Socket SoMo 650 Quick Start Manual

Quick Start Guide
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SoMo 650 Handheld Computer
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STEP 1: Install the Battery

1. Remove the battery cover of the SoMo 650. Press the release button on
the bottom of the battery cover and use the thumb of your opposite
hand to slide the battery cover off the SoMo 650.
2. Place the included battery into the battery compartment, so that the
battery's bar code label is face up. Put the battery cover back on.

STEP 2: Charge the Device

1. Connect the AC adapter to the DC-in connector on the left side of the
device. Alternatively, you can use the cradle, if included with your
version of the SoMo 650.
2. Plug the AC adapter into a suitable wall socket. The SoMo 650 should
charge for 4 hours before first use. While charging, the power LED will
be red. When charging is complete, it will change to green.

STEP 3: Set up the SoMo 650

1. Slide the hold switch on the left side (#21 in the diagram) up to the
unlocked position. IMPORTANT! Slide the switch up, or the
device will not work!
2. Turn on the device by pressing the power button above the screen.
3. Follow the onscreen instructions to set up your SoMo 650.
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1. tylus holder, stylus
2. SD (Secure Digital)/SDIO/MMC
(Multimedia Card) card slot
3. CF (CompactFlash) card slot
4. Charging/communication port
5. Soft reset button

Package Contents

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SoMo 650 handheld computer
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Lithium-ion battery
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USB sync/power cable
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AC adapter
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2 rubber screw caps
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CD with software and documentation
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Sync/charging cradle (650-M only)
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2.5 mm to 3.5 mm audio headset adapter (650-M only)
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Audio headset with microphone (650-M only)
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Belt carrying case (650-M only)

STEP 4: Install Synchronization Software

IMPORTANT! If your host PC runs Windows Vista, do not
install ActiveSync from the CD, as described below. Install
the Windows Mobile Device Center, available free online:
w ww.microsoft.com/windowsmobile/devicecenter.mspx
If you already have ActiveSync on your host PC, you may need to
upgrade to a more recent version, depending on the Windows
Mobile version on your SoMo 650.
1. Close any programs running on your computer.
2. Insert the SoMo 650 Getting Started CD into the computer's CD-
ROM drive. The welcome page will appear. Click Next.
3. Follow the instructions to install Microsoft ActiveSync.
4. After installation, the ActiveSync icon will appear in the
lower right corner of your PC.

STEP 5: Connect the SoMo 650 to the Host PC

Connecting with the Sync Cable
Plug the USB sync cable into the connector on the bottom of your
SoMo 650. Plug the other end of the USB sync cable into a suitable
USB port on your computer. It is recommended that you also
connect the AC adapter .
Connecting with the Cradle
Use the USB sync cable to connect the cradle to a host PC. It is
recommended that you also connect the AC adapter into the cradle.
Insert the SoMo 650 into the cradle.
Cradles are available at: http://www.socketmobile.com/products/
6. Red/Green LED - alarm, battery
7. Blue/Green LED - Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
8. 3.5" TFT LCD touch screen
9. Calendar shortcut button
10. Messaging shortcut button
11. 5-way navigation button
12. Speaker
13. Today screen shortcut button
14. Contacts shortcut button
15. Power button
16. Speaker
17. Battery cover
18. Battery cover release
19. Hands-free (headset/microphone)
connector
20. Left programmable application
button (default Voice Notes)
21. Hold switch (disables screen and
all buttons)
22. DC-in connector
23. Right programmable application
button (default radio manager)