product off before cleaning Un...

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27 ENEN Using electrical power • This product should be operated from the type of power indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power available, consult your dealer or local power company. • Do not allow anything ...

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28 ENEN Mounting on a Car Extreme care must be taken when mounting ACER v200 on a car. Read the description in "To set up the device on your vehicle:" on page 11 carefully before mounting. ACER v200 shall be mounted in compliance with t...

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29 ENEN • pain, swelling or throbbing • stiffness or tightness • coldness or weakness If you have these symptoms, or any other recurring or persistent discomfort and/or pain related to computer use, consult a physician immediately and inf...

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30 ENEN Note: For more information, please refer to "Appendix A: Regulation & safety notices" on page 31. ...

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Appendix A: Regulation & safety notices FCC notice 31 ENEN Appendix A: Regulation & safety notices This appendix lists the general notices of your PDA. FCC notice This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B...

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Appendix A: Regulation & safety notices FCC notice 32 ENEN Operation conditions This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and...

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Appendix A: Regulation & safety notices Federal Communications Comission Declaration of Conformity 33 ENEN Federal Communications Comission Declaration of Conformity This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to th...

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Appendix A: Regulation & safety notices Federal Communications Comission Declaration of Conformity 34 ENEN Acer Computer (Shanghai) Limited 3F No. 168 Xizang medium road Huangpu District, Shanghai, China ,, Declaration of Conformity Acer ...

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1 ENEN Index B back-up your SD card 14 C Car Mount kit 8 customer support 23 F Features audio 24 battery pack 24 connectivity 24 display 24 expansion 24 R Resetting 20 S system tour front and real panels 5 left and right panels 6 top and bottom p...