P527 User Manual
E3361 First Edition September 2007 Copyright © 2007 ASUSTeK Computers, Inc. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUS Telecom (“ASUS”).
Table of Contents Table of Contents.................................................................................... 3 P527 specifications................................................................................ 9 Package contents................................................................................. 10 Getting to know your P527.................................................................... 2 Layout ...................................................................................
Status indicators............................................................................................ 24 Screen orientation.......................................................................................... 25 Start menu..................................................................................................... 26 ASUS Launcher..................................................................................... 27 Using the ASUS Launcher.............................................
Using the alphanumeric keypad..................................................................... 49 Phone pad features........................................................................................ 50 Using Smart dialer......................................................................................... 50 Making calls from Contacts............................................................................ 51 Making calls from Call History.....................................................
Connecting GPRS.......................................................................................... 75 Disconnecting GPRS..................................................................................... 76 Using the GPRS Tool..................................................................................... 77 GPS Catcher.......................................................................................... 79 Updating GPS data................................................................
Taking photos................................................................................................111 Video mode screen.......................................................................................112 Video mode icons..........................................................................................113 Video options menu......................................................................................114 Recording videos.........................................................
Windows Live™.................................................................................. 142 Signing up.................................................................................................... 142 Setting ring tone................................................................................. 147 Adding ring tone to selection........................................................................ 147 Changing the ring tone...............................................................
P527 specifications Processor TI OMAP 850 Operating System Microsoft® Windows Mobile™ 6 Professional Memory 128 MB NAND Flash ROM 64 MB SDRAM Display 2.6-inch, 320 x 240 TFT Touchscreen Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) with 65,536 color and LED back-lighting Frequency band Quad-band GSM (850/900/1800/1900 MHz) Integrated GSM/GPRS/EDGE and GPS with internal antenna GPS Built-in SiRF star III chipset GPRS Class B, Multislot class 10 Camera 2.
Package contents Check your P527 package for the following items: P ASUS P527 device P Protection case P Battery P Getting Started CD P AC Adapter P User Manual P Mini-USB cable P Quick Start Guide P Headset P Warranty Card P Stylus P microSD* P Car cell phone charger* P Bonus CD* P Car Kit (PDA holder and windshield suction pedestal)* P Navigation CD & manual* *Optional, depend on the area NOTE: • The Protection case is only for protective usage and not a body-worn accessory.
Chapter Getting started 1 • Getting to know your P527 • Getting your device ready • Starting up • The Today screen 11
Getting to know your P527 Components: Layout 1 Power button 2 Jog dial 1 3 OK button I 4 Notification LED Top features 5 Earpiece receiver 6 LCD touch screen 5 4 7 Left Soft key 8 Start button 2 3 9 Navigation Key 10 OK button 11 Call Key 6 12 Right Soft Key 13 End Key 11 7 8 9 10 12 13 17 18 20 Left side features 12 15 16 19 21 14 22 Front features 14 Voice Commander/Record button 15 Clear key 16 Alphanumeric keypad 17 Location courie
Getting to know your P527 Components: 24 23 23 Camera lens 24 Stereo speaker 25 Battery compartment 26 Hold button 27 Reset button 26 28 Camera button 27 Reset 25 29 MicroSD slot 30 Stylus 31 Headphone slot 32 Mini-USB connector MicroSD 28 29 30 Right side features Rear features 32 31 Bottom features 13
Device components description No. 14 Item Description 1 Power button Press once to set suspend mode or to wake device from sleep mode. Press and hold to turn the power ON or OFF. 2 Jog dial This three-direction jog dial allows you to conveniently navigate through menus without necessarily using the stylus. 3 OK button Press to confirm a command or press to close/exit an open application. Press and hold to adjust the voice volume.
Device components description No. Item 14 Voice Commander/Record button Press to launch the Voice Commander application. Press and hold to launch voice recording. Description 15 Clear key Press to clear enter character to the left. 16 Alphanumeric keypad Allows you to input text and numbers. 17 Location courier key Long press to launch Location courier key. 18 Travelog button Press to launch Travelog application. 19 Bluetooth button Allows you to enable or disable Bluetooth application.
Getting your device ready Installing the SIM card and battery Before you can make a phone call using your P527, you need to install a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card. A SIM card contains your phone number, subscriber details, phonebook, and additional phone memory. Your P527 comes with a rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery. New batteries come partially discharged and should be fully charged before using them.
2. Remove the battery. 3. Insert the SIM card with its gold contacts facing down and the notched corner oriented to the upper left corner of the slot as shown. 4. Replace the battery into the compartment with its copper contacts properly aligned to the copper conductor on the device. 5. Replace battery compartment cover.
Charging the battery The bundled battery pack is shipped partially charged. Charge the battery up to four (4) hours before using for the first time. To charge battery: 1. Connect the AC adapter plug to the mini-USB connector at the bottom of the device. 2. Connect the AC power plug to a grounded wall socket or power strip. NOTE: • The notification LED turns red and charging battery icon appears on the status bar indicating that the battery is charging.
Starting up Powering your device Make sure that your P527 is fully-charged before starting the device for the first time. To turn on power: 1. Press and hold the power button. Power button 2. Follow onscreen instructions to align screen and set the local time zone. Using the stylus The stylus is a pen-like device found behind the upper right corner of your P527. • Use the stylus to write, draw, select, or drag an item on the screen. • Single-tap an item to select it. • Tap and hold an item to see a menu.
Calibrating P527 Calibrating your device ensures that the item you tap on the screen is activated. This involves tapping in the center of targets that appear in various coordinates on the screen. To calibrate your screen: 1. Tap Start > Settings > System tab then tap Screen icon. 2. On the General tab tap Align Screen then follow succeeding calibration screen instructions.
The Today screen The Today screen displays information useful to you. You can configure the Today screen to have all the important information you need. • To access the Today screen, tap Start > Today. • To personalize the Today screen, tap Start > Settings > Personal tab > Today.
Status indicators Refer to the table below for the Today screen icon status indicators. Icon Description General Packet Radio Services (GPRS) available. Connecting via GPRS. Connected via GPRS. Connecting with ActiveSync ActiveSync connection not active. ActiveSync synchronization in progress. Synchronization error. Call forwarded. Call in progress. Call on hold. Missed call. New Short Messaging Service (SMS) message.
Status indicators Icon Description New voice mail. New Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS) message. No cellular phone service. No signal. Searching for cellular phone service. Indicates signal strength. Sound OFF. Sound ON. Battery low. Battery extremely low. Battery partially charged. Battery charging.
Status indicators Icon Description Battery fully charged. Roaming service. This icon appears only if you have international roaming feature. Vibrate or Meeting mode on. Bluetooth headset connected. Bluetooth head connected with sound. Appears when you set the alarm No SIM installed. Notice indicator. Tap to view notice.
Screen orientation You can set the screen to three different orientations: 1. Portrait 2. Landscape Set to Portrait mode to get a better view or better operation of certain applications on your device. Set to Landscape when viewing pictures, video or viewing longer text files. To change the screen orientation, tap Start > Settings > System tab > Screen then select the orientation you want. You can also change the orientation by tapping the icon.
Start menu The Start menu contains various programs and applications that you commonly use. Tap Start to display the start menu items: Portrait mode Landscape mode You can also customize the items that appear in the Start menu. To do this: 1. Tap Start > Settings > Personal tab > Menus. 2. Select the check boxes of the items you want to appear in the Start menu. You can select up to seven (7) items.
ASUS Launcher ASUS Launcher is an alternative program that allows you to conveniently and quickly launch applications, perform tasks, and change device settings. You can run the Program from Start > Programs> ASUS Launcher, or tap ASUS Launcher at the lower left corner of the Today screen. Using the ASUS Launcher Tap to access messaging tools that allows you to write/read e-mail, MMS, or text messages. Tap to launch Internet Explorer, Messenger, and Windows Live. Tap to launch camera.
Chapter Entering data 2 • Using the Input Panel • Writing and drawing on the screen • Recording voice • Using ActiveSync™ • Synchronizing with Exchange Server • Searching information • Getting Help 29
Using the Input Panel When you start an application or select a field that requires text, symbols, or numbers, the Input Panel icon appears on the menu bar. The Input Panel allows you to select various input methods including: XT9, Block Recognizer, Keyboard, Letter Recognizer, and Transcriber. Using the Block Recognizer The Block Recognizer allows you to use a single stroke to write letters, numbers, symbols, or punctuations, which are converted into typed text. To use the Block Recognizer: 1.
Using the On-screen keyboard With the on-screen keyboard, you can input text, symbols, numbers, or other special characters when input is possible. To input text using the on-screen keyboard: 1. In an application, tap the Input Panel arrow, then tap Keyboard. 2. Input text by tapping keys on the on-screen keyboard. Input panel To enlarge the on-screen keyboard: 1. Tap the Input Panel arrow, then tap Option. 2. Select Keyboard from the Input Method list. 3. Tap Large Keys.
Using the Letter Recognizer With the Letter Recognizer you can write individual letters, numbers, or special characters, which are converted into typed text. To use the Letter Recognizer: 1. In an application, tap the Input Panel arrow, then tap Letter Recognizer. 2. Write letters, numbers, symbols, or punctuations in the designated writing area. • Write capital letters on the ABC (left) area of the box. • Write lower case letters on the abc (middle) area of the box.
Using XT9 input XT9 allows you to enter text in alpha-numeric format. As you key in alpha-numeric texts on the keypad, XT9 automatically matches your input with most likely the completed word. To switch to XT9 input, tap the Input Panel arrow, then tap XT9. XT9 input shortcuts • To key in a word or number, tap the keys on the keypad. • To insert a word or number from the word list: a. Use jog dial to move highlighted bar on word list. b. Press jog dial to add selected word or number.
Using the Transcriber Transcriber is a handwriting recognition program that allows you to write in cursive, print, or mixed styles. It reliably recognizes not only written text but also numbers and symbols. Make sure to write legibly. See Help for more information on the Transcriber. To use the Transcriber: 1. Start an application that accepts user input, such as Notes or Word Mobile. 2. Tap the Input Panel arrow, then tap Transcriber. To write using Transcriber (using Notes): 1.
Writing and drawing on the screen You can write or draw directly on the screen and save notes in your own handwriting. If you prefer to use your own handwriting or use drawings in your notes, set the default input mode to Writing. If you prefer text, set the default mode to Typing. To set the default input mode for Notes: 1. Tap Start > Programs > Notes. 2. From the Notes list, tap Menu > Options. 3.
Recording voice At any time, whether your phone is on stand-by or active mode, you can record sound, voice, or add a recording to a note while using your device. To create a voice recording: Press and hold the Voice Commander button to begin recording. Press and hold to launch voice recorder Or, you can follow the given steps: 1. Tap Start > Programs > Notes. 2. From the Notes list, tap New. 3. If you do not see the recording toolbar, tap Menu > View Recording Toolbar. 4.
To add a recording to a saved note: 1. Tap Start > Programs > Notes. 2. From the Notes list, tap to open a saved note. 3. If you do not see the recording toolbar, tap Menu > View Recording Toolbar. 4. Tap the record icon to begin recording. 5. Place the receiver near your mouth or source of sound. 6. Tap the stop icon when finished recording. A recording icon appears on the note. 7. Tap .
Using ActiveSync™ ActiveSync™ allows you to synchronize data in your device with data in your computer. ActiveSync can also synchronize over a wireless or cellular network with Microsoft Exchange Server, provided that your cellular phone service or company is running Microsoft Exchange Server with Exchange ActiveSync. When synchronized directly with Exchange Server, you can stay up to date even when your PC is turned off.
If you wish to synchronize your device with Exchange Server through your company or service provider, obtain the name of the Exchange Server, user name, password, and domain name from your network administrator before starting the Sync Setup Wizard. To install and configure ActiveSync in your computer: 1. Insert the Microsoft Getting Started CD that came with your device package. 2. Follow succeeding screen instructions. 3.
Synchronizing via mini-USB You can connect to your device using the bundled mini-USB cable to synchronize to your computer. To synchronize your device via mini-USB: 1. After installing ActiveSync to your computer, connect the mini-USB plug to the mini-USB connector at the bottom of the device. 2. Connect the other end of the USB cable to your computer. Upon connection, ActiveSync automatically synchronizes your device.
Synchronizing with Exchange Server To synchronize your device with Exchange Server: 1. From the ActiveSync menu, tap Menu > Add Server Source. 2. In the Server Address field, input the name of the server running Exchange Server then tap Next. If necessary, tap the check box This server requires an encrypted (SSL) connection.
3. Input your name, password, and domain then tap Next. 4. Tap the check boxes to select the data items that you want to synchronize with Exchange Server. To change the available synchronization settings, select a data item then tap Settings. Tap Finish when done. 5. Start the sync process.
Setting the synchronization schedule To set the synchronization with Exchange Server: 1. From the ActiveSync screen, tap Menu > Schedule. 2. Refer to the table for input details. Volume Recommended setup High Select a shorter interval in the Peak times list. Low Select As items arrive option or a longer interval in the Off-peak times list. While roaming Sending messages Check Use above settings while roaming. Check Send/Receive when I click Send.
Searching information Using the search tool, you can search for files and other items stored in your device or the external MicroSD card. You can search by file name or by words located in various applications including the Calendar, Contacts, Excel Mobile, Word Mobile, Outlook Mobile, Help, Messaging, Notes, all data and Tasks. You can also filter your search to files larger than 64 KB. To search for a file or an item: 1. Tap Start > Programs > Search. 2.
Getting Help You can easily find Help for using any program on the device. To get help for a program: • From the Today screen or program, tap Start > Help. A page will open with links to topics that explain how to use the program.
Chapter Phone features 3 • Using the phone • Making a call • Receiving a call • ASUS CallFilter 47
Using phone Like a standard cellular phone, you can use your P527 to make and receive calls. You can also keep a history of calls made and received, send SMS or MMS messages, take notes while talking, call from Contacts, and copy data from installed SIM card to your device. Phone pad The phone pad allows you to easily dial and access the Contacts, Call History, Speed Dial, and Phone settings. To launch the Phone pad, do any of the following: • Tap Start > Phone. • Press .
Making a call You can make a phone call using the phone pad. You can also make calls directly from the Contacts, Call History, Speed Dial, or Voice Commander. Using the alphanumeric keypad To make a call using the alphanumeric keypad: 1. Ensure the device is not on hold. 2. Input the number of the party you want to call then press Call key. If you pressed the wrong number, press Clear key to erase number to the left. 3. Talk to the called party when connected. 4.
Phone pad features Displays the current call status Press to mute/unmute Press to launch Contacts list Press to turn speaker ON/OFF Press to take notes Press to launch keypad Using Smart dialer Smart Dialer utilizes the predefined alphabets or letters assigned to keys 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9. Example: has letters a, b, and c. has d, e, f; and so on. Following the sequence of keys pressed, Smart Dialer displays items from your Contacts or previous calls containing the alphabets of the pressed key.
Making calls from Contacts To make a call directly from Contacts: 1. Press the Right Soft key or from the Today screen, tap Contacts. 2. You can do any of the following to make a call: • Tap name of contact, then from the Contacts screen, tap Call. • Tap name of contact, then press the Call key. • You can also tap and hold the contact, and from the shortcut menu tap Call Work, Call Home, or Call Mobile. • Tap Enter a name... then enter the name or number you want to call from Contacts.
Using the Speed Dial With Speed Dial you can call frequently dialled numbers in a single press. For example, if you assign a contact to the number 2 button in Speed Dial, press and hold to dial the contact’s number. To create a Speed Dial entry: 1. Make sure that the entry you want to create is already in the Contacts list. 2. Tap Start > Phone. 3. Tap the Speed Dial button on the Phone pad. 4. Tap Menu > New. 5. Tap a contact from the list then tap Select. 6.
Using Voice Commander To make a phone call using voice commander: 1. Press the Voice Commander button. 2. From the following screen, your device asks you to “Say command.” 3. Audibly say “Call” then the name to call from your Contact list. 4. Say “Yes” or “No” after the confirmation question. If you said “Yes”, the application proceeds and dials the number; otherwise, it returns to the Voice Commander menu. 5. Say “Goodbye” or tap Commander.
Receiving a call When you receive a call, a message prompts and allows you to answer or reject the incoming call. To answer or reject an incoming call: • To answer a call tap Answer, or press Call key. • To reject an incoming call, tap Ignore, or press End key. TIP: Press and hold Call key to switch receiver to speakerphone mode. Call key The following pop-up screen appears during an incoming call: • Tap Answer to receive call or • Tap Ignore to dismiss call.
ASUS CallFilter The ASUS CallFilter is a simple yet efficient utility that allows you to control all your incoming calls. Using this utility, you can manage a list of telephone numbers from your Contacts list, Call logs, Message number, or any unlisted telephone number that you want to accept or reject. Launching ASUS CallFilter Tap from the Today screen to launch the ASUS CallFilter.
The first time you launch ASUS CallFilter, you need to install and select the storage location for ASUS CallFilter. The following describes the steps when running ASUS CallFilter the first time. 1. After tapping , from the Today screen, the utility installs the necessary cabinet (.cab) files to your device. Follow succeeding screen intructions to complete the process. IMPORTANT: The installation may take a few seconds to complete. DO NOT turn off your device during the installation process. 56 2.
Using ASUS CallFilter After installing the necessary files, tap to launch the ASUS CallFilter shortcut menu. The shortcut menu allows you to conveniently activate either the Accept or Reject list. From the shortcut menu, do any of the following: • Tap Accept List to activate Accept list and receive only incoming calls whose numbers are in the Accept list. • Tap Reject List to activate Reject list and reject all incoming calls whose numbers are in the Reject list.
Managing the Accept list The Accept list allows you to select telephone numbers you only want to accept. Incoming calls that are not in the Accept list will automatically be rejected. To add items in the Accept list: 1. From the ASUS CallFilter shortcut menu, select Edit. 2. Select Accept List from Edit List box. 3. Select source of data. You can get data from your Contacts, Call logs, Message number, and you can select any anonymous or key in a new number. 2 3 4. From the list (e.g.
Managing the Reject list The Reject list allows you to select telephone numbers you want to reject. Incoming calls that are in the Reject list will be rejected. To add items in the Reject list: 1. From the ASUS CallFilter shortcut menu, select Edit. 2. Select Reject List from Edit List box. 3. Select source of data. You can get data from your Contacts, Call logs, Message number, and you can select any anonymous or key in a new number. 2 3 4. From the list (e.g. Contacts), select an item then tap Add.
Chapter Wireless features 4 • Using the Wireless Manager • Using Bluetooth® • Using Wi-Fi • Setting a GPRS connection 61
Using the Wireless Manager The Wireless Manager allows you to enable or disable your wireless connections in a single location. This is a quick way to preserve battery power or to prepare your device for an airplane flight. To use the Wireless Manager: 1. Tap Start > Settings > Connections tab. 2. Tap Wireless Manager. 3. From the Wireless Manager screen, do any of the following: • Tap the button for a desired wireless connection type to turn it on or off. • Tap to turn off all wireless connections.
Using Bluetooth® Overview Bluetooth® is a short-range wireless communications technology that allows devices with Bluetooth capabilities to exchange data within a radius of about 10 meters (30 feet) without requring a physical connection. With Bluetooth enabled in your device, you can: • Connect and communicate (i.e. beam files, tasks, contacts) with other devices with Bluetooth features. • Use Bluetooth service.
Adding Bluetooth devices 1. Ensure that Bluetooth is enabled on the device you want to add and the device is set as Discoverable. 2. Tap Start > Settings > Connections then tap Bluetooth icon. 3. Tap Add new device... to search for available Bluetooth devices. The search may take a while. 4. Select the device you want to connect with then tap Next or press the Right Soft key.
5. Enter the alphanumeric passcode of the device you want to connect then tap Next or press the Right Soft key. You can find the passcode in the documentation that came with the other device. 6. Enter the display name for this connection.
7. Repeat steps 3 - 6 to connect more devices.
Using Wi-Fi® The Wi-Fi icon on the Today screen gives you easy access to the Wi-Fi feature on your device. Tapping the icon displays a menu that allows you to: • Turn Wi-Fi on or off • Open Wi-Fi Manager NOTE: You can use the Bluetooth® and Wi-Fi features simultaneously. Turning on Wi-Fi To turn on Wi-Fi: 1. From the Today screen, tap Wi-Fi. > Turn on The Device then automatically scans for all available wireless networks within the Wi-Fi range. 2.
Configuring wireless networks To configure a wireless network: 1. To launch the Wi-Fi settings page, you can either: • Tap Settings after selecting a wireless network to connect your device to. • Tap Start > Settings > Connections tab > Wi-Fi. 2. On the Configure Wireless Networks screen, tap an available wireless network, then make the necessary changes. If the wireless network you want to connect to is not on the list, tap Add New....
Adding a wireless network If the device fails to automatically detect the wireless network you want to connect to, you can add the network. Ask for the wireless network settings from your network administrator. To add a wireless network: 1. To launch the Wi-Fi settings page, you can either: • Tap Settings after selecting a wireless network to connect your device to. • Tap Start > Settings > Connections tab > Wi-Fi. Then tap Wireless > Add New.... 2.
Using Wi-Fi Manager The Wi-Fi Manager shows connection status and information on a wireless network, and allows you to manually scan your area for available wireless networks. To open the Wi-Fi Manager, you can either of the following: • Tap > Wi-Fi Manager. • Tap Start > Settings > Connections tab > Wi-Fi Manager. There are four tabs in the Wi-Fi Manager: Wi-Fi Status This page shows the current connection status and link information.
IP Info This page shows the network information and provides a way to get the new IP address from the DHCP server. The Renew button enables you to request the DHCP server for a new IP address. This function would take several seconds to get the new IP address. This Ping button serves as the network’s diagnostic tool. It enables you to detect if your device is connected to the network. Site Survey This page shows the nearest available wireless network.
Setting a GPRS connection Your P527 allows you to connect via General Packet Radio Service (GPRS). GPRS is a wireless communication standard that runs at speeds of up to 115 kbps, compared to 9.6 kbps of the current Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM). It supports a wide range of bandwidths that allows sending and receiving small bursts of data, such as email and web browsing. To set a GPRS connection in your device: 1. From the Today screen, tap status bar. on the 2.
4. From the Connections screen, tap Add a new modem connection. 5. Input a unique name for the connection then select Cellular Line (GPRS) from the modem list.
6. Input the Access point name. 7. Input your user name, password, and domain then tap Finish. Contact your network administrator for assistance. NOTE: The GPRS and USB connections can not be used at the same time.
Connecting GPRS To connect GPRS: 1. Tap Start > Settings > Connections tab then tap Connections icon. 2. From the Connections screen, tap Manage existing connections. 3. Tap and hold on an existing connection then from the pop-up menu tap Connect. Tap Delete if you want to delete selected connection setting. 4. When connected, tap to exit. NOTE: • When WLAN is used simultaneously with the GPRS, the latter will get signal priority. We recommend not to use WLAN and GPRS at the same time.
If you have set a default GPRS connection, it automatically connects when you launch an application that connects to the Internet. 1. Launch any application that connects to the Internet (e.g. Internet Explorer). The device will automatically connect your default GPRS connection. A pop-up callout appears to display the connection status. 2. When connected, you can start browsing the Internet. If you are using Internet Explorer, the default site will be displayed. Disconnecting GPRS To disconnect GPRS: 1.
Using the GPRS Tool The GPRS Tool allows you to conveniently select and connect to your GPRS service provider. To connect via GPRS Tool: 1. Tap Start > Settings > Connections tab then tap the Network Setting icon. You can also tap on the status bar then tap Settings from the pop-up callout. 2. From the Network Setting screen, select your GPRS provider from the list. NOTE: • Operators vary in different regions. • The GPRS and USB connections cannot be used at the same time.
Chapter GPS features • GPS Catcher • Travelog • Location Courier • External GPS 78 5
GPS Catcher The GPS Catcher allows you to download the GPS data so that the GPS data in your device is up-to-date. The GPS data contains important information about the status of satellite, current date and time for determining the satellite position. Updating GPS data To update GPS data: 1. Tap Start > Programs > GPS Catcher. 2. Connect your device to PC with the USB cable. Then tap Update. The update process starts. NOTE: To make a successful update, make sure ActiveSync 4.
3. Tap when finished. NOTE: The expiration of GPS data is three days. You need to update it when it is expired. You can also set GPS Catcher to update automatically, refer to the following section Setting GPS Catcher. Setting GPS Catcher To set GPS Catcher: 1. From the GPS Catcher screen, tap Menu > Setting. 80 2. Check the options at your preference. when finished.
Travelog The Travelog allows you to record your travel track and export it to show on Google Earth. Turning on GPS To turn on GPS: 1. Tap Start > Programs > Travelog > Menu. 1. Physical distance 2 1 2. Scale 3. Zoom in button 4. Zoom out button 1 3 5. Current time 4 6. Status bar 6 5 2. Tap Turn On GPS. Then the device starts searching for GPS signal.
Recording Travel Track To record travel track: 1. Tap Start > Programs > Travelog > Menu > New Route. Enter a name for the route. If you want to record the check point, check the Record Check Point box and set an interval. Refer to GPS setting in Setting Travelog section for details about setting GPS and power saving. 2. Tap Start to begin recording your travel track. Tap Pause/Resume to pause or resume recording.
While recording, you can view related status from the Status bar. • When the Status bar shows current GPS position in Longitude/Latitude format, tap the bar to display the GPS Status screen. • When the Status bar shows trip distance and the time elapsed, tap the bar to display the Speed screen. • When the Status bar shows speed, elevation and direction, tap the bar to display the Compass. • When the Status bar shows the number of POI and check point, tap the bar to display the GPS Status screen.
3. Tap Menu > Stop to stop recording. The tracking records are saved in My Favorite. • New POI: Tap to create a new POI. Refer to the following section Creating a New POI for details. • My Favorite: Managing all the trip or/and POI data. This function is disabled while recording a trip. 84 • Pause: Tap to suspend recording a trip. GPS is still on in this mode. • Stop: Tap to stop recording a trip and turn GPS off.
Exporting Route You can export your trip route into KMZ file and load it on Google Earth. To export a route: To export a route: 1. From the Track screen, tap Menu > My Favorite. 2. From the route list, select a route and tap Export button. 3. Edit the route name and select the destination folder and storage place. Then tap Next. You can also set export settings. Refer to the Export Setting item in the Travelog Setting section for details.
4. When exporting, you can tap Cancel to stop exporting. 5. When finished, tap notification. on the pop-up The display modes of routes on Google Earth vary from the output mode and enhanced presentation mode you set in Export Setting. See the examples on the next page.
Normal Mode Speed Mode without 2-D Presentation Speed Mode with 3-D Presentation 87
Creating a New POI During recording travel track, you can create a new Point of Interest (POI) in current position. To create a new POI: 1. From the Track screen, tap Menu > New POI. 3. In the Content tab, you can add description to the POI. You can also change the text font and color in the Advanced Edit. 4. Tap when finished. NOTE: The New POI function is disabled when GPS is off. 88 2. In the Info tab, you can edit the name of the POI, change the icon, and add up to three pictures for the POI.
Travelog Setting GPS Setting GPS Setting allows you to set GPS mode and power saving mode while using GPS. To set GPS and power saving: 1. From Track screen, tap Menu > Setting > GPS Setting. 2. Current GPS setting is showed. You can tap GPS Hardware Setting to change the settings. NOTE: Refer to the section External GPS for details. 3. Tap Power Saving Setting. Check the options and set values at your preference. 4. Tap when finished.
System Setting System Setting allows you to set the unit display style, backlight, and speed limit warning. To set up the system setting: 1. From Track screen, tap Menu > Setting > System Setting. 3. Tap 90 when finished. 2. Set the unit display style, backlight mode, and speed limit.
Export Setting Export Setting includes Point Setting and Mode Setting. • Point Setting Point Setting allows you to change name and icon of start/end point, check point (milestone point), and POI point. You can also set marking-information label for the points. To set Point Setting: 1. From the Track screen, tap Menu > Setting > Export Setting > Point Setting. 2. Tap the tabs of points at the bottom of the screen to set each point. Tap Change to change an icon. 3. Tap when finished.
• Mode Setting Mode Setting allows you to set the presentation features of exported data, such as digit range, line color and size. You can also set the size and display effect of exported data. To set Mode Setting: 1. From Track screen, tap Menu > Setting > Export Setting > Mode Setting. 2. Tap the name of mode to launch detailed mode setting. Choose color and size for line. 3. Tap when finished.
Hotkey Setting This function allows you to assign hotkeys and apply functions conveniently while running Travelog. To assign hotkeys: 1. From the Track screen, tap Menu > Setting > Hotkey Setting. 2. Tap when the tips pop up. If you do not want it show next time, check the Don’t show tips box.
3. From the drop-down menu, choose functions that you want to assign to the keys. Tap Next to continue. 3. From the drop-down menu, choose functions that you want to assign to the keys. Tap when finished. You can also tap Reset button to restore the settings to default. 94 Keys Description Left key Push the navigation key leftward. Right key Push the navigation key rightward. Up key Push the navigation key upward. Down key Push the navigation key downward.
Reset All This function allows you to reset all settings in Travelog to default, and fix and recover database. To reset settings and recovery database : 1. From the Setting dialog, tap Reset All button. 2. Tap Repair button to fix and recover the database. Tap Reset All button to reset all settings to default. Then tap Yes from the pop-up window to confirm. Check the Erase the database box if you want to clear all the database.
Location Courier The Location Courier allows you to send your position through SMS messages to up to five receivers at the same time. You can also set a timer to send SMS messages periodically. Using Location Courier To use Location Courier: 1. Tap Start > Programs > Location Courier. NOTE: The GPS automatically turns on when you launch Location Courier application. 96 2. Tap Menu > Setting to edit message content and set Location Courier properties.
3. Enter the number which you want to send the SMS to. Tap Add button to add a contact from the Contacts list. 4. Tap Contents tab then enter message. 5. Tap Options tab then check your desired properties. 6. Tap SMS Sending Rule tab then select time interval and check your desired to finish setting. properties.
7. The message and receivers you set appear on the Location Courier screen. Tap Start to get and send the location information through SMS. You can also turn on/off GPS or exit the Location Courier application from Menu. Receivers list Message content Stop button GPS status Location Courier status Tap to display menu A message appears. It notifies that your SMS message was sent successfully and when the next SMS message will be sent.
External GPS P527 allows you to use an external GPS device to receive GPS data. To use an external device, you need to set connection between P527 and your external GPS device. Setting external GPS device To set an external GPS device: 1. Tap Start > Settings > System tab > External GPS. 2. From the Programs tab, select a program port. NOTE: The other GPS application in P527 will use the same COM Port as you set here. Ensure that this port is also available in the other GPS applications.
3. From the Hardware tab, specify a hardware port and baud rate for your external GPS device to use. Refer to the user guide of your external GPS device for details. 4. From the Access tab, check the Manage GPS automatically (recommended) check box. NOTE: If you clear this check box, some GPS ralted application in P527 may not be able to obtain GPS data.
