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  • Page 1 PS236 USER MANUAL Rugged Mobile Computing Solutions...
  • Page 2 However, it does not include Google’s closed-source applications such as Gmail, Google Maps, Android Market, etc. For the latest version of the manual, please visit the Getac website at www.getac.com. Detailed instructions on using Android 2.2 are also provided in the User’s Guide available from Google’s website.

  • Page 3: 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  ...
  • Page 4   Working with Menus .............. 2-7   Options Menus ..............2-7   Context Menus ..............2-7   Status Bar ................. 2-8   Quick Contact ................2-9   Entering Information ............2-10   Using the Onscreen Keyboard ......... 2-10   Editing Text ............... 2-10  ...
  • Page 5   Chapter 4 Placing and Receiving Calls .......... 4-1   Opening the Phone Application ..........4-1   Placing a Call ................4-2   Dialing a Call ............... 4-2   Placing a Call from Contacts ..........4-2   Placing a Call from the Call Log ......... 4-3  ...
  • Page 6   Chapter 6 Web and Communications..........6-1   Browser ..................6-1   Surfing the Web ..............6-1   Working with Bookmarks ..........6-2   Changing Browser Settings ..........6-3   Email ..................6-4   Opening Email and the Account Screen ......6-4  ...
  • Page 7   Call Settings ................. 8-5   Sound Settings ..............8-5   Display Settings ..............8-6   Location and Security Settings .......... 8-7   Applications Settings ............8-8   Accounts and Sync Settings..........8-8   Privacy Settings ..............8-9   SD Card and Phone Storage Settings ........ 8-9  ...

  • Page 9: 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 Getting Started...
  • Page 10 Ref Component Description Mobile Phone Flashes in blue to indicate that the phone function is Indicator switched on. 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 11 Ref Component Description When pressed longer: Opens a menu with options for Silent mode, Airplane mode, and Power off. Microphone Records voices. Serves as the mouthpiece during a call. Keypad Ref Component Description Number Keys Enter numbers/text. Alternative Provide functions as indicated by the orange icons Function Keys when Fn lock is on.
  • Page 12 Ref Component Description Increases the brightness level of the screen. It cycles to the lowest level after reaching the highest level. Decreases/increases the sound volume. Send Key Dials or answers a call. Home Key Opens the Home screen. When pressed longer: Opens a small window containing icons of recently used applications.

  • Page 13: 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. Hand Strap The hand strap attaches here.

  • Page 14: 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. Micro USB Connects to the USB cable for data transfer. Connector Serial Port Provides D-sub 9 pins RS232 function. Docking Connects to the office dock (an option).

  • Page 15: 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. With the SIM card’s chip side facing up and the beveled corner pointing to the slot, insert the card all the way into the slot.
  • Page 16 3. To install the battery, plug the battery’s connector at an angle first and then lower the other side. 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 17: 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 18: Performing The Initial Startup

    As a protection against damage, your device stops charging when the battery’s temperature is extremely high or low. In high temperature conditions, the charging stops when the battery’s temperature gets above 70°C (158°F) and continues when the temperature lowers to 60°C (140°F).

  • Page 19: Using Options

    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. Inserting an SD Card 1. Remove the rubber protection cap by unfastening two screws. 2.
  • Page 20 NOTE: A taller cap is available as an option for protecting an SDIO card which is larger. Preparing an SD Card for Use To use a new SD card with your device, format the card on your device. You also need to do so if you have problems reading data on an old SD card. 1.

  • Page 21: Using The Tether

    Using the Tether NOTE: Attach the tether for the stylus to the device before attaching the hand strap. A tether is provided for attaching the stylus to your device. 1. Insert one of the tether’s loop ends through the hole of the stylus (as indicated by below).

  • Page 22: Using The Hand Strap

    Using the Hand Strap NOTE: Attach the tether for the stylus to the device before attaching the hand strap. You can attach the hand strap to your device. 1-14 1BGetting Started...

  • Page 23: Chapter 2 Basic Skills

    Chapter 2 Basic Skills This chapter familiarizes you with the basic operations of your device. CAUTION: The device can get uncomfortably warm when you use it in high temperatures. In such a circumstance, please take safety measures (such as wearing gloves) to protect yourself. Prolonged body contact can cause discomfort and potentially a burn.

  • Page 24: Navigating On The Screen

    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. Store it in the slot when not in use. Touch the screen once with the stylus to open an item or select an object.

  • Page 25: Home Screen

    Home Screen The Home screen is your starting point to access all the features on your device. You can have it display application icons, widgets, shortcuts, and other features that you want. At the top of the screen, the Status bar displays the time, information about the status of your device, and icons for notifications that you’ve received.

  • Page 26: Items On The Home Screen

    Small dots at the lower left and right indicate which screen you’re viewing. Tap and hold the small dots on the lower left or right of the screen to view thumbnails of the Home screen and its extensions, which you can tap to open.

  • Page 27: Customizing Your Home Screen

    Customizing Your Home Screen You can add application icons, shortcuts, widgets, and other items to any part of the Home screen. You can also change the wallpaper. Adding an Item to the Home Screen 1. Open the Home screen where you want to add the item. 2.

  • Page 28: Using The Launcher

    Changing the Wallpaper 1. While on the Home screen, press the menu key on your device and tap Wallpaper. - or - Tap and hold an empty area of the Home screen and in the menu that opens, tap Wallpapers. 2.

  • Page 29: Working With Menus

    Working with Menus There are two kinds of Android menus: options menus and context menus. Options Menus Options menus contain tools that apply to the activities of the current screen or application, not to any specific item on the screen. You open an options menu by pressing the menu key on your device.

  • Page 30: Status Bar

    Status Bar The Status bar appears at the top of almost every screen. It displays icons indicating that you’ve received notifications (on the left) and icons indicating the phone’s status (on the right), along with the current time. Notifications icons Status icons Notification icons report the arrival of new messages, events, and alarms.

  • Page 31: Quick Contact

    Quick Contact As you build up your list of contacts on your device, you can use Quick Contact for Android in many applications to quickly start a chat, email, or text message, to place a call, or to locate your contacts. Quick Contact for Android is a special icon that you can tap to open a bubble with options for quickly initiating a connection to that contact.

  • Page 32: Entering Information

    Entering Information Using the Onscreen Keyboard You enter text, numbers, and symbols using the onscreen keyboard. Some applications open the keyboard automatically. In others, you tap an input field where you want to enter text to open the keyboard. To enter text, tap the keys on the keyboard to type.

  • Page 33: Searching Information

    Searching Information NOTE: If you’re searching the web, make sure your device is connected to the Internet. You can search for information on your device and on the web using Google search. 1. Access the Search box by one of the three ways. Go to the Home screen for the Search widget (which is on the Home screen by default).

  • Page 34: Locking The Screen

    5. The search result displays in the appropriate application, such as Contacts or the Browser. Locking the Screen The lock screen displays whenever you turn on your device or wake up the screen. By default, you unlock the screen by dragging the lock icon all the way to the right.

  • Page 35: Chapter 3 Getting Connected

    Chapter 3 Getting Connected This chapter tells you how you can get your device connected through a variety of ways. Overview Types of Connections Your device can connect to a variety of networks and devices, including mobile networks for voice and data transmission, Wi-Fi data networks, and Bluetooth devices, such as headsets.

  • Page 36: Connecting To Mobile Networks

    Connecting to Mobile Networks Your device supports HSDPA (High-Speed Downlink Packet Access). HSDPA is an enhanced 3G (third generation) mobile telephony communications protocol. It can operate on 850/900/1800/1900/2100MHz. To use the phone, you need to first set up an account with a mobile phone network service provider.

  • Page 37: Using Wi-Fi Networks

    While on the Home screen, press the menu key on your device. Tap Settings Wireless & networks Mobile networks. From here you can check what network you’re using, enable or disable data roaming, and limit your data connections to 2G networks. (See “Wireless and Networks Settings” in Chapter 8 for information.) Using Wi-Fi Networks Wi-Fi is a wireless networking technology that can provide Internet access at...

  • Page 38: Connecting To A Wi-Fi Network

    Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network 1. Make sure the Wi-Fi radio is on. (See “Turning Wi-Fi On or Off” previously.) 2. While on the Home screen, press the menu key on your device. 3. Tap Settings Wireless & networks Wi-Fi settings. 4.

  • Page 39: Using The Bluetooth Function

    (SSID) or is currently out of range. In the Wi-Fi settings screen, tap Add Wi-Fi network (at the bottom of the list of discovered networks). Using the Bluetooth Function NOTE: Getac does not guarantee the product’s compatibilities with the Bluetooth headsets/devices from all manufacturers. Bluetooth technology is a short-range wireless communications technology.

  • Page 40: Pairing With A Bluetooth Device

    Pairing with a Bluetooth Device The first time you use a new Bluetooth device with your device, you must “pair” them, so that they know how to connect securely to each other. After that, you can simply connect to a paired device. 1.

  • Page 41: Connecting To A Paired Bluetooth Device

    Connecting to a Paired Bluetooth Device Once paired, you can connect to a Bluetooth device. 1. While on the Home screen, press the menu key on your device. 2. Tap Settings Wireless & networks Bluetooth settings. 3. In the list of devices, tap a paired but unconnected device in the list. If the device you expected isn’t displayed, tap Scan for devices.

  • Page 42: Connecting To Vpns

    Connecting to VPNs VPNs (Virtual private networks) allow you to connect to the resources inside a secured local network, from outside that network. Adding a VPN NOTE: To configure VPN access from your device, you must obtain the details from your network administrator. 1.

  • Page 43: Disconnecting From A Vpn

    Disconnecting from a VPN To disconnect from a VPN, open the Notifications panel and tap the ongoing notification for the VPN connection. Connecting to a Computer via USB You can connect your device to a computer with the USB cable, to transfer files between your device and the computer.

  • Page 44: Adding An Account

    4. To disconnect your device from the computer, open the Notifications panel and tap Turn off USB storage. Tap Turn off USB storage in the screen that opens. Adding an Account If you have a Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync account (Exchange 2003 and 2007) at work or a Google account on the web, you can add the account in your device so you can sync contacts, email, and calendar events with your device from that account.

  • Page 45: Placing And Receiving Calls

    Chapter 4 Placing and Receiving Calls This chapter tells you how to use the Phone application. Opening the Phone Application You can open the Phone application by several ways: Tap the Phone application icon in the Launcher ( ). The application opens to the Phone tab.

  • Page 46: Placing A Call

    Placing a Call There are several ways you can place a call. Dialing a Call 1. Tap the Phone application icon in the Launcher ( ). Or, if you are currently using Phone or Contacts, tap the Phone tab. 2. Tap the keys on the phone keypad to enter phone number.

  • Page 47: Placing A Call From The Call Log

    NOTE: You can also quickly call a contact by using Quick Contact. (See “Quick Contact” in Chapter 2 for information.) For detailed information on Contacts, see “Contacts” in Chapter 5. Placing a Call from the Call Log The Call log is a list of all the calls you’ve made, received or missed.

  • Page 48: Responding To A Call

    Responding to a Call When you receive a phone call, the Incoming Call screen opens with the caller ID and any additional information about the caller that you have entered in Contacts. Answering a Call To answer an incoming call, press the Send key on your device or drag the green phone icon to the right.

  • Page 49: During A Call

    During a Call Adjusting the Phone Volume To adjust the call volume, use the volume control keys on your device (with Fn locked, to increase or to decrease). CAUTION: Never raise the sound volume level too high when using earphones. An excessive sound volume level could cause damage to your hearing.

  • Page 50: Setting Up A Conference Call

    Icons Functions Turns the speakerphone on or off. Switches between a Bluetooth headset and the phone. When a Bluetooth headset is paired and connected to your phone, you can conduct all calls on the headset for hands-free conversation. Switches between current calls. If you accept a new call when you’re already on a call, you can switch between the two callers.

  • Page 51: More Phone Operations

    More Phone Operations Using Call Log The Call log is a list of all the calls you’ve placed, received, or missed. It offers a convenient way to redial a number, return a call, or add a number to your Contacts. To open Call log, press the Send key on your device.

  • Page 52: Reading Or Sending Messages

    Reading or Sending Messages To read or send text messages (SMS) and multimedia messages (MMS), use the Messaging application. See “Messaging” in Chapter 6 for information. Checking Your Voicemail When you have a new voicemail message, the voicemail icon appears in the Status bar.

  • Page 53: Configuring Phone Call Settings

    Configuring Phone Call Settings You can configure phone call settings, such as call forwarding, call waiting, and other special features offered by your carrier. See “Call Settings” in Chapter 8 for information. Placing and Receiving Calls...

  • Page 55: Contacts And Calendar

    Chapter 5 Contacts and Calendar This chapter tells you how to use the Contacts and Calendar applications. Contacts The Contacts application gives you quick and easy access to the people you want to reach. To open Contacts, tap the Contacts icon in the Launcher ( You can also open Contacts by using Quick Contact.

  • Page 56: Adding A Contact

    2. Tap Import from SIM. 3. To import all, press the menu key on your device and tap Import all. To select individual contacts to import, tap and hold the contact you want and tap Import in the menu that opens. Adding a Contact 1.

  • Page 57: Using Contacts List And Details

    Using Contacts List and Details When you open Contacts, all of your contacts are displayed alphabetically in a scrolling list. You can drag the list up or down to scroll it. Tap to view only your favorite contacts. Tap a contact to view details.

  • Page 58: Editing Contacts Details

    Tap to open Quick Contact. Tap a contact method to start communicating with the contact. Editing Contacts Details Editing Information 1. Open the contact list. 2. Tap and hold the contact whose details you want to edit; in the menu that opens, tap Edit contact.

  • Page 59: Joining Or Separating Contacts

    Setting a Ringtone for a Contact NOTE: To use custom audio files as ringtones for incoming calls, set up the file as a ringtone in the Music application. (See “Add a Song to the Ringtone List” in Chapter 7 for information.) You can specify a unique ringtone for a contact.

  • Page 60: Calendar

    Calendar The Calendar application works with the web-based Google Calendar calendaring service for creating and managing events, meetings, and appointments. It also works with the Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync calendaring service. To open Calendar, tap the Calendar icon in the Launcher ( The first time you open Calendar, you are asked to add an account first or, if an account has been set up, you will see the existing calendar events from your account on the web.

  • Page 61: Week View

    Drag up or down to view earlier or later Tap a day to view the months. events of the day. Week View Week view displays a chart of the events of one week. Drag left or right to view earlier or later days.

  • Page 62: Day View

    Day View Day view displays a chart of the events of one day, in a table of one-hour rows. A red line indicates the current time. Drag left or right to view earlier or later days. Tap an event to view its details.

  • Page 63: Viewing Event Details

    Viewing Event Details Tap an event to view its details. Creating an Event You can use Calendar on your device to create events that appear on your device and in your Calendar on the web. 1. In any Calendar view, press the menu key on your device and tap New event.

  • Page 64: Editing Or Delete An Event

    Editing or Delete an Event To edit an event, tap and hold the event and tap Edit event in the menu that opens. Or, if you are viewing the event details, press the menu key on your device and tap Edit event. To delete an event, tap and hold the event and tap Delete in the menu that opens.

  • Page 65: Web And Communications

    Chapter 6 Web and Communications This chapter tells you how to use the Browser, Email, and Messaging applications. Browser Use the Browser application to view webpages and to search for information on the web when your device is connected to the Internet. Surfing the Web 1.

  • Page 66: Working With Bookmarks

    3. Enter the address (URL) of the webpage. Tap a suggestion or enter an address and tap the arrow icon Webpages that are optimized for mobile devices typically open at a size appropriate for your screen. Webpages that aren’t designed specifically for mobile devices typically open in overview mode—the page is zoomed out so you can get the big picture.

  • Page 67: Changing Browser Settings

    3. Edit the name and the address if necessary and tap OK. Opening a Bookmark 1. Tap the bookmark icon at the top of the screen. Or, press the menu key on your device and tap Bookmarks. A window opens with a list of your bookmarks, sorted by how often you visit them.

  • Page 68: Email

    Email Use the Email application to read and send email from the email service account(s) that you have. Opening Email and the Account Screen Opening Email Tap the Email application icon in the Launcher ( The first time you open Email, a setup wizard opens to help you add an email account;...

  • Page 69: Reading And Responding To E-Mail Messages

    Reading and Responding to E-mail Messages You can read messages in your Combined Inbox or in the Inbox or other folders for individual accounts. 1. Open Email. Tap the Combined Inbox, an account’s Inbox, or another folder of messages. – or – When you receive a new email, you will see a new email notification icon (unless you have disabled the feature).

  • Page 70: Composing And Sending An E-Mail

    Messages List Message Contents NOTE: You can delete, star, or mark unread a batch of messages at once. In the Inbox or mailbox, check the messages that you want to work with as a batch. Composing and Sending an E-mail 1.

  • Page 71: Working With Account Folders

    4. Enter a subject for the message. 5. Enter the text of the message. 6. To send a photo with the message, press the menu key on your device and tap Attach. 7. Tap Send. Or, if you’re not ready to send the message, tap Save as draft to save it in a Drafts folder.

  • Page 72: Messaging

    Messaging Use the Messaging application to exchange text messages (SMS) and multimedia messages (MMS) with your friends on their mobile phones. Reading and Responding to Messages 1. Tap the Messaging icon in the Launcher ) to open the message list screen. –...

  • Page 73: Composing And Sending Messages

    Composing and Sending Messages You can send text (SMS) messages of up to 160 characters to another mobile phone. You can send multimedia (MMS) messages that contain text and a picture, a recorded voice, an audio file, a video, or a picture slideshow.

  • Page 74: Changing Messaging Settings

    Changing Messaging Settings You can change a number of Messaging settings. For example, you can have older messages deleted, receive delivery reports for the messages you send, and select the ringtone to sound when you receive new message notifications. To change Messaging settings, open Messaging, press the menu key on your device, and tap Settings.

  • Page 75: Chapter 7 Multimedia

    Chapter 7 Multimedia This chapter tells you how to use the Camera, Camcorder, Gallery, and Music applications. Camera and Camcorder Use the Camera or Camcorder application to take pictures and shoot videos. NOTE: Camera and Camcorder belong to the same application. Taking Pictures 1.
  • Page 76 Status icons Thumbnail of the Shutter icon previous picture Drag to the left to switch to Video mode. 4. To take the picture, press the Camera key on your device or tap the Shutter icon on the screen. Green focus indicators appear at four corners. A shutter sound is played when the picture is taken.

  • Page 77: Camera Settings

    Camera Settings While in Camera, tap the status icon for the settings you want to change. Then tap a setting in the popup menu that opens. The popup menu closes after a short period; you can also press the Back key on your device to close the menu.

  • Page 78: Shooting Videos

    Shooting Videos ). You 1. To open Camcorder, tap the Camcorder icon in the Launcher ( will be in Video mode. 2. If you want to adjust settings, tap the appropriate status icon. (See “Camcorder Settings” later for more information.) 3.

  • Page 79: Camcorder Settings

    Camcorder Settings While in Camcorder, tap the status icon for the settings you want to change. Then tap a setting in the popup menu that opens. The popup menu closes after a short period; you can also press the Back key on your device to close the menu.

  • Page 80: Gallery

    Gallery Use the Gallery application to view pictures and play videos that you’ve taken with your device, downloaded, or copied onto your SD card (the internal one of your device and/or an external SD card). Viewing Pictures and Videos 1. Tap the Gallery icon in the Launcher ( 2.

  • Page 81: Working With Thumbnails

    When you open a video, playback control icons appear at the bottom of the screen for pausing, resuming, and skipping backward and forward. NOTE: Control icons appear only briefly. To recall them, tap the picture or video. Working with Thumbnails While in thumbnail view, you can perform functions using the options menu.

  • Page 82: Music

    Items Descriptions Delete Deletes the video. Details Displays the details of the video. Music Use the Music application to organize and listen to music and other audio files stored on your SD card (the internal one of your device and/or an external SD card).

  • Page 83: Playback Controls

    2. When the catalog is complete, the Music Library screen opens, with tabs that you can tap to view your music library organized by Artists, Albums, Songs, or Playlists. 3. Tap a song in your library to listen to it. –...

  • Page 84: Add A Song To The Ringtone List

    Icons Functions Skips to the previous/next track in the album, playlist, or shuffle. Opens the current playlist. Switches on or off shuffle mode (tracks are played in random order). Switches to the next repeat mode: Don’t repeat, Repeat the playlist, or Repeat the current track. Add a Song to the Ringtone List You can use a song as your phone ringtone, in place of one of the ringtones that come with the device.

  • Page 85: Adding A Song To A Playlist

    You can also add the song that is playing in the Playback screen as the first song in a playlist by pressing the menu key on your device and tapping Add to playlist. Or tap Save as playlist to save all the songs in an album that you’re playing as a playlist.

  • Page 87: Managing Your Device

    Chapter 8 Managing Your Device This chapter tells you how to manage power and configure your device. Managing Power The operating time of a fully charged battery depends on how you are using the device. Some functions, such as using multimedia or operating an SD card, may consume the battery power considerably.

  • Page 88: Power-Saving Tips

    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. Turn off radios that you aren’t using. Lower the screen brightness and set a shorter screen timeout. Lower the volume.

  • Page 89: Settings

    Settings NOTE: Incorrect settings may cause your system to malfunction. Make sure that you fully understand the function of a certain item before any adjustment. Some setting items are available only for specific subscriptions you have with your carrier or applications you have in your device. The Settings application contains most of the tools for customizing and configuring your device.
  • Page 90 Item Description Bluetooth Check to turn on Bluetooth radio. Bluetooth To set the device name and discoverability. settings To scan for Bluetooth devices and view the result. (See “ Pairing with a Bluetooth Device” in Chapter 3 for more information.) VPN settings To set the type of VPN to add and view the list of VPNs that you’ve previously configured.

  • Page 91: Call Settings

    Call Settings Item Description Call settings See below. Fixed Dialing To limit use to outgoing calls only to the fixed dialing Numbers numbers (FDN) that you save on the SIM card. (GSM phones only) Voicemail To select your carrier’s voicemail service or another service service, if possible.

  • Page 92: Display Settings

    Item Description Volume To set the volume of ringtones that sound when you receive a phone call or notification, media (music, videos, etc.), and alarms. If you uncheck the option to use the same volume for both calls and notifications, you can set the notification ringtone volume independently.

  • Page 93: Location And Security Settings

    Location and Security Settings Item Description Use wireless To set whether to use information from Wi-Fi and networks mobile networks for location-aware applications. Use GPS satellites To set whether to use the built-in GPS (Global Positioning System) satellite receiver to pinpoint your location.

  • Page 94: Applications Settings

    Applications Settings Item Description Unknown sources Check to permit installation of applications that you obtain from web sites, email, or other locations other than Android Market. Manage To open a list of applications on your device. The applications default view lists downloaded applications. You can tap another tab to change the view.

  • Page 95: Privacy Settings

    Item Description While in an account’s settings screen, you can sync information manually by pressing the menu key on your device and tap Sync now. To remove the account along with all its data (contacts, mail, settings, and so on), tap Remove account.

  • Page 96: Search Settings

    Item Description Internal phone Lists the amount of internal phone storage used by the storage, operating system, its components, applications, and Available space their permanent and temporary data. Search Settings Item Description Google search Check Show web suggestions to display suggestions for Google web searches below the Google search box as you type.

  • Page 97: Voice Input And Output Settings

    Item Description User dictionary To view, add, edit, or delete words in the dictionary. With a database of pre-entered words, possible matching words appear in a strip above the keyboard when you begin to type; so you can choose the correct word without typing all the characters.

  • Page 98: Date And Time Settings

    Date and Time Settings Item Description Automatic Uncheck to set the date, time, and time zone on the device manually, rather than obtaining the current time from the mobile network. Use 24-hour Check to display the time using 24-hour time format. format Select date To set the format for displaying dates.

  • Page 99: Caring And Maintenance

    Chapter 9 Caring 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 100: 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. When you forget your password.

  • Page 101: Caring For Your Device

    Caring for Your Device Taking good care of your device will ensure trouble-free operation and reduce the risk of damage to your device. Keep your device away from excessive moisture and extreme temperatures. Avoid exposing your device to direct sunlight or strong ultraviolet light for extended periods of time.

  • Page 103: Chapter 10 Regulatory Information

    Chapter 10 Regulatory Information NOTE: Marking labels located on the exterior of your device indicate the regulations that your model complies with. Please check the marking labels on your device and refer to the corresponding statements in this chapter. Some notices apply to specific models only. Regulations Statements European Notice Products with the CE marking comply with Radio &...

  • Page 104: 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 105: 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 cause hearing impairment due to excessive sound pressure.

  • Page 106: 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 Use a specified charger approved by the manufacturer. Do not mutilate, puncture, or dispose of battery in fire.
  • Page 107 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). (Body-worn measurements differ among device models, depending upon available enhancements and FCC requirements.) While there may be differences between the SAR levels of various devices and at various positions, they all meet the government requirement.

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