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  • Page 1: User Manual

    User Manual PocketSurfer...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Preface - About This Guide ......................4 Purpose............................ 4 Chapter 1: PocketSurfer Introduction ..................... 5 Device Features:........................5 Chapter 2: Important safety information..................7 Care and Maintenance......................7 Operating Environment......................8 Chapter 3: Getting Started ......................9 Box Contents........................... 9 External Features ........................
  • Page 3 Bluetooth and the Bluetooth logos are trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., U.S.A All other logos and trademarks belong to their respective owners. All contents in this installation guide are copyrighted by DataWind, Inc., with all rights reserved. A written clearance from DataWind is required before copying all or part of this manual.

  • Page 4: Preface - About This Guide

    Preface - About This Guide Purpose This user’s guide shows you how to operate the PocketSurfer. Its goal is to familiarize you with all aspects of the handheld web browsing device and is a reference guide should any questions arise in the future. To accomplish this, the user's guide describes all key features of the PocketSurfer.

  • Page 5: Chapter 1: Pocketsurfer Introduction

    Its simple web interface takes advantage of the many years of desktop-web experience of most users. The PocketSurfer device is the only product that offers the real Internet to a cell phone user in a fast and economical solution. Intended for web access, it provides a full 640 pixel wide screen, which is 2 to 4 times higher resolution than those offered by other PDAs.
  • Page 6 F O R T H E E N T E R P R I S E : Corporate and institutional intranets benefit by allowing their mobile workforces efficient access to their sites. Since the PocketSurfer solution is easy to use AND the only means of accessing the web without re-formatting for a wireless environment, it is the ideal tool for major corporate sites.

  • Page 7: Chapter 2: Important Safety Information

    PocketSurfer and may violate regulations governing radio devices. • If the PocketSurfer, phone, battery, charger, or any accessory is not working properly, take it to your nearest qualified service facility. The personnel there will assist you, and if necessary, arrange for service.

  • Page 8: Operating Environment

    (fuel storage and distribution areas), chemical plants, or where blasting operations are in progress. Care should be taken to avoid using your PocketSurfer in any environment in which your total attention is required, such as when driving a vehicle or operating heavy machinery.

  • Page 9: Chapter 3: Getting Started

    The first thing to do is to make sure you have everything you need to set up a complete system. Take all the items out of the packing boxes and use the following as a checklist: 1. PocketSurfer 2. Bluetooth Dongle (optional) 3.

  • Page 10: External Features

    External Features Charger/Data Port Screen Status LED ON/OFF Switch Pin- Reset Scroll Dial & Mouse Pointer Cover Thumb keyboard ON/OFF Switch Cover Charger/ Data Port PocketSurfer -10-...

  • Page 11: Getting Started

    Before Initiating There are two main operations that should be performed as soon as you receive your PocketSurfer: familiarize yourself with the keyboard, and charge the device. The keyboard has specific buttons that perform important functions, please observe the keyboard...

  • Page 12: Charging The Battery

    Charging the Battery The battery that has been installed in the PocketSurfer will allow you to perform any of your online functions for over four straight hours on the color version. Charging time should be five hours for the color unit.

  • Page 13: Quick Start

    Network Settings) Insert Bluetooth- Wireless Adapter Follow Pairing Instructions in the next section to ‘Pair’ a Bluetooth enabled phone to a PocketSurfer. (See Chapter 5 for Phone Settings.) Click here to turn-on unit. Set device settings for Network/Carrier compatibility.

  • Page 14: Navigating On The Internet

    3. On the top left hand corner of the device there should be information regarding the status of the connection that is taking place. 4. After only a few seconds you should be able to see on your screen the PocketSurfer web page (or our registration page if you have not registered yet).

  • Page 15: Chapter 4: Network Connectivity Settings

    Please check with your carrier for their current rates, to make the most economical decision based on your usage patterns. The PocketSurfer uses your cell phone as a wireless-modem. To use the service, you need to pay a monthly ISP fee upon registering on the device, and you also need to have your cell phone enabled for wireless data from your wireless carrier.

  • Page 16: Network Settings

    In order to select your appropriate settings, please continue with the following instructions: 1. On the PocketSurfer, Press Shift and Esc (simultaneously) to go into the settings. 2. In the Main Menu, in the Select an action box, press A or use the scroll key to select Choose Carrier, and then press ↵...
  • Page 17 Press A or scroll to Data charged by minute and press the ↵ (enter) key. Select a carrier - A - Data charged by Minute PocketSurfer - B - Data charged by Megabyte - C - Other Cellular Carrier=GPRS FIDO...

  • Page 18: Chapter 5: Phone Connectivity Settings

    PocketSurfer and the phone. The term pairing means that we need to make your phone talk to the PocketSurfer so that data can be transmitted. In simple and broad terms, what we are going to do is use your phone as a modem to transmit data.
  • Page 19 To select an item, scroll down to it with the help of the scroll Buttons and select it by pressing ENTER c) Now you have the option of selecting either a Bluetooth Adapter/phone or PocketSurfer Cable. Press A or select Bluetooth Adapter/phone with the scroll key and select ↵ (enter). SN:20030716C00032 FW:IPDA BTC V4.09.h16...
  • Page 20 5. On the Phone: Add to paired devices or ‘Accept’, followed by the Password of your choice, as chosen in 2(f). Pairing successful will appear on the phone screen. 6. On the PocketSurfer, Pairing Passed will be shown on the top left hand corner. You should be ready now to select your carrier.

  • Page 21: 5B. Pairing With A Cell Phone Adapter (Dongle)

    Your service provider or carrier should instruct you on the correct procedure for checking or setting the correct speed on your phone onnect/plug the PocketSurfer Motorola Cell Phone Adapter to the bottom slot on your phone. 2. On the PocketSurfer: a.
  • Page 22 Now you have the option of selecting either a Bluetooth Adapter/phone or PocketSurfer Cable. Press A or select Bluetooth Adapter/phone with the scroll key and select ↵ (enter). SN:20030716C00032 FW:IPDA BTC V4.09.h16 Select a phone connection - A - Bluetooth Adapter/phone...

  • Page 23: Chapter 6: General Operation

    For example ‘yahoo’ will suffice, instead of having to type ‘www.yahoo.com’ Step 2: Click On Go-To Button Its that simple. Just click on the Go-To button after typing in the address. - If you see a pop-up instead, click on the ‘back’ or ‘X’ buttons. - 23 - PocketSurfer...

  • Page 24: How To Enter Text

    Step 3: Insert, Send or Submit Text: - Now press to insert the text; - or press TAB to insert the text and move cursor to next text-box; - or Enter to insert the text and submit. - 24 - PocketSurfer...
  • Page 25 Use the mouse function to position it at the appropriate hyperlink (‘Get’) and click using mouse-click button. Within a few seconds, the new page will appear. Scroll to the relevant position on the page. - 25 - PocketSurfer...

  • Page 26: Using 'Tab' On The Keyboard

    - The ‘Back-Space’ symbols will appear on the top-left corner of the screen. Step 3: Send 'Back-Spaces' - Now press to insert the ‘Back-Spaces’ in the text box. Wait a few seconds for the specified characters to be removed. - 26 - PocketSurfer...

  • Page 27: End Of Page Scroll

    In rare occasions, if the PocketSurfer freezes, stops responding to keyboard commands, scroll dial or the ON/OFF switch, you may need to Reset the device. Doing so will return the PocketSurfer to normal operation. To Reset, insert a pin into the pin-reset hole, just below the ON/OFF switch.

  • Page 28: Chapter 7: Registration & Account Information

    Once the device has been configured for the network and the cellular phone, it needs to be activated with the PocketSurfer ISP service. The first time you log into the service, you will be presented with a screen that requires a User Name and Password of your choice, followed by credit card information for monthly billing of the wireless Internet Service.

  • Page 29: Account Information

    You can access your account information by logging in with your Nickname and Password. Your account page allows you to monitor account activity, change/update account information and change the password. The Account Activity page shows detail listing of each session and the duration. - 29 - PocketSurfer...

  • Page 30: Chapter 8: Favorites, Account Settings, Device Settings

    The following is the EarthLink home page and the next is the web mail page. 1. When you are on the site that you would like to place in your Favorites , press the button. - 30 - PocketSurfer...
  • Page 31 4. To change the name, mouse click in the text box in front of what you need deleted. Press backspace/delete as many times as the number of characters you need to delete, then press to insert the backspaces. - 31 - PocketSurfer...

  • Page 32: Organizing Favorites

    The device allows you to manage and organize your favorites so that they would be stored in a way that is easy for you to use. You can create folders, rename the folder or pages, delete or move. 1. To organize favorites, press the favorites button - 32 - PocketSurfer...

  • Page 33: Account Settings

    3. Place the cursor in the first textbox by clicking in the box and type in your nickname (Remember, you made a nickname/username and password when you registered on the device). Then press ‘Tab’ to insert text and move cursor to the next textbox. - 33 - PocketSurfer...

  • Page 34: Device Settings

    4. Type in your password and press ‘Enter’ to insert text and login. The following screen will appear. 5. From your PocketSurfer Page, you can choose the option that you would like to view or change. Device Settings Within the device settings, there are many settings that you can change to ensure your device works with your preferences included.

  • Page 35: Chapter 9: Email, Instant Messaging And Organizer

    Type your email address (Remember: typed text always appears at top left!) and press “Tab” in order to insert text and move cursor to the next text box. 1. Type your password and press enter to insert text and sign in. - 35 - PocketSurfer...
  • Page 36 ‘Tab’ to insert text and move cursor to the next text box. Use the Mouse Pointer/Scroll and the mouse click to place cursor in desired box. Note: You may need to scroll down or across to see the rest of the page using the Mouse Pointer/Scroll button. - 36 - PocketSurfer...

  • Page 37: Signing In To Yahoo Mail

    Yahoo! ID and password. Inserting Yahoo ID/User Name Note: The cursor automatically appears in the first text box, if not then use the Mouse Pointer/Scroll and mouse click to place cursor. - 37 - PocketSurfer...
  • Page 38 Pointer/Scroll to scroll down and across and the mouse click to place cursor in desired box. Note: You may need to scroll down and across to see the rest of the page using the Mouse Pointer/Scroll - 38 - PocketSurfer...

  • Page 39: How To Access Web-Based Email

    2. Using the Mouse Pointer/Scroll and the mouse click , click on Mail Options. Scroll down and across using the Mouse Pointer/Scroll to view the options. 3. Position the Mouse Pointer/Scroll Mail Accounts and use the mouse click select. - 39 - PocketSurfer...
  • Page 40 4. Position the Mouse Pointer/Scroll on Add and mouse click to select. - 40 - PocketSurfer...
  • Page 41 Then type and press ‘Tab’ to insert text and move cursor to the next text box. 7. To check POP mail, go back into your Yahoo mail and under ‘Check Other Mail’ select the account you want to retrieve mail from. - 41 - PocketSurfer...

  • Page 42: Instant Messaging

    Yahoo Web Messenger: 1. Clicking on the Yahoo Web Messenger icon will produce the following screen. 2. Scroll down using the Mouse Pointer/Scroll until the Yahoo Web Messenger link appears. - 42 - PocketSurfer...
  • Page 43 6. Once you are in Yahoo Web Messenger, use the Mouse Pointer/Scroll to choose a friend/buddy and mouse click to select. 7. The name will appear highlighted, then mouse click on Message to begin a conversation. - 43 - PocketSurfer...

  • Page 44: Aol Messenger

    Tip: After initially creating the cursor in the text box, there is no need to scroll down or across. Simply type text and press ‘Enter’ to send message. AOL Messenger: 1. From the home page, click on Instant Messaging. Click on the AOL Messenger icon and the following screen will appear. - 44 - PocketSurfer...
  • Page 45 Quick Buddy. 3. Type in your screen name and press ‘Tab’ to insert and move cursor to the next textbox. 4. Type in your password and press ‘Enter’ to insert and sign on. - 45 - PocketSurfer...
  • Page 46 6. Click on the text box to create a cursor (if not already there). Type text and press enter to send the message. Tip: When using the instant messenger, instead of clicking on the Send button every time you type a message, simply press ‘Enter’ and the message will automatically be sent. - 46 - PocketSurfer...

  • Page 47: Using Yahoo Calendar As An Organizer

    4. The following screen will appear when you sign in to Yahoo Calendar. 5. Using the Mouse Pointer/Scroll , scroll down and across to access your calendar. 6. Use the Mouse Pointer/Scroll and the mouse click to organize your timetable, events and tasks. - 47 - PocketSurfer...
  • Page 48 3. Using the Mouse Pointer/Scroll to scroll down and across to edit addresses or mouse click on Add Contact to add a contact to your Address list. - 48 - PocketSurfer...

  • Page 49: Synchronizing Your Yahoo Calendar With Your Palm Pilot

    Organizer, or Palm Devices. If you use any of these, you can synchronize each software with Yahoo Calendar. The benefit of using Yahoo Calendar is that it is accessible anywhere and at any time as well as there being no risk of lost data in case the device is lost. - 49 - PocketSurfer...

  • Page 50: Chapter 10: Features

    Tired of getting lost, or reading difficult maps that don’t make sense? These online directions provide simple ways to get to your destination. Along with a map (map below), it provides exact directions, approximate time and travel distance. - 50 - PocketSurfer...

  • Page 51: Fax

    This link provides help in terms of finding synonyms or words with similar meaning. For example, if writing an essay or a paper, and have used the same word too many times, just type in the word and a list of similar words will appear. - 51 - PocketSurfer...

  • Page 52: Track Flights

    World Clock This feature helps you find the exact time in every country around the world. Simply select the city that you’re looking for to find out their time. - 52 - PocketSurfer...

  • Page 53: Important Battery Information

    Always try to keep the battery between 59º F and 77º F (15º C and 25º C). A PocketSurfer with a hot or cold battery may temporarily not work, even when the battery is fully charged. Li-Ion batteries’ performance is particularly limited in temperatures below 32º...

  • Page 54: Warranty

    PocketSurfer. c) PocketSurfer was not advised by the Consumer in writing of the alleged defect or malfunction of the Product within fourteen (14) days after the expiration of the applicable limited warranty period.
  • Page 55 Product, and no representation, promise or condition not contained herein shall modify these terms. 14. This limited warranty allocates the risk of failure of the Product between the Consumer and PocketSurfer. The allocation is recognized by the Consumer and is reflected in the purchase price of the Product.
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