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Getac PS236 User Manual

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  • Page 1 PS236 USER MANUAL Rugged Mobile Computing Solutions...
  • Page 2 All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Disclaimer Specifications and manuals are subject to change without notice. Getac assumes no liability for damage incurred directly or indirectly from errors, omissions, or discrepancies between the device and the manuals.
  • Page 3 ® ENERGY STAR is a government program that offers businesses and consumers energy-efficient solutions, making it easy to save money while protecting the environment for future generations. ® Please reference ENERGY STAR related information from www.energystar.gov. ® As an ENERGY STAR Partner, MiTAC Technology Corporation has ®...
  • Page 4 ® Over its lifetime, ENERGY STAR qualified equipment in a single home  office (e.g., computer, monitor, printer, and fax) can save enough electricity to light an entire home for more than 4 years.  Power management (‚sleep settings‛) on computers and monitors can result in much savings annually.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Chapter 1 Getting Started ............. 1-1 Identifying Hardware Components ........1-1 Front Components .............. 1-1 Back Components ............... 1-5 Top Components ..............1-6 Bottom Components ............1-6 Getting Your Device Ready for Use ........1-7 Installing the SIM Card and Battery ........1-7 Connecting to AC Power and Charging the Battery ..
  • Page 6 Landscape View ..............2-3 Navigation Bar and Toolbar ........... 2-4 Running Programs ..............2-5 Shortcut Menus ............... 2-5 Notifications ................2-6 Entering Information .............. 2-6 Entering Text Using the Input Panel ......... 2-6 Writing on the Screen ............2-8 Drawing on the Screen ............2-9 Recording a Message ............
  • Page 7 Managing More Than One Call ........3-10 Taking a Note during a Call ..........3-11 Using Call History ..............3-12 Viewing Call History ............3-12 Adding an Entry to Contacts Using Call History ..... 3-13 Using Speed Dial ..............3-13 Creating a Speed Dial Entry ..........
  • Page 8 Creating a Contact .............. 5-4 Using the Contacts Summary Screen ......... 5-5 Tasks: Keeping a To Do List ............ 5-6 Creating a Task ..............5-6 Using the Tasks Summary Screen ........5-7 Notes: Capturing Thoughts and Ideas ........5-8 Creating a Note ..............5-8 Messaging: Sending and Receiving Messages ......
  • Page 9 E-Compass ................. 6-17 TacLink ................6-19 Chapter 7 Getting Connected ............7-1 Types of Connections .............. 7-1 Using Cellular Connection (Select Models Only) ....7-2 Setting up a Cellular (GPRS) Connection ......7-2 Setting up a Dial-up Connection ........7-3 Using Wireless Network ............

  • Page 11: Chapter 1 Getting Started

    Chapter 1 Getting Started This chapter introduces you to the external components of your device and guides you through the process of setting up your device for use. Identifying Hardware Components Front Components...
  • Page 12 Ref Component Description  Mobile Phone Flashes in blue to indicate that the phone function is Indicator switched on (select models only).  RF (Radio Flashes in blue to indicate that the Bluetooth radio is Frequency) Indicator Flashes in amber to indicate that the Wi-Fi (wireless network) radio is on.

  • Page 13: Keypad

    Keypad Ref Component Description  Numeric Keys Enter numbers (majorly for models with the phone function). Alternative Provide functions as indicated by the orange icons  Function Keys when Fn lock is on. (See also item later in this table.) Moves up, down, left and right within the screen or menu.
  • Page 14 Ref Component Description  Left/Right Soft Performs the command shown on the bottom left or right corner of the screen.  Function Key Switches on or off the ‚alternative functions‛ of the numeric keys. Fn lock is off by default. When it is switched on, the icon shows in the navigation bar.

  • Page 15: Back Components

    Back Components Ref Component Description  Stylus Serves as the input device by tapping on the touch screen to make selections and enter information.  Camera Lens Takes still pictures or records video clips.  Flash Provides extra light when taking pictures. ...

  • Page 16: Top Components

    Top Components Component Description  SD Card Slot Inside is the SD card slot. Cover Bottom Components Component Description  Power Connector Connects to the AC adapter.  USB OTG (Host & Connects to the USB cable. Client) Connector  Serial Connector Provides D-sub 9 pins RS232 function.

  • Page 17: Getting Your Device Ready For Use

    Getting Your Device Ready for Use Installing the SIM Card and Battery 1. Lift the latch handle of the battery cover and turn it counterclockwise to the unlock (vertical) position. Then, detach the cover from the device. Unlock position 2. If you model has the phone function, you need to install the SIM card provided by your mobile operator.
  • Page 18 3. To install the battery, attach the bottom side of the battery to the compartment at an angle and then lower the upper side to engage the connector. 4. Attach the bottom side of the battery cover to the device at an angle and then, with the handle still in the unlock (vertical) position, fit the latch handle into place.

  • Page 19: Connecting To Ac Power And Charging The Battery

    Connecting to AC Power and Charging the Battery Be sure to fully charge the battery before using your device for the first time. 1. Plug the DC cord of the AC adapter into the power connector of the  device ( 2.

  • Page 20: Performing The Initial Startup

              Performing the Initial Startup When turning on your device for the very first time, you will be guided through a setup process. 1. Make sure that your device is either connected to AC power or the battery has power.

  • Page 21: Synchronizing With Your Computer

    Synchronizing with Your Computer ActiveSync and Windows Mobile Device Center (WMDC) provide an easy way to synchronize data on a Windows-based computer with your device. ActiveSync works on computers that have the Windows XP operating systems. WMDC works only on computers that have Windows Vista. ActiveSync and WMDC act as gateways between your device and your computer for transferring Outlook e-mail, appointments, contacts, and tasks, and media such as pictures, music, and videos.

  • Page 22: Using Options

    After the software installation, connect your device to your computer with the USB cable and you are ready to synchronize. Using Options Using an SD Card Your device has a SD (Secure Digital) card slot where you can insert an SD/SDHC memory card or SDIO card.

  • Page 23: Using The Hand Strap

    2. Insert the card into the slot, with the connector pointing to the slot and its label facing the back of the device. 3. Replace the cap and secure with the two screws. The cap is required for the waterproof capability of your device. Using the Hand Strap You can attach the hand strap to your device.

  • Page 25: Chapter 2 Basic Skills

    Chapter 2 Basic Skills This chapter familiarizes you with the basic operations of your device. Power Saving and Turning Off Backlight Off The backlight of the screen dims out after a period of inactivity (default 30 seconds while on battery power and 1 minute while on external power). To restore the backlight, tap the screen or press a button.

  • Page 26: Turning Off

    Turning Off If you are not using your device, press and hold the power button for at least 3 seconds until the device plays a notification sound and turns off. Navigating on the Screen Using the Stylus Use the stylus to navigate and select objects on the screen. Pull the stylus out of the slot and extend it for ease of use.

  • Page 27: Today Screen

    Today Screen When you switch on your device for the first time each day, you will see the Today screen. The Today screen can be easily accessed from any screen by tapping and then Today. The Today screen shows your upcoming appointments, active tasks, information about e-mail messages, and more.

  • Page 28: Navigation Bar And Toolbar

    Navigation Bar and Toolbar The navigation bar is located at the top of the screen. It displays the active programs and allows you to switch programs and close screens. The navigation bar and Start menu: Tap to select a program. Tap to quickly select a program you have recently used.

  • Page 29: Running Programs

    Running Programs You can switch from one program to another without closing any program. To run a program, tap on the left-top corner of the screen and select  from the Start menu.  Programs and tap the program To access additional programs, tap ...

  • Page 30: Notifications

    Notifications Your device reminds you in a variety of ways when you have something to do. For example, if you have set up an appointment in Calendar, a task with a due date in Tasks or an alarm in Clock, you will be notified in any of the following ways: ...
  • Page 31 To show or hide the Input panel, tap the Input panel button. Tap the arrow next to the Input panel button to see your choices. Select an input method. Tap to see your choices. Input panel button. When you use the Input panel, your device anticipates the word you are typing or writing and displays it above the Input panel.

  • Page 32: Writing On The Screen

    Recognizer With a recognizer, you can write letters using the stylus just as you would use a pen on paper. When you write a letter, it is converted to typed text that appears on the screen. For specific instructions on using a recognizer, open a recognizer and then tap the question mark next to the writing area.

  • Page 33: Drawing On The Screen

    Drawing on the Screen You can draw on the screen in the same way that you write on the screen. 1. Tap Menu  Draw to enable drawing mode. A check () appears before the command. 2. To create a drawing, cross three ruled lines on your first stroke. A drawing box appears.

  • Page 34: Recording A Message

    Recording a Message You can quickly capture thoughts, reminders and phone numbers by recording a message. In the Notes program, you can either create a stand-alone recording or include a recording in a written note. If you want to include the recording in a note, open the note first. In the Messaging program, you can add a recording to an email message.

  • Page 35: Using My Text

    Recording Formats Your device supports several formats for voice notes. The formats vary in both the quality of the recording and the size of the sound file. When selecting a recording format, you should consider the quality you need as well as how much storage memory the recording will use on your device.

  • Page 36: Securing Your Device

    Securing Your Device Locking Your Device When not using your device, you can lock the device so that accidental touching of the keypad or touchpad does not cause it to operate. To lock the device: tap Device unlocked on the Today screen. To unlock the device: tap Unlock (or press the left soft key on the device) ...

  • Page 37: Using The Phone (Select Models Only)

    Chapter 3 Using the Phone (Select Models Only) This chapter tells you how to use the mobile phone function of your device. About Your Phone Select models are equipped with the HSDPA (High-Speed Downlink Packet Access) module. HSDPA is an enhanced 3G (third generation) mobile telephony communications protocol.

  • Page 38: Switching On Or Off The Phone

    Switching On or Off the Phone When the device is turned on, the phone is switched on by default. When needed (for example, on an airplane), you can switch off the phone without turning off your device. 1. Tap the Wireless Manager section on the Today screen.

  • Page 39: Phone Status Icons

    Starting the Phone Program Start the Phone program by any of the three methods: Press the Send key on the device.  Tap Phone (left soft key) on the Today  screen.  Phone.  Whenever you start Phone, the Phone screen displays the soft keypad.

  • Page 40: Making A Call

    Making a Call There are several ways you can make a call. Dialing a Call 1. When on the Today screen: Press the numeric keys on your device to start entering the phone number. Your device will automatically switch to the Phone program.

  • Page 41: Making A Call From The Onscreen List

    Making a Call from the Onscreen List Whenever you start the Phone program, the screen lists all recent calls, speed dials, and contacts. If the list contains the number you want to call, you can conveniently select from the list and press the Send key on your device.

  • Page 42: Making A Call From The Call History List

    Tap and hold on the contact to call,  and then tap the number to call in the shortcut menu. Making a Call from the Call History List The Call History list displays the calls you made, received or missed. 1.

  • Page 43: Making A Call From Speed Dial

    2. Do one of the followings to call a person in the Call History list: Select the number to call and then tap  Call or press the Send key on your device. Tap and hold on the number to call ...

  • Page 44: Responding To A Call

    Responding to a Call When an incoming call is received, your device rings or vibrates according to the options you have set for the phone. The name and number of the caller are displayed on the pop-up window. If the name of the caller is not in your contact list, only the caller’s phone number is displayed.

  • Page 45: Operations During A Call

    Operations during a Call Adjusting the Phone Volume To adjust the volume during a call, tap the icon on the navigation bar and select a volume level. CAUTION: Using the Mute Function During a call, you can mute your microphone so that the person with whom you are speaking cannot hear you, but you can still hear him or her.

  • Page 46: Managing More Than One Call

    Managing More Than One Call NOTE: During a call, you can make or take a second call while putting the current call on hold. Then, you can choose to swap between the two callers or set up a conference call between all three parties. Holding a Call to Take a Second Call 1.

  • Page 47: Taking A Note During A Call

    Setting up a Conference Call NOTE: 1. When you have put a call on hold and made or taken another call as described earlier, you can set up conference calling by tapping Menu  Conference. 2. To add additional people to your conference, tap Hold. Dial a second number and press the Send key to connect.

  • Page 48: Using Call History

    Using Call History Call History provides the time and duration of all incoming, outgoing, and missed calls, and a summary of total calls. Call History also provides easy access to any notes taken during a call. To access Call History while in the Phone program, tap Call History. Viewing Call History You can tap Menu ...

  • Page 49: Adding An Entry To Contacts Using Call History

    Adding an Entry to Contacts Using Call History You can add a phone number in the Call History to Outlook Contacts or SIM Contact. 1. Tap and hold the entry you wish to transfer, and tap Save to Contacts in the shortcut menu.

  • Page 50: Editing Or Deleting A Speed Dial Entry

    6. If Location, accept the current speed dial number or change the number if you want to. 7. Tap ok to save the setting. The new Speed Dial entry is now on the Speed Dial list. The letter on the lower-right corner of the entry indicates the assigned phone number.

  • Page 51: Customizing Your Phone

    Customizing Your Phone To access the Phone Settings, start the Phone program and tap Menu  Options. Changing Phone Settings Tap the Phone tab. You can customize phone settings, such as the ring type and ring tone to be used for incoming calls, and the keypad tone to be used when entering phone numbers.

  • Page 52: Changing Security Settings

    Changing Security Settings Tap the Security tab. You can protect your phone from unauthorized use. You might be prompted to enter the PIN2 code for specific functions (such as the pre-paid card’s charging counters). Consult your mobile phone network service to check if your SIM card supports PIN2-related functions and services.

  • Page 53: Changing Network Settings

    Changing Network Settings Tap the Network tab. You can view available wireless networks, determine the order in which your phone accesses another network if the current one is unavailable, and specify whether you want to change networks manually or automatically. The current network will remain active until you change it, lose your signal, or change your SIM card.

  • Page 54: Setting Up An Internet Connection

    Setting up an Internet Connection You can set up an Internet connection using the mobile network. See ‚Using Cellular Connection (Select Models Only)‛ in Chapter 7 for information. Checking Your Voice Mail The first position in your speed dial list defaults as your voice mailbox. When you insert your SIM card, your device automatically detects your voice mailbox number and sets it to the first position in your speed dial list.

  • Page 55: Managing Your Device

    Chapter 4 Managing Your Device This chapter tells you how to effectively manage power, settings, data and programs of your device. Managing Power A fully charged battery should provide power for up to 8 hours of use. The operating time of a fully charged battery depends on how you are using the device.

  • Page 56: Power-Saving Tips

    off automatically. You need to connect the device to external AC power for charging before you can use it again. Power-Saving Tips Follow these suggestions to maximize the battery’s operating time, particularly when you are relying solely on the battery power for extended time periods.

  • Page 57: Customizing Your Device

    Customizing Your Device You can customize the settings of the device to your own preferences. Tap  Settings. Then tap the Personal, System or Connections tab. Settings – Personal Item Description Buttons To assign programs to hardware buttons (not supported by your device) and set the repeat rate of the up/down control.

  • Page 58: Settings - System

    Settings – System Item Description About To show the hardware information of your device and to define the name that your device uses for identifying itself to other computers. Backlight To adjust the brightness level of the display and to set the automatic turnoff for power saving purposes.

  • Page 59: Settings - Connections

    Item Description Remove To remove programs you added to the memory of your Programs device. Screen To set the orientation of the screen to portrait or landscape. To adjust the touch screen for accurate screen taps. To enable the ClearType feature for easier reading of text in programs that support ClearType.

  • Page 60: Searching And Organizing Information

    Item Description USB to PC To change the type of USB connection your device is using and to enable advanced network functionality. Wi-Fi To search for wireless networks and configure the wireless network module. Wireless To change the Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and Phone radio status. Manager Searching and Organizing Information...

  • Page 61: Microsoft Pocket Outlook

    Chapter 5 Microsoft Pocket Outlook Microsoft Pocket Outlook includes Calendar, Contacts, Tasks, Notes, and Messaging. You can use these programs individually or together. For example, e-mail addresses stored in Contacts can be used to address e-mail messages in Messaging.  Help Calendar: Scheduling Appointments and Meetings...

  • Page 62: Creating An Appointment

    Tap to go to today. Tap to display or edit the appointment details. Tap to switch to another view. NOTE: Menu Tools Options Creating an Appointment 1. In Day or Week view, tap the desired date and time for the appointment. 2.

  • Page 63: Using The Calendar Summary Screen

    Using the Calendar Summary Screen When you tap an appointment in Calendar, a summary screen is displayed. To change the appointment, tap Menu  Edit. NOTE: Reply...

  • Page 64: Contacts: Tracking Friends And Colleagues

    Contacts: Tracking Friends and Colleagues Contacts maintains a list of your friends and colleagues so that you can easily find the information you are looking for, whether you are at home or on the road.  Contacts. The Contacts list appears. For models with the phone function, contacts stored in the SIM card also appear in the list (indicated by the icon...

  • Page 65: Using The Contacts Summary Screen

    Using the Contacts Summary Screen When you tap a contact on the contact list, a summary screen is displayed. To change the contact information, tap Menu  Edit.

  • Page 66: Tasks: Keeping A To Do List

    Tasks: Keeping a To Do List Use Tasks to keep track of what you have to  Programs  Tasks. Creating a Task 1. In Tasks, tap Menu  New Task. 2. Using the Input panel, enter a description. 3. You can enter a start date and due date or enter other information by first tapping the field.

  • Page 67: Using The Tasks Summary Screen

    Using the Tasks Summary Screen When you tap a task on the task list, a summary screen is displayed. To change the task, tap Edit.

  • Page 68: Notes: Capturing Thoughts And Ideas

    Notes: Capturing Thoughts and Ideas Quickly capture thoughts, reminders, ideas, drawings and phone numbers with Notes. You can create a written note or an audio recording. You can also include a recording in a note.  Programs  Notes. Creating a Note 1.

  • Page 69: Messaging: Sending And Receiving Messages

    Messaging: Sending and Receiving Messages You can work with e-mail and text messages (select models only) from Messaging.  Messaging. The account selection screen appears. About Accounts You can use multiple services to send and receive messages. For different ways of accessing messages, there are different types of account: ...

  • Page 70: Reading E-Mail Messages

    2. Tap Setup E-mail on the account selection screen. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup. During setup, you can enable Auto Setup to search for and enter the settings of the e-mail account with which you want your device to synchronize.

  • Page 71: Reading Text Messages (Select Models Only)

    3. Tap Menu  New. 4. Enter the e-mail address of one or more recipients, separating them with a semicolon. To access addresses from Contacts, tap To. 5. Enter your message and subject. To quickly add common messages, tap Menu  My Text, and tap a desired message.

  • Page 72: Composing And Sending A Text Message (Select Models Only)

    Composing and Sending a Text Message (Select Models Only)  Messaging. 1. Tap 2. Select Text Messages on the account selection screen. 3. Tap Menu  New. 4. Enter the phone number of one or more recipients, separating them with a semicolon.

  • Page 73: Chapter 6 More Programs

    Chapter 6 More Programs In addition to Microsoft Pocket Outlook, there are other programs built into your device. This chapter tells you how to use these programs.  Help ActiveSync ActiveSync on your device works with ActiveSync on a Windows XP computer and with Windows Mobile Device Center on a Windows Vista computer.

  • Page 74: Synchronizing Data

    You can select which information types are synchronized and control how much data is synchronized. (See the ActiveSync or Windows Mobile Device Center help on your computer.) With ActiveSync, you can also:  Copy (rather than synchronize) files between your device and computer. ...
  • Page 75 1. Make sure your device is not connected to your computer.  Programs  ActiveSync. 2. On your device, tap 3. Tap Menu  Add Server Source. 4. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup. 5. Connect your device to the Internet for synchronization with Exchange Server.

  • Page 76: Office Mobile

    Office Mobile Microsoft Office Mobile works with Microsoft Office on your computer to give you easy access to copies of your documents.  Office Mobile and select the program to use. Excel Mobile  OneNote Mobile  PowerPoint Mobile  Word Mobile ...

  • Page 77: Opening A Document/Workbook/Note/Presentation

    OneNote Mobile 3. When finished, tap ok and the document/workbook/note is automatically saved and named according to the first characters of text entered in the document. Opening a Document/Workbook/Note/Presentation Whenever you switch to an Office Mobile program, you will see the file list. Tap the desired file to open it.

  • Page 78: Internet Explorer

    Internet Explorer Settings  Connections  Connections  My ISP  Internet Explorer. The Internet Explorer Mobile home page appears. Tap Favorites to display the Favorites list. Tap the page that you want to view. To visit web pages not included in Favorites, in the address bar that appears at the top of the screen, enter the web address you want to visit and then tap...

  • Page 79: Windows Live And Messenger

    Windows Live and Messenger Windows Live lets you wirelessly access many of the features of the Windows Live Web site. You can access your Windows Live Hotmail.  You can access your Windows Live Messenger and contacts.   You can merge your Messenger contacts with the contacts on your device.

  • Page 80: Windows Media

    2. Tap Sign in. Menu  Sign out NOTE: Windows Media Use Microsoft Windows Media Player Mobile to play digital audio and video files that are stored on your device or on a network, such as on a web site. You can play files in either Windows Media or MP3 format (including files with the extensions .asf, .wma, .wmv and .mp3).

  • Page 81: Pictures & Videos

    Pictures & Videos With Pictures & Videos, you can: View pictures and video clips.  Send pictures and videos to others.  Set a picture as the background on the Today screen.  Play slide show.  Edit your pictures. ...

  • Page 82: Camera

    Camera The Camera program allows you to take pictures and record video clips. Taking Pictures  1. To start the program, press the key on your device or tap Programs  Pictures & Videos  Camera. The Camera screen appears. Below the display area are indicators of the current status.
  • Page 83 2. For camera controls such as brightness and zooming, tap Menu. Menu Items Descriptions Mode Three choices: 1. Normal 2. Burst – Continuous shooting of 5 pictures 3. Timer – 5 second countdown before shooting Brightness Seven brightness levels Resolution Six choices from 160x120 to 2048x1536 (640x480 by default) Zoom...

  • Page 84: Recording Video Clips

    3. Aim the camera lens at the subject. Press the key halfway down for automatic focusing. A white frame appears. Wait until the color of the frame turns green indicating the subject is in focus. 4. Press the key fully to take the picture. 5.
  • Page 85 Menu Items Descriptions Brightness Seven brightness levels Quality 352 x 288 White Balance Five choices from which you can select one that matches the current light source. Full Screen Full screen on and off. Options Overall settings to the Camera program. 4.
  • Page 86 Or, the recording will automatically stop when the length reaches the pre-defined maximum value (30 seconds by default). 6. The video clip is saved to the predefined storage location. To view the video clip, tap Thumbnails.

  • Page 87: Internet Sharing (Select Models Only)

    Internet Sharing (Select Models Only) Using Internet Sharing, you can use your device as an external modem for the computer via the USB or Bluetooth connection. NOTE: 1. Make sure that your device is not connected to another device, and that you have installed proper GPRS settings.

  • Page 88: Remote Desktop Mobile

    Remote Desktop Mobile Using Remote Desktop Connection, you can log on to a Windows Terminal Server and use all programs installed on this server. To connect to a remote computer:  Programs  Remote Desktop Mobile. 1. Tap 2. Select the computer. Enter the user name, password, and domain. 3.

  • Page 89: Other Programs

    Other Programs Other programs refer to programs installed by Getac. E-Compass The E-Compass program shows directions of movement including heading, pitch angle, roll angle, and altitude. Reading and Calibrating the Compass  Programs  E-Compass. To run the program, tap Each time you start the program, you’ll be requested to calibrate the...
  • Page 90     Compass Settings The value of altitude is adjusted according to the change in the ambient pressure. It is important that you regularly set the reference altitude because the compass needs an appropriate starting point (altitude versus ambient pressure) for future adjustments.

  • Page 91: Taclink

    TacLink The TacLink program receives GPS satellite signals to calculate the location of your device. You can also record a NMEA log file for the use of other applications.  Settings  System  GPS  Mode for the need of third party programs. Running TacLink ...
  • Page 92 NMEA Log To start logging, tap Setting  Log  Start. To stop, tap Setting  Log  Stop. For each logging section, new data is added to the end of the existing data in the same file. By default, the log file is named ‚GeTACGPSLog‛ and saved to ‚My Documents‛...

  • Page 93: Chapter 7 Getting Connected

    Chapter 7 Getting Connected This chapter tells you how you can get your device connected through a variety of ways. Types of Connections Your device can connect to the Internet, to your computer, and to other devices and services. Your device has two groups of connection settings: My ISP and My Work Network.

  • Page 94: Using Cellular Connection (Select Models Only)

    USB is a wired connection between your device and a computer for  synchronizing data or surfing the Internet. (See ‚ActiveSync‛ in Chapter 6 for information.) Using Cellular Connection (Select Models Only) Models supporting mobile phone functions allow you to access the Internet using the mobile network.

  • Page 95: Setting Up A Dial-Up Connection

    Setting up a Dial-up Connection With dial-up, your service provider gives you a phone number that you dial in order to connect your device to the Internet.  Settings  Connections  Connections. 1. Tap 2. In either group, tap Add a new modem connection. 3.

  • Page 96: Using Wireless Network

    Using Wireless Network Your device has a built-in wireless network module. As long as you are in a wireless LAN (WLAN) environment, you can connect to the network without physical cables. Switching On or Off the Wi-Fi Radio By default, the Wi-Fi radio is switched off. To switch on or off the Wi-Fi radio: 1.

  • Page 97: Connecting To A Wireless Network

    Connecting to a Wireless Network 1. Switch on the Wi-Fi radio. (See ‚Switching On or Off the Wi-Fi Radio‛ previously.) 2. Your device will detect available Wi-Fi networks. If more than one network is detected, the screen will display a network list. Select the network you want to connect to, and tap OK.

  • Page 98: Using The Bluetooth Function

    Using the Bluetooth Function NOTE: Your device incorporates the Bluetooth capability. Bluetooth technology is a short-range wireless communications technology. Devices with Bluetooth capabilities can exchange information over a distance of about 10 meters (30 feet) without requiring a physical connection. Switching On or Off the Bluetooth Radio By default, the Bluetooth radio is switched off.

  • Page 99: Sending Files Via The Bluetooth Function

    3. For other devices to detect your device, tap Menu  Bluetooth Settings  Mode  Make this device visible to other devices. 4. When not using the Bluetooth function, switch off the Bluetooth radio. NOTE: Sending Files via the Bluetooth Function 1.

  • Page 100: Creating A Bluetooth Partnership

    Creating a Bluetooth Partnership A partnership is a relationship that you create between your device and another device with Bluetooth capabilities to help exchange information in a secure manner. Creating a partnership involves entering the same Bluetooth passcode on both devices. Once a partnership is created, your devices need only have the Bluetooth function switched on to exchange information;...

  • Page 101: Troubleshooting And Maintenance

    Chapter 8 Troubleshooting and Maintenance This chapter gives solutions to common device problems you may encounter. It also provides guidelines on taking care of your device. Resetting Your Device Occasionally, you may need to reset your device. For example, you should reset your device when it stops responding;...

  • Page 102: Restoring Factory Default State

    Restoring Factory Default State In some cases, you may need to restore your device to the factory default state by clearing the memory from your device. For example, you should clear the memory:  When your device does not respond after being restarted. ...

  • Page 103: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Solution Power does not switch on The remaining battery power may be too when using battery power. low to run your device. Charge the battery. Screen responds slowly. Make sure that your device is not running out of battery power. If the problem still persists, restart your device.

  • Page 104: Caring For Your Device

    Problem Solution A warning message of not Delete files you no longer need. enough memory appears. Remove programs you no longer need. Delete all files and clear history in Internet Explorer. Stop programs you are not currently using. To check the state of your active programs, tap ...
  • Page 105 Never clean your device with it powered on. Use a soft, lint-free cloth to  wipe the screen and the exterior of your device. Do not use paper towels to clean the screen.   Never attempt to disassemble, repair or make any modifications to your device.

  • Page 107: Chapter 9 Regulatory Information

    Chapter 9 Regulatory Information Regulations Statements European Notice Products with the CE marking comply with Radio & Telecommunication Terminal Equipment Directive (R&TTE) (1999/5/EEC), the Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (89/336/EEC) and the Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC) – as amended by Directive 93/68/ECC – issued by the Commission of the European Community.

  • Page 108: Fcc Regulations

    EN55022: Radio disturbance characteristics EN55024: Immunity characteristics EN6100-3-2: Limits for harmonic current emissions EN6100-3-3: Limitation of voltage fluctuation and flicker in low-voltage supply system EN60950 / IEC 60950: Product Safety The manufacturer cannot be held responsible for modifications made by the User and the consequences thereof, which may alter the conformity of the product with the CE Marking.

  • Page 109: Safety Precautions

    The antenna(s) used for this transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. Safety Precautions Prolonged listening of music in maximum volume can damage the ears.  The use of headphones other than those recommended/supplied can ...

  • Page 110: About The Battery

    Do not use the charger if the cord becomes damaged.  Do not attempt to service the unit. There are no serviceable parts inside.  Replace the unit if it is damaged or exposed to excess moisture. About the Battery ...
  • Page 111 The highest SAR value for the device as reported to the FCC when tested for use at the ear is 0.284 W/kg (for the 3G model) or 0.134 W/kg (for the non-3G model) and when worn on the body, as described in this user guide, is 0.285 W/kg (for the 3G model) or 0.036 W/kg (for the non-3G model).

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