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Contents Section 1: Introduction to Palm functions 1. PC system requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2. Understanding G18 interface and controls. . . . . . . 3. Tapping versus clicking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4. Starting G18 and calibrating its screen . . . . . . . . 5. Adjusting screen brightness and contrast . . . . . . . 6. To launch applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7. Introduction to G18 interface . . . . . . . . . . . . 8. Setting up the G18 interface . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.
Section 2 : Communication and PDA Features 1. Using the Phone . . . . . . . . To launch the Phone application . Making a call . . . . . . . . . Receiving a call . . . . . . . . Call Setting. . . . . . . . . . Call Time . . . . . . . . . . Call Records . . . . . . . . . Speed Dial . . . . . . . . . . Phone Security Setting . . . . . Phone ringing Setting . . . . . . Quick Switch . . . . . . . . . Testing the Phone Connection . . 2. Using the SMS Short Message . . To launch the SMS application . .
. Using the Camera . . . . . . . . . . To launch the Camera application . . . . To set the preferences of a photograph . . Taking photos . . . . . . . . . . . . Browsing photos. . . . . . . . . . . 6. Using the Photo Album . . . . . . . . Album management . . . . . . . . . To play album. . . . . . . . . . . . To delete photos . . . . . . . . . . . To browse photos . . . . . . . . . . 7. Using the Photo Editor . . . . . . . . To launch the Photo Editor application . . To edit a picture . . . . . . . . . . .
Section 1: Introducti on to Palm functions 1. PC system requirements Section 1: Introduction to Palm functions 1. PC system requirements To install and operate Palm Desktop on Windows, your computer system should meet the following minimum hardware requirements: • Windows 98/NT/2000/XP • 16 MB RAM (64MB recommended for Windows 2000 or above) • 20 MB available hard disk space • VGA monitor or better • CD-ROM drive (You can also download Palm Desktop software from the site http://www.palm.
Section 1: Introducti on to Palm functions 2. Understanding G18 interface and controls 2.
Section 1: Introducti on to Palm functions 2. Understanding G18 interface and controls Sleep/Power Button Earphone Jack Reset Switch Stylus I/O Port Power Button. Pressing the power button turns the G18 on (if it is off) and returns to the last screen that was displayed. Press the power button to turn the G18 off.Use the backlight to illuminate the screen in low-light conditions. Text Input Area. Write letters and numbers in this area using the Graffiti® 2 alphabet. Up/Down Key.
Section 1: Introducti on to Palm functions 3. Tapping versus clicking Stylus. The stylus is stored in the lower right corner holder. InfraRed Port. Used to beam data between your G18 and another G18 or other Palm OS PDA and perform HotSync operations. Reset Button. Press to restart your G18 Serial Port Connector. Connects your G18 to PC through HotSync cable. This allows you to update the information between your G18 and the computer using HotSync technology.
Section 1: Introducti on to Palm functions 5. Adjusting screen brightness and contrast 3.Follow the on-screen instructions, tapping the screen where indicated. 5. Adjusting screen brightness and contrast To adjust the brightness of your G18 screen: 1.Turn on your device. 2.Tap the brightness of screen background icon at the screen bottom; 3.Tap the contrast icon at the screen bottom. 6. To launch applications You can use the Applications Launcher to open any application installed on your G18.
Section 1: Introducti on to Palm functions 7. Introduction to G18 interface To open an application: Tap the Application icon. 7. Introduction to G18 interface Your G18 includes the following interface elements: • Menu bar.containing a set of menu commands specific to the application. Not all applications have a menu bar. menu bar • Command bar.Let you tap icons or write a ShortCut stroke to initiate a command instead of tapping a command in the menu bar.
Section 1: Introducti on to Palm functions 7. Introduction to G18 interface command button • Icons that open applications and menus, and find text anywhere in your data. icons • An abc dot in the input area that activates the alphabetic keyboard when tapped; note that the cursor must be in an input field for this option to work. • A 123 dot in the input area that displays the numeric keyboard when tapped; note that the cursor must be in an input field for this option to work.
Section 1: Introducti on to Palm functions 7. Introduction to G18 interface back to the application interface function menu search adjust the contrast pop up the command tool pop up keyboard pop up input area • Text areas and screens in which you can enter information.
Section 1: Introducti on to Palm functions 8. Setting up the G18 interface 8. Setting up the G18 interface • Interface setting The G18 provides two user selectable interfaces 1.The GSL interface: the GSL interface The GSL interface have two setup launcher(the mobile telephone/ the palm computer) • Tap the function menu at the bottom the function menu • Tap the setup launcher of the option. to set the start-up application interface to get the picture from the album as wallpaper.
Section 1: Introducti on to Palm functions 9. Setting date, time and time zone To return to the GSL interface, you can enter the main interface screen and tap on the GSL launcher icon. 9. Setting date, time and time zone Enter the “system” screen, tap the “preferences”, then select from the options available from the drop menu, tap the “date/ time”. • Note: you need to set the time zone.
Section 1: Introducti on to Palm functions 10.Setting Sleep Mode 10.Setting Sleep Mode Go to “preferences setting” screen, from the drop menu, tap the “ general setting” option. In the general setting screen, the options available are: – sleeping state:thirty seconds to three minutes – system sound – alarm sound – game sound – beam receive • When you use the mobile phone,you can tap the “sleep mode” option to start the sleeping state. 11.
Section 1: Introducti on to Palm functions 12.Setting system interface language • To personalise your phone ringtone settings, go to “ GSM/GPRS” option, select “Profile” adjust the calling volume from the left button 12.
Section 1: Introducti on to Palm functions 12.Setting system interface language Setting the language from English to Chinese – Select “Chinese” option from the drop menu. – Select the “Enable Chinese OS” option. – Tap the “General” option – Select the simple Chinese font, and top “OK” option. – Tap the icon to complete the system language change.
Section 1: Introducti on to Palm functions 13.Setting up phone to phone IRDA data transfer 13.Setting up phone to phone IRDA data transfer -Select the “connection”. tap the "Edit..." option select the transfer object – For data transfer using "IrDA Beaming". You could first shift to the"Application Interface", the tap the icon of the "function menu" at the bottom,select"Beaming". – Beaming Album with infrared Shift to "PhotoAlbum" application,select an album which you want to beam.
Section 1: Introducti on to Palm functions 14.GPRS/communication setting • Input relational information at the "APN" field ( you can get the information from the Network master builder ) • Tap on "Details..." to key in required data. Check "Query DNS" ,and check "Automatic" at IP Address. • Tap the "OK" button to return,then tap the "Connect" button. • Once GPRS setting is done, window will close. Email setting is automatically done. • At the "Preferences" screen, select "Connection" from the drop menu.
Section 1: Introducti on to Palm functions 15.Using the onscreen keyboard 15.Using the onscreen keyboard You can open the onscreen keyboard anytime you need to enter text or numbers on your G18. To use the onscreen keyboard: • Open any application (such as the Address Book). • Tap any record, or tap New. • Choose one of the following to display the alphabetic or numeric keyboard: • Tap abc on the front panel of your G18 to display the alphabetic keyboard.
Section 1: Introducti on to Palm functions 15.Using the onscreen keyboard Alpha Numeric Pinyin Keyboard • Tap the desired characters or numbers; then tap Done to enter the text or numbers. Using Graffiti 2 Write lowercase letters here Write numbers here • Tap the screen where you want to write text TIP: Some characters have two different stroke shapes.You can select either as you want. • Use the tables on the following pages to find the stroke shape for the letter you want to write.
Section 1: Introducti on to Palm functions 15.Using the onscreen keyboard The Graffiti 2 alphabet Draw Graffiti 2 letters according to the following alphabet. Write lowercase letters here Write uppercase letters across these division marker Write numbers here Writing punctuation marks and other special characters TIP: Using an additional Shift stroke to finish writing the character (as shown in the demo) is optional, it will make the character appear more quickly.
Section 1: Introducti on to Palm functions 16.Installing add-on applications Graffiti 2 tips When using Graffiti 2 writing, keep the following tips in mind: • For greater accuracy, draw letters with large strokes; strokes that nearly fill the text input area are easily interpreted. • To delete characters, set the insertion point to the right of the character you want to delete, and draw the Backspace stroke (a line from right to left) in the text input area. • Write at natural speed.
Section 1: Introducti on to Palm functions 16.Installing add-on applications TIP: You can also select the Install Tool dialog box by selecting Install Tool from the Palm Desktop program group or by doubleclicking any file with a PRC file extension.
Section 1: Introducti on to Palm functions 17.Removing applications 2.In the User drop-menu, select the user name that corresponds to your G18; then click Add. 3.Select the application that you want to install on your phone; then click Open. 4.Then return to the Install Tool interface and tap "Done". 17.Removing applications You can remove add-on applications, patches and extensions from your G18 if you run out of memory or no longer need them.
Section 1: Introducti on to Palm functions 18.HotSync Setting 1.tap the application you want to remove,Select the data storage, for example selecting “Handheld“. 2.Select about App, Tap Delete. 18.
Section 1: Introducti on to Palm functions 18.HotSync Setting To create a user profile: 1.Open Palm Desktop. 2.From the Tools menu, choose Users. 3.Click Profiles. 4.Click New. 5.Enter a unique name for the profile, and click OK. To use a profile for the HotSync operation first time: 1.Connect your G18 HotSync cable to the computer serial port . 2.Click the HotSync Manager icon in the Windows system tray. 3.Click Profiles. 4.Select the profile that you want to load on the G18, and click OK. 5.
Section 1: Introducti on to Palm functions 18.HotSync Setting • “Always Available” adds HotSync Manager to the Startup folder and constantly monitors the communication port for synchronization requests from your G18. With this option, the HotSync Manager synchronizes data even when Palm Desktop is not running. • “Available Only When Palm Desktop Is Running” starts HotSync Manager and monitors requests automatically when you open Palm Desktop.
Section 1: Introducti on to Palm functions 18.HotSync Setting • Serial Port. indicates which serial port is connected to the G18 by HotSync Manager. The Palm Desktop installation software will detect the serial port automatically. • Speed. Indicates the transmitting speed between the G18 and the software of Palm Desktop. Try the "As Fast As Possible rate" first, and adjust downward if you experience problems. This setting allows Palm Desktop and your G18 to find and use the fastest speed. 5.
Section 1: Introducti on to Palm functions 19.IR HotSync operations 11.Then tap the "HotSync" icon . 19.IR HotSync operations Your G18 is equipped with an infrared (IR) port that supports the IrCOMM implementation of the standards for infrared communication established by the Infrared Data Association (IrDA). This means that you can beam data to any other device that supports the IrCOMM implementation of the IrDA standards. Most importantly, you can use the IR port to perform HotSync operations.
Section 1: Introducti on to Palm functions 19.IR HotSync operations To configure HotSync Manager for infrared communication: 1.Click the HotSync Manager icon in the Windows system tray. Make sure "Infrared" option is selected.If you can't see "Infrared" option in the function list of HotSync Manager,please follow the steps as bellow. 2.Make sure "Local Serial" is checked on the menu. 3.Choose “Setup”. 4.Click the “Local” tab.
Section 1: Introducti on to Palm functions 20.Flash BackupMan 20.Flash BackupMan • Enter the "system", tap "Flash BackupMan". • Tap the function menu, tap "Preferences..." from "Options". • Check "Enable Low Bat Backup" and "Enable Auto Backup". • Select the backup time as you require in the "Time" field. • Tap "OK" button to return the "Backup/Restore" interface, select the data to backup from "PIM Databases", "Communication DBs" or "Other Databases".
Section 1: Introducti on to Palm functions 21.Data transfer from other Palm terminals 21.Data transfer from other Palm terminals After the installation of Desktop ,please pay attention to what is below: If you are a fresh user, you can skip the following steps; if you are a former palm OS user and you are using a G18 for the first time, use a new user name at the Desktop, you can skip the following steps.
Section 1: Introducti on to Palm functions 21.Data transfer from other Palm terminals Method 2(recommended): If you want to use G18 and the phone at the same time, take following steps: 1) Synchronize G18 with the Desktop,and create a new user. At the first synchronization between G18 and the phone,a dialogue as is shown in Figure 1 will open, tap the "New..." button, input the new username such as "user2" in the pop-up dialogue.
Section 1: Introducti on to Palm functions 21.Data transfer from other Palm terminals Figure 2 2) Copy the required information to the new user directory from the former user directory. In the user directory, the address subdirectory is for the address list information, datebook subdirectory for schedule information, memopad subdirectory for memoire directory, todo subdirectory for the to do matter. Expense subdirectory for personal financing record, Album subdirectory for photos.
Section 1: Introducti on to Palm functions 21.Data transfer from other Palm terminals list,as is shown on Figure 3. Thus the "Custom" dialogue box will open, you can change the synchronize option in this box, as is shown on Figure 4.First tap the drop down list in the top of the box and select the username, then select the information whose synchronize option need to be changed from the left list, tap the "Change...
Section 1: Introducti on to Palm functions 21.Data transfer from other Palm terminals Figure 4 4) Synchronize again. Method 3: If you are familiar with the existing phone, please follow the following steps: 1) Take step 1 as method 1. 2) Delete the files which you think can be deleted and the files which can only be used in the previous model from the Backup directory. Note: Some documents in backup directory can only be used in the previous model of phone and G18.
Sectio n 2 : Communication and PDA Features 1. Using the Phone Section 2 : Communication and PDA Features 1. Using the Phone To launch the Phone application The telephone function can be activated by 1.Tap the Applications icon . 2.Select Communication from the pick list in the upper right corner; then tap the Phone icon. TIP: Alternatively, you can press the Call key telephone function.
Sectio n 2 : Communication and PDA Features 1. Using the Phone Function Key battery capacity indicatator SMS Keyboard Speed Dial PDA function icon Escape Camera Call list/ dial-up Address list Hangup/Clear the wrong number Quick Switch: - Profiles - Call divert - GSM On/Off - SMS - Save to address TIP: If your mobile provider is "CHINA MOBILE",The CMCM window should display "CHINA MOBILE",and if your mobile provider is "CHINA UNICOM",The CMCM window should display "CHINA UNICOM".
Sectio n 2 : Communication and PDA Features 1. Using the Phone Making a call 1.Tap Numeric keyboard(0 ~ 9, * and # ) to key in telephone numbers. 2.Press the Call key to dial the numbers.
Sectio n 2 : Communication and PDA Features 1. Using the Phone 3.After the call is connected: Tap New button to pause the calling to call another number. Tap Hold button to hold the call. Tap Mute button to Tap DTMF button to mute the call. • Press the End Call Key input KB. to end the call. Receiving a call 1.When receiving a call, you will see the incoming call number on screen. Touch the Accept button to answer the call. Touch the Reject button to reject the call.
Sectio n 2 : Communication and PDA Features 1. Using the Phone 2.When the call is connected : Tap New button to go to Applications Launcher and press the CALL key to return. Tap Hold button to hold the call. Tap Mute button to Tap KB button to in- mute the call. put KB. • Press the End Call Key to end the call. Call Setting 1.Tap the Menu icon . 2.Select Call > Call Setting. Back Save a.
Sectio n 2 : Communication and PDA Features 1. Using the Phone • • On to enable Off to disable b. Call line ID • Network: Determined by GSM network • Display: Select to display the Call line ID Hide: Select to hide the Call line ID • c. Country Code Setting • • Only code: Add a region code only "+” and code: Add a letter ‘+’ before region code d.
Sectio n 2 : Communication and PDA Features 1. Using the Phone 3.When finished setting, Tap Save button to save the setting, then Tap Left Arrow icon to exit. Call Time 1.Tap the Menu icon . 2.Select Call > Call Time. Tap back button to exit Tap Delete button to reset timer. Call Records 1.Tap the Menu icon . 2.Select Call > Call Records.
Sectio n 2 : Communication and PDA Features 1. Using the Phone Speed Dial 1.Tap the Menu icon. 2.Select Call > Speed dial. Tap Delete to delete the detail of the record (figure added) Tap Edit to edit the phone number (figure added) Phone Security Setting 1.Tap the Menu icon. 2.Select Security > Setting. Tap Setting Tap back button to exit a.
Sectio n 2 : Communication and PDA Features 1. Using the Phone WARNING! Incorrectly entering your SIM PIN three times causes the SIM card to be blocked.To unblock your SIM card, you must contact your service provider and obtain the SIM PIN Unblocking Key (PUK) code from your service provider.If you unsuccessfully enter the PUK code ten times, the SIM card is permanently blocked and must be replaced. If this happens, all data will be lost. You have to purchase a new SIM card.
Sectio n 2 : Communication and PDA Features 1. Using the Phone Enable/PIN Code Input the PIN Code • Tap On from the pick list to enable the PIN Code. • If the PIN Code has not been set, a dialog box will appear and ask you to set the PIN Code. Disable PIN Code • Tap Off from the pick list to disable the PIN Code. • If there is an enabled PIN Code, a dialog box will appear and ask you to input the PIN Code. • If your input is right, the PIN Code will be disabled.
Sectio n 2 : Communication and PDA Features 1. Using the Phone • Deactivated means that accepting all incoming calls • All means that blocking all incoming calls • Roaming means that Barring function will be enabled when roaming Fix Dialing Select one of the following options in the Fix Dialing section: • • On for enable. Off for disable. 3.Tap the Save button to save the setting. 4.Tap left arrow to exit. Phone ringing Setting Back Tap to reset all the fields to default setting a.
Sectio n 2 : Communication and PDA Features 1. Using the Phone You can edit each profile as you like by changing any other section in this page b. Incoming type You can specify Call or Message as the incoming type for Alert, Melody, and Volume setting below c. Alert You can select the Alert style for incoming call and message d. Melody You can specify the melody for your phone, default is None for silence NOTE: You can pick up one of your favourite melody.
Sectio n 2 : Communication and PDA Features 1. Using the Phone e. Volume Tap on the volume bar to adjust the volume of the melody for your phone Quick Switch Tap the Enter Key in front panel of your G18, you can enter the Quick switch dialog.Than tap "GSM On/Off". • Tap Address book button to enter Address application, you can pick up the phone number from the address book. NOTE: For the usage of address book, please refer to Chapter 9 Using the Address Book in this section for details.
Sectio n 2 : Communication and PDA Features 1. Using the Phone • Tap Call record button to view the call record history list. Reference to the part of Call Record in this chapter. • Tap Speed Dial button to pick up one phone number from Speed dial list. Reference to the part of Call Record in this chapter. • Tap Return to quit to main view. Testing the Phone Connection For the first time to use the telephone function, you may need to check and test the phone connection. 1.Tap the Applications icon . 2.
Sectio n 2 : Communication and PDA Features 1. Using the Phone Conference call/ Call Divert A calls B, after connected£½ C calls A A calls C, after connected Switch the call with B or C by using Call Devert function Invite B and C to the confrence call A calls D to enter the conference call Interuppt the conference call and talk to only one person Tap to restart the conference call Note: Tap the ,tap Call>Call Setting, select "On" in the "Call divert" option, then tap to save your setting.
Sectio n 2 : Communication and PDA Features 2. Using the SMS Short Message 2. Using the SMS Short Message To launch the SMS application 1.Tap the Applications icon . 2.Select Communication from the pick list in the upper right corner. 3.Tap the SMS icon . Tap SMS icon to enter the inbox interface SMS setting In the main screen, which lists out Inbox messages by default, tap the Menu icon on the front panel of your PDA phone, choose Tools > Setting to enter the setting interface.
Sectio n 2 : Communication and PDA Features 2. Using the SMS Short Message Outgoing: • Return Receipt: Return a receipt when recipient got the message. • Warn Over You will get a warning when the SMS size is over the limitation. • Expires Set a period of time for which the message can be retained in the message center before you send it out. • Message Center Before sending any short message, you must input the short message service center number, which you can get from your service provider.
Sectio n 2 : Communication and PDA Features 2. Using the SMS Short Message 2.Tap the Menu icon on the front panel of your PDA phone, choose Edit > Keyboard to switch to keyboard entry. Now you can input number and the content of message. Once finished, tap Done button on keyboard and return to the message edited interface. 3.Tap the different icons to conduct respective functions, for example, tap Send icon to send the message.
Sectio n 2 : Communication and PDA Features 2. Using the SMS Short Message Tap [Check] Replying SMS & Forwarding SMS 1.In the list view, select proper records in the relative box. 2.Tap one record to enter SMS short message interface. You can do relative operation according to the prompt of icons. answer the addresser forward the current SMS return to the previous direction After being tapped, a dialog box will appear to ask for confirmation of deletion Deleting SMS Delete the short mssage to dustbin.
Sectio n 2 : Communication and PDA Features 2. Using the SMS Short Message after deleting,it will be placed in the dustbin In the dialog box, tap the OK button, then delete the message; tap the Delete All button, then the all message in the directory will be deleted, tap the Cancel button, then canel the operation. Delete forever: Tap the MENU icon, then a pick list will appear. In the list , select the Empty Trash , then delete all the message saved in the dustbin.
Sectio n 2 : Communication and PDA Features 3. Using the EMailer 3. Using the EMailer To launch the EMailer application 1.Tap the Applications icon . 2.Select Communication from the pick list in the upper right corner. 3.Tap the EMailer icon . New button Dial button Setting On the main screen of Emailer(default is the index interface of the inbox), tap the Menu icon on the front panel of your G18, pop up the menu model(showing as the following).
Sectio n 2 : Communication and PDA Features 3. Using the EMailer 2) Tap Options > Accounts Setting to set your account’s information.
Sectio n 2 : Communication and PDA Features 3. Using the EMailer 3) Choose Options > HotSync Options to set local synchronization or remote synchronization. Lookup button OK button 4) Tap the Option icon in the function menu to enter the show option dailog to set the way to arrange list, there are three ways: Date, Sender, and Subject. And you can also set the character code, there are three choices: Auto, GB2312, and Big5.
Sectio n 2 : Communication and PDA Features 3. Using the EMailer To choose the folder Tap the pick list in the upper right corner, there are five folders: Inbox, Outbox, Deleted, Filed, and Draft. Tap any folder to enter the corresponding folder interface. e.g. Deleted. Select Deleted box To create and send an e-mail 1.Tap the New button at the bottom of the main screen to enter the editing interface. 2.
Sectio n 2 : Communication and PDA Features 3. Using the EMailer Set e-mail priority send hidedly use anonymity read only confirm send 3.Select Outbox from the pick list in the upper right corner . 4.Tap the Menu icon on the front panel of your G18, choose Message > Receive or Message > Send all.
Sectio n 2 : Communication and PDA Features 3. Using the EMailer To browse an e-mail You can browse the relevant records by choosing the folder in the pick list in the upper right corner in the main screen. Select an e-mail to browse the content, and tap the scroll bar to view all the content. Tap two icons in the upper right corner to change the list pattern. Tap the Previous or Next button in the lower right corner to view the previous or next e-mail.
Sectio n 2 : Communication and PDA Features 3. Using the EMailer 2.Enter the browse interface of the e-mail content , and tap the Delete button at the screen bottom. 3.Tap Yes to confirm your deletion or tap No to cancel your deletion. 4.In the browse interface of the relevent folder, tap the funtion menu icon at left bottom of the keyboard, and then pop up the menu model and select the empty the crash box . NOTE: The e-mails you deleted from Inbox, Outbox, Filed and Draft will be moved to Deleted folder.
Sectio n 2 : Communication and PDA Features 4. Using the jBrowser 4. Using the jBrowser To launch the jBrowser application 1.Tap the Applications icon . 2.Select Communication from the pick list in the upper right corner. 3.Tap the jBrowser icon . Setting To View the current settings, tap the Menu icon your PDA phone, select Tools > Settings. on the front panel of Connections • In the Settings tab, the Profile box has a list of all the configured profiles.
Sectio n 2 : Communication and PDA Features 4. Using the jBrowser WAP 2.0 Gateway, Jataayu 1.X Gateway profiles and a direct connection. • The Active Profile box displays the currently active profile. To set a profile as active or change the active profile, select a profile from the Profile list, and click on the Select button. By default the Jataayu WAP 1.0 Gateway is selected. • Check the Browse Offline box for offline browsing. To disable offline browsing, uncheck the Browse Offline box.
Sectio n 2 : Communication and PDA Features 4. Using the jBrowser Enabling Cache • To access the cache screen, select the Settings option from the Tools menu and click on Cache/Cookie in the popup list on the top right hand corner of the screen. • To enable cache, check Enabled in the Cache group. Specify the size (in kilobytes) of cache in the Size box. • Click Ok to save the settings. • By default the cache is enabled and the cache size is 50 KB.
Sectio n 2 : Communication and PDA Features 4. Using the jBrowser Surfing Net • Surfing through web sites, from the browser. • To open a site, click Go->Open. • Enter the URL of the site to open. • You can choose shortcuts from the URL wizard displayed. • To enter the shortcuts just click on the shortcut and characters . • Click Undo to remove the last entered shortcut. • Click Clear All to clear the URL editbox. • Click Go to open the site.
Sectio n 2 : Communication and PDA Features 4. Using the jBrowser • To add a category, click New Category • Give the name of new category and click Add. • To delete a category, click Delete Category. Categories with the number of links are displayed. Select the one you want to delete and click Delete. NOTE: Clicking on the toolbar also opens the favorite list. History • Recently visited Sites • Keep track of the web sites visited by you! URLs of the sites visited by you are stored in History.
Sectio n 2 : Communication and PDA Features 5. Using the Camera 5. Using the Camera To launch the Camera application • Tap the Applications icon . • Select “Studio” from the pick list in the upper right corner. • Tap the Camera icon or press the Camera key. To set the preferences of a photograph • Tap the function Menu icon on the Camera interface. • Select Options-> Preferences.
Sectio n 2 : Communication and PDA Features 5. Using the Camera Description of buttons: : Setting Icon. : Select different types of photo frame. : Select the pixer size of picture (including 160*160, 160*200, 320*240)£¨when you change to 320*240,a Zoom in and Zoom out buttons will be added to the interface( / ). Five modes of White-balance: sunny ,cloudy ,daylight lamp ,bulb ,auto Zooming: Tap( / ) to zoom in or zoom out the photo.
Sectio n 2 : Communication and PDA Features 6. Using the Photo Album 6. Using the Photo Album This application has to work together with “Camera” application and “PhotoEditor” application. Its function is to manage photos taken by users or pictures downloaded from PC. NOTE: Please Synchronize your G18 with the PC frequently, G18 will lose the photo after 3 minutes of without power. To launch the Photo Album application • Tap the Applications icon .
Sectio n 2 : Communication and PDA Features 6. Using the Photo Album My Notes: Store pictures and edit by Photo Editor. • To create an album – Tap New, a dialog box of creating new album appears. – Enter the name of the album and select where is the album going to be stored. – Tap OK to finish. • Deleting Album – Tap the album which you want to delete. tap to enter the album Tap the icon to show details – Tap Display Style -List -Tile -Directory icon.
Sectio n 2 : Communication and PDA Features 6. Using the Photo Album – Tap Delete button. – Tap OK to finish. To play album • Enter a album, tap the Play button to start playing the pictures in the album according to the preset mode. • You can use the Left/Right key on the front panel of your G18 to enlarge/reduce pictures. You can also use the up or down hard button to browse the previous or next picture. • Tap the screen again to return to the previous page.
Sectio n 2 : Communication and PDA Features 7. Using the Photo Editor • Tap icon to zoom in. • Tap icon to zoom out. NOTE: If a picture is larger than the visible area, you can view different area of the picture by dragging the picture with your stylus. Export photo from PC to G18 Start up Palm Desktop in your PC, select "Album", then select “New” at the left top of the interface, you can select the photo in your PC, then return to Desktop interface to complete the Hotsync job.
Sectio n 2 : Communication and PDA Features 7. Using the Photo Editor To edit a picture • Tap the Menu icon on the front panel of your G18. • Select File > Open, the picture list will be shown. • Tap the pick list in the upper right corner, you can select any picture to edit.
Sectio n 2 : Communication and PDA Features 8. Using the Address Book 8. Using the Address Book To launch the Address Book application • Tap Applications icon . • Select Main from the pick list in the upper right corner. • Tap the Address icon .
Sectio n 2 : Communication and PDA Features 8. Using the Address Book NOTE: If you want to know about the pigeonhole function, please refer to [Edit Categories]. Lookup The list will be sorted in phonetic order. You just need to input the first letter of the name, then the screen will display the relative contacts.
Sectio n 2 : Communication and PDA Features 8. Using the Address Book New/Edit the record Tap New button on the screen to add a new record. • Done Tap this button to return to personal information screen. • Details... Tap this button to show a dialog box. In the dialog box, you can set the current record, delete or add notes to current record. • Note Tap this button to enter edit interface.
Sectio n 2 : Communication and PDA Features 9.Using the Date Book • Delete... Tap this button to prompt whether to delete the selected entry. Tap OK to delete all the information, tap Cancel to cancel deletion. • Note Tap this button to attach a note to current entry. Note editing interface • Done: Finish editing, and return to previous interface. • Delete: Delete current note. 9.Using the Date Book To launch the Date Book application • Tap Applications icon .
Sectio n 2 : Communication and PDA Features 9.Using the Date Book Tap to Select the time the beginning time Input the event • If the event is longer or shorter than an hour, tap directly on the time to open the Set Time dialog box.You can change time of the event here. Tap the time to display the Set Time dialog box.
Sectio n 2 : Communication and PDA Features 9.Using the Date Book NOTE: If the Start Time is equal to the End Time, the time will be shown only once. To schedule a timed event for another date • Select the date in one of the following ways: Tap the date you want to set a event from the list of date at the top.Tap “Last week” or “Next Week” to scroll. Last week Next week tap to select a day in the week Tap “Go To” at the bottom to open the “Go To Date” dialogue box.Tap to select a day in the calendar.
Sectio n 2 : Communication and PDA Features 9.Using the Date Book • Select the 5 next to poplist and enter any number from 0 to 99 (inclusive) as the number of time units. Tips Tap Here to select the type of alarm Tap None Enter number of time units here. Tap here to select unit of time. NOTE: You can also set the option in the tab of “SMS”to alert you by sending message to you. • Tap the field at the right of “Alarm Sound” to select a melody. button instruction: • OK - confirm the seclection.
Sectio n 2 : Communication and PDA Features 9.Using the Date Book When the alarm dialog box appears, tap Snooze to delay the alarm for a preset five-minute period. Each time you tap Snooze, the alarm is dismissed for an additional 5-minute period. Tap “Go To” to launch Date Book to browse the attached event. Working in Week view Week view displays a calendar of your events for an entire week. This view lets you quickly review your appointments and available time slots.
Sectio n 2 : Communication and PDA Features 9.Using the Date Book Event details Tap to show event details. Working in Month view The Month View screen shows which days have events scheduled. Dots and lines in the Month view indicate events, periodical events, and untimed events.
Appendix I: Saf et y Appendix I:Safety Traffic safety Please check the laws and regulations on the use of mobile phones in the areas where you are driving. Always obey them. Please use the hands-free kit while driving. Pull off the road and park before making or answering a call if driving conditions so require. Always secure the phone in its holder. Do not place the phone on the passenger seat or where it can break loose in a collision or sudden stop.
Appendix I: Saf et y • Hearing aids Some digital wireless phones may interfere with some hearing aids. In the event of such interference, you may want to consult your operator or service provider. • Other medical devices Operation of any radio transmitting equipment, including wireless phones, may interfere with the functionality of inadequately protected medical devices.
Appendix I: Saf et y Potentially explosive environment Turn your phone OFF and do not remove the battery when in any area with potentially explosive environment and obey all signs and instructions. Sparks, from your battery, in such areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in injury or even death. Areas with a potentially explosive environment are often, but not always clearly marked.
Appendix II: Inst all CD Appendix II: Install CD • Put the CD in the driver, the install application will start automatism, if it doesn't work, please select “Install" in the CD. • You must finish the first part "Install Palm Desktop 4.1 " and the second part" Install Album Desktop and Conduits", or your G18 will not synchronize the software ,information and photos with your computer.
Appendix II: Inst all CD the third part "Install the 3rd support application" and the fourth part " Install the third-party additional application". • Finish installing, you can use you computer to synchronize your PDA with a data line at the first time. • You can also select the following software to install: – Frame Converter. – Melody Converter. • Otherwise, you can also select some useful software to install in the following folders.
Append ix III: Spe cific ation Appendix III: Specification Dual-band: GSM 850/1900 OS: Palm 4.1.2 Size: 100mm X 48mm X 21mm Weight: 105 g LCD SIZE: 260K 160 X 240 dots GSM standby time (Phone): 100 hours * Estimated talk time: 3 hours * Ringing tone: 32 chords Accessories: Travel Charger CD ROM Lithium-Ion Battery Earpiece Lanyard PC-Syn Cable Leather Case * Operation time will vary depending on SIM card/network settings and usage.
Appendix IV: Care and maint enance Appendix IV: Care and maintenance This unit is a product of superior design and craftsmanship and should be treated with care. Please read the suggestions below carefully, which will help you enjoy the functions of the product and its accessories longer. • Do not dispose of batteries in a fire! • Keep it and all its parts and accessories out of children's reach. • Keep it dry. Precipitation, humidity and liquids that contain minerals will corrode electronic circuits.
Appendix V: Reset your G18 Appendix V: Reset your G18 Under normal circumstances, you will not have to use the reset button. Since Palm OS is an open platform, the download software and files may not be compatible with G18 completely. Sometimes, G18 may be out of order. In this case, you need to perform a reset your G18. Soft reset A soft reset tells your G18 to stop what it’s doing and start over again. All records and entries in your G18 are retained with a soft reset.
Appendix V: Reset your G18 3. When a message “Erase all data?” appears on the screen warning that you are about to erase all the data in your G18. 4. Press the upper half of the scroll button on the front panel of your G18 to complete the hard reset and display the Digitizer screen. Note: With a hard reset, the current date and time are retained. Formats Preferences and other settings are restored to their factory default settings.
Appendix VI: FCC Information Appendix VI: FCC Information For body worn operation, this phone has been tested and meets FCC RF exposure guidelines when used with an accessory that contains no metal and that positions the handset a minimum of 1.5 cm from the body. Use of other accessories may not ensure compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines.