PPC4100 AUDIOVOX PPC4100 POCKET PC QUICK START GUIDE IMPORTANT - READ THIS FIRST This Guide is designed to get you quickly up and running with your Audiovox PPC4100 Pocket PC. It will provide information on: · Getting Started · Key Functions · What You Need to Know About Your Audiovox PPC4100 Pocket PC Phone For more detailed information, please refer to the Audiovox User's Guide booklet and the User's Guide on the product CD, both of which are located in the Audiovox PPC4100 packaging. PP C 1 Getting Star t e d IMPORTANT In order to utilize your device's wireless data and voice capabilities, you must have an AT&T Wireless SIM card. See the "SIM Card" section of this Quick Start Guide for more information. 4100 The first thing you'll need to do is follow the instructions in the "Getting Started" section. Once you've completed the basics, you'll be ready to access all of the features and functions that will enhance your communication capabilities on the go. And, once you're familiar with how your favorite features and functions work--accessing the information that matters most will be fast and simple. So get going today and discover all of the benefits of your Audiovox PPC4100 with AT&T Wireless. 2 Key Functions Application 1. Today 2. ActiveSync 3. Calendar 4. Contacts 5. Inbox 6. Pocket Internet Explorer 7. Notes 8. Phone 9. Tasks 10. Windows Media Player 11. Games 12. Calculator 13. File Explorer 14. Pictures 15. MSN Messenger 16. Pocket Excel 17. Pocket Word 18. WiBackup 19. SIM Manager How To Start Tap Tap Tap Tap Tap Tap Tap Tap Tap Tap Tap Tap Tap Tap Tap Tap Tap Tap Tap , Today , ActiveSync , Calendar , Contacts , Inbox , Pocket Internet Explorer , Notes , Phone , Tasks , Windows Media Player , Programs, Games , Programs, Calculator , Programs, File Explorer , Programs, Pictures , Programs, MSN Messenger , Programs, Pocket Excel , Programs, Pocket Word , Programs, WiBackup , Programs, SIM Manager Benefit and Use Today's information that users want to see at a glance. Monitor the status of information transfer between the device and the PC. View, edit, and create calendar entries. View, edit, and create contact information, or make a call directly from contacts. View, edit, create, and send e-mails with or without attachments. Browse the Internet wirelessly. Enter digitally-transcribed handwritten notes. View phone dialer. Manage active and completed tasks. Play audio or video files locally on the device or storage card, or streamed from the web. Users can play their favorite games. Access an easy-to-use calculator. Manage the files on the device. View pictures on the device. Send MSN instant messages. View, create, and edit spreadsheets. View, create, and edit documents. Create backup files of datafiles and applications stored in your device. Manage the data on the SIM card. 3 Getting Star t e d PPC4100 PACKAGE CONTENTS Thank you for purchasing the PPC4100. The device's giftbox contains all of the items listed below: · PPC4100 Pocket PC with Built-in Phone · AC Adapter · USB Cradle · Single Earbud Headset · Standard Battery · Leather Pouch · Stereo Headset · Stylus Pen (1) · Quick Start Guide · Companion CD · User's Guide Booklet NOTE: Report any product defects to the place of purchase immediately. 4 Getting Star t e d HANDSET DESCRIPTION This phone is a tri band Pocket PC with built-in phone functionality. The PPC4100 weighs less than 5.6 ounces and the dimensions are 4.29" h x 2.69" w x .85" d. 4. 3. 2. 1. 5. 6. 14. 13. 7. 1. EARPHONE JACK: 2.5 mm jack for use with a hands-free device or to listen to audio files. Has a non-detachable protective covering. 2. INFRARED (IR) PORT: Uses infrared technology to transmit and receive data from other IR-enabled devices. 3. SD/MMC EXPANSION SLOT: Accepts an SD or MMC card, allowing you to add more memory. The slot also supports SDIO (Secure Digital Input Output) cards for added connectivity options. 4. ANTENNA/STYLUS HOLDER: The non-extendable antenna has a neatly hidden slot for holding the stylus. 8. 5. NOTIFICATION INDICATOR: Lights up solid amber for alarm reminders and e-mail receipt. 6. PHONE INDICATOR: Lights up green to indicate phone status. 7. POWER BUTTON: Press to turn the device on or off. Press and hold to turn the backlight on or off. 8. LCD TOUCHSCREEN: Displays the applications and data stored in your device. It is touch-sensitive and responds to the stylus or your finger. 15. 16. 12. 11. 9. 10. 9. END BUTTON: Press to reject an incoming call. Press to end a call. When dialing a number, press to delete the number input. Press and hold to turn on/off the mobile service connection. 5 Getting Star t e d 10. MICROPHONE: Inputs audio into your device when receiving/making a call or recording voice notes. 11. UNIVERSAL CONNECTOR: Connects your device to the cradle. This allows you to recharge your device and perform an ActiveSync operation. You can also use it to connect peripheral hardware devices to your device. 12. SEND BUTTON: Press to accept an incoming call. During an outgoing call, press and hold to turn on/off the speakerphone. From Speed Dial, press to call the currently selected number. From Call History. press to call the currently selected log item. In mailbox, press to send a composed e-mail/SMS message or display options for a received e-mail/SMS. From an application, press to display the Dialer screen or press twice to redial the last called number. 13. SPEAKER: Listen to audio media or a phone call from here. 14. JOG DIAL: Pressing the jog dial results to an action similar to pressing the Enter key in a regular keyboard. For example, to open any of the application in the Start menu simply select that application then press the jog dial; or in using a Help menu, simply select a hyperlink then press the jog dial to display the linked information. 15. VOLUME ROCKER KEY: Press the key up to increase volume, press down to decrease volume. 16. HOLD SWITCH: Slide up to lock all buttons from being accidentally pressed when the device is placed in pocket or in a bag. IMPORTANT: This device's phone component can be used with the Earphone Microphone or as a speakerphone. Unlike conventional cell phones, the PPC4100 is not designed to be held against the head during a conversation. Holding the unit against your head during phone use is contrary to the design of this product and is not recommended. For instructions on how to use the phone with the Earphone Microphone or as a speakerphone, please refer to the device's User's Guide. 6 Getting Star t e d INSTALLING THE BATTERY 1. Align the battery marker on the battery pack with the one located on the device. 2. Slide the battery pack into the battery bay until it clicks into place. CHARGING THE BATTERY For initial use, you need to charge your device for about eight (8) hours. After that, you can charge it everyday to recharge the battery to full capacity. 1. Plug the AC Adapter into any standard outlet. 2. Connect the AC Adapter to the power socket at the back of the cradle. 3. Slide the device into the front pocket of the cradle until it clicks into place. The connection is secure when the bottom edge of the device is aligned smoothly with the cradle and the LED indicator on the device's power button lights green. LED status during charging: · Flashing green: Charging · Solid green: Charging complete In addition to the battery pack, a backup battery cell is embedded into your device to prevent data loss in instances when the removable battery pack is removed or completely discharged. This backup battery cell will support the system for a maximum of 30 minutes. IMPORTANT: To enable the internal battery cell to provide backup power supply, charge your device with the main battery pack for at least eight (8) hours. 7 Getting Star t e d If the battery level becomes low during the course of normal use, a status icon appears on the device screen indicating low or very low battery status. When the battery level is low, perform an ActiveSync operation to back up your data, then recharge your device as soon as possible. If the battery level reaches low status, the device will enter sleep mode; if the battery level reaches very low status, the device will enter deep sleep mode. In this case, you have about 72 hours to recharge your device afterwhich you risk losing all data on your device's internal memory. NOTE: 1. It is more efficient to charge the battery with the handset off. 2. If the LED flickers while charging, the battery contacts may need cleaning. 3. Battery operating time gradually decreases over time. 4. If the battery fails to perform normally, you may need to replace the battery. 5. Make sure that the SIM card holder is closed before charging the device. NOTE: Do not remove the battery pack for more than 30 minutes. The embedded backup battery cell can only provide power for this period of time after which you risk losing all data stored on the internal memory of your device. TURN ON YOUR DEVICE · To turn on your Audiovox PPC4100, hold down the power button on the top of your device. · Tap the stylus on the screen to activate the Welcome Wizard. · Follow the Welcome Wizard instructions to align the screen and to learn about the tap-and-hold capability. · Set the time and date on your device from the Today screen by tapping on the clock icon. Tap onto the time zone, clock and date settings and adjust each setting by tapping the increase and decrease arrows on the right-hand side of the screen. REMOVING THE BATTERY When removing the battery follow the steps below. 1. With one hand, press and hold the battery release switch. 2. Slide out the battery pack from its bay. 8 Getting Star t e d RECORD YOUR WIRELESS PHONE NUMBER Your account was set up when you purchased your device, but your device must register with the network before it can operate. It will automatically register when you turn on your device for the first time. While your battery is charging, turn on your device and leave it on. This registers your phone number on the AT&T Wireless network allowing you to receive a welcome message, which displays your new wireless phone number. You are now ready to make and receive calls and conduct a data session. IMPORTANT: You must be within the AT&T Wireless GSM/GPRS service area when registering your Audiovox PPC4100. When your device is attempting to register, you should see a welcome message which displays your wireless phone number. If you do not receive this message, within the first day of operation, please call AT&T Wireless Customer Care at 866-293-4634. SYNCHRONIZE YOUR DEVICE WITH YOUR PC Using the ActiveSync application, you can synchronize information between your PC and your device. · First you will need to install the ActiveSync software that was included in the CD package of your device. · Once the ActiveSync software is installed on your PC, connect the cradle to your PC through the USB port. Once your PC has detected the cradle, insert the device into it. 9 W hat You Need To Know TODAY SCREEN When you turn on your device for the first time each day (or after a preset period of inactivity), you'll see the Today screen. You can also display it by tapping , then Today. To define a preset period of inactivity after which the Today screen is displayed: 1. Tap , then Settings, then Personal. . Turns all sounds on and off Backup battery is low Main battery is low Main battery is very low Connection is active Synchronization is beginning or ending Synchronization is occurring Notification that one or more instant messages were received Notification that one or more email/SMS messages were received STATUS ICONS The list below describes some of the status icons you may see on your device. Icon Description 2. Tap the Today icon 3. On the Items tab, select the Display Today screen check box. 4. Tap the pick list below the check box to set the period of inactivity. 5. Tap OK. On the Today screen, you can see, at a glance, a list of important reminders for the day. Tap to view Start Menu. Indicates the mobile connection status. Tap to adjust volume or mute all sounds. Your day at a glance. If more notification icons need to be displayed than there is room to display them, the Notification icon appears. Tap the icon to view all notification icons. Tap to create a new item. 10 W hat You Need To Know MAKING A CALL The integrated nature of your device's phone function lets you make calls in a variety of ways across different applications. You can make a call by: · Entering a phone number using the Dialer keypad. · Accessing numbers using Speed Dial, Call History, Microsoft Contacts or SIM Manager. Once a call has been initiated, this icon navigation bar changes to . MAKING A CALL FROM DIALER 1. On the Dialer keypad, tap the phone number you want to call. 2. Tap or press the Send button. MAKING A CALL USING MICROSOFT CONTACTS You can make a call in two ways using Contact ...