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Safety Information Please read the following information carefully before you start using the Pharos 585 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.
1.2 Installing Battery and Micro-SD Card Installing Battery Rotate the back cover knob to the un-lock position (see Picture 1) and then remove the battery cover. Picture 1 There are 2 card slots at the top side of battery compartment, the SD Card slot is located on the left side and the SIM Card slot is located on the right side.
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Charging the Battery 1. Insert the battery into Pharos 2. Do one of the following steps: Connect the device to a power outlet using the AC adapter. • Connect the device to a PC with the USB Cable • When charging normally the top right corner will display charging status.
1.4 Turning On/Off the Device When the device is powered off, press and hold the Power key for 3~5 seconds to turn on the device. • • When the device is turned on, press the Power key to switch the device into sleep mode. •...
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.
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 on the file name of the picture you want to use. 7. Tap on OK when finished. Locking the Device Locking the device turns off the functionality of touch screen and hardware keys.
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.
2.4 Settings You can change the device’s settings to suit the way you work. Tap Start > Settings to view all available settings. 2.5 Input Methods The device offers one text input method: Keyboard method. This method is only available on screens where you can enter text.
Keyboard You can enter text and numbers by tapping on the keyboard displayed on the screen. 1. In a program, tap the keyboard icon ( ) at the bottom of the screen. 2. Enter text and numbers by tapping keys on the on-screen keyboard or do any of the following: Select “123”...
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2. On the Region tab select your region. You can see the default style for displaying numbers, currency, dates, and times are changed according to your selection. 3. To change other settings, tap a tab and make the changes you want. 4.
ActiveSync and Window Mobile Device Center (WMDC) synchronize information on the device with information on your 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.
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. You can change amount of information that is synchronized by performing the following steps: 1.
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support ActiveSync. 3. On the device, tap on Start > ActiveSync > Menu > Connect via Bluetooth. 4. Make sure the device and your computer are within close range. If this is the first time you have connected to your computer via Bluetooth, you must complete the Bluetooth wizard on the device and set up a Bluetooth partnership with your computer before synchronizing.
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.
Deleting a Contact 1. Tap on Start > Contacts on the screen. 2. Scroll to the contact you want to delete. 3. Tap Menu icon at the bottom bar > Delete Contact. 4. Tap Yes to confirm. 4.2 Setting up E-mail Accounts The device can have multiple e-mail accounts at the same time.
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to sync your e-mail with that account. 1. Tap on Start > E-mail > Setup E-mail. 2. Enter your e-mail address and password, select Save password, and then tap Next. 3. To get e-mail server settings automatically, select Try to get e-mail settings automatically from the Internet. Tap Next.
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. If you use Outlook on your PC, you can create appointments in Outlook and sync them to the device.
Responding to an Outlook Meeting Request You can receive and respond to Microsoft Outlook meeting requests with the device just like the way you work with Outlook meeting requests on your computer. The next time you synchronize, the meeting will be added to your computer’s Outlook calendar.
Creating a Note S t a r t S t a r t N o t e s N o t e s S t a r t S t a r t N o t e s N o t e s 1 .
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3. Tap OK to save the task. You can see your tasks are displayed in a task list. Overdue tasks are displayed in red. NOTE: To mark a task as complete, check the box next to the task. Clear the check box if you want to reopen it. If you use Outlook on your computer, you can synchronize tasks between the device and your computer to keep your task list up to date in both locations.
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.
5.5 Internet Sharing With Internet Sharing, you can connect your PC or notebook to the Internet by using the device’s networking capability. NOTE: Please remember to install a valid SIM Card and establish a GPRS or dial-up connection before using Internet Sharing.
Display temperature, Unit: Fahrenheit °F Select Pressure: the device will display current pressure unit is hPa. 1hPa=100Pa Select Altitude: the device will display current relative altitude, unit is M Note Tapping on the “Reset” button will set the current position height as 0m. After this, the displayed height is the relative height by comparing it with the current position. 5.7 Compass The compass provides current orientation information.
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Picture 1 It is required to calibrate the Compass for the first time. Or if you are using the Compass in a new environment. It is required to calibrate the Compass for the first time. Or if you are using the Compass in a new environment. It is required to calibrate the Compass for the first time.
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The Calibration process is now complete. The Calibration process is now complete. You will now be able to use the Compass. You will now be able to use the Compass. You will be automatically redirected to the Compass screen. You will be automatically redirected to the Compass screen. Page | 36...
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. Connection Center is useful when you need to reduce battery consumption or if you use the device on an aircraft.
1. Refer to the previous section to turn on Wi-Fi. 2. Tap Start > Settings > Connections > WLAN. 3. On Wireless tab, you can see currently available wireless networks. Select the connection that you want to edit, tap Menu > Edit. 4.
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NOTE After you turn Bluetooth on, the device will remember this setting and turn it back on automatically whenever the device is on. To save battery power, please turn off Bluetooth after beaming information. Making the Device Visible to Other Devices After you turn Bluetooth on, the device can detect other devices that use Bluetooth, but they will be unable to detect the device unless you have made the device visible.
1. Tap on Start > Settings > Bluetooth. 2. On the Mode tab, select Turn on Bluetooth. 3. Select an item you want to beam. For example, open a task in Tasks. 4. Tap Menu > Beam. 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.
7.1 Making a call The Phone Screen You will be able to see dial records and Contacts from the phone screen. To access the Phone Screen, do any of the following Select Phone on the Today Screen • Select Start > Phone •...
Making a Call from Contacts 1. Tap on the Keypad Icon to show all Contacts on the Smart Dial screen. 2. Tap on the desired contact in the list and then tap on the number you want to dial. 7.2 Receiving/ rejecting a call When you receive a phone call, you have the option to answer it or ignore it.
7.3 End a call Press the End button to end a call 7.4 Check for missed call From the Today screen, tap on the status bar and tap on missed call icon. Page | 45...
8.1 Browsing the Internet You can use Internet Explorer Mobile to browse the Internet once the device has connected to Wi-Fi Network or GPRS Network. To establish a Wi-Fi connection, refer to the steps in 6.2 of this manual. To establish a GPRS network connection, you can check the steps in 6.3 of this manual. To browse a Web page: 1.
5. A new message will be created with the page address inserted in the message body. Choose a recipient, enter any accompanying message and then tap Send. Clearing History, Cookies, or Temporary Files 1. Tap on Start > Internet Explorer. 2.
b. Tap Menu > Library > My Device. c. Tap Library > Storage Card if the files are stored in the Micro-SD card. Otherwise, skip this step. d. Tap Menu > Update Library. e. Tap Done when update is completed. Playing Media Files on the Device 1.
• Make sure there are no wireless communication products (e.g. radar-detecting devices and mobile phones) nearby since these products may cause unstable signal reception. • Connect an external Bluetooth GPS receiver (not included in the package) to the device in order to enhance the reception.
9.1 Overview The built-in Camera application allows you to use the camera /microphone to capture videos and images. Your camera offers the following features and much more. Single image capture Time controlled capture Video capture Quality, size and file format options Special effects and image properties To open the camera, click on Start –...
Picture 1 9.2 Settings and Options 9.2.1 Picture Settings Normal: Take photo one by one Burst: Continuous shooting Timer: Timing taking picture (View Picture 2) Picture 2 9.2.2 Brightness Click on Menu – Brightness, select the brightness that you require (View Picture 3) Page | 53...
Picture 3 9.2.3 Resolution Click on Menu – Resolution to set the resolution of your photos (View Picture 4) Picture 4 9.2.4 Zoom Click on Menu – Zoom to set the parameters (View Picture 5) Picture 5 Page | 54...
9.2.5 White Balance There are 4 white balance configurations that you can select from; Auto; Incandescent; Fluorescent; Daylight Click on Menu – White Balance – select your preferred configuration (View Picture 6) Picture 6 9.2.6 Save Location You will be able to save your pictures to the main memory or storage card of your device. Please follow the procedures below to save your pictures.
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 ( ) 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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please contact your local government office, household waste disposal service, the retailer from where you purchased the equipment, or the manufacturer of the equipment. RoHS Compliance This product is in compliance with Directive 2002/95/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 January 2003, on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS) and its amendment.