PS236 USER MANUAL Rugged Mobile Computing Solutions
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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 ........................................................
Landscape View .................................................................. 2-3 Navigation Bar and Toolbar ................................................... 2-4 Running Programs .................................................................. 2-5 Shortcut Menus ....................................................................... 2-5 Notifications ............................................................................ 2-6 Entering Information ................................................
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 .
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 ...............
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 ..........................
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.
Ref Component Description Mobile Phone Indicator Flashes in blue to indicate that the phone function is switched on (select models only). RF (Radio Frequency) Indicator Flashes in blue to indicate that the Bluetooth radio is on. Flashes in amber to indicate that the Wi-Fi (wireless network) radio is on. Flashes in purple to indicate that the GPS receiver is on. If more than one module is switched on, the indicator changes color in a cyclic way.
Keypad Ref Component Description Numeric Keys Enter numbers (majorly for models with the phone function). Alternative Function Keys Provide functions as indicated by the orange icons when Fn lock is on. (See also item later in this table.) Moves up, down, left and right within the screen or menu. Goes to the next input field. Backspaces over one character when in a text input field. Enters the symbols when in an input field. Increases the brightness level of the screen.
Ref Component Description Left/Right Soft Performs the command shown on the bottom left or Key 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. Camera Key Starts the Camera program. Serves as the shutter release button if the Camera program is currently in use. End Key Ends or rejects a call (select models only).
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 Holders The hand strap attaches here. Speaker Plays music, sounds and voices. Battery Cover Inside is the battery.
Top Components Ref Component SD Card Slot Cover Description Inside is the SD card slot. Bottom Components Ref Component Description Power Connector Serial Connector Provides D-sub 9 pins RS232 function. Docking Connector Connects to the office dock (an option). Connects to the AC adapter. USB OTG (Host & Connects to the USB cable.
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. 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.
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. Secure the latch by turning it clockwise to the lock (horizontal) position.
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. Plug the female end of the AC power cord into the AC adapter and the male end into an electrical outlet (). 3. The charge indicator glows in amber when charging is in progress.
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. 2. Press the power button to turn on your device. The backlight of the keypad will light up and, after a few seconds, the setup screen appears. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup wizard. 4.
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.
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. To insert an SD card: 1. Remove the rubber protection cap by unfastening two screws.
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.
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. Note that where you tap or what you press also causes the related task to be performed.
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. Store it in the slot when not in use. Tap Touch the screen once with the stylus to open items and select options.
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. You can tap a section on the Today screen to open the program that is associated with that section. Landscape View You can use your device in a landscape manner.
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. Tap to see additional programs. Tap to customize your device. The navigation bar also contains the volume indicator, battery indicator, and connectivity indicators. You can tap an indicator for related controls.
Running Programs You can switch from one program to another without closing any program. To run a program, tap from the Start menu. on the left-top corner of the screen and select To access additional programs, tap icon. Programs and tap the program Shortcut Menus With shortcut menus, you can quickly choose an action for an item. The actions in the shortcut menus vary from program to program.
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: A message appears on the screen. A sound, which you can specify, is played. The notification indicator flashes in red. To choose reminder types and sounds for your device, tap Personal Sounds & Notifications.
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. Input panel button. Tap to see your choices. When you use the Input panel, your device anticipates the word you are typing or writing and displays it above the Input panel. When you tap the displayed word, it is inserted into your text at the insertion point. The more you use your device, the more words it learns to anticipate.
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. Writing on the Screen In any program that accepts writing, such as the Notes program, you can use your stylus to write directly on the screen. Write the way you do on paper.
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. 3. Subsequent strokes in or touching the drawing box become part of the drawing. Drawings that do not cross three ruled lines will be treated as writing. The drawing box indicates the boundaries of the drawing.
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. To create a recording: 1. Tap Programs Notes to switch to the program. 2. Tap Menu View Recording Toolbar to show the Recording toolbar. 3.
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. Not all recording formats are compatible with other software or computers.
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) Unlock (or press the ＊ key on the device). Securing Your Device with a Password You can help keep your data more secure by requiring a password every time your device is switched on. 1.
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. 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.
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. - or Tap the connectivity indicator on the navigation bar and tap Wireless Manager. 2. The Wireless Manager screen appears. Tap Phone to switch it from on to off or the other way around. Tap Done. 3.
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. Tap Phone. Whenever you start Phone, the Phone screen displays the soft keypad. You can tap Hide Keypad (left soft key). You can use other programs during a call. To quickly switch back to Phone, press the Send key on your device.
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. While in the Phone program: Enter the phone number using the physical or onscreen keypad. 2. As you enter the phone number, the program searches Contacts, Call History, and Speed Dial to find a matching name and/or number.
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. Making a Call from Contacts Microsoft Contacts displays your contact information stored both in your device’s memory and on your SIM card.
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. While in the Phone program, tap Call History. If have hidden the keypad, tap Keypad to see the Call History key.
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 and then tap Call in the shortcut menu. Making a Call from Speed Dial If you have created speed dial entries, you can call a person quickly. (See ‚Using Speed Dial‛ in this chapter for information.
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. Answering a Call To answer an incoming call, press the Send key on your device or tap Answer (left soft key).
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. On the Phone keypad, tap Mute to switch on the mute function. The icon will appear on the upper-right corner. To switch off the mute function, tap Unmute.
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. If there is another incoming call when you are talking on your device, a pop-up window appears to notify you. 2. Tap Answer to place the first call on hold, and answer the second call. 3.
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. Wait for it to be picked up. Then tap Menu Conference. 3. If you want to talk to one of the parties privately during the call, tap Menu Private. Select a number, and tap Private.
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 Filter to change the Call History view (All Calls by default). All Calls: Displays all calls made to and from your device in a chronological order.
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. 2. Tap and select a contact type. 3. Enter the contact’s name, and select the proper number type. 4. Tap Save to save the entry. Using Speed Dial You can create Speed Dials for frequently-called phone numbers so you can dial a number with a single key press.
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. For example, ‚m‛ indicates the mobile phone number. NOTE: Editing or Deleting a Speed Dial Entry 1. While in the Phone program, tap Speed Dial. 2. Tap the desired entry and tap Delete.
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.
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. NOTE: Changing Services Settings Tap the Services tab. You can access and configure settings for the phone services you subscribed to through your mobile phone network service.
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. Additional Phone Operations Using Text Messages Text messages are automatically received when your phone is switched on.
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.
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. Some functions, such as using multimedia or operating a SD/MMC card, may consume the battery power considerably.
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. Suspend frequently. By default, the screen backlight will automatically dim out and the device will also suspend when it has been idle for a period of time.
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. Input To set up items related to the input methods and voice recording format. Lock To set a password for security. (See ‚Securing Your Device‛ in Chapter 2 for more information.
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. Certificates To establish your identity or the identity of other computers. This helps prevent unauthorized users from accessing your device and information.
Item Description Remove Programs To remove programs you added to the memory of your 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. To adjust the text size to see more content or increase the readability in many programs. System Information To display the system 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 Manager To change the Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and Phone radio status. Searching and Organizing Information The Search feature on your device helps you quickly locate information. To search a file, tap Programs Search.
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 Use Calendar to schedule appointments, including meetings and other events.
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. Tap Menu New Appointment. 3. Using the Input panel, tap first to select the field, and then enter a description and a location. 4. Enter other desired information. You will need to hide the Input panel to see all available fields. 5. Tap ok to save and return to Calendar.
Using the Calendar Summary Screen When you tap an appointment in Calendar, a summary screen is displayed. To change the appointment, tap Menu Edit.
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. Tap 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 ). Creating a Contact 1. In Contacts, tap New. 2.
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.
Tasks: Keeping a To Do List Use Tasks to keep track of what you have to do. Tap 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. If the Input panel is open, you will need to hide it to see all available fields. 4. Tap ok to save and return to the task list.
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.
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. Tap Programs Notes. Creating a Note 1. In Notes, tap New. 2. Create your note by writing, drawing, typing, or recording. 3. Tap ok to save and return to the note list.
Messaging: Sending and Receiving Messages You can work with e-mail and text messages (select models only) from Messaging. Tap 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: Text Messages (select models only): This item appears if your model comes with the phone function.
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. If Auto Setup does not find the settings, you may have to ask your ISP, mobile operator, or system administrator for the correct settings, and then enter them yourself.
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. 6. To add an attachment to the E-mail message, tap Menu Insert, and tap the item you want to attach: Picture, Voice Note, or File. Then select the file you want to attach or record a voice note. Embedded objects cannot be attached to messages.
Composing and Sending a Text Message (Select Models Only) 1. Tap Messaging. 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. To select phone numbers from Contacts, tap To. 5. Enter your message. To quickly add common messages, tap Menu My Text, and tap a desired message. 6. Tap Send.
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. When you have established the connection between your device and your computer, you can synchronize the information between the two with ActiveSync.
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. Add and remove programs on your device. Pass through your computer to a network or the Internet.
1. Make sure your device is not connected to your computer. 2. On your device, tap Programs ActiveSync. 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.
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. Tap Excel Mobile OneNote Mobile PowerPoint Mobile Word Mobile Creating a Document/Workbook/Note NOTE: 1. Tap Office Mobile and select the program to use. 2. Enter the information.
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. You can open only one document at a time; when you open a second document, the first will be saved and closed automatically.
Internet Explorer Settings Connections Connections My ISP Tap 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 . Or, tap the arrow to choose from previously entered addresses.
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. From the device contact list, you can access the contacts’ Windows Live Spaces and you can initiate an e-mail or an instant message to any contact.
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). Tap Programs Windows Media.
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. Viewing Pictures and Videos 1. To view pictures or video stored on a storage card, insert the card. 2. Tap Programs Pictures & Videos.
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.
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 Available choices depend on the resolution. White Balance Five choices from which you can select one that matches the current light source. Flash Flash on or off.
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. The result shows on the screen if the picture was taken in Normal or Timer mode. At this time, you can tap Menu to perform a desired task to the current picture. Tap Camera or ok to go back to the Camera screen. 6.
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. Press the key to start recording. If needed, you can tap Pause to temporarily pause the recording and then tap Resume to continue. 5. To stop, press the key or tap Stop.
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.
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. 2. To use USB connection, connect your device to the computer with the USB cable. To use the Bluetooth connection, you must first initiate and complete the Bluetooth Personal Area Network (PAN) partnership on the computer.
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: 1. Tap Programs Remote Desktop Mobile. 2. Select the computer. Enter the user name, password, and domain. 3. Tap Connect.
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 To run the program, tap Programs E-Compass. Each time you start the program, you’ll be requested to calibrate the compass. Hold the device in your palm and swing it in the way as shown in the small popup window on the screen.
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. To configure the compass, tap Setting Setting. When finished, tap OK to save the changes and go back to the Compass screen. Setting Items Descriptions Altimeter Set the reference altitude for the compass.
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 To run the program, tap Programs TacLink. A red X indicates logging is not activated. No X indicates logging is activated. This icon appears only if SBAS is enabled. (See the next section for information.) Shows the overhead satellite positions.
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‛ folder on your device. To specify a different name and location for file, tap Setting Log File. SBAS Settings SBAS (WAAS, MSAS, ENGOS) provides additional accuracy and reliability for the GPS devices.
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. My ISP settings connect your device to the Internet, and My Work Network settings connect to any private network, such as an intranet that you use at work.
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. Setting up a Cellular (GPRS) Connection In most cases, your cellular (GPRS) connection will be preconfigured by your cellular service provider.
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. 1. Tap Settings Connections Connections. 2. In either group, tap Add a new modem connection. 3. In the Enter a name for the connection field, enter a name for the connection. 4. In the Select a modem field, select Cellular Line, and then tap Next. 5. Enter the phone number provided by your service provider, and then tap Next. 6.
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. Tap the Wireless Manager section on the Today screen. - or Tap the connectivity indicator on the navigation bar and tap Wireless Manager. 2.
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. 3. Select to connect to the Internet or the private network, and then tap Connect. 4. If the selected network requires a network key, enter the key and tap Connect.
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. To switch on or off the Bluetooth radio: 1. Tap the Wireless Manager section on the Today screen.
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. Switch on the Bluetooth radio. (See ‚Switching On or Off the Bluetooth Radio‛ previously.) 2. From the program, tap and hold the item you want to beam, such as an appointment in Calendar, a task in Tasks, a contact card in Contacts, or a file in File Explorer.
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; they do not need to be visible. 1.
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; or appears to be ‚frozen‛ or ‚locked up.‛ To reset your device, remove the battery cover, use the stylus to press the reset switch, and then replace the battery cover. Your device should restart.
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. Clearing the memory means all data you have entered in your device’s memory, including all files, system settings and additional programs you have installed, will be erased.
Troubleshooting Problem Solution Power does not switch on when using battery power. The remaining battery power may be too 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. Screen freezes. Restart your device. Cannot establish a connection with a computer via USB.
Problem A warning message of not enough memory appears. Solution Delete files you no longer need. 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 Settings System Task Manager. Restart 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.
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. Disassembly, modification or any attempt at repair could cause damage to your device and even bodily injury or property damage and will void the warranty.
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.
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. FCC Regulations This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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. About Charging Use only the AC adapter supplied with your device. Use of another type of AC adapter will result in malfunction and/or danger.
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. The battery can burst or explode, releasing hazardous chemicals.
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). (Body-worn measurements differ among device models, depending upon available enhancements and FCC requirements.
