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  • Page 1 Pharos 565 Series user manual...
  • Page 2 Pharos. Pharos provides this publication “as is” without warranty of any kind. This information could include technical inaccuracies or typographical errors.
  • Page 3 This is only the beginning. We are constantly enhancing and improving our user experience. For the latest information on what we’ve added and how it works, visit us online: http://www.pharosgps.com/...
  • Page 4 Safety Information Please read the following information carefully before you start using the Pharos 565 to avoid any damage caused by improper usage: • The device is not charged when you take it out of the box. It is recommended that you fully charge the battery before first use.
  • Page 5 • Do not expose the device to prolonged direct sunlight, or leave the device in a humid environment for extended periods of time, as this may cause damage to the device and battery. • Do not immerse the device in water. Never use the product in a wet location. •...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Chapter 1 | Overview 1.1 Introduction 1.2 Installing Battery and MicroSD Card 1.3 Battery Information 1.4 Turning On/Off the Device 1.5 Calibrating the Device 1.6 Resetting the Device Chapter 2 | Getting Started 2.1 Today Screen 2.2 Start Menu 2.3 Programs 2.4 Settings 2.5 Input Methods...
  • Page 7 Chapter 4 | Contacts and E-mails 4.1 Managing Contacts 4.2 Setting up E-mail Accounts Chapter 5 | Basic Applications 5.1 Calendar 5.2 Notes 5.3 Tasks 5.4 Working with Office Mobile Chapter 6 | Making Connections 6.1 Connection Center 6.2 Wi-Fi Data Connections 6.3 Bluetooth Connections 6.4 Infrared Connections 6.5 USB Connections...
  • Page 8 Chapter 7 | Other Applications 7.1 Browsing the Internet 7.2 Windows Live Messenger 7.3 Window Media 7.4 GPS 7.5 Adding or Removing a Program 7.6 Setting Password and Hint 7.7 Using Task Manager 7.8 Backup/Restore Appendix A.1 Specifications A.2 Regulatory Notices...

  • Page 9: Chapter 1 | Overview

    Chapter 1 | Overview...

  • Page 10: Introduction

    1.1 Introduction Hardware Overview Notification LED1 Notification LED2 Green: Wi-Fi on Red: Low Power Blue: Bluetooth on Orange: Charging Stylus Speaker Belt Holder 1 Back Cover Latch Touch Screen Back Cover Soft Key Soft Key Configurable Key * Configurable Key * Start Navigation Pad Belt Holder 2...
  • Page 11 IrDA Port (PTL565E) Stylus Barcode Scanner (PTL565S) Scan Key (PTL565S) Scan Key (PTL565S) Power Volume Up Earphone Jack Volume Down Configurable Key * Card Slot Reset 18pin IO Connector NOTE The availability of particular features and applications for the device may vary by the model that you purchased.

  • Page 12: Installing Battery And Microsd Card

    Accessories The product package includes: AC Adapter • USB Cable • Battery • Stylus • Getting Started Disc • Quick Start Guide • Warranty Card • Microsoft License Card • 1.2 Installing Battery and MicroSD Card Installing Battery 1. Hold the back cover lock latch and then slide the back cover as shown.
  • Page 13 2. Align the gold contacts of the battery with the corresponding conductors on the device, and then push the battery into place. 3. Push the battery latch on the back of the device upwards to lock the battery. 4. Close the cover making sure that it is securely in place.

  • Page 14: Battery Information

    Installing MicroSD Card Use a certified MicroSD card in this slot to expand the device’s storage memory. To install a MicroSD card, do the following: 1. Lift the cover of the MicroSD card slot on the side of the device. 2.
  • Page 15 Charge time (average): Charge by AC adaptor: 4 hours • Charge by USB port: 6 hours • Optimizing Power Performance You can set your display and backlight settings to time out after a short time in order to conserve the battery life. To change display settings, tap Start >...

  • Page 16: Turning On/Off The Device

    1.4 Turning On/Off the Device • When the device is off: press the Power key to turn on the device. • When the device is turned on: press the Power key to switch the device into sleep mode. • When the device is in sleep mode: press the Power key to wake up the device. •...

  • Page 17: Chapter 2 | Getting Started

    Chapter 2 | Getting Started...

  • Page 18: Today Screen

    2.1 Today Screen The Today screen is usually the first screen that appears when you turn on the device for the first time each day. It displays a summary of relevant information, shows you the system status and contains a list of shortcuts to programs. Notification Icons Start Menu Program Shortcuts...
  • Page 19 4. In Folder, select the folder that contains the picture you want to use. 5. In Type, select the file type of the picture. 6. Tap the file name of the picture you want to use. 7. Tap OK when finished. Locking the Device Locking the device turns off the functionality of touch screen and hardware keys.

  • Page 20: Start Menu

    Ringer on Battery full Ringer off Low battery Battery alert Ringer in vibration mode Extremely low battery Bluetooth Bluetooth headset detected Battery charging Alarm Wi-Fi connection in progress Data Connection is active Synchronization in progress Connection is not active Synchronization error 2.2 Start Menu The Start menu is accessible by tapping the Start icon at the top left of the screen or pressing the hardware Start key on the device.

  • Page 21: Programs

    Moving a Program On the Start menu, you can move your favorite programs, including programs in submenus, to the top of the list. The selected program will be moved to the upper-left position and existing item will be moved to the right one space. 1.
  • Page 22 Use this to search, browse, and buy programs created for Windows phones directly Marketplace from the Web. Messenger Send and receive instant messages with your Windows Live Messenger contacts. Microsoft My Use this to back up and share your photos, videos, and contacts to a password- protected Web portal.

  • Page 23: Settings

    2.4 Settings You can change the device’s settings to suit the way you work. Tap Start > Settings to view all available settings. Power Adjust settings to save battery power. Bluetooth Configure Bluetooth settings. Clock & Alarms Set the time, date, and alarm. Lock Set up a device lock to make your device securer.

  • Page 24: Input Methods

    Device Information Display information about device system, software, and hardware. Encryption Set encryption for storage cards. You can encrypt files as they are added to an optional storage card so that the files can only be read on the device. Error Reporting Enable or disable error reporting.
  • Page 25 Select “123” on the keyboard to enter symbols and numbers. • Select “CAP” on the keyboard to enter capital letters constantly. • Select “Shift” on the keyboard to enter a single capital letter. • NOTE To make the keys larger, tap the icon, tap the input selector arrow, and then tap Options. In the Input method list, select Keyboard, and then tap Larger Keys.
  • Page 26 Write letters in the text recognition area (the abc box on the left). • Write numbers and symbols in the numeric recognition area (the 123 box on the right). • To input symbols, tap any recognition area, text or numeric, once and write symbols. •...
  • Page 27 Hardware Keyboard In addition to the on-screen input methods, the device is equipped with a QWERTY keypad. Please see below for tips of using the QWERTY keypad. Shift Backspace/Delete Press the key once (showing on the Press the key to erase the letter to the left title bar) to capitalize the first letter you of the cursor.

  • Page 28: Clock & Alarms

    Corresponding letters/symbols for each character: à á â ä å æ ã ą ă Ò Ó Ô Õ Ö Ő Ø Œ À Á Â Ä Å Æ Ã Ą Ă þ ¶ ç ć ĉ © Þ ¶ Ç Ć Ĉ © ®...

  • Page 29: Personalizing The Device

    4. Tap to specify the sound and the type for this alarm. 5. Tap the desired days(s) of the week for the alarm. 6. Tap the time to set the time for the alarm. 2.7 Personalizing the Device Sound & Notifications You can enable sounds for events, notifications, screen taps and hardware buttons and specify the ring type and ring tone for an event.

  • Page 30: Replacing The Battery

    Changing Regional and Language Settings 1. Tap Start > Settings > System > Regional Settings. 2. On the Region tab, select your language and region. You can see the default style for displaying numbers, currency, dates, and times are changed according to your selection.

  • Page 31: Chapter 3 | Synchronizing Information

    Chapter 3 | Synchronizing Information...

  • Page 32: Installing And Setting Up Activesync Or Wmdc

    ActiveSync and Window Mobile Device Center (WMDC) synchronize information on the device with information on you PC, Exchanger server, a mobile operator/Internet service, or a Windows Live Hotmail account. (ActiveSync works on computers that have the Windows XP operating systems while WMDC works on computers that have Windows Vista or Windows 7.) With ActiveSync or WMDC, you can access your music, photos, contacts, and e-mail no matter where you are.

  • Page 33: Synchronizing Information

    1. Follow the instruction on the Windows Mobile Getting Started Disc to install WMDC on your computer. 2. Connect the device to your computer through a USB cable, WMDC will start automatically. 3. On your computer, click Set up your device. 4.
  • Page 34 If you use Windows Vista or Windows 7, click Start > All Programs > Windows • Mobile Device Center, and then click Sync. 2. To stop synchronizing, click Stop. Changing Default Sync Settings ActiveSync and WMDC sync a limited amount of information by default to save storage space on the device.

  • Page 35: Synchronizing With Exchange Server

    3.3 Synchronizing with Exchange Server If you have a Microsoft Exchange account, you can set up the device to sync directly with it and access e-mail, calendar, and contact information from the Exchange Server. You will need to get the name of the server and the server domain name from your service provider or system administrator.

  • Page 36: Synchronizing Via Bluetooth

    Changing the Synchronization Schedule You can minimize the amount of time that you use your data connection by setting up a sync schedule for your e-mail. 1. Make sure that the device is disconnected from your computer. 2. Tap Start > ActiveSync > Menu > Schedule. 3.

  • Page 37: Synchronizing Via Infrared

    3.5 Synchronizing via Infrared To synchronize using infrared, you have to set up your infrared-enabled PC to receive an infrared beam. 1. Follow the instructions in ActiveSync or WMDC Help on your PC for setting up your PC to receive infrared beams. 2.

  • Page 38: Chapter 4 | Contacts And E-Mails

    Chapter 4 | Contacts and E-mails...

  • Page 39: Managing Contacts

    4.1 Managing Contacts A contact is a person, place, or organization that you want to communicate with from the device. You can store related information and assign a picture or a category to a contact. After that, you can easily e-mail or manage a contact from the contacts list. (If you set up Windows Live or Messenger on the device, your Messenger contacts will be merged with the on-device contact list.

  • Page 40: Setting Up E-Mail Accounts

    Creating a Contact Group After setting up contact groups, you can send many emails at a time by groups. 1. Tap Contact on the Today screen or tap Start > Contacts. 2. Tap New > E-mail Group. 3. Enter a group name, and then tap Add Member to add contacts to this group. 4.
  • Page 41 Setting up Synchronization with Microsoft Outlook To set up the account, you must obtain the names of the Exchange Server and the server domain from your service provider or system administrator. You must also know our Exchange user name and password. 1.
  • Page 42 4. Tap Accept. 5. If you do not want Windows Live options to appear on the Today screen, clear the Live Search bar and Window Live services check boxes, and then tap Next. 6. If you want to sync contacts and e-mails, select Store Windows Live contacts in your mobile phone’s contact list and Sync e-mail.
  • Page 43 Composing and Sending an E-mail 1. Tap Start > E-mail. 2. Scroll to and tap to open an e-mail account. 3. Tap Menu > New. This will bring up a new e-mail form. 4. Enter recipient e-mail address in the To, Cc and/or Bcc fields as necessary. To insert an e-mail address from your contacts, tap Menu >...
  • Page 44 Reading an E-mail Message 1. Tap Start > E-mail. 2. Scroll to and tap to open an e-mail account. 3. Make sure the folder drop-down menu says Inbox . If it doesn’t, tap the ▼ drop-down menu and select Inbox under this e-mail account. 4.

  • Page 45: Chapter 5 | Basic Applications

    Chapter 5 | Basic Applications...

  • Page 46: Calendar

    5.1 Calendar You can use the Calendar program to schedule appointments, including meetings and other events. You can also set the Calendar to remind you of appointments with a sound or a flashing light. If you use Outlook on your PC, you can create appointments in Outlook and sync them to the device.
  • Page 47 1. Tap Start > Calendar > Menu > View, and then select the view you want. You can view your calendar in the following layout: • Today’s agenda. • Appointments for the week. • Agenda for a specific date. • Appointments for the month. NOTE You can also cycle through the view by tapping Agenda, Day, Week, Month or Year on the menu bar.
  • Page 48 Changing the Default Calendar Settings 1. Tap Start > Calendar > Menu > Tools > Options. Do any of the following: • In Start in, select the calendar view you prefer. • To specify the first day of the week, in 1 day of week, tap Sunday or Monday.

  • Page 49: Notes

    5.2 Notes The Notes program helps you to quickly capture thoughts, questions, reminders, to-do lists and meeting notes. You can create handwritten and typed notes, record voice notes, covert handwritten notes to text for easy readability, and send notes to others.
  • Page 50 Creating a Note 1. Tap Start > Notes. 2. Tap New and enter text. If you want to change the input mode, tap Menu > Draw to switch to a different mode. 3. Tap OK to save your note. NOTE Your note will be given a default name when you save it. To change the name, tap and hold the note in the note list and then tap Rename.

  • Page 51: Tasks

    5.3 Tasks You can use the Tasks program to keep track of things you need to do. A task can occur once or repeatedly (recurring). You can set reminders for your tasks and organize them by using categories. Creating a Task 1.
  • Page 52 Updating a Task 1. Tap Start > Task. 2. Open the task and then tap Edit. 3. Tap OK when finished making changes. Deleting a Task 1. Tap Start > Task. 2. Scroll to the task and then tap Menu > Delete Task. 3.

  • Page 53: Working With Office Mobile

    5.4 Working with Office Mobile You can view Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and PowerPoint files on the device by using the mobile versions of these applications. You can create notes containing various types of content including voice recording and pictures. Moreover, you can edit Word documents and Excel worksheets on the device.
  • Page 54 4. Enter a name and select the correct type for the new template. 5. In Folder, select Templates. 6. In Location, select Main memory. 7. Tap Save. NOTE To create documents or workbooks by using a template, tap Menu > Options from the program list, and then select the template.

  • Page 55: Chapter 6 | Making Connections

    Chapter 6 | Making Connections...

  • Page 56: Connection Center

    The device can connect to the Internet, to your computer, and to other devices and services. With an active connection on the device, you can browse the Web, download e-mails or use Windows Live Messenger. 6.1 Connection Center You can use Connection Center to quickly and easily turn your Bluetooth and Wi-Fi on or off.
  • Page 59 The device can connect to other Bluetooth-enabled devices such as computers, mobile devices, and Bluetooth-enabled accessories such as headsets and car kits. To use Bluetooth for beaming (exchanging) information, you have to turn on Bluetooth and establish a Bluetooth partnership between the device and the other device. Turning Bluetooth on or off 1.
  • Page 60 4. Select the device that you want to add and tap Next. If the device you are looking for does not appear in the list, tap Refresh. 5. In Passcode, enter an alphanumeric passcode between 1 and 16 characters, and then tap Next.

  • Page 61: Infrared Connections

    5. Tap the destination device. If the target device does not appear in the list, ensure that the device is turned on, discoverable, and within close range of the device. 6. Tap OK after the transfer is done. Setting up the Device as a Bluetooth Modem When the device is connected to your PC by using Bluetooth, You can connect your PC to the Internet by using the device’s networking capability.

  • Page 62: Usb Connections

    Beaming an Item 1. Refer to the previous section, set up the device to receive beams. 2. In Calendar, Contacts, Notes, Task, or Pictures, select an item that you want to beam. (In Calendar, for example, first open the appointment in Agenda view.) 3.
  • Page 63 Transferring Files 1. Connect the device to your PC with a USB cable. 2. On your PC, right-click Start, click Explorer, and then open the folder to or from which you want to copy or move a file. 3. Right-click the file that you want to copy or move, then click Copy or Cut. 4.

  • Page 64: Chapter 7 | Other Applications

    Chapter 7 | Other Applications...

  • Page 65: Browsing The Internet

    7.1 Browsing the Internet You can use Internet Explorer Mobile to browse the Internet once the device has connected to a Wi-Fi Network. To establish a Wi-Fi connection: 1. Tap Start > Settings > Connection > Connection Center. 2. Tap the Wi-Fi button (unless it already says “On”). The device will detect available Wi-Fi networks.
  • Page 66 Changing the Size of Text on Web Pages 1. Tap Start > Internet Explorer. 2. Tap Menu > View > Text Size, then select the size you want. Showing or Hiding Pictures on Web Pages 1. Tap Start > Internet Explorer. 2.

  • Page 67: Windows Live Messenger

    Managing the Favorites List 1. Tap Start > Internet Explorer. 2. Go to the page you want to add, then tap Favorites ( ) on the menu bar. 3. Do any one or combination of the following steps: • Tap to add the web page.
  • Page 68 Adding/Deleting a Window Live Messenger Contact 1. Sign in to Windows Live Messenger. 2. Do any of the fowllowing steps: • To add a contact, tap Menu > Add New Contact and then follow the on-screen instructions. • To delete a contact, tap and hold the contact name in the Window Live contact list, tap View contact’s info >...

  • Page 69: Window Media

    7.3 Window Media The device comes with Windows Media Player pre-loaded, which allows you to play digital audio and video files stored locally or on a network. Transferring Music and Videos to the Device If you want to store the media files to a storage card, insert a MicroSD card in the device before connecting the device to a PC.
  • Page 70 c. Tap Library > Storage Card if the files are stored in the MicroSD card. Otherwise, skip this step. d. Tap Menu > Update Library. e. Tap Done when update is completed. Playing Media Files on the Device 1. Tap Start > Window Media. 2.

  • Page 71: Gps

    A GPS (Global Positioning System) signal receiver is built in the device. You have to install mapping software such as Pharos Smart Navigator on the device to start navigating. Please follow the instructions of your mapping software to install it and use the navigation functions.

  • Page 72: Adding Or Removing A Program

    • GPS should not be used for precise location measurement. It can only be used as a navigation aid. • Do not turn on the car engine when the device is connected to the car charger (not included in the package) as this may damage the device. •...

  • Page 73: Setting Password And Hint

    7.6 Setting Password and Hint You can set a password to protect the device data. Once the password is set, the device will require it to turn on and to wake up from a predetermined amount of idle time. 1. Tap Start > Settings > Lock. (If there is an existing device lock and you want to change it, enter the device lock password and then tap Unlock.) 2.

  • Page 74: Backup/Restore

    7.8 Backup/Restore It is advisable to make backups for your device data regularly in case important data is accidentally lost or damaged. You can backup the device’s data and files to the device storage or compatible memory card, and then restore your data from those backup copies as needed.
  • Page 75 Restoring Data 1. Tap Start > Backup Manager. 2. Tap the Restore icon in the right. 3. Select the file that you want to restore to the device. Tap Next. 4. Select whether to overwrite the data, and then tap Start. 5.

  • Page 76: Appendix

    Appendix...

  • Page 77: Specifications

    A.1 Specifications Marvell PXA310 624MHz Processor Operation System Windows Mobile® 6.5 Classic ROM: 512MB Memory RAM: 256MB 145.5mm(L)x79mm(W)x26.1mm(H) Dimension Weight 300g with battery 3.5" TFT LCD screen with 240x320 resolution Display SiRF III Bluetooth (2.0 compliant EDR) Connectivity Wi-Fi (802.11 a/b/g compliant) USB (2.0 client) Rechargeable Li-lon Polymer 3.7V battery Battery...
  • Page 79 Hungary Liechtenstein Ireland Norway Italy Switzerland Latvia Bulgaria Lithuania Rmonnia Luxembourg Turkey Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement 15.21 You are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the part responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. 15.105(b) 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.
  • Page 80 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 2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement: For body worn operation, this phone has been tested and meets FCC RF exposure guidelines when used with an accessory that contains no metal and that positions...

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