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Page 2 Congratulations on the purchase of your new Windows Mobile™ Smartphone Dopod 577W! Microsoft, MS-DOS, Windows, Windows NT, Windows Server, Windows Mobile, ActiveSync, Excel, Internet Explorer, MSN, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Chapter 1 Getting Started The Home Screen ..........8 Status Indicators and Program Icons ....9 Using the Start Menu ........12 Using the Quick List ........12 Entering Information ........13 Battery Information ........16 Chapter 2 Using Phone Features Using the Phone ..........20 Making a Call ..........21 Receiving a Call ..........25 In-Call Options ..........25...
Page 4 Setting Up ActiveSync ........56 Synchronizing Information ......57 Synchronizing via Infrared and Bluetooth ..60 Synchronizing Music, Video, and Pictures .61 Chapter 4 Managing your Phone Personalizing your Phone ......64 Adding and Removing Programs ....70 Using Task Manager and Managing Memory .........72 Managing and Backing Up Files ....73 Protecting your Phone ........78 Restarting your Phone ........80...
Page 5 Chapter 6 Exchanging Messages and Using Outlook Using E-mail and Text Messages ....100 Using MMS Messages .........106 Using Pocket MSN Messenger ....112 Using Calendar ..........114 Using Contacts ...........115 Using Tasks ..........118 Using Voice Notes ........119 Chapter 7 Experiencing Multimedia Using Camera and Video Recorder ...122 Using Pictures &...
Page 7: Chapter 1 Getting Started
Chapter 1 Getting Started 1.1 The Home Screen 1.2 Status Indicators and Program Icons 1.3 Using the Start Menu 1.4 Using the Quick List 1.5 Entering Information 1.6 Battery Information...
Page 8 1.1 The Home Screen The Home screen displays important information, such as upcoming appointments, status indicators, the current date, time, and profile, and icons of programs that you have recently used. You can open a program directly by selecting its icon and pressing ENTER. •...
Page 9 1.2 Status Indicators and Program Icons The following table lists common status indicators and their meanings. New e-mail or text message Wi-Fi on (SMS, Short Message Service) New voice mail Wi-Fi off New instant message Wi-Fi connected Voice call Wi-Fi data call Voice call in progress GPRS available Data call in progress...
Page 10 * Clear Storage will clear all memory saved in your device. At the same time, some extra applications provided by Dopod, like 3D Menu, will be removed as well. You can download them from Dopod International website “Member Download” and reinstall these...
Page 11 Lets you send and receive e-mail and text Messaging messages. Lets you download and install Java-based MIDlet applications, such as games and tools, on Manager your phone. Lets you use your phone as an external Modem Link modem for a PC, connecting through a USB port or infrared.
Page 12 1.3 Using the Start Menu The Start menu is located at the bottom left corner of the Home screen and displays various program icons that are spread across one or more screens. To see the available programs in the Start menu •...
Page 13: Entering Information
Scroll through the list and select the desired option. Then, do any of the following: • Click Select. • Press the ENTER button. • Press the related numeric key on the keypad. To exit the Quick List at any time, click Cancel. 1.5 Entering Information You can enter text and numbers by using the keypad.
Page 14: Using T9 Mode
Using Multipress mode In Multipress mode, you enter a character by pressing the numeric key on which the character appears. To enter text in Multipress mode • To enter the ﬁrst character on the numeric key, press once. To enter the second character on the numeric key, press twice, and so on.
Page 15: Using Numeric Mode
• Press the # key to enter a space after the word as entered, or click one of the available words and the space is added automatically. • If you do not see the desired word, click Add Word? from the list, and then enter the word using Multipress.
Page 16: Battery Information
To delete characters • To backspace and delete a single character in any input mode, press BACK. • To backspace and delete an entire text or numeric ﬁeld in any input mode, press and hold BACK. To enter a space •...
Page 17 To reduce risk of fire or burns: • Do not attempt to open, disassemble, or service the battery pack. • Do not crush, puncture, short external contacts, or dispose of in ﬁre or water. • Do not expose to temperatures above 60˚C (140˚F). •...
Page 18 To manage a low battery When the low-battery warning appears, do the following: Immediately save your current data. Synchronize with your PC to charge the battery. Turn off your phone. For information about charging the battery, see the Quick Start Guide.
Page 19: Chapter 2 Using Phone Features
Chapter 2 Using Phone Features 2.1 Using the Phone 2.2 Making a Call 2.3 Receiving a Call 2.4 In-Call Options 2.5 Additional Dialing Information 2.6 Using Voice Tags 2.7 Voice Commander...
Page 20 2.1 Using the Phone You can use your phone to make, receive, and keep track of calls, and send text messages (SMS, Short Message Service) and MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service) messages. You can also dial a phone number directly from Contacts, and easily copy SIM contacts to Contacts on the phone.
Page 21: Making A Call
To set a ring tone for incoming calls On the Home screen, click Start > Settings > Sounds. In the Ring tone list, select a ring tone. Click Done. If you select Vibrate, the sound is muted and the phone will vibrate when you receive a call.
Page 22: Make A Call From Contacts
You will notice that when you press a numeric key on the keypad, a list of names and numbers is displayed as your phone searches Contacts, Call History, Speed Dial, and your SIM card to find a matching name or number. For example, when you press a number such as 5, names that begin with J, K, and L will be displayed as well as phone numbers that start with 5.
Page 23: Make A Call From Call History
Make a call from Call History On the Home screen, click Start > Call History. Select a name or number, and press TALK ( In the Call History screen, press ENTER to view details, such as the dialed, missed, or received call, call duration, date, and time.
Page 24 you can simply press and hold 2 on the Phone keypad to dial the contact’s number. Speed dials can be created only for numbers that are stored in Contacts. To create a speed dial entry for a contact On the Home screen, click Start > Contacts. Select a contact.
Page 25: Receiving A Call
2.3 Receiving a Call When you receive a phone call, you have the option to answer it or ignore it. To answer or ignore an incoming call • To answer the call, click Answer, or press TALK ( • To ignore the call, click Ignore, or press END ( To end a call •...
Page 26 To switch between calls • To switch between two calls, click Swap. To set up a conference call Either put a call on hold and dial a second number, or, answer a second incoming call during a call. Click Menu > Conference. •...
Page 27: Additional Dialing Information
2.5 Additional Dialing Information Make an emergency call • Enter the appropriate emergency number for your locale, and press TALK ( Additional emergency numbers may be included in your SIM card. Contact your service provider for details. Make an international call Press and hold on the phone keypad until the sign...
Page 28 Insert a longer pause in a dialing sequence Some phone numbers may require a longer pause than the default pause in the dialing sequence. In these cases, you can pause as long as you want, and manually continue the dialing sequence. On the Home screen, click Start >...
Page 29: Using Voice Tags
2.6 Using Voice Tags You can record a voice tag for a phone number, e-mail address, or Web page address that is stored in Contacts. Then, when you say the voice tag, your phone automatically dials the associated phone number, opens an e-mail message using the associated address, or goes to the associated Web page.
Page 30 To create a voice tag for a program To create a voice tag for a program, for example, Calendar, do the following: On the Home screen, click Start > Calendar. Click Menu > Add Voice Tag. After the message/beep, say “Calendar.” After the second beep, say “Calendar”...
Page 31: Voice Commander
2.7 Voice Commander [Voice Commander] is a voice command and control product that helps user to control the device by voice. Users can use their voice to make a phone call, look up contact person’s information or start a program. T It contains the following features.
Page 32 Features [Voice Commander] main function • Voice Name dialing Usage: “Call <Contact> at <Home/Work/Mobile>” Example 1:”Call Jennifer Lopez” Example 2:”Call Jennifer Lopez at mobile” • Voice Find Contact Usage: “Find <Contact> [at Home/at Work/at Mobile]” Example 1:”Find Eric Clapton” Example 2:”Find Eric Clapton at work”...
Page 33 Voice Name Dialing User can use voice name dialing to call someone directly or make a phone call to one of the contact person’s phones. Usage: Call <Contact> at <Home/Work/Mobile> Example 1: <Make a call specifically to the contact person’s home phone>...
Page 34 Example 3: <Call a contact person with multiple phone numbers> Long press the left soft key System: “Say command” User: “Call Alex Jordan” System display all Alex Jordan’s telephone number System: “Call Alex Jordan, home, work, mobile or cancel? “ User: “Home”...
Page 35 • All names in the Dopod 577W’s [Contacts] can be recognized by [Voice Commander]. The program will automatically maintain a maximum of 2000 names in the recognition database. To change this setting, please refer to [Contacts] Setting Page. • If the program can not recognize your voice, it will prompt “Please say again”.
Page 36 Example 3: <Contact has no telephone number> Long press the left soft key System: “Say command” User: “Find Alex Cooper at home” System: “Alex Cooper has no home number” (System will also show Alex Cooper’s personal information) Example 4: <Two contacts with the same pronunciation, example: Bryan Lee and Brian Li>...
Page 37 User :”0229109088 “ (read clearly) System : “0229109088. Confirm, Cancel, Redial?” User: • “Confirm”: system will dial it automatically. • “Cancel”: system will return to [Voice Commander] main level and prompt again. • “Redial”: system will prompt for another number. •...
Page 38 Example 2: Long press the left soft key System: “Say command” User: “Start MSN Messenger” System: “MSN Messenger” System launch MSN Messenger • User can personalize the name of a specific program. To do that, please select [Menu] > [Setting] on [Voice Commander] main level, go to [Application] setting page and make a voice tag.
Page 39 • System will only play the new appointments. The expired ones will be ignored. When your Dopod 577W is connecting to computer, you can select the “Standard partnership” to synchronize data such as SMS between your device and computer. You can use [Voice Commander] to check the unread SMS.
Page 40: Voice Play Music
Abort: System close [Voice Commander] Voice Play music User can use [Voice Commander] to play music in the song list on the Dopod 577W. Usage: Play <Song file name> Example 1: <user assigns a single song for playback.> Long press the left soft key System: “Say command”...
Page 41 Example 3 :<user assigns all songs for playback> Long press the left soft key System: “Say command” User: “Play music” System: “Play music” (now the screen switches into play mode and plays the song) Example 4 : <user skips song during playback> Long press the left soft key System: “Say command”...
Page 42 Note 3 : Voice command playback may be activated upon music files stored in the following folders: When user uses ActiveSync to transfer music files to Dopod 577W (1) The music file under the folder of Playlists or Music .
Page 43 [Voice Commander Setting] main functions [Voice Commander Setting] helps user to personalize the system. To add or remove the Dopod 577W’s [Contacts] and applications in the recognition database. It also can let user to record the voice tag and prompt some commands to help user to say the correct command.
Page 44 [Contacts] setting page This page will show all settings for contact persons’ names retrieved from your 577W and SIM card’s [Contacts]. If the leading check box is checked, it means the entry is activated for recognition. When user add a new contact, the contact’s name will be added into this database automatically.
Page 45 Select [Menu] > [Setting] on [Voice Commander] main level, and go to [Application] setting page, this setting page will display all installed applications on the Dopod 577W[Start] Menu and folder. An application with leading check box enabled is available for voice command. A grayed item means the system has problem finding an appropriate pronunciation for it, and is therefore unable to recognize it.
Page 46 If the entry has a voice tag icon on the right side, it means user has built a voice tag for this item. - Play Select <Play> button to hear the pronunciation of this item. - Voice tag To improve the friendliness of the voice commands, user might will want to build a voice tag with their own voice, instead of using the default pronunciation assumed by the recognition engine.
Page 47 [Music] Setting Page After running “voice command setting” program, please select “Music” in the menu underneath. The setting page will list name and setup condition of all the music files in the system; including whether selected or has a voice tag. You can choose whether to add name of a music file into the recognition range of voice commands, system defaults to add music files into recognition range automatically.
Page 48 Example : You want record the music file name “Hotel California” to “Hotel C” Select [Menu] > [Setting] on [Voice Commander] main level, go to [Music] setting page. Select “ Hotel California “ Select “create” key besides the voice label. After a single beep then say “...
Page 49 Select the “Record” button, and after “Beep” sound, start reading the number pointed by a red pointer. After finished recording, system will play the recorded voice, and wait for confirmation. If the playback voice is correct and clear, select the “Yes”...
Page 50 Setting the digit length constraint is very helpful in improving the accuracy of digit dial. [Hotkey] You can set a hotkey for [Voice Commander] to save your time. To set the hotkey, follow the steps. Select [Start] > [Voice Commander] Go to [Menu] >...
Page 51 • Question: I want to make a call to my friend Andy Miller, but I’m tired of manual reading. What do I need to know if I just want to make phone calls? Answer: Make sure you have Andy Miller’s name and phone number in the contact database.
Page 52 • Question: I have recorded a voice tag for my friend last month, but I forgot what I have recorded then. Do I need to redo the recording? Answer: No! Select [Menu] > [Setting] on [Voice Commander] main level, and just go to [Contacts] page, select the item and select the “Play”...
Page 53 • Question: What can I say to play a music file? Answer: To play “Hotel California.mp3” file, you can say “play Hotel California”. If the music file name is “01- Hotel California.mp3”, you will need to say “play zero one Hotel California”. Note that the Voice Commander only recognizes music files of types .mp3 and .wma.
Page 55: Chapter 3 Synchronizing Your Phone
Chapter 3 Synchronizing your Phone 3.1 About ActiveSync 3.2 Setting Up ActiveSync 3.3 Synchronizing Information 3.4 Synchronizing via Infrared and Bluetooth 3.5 Synchronizing Music, Video, and Pictures...
Page 56 3.1 About ActiveSync ActiveSync synchronizes information on your phone with information on your PC such as Outlook content. ActiveSync can also synchronize over a wireless or cellular network with Exchange Server, if your company or service provider is running Exchange Server with Exchange ActiveSync. Specifically, you can use ActiveSync to: •...
Page 57 • Create a synchronization relationship between your PC and the phone. • Configure an Exchange Server connection to synchronize directly with Exchange Server. You need to specify the Exchange Server address, user name, password, and domain name. (Get these information from your administrator). Choose the information types to synchronize.
Page 58: Synchronizing With Exchange Server
ActiveSync synchronizes a limited amount of information by default to save storage space on your phone. You can change the amount of information that is synchronized by performing the following steps. To change which information is synchronized On the Home screen, click Start > ActiveSync. Click Menu, and click Options.
Page 59 To synchronize directly with Exchange Server On the Home screen, click Start > ActiveSync > Menu > Conﬁgure Server. If you have not yet set up synchronization with Exchange Server, this will say Add Server Source. On the Edit Server Settings screen, enter the name of the server running Exchange Server in the Server address box, and click Next.
Page 60 Synchronizing with multiple computers If you have set up a synchronization relationship between your phone and the PC, synchronization keeps Outlook information up-to-date on both computers. You can also set up your phone to synchronize with more than one PC, or with a combination of one or more PCs and Exchange Server.
Page 61 instructions in the manufacturer’s documentation for your phone so that they are unobstructed and within close range. On the Home screen, click Start > ActiveSync. Click Menu > Connect via IR. Click Sync. To synchronize with a PC via Bluetooth Follow the instructions in ActiveSync Help on the PC for conﬁguring Bluetooth on your PC to support ActiveSync.
Page 62: Change Media Synchronization Settings
• Install Windows Media Player Version 10 on the PC. • Connect your phone to the PC with a USB cable. If the phone is currently connected using Bluetooth or infrared, you must end that connection before media can be synchronized. •...
Page 63: Chapter 4 Managing Your Phone
Chapter 4 Managing your Phone 4.1 Personalizing your Phone 4.2 Adding and Removing Programs 4.3 Using Task Manager and Managing Memory 4.4 Managing and Backing Up Files 4.5 Protecting your Phone 4.6 Restarting your Phone 4.7 Resetting your Phone...
Page 64 4.1 Personalizing your Phone Set up the Home screen The Home screen is your starting place for most tasks. You can gain access to all features and programs from the Home screen. The top of the Home screen displays icons for the programs that you have most recently used.
Page 65 Set date, time, language, and other regional options Your phone should already be set up with the regional settings that are appropriate for your locale. To change regional settings You can specify the language, locale, date and time style, as well as number and currency formatting options.
Page 66 with your phone. Each profile appears with a descriptive name. To change the current proﬁle On the Home screen, click Proﬁle [Type]. Example: Proﬁle Normal. Click a new proﬁle, and click Done. To quickly change the profile, briefly press POWER to display the Quick List, and click a profile.
Page 67 To set sound for the keypad On the Home screen, click Start > Settings > Sounds. In Keypad control, select a sound. Select None if you do not want to hear any sound while pressing a key. Click Done. To copy a sound to your phone After a sound file is located on your phone, you can use it for a ring tone, notification, or reminder.
Page 68: Set Personal Information
Set personal information Entering and displaying owner information are best practices; they allow someone to return the phone to you in case it is lost. To enter owner information On the Home screen, click Start > Settings > Owner Information. Complete the following: •...
Page 69 • In-call alert volume to set the volume for incoming call or receiving new message alerts while you are in a call. Click Done. To change power management settings You can use Power Management to check the battery, and configure settings that prolong battery life. On the Home screen, click Start >...
Page 70 To ﬁnd the operating system version number • On the Home screen, click Start > Settings > About. The operating system version number installed on your phone along with the manufacturer copyright information will be listed on the screen. To ﬁnd the phone speciﬁcation •...
Page 71 To add programs Download the program to your PC (or insert the CD or disk that contains the program into your PC). You may see a single *.exe ﬁle, a *.zip ﬁle, a Setup.exe ﬁle, or several versions of ﬁles for different device types and processors.
Page 72: Using Task Manager And Managing Memory
4.3 Using Task Manager and Managing Memory To see how much memory is available On the Home screen, click Start > Settings > About. Scroll down to Available Memory. Use Task Manager Task Manager allows you to view all the programs currently running on your phone in the form of a list.
Page 73: Managing And Backing Up Files
The Task Manager Menu contains the following options. Option Allows you to Go To Switch to the selected program. Refresh Refresh the Task Manager screen to reflect a list of currently running programs. Stop Stop the selected program. You can view the free memory status at the bottom of the screen.
Page 74 To copy a ﬁle using ActiveSync Copying a file results in separate versions of a file on your phone and PC. Because the files are not synchronized, changes made to one file will not affect the other. Connect your phone to your PC. In ActiveSync, click Explore, which opens the Mobile Device folder for your phone.
Page 75 File Manager - Tree View The File Manager Tree View Menu contains the following options: Option Allows you to Folder Create and rename a folder. You can also copy or move the content of the selected folder to another folder. Find Search for files based on filename and/or text content in the file.
Page 76 To Use List View The File Manager List View displays the contents of a selected folder (its subfolders and files). The functions in List View are basically file-oriented. While in Tree View, click List View to display the files and subfolders. If the currently selected folder in Tree View contains no subfolders, pressing ENTER switches to List View.
Page 77 The File Manager List View Menu contains the following options: Option Allows you to File Create and rename subfolders and files. You can copy or move the folder content to another folder, duplicate the currently selected file(s), and create a shortcut for a file.
Page 78: Protecting Your Phone
4.5 Protecting your Phone There are several levels of security on your phone. You can protect your phone from unauthorized use by requiring a type of password called a PIN (personal identification number) in order to make calls. Your first PIN will be given to you by your wireless service provider.
Page 79 To lock the keypad Locking the keypad turns off keypad functionality. This is a helpful feature if, for example, the phone is turned on and in your pocket, and you want to prevent accidental keypresses. • On the Home screen, press and hold END. Once the keypad is locked, the left soft key label changes to Unlock.
Page 80: Restarting Your Phone
4.6 Restarting your Phone Occasionally, you may want to restart your phone, for example, when a program is not performing properly or the phone does not respond to any keypresses. To restart the phone Remove the battery. Reinsert the battery and turn on your phone. If the phone is restarted while a program is running, unsaved work will be lost.
Page 81: Chapter 5 Getting Connected
Chapter 5 Getting Connected 5.1 Connecting to the Internet 5.2 Using Internet Explorer Mobile 5.3 Using Modem Link 5.4 Using Comm Manager 5.5 Using Bluetooth 5.6 Using Wi-Fi Connection...
Page 82 5.1 Connecting to the Internet Your phone’s powerful networking capabilities allow you to access the Internet or your corporate network at work through wireless and conventional connections. Specifically, you can configure your phone to establish a connection via Dial-up, GPRS, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Virtual Private Network (VPN), or Proxy.
Page 83: Internet Explorer
Enter the appropriate information in the remaining ﬁelds. Click Done. To start browsing the Internet, click Start > Internet Explorer. To set up a dial-up connection to your corporate network On the Home screen, click Start > Settings > Connections > Dial-up. Click Menu >...
Page 84 Select a network service provider for each connection type. You can choose Automatic to allow the phone to set a service provider for each connection by default. Click Menu > Options. Choose the appropriate information in the remaining ﬁelds. Click Done. Add a URL exception Some URLs for Web pages on your company intranet may use periods, for example: intranet.companyname.com.
Page 85 5.2 Using Internet Explorer Mobile Internet Explorer Mobile is a full-featured Internet browser, optimized for use on your phone. To open Internet Explorer • On the Home screen, click Start > Internet Explorer. To go to a link While on a Web page, scroll vertically or horizontally to see all available links.
Page 86 To show or hide pictures on Web pages • While on a Web page, click Menu > View > Show Pictures. A check mark next to Show Pictures indicates that pictures will be displayed on Web pages. To view a page in full-screen mode •...
Page 87 To clear history, cookies, or temporary ﬁles While on a Web page, click Menu > Tools > Options. Click Memory. Select the type of memory to clear. Click Clear, click Yes, and then click Done. To send a link via e-mail Go to the desired Web page.
Page 88 To set up the phone as a USB modem On the Home screen of your phone, click Start > Accessories > Modem Link. Select USB as the Connection type. To use your phone as a GPRS modem, enter the Access point name (APN). (Ask your ISP for the appropriate APN.) On your notebook, disable ActiveSync.
Page 89 On your computer, click Start > Settings > Control Panel. Double-click Phone and Modem Options. Click the Modems tab. Select the new modem from the Modems list, then click OK. Dial-up and connect to the Internet Once the notebook recognizes your phone as a modem, you can now set up a dial-up connection.
Page 90 Under Internet Account Information, you may not need to enter a user name and password when using GPRS. Just click Next to proceed. Click Finish to exit the wizard. 5.4 Using Comm Manager Comm Manager acts like a central switcher that lets you easily enable or disable the following phone features: •...
Page 91: Using Bluetooth
5.5 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. You can even beam information to a device in a different room, as long as it is within range.
Page 92: Bluetooth Partnerships
To turn on or off Bluetooth on your phone You can enable Bluetooth by clicking the On/Off switch in Comm Manager. You can also do the following: On the Home screen, click Start > Settings > Connections > Bluetooth. In Bluetooth, select On. Click Done.
Page 93 Click Menu > New to search for a new device. Your phone searches for other Bluetooth-enabled devices and lists them. Select the desired device name in the list. Click Next. Enter a passkey to establish a secure connection. The passkey must be between 1 and 16 characters. Click Next.
Page 94: Beam Information Using Bluetooth
Enter a new display name for the Bluetooth device, then click Next. Click Done. To delete a Bluetooth partnership On the Home screen, click Start > Settings > Connections > Bluetooth. Click Menu > Devices. Select a Bluetooth device. Click Menu > Delete. Click Done.
Page 95: Use The Phone As A Bluetooth Modem
Use the phone as a Bluetooth modem You can connect your phone to a notebook or desktop computer through Bluetooth and use the phone as a modem for the computer. To connect your phone to the computer through Bluetooth, you need a Bluetooth radio adapter (or USB Bluetooth dongle) for your computer.
Page 96 On the computer, click Finish to exit the wizard. On the phone’s Device Added screen, click OK. Enter a display name for the computer, then click Next. On the Services screen, click Done. After successfully connecting your phone to the computer via Bluetooth, the next thing to do is to add your phone as a Bluetooth modem to your computer.
Page 97: Using Wi-Fi Connection
5.6 Using Wi-Fi Connection Wi-Fi provides wireless Internet access over distances of up to 100 meters. To use Wi-Fi on your phone, you need access to a wireless access point of your service provider. When you are in public places such as in a coffee shop or restaurant, you will need access to their public wireless access points (also referred to as “hotspots”).
Page 98 In Comm Manager, click Settings > Wi-Fi Settings > Connection Status to check the current connection status and signal quality of each Wi-Fi channel. While you are connected to a Wi-Fi network, it is recommended that you configure your phone so that the Wi-Fi function turns off automatically when no signal is detected for one minute.
Page 99: Chapter 6 Exchanging Messages And
Chapter 6 Exchanging Messages and Using Outlook 6.1 Using E-mail and Text Messages 6.2 Using MMS Messages 6.3 Using Pocket MSN Messenger 6.4 Using Calendar 6.5 Using Contacts 6.6 Using Tasks 6.7 Using Voice Notes...
Page 100 6.1 Using 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 virtual private network (VPN) connection.
Page 101 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. You have the option to save your password so you do not need to enter it each time you connect to your e-mail server.
Page 102 Setting Description Password Enter your password for the outgoing e-mail server. Domain Enter the domain of the outgoing e-mail server. Require SSL Select this to ensure you always send e-mail connection from this account using an SSL connection. This (Outgoing mail enables you to send personal information more server only) securely.
Page 103: Download Messages
To reply to or forward a message From an open message, click Reply, or click Menu > Reply All or Forward. Enter a message in the message area. Click Send. If you are replying to or forwarding e-mail from Outlook E-mail, you will send less data if you do not edit the original message.
Page 104: Manage Folders
• Text messages are automatically received when your phone is turned on. When your phone is in ﬂight mode, messages are held by your service provider until you turn off ﬂight mode. To download messages from the server To send and receive e-mail messages for an e-mail account that you have with an Internet Service Provider (ISP) or that you access using a VPN server connection (typically a work account), you first need to connect to the Internet or your...
Page 105 folders by designating them for synchronization. The folders you create and the messages you move will then be mirrored on the e-mail server. For example, if you move two messages from the Inbox folder to a folder named Family, and you have designated Family for synchronization, the server creates a copy of the Family folder and copies the messages to that folder.
Page 106 6.2 Using MMS Messages Creating and sending Multimedia Message Service (MMS) messages to your friends and family is fun and easy. You can include or capture photos or video clips, include or record audio, add text, then send them along with your MMS message.
Page 107: Edit Mms Settings
Edit MMS settings On the MMS main screen, click Menu > Options > Account Options > MMS to open the Preferences screen and edit MMS settings. Select or clear the provided check boxes according to your needs. In the Preferences screen, click Menu > MMSC Settings >...
Page 108 The following symbols act as shortcuts to some of the options on the MMS Message screen. • Click to go to the previous slide. • Click to go to the next slide. Composing an MMS Message To create an MMS message from a template •...
Page 109 Select a photo or video clip by using NAVIGATION, and click Select or Menu > Select to insert it. On the Select Media screen, you can view the thumbnails in list view, open an item to view it, or delete an item by clicking Menu and choosing the appropriate option.
Page 110 To add an audio clip to an MMS message You can add audio clips to your MMS messages. However, you can add only one audio clip per slide. Click Insert Audio to insert an audio clip. Select an audio clip on the Select Audio screen. By default, the audio clips listed on the Select Audio screen are from the My Sounds folder.
Page 111: View And Reply To Mms Messages
Slides Add and remove slides, view the next or previous slides, and specify the duration of slides. Background Choose a background color from the list. Template Compose a message using a predefined template, and save a composed or existing message as a template. Send Options Specify the message delivery time, validity, priority, class, and other settings for a message.
Page 112 To reply to an MMS message • Click Menu > Reply > Reply to reply to the sender of the message, or click Menu > Reply > Reply All to reply to all persons listed in the To and CC boxes of the message.
Page 113 Passport or Hotmail account, and click Sign In. Signing in may take several minutes, depending on the connection speed. • To sign out, click Menu > Sign Out. To add or delete contacts • To add a contact, click Menu > Add Contact, and follow the instructions on the screen.
Page 114: Using Calendar
6.4 Using Calendar Use Calendar to schedule appointments, including meetings and other events. Your appointments for the day can be displayed on the Home screen. If you use Outlook on your PC, you can synchronize appointments between your phone and PC. You can also set Calendar to remind you of appointments with a sound or flashing light, for example.
Page 115: Using Contacts
To send a calendar appointment You can send a calendar appointment to another phone over MMS. On the Home screen, click Start > Calendar. Select an appointment, then click Menu > Send as vCalendar. Enter the recipient in the To line of the MMS message, then click Send.
Page 116 To view and edit a contact information On the Home screen, click Start > Contacts. Click the contact whose information you want to view. To edit the information, click Menu > Edit. When ﬁnished making changes, click Done. To call a contact from the contact list On the Home screen, click Start >...
Page 117 press a number, such as 5, you find names that begin with J, K, and L, as well as phone numbers that start with 5. The next number you press continues to narrow the search. For example, to find "John", you would press 5, 6, 4, and then 6. •...
Page 118: Using Tasks
Click Picture. Click the picture you want to add. To send a contact’s details You can send a contact card to another phone over MMS. On the Home screen, click Start > Contacts. Select a contact, then click Menu > Send as vCard. Enter the recipient in the To line of the MMS message, then click Send.
Page 119: Using Voice Notes
• To filter the list by category, click Menu > Filter, and click the category you want displayed. Categories appear only in tasks that are synchronized with your PC. To filter your tasks further, click Active Tasks or Completed Tasks. To mark a task as completed On the Home screen, click Start >...
Page 120 To use a voice note as a ringtone On the Home screen, click Start > Voice Notes. Select the voice note, and click Menu > Set As Ringtone.
Page 121: Chapter 7 Experiencing Multimedia
Chapter 7 Experiencing Multimedia 7.1 Using Camera and Video Recorder 7.2 Using Pictures & Videos 7.3 Using Windows Media Player 7.4 Using MIDlet Manager...
Page 122 7.1 Using Camera and Video Recorder Taking photos and shooting video clips with audio is easy with your phone’s built-in camera. To open Camera or Video Recorder Do any of the following: • On the Home screen, click Start > Camera. •...
Page 123 The available capture modes are as follows: Capture mode Function Captures standard still images. Photo ( Captures video clips, with or without audio. Video ( Captures video clips suitable for sending via MMS Video ( MMS. Contacts Picture Captures a still image suitable for assigning as an identification photo to a contact.
Page 124: Use Still Image Capture Modes
• Zoom-ratio indicator. zoom: 2.0x / 1.0x Indicates the current zoom ratio. • Capture status indicator. After you click Capture on the Camera screen, press the CAMERA button, or press the ENTER button. indicates that the camera is processing and saving the captured picture, or recording a video clip.
Page 125: Use Video Capture Mode
control to capture the image. Still images are captured and saved in JPEG format. While capturing an image in the Picture Theme mode, you can select a preset template. To browse and choose from different templates, click Menu > Select Template on the Camera screen, select a template on the Select Template screen, and click OK.
Page 126: Use Zooming
You can specify the encoding format to be either H.263 or MPEG-4 on the Modes screen by clicking Menu > Options > Modes; however, the ideal format for MMS is H.263 (3GP). After you capture the video file, click Menu > Send >...
Page 127 The capture sizes available for certain capture formats also vary from one capture mode to another. The zoom range has been calculated based on the following ratio: • 1.0x = normal size (no zooming) • 2.0x = double enlargement • 4.0x = quadruple enlargement •...
Page 128 Use the Options menu Before capturing a still image or video clip using any capture mode, click Menu > Options to access the Options screen. The Options screen allows you to configure capture settings. You can configure the following settings on the Options screen.
Page 129 Use the Review screen When you click Menu > Options > General on the Camera screen, you will see that the Review after capture check box is selected by default on the General screen to allow you to view the image or video clip after it has been captured. The title bar of the Review screen indicates Zoom or Pan mode.
Page 130 To view pictures On the Home screen, click Start > Pictures & Videos. The images in the My Pictures folder appear as thumbnails by default. Select a picture and click View. If you cannot find a picture in the default My Pictures folder, click Menu >...
Page 131 To edit a picture You can rotate, crop, and adjust the brightness and color contrast of your pictures. On the Home screen, click Start > Pictures & Videos. Select the picture you want to edit, click View. Click Menu > Edit, and do any of the following: •...
Page 132 To send pictures and video clips via e-mail You can send pictures and video clips to other phones via e-mail. First, set up Messaging to send and receive messages. On the Pictures & Videos screen, select the item you want to send. Click Menu >...
Page 133 On the Bluetooth Image Transfer screen, click Menu > New to ﬁnd a Bluetooth-enabled device. Select the device to which you want to send the image. Click Menu > Send Image. To assign pictures to contacts You can assign a picture to a contact so that you can easily identify the contact at any time.
Page 134 7.3 Using Windows Media Player You can use Microsoft® Windows Media™ Player Mobile for Smartphone to play digital audio and video files that are stored on your phone or on a network, such as on a Web site. In this documentation, the version of Windows Media Player for Windows-based PCs is called the “desktop Player”...
Page 135: About The Controls
About the controls By default, these hardware buttons are assigned to Windows Media Player Mobile functions. Press Play or pause ENTER Skip to a previous file NAVIGATION left Skip to the next file NAVIGATION right Increase the volume NAVIGATION up Decrease the volume NAVIGATION down Turn the sound on or off quickly (mute)
Page 136: Playback Screen Menu
Playback screen menu When you are viewing the Playback screen, these options appear on the Menu. Option Allows you to Library Display the Library screen so you can choose a file to play. Play/Pause Start or pause playback. Stop Stop playback. Shuffle/ Play the items in the Now Playing playlist in random Repeat >...
Page 137: Now Playing Screen Menu
Now Playing screen menu When you are viewing the Now Playing screen, these options appear on the Menu. Option Allows you to Library Display the Library screen so you can choose a file to play. Move Up Move the selected item up in the playlist order. Move Down Move the selected item down in the playlist order.
Page 138: Library Screen Menu
Library screen menu When you are viewing the Library screen, these options appear on the Menu. Option Allows you to Queue Up Add the selected item to the end of the current (Now Playing) playlist. Delete from Library Delete the selected item from the library. Now Playing Display the Now Playing playlist.
Page 139: Play Media
You can view the protection status for a file by checking its file properties (Menu > Properties). Play media To play media on your phone Use the library to find and play songs, videos, and playlists that are stored on your phone or removable storage card. If you are not on the Library screen, click Menu >...
Page 140: Copy Files To Your Phone
Copy files to your phone Use the Sync feature in the desktop version of Windows Media Player to synchronize (copy) digital media files from your PC to your phone. Using Sync ensures that protected files and album art (for skins) are copied to your phone correctly.
Page 141: Accessibility For People With Disabilities
• The desktop version of Windows Media Player 9 Series is not as full-featured as the desktop version of Windows Media Player 10. For example, the desktop version of Windows Media Player 9 Series does not support automatic synchronization, synchronization of playlists, synchronization of album art, or synchronization of TV shows recorded by computers running Windows XP Media Center Edition.
Page 142: Troubleshooting
hearing. For more information about the following topics, see the Accessibility section of the Microsoft Web site (http:// www.microsoft.com/enable/). • Accessibility in Microsoft Windows • Adjusting Microsoft products for people with accessibility needs • Free step-by-step tutorials • Microsoft documentation in alternative formats •...
Page 143 7.4 Using MIDlet Manager MIDlets are Java-based applications that can run on mobile devices. Your phone supports Java 2 Edition, J2ME. The MIDlet Manager allows you to download Java-based applications, such as games and tools that are specifically designed for mobile devices. The Java MIDlet Manager gives you the flexibility of installing and managing additional J2ME applications from the Internet.
Page 144 If the My MIDlets folder does not exist in My Documents, you can create one with the same folder name. However, a folder named Storage Card automatically appears after you insert a storage card into your phone. To install MIDlets from a local folder On the Home screen, click Start >...
Page 145 To run MIDlets on your phone On the Home screen, click Start > MIDlet Manager. The Java Apps screen appears. Select a MIDlet from the list by using the NAVIGATION control. Press the ENTER button to run the MIDlet. To view the MIDlets currently running •...
Page 146 In View Options, choose to display the MIDlets either in groups or all at once. In Sort Options, choose to sort by Name or by Size. Click Done. To change the display name of a MIDlet On the Home screen, click Start > MIDlet Manager. The Java Apps screen appears.
Page 147 To select a network type On the Java Apps screen, click Menu > Settings. Select Choose Network Type by using the NAVIGATION control. Choose a network type from the list. Click Select. To conﬁgure MIDlet security You can adjust security settings for each MIDlet/MIDlet suite. On the Java Apps screen, select a MIDlet by using the NAVIGATION control.
Page 148: Error Messages
Error messages The following is a list of error messages that you may receive while managing and using MIDlets/MIDlet suites on your phone. Error Message Description Either RAM shortage, or There is insufficient memory on your insufficient space on the file phone.
Page 149: Appendix
Appendix A.1 Regulatory Notices A.2 PC Requirement to Run ActiveSync 4.x A.3 Specifications...
Page 150: A.1 Regulatory Notices
A.1 Regulatory Notices Agency identification numbers For regulatory identification purposes, your product (Dopod 577W) is assigned a model number of ST22D. The Battery Pack has been assigned a model number of ST26A, ST26B, and ST26C. To ensure continued reliable and safe operation of your Dopod 577W, use only the accessories listed in this document.
Page 151 • ANSI/IEEE C.95.1-1992 – specific absorption rate in mobile phone emission condition for body health. • EN 50360 - 2001 – Product standard to demonstrate the compliance of mobile phones with the basic restrictions related to human exposure to electromagnetic fields (300 MHz ~ 3 GHz). •...
Page 152: Important Safety Information
Important safety information Retain and follow all product safety and operating instructions. Observe all warnings on the product and in the operating instructions. To reduce the risk of bodily injury, electric shock, fire, and damage to the equipment, observe the following precautions.
Page 153: Safety Precautions For Power Supply Unit
Avoid hot areas The product should be placed away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat. Avoid wet areas Never use the product in a wet location. Avoid pushing objects into product Never push objects of any kind into cabinet slots or other openings in the product.
Page 154 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. For a product that operates from battery power or other sources, refer to the operating instructions that are included with the product.
Page 155 Rate, or SAR. The standard incorporates a substantial margin of safety to give additional protection for the public and to account for any variations in usage. Normal conditions only ensure the radiative performance and safety of the interference. As with other mobile radio transmitting equipment, users are advised that for satisfactory operation of the equipment and for the safety of personnel, it is recommended that no part of the...
Page 156 Telecommunications & Internet Association (TIA) safety information Pacemakers The Health Industry Manufacturers Association recommends that a minimum separation of six inches be maintained between a handheld wireless phone and a pacemaker to avoid potential interference with the pacemaker. These recommendations are consistent with the independent research by and recommendations of Wireless Technology Research.
Page 157 Safety Precautions SAFETY IN AIRCRAFT: This product can cause interference to an aircraft's navigation system and network. In most countries it is against the law to use this product on board an airplane. ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY: Do not use this product in gas stations, fuel stores, chemical plants and locations containing explosives.
Page 158: A.2 Pc Requirement To Run Activesync 4.X
A.2 PC Requirement to Run ActiveSync 4.x To connect your device to the PC, you have to installed Microsoft® ActiveSync® program on your PC. ActiveSync 4.X is included in the Installation CD, which is compatible with the following operating systems and applications: •...
Page 159: Camera Module
Display Type Transflective 2.2” QVGA TFT-LCD Resolution 320 x 240 at 64K colors GSM/GPRS/EDGE Quad-band module GSM 850 824 ~ 849, 869 ~ 894MHz GSM 900 880 ~ 915, 925 ~ 960 MHz GSM 1800 1710 ~ 1785, 1805 ~ 1880 MHz GSM 1900 1850 ~ 1910, 1930 ~ 1990 MHz Camera module...
Page 160: Controls And Lights
Controls and lights Navigation 5-way navigation pad/Action button Buttons • Power on/off (top) • Pre-defined button (left side) • Volume Control: up/down (left side) • Camera (right side) • Left Softkey • Home screen • Back to previous screen • Right Softkey •...
Page 161: Index
Index...
Page 162 Accessibility 68, 141 Calendar 114 Accessing Camera 122 Camera and Video 122 Accessing MMS 106 Camera Menu 127 Camera mode icons and Accessing Review screen indicators 123 ActiveSync 56 Camera zoom range 126 Adding and Removing Capture formats 123 Programs 70 Capture modes 123 Adding audio to MMS Check Battery Power 17...
Page 163 Date setting 65 Icons 10 Default view 85 IM 113 Deleting pictures and videos In-Call Options 25 Infrared (IR) 60 Desktop player 134 Installing MIDlets from Desktop view 85 Internet 143 Digital Rights Management Installing MIDlets from PC Display name 113 Installing MIDlets locally 144 Display of Web pages 85 Instant message 113...
Page 164 Managing MIDlets 145 Media synchronization settings 62 Personalizing your Phone Menus 135 Menu options for MMS Personal information 68 messages 110 Phone lock 69 MIDlet Manager 143 Phone specification 70 MIDlet Manager Error Pictures, hide or show on messages 148 Web pages 85 MMS messages 106 Pictures &...
Page 165 Setting up Dial-up Connection 82 Set Ring Tones 20 Unblock 113 Sign in to MSN Messenger Uninstalling MIDlets 146 Using ActiveSync 56 Smartphone player 134 Using File Manager 74 Sounds 65 Using Task Manager 72 Start MSN Messenger 112 status 113 Status Indicators 9 Video capture mode 125 Still Image capture modes...
Page 166: Weee Notice
WEEE Notice English ............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.

DOPOD 577W User Manual

Chapter 1 Getting Started

Chapter 2 Using Phone Features

Chapter 3 Synchronizing Your Phone

Chapter 4 Managing Your Phone

Chapter 5 Getting Connected

Chapter 6 Exchanging Messages and

Chapter 7 Experiencing Multimedia

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