User manual HTC P3450 - OTHER MANUAL

Touch Phone User Manual www.htc.com 2 Please Read Before Proceeding THE BATTERY IS NOT CHARGED WHEN YOU TAKE IT OUT OF THE BOX. DO NOT REMOVE THE BATTERY PACK WHEN THE DEVICE IS CHARGING. YOUR WARRANTY IS INVALIDATED IF YOU OPEN OR TAMPER WITH THE DEVICE'S OUTER CASING. PRIVACY RESTRICTIONS Some countries require full disclosure of recorded telephone conversations, and stipulate that you must inform the person with whom you are speaking that the conversation is being recorded. Always obey the relevant laws and regulations of your country when using the recording feature of your device. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHT INFORMATION Copyright © 2007 High Tech Computer Corp. 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The information is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind and is subject to change without notice. HTC also reserves the right to revise the content of this document at any time without prior notice. No part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording or storing in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form without prior written permission of HTC. Important Health Information and Safety Precautions When using this product, the safety precautions below must be taken to avoid possible legal liabilities and damages. Retain and follow all product safety and operating instructions. Observe all warnings in the operating instructions on the product. To reduce the risk of bodily injury, electric shock, fire, and damage to the equipment, observe the following precautions. ELECTRICAL SAFETY This product is intended for use when supplied with power from the designated battery or power supply unit. Other usage may be dangerous and will invalidate any approval given to this product. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR PROPER GROUNDING INSTALLATION CAUTION: Connecting to an improperly grounded equipment can result in an electric shock to your device. This product is equipped with a USB cable for connecting the product to a desktop or notebook computer. Be sure your computer is properly grounded (earthed) before connecting the product to the computer. The power supply cord of a desktop or notebook computer has an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet which is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR POWER SUPPLY UNIT · Use the correct external power source A product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the electrical ratings label. If you are not sure of the type of power source 4 required, consult your authorized service provider or local power company. For a product that operates from battery power or other sources, refer to the operating instructions that are included with the product. · Handle battery packs carefully This product contains a Li-ion battery. There is a risk of fire and burns if the battery pack is handled improperly. Do not attempt to open or service the battery pack. Do not disassemble, crush, puncture, short external contacts or circuits, dispose of in fire or water, or expose a battery pack to temperatures higher than 60°C (140°F). WARNING: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. To reduce risk of fire or burns, do not disassemble, crush, puncture, short external contacts, expose to temperature above 60° C (140° F), or dispose of in fire or water. Replace only with specified batteries. Recycle or dispose of used batteries according to the local regulations or reference guide supplied with your product. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR DIRECT SUNLIGHT Keep this product away from excessive moisture and extreme temperatures. Do not leave the product or its battery inside a vehicle or in places where the temperature may exceed 60°C (140°F), such as on a car dashboard, window sill, or behind a glass that is exposed to direct sunlight or strong ultraviolet light for extended periods of time. This may damage the product, overheat the battery, or pose a risk to the vehicle. PREVENTION OF HEARING LOSS CAUTION: Permanent hearing loss may occur if earphones or headphones are used at high volume for prolonged periods of time. NOTE: For France, Headphones, Earphones, and Wired Remote Controller (listed below) for this device have been tested to comply with the Sound Pressure Level requirement laid down in the applicable NF EN 50332-1:2000 and/or NF EN 503322:2003 standards as required by French Article L. 5232-1. · Earphone, manufactured by Cotron, Model CHM-311STV08001 or CHM-311STV08002. 5 SAFETY IN AIRCRAFTS Due to the possible interference caused by this product to an aircraft's navigation system and its communications network, using this device's phone function on board an airplane is against the law in most countries. If you want to use this device when on board an aircraft, remember to turn off the phone by switching to Flight Mode. ENVIRONMENT RESTRICTIONS Do not use this product in gas stations, fuel depots, chemical plants or where blasting operations are in progress, or in potentially explosive atmospheres such as fuelling areas, fuel storehouses, below deck on boats, fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities, and areas where the air contains chemicals or particles, such as grain, dust, or metal powders. Please be aware that sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death. EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES When in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere or where flammable materials exist, the product should be turned off and the user should obey all signs and instructions. Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death. Users are advised not to use the equipment at refueling points such as service or gas stations, and are reminded of the need to observe restrictions on the use of radio equipment in fuel depots, chemical plants, or where blasting operations are in progress. Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere are often, but not always, clearly marked. These include fueling areas, below deck on boats, fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities, and areas where the air contains chemicals or particles, such as grain, dust, or metal powders. ROAD SAFETY Vehicle drivers in motion are not permitted to use telephony services with handheld devices, except in the case of emergency. In some countries, using hands-free devices as an alternative is allowed. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR RF EXPOSURE · Avoid using your device near metal structures (for example, the steel frame of a building). · Avoid using your device near strong electromagnetic sources, such as microwave ovens, sound speakers, TV and radio. contain any metal. · Use only original manufacturer-approved accessories, or accessories that do not · Use of non-original manufacturer-approved accessories may violate your local RF exposure guidelines and should be avoided. 6 INTERFERENCE WITH MEDICAL EQUIPMENT FUNCTIONS This product may cause medical equipment to malfunction. The use of this device is forbidden in most hospitals and medical clinics. If you use any other personal medical device, consult the manufacturer of your device to determine if it is adequately shielded from external RF energy. Your physician may be able to assist you in obtaining this information. Turn the phone OFF in health care facilities when any regulations posted in these areas instruct you to do so. Hospitals or health care facilities may be using equipment that could be sensitive to external RF energy. HEARING AIDS Some digital wireless phones may interfere with some hearing aids. In the event of such interference, you may want to consult your service provider, or call the customer service line to discuss alternatives. NONIONIZING RADIATION Your device has an internal antenna. This product should be operated in its normal-use position to ensure the radiative performance and safety of the interference. As with other mobile radio transmitting equipment, users are advised that for satisfactory operation of the equipment and for the safety of personnel, it is recommended that no part of the human body be allowed to come too close to the antenna during operation of the equipment. Use only the supplied integral antenna. Use of unauthorized or modified antennas may impair call quality and damage the phone, causing loss of performance and SAR levels exceeding the recommended limits as well as result in non-compliance with local regulatory requirements in your country. To assure optimal phone performance and ensure human exposure to RF energy is within the guidelines set forth in the relevant standards, always use your device only in its normal-use position. Do not touch or hold the antenna area unnecessarily when placing or receiving a phone call. Contact with the antenna area may impair call quality and cause your device to operate at a higher power level than needed. Avoiding contact with the antenna area when the phone is IN USE optimizes the antenna performance and the battery life. M 2.0 EG A PIX Internal antenna location ELS C AM ER A 7 General Precautions · Avoid applying excessive pressure to the device Do not put heavy objects or apply excessive pressure on the device to prevent damaging the device or distorting the touch screen display. Also avoid carrying the device inside your pocket for extensive lengths of time. Except as explained elsewhere in the Operating or Service documentation, do not service any product yourself. Service needed on components inside these compartments should be done by an authorized service technician or provider. Unplug the product from the electrical outlet and refer servicing to an authorized service technician or provider under the following conditions: · Heed service markings · Damage requiring service · · · · · Liquid has been spilled or an object has fallen into the product. The product has been exposed to rain or water. The product has been dropped or damaged. There are noticeable signs of overheating. The product does not operate normally when you follow the operating instructions. · Avoid hot areas The product should be placed away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including, but limited to, amplifiers) that produce heat. Never use the product in a wet location. When you move your device between environments with very different temperature and/or humidity ranges, condensation may form on or within the device. To avoid damaging the device, allow sufficient time for the moisture to evaporate before using the device. NOTICE: When taking the device from low-temperature conditions into a warmer environment or from high-temperature conditions into a cooler environment, allow the device to acclimate to room temperature before turning on power. · Avoid wet areas · Avoid using your device after a dramatic change in temperature · Avoid pushing objects into product Never push objects of any kind into cabinet slots or other openings in the product. Slots and openings are provided for ventilation. These openings must not be blocked or covered. 8 · Mounting accessories Do not use the product on an unstable table, cart, stand, tripod, or bracket. Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer's instructions, and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer. Do not place the product with an unstable base. This product should be used only with personal computers and options identified as suitable for use with your equipment. Turn down the volume before using headphones or other audio devices. Unplug the product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning, but NEVER use water to clean the LCD screen. · Avoid unstable mounting · Use product with approved equipment · Adjust the volume · Cleaning 9 Contents Chapter 1 Getting Started 13 1.1 Getting to Know Your Device and Accessories ..................................14 1.2 Installing the SIM Card, Battery, and Storage Card ..........................18 1.3 Starting Up ..........................................................................................21 1.4 The Today Screen.................................................................................24 1.5 The Start Menu ....................................................................................25 1.6 Quick Menu ..........................................................................................25 1.7 HTC Home ............................................................................................26 1.8 TouchFLOTM ...........................................................................................30 1.9 Status Icons ..........................................................................................36 1.10 Programs ............................................................................................38 1.11 Settings...............................................................................................41 Chapter 2 Entering and Searching Information 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 45 Entering Information ..........................................................................46 Using the On-screen Keyboard ..........................................................47 Using Letter Recognizer......................................................................47 Using Block Recognizer ......................................................................48 Using Transcriber ................................................................................48 Using Symbol Pad ...............................................................................49 Using CE-Star .......................................................................................50 Searching for Information ..................................................................53 Chapter 3 Using Phone Features 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 55 Using the Phone ..................................................................................56 Making a Call .......................................................................................58 Receiving a Call....................................................................................61 Smart Dialing .......................................................................................63 Additional Dialing Information..........................................................65 Setting Up Bluetooth SIM Access for Car Kit Phones........................66 10 Chapter 4 Setting Up Your Device 67 4.1 Basic Settings ......................................................................................68 4.2 Personalizing the Today Screen .........................................................71 4.3 Protecting Your Device .......................................................................73 Chapter 5 Synchronizing Information With Your Computer 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 5.6 75 About Synchronization .......................................................................76 Setting Up Windows Mobile® Device Center on Windows VistaTM ....77 Setting Up ActiveSync® on Windows XP® ..........................................79 Synchronizing With Your Computer...................................................80 Synchronizing via Bluetooth ..............................................................81 Synchronizing Music and Video .........................................................82 Chapter 6 Organizing Contacts, Appointments, Tasks, and Other Information 83 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 6.5 6.6 Contacts ...............................................................................................84 SIM Manager ........................................................................................88 Calendar ...............................................................................................90 Tasks .....................................................................................................93 Notes ....................................................................................................95 Voice Recorder .....................................................................................97 Chapter 7 Exchanging Messages 7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 7.5 7.6 99 Messaging ..........................................................................................100 Text Messages....................................................................................101 MMS....................................................................................................103 Types of E-mail Accounts ..................................................................108 E-mail Setup Wizard ..........................................................................108 Using E-mail .......................................................................................111 11 Chapter 8 Working With Company E-mails and Meeting Appointments 117 8.1 8.2 8.3 8.4 Synchronizing Your Device with the Exchange Server ...................118 Working With Company E-mails .......................................................119 Managing Meeting Requests ...........................................................123 Finding Contacts in the Company Directory ...................................125 Chapter 9 Working With Documents and Files 9.1 9.2 9.3 9.4 9.5 127 Microsoft® Office Mobile ..................................................................128 Adobe® Reader® LE ............................................................................129 Copying and Managing Files ............................................................130 ZIP .......................................................................................................131 Backing Up Data ................................................................................132 Chapter 10 Getting Connected 135 10.1 Comm Manager................................................................................136 10.2 Network Wizard ...............................................................................137 10.3 Ways of Connecting to the Internet ................................................138 10.4 Wi-Fi ..................................................................................................138 10.5 GPRS..................................................................................................141 10.6 Dial-up ..............................................................................................142 10.7 Starting a Data Connection.............................................................142 10.8 Internet Explorer® Mobile ...............................................................143 10.9 Windows LiveTM .................................................................................145 10.10 Using Your Device as a Modem (Internet Sharing) ....................149 10.11 Bluetooth .......................................................................................151 Chapter 11 Experiencing Multimedia 11.1 11.2 11.3 11.4 157 Camera ..............................................................................................158 Pictures & Videos .............................................................................168 Windows Media® Player Mobile ......................................................170 Streaming Media .............................................................................175 12 11.5 Audio Manager ................................................................................177 Chapter 12 Managing Your Device 12.1 12.2 12.3 12.4 12.5 12.6 181 Adding and Removing Programs ...................................................182 Using Task Manager.........................................................................182 Resetting Your Device......................................................................184 Managing Memory ..........................................................................185 Windows Update ..............................................................................186 Battery Saving Tips ..........................................................................187 Chapter 13 Using Other Applications 189 13.1 Voice Commander ............................................................................190 13.2 Spb GPRS Monitor ...........................................................................193 13.3 Info Feed ...........................................................................................196 Appendix 197 A.1 Specifications.....................................................................................198 A.2 Regulatory Notices ............................................................................201 Index 205 Chapter 1 Getting Started 1.1 Getting to Know Your Device and Accessories 1.2 Installing the SIM Card, Battery, and Storage Card 1.3 Starting Up 1.4 The Today Screen 1.5 The Start Menu 1.6 Quick Menu 1.7 HTC Home 1.8 TouchFLOTM 1.9 Status Icons 1.10 Programs 1.11 Settings 14 Getting Started 1.1 Getting to Know Your Device and Accessories Top panel POWER Press to turn off the display temporarily. To turn off the power, press and hold for about 5 seconds. For more information, see "Starting Up" in this chapter. Left panel Volume Slider · Slide up or down to adjust the speaker volume. · During a call, slide up or down to adjust the earpiece volume. Right panel Stylus CAMERA Press to launch the Camera. See Chapter 11 for details. Lanyard/ Strap holder Getting Started 15 Front panel Notification LEDs * See description below. Earpiece Listen to a phone call from here. Touch Screen TALK Press to answer an incoming call or dial a number. END Press to end a call or to return to the Today screen. NAVIGATION Control/ENTER Press this multi-directional control up, down, left, or right to move through menus and program instructions; carry out the selection by pressing the center button. * Right LED: Shows Green and Amber lights for GSM/GPRS/EDGE standby, message, and network status as well as for notification and battery charging status. Left LED: Shows a flashing Blue light when the Bluetooth system is powered up and ready to transmit Bluetooth radio signal, or a flashing Green light for Wi-Fi status. When both Bluetooth and Wi-Fi are enabled, their lights flash alternately. 16 Getting Started Back panel Self-portrait Mirror Use it when taking selfportrait shots. 2.0 EG M AP IXELS CA Speaker Back Cover Slide the back cover upward to remove it. Bottom panel Microphone RESET With the stylus, press the RESET button to soft-reset your device. Sync Connector/Earphone Jack Connect the supplied USB cable to synchronize information or plug in the AC adapter to recharge the battery. You can also connect the supplied USB stereo headset for hands-free conversation or for listening to audio media. ER A M 2 Megapixel Camera See Chapter 11 for details. Getting Started 17 Accessories 1 3 5 2 4 No. 1 2 3 Accessory AC adapter USB Sync cable Stereo headset Function Recharges the battery. Connects your device to a PC and synchronizes data. Provides a volume control slider and a Send/End button. Press the Send/End button to pick up a call or put a call on hold; press and hold the button to end the call. Acts as a protective carrying case for your device. Provides 1 GB of storage space. 4 5 Pouch microSDTM card 18 Getting Started 1.2 Installing the SIM Card, Battery, and Storage Card Always turn off your device before installing or removing the SIM card or battery. The SIM card contains your phone number, service details, and phonebook/ message memory. Your device supports both 1.8V and 3V SIM cards. Some legacy SIM cards will not function with your device. You should consult with your service provider for a replacement SIM card. There may be fees for this service. Your device contains a rechargeable Li-ion battery. It is designed to use only manufacturer-specified original batteries and accessories. Battery performance depends on many factors, including network configuration, signal strength, the temperature of the environment in which you operate your device, the features and/or settings you select and use, items attached to connecting ports, and your voice, data, and other program usage patterns. Battery life estimates (approximations): · · · Standby time: Up to 200 hours for GSM. Talk time: Up to 5 hours for GSM. Media playback time: Up to 8 hours for WMV; Up to 12 hours for WMA. To reduce risk of fire or burns: · Do not attempt to open, disassemble, or service the battery pack. · Do not crush, puncture, short external contacts, or dispose of in fire or water. · Do not expose to temperatures above 60oC (140oF). · Replace only with the battery pack designated for this product. · Recycle or dispose of used battery as stipulated by local regulation. Warning! The SIM card slot is located at the right panel of your device. Below the SIM card slot, you will find the storage card slot. The battery compartment is located at the back side of your device. Getting Started 19 To remove the back cover Before installing the SIM card, battery, or storage card, you have to remove the back cover. 1. Make sure your device is turned off. 2. Slide the back cover upward as shown in the following illustration. To install the SIM card and microSD card 1. Use your thumb or finger to pry open the cover that houses the SIM and storage card slots. To open the slot cover easier, pry it open from both ends. 2. Flip your device so that the touch screen faces upward. 3. Hold open the slot cover with one hand. Slot cover 20 Getting Started 4. The lower slot is the SIM card slot. Insert the SIM card with its gold contacts facing down and its cut-off corner facing toward the inside of the slot. 5. The upper slot is the storage card slot. Insert the microSD card into the storage card slot with the gold contacts facing down. 6. Close the slot cover. Note To remove the SIM card or storage card, press the card to pop it out of the slot. To install the battery 1. Install the battery by inserting it with its exposed copper part aligned with the protruding copper conductor on the upper right side of the battery compartment. Insert the right side of the battery first, then gently push the battery into place. 2. Replace the back cover. To remove the battery 1. Make sure your device is turned off. 2. Remove the back cover. 3. To remove the battery, lift it up from the lower-left end of the battery. Getting Started 21 1.3 Starting Up After inserting your SIM card and battery, you can now power on and start using your device. Turn your device on and off To turn on the power · Press and hold the POWER button for a few seconds. When you turn on your device for the first time, a Quick Start Wizard will guide you through the calibration process and the setup of regional settings, date and time, and password. For more information about touch screen calibration, see "Calibrate the device". To turn off the power · Press and hold the POWER button for a few seconds. A message will then be displayed, prompting you whether or not to turn off the device completely. Auto configure the data connection settings The first time you use your device, the Network Wizard will detect your SIM card and automatically configure your device with the appropriate network and data service settings (such as GPRS, MMS, etc.) of your service provider. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the wizard. After completing the wizard, tap Restart. For more information about the Network Wizard, see Chapter 10. 22 Getting Started Charge the battery New batteries are shipped partially charged. Before you start using your device, it is recommended that you charge the battery. Some batteries perform best after several full charge/discharge cycles. You can charge the battery in two ways: · Charging the device's battery by connecting the power adapter. · Connecting your device to a PC via the provided USB Sync cable. Note Only the AC adapter and USB cable provided with your device should be used to charge the device. Charging is indicated by a solid amber light on the left LED indicator. As the battery is being charged while the device's power is on, a charging icon ( ) will be shown on the title bar of the Today screen. After the battery has been fully charged, the left LED becomes green and a full battery icon ( ) appears on the Today screen's title bar. Warning! · Do not remove the battery from the device while you are charging it using the AC or car adapter. · As a safety precaution, the battery stops charging when it overheats. Calibrate the device Calibrating the touch screen involves tapping the center of a cross with the stylus as the cross moves around the screen. This process ensures that when you tap the screen with your stylus, the tapped item is activated. If your device does not accurately respond to screen taps, follow these steps to re-calibrate it: 1. Tap Start > Settings > System tab > Screen. 2. On the General tab, tap Align Screen, then follow the on-screen instructions to complete the calibration. Getting Started 23 Manage screen settings The device's display has the following orientation modes: Portrait and Landscape. To change the orientation, tap Start > Settings > System tab > Screen, and select the orientation you want. Tip To quickly change the screen orientation, you can also tap the Rotate Screen icon in HTC Home's Launcher. See "HTC Home" later in this chapter for details. To smooth the edges of screen fonts for many programs, on the ClearType tab, select the Enable ClearType check box. To increase the readability or to see more content on the screen, on the Text Size tab, adjust the text size by moving the slider. Switch your device to Sleep mode Quickly pressing the POWER button turns off the display temporarily and switches your device to Sleep mode. Sleep mode suspends your device to a low power state while the display is off in order to save battery power. Your device also automatically goes into Sleep mode when you leave the device idle after a certain amount of time. To specify the timeout period before your device goes into Sleep mode 1. Tap Start > Settings > System tab > Power > Advanced tab. 2. Under On battery power, make sure the Turn off device if not used for check box is selected. 3. Select the battery timeout period, then tap OK. You will still be able to receive messages and calls while your device is in Sleep mode. Pressing the POWER button again or new incoming calls/ messages will wake up your device. 24 Getting Started 1.4 The Today Screen The Today screen displays important information, such as upcoming appointments and status indicators. You can touch or tap a section on the screen to open the associated program. Connection status Notification Open Start Menu Signal strength Adjust volume Battery status Open Quick Menu (See "Quick Menu" in this chapter for details) HTC Home (See "HTC Home" in this chapter for details) Your upcoming appointments · · To access the Today screen, tap Start > Today. To customize the Today screen display, including the background image, tap Start > Settings > Personal tab > Today. For more information about customizing the Today screen, see Chapter 4. Getting Started 25 1.5 The Start Menu The Start menu, located at the top left corner of the Today screen, displays a list of programs. You can start a program by scrolling through the programs list and then pressing ENTER, or by tapping a program with the stylus. Switch to the Today screen. Open a program. (The items displayed in the Start menu can be customized by tapping Start > Settings > Personal tab > Menus). Open a recently-used program. Access more programs. View and change settings. View Help information for the current screen. 1.6 Quick Menu The Quick Menu, located at the top right corner of the Today screen, shows the currently running programs. You can quickly switch between running programs and stop programs when you do not need to use them. Tap this button to open the Quick Menu Stop all currently running programs Customize how programs are closed (See "Using Task Manager" in Chapter 12) · To switch to a running program, tap the program name · To stop running a program, tap 26 Getting Started 1.7 HTC Home HTC Home is a Today screen plug-in that gives you up-to-date local information at a glance, such as time, day and weather information, and shows new messages and missed calls. It also has a customizable launcher where you can add your favorite applications for one-touch access. HTC Home has three components: Home, Weather and Launcher. At the bottom of HTC Home, there is a toolbar that allows you to switch between these components. HTC Home Toolbar Home Weather Launcher To switch between the different components of HTC Home Do any of the following: · · · Touch the tabs in the toolbar using your finger. Tap the tabs in the toolbar using the stylus. Use the NAVIGATION Control. If the toolbar is not selected, press NAVIGATION up/down first to select the toolbar. Press NAVIGATION left/right to select a tab and then press ENTER. Home Home displays the current day, date and local time. When you have new incoming messages and calls, it shows you the number of new e-mails, SMS/MMS messages, and missed calls. If you have set up the alarm, it also shows the Alarm icon. Getting Started 27 Time display. Touch this display area when you want to change the date or time, or to enable the alarm. Number of new e-mails. Touch this icon to view your e-mails. Current day and date Alarm icon Number of missed calls. Touch this icon to view the Call History. Number of new SMS/MMS messages. Touch this icon to view your SMS and MMS messages. Weather Weather shows you the current weather as well as weather information of the next four days of the week. The first time you use this feature, you need to select your city first to get the weather information of your city. To select your city 2 3 1 4 1. Select the Weather tab ( ). 2. Touch the area that shows Select your city here. 3. On the Select City screen, browse through the list of cities and choose your city. 4. Press Select. 28 Getting Started To view weather information After selecting your city, your device automatically connects to the Internet via GPRS and downloads weather information of the current day and the next four days of the week. The current temperature, the highest and lowest temperatures, and a visual indicator of the climate (showing if it's a cloudy or rainy day, etc.) will be displayed in the Weather tab. Touch this area if you want to select another city. Shows the time or days that have passed since the last download of weather information. Touch this item to download the latest weather data. Touch this area to view weather information of the next four days of the week. Current day's weather Touch this area to return to the current day's weather. Weather for the next 4 days Tip Note You can also use the Wi-Fi connection of your device to download weather data. For more information about using Wi-Fi, see Chapter 10. If you have not connected to the Internet and downloaded weather information for five days, the following error message will be displayed: "Unable to retrieve data for selected city. Select here to retry." Use GPRS or Wi-Fi to connect your device to the Internet, then touch the area that shows the error message to download weather data. To customize weather settings 1. Touch the area that shows the city name. 2. On the Select City screen, select Menu > Weather Options. 3. You can enable or disable the following options: · Download weather data automatically. When this check box is selected, weather information will automatically be downloaded Getting Started 29 from the AccuWeather Web site whenever you select the Weather tab, if the data has not been updated within the last three hours. Weather data will also be downloaded every time an ActiveSync connection occurs (through over-the-air or USB connection). Clear this check box if you prefer to manually download weather information. · Download when roaming. Select this check box only if want to allow automatic download of weather data when you're roaming. This may incur additional costs. Temperature Scale. Choose whether to display temperature in Celsius or Fahrenheit. To check for more detailed weather information on the AccuWeather Web site, select Menu > About Weather on the Select City screen and then touch the link that shows AccuWeather.com. Internet Explorer Mobile then opens and brings you to the AccuWeather Web site. · Tip Launcher Launcher allows you to add quick shortcuts to your favorite programs and settings for one-touch access. Quick settings such as Adjust Backlight, Rotate Screen and Lock Device, and a few program shortcuts are added by default. They can be replaced with your preferred settings and programs. Touch an empty slot to add a shortcut to a setting or your favorite program. Touch a quick shortcut to open the associated program or apply the associated setting. Remove shortcuts 30 Getting Started Touch a shortcut to remove it. Return Note To replace a shortcut, you need to delete it first and then add a shortcut to your favorite program or setting. 1.8 TouchFLOTM TouchFLOTM is a special feature that gives you better touch panel experience on your device. With TouchFLO, you can simply use your finger to scroll and pan the screen. TouchFLO also features the Touch Cube where you can launch messaging programs, Internet Explorer® Mobile, and more. You can also add your favorite contacts, play music, and access your pictures and videos. Note Touch Cube is displayed in portrait view only. To be able to open Touch Cube, make sure your display is set to portrait mode. Touch Cube To open the Touch Cube · Slide your finger upward, starting from the bottom of the touch screen where it shows a logo image. Getting Started 31 To close the Touch Cube · To close the Touch Cube and return to the screen prior to opening the Touch Cube, slide your finger downward on the touch screen. To navigate the Touch Cube The Touch Cube is a three-dimensional, cubic user interface. To flip the interface from one side to another, slide your finger left or right on the touch screen. Touch Cube screens There are three sides to the Touch Cube interface: · On the first side of the interface, you can add up to nine favorite contacts. If you make calls or send messages to certain people frequently, you can add them as favorite contacts for quicker access. 32 Getting Started Note You should already have contacts created or synchronized on your device before you can add them as favorite contacts. SIM contacts cannot be added as favorite contacts. For more information about creating contacts, see Chapter 6. For more information about synchronizing your device with the PC, see Chapter 5. For information about synchronizing your device with the Exchange Server, see Chapter 8. Select a contact to access the contact card and make a phone call or send messages. When you add a favorite contact and there is no photo associated to that contact, the contact's first name (or last name) will be displayed. Delete favorite contacts. Open Contacts. (See Chapter 6 for details) Select an empty slot to add a favorite contact. Open the Phone program. (See Chapter 3 for details.) Open Call History. (See Chapter 3 for details.) Select a favorite contact to remove it. Return to your list of favorite contacts. Getting Started 33 · The second side of the interface provides quick shortcuts to your e-mail messages, text and MMS messages, the Internet, and other applications. Simply touch the icons on the screen to open the corresponding program. · On the third side of the interface, you can play back music and access the images and video files on your device. Touch this icon to open Audio Manager and play back music files (For more information about using Audio Manager, see Chapter 11.) While playback is in progress in Audio Manager, return to this screen. You will then see playback controls and the music title, artist, and remaining playback time of the current music. Open My Pictures folder in Pictures & Videos. (See Chapter 11 for details.) Open My Videos folder in Pictures & Videos. (See Chapter 11 for details.) Touch these buttons to control music playback. From left to right: Backward, Play/ Pause, Forward 34 Getting Started Finger scrolling and finger panning With TouchFLO, you can use finger scrolling and finger panning when viewing content that cannot be fit entirely on the screen, such as Web pages, documents, and messages. Finger scrolling can also be used to scroll up and down lists such as the contacts list, file list, message list, calendar appointments list, and more. Note Finger scrolling and panning works in both portrait and landscape modes. To use finger scrolling · Slide your finger downward to scroll up the screen. · Slide your finger upward to scroll down the screen. When finger scrolling up and down, slide anywhere within this area. · · · Note To scroll towards the left, slide your finger to the right. To scroll towards the right, slide your finger to the left. While the screen is scrolling, you can stop the scrolling by pressing your finger on the touch screen. Scrollbars shown on the screen indicate that there are more content that cannot be fit on the screen. You can finger-scroll up and down only when there's a vertical scrollbar shown on the screen. Likewise, you can fingerscroll left and right only when there's a horizontal scrollbar. To use finger panning · To pan downward, touch and hold on the touch screen then drag your finger upward. · To pan upward, touch and hold on the touch screen then drag your finger downward. Getting Started 35 · · · Note To pan towards the right, touch and hold on the touch screen then drag your finger to the left. To pan towards the left, touch and hold on the touch screen then drag your finger to the right. You can also pan diagonally. Scrollbars shown on the screen indicate that there are more content that cannot be fit on the screen. You can use finger panning only when there are scrollbars shown on the screen. To continuously pan 1. Drag your finger towards the boundary and hold. The Web page, document, or message that you are viewing then continuously pans. Vertical boundary Horizontal boundary 2. Release your finger to stop panning. TouchFLO settings You can enable or mute the finger scrolling and panning sound. Tap Start > Settings > System tab > TouchFLO then select or clear the Enable sound when finger scrolling and panning check box. 36 Getting Started 1.9 Status Icons The following are some of the status icons that you may see on the device. Icons that appear in this area Network Wizard There are more notifications. Tap the icon to view all New text messages; SMS notification of voice mail. Receiving MMS message New MMS message received Sending MMS message MMS message sent Cannot send MMS message New instant message from Live Messenger Missed call Speakerphone on Roaming Alarm Other wireless network(s) detected Bluetooth stereo headset detected ActiveSync notification Synchronization error. Icons that appear in this area GPRS available EDGE available Wi-Fi is on, but device not connected to a wireless network yet Connecting to a wireless network (when arrows are moving; Connected to a wireless network Synchronizing via Wi-Fi Connection is active Connection is not active Synchronization in progress Getting Started 37 Icons that appear in this area Battery charging Battery full Battery very low Icons that appear in this area GPRS connecting GPRS in use EDGE connecting EDGE in use Maximum signal strength No signal Phone is turned off No phone service. Searching for phone service Voice call in progress Call on hold Calls are forwarded Dialing while no SIM card is inserted No SIM card inserted Icons that appear in this area Vibration mode Sound on Sound off 38 Getting Started 1.10 Programs The following are programs that are preinstalled on your device. Programs in the Start Menu Icon Description Office Mobile Use the complete suite of Microsoft® Office applications for your mobile device. Excel Mobile Create new workbooks or view and edit Microsoft® Office Excel® workbooks. PowerPoint Mobile View Microsoft® Office PowerPoint® slides and presentations. Word Mobile Create, view, and edit Microsoft® Office Word documents. Calendar Keep track of your appointments and create meeting requests. Contacts Keep track of your friends and colleagues. Internet Explorer Mobile Browse Web and WAP sites as well as download new programs and files from the Internet. Messaging Send and receive e-mail, MMS, and text messages. Phone Make and receive calls, switch between calls, and set up conference calling. Help See Help topics for the current screen or program. Programs screen Icon Description Games Play two pre-installed games: Bubble Breaker and Solitaire. ActiveSync Synchronize information between your device and a PC or the Exchange Server. Adobe Reader LE View PDF (Portable Document Format) files on your device. Getting Started 39 Icon Description Audio Manager Browse and play back music files. Bluetooth Explorer Search for other Bluetooth devices that have file sharing enabled and access their Bluetooth shared folder. Calculator Perform basic arithmetic and calculations, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Camera Take photos or shoots video clips with accompanying audio. CE-Star You will find this program in the Application Disc. CE-Star is a language add-on application that enables you to easily enter Chinese or Japanese characters, as well as browse webpages and access e-mails that use Chinese or Japanese characters. See Chapter 2 for details. Comm Manager Manage your device's connections (including Wi-Fi, GPRS, Bluetooth, and ActiveSync), turn the device on or off, switch to ringer/vibration mode, enable or disable the Direct Push function, and more. File Explorer Organize and manage files on your device. Info Feed An online real-time RSS reader that enables you to subscribe to and instantly read RSS news channels built into the device or download channels from the Internet. Internet Sharing Connect your computer to the Internet using your device's data connection. Spb GPRS Monitor You will find this program in the Application Disc. You can install and use this program to measure the amount of data transfers that you have made via the GPRS or GSM network connection, and calculate network usage costs. See Chapter 13 for details. Messenger Use this mobile version of Windows Live Messenger to send and receive instant messages on your device. Notes Create handwritten or typed notes, drawings, and voice recordings. Pictures & Videos View, organize, and sort pictures, animated GIFs, and video files on your device or a storage card. SAPSettings Enable Bluetooth Remote SIM access on your device. 40 Getting Started Icon Description Search Search contacts, data, and other information on your device. SIM Manager Manage the contacts that are stored on your SIM card. You can also use this program to copy SIM contents to Contacts on your device. Sprite Backup You will find this program in the Application Disc. You can install and use this program to back up your data and files. See Chapter 9 for details. STK (SIM Tool Kit) Service Access information and other services offered by your wireless service provider. Streaming Media Stream live or on-demand video. Tasks Keep track of your tasks. Voice Commander Record voice tags so that you can dial a phone number or launch programs simply by speaking a command. Voice Recorder Record your voice, play it back, then send it via e-mail, MMS or beaming. You can also set the recorded voice as your ring tone. Windows Live Use this mobile version of Windows LiveTM to find information on the Web. It also lets you sign into your Windows Live account so that you can access your Live Mail messages and send/receive instant messages in Live Messenger. Windows Media Player Mobile Play back audio and video files. ZIP Save memory and free up storage space on your device by compressing files in the conventional ZIP format. Getting Started 41 1.11 Settings You can adjust the device settings to suit the way you work. To see all available settings, tap Start > Settings, then tap the Personal, System, and Connections tabs located at the bottom of the screen. Personal tab Icon Description Buttons Assign a program or function to a hardware button. Input Set options for each of the input methods. Lock Set a password for your device. Menus Set what programs will appear in the Start menu. Owner Information Enter your personal information on your device. Phone Customize phone settings such as ring tone, set a PIN number for your SIM card, and more. Sounds & Notifications Enable sounds for events, notifications, and more, and set the type of notification for different events. Today Customize the appearance and the information to be displayed on the Today screen. Voice Commander Settings Configure voice tags for Voice Commander. 42 Getting Started System tab Icon Description About This is where you can see basic information such as the Windows Mobile® version and type of processor used on your device. You can also specify a name for your device. Backlight Set the backlight timeout and adjust brightness. Certificates See information about certificates that are installed on your device. Clear Storage Tap this icon only when you need to remove all your data and files from the memory and reset your device to factory default settings. Clock & Alarms Set the device clock to the date and time of your locale or to a visiting time zone when you're traveling. Alarms can also be set at specified days and times of a week. Device Information See information about the firmware version, hardware, identity, and the duration of calls made on your device. Encryption Allow files on your storage card to be encrypted. Encrypted files will be readable only on your device. Error Reporting Enable or disable the device's error reporting function. When this function is enabled and a program error occurs, technical data about the state of the program and your computer will be logged in a text file and delivered to Microsoft's technical support if you choose to send it. External GPS Set the appropriate GPS communication ports, if required. You may need to do this when there are programs on your device that access GPS data or you have connected a GPS receiver to your device. See Help for details. Key Lock Lock the buttons on your device except for the POWER button when the device is in Sleep mode. This ensures you will not switch the device on by accident and consume unnecessary power. Memory Check the device memory allocation status and memory card information. You can also stop currently running programs. Microphone AGC Adjust the volume of your voice automatically when you are recording. Getting Started 43 Icon Description Power Check the remaining battery power. You can also set the timeout for turning off the display (switching device to Sleep mode) to conserve battery power. Regional Settings Set the regional configuration to use, including the format for displaying numbers, currency, date, and time on your device. Remove Programs Remove programs that you installed on your device. Screen Change the screen orientation, re-calibrate the screen, and change the screen text size. Task Manager Stop running programs and set the Exit button ( ) to end programs immediately when you tap the button. For more information, see "Task Manager" in Chapter 12. TouchFLO You can enable or mute the finger scrolling and panning sound. See "TouchFLO settings" in this chapter for details. Windows Update Update Windows Mobile® on your device with the latest updates, security patches or fixes, if they are available. 44 Getting Started Connections tab Icon Description Beam Set your device to receive incoming Bluetooth beams. Bluetooth Turn Bluetooth on, set your device to visible mode, and scan for other Bluetooth devices. Comm Manager Manage your device's connections (including Wi-Fi, GPRS, Bluetooth, and ActiveSync), turn the device on or off, switch to ringer/vibration mode, enable or disable the Direct Push function, and more. Connections Set up one or more types of modem connections for your device, such as phone dial-up, GPRS, and more, so that your device can connect to the Internet or a private local network. CSD Line Type Set the line type to use when making a circuit switch data (CSD) connection. Normally, you do not need to change the setting unless you encounter a problem on establishing a connection. GPRS Setting Set the GPRS authentication method. Network Wizard Configure your device's data connections, such as GPRS, WAP, and MMS, based on the detected or selected network operator. See Chapter 10 for details. SMS Service Set your device to send SMS text messages via a data connection, such as GPRS or a circuit-switched connection. USB to PC Set a USB serial connection between your device and PC when there are problems connecting ActiveSync. Wi-Fi Scan for available wireless networks. Wireless LAN See information about the active wireless network, and customize Wi-Fi settings. Chapter 2 Entering and Searching Information 2.1 Entering Information 2.2 Using the On-screen Keyboard 2.3 Using Letter Recognizer 2.4 Using Block Recognizer 2.5 Using Transcriber 2.6 Using Symbol Pad 2.7 Using CE-Star 2.8 Searching for Information 46 Entering and Searching Information 2.1 Entering Information When you start a program or select a field that requires text or numbers, the Input Panel icon becomes available on the menu bar. Tap the Input Selector arrow (that appears next to the Input Panel icon) to open a menu where you can select a text input method and customize input options. After selecting a text input method, the corresponding Input Panel is then displayed and you can use it to enter text. To toggle between showing and hiding the Input Panel, simply tap the Input Panel icon. Input Panel (Keyboard) Input Selector arrow Input Panel icon Icon Input method On-screen Keyboard Letter Recognizer or Block Recognizer Symbol Pad Transcriber Note Some text input methods may not be available in certain language versions of the device. Entering and Searching Information 47 2.2 Using the On-screen Keyboard The on-screen Keyboard is available when text entry is possible. You can enter text by tapping keys on the keyboard that are displayed on the screen. To enter text using the on-screen Keyboard 1. In a program, tap the Input Selector arrow, and tap Keyboard. 2. Enter text by tapping keys on the on-screen Keyboard. To enlarge the on-screen Keyboard 1. Tap the Input Selector arrow, then tap Options. 2. In the Input method list, select Keyboard. 3. Tap Large keys. 2.3 Using Letter Recognizer With Letter Recognizer, you can write individual letters, numbers, and punctuation, which are then converted into typed text. To use Letter Recognizer 1. From a program, tap the Input Selector arrow, and tap Letter Recognizer. 2. Write characters, numbers, and symbols in the designated writing area. · Enter capital letters by writing in the ABC (left) area of the box. · · · Note Tip Enter lower case letters by writing in the abc (middle) area of the box. Enter numbers by writing in the 123 (right) area of the box. Enter punctuation and symbols by tapping in either area of the box and then writing the desired character. Letter Recognizer is available when text entry is possible. For help with writing characters, tap the question mark near the writing area. 48 Entering and Searching Information 2.4 Using Block Recognizer With Block Recognizer, you use a single stroke to write letters, numbers, symbols, and punctuation, which are then converted into typed text. To use Block Recognizer 1. From a program, tap the Input Selector arrow, and tap Block Recognizer. 2. Write characters, numbers, and symbols in the designated writing area. · · · Note Tip Enter letters by writing in the abc (left) area of the box. Enter numbers by writing in the 123 (right) area of the box. Enter symbols and punctuation by tapping in either area of the box and then writing the desired character. Block Recognizer is available when text entry is possible. For help with writing characters with Block Recognizer, tap the question mark near the writing area. 2.5 Using Transcriber Transcriber is a handwriting recognition program that allows you to write in cursive, print, or a combination of both. To write using Transcriber 1. Start a program that accepts user input, such as Word Mobile. 2. Tap the Input Selector arrow, and tap Transcriber. The Transcriber introductory screen appears. 3. Position the cursor where you want text to appear. 4. Use the stylus to write anywhere on the screen. The handwriting will be converted to text shortly after you lift the stylus from the screen. To enter punctuation and symbols Transcriber comes with an on-screen keyboard that provides an easy way to add punctuation or a special symbol to existing text. To use this on-screen keyboard, tap on the Transcriber toolbar. Entering and Searching Information 49 The keyboard remains visible until you tap the button again. Tips · To reposition the keyboard, tap and hold the title bar, then drag to the desired location. · When no text is selected, you can also open the keyboard by doing the gesture. For more information about using Transcriber gestures, see Help on your device. To edit text 1. In a program, draw a line across the text you want to edit. 2. After you lift the stylus from the screen, the line will disappear and the selected text will be highlighted. 3. Do either of the following: · · Rewrite the text. Use gestures to capitalize letters, insert a space, and so on. For information about using Transcriber gestures, see Help on your device. 2.6 Using Symbol Pad Symbol Pad provides a comprehensive list of common symbols such as parentheses, braces, currency signs, and more, as well as punctuation marks and special characters. Tap a symbol to select it. Use the Navigation Control to navigate through the available symbols, then press ENTER to select a symbol. Tap to display the previous page of symbols. Tap to display the next page of symbols. Tap to close the Symbol Pad without selecting any symbol. This indicates the current page and the total number of symbol pages. 50 Entering and Searching Information To open the Symbol Pad and select a symbol 1. Create or open a document, such as a Word document. 2. To open the Symbol Pad, tap the Input Selector arrow, then tap Symbol Pad. 3. To browse through the pages of symbols, tap Symbol Pad screen. / on the 4. Tap a symbol to select it and close the Symbol Pad. The selected symbol will then be inserted in your document. 2.7 Using CE-Star CE-Star is a language add-on application that enables you to easily enter Chinese or Japanese characters, as well as browse web pages and access e-mails that use Chinese or Japanese characters. In addition to using various input methods to enter characters, you can also use CE-Star's PenPower handwriting recognition program to input text by writing on the screen with the stylus. Notes · CE-Star availablility varies by country. · To get full functionality from this software, please be sure to register your copy of CE-Star at www.mobem.com. To install CE-Star 1. Make sure your device is connected to your computer via ActiveSync. 2. Install CE-Star on your device from the PC using the Application Disc. Follow the on-screen instructions on your computer to complete the installation. 3. After the installation is completed, the Setup Wizard on your computer will set up CE-Star on your device. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup.