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  • Page 2: Please Read Before Proceeding

    Some countries require full disclosure of recorded telephone conversations, and stipulate that you must inform the person with whom you are speaking that the conversation is being recorded. Always obey the relevant laws and regulations of your country when using the recording feature of your Dopod 818 Pro.

  • Page 3: Important Safety Precautions

    Important Safety Precautions When using this product, the safety precautions below must be taken to offset possible legal liabilities and damages. ELECTRICAL SAFETY This product is intended for use when supplied with power from the battery. Other usage may be dangerous and will invalidate any approval given to this product. SAFETY IN AIRCRAFTS Due to the possible interference caused by this product to an aircraft’s navigation system and its communications network, using this device’s phone function on board an airplane is...
  • Page 4 INTERFERENCE WITH MEDICAL EQUIPMENT FUNCTIONS This product may cause medical equipment to malfunction. The use of this device is forbidden in most hospitals and medical clinics. NONIONIZING RADIATION This product should be operated in the suggested normal condition only to ensure the radiative performance and safety of the interference.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Chapter 1 Getting Started About the SIM Card and Battery ............... 10 Starting Up ....................12 The Today Screen ..................14 Using the Programs ................... 16 Chapter 2 Entering and Searching Information Input Methods ..................... 20 Using the Keyboard ................... 21 Using Letter Recognizer ................
  • Page 6 Receiving a Call ..................38 Smart Dialing ....................38 In-call Options .................... 41 Additional Dialing Information ..............42 Chapter 4 Synchronizing Your Dopod 818 Pro Setting Up ActiveSync ................44 Synchronizing Information ................ 45 Synchronizing via Infrared and Bluetooth ..........47 Synchronizing Music, Video, and Pictures ..........
  • Page 7 Using Wi-Fi ....................74 Using Terminal Services Client ..............77 Chapter 7 Exchanging Messages and Using Outlook E-mail and Text Messages ................. 80 MMS Messages ................... 85 Pocket MSN Messenger ................90 Calendar ...................... 92 Contacts ...................... 93 Tasks ......................95 Notes ......................
  • Page 8 Appendix A.1 Regulatory Notices ................... 142 A.2 PC Requirement to Run ActiveSync 4.0 ..........146 A.3 Troubleshooting ..................147 A.4 Specifications ................... 153 Index...

  • Page 9: Chapter 1 Getting Started

    Chapter 1 Getting Started 1.1 About the SIM Card and Battery 1.2 Starting Up 1.3 The Today Screen 1.4 Using the Programs...

  • Page 10: About The Sim Card And Battery

    10 Getting started 1.1 About the SIM Card and Battery Always turn off your device before installing/replacing the battery and SIM card. Follow the instructions in the Quick Start Guide to install a GSM SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card provided by your local network service provider and to install the battery. The SIM card contains your phone number, service details, and phonebook/message memory.

  • Page 11: Charge The Battery

    Getting started 11 To check the battery power • Tap the battery level icon ( ) on the Today screen. • Alternatively, tap Start > Settings > Systems tab > Power. Power Information Charge the battery New batteries are shipped partially charged. Before you can use your device, you need to install and charge the battery.

  • Page 12: Starting Up

    12 Getting started 1.2 Starting Up Turn your device on and off To turn on your device, press the POWER button. When you turn on your device for the first time, you are asked to complete a calibration process. For more information, see “Calibrate the device”.

  • Page 13: Manage Screen Settings

    Getting started 13 Button Lock It is possible to lock the buttons on your device so that applications will not be accidentally launched when the device is in sleep mode. Once you enable this feature, only the POWER button can turn on your device. To lock buttons when device is in sleep mode •...

  • Page 14: The Today Screen

    14 Getting started 1.3 The Today Screen The Today screen displays important information, such as upcoming appointments and status indicators. You can tap a section on the screen to open the associated program. • To access the Today screen, tap Start > Today. •...
  • Page 15 Getting started 15 Indicators Following are some of the status icons that you may see on the device. Icon Description Icon Description Battery is fully charged Maximum signal strength. Battery power is very low No signal Battery charging Phone is turned off Sound on No phone service Sound off...

  • Page 16: Using The Programs

    16 Getting started The Start menu The Start menu, located at the top left corner of the Today screen, displays a list of programs. You can start a program by scrolling through the programs list and then pressing ENTER, or by tapping a program with the stylus. Tap to switch to the Today screen.

  • Page 17: Getting Started

    Getting started 17 Icon Description Comm Manager Allows you to manage the device’s connection (including Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and ActiveSync), and switch to ringer/vibration mode. Contacts Allows you to keep track of your friends and colleagues. Download Agent Provides information about the download status and the downloaded content from the Internet.
  • Page 18 18 Getting started Icon Description PowerPoint Mobile Lets you view PowerPoint slides and presentations. Search Enables you to search contacts, data, and other information on your device. SIM Manager Allows you to manage the contacts that are stored on your SIM card. You can also use this program to copy SIM contents to Contacts on your device.

  • Page 19: Chapter 2 Entering And Searching Information

    Chapter 2 Entering and Searching Information 2.1 Input Methods 2.2 Using the Keyboard 2.3 Using Letter Recognizer 2.4 Using Block Recognizer 2.5 Using Transcriber 2.6 Using Phone Pad 2.7 Drawing and Writing on the Screen 2.8 Recording a Note 2.9 Searching Information...

  • Page 20: Input Methods

    20 Entering and Searching Information 2.1 Input Methods When you start a program or select a field that requires text or numbers, the Input Panel automatically becomes available. The Input Panel provides access to the various input methods available on your device, including Block Recognizer, Keyboard, Letter Recognizer, Phone Pad, and Transcriber.

  • Page 21: Using The Keyboard

    Entering and Searching Information 21 2.2 Using the Keyboard The on-screen Keyboard is available when text entry is possible. You can enter text by tapping keys on the keyboard that are displayed on the screen. To enter text using the on-screen Keyboard In a program, tap the Input Selector arrow, and tap Keyboard.

  • Page 22: Using Block Recognizer

    22 Entering and Searching Information 2.4 Using Block Recognizer With Block Recognizer, you use a single stroke to write letters, numbers, symbols, and punctuation, which are then converted into typed text. To use Block Recognizer From a program, tap the Input Selector arrow, and tap Block Recognizer. Write characters, numbers, and symbols in the designated writing area.

  • Page 23: Transcriber Gestures

    Entering and Searching Information 23 To enter punctuation and symbols Transcriber comes with an on-screen keyboard that provides an easy way to add punctuation or a special symbol to existing text. • From a program, tap on the Transcriber toolbar. The keyboard remains visible until you tap the button again.

  • Page 24: The Transcriber Toolbar

    24 Entering and Searching Information Undo the last action. Do the gesture by drawing a line straight up and back down. Copy the selected text. Do the gesture by drawing a line from left to right and back. Cut the selected text. Do the gesture by drawing a line from right to left and back.

  • Page 25: Entering And Searching Information

    Entering and Searching Information 25 Change the character recognition mode. • a mode. This is the default for optimum handwriting recognition. • 123 mode. Numbers and some letters are allowed and the calculator is activated. • A mode. All letters are automatically capitalized. If you are in A or 123 mode, recognition returns automatically to the default mode once you lift the stylus.

  • Page 26: Using Phone Pad

    26 Entering and Searching Information 2.6 Using Phone Pad Phone Pad provides a flexible, alternate method for entering information. Using Phone Pad, you can easily switch between three input modes: T9, Multi-Tap, and Numeric, including a list of symbols for greater convenience. To start Phone Pad Start a program that accepts text input, such as Notes.

  • Page 27: Use T9 Input Mode

    Entering and Searching Information 27 Use T9 input mode By default, the device Phone Pad is in T9 mode. It is the easiest and most convenient way to enter text in English because it has the capability to enter text in alphanumeric format. As you tap alphanumeric keys on the keypad, T9 tries to automatically match the letters you have selected with the most likely completed word.
  • Page 28 28 Entering and Searching Information Use the Options screen You can customize various behaviors for Phone Pad, including the language database on the Options screen. To access the Phone Pad Options screen, do any of the following: • Tap and hold on the keypad.

  • Page 29: Drawing And Writing On The Screen

    Entering and Searching Information 29 2.7 Drawing and Writing on the Screen With your device, you can draw directly on the screen, or write on the screen and save notes in your own handwriting. To do this, you must set the input mode in Notes to Writing. If you prefer to use handwriting or frequently add drawings to your notes, you may find it helpful to set Writing as the default input mode.

  • Page 30: Recording A Note

    30 Entering and Searching Information Write your text on the screen. When finished, tap OK to return to the note list. Notes To select handwritten text, tap and hold next to the writing. As soon as dots appear, and before they form a complete circle, quickly drag across the writing.

  • Page 31: Searching Information

    Entering and Searching Information 31 If you are recording in an open note, an icon will appear in the note. If you are creating a stand-alone recording, the recording will appear in the note list. To quickly create a recording, press and hold the COMM MANAGER/RECORD button, then you can begin to record after a beep sound.
  • Page 32 32 Entering and Searching Information...

  • Page 33: Chapter 3 Using Phone Features

    Chapter 3 Using Phone Features 3.1 Using the Phone 3.2 Making a Call 3.3 Receiving a Call 3.4 Smart Dialing 3.5 In-call Options 3.6 Additional Dialing Information...

  • Page 34: Using The Phone

    34 Using Phone Features 3.1 Using the Phone Like a standard mobile phone, you can use your device to make, receive, and keep track of calls and send SMS/MMS messages. You can also dial directly from Contacts, and easily copy phonebook entries from your SIM card to Contacts on your device. The Phone screen From the Phone screen, you can access Call History, Speed Dial, and Phone settings.

  • Page 35: Adjust The Device Volume

    Using Phone Features 35 Adjust the device volume Tap the Speaker icon ( Under Volume, do the following: • Adjust the phone volume ( ) or device volume ( ) by moving the slider to the desired volume level. • Tap On, Vibrate, or Off to change both the system and ringer volume settings.

  • Page 36: Making A Call

    36 Using Phone Features 3.2 Making a Call With your device, you can make a call from Phone, Contacts, Speed Dial, Call History, and SIM Manager. Make a call from Phone Tap Start > Phone. On the Phone screen, tap the desired phone number, and tap the Talk button. Talk button Phone Screen If you tap a wrong number, tap the Back arrow (...

  • Page 37: Make A Call From Call History

    Using Phone Features 37 To choose one of the numbers of a contact to dial By default, the mobile telephone number (m) of a contact is dialed when you make a call from Contacts. However, you can specify that a different phone number is used instead. Tap Start >...

  • Page 38: Receiving A Call

    38 Using Phone Features Make a call from SIM Manager SIM Manager allows you to view the contents of your SIM card, transfer SIM phonebook entries to Contacts on your device, and make a call from your SIM card. To place a call to a SIM contact Tap Start >...
  • Page 39 Using Phone Features 39 Normal Panel Enlarged Panel Smart Dialing starts looking for numbers that match the sequence you have entered. Each time you tap an additional digit or delete a digit, the search is renewed and the result is re-displayed.

  • Page 40: Set Up Smart Dialing

    40 Using Phone Features Tap and hold the contact to pop up the shortcut menu • To send a text message to the selected contact, tap and hold the contact, and tap Send Text Message. To view or edit information associated with the selected contact, tap the contact’s name on the shortcut menu (applies only to entries stored in Contacts on your device).

  • Page 41: In-Call Options

    Using Phone Features 41 3.5 In-call Options To put a call on hold Your device notifies you when you have another incoming call, and gives you the choice of rejecting or accepting the call. If you are already on a call and accept the new call, you can choose to switch between the two callers, or set up a conference call between all three parties.

  • Page 42: Additional Dialing Information

    42 Using Phone Features To mute a call You can turn off the microphone during a call, so that you can hear the caller but the caller cannot hear you. • During a call, tap Mute. • When the microphone is turned off, the mute icon ( ) appears on the screen.

  • Page 43: Chapter 4 Synchronizing Your Dopod 818 Pro

    Chapter 4 Synchronizing Your Dopod 818 Pro 4.1 Setting Up ActiveSync 4.2 Synchronizing Information 4.3 Synchronizing via Infrared and Bluetooth 4.4 Synchronizing Music, Video, and Pictures...

  • Page 44: Setting Up Activesync

    44 Synchronizing Your Dopod 818 Pro 4.1 Setting Up ActiveSync ActiveSync synchronizes information on your device with information on your PC, such as Outlook content. ActiveSync can also synchronize over a wireless or cellular network with Microsoft Exchange Server, if your company or service provider is running Microsoft Exchange Server with Exchange ActiveSync.

  • Page 45: Synchronizing Information

    Synchronizing Your Dopod 818 Pro 45 4.2 Synchronizing Information When you connect your device to the PC using a USB or serial cable, an infrared connection, or a Bluetooth connection, ActiveSync will immediately synchronize. While your device is connected, ActiveSync synchronizes every time you make a change on either the PC or your device.
  • Page 46 46 Synchronizing Your Dopod 818 Pro To change which information is synchronized ActiveSync synchronizes a limited amount of information by default to save storage space on your device. You can change the amount of information that is synchronized by performing the following steps.

  • Page 47: Synchronizing Via Infrared And Bluetooth

    Synchronizing Your Dopod 818 Pro 47 4.3 Synchronizing via Infrared and Bluetooth You can connect your device to the PC to synchronize using the local wireless technologies, such as infrared (IR) and Bluetooth. These technologies have almost similar but slightly different requirements.

  • Page 48: Synchronizing Music, Video, And Pictures

    48 Synchronizing Your Dopod 818 Pro 4.4 Synchronizing Music, Video, and Pictures If you want to carry your music or other digital media with you along while you travel, ActiveSync works with Windows Media Player to synchronize music, video, and pictures with your device.

  • Page 49: Chapter 5 Managing Your Dopod 818 Pro

    Chapter 5 Managing Your Dopod 818 Pro 5.1 Personalizing Your Dopod 818 Pro 5.2 Adding and Removing Programs 5.3 Managing Memory 5.4 Backing Up Files 5.5 Protecting Your Dopod 818 Pro 5.6 Resetting Your Dopod 818 Pro...

  • Page 50: Personalizing Your Dopod 818 Pro

    50 Managing Your Dopod 818 Pro 5.1 Personalizing Your Dopod 818 Pro Customize the Today screen The Today screen shows your upcoming appointments, active tasks, and information about e-mail messages. You can customize the Today screen on your device. To customize the Today screen Tap Start >...

  • Page 51: Customize The Start Menu

    Managing Your Dopod 818 Pro 51 To set options for displaying tasks on the Today screen If you have a large number of tasks, you may want to specify the kind of tasks that are displayed on the Today screen.
  • Page 52 52 Managing Your Dopod 818 Pro Note The device name must begin with a letter, consist of letters from A to Z, numbers from 0 to 9, and cannot contain spaces. Use the underscore character to separate words. Set Date / Time / Language / Regional Options You can set up the correct date, time, language, and regional settings according to your use.

  • Page 53: Personal And System Settings

    Managing Your Dopod 818 Pro 53 The region you select determines which options will be available on the other tabs. To customize settings further, tap the appropriate tabs and select the desired options. Personal and system settings Your device may come with programs already assigned to hardware buttons. You can customize these buttons to open the programs you use most, or to perform certain shortcuts such as changing the screen orientation, opening the Today screen, or opening Input Panel.
  • Page 54 54 Managing Your Dopod 818 Pro To choose how to be notified about events or actions Tap Start > Settings > Personal tab > Sounds & Notifications. On the Sounds tab, choose how you want to be notified by selecting the appropriate check boxes.

  • Page 55: Phone Settings

    Managing Your Dopod 818 Pro 55 • Use the AC adapter to plug your device into external power whenever possible, especially when using an MMC/SD card or when using a modem or other peripherals. • Adjust the backlight settings. To adjust the brightness of the backlight on the Today screen.

  • Page 56: Phone Services

    56 Managing Your Dopod 818 Pro To change the ring type You can change the way that you are notified of incoming calls. For example, you can choose to be notified by a ring, a vibration, or a combination of both.

  • Page 57: Adding And Removing Programs

    Managing Your Dopod 818 Pro 57 To set preferred networks Tap Start > Settings > Phone > Network tab. By default, the Network selection field is set to Automatic. However, you can set it to Manual to choose your own network at any point of time.

  • Page 58: Managing Memory

    58 Managing Your Dopod 818 Pro to copy this program to your device. If you cannot find any installation instructions for the program, use ActiveSync to copy the program file to the Program Files folder on your device. To remove programs You can only remove programs that you installed.

  • Page 59: Backing Up Files

    Managing Your Dopod 818 Pro 59 • Delete unnecessary files. Tap Start > Programs > File Explorer. Tap and hold the file, and tap Delete. • Delete large files. To find your largest files, tap Start > Programs > Search. In the Type list, tap Larger than 64 KB, and tap Search.
  • Page 60 60 Managing Your Dopod 818 Pro Tap the folder list (labeled My Documents by default) and tap Storage Card. Tap Menu > Edit > Paste. To copy a file using ActiveSync Connect your device to the PC. In ActiveSync, click Explore, which opens the Mobile Device folder of your device.

  • Page 61: Protecting Your Dopod 818 Pro

    Managing Your Dopod 818 Pro 61 5.5 Protecting Your Dopod 818 Pro There are two kinds of protection that you can set for your device: • You can protect your SIM card from unauthorized use by assigning a PIN (personal identification number).

  • Page 62: Resetting Your Dopod 818 Pro

    62 Managing Your Dopod 818 Pro To change your password Tap Start > Settings > Personal tab > Password. You will be prompted to enter your current password. In the Password box, enter your new password. On the Hint tab, enter a phrase that will help you remember your new password, but doesn’t allow others to guess your password.
  • Page 63 Managing Your Dopod 818 Pro 63 To perform a soft reset • Use the stylus to lightly press and hold the RESET button on the bottom of your device. Your device restarts and displays the Today screen. RESET button Warning! Always turn off your device before performing a soft reset.
  • Page 64 64 Managing Your Dopod 818 Pro...

  • Page 65: Chapter 6 Getting Connected

    Chapter 6 Getting Connected 6.1 Connecting to the Internet 6.2 Internet Explorer 6.3 Using Comm Manager 6.4 Using Bluetooth 6.5 Using Wi-Fi 6.6 Using Terminal Services Client...

  • Page 66: Connecting To The Internet

    66 Getting Connected 6.1 Connecting to the Internet Your device is equipped with powerful networking functions that enable you to connect to the Internet through a General Packet Radio Service (GPRS) network or a Bluetooth modem. GPRS is a non-voice value-added service that allows information to be sent and received across a mobile telephone network.
  • Page 67 Getting Connected 67 To connect to a private network Obtain the following information from your network administrator: • Server phone number • User name • Password • Domain (If provided by an ISP or a network administrator) Tap Start > Settings > Connections tab > Connections. In My Work Network, follow the instructions for each type of connection.

  • Page 68: Internet Explorer

    68 Getting Connected 6.2 Internet Explorer Internet Explorer is a full-featured Internet browser, optimized for use on your device. To start Internet Explorer • Tap Start > Internet Explorer. To set a Home page In Internet Explorer Mobile, tap Menu > Tools > Options > General tab. Do one of the following: •...
  • Page 69 Getting Connected 69 To show or hide pictures on Web pages • In Internet Explorer Mobile, tap Menu > View > Show Pictures. A check mark next to Show Pictures indicates that pictures will be displayed on Web pages. To change how Web pages fill the screen In Internet Explorer Mobile, tap Menu >...

  • Page 70: Using Comm Manager

    70 Getting Connected To delete temporary Internet files Some Web content is stored as you view it to speed up the display of pages you frequently visit or have already seen. You may want to delete these files to free storage space. In Internet Explorer Mobile, tap Menu >...

  • Page 71: Using Bluetooth

    Getting Connected 71 For more information about the configuration settings for ActiveSync, see Chapter 4. See the following sections for details on using Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. 6.4 Using Bluetooth Bluetooth is a short-range wireless communications technology. Devices with Bluetooth capabilities can exchange information over a distance of about 10 meters without requiring a physical connection.

  • Page 72: Bluetooth Partnerships

    72 Getting Connected Bluetooth partnerships A Bluetooth partnership is a relationship that you create between your device and another Bluetooth-enabled device in order to exchange information in a secure manner. Creating a partnership between two devices involves entering the same passkey on both devices. Creating a partnership between two devices is a one-time process.

  • Page 73: Beam Information Using Bluetooth

    Getting Connected 73 To rename a Bluetooth partnership Tap Start > Settings > Connections tab > Bluetooth. Tap and hold the partnership on the Devices tab. On the shortcut menu, tap Edit. Enter a new name for the partnership. Tap Save. To delete a Bluetooth partnership Tap Start >...

  • Page 74: Using Wi-Fi

    74 Getting Connected In the Select a modem list, tap Bluetooth. Tap Next. If the device appears in the My Connections list, skip to step 11. If the device does not appear in the My Connections list, tap New Partnership, and follow the remaining steps.
  • Page 75 Getting Connected 75 On the Comm Manager screen, tap Settings > Wi-Fi Settings to configure the required settings. When the configuration is completed, you can connect to a Wi-Fi network using your device. You can also tap Start > Settings > Connections tab > Wireless LAN to open the Wireless LAN Settings screen.
  • Page 76 76 Getting Connected • Configure Wireless Networks screen. Tap Start > Settings > Connections tab > Network Cards. This screen displays the wireless networks currently available, and allows you to add new ones if available. Note Wi-Fi networks are self-discoverable, meaning that no additional steps are required for the phone to connect to a Wi-Fi network.

  • Page 77: Using Terminal Services Client

    Getting Connected 77 6.6 Using Terminal Services Client The Terminal Services Client allows you to log on to a PC running Terminal Services or Remote Desktop, and use all the resources available on that PC. For example, instead of running Word Mobile on your device, you can run the PC version of Word and access the .doc files available on that PC.
  • Page 78 78 Getting Connected Disconnect after ending a session From the Terminal Services Client screen on your device, tap Start > Shutdown. Tap Log Off.

  • Page 79: Chapter 7 Exchanging Messages And Using Outlook

    Chapter 7 Exchanging Messages and Using Outlook 7.1 E-mail and Text Messages 7.2 MMS Messages 7.3 Pocket MSN Messenger 7.4 Calendar 7.5 Contacts 7.6 Tasks 7.7 Notes...

  • Page 80: E-Mail And Text Messages

    80 Exchanging Messages and Using Outlook 7.1 E-mail and Text Messages Messaging is where all of your e-mail accounts and your text message account are located. You can send and receive Outlook e-mail, Internet e-mail through an Internet service provider (ISP), and text messages. You can also access e-mail from work using a VPN connection.
  • Page 81 Exchanging Messages and Using Outlook 81 Setting Description User name Enter the user name assigned to you by your ISP or network administrator. This is often the first part of your e-mail address, which appears before the at sign (@). Password Choose a strong password.
  • Page 82 82 Exchanging Messages and Using Outlook To compose and send a message In the message list, tap Menu > Switch Accounts and select an account. Tap New. Enter the e-mail address or text message address of one or more recipients, separating them with a semicolon.

  • Page 83: Downloading Messages

    Exchanging Messages and Using Outlook 83 To add an attachment to a message In a new message, tap Menu > Insert and tap the item you want to attach: Picture, Voice Note, or File. Select the file you want to attach, or record a voice note. To receive attachments An attachment sent with an e-mail message or downloaded from the server appears below the subject of the message.

  • Page 84: Managing Folders

    84 Exchanging Messages and Using Outlook (typically a work account), download messages through a remote e-mail server. For more information, see “To download messages from the server” later in this chapter. • Text messages are automatically received when phone is turned on. When your phone is turned off (in flight mode), messages are held by your service provider until the next time your phone is turned on.

  • Page 85: Mms Messages

    Exchanging Messages and Using Outlook 85 If you use a text message account, messages are stored in the Inbox folder. If you use a POP3 account and you move e-mail messages to a folder you created, the link is broken between the messages on the device and their copies on the e-mail server. The next time you connect, the e-mail server will detect that the messages are missing from the Inbox folder on the device and will delete them from the e-mail server.

  • Page 86: Change Mms Settings

    86 Exchanging Messages and Using Outlook Change MMS settings You can set options to keep track of your MMS messages, retrieve messages immediately, accept or reject messages, and request a delivery or read receipt. You can also specify a resolution for images you send, message delivery attempts, and set up a server to access messages.

  • Page 87: Create And Send Mms Messages

    Exchanging Messages and Using Outlook 87 • Retrieve messages immediately. Select this check box to download new messages automatically without being notified. (Typically, when you are connected to a network, you receive a notification whenever you receive a new message.) You can also choose to download messages when you are on your home network only.
  • Page 88 88 Exchanging Messages and Using Outlook In To, enter the recipient’s phone number or e-mail address directly, or tap To, Cc, or Bcc to choose a phone number or an e-mail address from Contacts. Enter a subject for your message. Tap the Insert icon ( ) to select and insert a photo or video clip.
  • Page 89 Exchanging Messages and Using Outlook 89 To create an MMS message from a template • Tap Edit > New from Template to compose a message using a predefined template. Note To save a message as a template, open the message and tap Edit > Save as Template. To add predefined text strings to an MMS message You can instantly add text to any slide from a list of predefined words or phrases, called Canned Text.

  • Page 90: Pocket Msn Messenger

    90 Exchanging Messages and Using Outlook • to quit selection and return to your MMS message. • To record a new audio clip and add it to your MMS message, tap . This activates the recording control mode. Tap to start recording, and to stop recording.
  • Page 91 Exchanging Messages and Using Outlook 91 To start MSN Messenger Tap Start > Programs > Pocket MSN. Tap MSN Messenger. To sign in or out • To sign in, tap anywhere on the MSN Messenger screen. Enter the e-mail address and password for your Passport or Hotmail account, and tap Sign In.

  • Page 92: Calendar

    92 Exchanging Messages and Using Outlook 7.4 Calendar Use Calendar to schedule appointments, including meetings and other events. Your appointments for the day can be displayed on the Today screen. If you use Outlook on your PC, you can synchronize appointments between your device and PC. You can also set Calendar to remind you of appointments with a sound or flashing light, for example.

  • Page 93: Contacts

    Exchanging Messages and Using Outlook 93 Note When attendees accept your meeting request, the meeting is automatically added to their schedules. When their response is sent back to you, your calendar is updated as well. To set a default reminder for all new appointments You can have a reminder automatically turned on for all new appointments you schedule.
  • Page 94 94 Exchanging Messages and Using Outlook Tap Menu > Edit and enter the changes. When finished, tap OK. To work with the contact list There are several ways to use and customize the contact list. Here are a few tips: Tap Start >...

  • Page 95: Tasks

    Exchanging Messages and Using Outlook 95 7.6 Tasks Use Tasks 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 you can organize them using categories.
  • Page 96 96 Exchanging Messages and Using Outlook To show start and due dates in the task list Tap Start > Programs > Tasks. Tap Menu > Options. Select the Show start and due dates check box. Tap OK. To locate a task When your list of tasks is long, you can display a subset of the tasks or sort the list to quickly find a specific task.

  • Page 97: Notes

    Exchanging Messages and Using Outlook 97 7.7 Notes Notes helps you to quickly capture thoughts, questions, reminders, to-do lists, and meeting notes. You can create handwritten and typed notes, record voice notes, convert handwritten notes to text for easy readability, and send notes to others. Entering information in Notes There are several ways to enter information in a note.
  • Page 98 98 Exchanging Messages and Using Outlook...

  • Page 99: Chapter 8 Experiencing Multimedia

    Chapter 8 Experiencing Multimedia 8.1 Using Camera 8.2 Using Pictures & Videos 8.3 Using Windows Media Player...

  • Page 100: Using Camera

    100 Experiencing Multimedia 8.1 Using Camera Taking photos and recording video clips along with audio is easy with your device’s built-in camera. Before capturing a photo or video clip, adjust the lens found at the back of the device to one of the following modes: Wide-angle mode - to take shots at normal range Macro mode - to take shots at close-up range...
  • Page 101 Experiencing Multimedia 101 Current capture mode The available capture modes of the camera are as follows: • Photo: Captures standard still images. • Video: Captures video clips, with or without accompanying audio. • MMS Video: Captures video clips suitable for sending via MMS. •...

  • Page 102: Use Shortcuts In Camera Mode

    102 Experiencing Multimedia Use shortcuts in Camera mode While in Camera mode, you can use the following buttons and icons on your device as a shortcut when performing operations. The ENTER button Press ENTER to take a picture when you are capturing still image. Press ENTER to start recording video;...

  • Page 103: Use Still Image Capture Modes

    Experiencing Multimedia 103 • Mode Switching button. Tapping the left/right arrow ( ) on the screen allows you to switch the capture mode. • Self-Time indicator. If the Self-Timer function is enabled, the timer icon ( ) will appear on the camera screen. When you press the ENTER button or CAMERA button to capture a still image, it starts to count down, and then captures a still image after the assigned time (5 seconds or 10 seconds).

  • Page 104: Use Mms Video Capture Mode

    104 Experiencing Multimedia Use MMS Video capture mode The MMS Video capture mode makes it convenient for you to capture a video file and then send it via MMS. Press ENTER or CAMERA to start recording a video clip (with audio if desired).

  • Page 105: Use Zooming

    Experiencing Multimedia 105 • View in Windows Media. In Video capture mode, tap to switch to Windows Media Player to play back the new video you just recorded. • Assign to Contacts. Tap to associate the photo to a selected contact. To access the Review screen On the Camera Settings screen, tap Tools >...
  • Page 106 106 Experiencing Multimedia Capture mode Capture size setting Zoom range Large (640 x 480) 1.0x to 2.0x Sport Medium (320 x 240) 1.0x to 4.0x Small (160 x 120) 1.0x to 10.0x Large (640 x 480) 1.0x to 2.0x Burst Medium (320 x 240) 1.0x to 4.0x Small (160 x 120)

  • Page 107: Use The Tools Menu

    Experiencing Multimedia 107 Setting Allows you to Capture mode Switch between different capture modes such as Photo, Video, Contacts Picture, and more. Capture format Select the desired file format. Capture size Select the desired size. Capture Select a capture frequency (in Sport or Burst mode). frequency Record limitation Specify the maximum time or file size for recording.
  • Page 108 108 Experiencing Multimedia The Option item Tap Tools > Options to display the Options screen with the following three tabs: • General tab. This tab includes the following options: • Disable shutter sound. Select this check box to disable all default sounds played while capturing a still image or recording a video clip.

  • Page 109: Using Pictures & Videos

    Experiencing Multimedia 109 • Self-Timer. Select the Self-Timer option for capturing images: Off, 5 seconds, or 10 seconds. Selecting 5 seconds or 10 seconds delays the capturing by the specified time after you press CAMERA or ENTER. • Video tab. The options in this tab are for configuring the settings of the captured video files.
  • Page 110 110 Experiencing Multimedia Note You can also copy pictures and video files from your PC to your device using a memory card. Insert the memory card into the memory card slot on your device, then copy the pictures and video files from your PC to the folder you created on the memory card. To view pictures Tap Start >...
  • Page 111 Experiencing Multimedia 111 Tap anywhere on the screen to display the Slide Show toolbar, which you can use to stop or pause the slide show, rotate the view, and more. Press NAVIGATION right or left to move forward or backward through the slides. To sort pictures and video clips If you store a large number of pictures or video clips on your device, you may find it helpful to sort them to quickly find a specific picture or clip.
  • Page 112 112 Experiencing Multimedia To set a picture as the Today screen background You can use a picture as the background on the Today screen. Tap Start > Programs > Pictures & Videos. Select the picture you want to set as the background. Tap Menu >...
  • Page 113 Experiencing Multimedia 113 To assign pictures to contacts You can assign a picture to a contact so that you can easily identify the contact at any point of time. Tap Start > Programs > Pictures & Videos. Select the picture you want to assign to a contact. Tap Menu >...

  • Page 114: Using Windows Media Player

    114 Experiencing Multimedia 8.3 Using Windows Media Player You can use Microsoft Windows Media Player 10 Mobile for Pocket PC to play digital audio and video files that are stored on your device or on a network, such as on a Web site. Using Windows Media Player, you can play both audio and video files.

  • Page 115: About The Screens And Menus

    Experiencing Multimedia 115 About the screens and menus Windows Media Player has three primary screens: • Playback screen. The default screen that displays the playback controls (such as Play, Pause, Next, Previous, and Volume) and the video window. You can change the appearance of this screen by choosing a different skin.

  • Page 116: Now Playing Screen Menu

    116 Experiencing Multimedia Now Playing screen menu On the Now Playing screen, the following commands appear on the Menu. This control Does this Library Displays the Library screen for you to choose a file to play. Move Up/Down Moves the selected item up/down in the playlist order. Remove from Deletes the selected item from the playlist.

  • Page 117: About Licenses And Protected Files

    Experiencing Multimedia 117 About licenses and protected files Some content (such as digital media files downloaded from the Internet, CD tracks, and videos) have associated licenses that protect them from being unlawfully distributed or shared. Licenses are created and managed by using digital rights management (DRM), which is the technology for securing content and managing its access rights.

  • Page 118: Accessibility For People With Disabilities

    118 Experiencing Multimedia Do one of the following: • In the URL box, enter a network address. • In the History box, tap a URL that you have previously used. Note To play an item on a network, you must be connected to a network. For more information about creating a remote connection between your device and a network, see Connections Help on your device.
  • Page 119 Experiencing Multimedia 119 Note The information in this section applies to users who license Microsoft products in the United States. If you obtained this product outside the United States, your package contains a subsidiary information card that you can use to contact your subsidiary about the products and services available in your area.
  • Page 120 120 Experiencing Multimedia...

  • Page 121: Chapter 9 Using Other Applications

    Chapter 9 Using Other Applications 9.1 Word Mobile 9.2 Excel Mobile 9.3 Viewing Slide Shows with PowerPoint Mobile 9.4 Using ClearVue PDF 9.5 Using MIDlet Manager 9.6 Using ZIP 9.7 Voice Commander...

  • Page 122: Word Mobile

    122 Using Other Applications 9.1 Word Mobile Word Mobile is a streamlined version of Microsoft Word. Word documents created on your PC can be opened and edited on your device. You can also create and edit documents and templates in Word Mobile and save them as *.doc, *.rtf, *.txt, and *.dot files. You can have only one document open at a time.
  • Page 123 Using Other Applications 123 • Password-protected files. Word Mobile does not support opening password- protected documents. You must first remove the password protection in Word on the PC if you want to view the document on the device. • Document protection. Word Mobile does not support displaying files that have been protected in Word on the PC.

  • Page 124: Excel Mobile

    124 Using Other Applications 9.2 Excel Mobile Excel Mobile makes it easy for you to open and edit Excel workbooks and templates created on your PC. You can also create new workbooks and templates on your device. Tips • Work in full-screen mode to see as much of your workbook as possible. •...

  • Page 125: Viewing Slide Shows With Powerpoint Mobile

    Using Other Applications 125 • Worksheet names. Names that reference worksheets within the same workbook are displayed accurately, but names that refer to other workbooks, arrays, for example, ={1;2;3;4}, array formulas, or intersection ranges are removed from the name list. If a name is removed from the list, it is left in formulas and functions, causing those formulas to be resolved as “#NAME?”...
  • Page 126 126 Using Other Applications To start a slide show presentation Tap Start > Programs > PowerPoint Mobile. In the presentation list, tap the slide show you want to view. Tap the current slide to advance to the next slide. If the presentation is set up as a timed slide show, slides will advance automatically. To stop a slide show •...

  • Page 127: Using Clearvue Pdf

    Using Other Applications 127 9.4 Using ClearVue PDF ClearVue PDF displays Portable Document Format (PDF) files. These files usually have a *.pdf file extension. To open a PDF file on your device Tap Start > Programs > ClearVue PDF. Tap File > Open to view a list of PDF files on your device. Tap the file you want to view.

  • Page 128: Using Midlet Manager

    128 Using Other Applications To enlarge or reduce the display size Open a pdf file you want to view. Tap Zoom. Select a predefined zoom ratio, or Page Width or Whole Page. Tap Custom to set an arbitrary zoom ratio. 9.5 Using MIDlet Manager MIDlets are Java applications that can run on mobile devices.
  • Page 129 Using Other Applications 129 To install MIDlets from a PC You can install the MIDlets/MIDlet suites on your device from a PC using the USB sync cable, infrared, or Bluetooth. MIDlets copied to your device are automatically saved in the My Documents folder.
  • Page 130 130 Using Other Applications Manage MIDlets/MIDlet suites You can organize the MIDlets into groups and define custom groups. You can also change the default settings for a MIDlet. To associate a MIDlet/MIDlet suite to a group If you installed several MIDlets/MIDlet suites to your device, you can categorize them into groups.
  • Page 131 Using Other Applications 131 To select a type of connection • Tap Menu > Choose Network Type on the MIDlet Manager screen, and select the type of connection that you will use for downloading MIDlets to your device. To configure MIDlet security You can adjust security settings for each MIDlet/MIDlet suite.

  • Page 132: Error Messages

    132 Using Other Applications Error messages The following is a list of error messages that you may receive while managing and using MIDlets/MIDlet suites on your device. Error Message Description Either RAM shortage, or insufficient space on the file There is not sufficient memory on your device. system Network out There is no network connection available.

  • Page 133: Using Zip

    Using Other Applications 133 9.6 Using ZIP This feature allows you to save memory and increase the storage capacity of your device by compressing files in the conventional ZIP format. You can view and extract archive files received from various sources. You can also create new *.zip files on your device. Start ZIP and Open .zip files You can use ZIP to either archive files or open an existing archive file on your device.
  • Page 134 134 Using Other Applications View Archive List screen The Archive List screen displays the *.zip files on your device in the order they are found. While adding files to an archive file, ZIP automatically compresses the files before adding them. On the Archive List screen, you can use the File menu and View menu.
  • Page 135 Using Other Applications 135 Manage a ZIP file After you open a ZIP file, you can either extract the file to a folder or location, or perform various tasks on the file. The icons on the toolbar of the ZIP screen also provide some of these functions.
  • Page 136 136 Using Other Applications • Action menu • Add. Lets you add files to the archive. • Extract. Lets you extract files from the archive to the folder of your choice. • Delete. Removes files from the archive. • Send via E-mail. Lets you send one or more files from the archive via e-mail. •...

  • Page 137: Voice Commander

    You can launch [Voice Commander] in three different ways: Tap [Start] > [Programs] > [Voice Commander] Voice Commander Button: Your Dopod 818 Pro has set Comm Manager as a hotkey. Long press your Comm Manager button to Launch Voice Commander.
  • Page 138 138 Using Other Applications • Voice Show Contact Usage: “Show <Contact> [at Home/at Work/at Mobile]” Example 1: “Show Eric Clapton” Example 2: “Show Eric Clapton at work” • Voice Digit Dial Usage: Digit Dial Example: Digit Dial (System: What number) 0229109088 •...
  • Page 139 Using Other Applications 139 As a result, you don’t have to record the name of your contacts beforehand (even though you could set your favorable voice tags) and dial to your contact easily. In addition, you could improve the accuracy of the digit dialer by tapping [Menu] > [Settings] >[Voice Commander Settings], going to Digit Trainer setting page and training a personal digit adaptation model.
  • Page 140 140 Using Other Applications...

  • Page 141: Appendix

    Appendix A.1 Regulatory Notices A.2 PC Requirement to Run ActiveSync 4.1 A.3 Troubleshooting A.4 Specifications...

  • Page 142: Regulatory Notices

    142 Appendix A.1 Regulatory Notices Regulatory Agency IDs For regulatory identification purposes, your product is assigned a model number of PM300. To ensure continued reliable and safe operation of your device, use only the accessories listed below with your PM300. The Battery Pack has been assigned a model number of PM16A.

  • Page 143: General Precautions

    Appendix 143 conditions for 2.4 GHz wideband transmission systems and 5 GHz high performance RLAN equipment. • ETSI EN 300 328 Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM); Wideband Transmission systems; data transmission equipment operating in the 2.4 GHz ISM band and using spread spectrum modulation techniques.
  • Page 144 144 Appendix • Damage requiring service Unplug the product from the electrical outlet and refer servicing to an authorized service technician or provider under the following conditions: • Liquid has been spilled or an object has fallen into the product. •...

  • Page 145: Safety Precautions For Power Supply Unit

    Appendix 145 Safety Precautions for Power Supply Unit • Use the correct external power source A product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the electrical ratings label. If you are not sure of the type of power source required, consult your authorized service provider or local power company.

  • Page 146: Pc Requirement To Run Activesync 4.0

    146 Appendix A.2 PC Requirement to Run ActiveSync 4.1 To connect your device to the PC, you must have Microsoft® ActiveSync® program installed on your PC. ActiveSync 4.1 is included in the Installation CD, which is compatible with the following operating systems and applications: •...

  • Page 147: Troubleshooting

    Appendix 147 A.3 Troubleshooting If you encounter any problems with your device, consult the following guide and try to solve these problems. If you are still having problems after reviewing these solutions, please contact your service provider. Power & Battery Problem Solutions I cannot turn on...
  • Page 148 148 Appendix ActiveSync Problem Solutions ActiveSync on • Make sure you have correctly installed the ActiveSync software found on the computer the Companion CD that came with your device and followed the instructions cannot detect my accordingly. Restart your device and/or PC and try again. device.
  • Page 149 Appendix 149 Connections & Bluetooth Problem Solutions I cannot connect • Make sure you have set up and connected to an Internet Service Provider. to the Internet. • Make sure the wireless connection to your service provider is switched on, Web surfing and that the signal is unobstructed.
  • Page 150 150 Appendix Operation Problem Solutions My device • You may have opened too many programs. To decrease the operation load operates slowly. of the device, you can terminate unneeded running programs. Tap Start > Settings > System tab > Memory > Running Programs. Select the program that can be closed then tap Stop.

  • Page 151: Windows Media Player

    Appendix 151 Windows Media Player Problem Solutions I cannot move Use File Explorer to move the file around the device. a file from one folder to another in Windows Media Player. What type of • Video formats supported: *.wmv, *.asf, *.mp4, *.avi. extension files •...
  • Page 152 152 Appendix Phone Problem Solutions My device cannot • Your location may not be within network coverage area. Move to the dial out or coverage area and try again. receive calls. • Make sure the phone is not in Flight Mode. Tap the Antenna icon and turn off the Flight Mode.

  • Page 153: Specifications

    Appendix 153 A.4 Specifications System Information Processor TI OMAP 850 Memory - ROM : 128 MB - RAM : 64 MB DDR SDRAM Operating Windows Mobile Version 5.0 System Display LCD Type 2.8” transflective TFT-LCD with backlight LEDs, touch-sensitive screen Resolution 240 x 320 with 65,536 colors Alignment...
  • Page 154 154 Appendix Controls and Lights Navigation • 5-way Navigation Control Buttons • Two program buttons : CAMERA, COMM MANAGER/RECORD • Two phone functions : TALK and END • START MENU button • OK button • Two soft keys • Volume Controller •...

  • Page 155: Index

    Index...
  • Page 156 156 Index Conference call 41 Configuring MIDlet Security 131 Accessibility 118 Configuring MMS message settings 86 ActiveSync 44 Connect to private network 67 Adding and Removing Programs 57 Connect to Terminal Server 77 Adding Canned text 89 Contacts 93 Appointment search 31 Contacts search 31 Audio 154 Controls &...
  • Page 157 Index 157 Favorites, transferring from PC 68 Mail search 31 Favorites (Internet Explorer) 68 Managing Memory 58 Flight mode 34 Managing MIDlets/MIDlet suites 130 Managing ZIP files 135 Media synchronization settings 48 MIDlet Manager 128 Handwriting 29 MMS 85 Help search 31 MMS, inserting audio 89 History list (Internet Explorer) 69 MMS settings 86...
  • Page 158 158 Index Personal and system settings 53 Sorting pictures & videos 111 Phone Pad Options screen 28 Specifications 153 Phone settings 55 Starting Up 12 Pictures, on Web pages 69 Still image capture modes 103 Pictures & Videos 109 Synchronizing Information 45 PIN 34, 61 Synchronizing music, video, and pictures 48 Playback screen 115...
  • Page 159 Index 159 Video capture mode 103 Viewing Archive List Screen 134 Viewing MMS messages 90 Viewing pictures 110 Viewing slideshows 110 Web pages, layout 69 Web pages, showing pictures on 69 Web pages, text size 68 Wi-Fi 74 Windows Media Player 114 Windows Media Player accessibility 118 Windows Media Player menus 115 Windows Media Player troubleshooting 119...

  • Page 160: Weee Notice

    WEEE Notice The Directive on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE), which entered into force as European law on 13th February 2003, resulted in a major change in the treatment of electrical equipment at end-of-life. The purpose of this Directive is, as a first priority, the prevention of WEEE, and in addition, to promote the reuse, recycling and other forms of recovery of such wastes so as to reduce disposal.

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