User Manual AT&T 8525 Handheld with Windows Mobile®
Please Read Before Proceeding THE BATTERY IS NOT FULLY 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.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR PROPER GROUNDING INSTALLATION CAUTION: Connecting to an improperly grounded equipment can result in an electric shock to your device. This product equipped with an USB Cable for connecting with desk-top or notebook computer. Be sure your computer is properly grounded (earthed) before connecting this product to the computer. The power supply cord of a desktop or notebook computer has an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug.
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.
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.
• 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. • Avoid wet areas Never use the product in a wet location. • 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.
Contents Chapter 1 Getting Started 11 1.1 Getting to Know Your Device and Its Accessories ............... 12 1.2 About the SIM Card and Battery................................... 18 1.3 Starting Up ..................................................................... 20 1.4 The Today Screen .......................................................... 22 1.5 Using the Programs....................................................... 25 1.6 Device Settings ....................................................
Chapter 3 Using Phone Features 39 3.1 Using the Phone ............................................................ 40 3.2 Making a Call .................................................................. 42 3.3 Receiving a Call ............................................................. 44 3.4 Smart Dialing.................................................................. 45 3.5 In-call Options ................................................................ 49 3.6 Additional Dialing Information .....
Chapter 6 Getting Connected 83 6.1 Connecting to the Internet ............................................ 84 6.2 Internet Explorer Mobile................................................ 88 6.3 Using Comm Manager ................................................... 91 6.4 Using Bluetooth ............................................................. 92 6.5 Using Wi-Fi ................................................................... 100 6.6 Using Internet Sharing .......................................
Chapter 9 Using Other Applications 169 9.1 Word Mobile ................................................................. 170 9.2 Excel Mobile ................................................................. 171 9.3 Viewing Slide Shows with PowerPoint Mobile .......... 172 9.4 Using ClearVue PDF .................................................... 173 9.5 Using MIDlet Manager ................................................. 174 9.6 Using ZIP ...........................................................
Chapter 1 Getting Started 1.1 Getting to Know Your Device and Its Accessories 1.2 About the SIM Card and Battery 1.3 Starting Up 1.4 The Today Screen 1.5 Using the Programs 1.
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Getting Started 13 No. Item Function 1 Sliding Keyboard See Chapter 2 for details. 2 Messaging Button Press for quick access to your messaging application(s). 3 Notification LED 1 This LED shows a blinking Blue light for Bluetooth system notification of powered-up and ready to transmit radio frequency signal, and a blinking Green light for WiFi status. When both Bluetooth and Wi-Fi are enabled, their lights blink alternately.
Getting Started 19 18 20 21 22 14 23 15 24 16 17 25 26 Left / Back / Right View
Getting Started 15 No. Item 14 Trackwheel 15 OK Button 16 17 PTT Button microSD™ Card Slot 18 19 Car Antenna Connector Self-Portrait Mirror 20 Camera 21 22 Shooting Mode Switch Camera Flash Light 23 Power Button Function When in the Today screen or using applications, scroll up or down to navigate through menus, program instructions; press the trackwheel to carry out selection. During a call or playing music, scroll up or down to adjust the sound volume.
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Getting Started 17 Accessories
Getting Started 1.2 About the SIM Card and Battery Always turn off your device before installing/replacing the battery and SIM card. Follow the instructions in the Quick Start Guide to install a 3G SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card provided by Cingular and to install the battery. The SIM card contains your phone number, service details, and phonebook/message memory. Legacy SIM cards will not function with your device. You should consult with your Cingular representative for a replacement SIM card.
Getting Started 19 To check the battery power Do one of the following: • Tap the battery level icon ( • Alternatively, tap Start > Settings > Systems tab > Power. ) on the Today screen. Power Information Charge the battery The battery in the box is partially charged. Before you start using your device, it is recommended that you install and charge the battery. Some batteries perform best after several full charge/discharge cycles.
Getting Started 1.3 Starting Up Turn your device on and off To turn on your device, press the Power button. When you turn on your device for the first time, you are asked to complete a calibration process. For more information, see “Calibrate the device”. To turn off your device, 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.
Getting Started 21 Manage screen settings The device’s display has three orientation modes: Portrait, Landscape (right-handed), and Landscape (left-handed). Portrait mode allows you to get a better view or a better operation of certain programs, while Landscape mode may be optimal for viewing lengthy files. Portrait mode Landscape mode • To change the orientation, tap Start > Settings > System tab > Screen, and select the orientation you want.
Getting Started 1.4 The Today Screen The Today screen displays important information, such as upcoming appointments and status indicators. You can tap a section on the screen to open the associated program. • To access the Today screen, tap Start > Today. • To customize the Today screen display, including the background image, tap Start > Settings > Personal tab > Today. 1 2 3 Tap to open the Start menu. Tap to view connectivity status. Indicates the radio signal strength.
Getting Started 23 Indicators The following are some of the status icons that you may see on the device. Icon Description New e-mail, MMS, and text messages. Icon Description Roaming. New voice mail. Connection is active. There are more notifications. Tap the icon to view all. Connection is not active. Speakerphone on. Synchronization in progress. Dialing while no SIM card is inserted. Synchronization error. Voice call in progress.
Getting Started Note The USB to PC ( ) icon appears on the Today Screen when your device is connected to your computer and you enable a serial USB connection between them. For more information about USB to PC, see “Device Settings” later in this chapter. 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.
Getting Started 25 1.5 Using the Programs The following are some of the programs that are already installed on your device. Icon Description ActiveSync Synchronizes information between your device and a PC or the Exchange Server. Calculator Perform basic arithmetic and calculations. Calendar Keep track of your appointments and create or respond to meeting requests. Camera Snaps photos or shoots video clips with accompanying audio. ClearVue PDF View PDF files on your device.
Getting Started Icon Description Phone Make and receive calls, switch between calls, and set up conference calling, or use speakerphone. Pictures & Videos View, organize, and sort picture and video files on your device or a storage card. Captured photos are stored in the My Pictures folder, and video clips are saved in the My Videos folder of your device. Pocket MSN Send and receive instant messages with your MSN Messenger contacts, as well as access your Hotmail account.
Getting Started 27 1.6 Device 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 Assigns a program or function to a hardware button. Input Sets options for each of the input methods. Lock Sets a password for your device. Menus Sets what programs will appear in the Start menu.
Getting Started System tab Description About Specify a name for your device. Also shows the Windows Mobile version and copyright information. Backlight Sets the backlight timeout and brightness. Certificates Shows information about certificates that are installed on your device. Clear Storage Removes all your data and files from the memory and resets your device to factory default settings.
Getting Started 29 Connections tab Icon Description Beam Enables your device to receive incoming infrared and Bluetooth beams. Bluetooth Turns Bluetooth on, sets your device to Visible mode, and allows you to scan for other Bluetooth devices. Comm Manager Opens the Comm Manager screen to manage phone features and data connections on your device.
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Chapter 2 Entering and Searching for Information 2.1 Using the Sliding Keyboard 2.2 Input Methods 2.3 Using the On-screen Keyboard 2.4 Using Letter Recognizer 2.5 Using Block Recognizer 2.6 Using Transcriber 2.7 Using Symbol Pad 2.8 Using Notes to Draw, Write, and Record Voice Notes 2.
Entering and Searching for Information 2.1 Using the Sliding Keyboard Your device provides you with a QWERTY keyboard, which is similar to a standard keyboard on your PC. To use the QWERTY keyboard, slide the screen panel to the right to reveal the keyboard. You can do the following with the QWERTY keyboard: • To type lowercase letters, press the keys using your thumbs or fingers. • To use all uppercase letters, press first, then press .
Entering and Searching for Information 33 2.2 Input Methods When you start a program or select a field that requires text or numbers, the Input Panel automatically becomes available. The Input Panel provides access to the various input methods available on your device, including Block Recognizer, Keyboard, Letter Recognizer, Symbol Pad, and Transcriber. By default, the Input Panel icon appears on the menu bar to indicate which input method is currently selected.
Entering and Searching for Information 2.3 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.
Entering and Searching for Information 35 2.5 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. • Enter letters by writing in the abc (left) area of the box. • Enter numbers by writing in the 123 (right) area of the box.
Entering and Searching for Information To write using Transcriber 1. In a program, position the cursor where you want text to appear. 2. 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. • From a program, tap on the Transcriber toolbar.
Entering and Searching for Information 37 2.7 Using Symbol Pad Symbol Pad provides a comprehensive list of common symbols such as parentheses, brackets, currency signs, and more, as well as punctuation marks and special characters. Tap a symbol to select it. When using the Navigation Control or the sliding keyboard, press UP, DOWN, LEFT, or RIGHT to navigate through the available symbols on-screen, then press Enter to select a symbol. Tap to display the previous page of symbols.
Entering and Searching for Information 2.8 Using Notes to Draw, Write, and Record Voice Notes Using Notes, you can draw directly on the screen, or write on the screen and save notes in your own handwriting. You can also create a stand-alone recording (voice note) or you can add a recording to a note. For more information on what you can do with Notes, see “Notes” in Chapter 7. 2.
Chapter 3 Using Phone Features 3.1 Using the Phone 3.2 Making a Call 3.3 Receiving a Call 3.4 Smart Dialing 3.5 In-call Options 3.6 Additional Dialing Information 3.
Using Phone Features 3.1 Using the Phone Like a standard mobile phone, you can use your device to make, receive, and keep track of calls and send text or MMS messages. You can also dial directly from Contacts, and easily copy phonebook entries from your SIM card to Contacts on your device. The Phone screen From the Phone screen, you can access Call History, Speed Dial, and Phone settings. To open the Phone screen, do one of the following: • • • Tap Start > Phone. Press the Talk button ( ).
Using Phone Features 41 • To resume call function, turn on the phone function by tapping the Phone button again on the Comm Manager screen. Tap the Signal icon ( ) at the top of the Today screen, then tap Turn on flight mode. This disables all wireless radios on your device, which include the phone function, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi. To resume call function, tap the Signal icon again then tap Turn off flight mode. This also restores the previous state of Bluetooth, but keeps Wi-Fi disabled.
Using Phone Features 3.2 Making a Call With your device, you can make a call from Phone, Contacts, Speed Dial, Call History, and SIM Manager. Make a call from Phone 1. Tap Start > Phone. 2. On the Phone screen, tap the desired phone number, and tap Talk. Talk Phone screen Tip If you tap a wrong number, tap the Back arrow ( ) to erase each subsequent digit of a number. To erase the entire number, tap and hold the Back arrow.
Using Phone Features 43 To choose one of the numbers of a contact to dial By default, the mobile telephone number (m) of a contact is dialed when you make a call from Contacts. However, you can specify that a different phone number is dialed instead. 1. Tap Start > Contacts. 2. Press Navigation Control up or down to select the contact. 3. Press Navigation Control left or right to scroll through the numbers available for that contact. Make a call from Call History 1. On the Phone screen, tap Call History.
Using Phone Features Tips • To create a Speed Dial entry from Contacts, tap and hold the contact name, tap Add to Speed Dial, then select the phone number for which to create a Speed Dial and an available location for the new Speed Dial entry. • To delete a Speed Dial entry, in the Speed Dial list, tap and hold the desired entry, and tap Delete.
Using Phone Features 45 3.4 Smart Dialing Smart Dialing is a program that makes it easy for you to dial a phone number. When you start entering numbers or characters, Smart Dialing will automatically search and sort the contact entries on the SIM card, in Contacts, and the phone numbers in Call History (including incoming, outgoing, and missed calls). You can then select the desired number or contact from the filtered list to dial.
Using Phone Features Letters appear on the left side of the entry box when typing on the sliding keyboard Tips on using Smart Dialing Smart Dialing starts looking for numbers or contacts that match the sequence you have entered. Below are some tips on how to use Smart Dialing to quickly find a desired phone number or contact. To find a phone number • Simply enter the first one or two digits to find a phone number in Call History.
Using Phone Features 47 Make a call or send an SMS using Smart Dialing 1. Begin entering the first few numbers or characters. 2. In the Smart Dialing panel, browse the list by tapping the arrows ( / ) or pressing Navigation Control up or down to select the desired contact or phone number. When a contact is selected, it expands to also show the corresponding phone number. 3.
Using Phone Features Set up Smart Dialing 1. On the Phone screen, tap Menu > Smart Dialing Options. 2. On the Options tab, select the Enable Smart Dialing check box. Smart dialing options • Select the Automatically expand selected contact check box to enable a contact’s name and phone number to be displayed when the contact is selected in the matching list. • Select the Enable drag-scroll check box to scroll in the matched list by dragging.
Using Phone Features 49 3.5 In-call Options To put a call on hold Your device notifies you when you have another incoming call, and gives you the choice of rejecting or accepting the call. If you are already on a call and accept the new call, you can choose to switch between the two callers, or set up a conference call between all three parties. 1. Tap Answer to take the second call, and put the first one on hold. 2. To end the second call and return to the first call, tap End or press End on the device.
Using Phone Features To mute a call You can turn off the microphone during a call, so that you can hear the caller but the caller cannot hear you. • • During a call, tap Mute. When the microphone is turned off, the mute icon ( ) appears on the screen. Tap Unmute to turn on the microphone again. 3.6 Additional Dialing Information Make an emergency call • Tip Enter the international emergency number for your locale, and tap Talk. Additional emergency numbers may be included in your SIM card.
Using Phone Features 51 3.7 Setting Up SIM Access Profile (SAP) You can access your SIM card content, called SIM Access Profile (SAP) using a car kit phone that supports Bluetooth connectivity. The SAPSettings program on your device allows you to connect your car kit phone with your device’s SIM card via Bluetooth.
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Chapter 4 Synchronizing Information and Setting Up E-mail Security 4.1 Setting Up ActiveSync 4.2 Synchronizing Information 4.3 Synchronizing via Infrared and Bluetooth 4.4 Synchronizing Music, Video, and Pictures 4.
Synchronizing Information and Setting Up E-mail Security 4.1 Setting Up ActiveSync Microsoft ActiveSync synchronizes information on your device with information on your PC, such as Microsoft Outlook content. ActiveSync can also synchronize over a wireless or cellular network with Microsoft Exchange Server, if your company or service provider is running Microsoft Exchange Server with Exchange ActiveSync.
Synchronizing Information and Setting Up E-mail Security 55 4. If you want to synchronize your device with Exchange Server, select the Synchronize directly with a server running Microsoft Exchange Server check box, then click Next. 5. On the Exchange server credentials screen, enter the Exchange server address, your user name and password, and the domain name.
Synchronizing Information and Setting Up E-mail Security • To check the domain name, click Start > Settings > Control Panel, then double-click System. • In the System Properties dialog box, click the Computer Name tab. You will then see the domain name. 6. On your device, you also need to enter the Exchange server settings. For information about this, see “Synchronizing directly with Exchange Server.” 7. On the Synchronization Setup Wizard, click Next. 8.
Synchronizing Information and Setting Up E-mail Security 57 If you want to synchronize your device with both your computer and Exchange Server, do the following: • For the Contacts, Calendar, E-mail, and Tasks items, choose whether to synchronize them with the computer or with the Exchange Server. These items cannot be synchronized to both. • Select the check boxes of the other information types if you want to synchronize them with your computer. Information types on the PC and Exchange Server 9.
Synchronizing Information and Setting Up E-mail Security 4.2 Synchronizing Information When you connect your device to the PC using a USB cable, an infrared connection, or a Bluetooth connection, ActiveSync will immediately synchronize. While your device is connected, ActiveSync synchronizes every time you make a change on either the PC or your device. To manually start and stop synchronization 1.
Synchronizing Information and Setting Up E-mail Security 59 Location Pocket PC Phone Note New state All Outlook contacts and calendar appointments from both PC1 and PC2 are on your device. Outlook e-mail can be synchronized with only one computer. To change which information is synchronized ActiveSync synchronizes a limited amount of information by default to save storage space on your device. You can change the amount of information that is synchronized by performing the following steps.
Synchronizing Information and Setting Up E-mail Security To synchronize directly with Exchange Server 1. In ActiveSync on your device, tap Menu > Configure Server. If you have not yet set up synchronization with Exchange Server, this appears as Add Server Source. 2. In Server address, enter the name of the server running Exchange Server, and tap Next. 3. Enter your user name, password, and domain, and tap Next. To change the rules for resolving synchronization conflicts, tap Advanced. 4.
Synchronizing Information and Setting Up E-mail Security 61 Using Comm Manager to Enable Direct Push 1. On the Today screen, tap the Comm Manager icon ( ). 2. On the Comm Manager screen, tap the Microsoft Direct Push button. The button will turn to , which indicates that you will receive e-mail as they arrive. When the button is in the state, you need to manually retrieve your e-mail. Using ActiveSync to Enable Direct Push 1. In ActiveSync on your device, tap Menu > Schedule. 2.
Synchronizing Information and Setting Up E-mail Security 1. In ActiveSync on your device, tap Menu > Schedule. 2. Select a shorter time interval in the Peak times box for you to be able to receive e-mails more frequently. 3. Select a longer interval in the Off-peak times box. Tip To set the days and hours that make up your peak and off-peak times, tap Adjust peak times to fit your schedule. 4.
Synchronizing Information and Setting Up E-mail Security 63 Notes • To preserve battery power, turn off Bluetooth when not in use. • To connect and synchronize your device with a computer via Bluetooth, your computer must have a Bluetooth adapter or dongle. 4.4 Synchronizing Music, Video, and Pictures If you want to carry your music or other digital media along with you while you travel, ActiveSync works with Windows Media Player to synchronize music, video, and pictures with your device.
Synchronizing Information and Setting Up E-mail Security 3. Select the storage card. 4. Click Set up Sync. 5. Choose whether to synchronize automatically or manually. For more information about Windows Media Player on your device, see “Using Windows Media Player” in Chapter 8. 4.5 Setting Up E-mail Security Windows Mobile on your device protects your Outlook e-mail through Secure/Multipurpose Internet Mail Extension (S/MIME), which allows you to digitally sign your messages as well as encrypt them.
Synchronizing Information and Setting Up E-mail Security 65 Note S/MIME encryption and digital signatures for Windows Mobile-based devices are available only with Exchange Server 2003 Service Pack 2 or a later version that supports S/MIME. If you are not using one of these products, or have not yet synchronized, these options are unavailable. Digitally sign and encrypt all messages ActiveSync allows you to set up S/MIME e-mail encryption and signing.
Synchronizing Information and Setting Up E-mail Security 5. Tap Choose Certificate to select a certificate for signing or encrypting outgoing e-mail messages. You can select certificates to sign or encrypt e-mail messages individually if you do not choose to sign or encrypt all outgoing e-mail. For information about signing and encrypting individual messages, see “Individually sign and encrypt a message” in Chapter 7.
Chapter 5 Managing Your Pocket PC Phone 5.1 Personalizing Your Pocket PC Phone 5.2 Adding and Removing Programs 5.3 Managing Memory 5.4 Backing Up Files 5.5 Protecting Your Pocket PC Phone 5.
Managing Your Pocket PC Phone 5.1 Personalizing Your Pocket PC Phone Customize the Today screen The Today screen shows your upcoming appointments, active tasks, and information about incoming messages. You can customize the Today screen on your device. To customize the Today screen 1. Tap Start > Settings > Personal tab > Today. 2. On the Appearance tab, select the desired theme for the background of the Today screen. 3. On the Items tab, select the items you want to appear on the Today screen.
Managing Your Pocket PC Phone 69 • • Select Next appointment to show only the next appointment in your schedule, or Upcoming appointments to show multiple appointments. Clear the Display all day events check box if you do not want to display all-day events. To set options for displaying tasks on the Today screen If you have a large number of tasks, you may want to specify the kind of tasks that are displayed on the Today screen. 1. Tap Start > Settings > Personal tab > Today. 2. Tap the Items tab. 3.
Managing Your Pocket PC Phone To change the device name 1. Tap Start > Settings > System tab > About. 2. Tap the Device ID tab. 3. Enter a name. Note The device name must begin with a letter, consist of letters from A to Z, numbers from 0 to 9, and cannot contain spaces. Use the underscore character to separate words. Set Date / Time / Regional Options You can set up the correct date, time, and regional settings according to your use. To set the time and date 1.
Managing Your Pocket PC Phone 71 To set the time and date for a different location If you visit or communicate with someone in a particular time zone often, you can select it as your visiting time zone. 1. Tap Start > Settings > System tab > Clock & Alarms > Time tab. 2. Tap Visiting. 3. Select the correct time zone and change the time or date. To change regional settings The style in which numbers, currency, dates, and times are displayed is specified in regional settings. 1.
Managing Your Pocket PC Phone To increase or decrease the size of text on the screen 1. Tap Start > Settings > System tab > Screen > Text Size tab. 2. Move the slider to increase or decrease the text size. To choose how to be notified about events or actions 1. Tap Start > Settings > Personal tab > Sounds & Notifications. 2. On the Sounds tab, choose how you want to be notified by selecting the appropriate check boxes. 3.
Managing Your Pocket PC Phone 73 To make the battery last longer • Tap the battery icon ( ) on the Today screen. On the Advanced tab of the Power settings screen, you can specify when your device turns off the display to conserve battery power. For optimum conservation, specify 3 minutes or less. • Use the AC adapter to plug your device into external power whenever possible, especially when using a Mini SD card or when using a modem or other peripherals. • Adjust the backlight settings.
Managing Your Pocket PC Phone To change the ring type You can change the way that you are notified of incoming calls. For example, you can choose to be notified by a ring, a vibration, or a combination of both. 1. On the Phone screen, tap Menu > Options > Phone tab. 2. In the Ring type list, tap the desired option. To change the keypad tone You can change the tone you hear when entering a phone number on the keypad.
Managing Your Pocket PC Phone 75 To set preferred networks 1. Tap Start > Settings > Phone > Network tab. By default, the Network selection field is set to Automatic. However, you can set it to Manual to choose your own network at any point of time. 2. Tap Set Networks. 3. Select the networks on the Phone: Preferred networks screen and sort them according to your preference. 4. Tap OK. 5.
Managing Your Pocket PC Phone is designed for a different type of computer. You will need to copy this program to your device. If you cannot find any installation instructions for the program, use ActiveSync to copy the program file to the Program Files folder on your device. To remove programs You can only remove programs that you installed. Programs that come with your device cannot be removed. 1. Tap Start > Settings > System tab > Remove Programs. 2.
Managing Your Pocket PC Phone 77 • • • • • Delete unnecessary files. Tap Start > Programs > File Explorer. Tap and hold the file, and tap Delete. Delete large files. To find your largest files, tap Start > Programs > Search. In the Type list, tap Larger than 64 KB, and tap Search. In Internet Explorer Mobile, delete temporary Internet files and clear history information. For more information, see “Internet Explorer Mobile” in Chapter 6. Remove programs you no longer use. Reset your device.
Managing Your Pocket PC Phone 5.4 Backing Up Files You can back up files to your PC using ActiveSync, or copy files to a storage card you insert into your device. Your device has an expansion slot for inserting a Mini SD card. Using ActiveSync, you can copy or move information from the PC to your device and vice versa. Copying a file results in separate versions of a file on your device and PC. Because the files are not synchronized, changes made to one file will not affect the other.
Managing Your Pocket PC Phone 79 4. To copy a file from your PC to your device: • On your PC, navigate to the folder that contains the file you want to copy. • Right-click the file, then click Copy. • Right-click the destination folder under Mobile Device, then click Paste. To automatically save files on a storage card In the Word Mobile, Excel Mobile, and Notes programs, you may find it helpful to save all new documents, notes, and workbooks directly on a storage card. 1.
Managing Your Pocket PC Phone To protect your SIM card with a PIN 1. On the Phone screen, tap Menu > Options > Phone tab. 2. Tap Require PIN when phone is used. 3. To change the PIN at any time, tap Change PIN. Tip Emergency calls can be placed at any time, without requiring a PIN. To protect your device with a password 1. Tap Start > Settings > Personal tab > Lock. 2.
Managing Your Pocket PC Phone 81 To display owner information on the ‘my info’ screen Having your contact information displayed on the ‘my info’ screen on startup allows for easy identification of the device in case it is lost. 1. Tap Start > Settings > Personal tab > Owner Information. 2. On the Options tab, select the Identification information check box. 3. If you want additional text displayed, tap the Notes tab and enter the text (for instance: Reward if found). 4.
Managing Your Pocket PC Phone To perform a soft reset • Use the stylus to lightly press and hold the Reset button on the bottom of your device. Your device restarts and displays the Today screen. RESET button To perform a hard reset Press and hold the Left Soft Key and the Right Soft Key, and at the same time, use the stylus to press the Reset button at the bottom of your device. Right Soft Key Left Soft Key Warning! Your device will be set back to factory default settings.
Chapter 6 Getting Connected 6.1 Connecting to the Internet 6.2 Internet Explorer Mobile 6.3 Using Comm Manager 6.4 Using Bluetooth 6.5 Using Wi-Fi 6.6 Using Internet Sharing 6.
Getting Connected 6.1 Connecting to the Internet Your device is equipped with powerful networking functions that enable you to connect to the Internet through Wi-Fi or GPRS/EDGE/UMTS/ HSDPA. Connecting your device to the Internet through a private or free wireless network is your best choice since this will not incur any cost. Take note, however, that using Wi-Fi on your device will drain battery power faster.
Getting Connected 85 3. On the Make New Connection screen, enter a name for the connection. 4. In the Select a modem list, select Cellular Line (GPRS, 3G), then tap Next. 5. Enter the Access point name, then tap Next. 6. Enter the user name and password, only if required. 7. Tap Finish. Notes • To view help information for any screen, tap the help icon ( • To modify your connection settings, tap Manage existing connections on the Connections screen, and complete the connection wizard. ).
Getting Connected To set up a dial-up connection to your ISP When you use your device to dial up to your ISP and connect to the Internet, you will be billed by the number of minutes that you use. To establish a dial-up connection on your device, you need the same settings that you normally use when you dial up from your computer. This includes the ISP server phone number, your user name and password. 1. Tap Start > Settings > Connections tab > Connections. 2. Under My ISP, tap Add a new modem connection.
Getting Connected 87 To set up a network card You can insert and use a network card on your device to connect directly to a local area network (LAN) at your home or workplace. Once connected, you can view the Internet or intranet, or download e-mail on your device. Ensure you purchase and configure a network card that is compatible with your device. 1. Insert the network card into your device. 2.
Getting Connected 6.2 Internet Explorer Mobile Internet Explorer Mobile is a full-featured Internet browser, optimized for use on your device. To start Internet Explorer • Tap Start > Internet Explorer. To set a Home page 1. In the address bar on top of the Internet Explorer screen, enter the desired Web page address. Tap to open the Web page. 2. Tap Menu > Tools > Options > General tab. 3. Do one of the following: Tip • To use the displayed page as the Home page, tap Use Current.
Getting Connected 89 1. In ActiveSync on your PC, on the Tools menu, click Options, and select Favorites. 2. In Internet Explorer on your PC, click Favorites > Add to Favorites and save or move favorite links to the Mobile Favorites subfolder in the Favorites list. 3. Connect your device to your PC. If synchronization does not start automatically, click Sync. To add a favorite 1. In Internet Explorer Mobile, go to the page you want to add. 2. Tap and hold the page, and tap Add to Favorites. 3.
Getting Connected To clear the History list 1. In Internet Explorer Mobile, tap Menu > Tools > Options > Memory tab. 2. Tap Clear History. To save a picture from a Web page 1. In Internet Explorer Mobile, tap and hold the picture, and tap Save Image. 2. Do one of the following: • To save the picture in My Pictures on your device, tap Yes. • To save the picture in another location, such as a storage card, tap Save As.
Getting Connected 91 6.3 Using Comm Manager Comm Manager acts like a central switch that lets you enable or disable phone features as well as manage your data connections easily. To open Comm Manager • Tap the Comm Manager icon ( ) on the Today screen. • Press the Comm Manager button on your device. • Tap Start > Settings > Connections tab > Comm Manager ( ). Simply tap the corresponding button to enable or disable a feature.
Getting Connected 6.4 Using Bluetooth Bluetooth is a short-range wireless communications technology. Devices with Bluetooth capabilities can exchange information over a distance of about 10 meters without requiring a physical connection. You can even beam information to a device in a different room, as long as it is within the Bluetooth signal coverage range.
Getting Connected 93 Note By default, Bluetooth is turned off. If you turn it on, then turn off your device, Bluetooth also turns off. When you turn on your device again, Bluetooth automatically turns on. To turn Bluetooth on and make your device visible 1. On your device, tap Start > Settings > Connections tab > Bluetooth. 2. Select the Turn on Bluetooth and Make this device visible to other devices check boxes. 3. Tap OK.
Getting Connected 9. Select the check boxes of services that you want to use from the paired device. 10. Tap Finish. To accept a Bluetooth partnership 1. Ensure that Bluetooth is turned on and in visible mode. 2. Tap Yes when prompted to establish a partnership with the other device. 3. Enter a passkey (the same passkey that is entered on the device requesting the partnership) to establish a secure connection. The passkey must be between 1 and 16 characters. 4. Tap Next. 5. Tap Finish.
Getting Connected 95 To connect a Bluetooth hands-free headset 1. Make sure that both your device and the Bluetooth headset are turned on and within close range, and that the headset is visible. Refer to the manufacturer’s documentation to find out how to set the headset in visible mode. 2. Tap Start > Settings > Connections tab. 3. Tap Bluetooth > Devices tab > Add new device. Your device searches for other Bluetooth-enabled devices and displays them in the list. 4.
Getting Connected Beam information using Bluetooth You can beam information, such as contacts, calendar items, and tasks, as well as files from your device to your computer or to another Bluetooth-enabled device. Note If your computer does not have built-in Bluetooth capability, you need to connect and use a Bluetooth adapter or dongle on your computer. To beam information from your device to a computer 1. Turn on Bluetooth on your device, and make your device visible.
Getting Connected 97 5. To beam a contact, tap Menu > Send Contact > Beam. To beam other types of information, tap Menu > Beam [type of item]. 6. Tap the device name to which you want to send the beam. 7. If you beamed an Outlook item and it is not automatically added to Outlook, select File > Import and Export in Outlook to import it. To beam information to a Bluetooth-enabled device such as another Pocket PC, follow steps 3 to 6 in the above procedure.
Getting Connected Alternatively, you can initiate a Bluetooth partnership from the computer by following these steps (based on Windows XP SP2): a. In the Control Panel or System Tray, double-click the Bluetooth Devices icon. b. In the Bluetooth Devices window, click Add. c. The Add Bluetooth Device Wizard opens. Select the My device is set up and ready to be found check box, then click Next. d. The wizard then detects your device and displays its name in the dialog box.
Getting Connected 99 c. Under Network Tasks, click View Bluetooth network devices. d. In the Bluetooth Personal Area Network Devices dialog box, select your device, then click Connect. 8. On the Internet Sharing screen on your device, check if a connected status is displayed, which indicates that your computer has been successfully connected to the Internet using your device as a Bluetooth modem.
Getting Connected 8. Select the phone from the list and tap Next. 9. Enter a passkey and tap Next. 10. Enter the same passkey on the phone and tap Finish. 11. In the My Connections list on your device, select the phone and tap Next. 12. Enter the phone number to dial for this connection and tap Next. 13. Enter the required logon information for this connection and tap Finish. 6.5 Using Wi-Fi Wi-Fi provides wireless Internet access over distances of up to 100 meters.
Getting Connected 101 4. On the next pop-up message window, tap The Internet if the wireless LAN connects your device to the Internet. Otherwise, tap Work if the wireless LAN connects your device to a private network. 5. If the wireless LAN is secured by a network key, enter this key, then tap Connect.
Getting Connected To save battery power while connected to a Wi-Fi network 1. Tap Start > Settings > Connections tab > Wireless LAN to open the Wireless LAN Settings screen. 2. On the Power Mode tab of the Wireless LAN Settings screen, move the Power Save Mode slider to a position that optimizes performance with the least power consumption.
Getting Connected 103 • Configure Wireless Networks screen. Tap Start > Settings > Connections tab > Network Cards > Wireless tab. This screen displays the wireless networks currently available. • To connect to a wireless network in the list, tap and hold on the desired network, then tap Connect. • Tap a wireless network in the list to view or change its connection settings. • You can also add new wireless networks, if available, by tapping Add New.
Getting Connected 6.6 Using Internet Sharing Internet Sharing connects your PC or notebook computer to the Internet by using your device’s data connection. You can choose to connect via USB or Bluetooth. Follow the procedure in this section to set up your device as a USB modem. To learn how to set up your device as a Bluetooth modem, see “Use the device as a Bluetooth modem” in this chapter. Notes • Make sure you have set up a phone dial-up modem connection on your device.
Getting Connected 105 6.7 Using Terminal Services Client The Terminal Services Client allows you to log on to a PC running Terminal Services or Remote Desktop, and use all the resources available on that PC. For example, instead of running Word Mobile on your device, you can run the PC version of Word and access the .doc files available on that PC. To connect to a Terminal Server 1. On your device, tap Start > Programs > Terminal Services Client. 2. Enter the server name. 3.
Getting Connected Notes • Do not use the Start menu on your device. • If a network administrator has configured Terminal Services Client on your device to reconnect to disconnected sessions, and you previously disconnected from a Terminal Server without ending the session, the Terminal Services Client reconnects to that session. To disconnect after ending a session 1. From the Terminal Services Client screen on your device, tap Start > Shutdown. 2. Tap Log Off.
Chapter 7 Mail and Messaging 7.1 E-mail and Text Messages 7.2 Set up Xpress Mail 7.3 MMS Messages 7.4 Pocket MSN 7.5 Calendar 7.6 Contacts 7.7 Tasks 7.
Mail and Messaging 7.1 E-mail and Text Messages Messaging is where all of your e-mail accounts and your text message account are located. You can send and receive Outlook e-mail, Internet e-mail through an Internet service provider (ISP), as well as text (SMS) messages using your mobile phone network. You can also access e-mail from work using a VPN connection. For more information about e-mail and text messages, see Help on the device.
Mail and Messaging 109 Everytime you want to manually send or receive Outlook e-mail on your device, just connect your device to your computer, LAN, or overthe-air connection, then tap Sync on the ActiveSync screen or tap Menu > Send/Receive in Outlook on your device. You can also use the GetGood program offered by Cingular for realtime push synchronization of your e-mail, attachments, and PIM data. However, you must have a valid Good Mobile Messaging account from Cingular to avail these privileges.
Mail and Messaging For example: • Change the time intervals for downloading new messages. • Limit the amount of messages that are downloaded and authentication method for outgoing mails. • Download full messages or parts of messages.
Mail and Messaging 111 Outgoing server settings: User name Enter your user name for the outgoing e-mail server. Password Enter your password for the outgoing e-mail server. Domain Enter the domain of the outgoing e-mail server. Require SSL Select this to ensure you always send e-mail from this for outgoing account using an SSL connection. This enables you to mail send personal information more securely.
Mail and Messaging To reply to or forward a message 1. Open the message and tap Reply, or Menu > Reply All, or Menu > Forward. 2. Enter your response. To quickly add common messages, tap Menu > My Text and tap a desired message. 3. To check the spelling, tap Menu > Spell Check. 4. Tap Send. Tips • To see more header information, scroll up.
Mail and Messaging 113 To add an attachment to a message 1. In a new message, tap Menu > Insert and tap the item you want to attach: Picture, Voice Note, or File. 2. Select the file you want to attach, or record a voice note. To receive attachments An attachment sent with an e-mail message or downloaded from the server appears below the subject of the message. Tapping the attachment opens the attachment if it has been fully downloaded, or marks it for download the next time you send and receive e-mail.
Mail and Messaging Download messages The manner in which you download messages depends on the type of account you have: • To send and receive e-mail for an Outlook e-mail account, begin synchronization through ActiveSync. For more information, see “Set up Outlook e-mail” in this chapter. • To send and receive e-mail messages for an e-mail account that you have with an ISP or that you access using a VPN server connection (typically a work account), download messages through a remote e-mail server.
Mail and Messaging 115 Individually sign and encrypt a message Encrypting an Outlook e-mail message protects the privacy of the message by converting it from plain, readable text into cipher (scrambled) text. Only the recipient who has the authorization key can decipher the message. Digitally signing a message applies your certificate with the authorization key to the message.
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Mail and Messaging 117 If you use an Outlook e-mail account, e-mail messages in the Inbox folder in Outlook will be synchronized automatically with your device. You can select to synchronize additional folders by designating them for synchronization. The folders you create and the messages you move will then be mirrored on the e-mail server.
Mail and Messaging 7.2 Set up Xpress Mail Xpress Mail allows users to gain access to both their personal and work email on a single device allowing users to best manage multiple email accounts and keep up to date with their most current messages. Xpress Mail has a quick and simple setup model that delivers 5-click on-device registration of personal email accounts and a streamlined corporate email set-up process.
Mail and Messaging 119 setup and registration process. For more information or assistance, contact Cingular customer service. To download Xpress Mail 1. Tap Get Xpress Mail on your Today screen. 2. Tap Install Now to launch the Xpress Mail download site. 3. Tap Download Now on the download page. 4. Tap Yes. (‘Open file after download’ should be checked) 5. Tap OK to accept the license agreement. 6. Enter your 10 digit mobile (cell) number (numbers only) and tap Next. 7. Select Portal or ISP and tap Next. 8.
Mail and Messaging 11. When the process is complete, tap OK when the message appears telling you the device has been successfully registered. Click on OK to go to your settings. 12.After successfully registering, your 8525 will automatically display the Xpress Mail Settings screen. No setting changes are required; just click Xpress Mail at the bottom right hand corner. Note If your email provider is not listed on the two screens described here, go to www.cingular.
Mail and Messaging 121 4. To compose a new email, tap New. 5. When you are finished composing your message, tap Send. Corporate Email Setup A Corporate email account (like Microsoft Exchange or Lotus Notes) is an account managed by a company’s IT organization. There are two ways to access your corporate email on your 8525: 1. Self Service – Xpress Mail is a self service option for accessing your corporate email from your 8525 without support from IT. 2.
Mail and Messaging Note You will create an Xpress Mail User Name and Password in this step. You will need to remember and use this user name and password later in the set up. 3. On the download page, click Download. 4. Click the Open or Run button and the desktop software will begin to download. 5. Click Yes when asked whether or not you want to install the desktop software. 6. Click Next to begin setup and follow the onscreen instructions.
Mail and Messaging 123 Complete the Setup Process on your 8525 1. Tap Get Xpress Mail on your Today screen. 2. Tap Install Now to launch the Xpress Mail download site. 3. Tap Download Now on the download page. 4. Tap Yes (Open file after download should be checked). 5. Tap OK to accept the license agreement. 6. Enter your 10 digit mobile (cell) number (numbers only) and tap Next. 7. Select Work and tap Next. 8. Select Personal Edition and tap Next. 9. Select Register Device and tap Next. 10.
Mail and Messaging Send and Receive Corporate Email 1. Tap Start, then Messaging. 2. When you are in Messaging, tap on the Inbox drop down menu and select the Xpress Mail section. 3. In the Xpress Mail section tap on the Inbox view. 4. To compose a new email, tap New. 5. In the new email, type in the email address that you want to send the message to, type in the Subject and body of the message and tap Send. 7.
Mail and Messaging 125 To access MMS 1. Tap Start > Messaging. 2. Tap Menu > Go To > MMS. MMS message folders Change MMS settings When you send an MMS message, an SMS notification message will first be sent to the recipient, while your MMS message will be temporarily stored on an MMS server of your wireless service provider. When others send you an MMS message, similarly, the MMS message will be stored on the MMS server until you retrieve it.
Mail and Messaging 4 In the Preferences tab, select or clear the provided check boxes according to your needs. You can choose to keep track of your MMS messages, retrieve messages immediately, accept or reject messages, and request a delivery or read receipt. You can also specify a resolution for images you send and message delivery attempts. 5. Tap the Servers tab and check if your device is preset with MMS server settings.
Mail and Messaging 127 6. Tap OK. The MMS server settings will then be added as an entry on the MMS Configuration screen. Note If you add several MMS service providers to the MMS Configuration screen, you can choose one as your default MMS provider. Select the MMS provider's name in the list then tap Set As Default. Create and send MMS messages After configuring the required settings, you can start to compose and send MMS messages.
Mail and Messaging 6. Enter text and insert audio clips by tapping the respective areas. See “To add text to an MMS message” and “To add an audio clip to an MMS message” for details. 7. To add more slides, tap or tap Menu > Slides > Insert Slide. Repeat steps 5 and 6 to insert a photo/video, text, and audio into each slide that you added. While on a slide, you can: • Tap to preview the slide. • Tap to go to the previous slide. • Tap to go to the next slide. 8.
Mail and Messaging 129 Note To save a message as a template, open the message and tap Menu > Template > Save as Template. To add text to an MMS message When entering text into an MMS message, you can do the following: • Tap • Choose from common words or phrases. Tap to add a text string from the My Text list. • Tap • You can easily include a Web page link. Tap then select a Web page address from the Internet Favorites list on your device.
Mail and Messaging View and Reply to MMS messages To view an MMS message • Use the playback controls • , , and . Tap Objects to see a list of files included in the message. On the Message Objects screen, you can do the following: • To save a file, select it, and tap Menu > Save. • To save the contents of a text file to the My Text list, tap Menu > Save into “My Text”. • To associate a photo to one of your contacts, tap Menu > Assign to Contact.
Mail and Messaging 131 To start MSN Messenger 1. Tap Start > Programs > Pocket MSN. 2. Tap MSN Messenger. To sign in or out • To sign in, tap anywhere on the MSN Messenger screen. Enter the e-mail address and password for your Passport or Hotmail account, and tap Sign In. Signing in may take several minutes, depending on your connection speed. • To sign out, tap Menu > Sign Out. Your status changes to Offline.
Mail and Messaging 7.5 Calendar Use Calendar to schedule appointments, including meetings and other events. Your appointments for the day can be displayed on the Today screen. If you use Outlook on your PC, you can synchronize appointments between your device and PC. You can also set Calendar to remind you of appointments with a sound or flashing light, for example. You can look at your appointments in several different views (Day, Week, Month, Year, and Agenda).
Mail and Messaging 133 5. To invite each additional attendee, tap Add and tap the name. 6. Tap OK. 7. The meeting request will be sent to the attendees the next time you synchronize your device with your PC. Note When attendees accept your meeting request, the meeting is automatically added to their schedules. When their response is sent back to you, your calendar is updated as well.
Mail and Messaging Tips • • If someone who is not in your list of contacts calls you or sends you a message, you can create a contact from Call History, or from the message by holding a phone number and tapping Save to Contacts from the shortcut menu. In the list of contact information, you’ll see where you can add a picture or assign a ring tone to a contact. To create a contact on your SIM card 1. Tap Start > Programs > SIM Manager. This opens the SIM Manager program. 2.
Mail and Messaging 135 To copy SIM contacts to your device If you have saved contacts on your SIM card, you can copy them into Contacts on your device. 1. Tap Start > Programs > SIM Manager. 2. Select the desired item, or select all SIM contacts by tapping Menu > Select All. 3. Tap Menu > Save To Contacts. To copy contacts to the SIM card Only one phone number per contact name can be stored on a SIM card.
Mail and Messaging • Begin entering a name or phone number in the provided text box until the contact you want is displayed. To show all contacts again, tap the text box and clear the text, or tap the arrow to the right of the text box. • Use the alphabetical index displayed at the top of the contact list. • Filter the list by categories. In the contact list, tap Menu > Filter, then tap a category you’ve assigned to a contact. To show all contacts again, select All Contacts.
Mail and Messaging 137 • In a new meeting request using Calendar, tap Attendees and then tap Menu > Find Online. 4. Enter the part or full contact name and tap Find. Tap Select to choose the desired contact(s) from the list.
Mail and Messaging Notes • Your device must be set up with a data connection. • You can search on the following information as long as that information is included in your organization’s GAL: First name, Last name, E-mail name, Display name, E-mail address, or Office location. 7.7 Tasks Use Tasks to keep track of things you need to do. A task can occur once or repeatedly (recurring). You can set reminders for your tasks and you can organize them using categories.
Mail and Messaging 139 To change the priority of a task Before you can sort tasks by priority, you need to specify a priority level for each task. 1. Tap Start > Programs > Tasks. 2. Tap the task you want to change the priority for. 3. Tap Edit and in the Priority box, tap a priority level. 4. Tap OK to return to the task list. Note All new tasks are assigned a Normal priority by default.
Mail and Messaging Tip To filter your tasks further, tap Menu > Filter > Active Tasks or Completed Tasks. 7.8 Notes Notes help you to quickly capture thoughts, questions, reminders, to-do lists, and meeting notes. You can create handwritten and typed notes, record voice notes, convert handwritten notes to text for easy reading, and send notes to others. Enter information in Notes There are several ways to enter information in a note.
Mail and Messaging 141 Notes • To select handwritten text, tap and hold next to the writing. As soon as dots appear, and before they form a complete circle, quickly drag across the writing. • If a letter crosses three ruled lines, it is treated as a drawing rather than text. To draw in a note 1. Tap Start > Programs > Notes. 2. In the note list, tap New. 3. To draw on the screen, use the stylus like a pen. Drawing on the screen 4. A selection box appears around your drawing. 5.
Mail and Messaging Record a voice note You can create a stand-alone recording (voice note) or you can add a recording to a note. To create a voice note 1. Tap Start > Programs > Notes. 2. Do one of the following: • To create a stand-alone recording, record from the note list. • To add a recording to a note, create or open a note. 3. If you do not see the Recording toolbar, tap Menu > View Recording Toolbar. 4. Tap the Record icon ( ) to begin recording. 5.
Chapter 8 Experiencing Multimedia 8.1 Using Camera 8.2 Using Pictures & Videos 8.
Experiencing Multimedia 8.1 Using Camera Taking photos and recording video clips along with audio are easy with your device’s built-in camera.
Experiencing Multimedia 145 the screen displays the active capture mode. To switch to other capture modes, do any of the following: • Tap • Press Navigation Control left or right. or on the screen. Current capture mode The available capture modes of the camera are as follows: • Photo: Captures standard still images. • Video: Captures video clips, with or without accompanying audio. • MMS Video: Captures video clips suitable for sending via MMS.
Experiencing Multimedia File formats supported Using the above capture modes, the camera in your device captures files in the following formats: Capture type Still image Video MMS Video Panorama / Sports / Burst Format JPEG MPEG-4 (.mp4) H.263 baseline (.3gp), MPEG-4 (.mp4) JPEG Camera controls Use the following device buttons and on-screen controls to take photos or video clips and to modify settings. The Camera and Enter buttons Press the Camera button on the device to open the Camera screen.
Experiencing Multimedia 147 On-screen controls and indicators 1 2 3 13 4 5 6 7 8 Video mode 9 10 11 12 Photo mode 14 16 15 Picture Theme mode 1 Mode Switching control. Tapping the left/right arrow ( the screen allows you to switch the capture mode. / ) on 2 Resolution. The resolution icon ( / / / / ) indicates the current resolution. Tap to toggle among the different resolutions. 3 Storage.
Experiencing Multimedia 4 Remaining information indicator. In Photo, Contacts Picture, Picture Theme, Panorama, Sports, and Burst modes, this shows the remaining, available shots of pictures based on current settings. In Video and MMS Video modes, this shows the remaining duration that can be recorded. While recording video, this shows the recorded duration. 5 Zoom control. Tapping the up/down arrow ( / ) or tapping / on the screen allows you to zoom in or zoom out. 6 Camera Settings.
Experiencing Multimedia 149 Still image capture modes While using Still Image capture modes, such as Photo, Contacts Picture, Picture Theme, Panorama, Sports, and Burst, you can capture still image(s) by pressing the Camera button on the device or the Enter button on the Navigation Control. Still images will be saved in JPEG format. While capturing an image in the Picture Theme capture mode, you can select a preset template. To view and select from different templates, tap on the Camera screen.
Experiencing Multimedia The Review screen After taking a still image or recording a video clip, you can view the image or video clip on the Review screen. In addition, you can tap the icons at the bottom of the Review screen to delete a captured image or video, send it via e-mail or MMS, and more. Review screen icons 1 2 3 4 5 Photo, Video, MMS Video, Panorama, and Picture Theme modes Contacts Picture mode 6 Sports and Burst modes 1 Back. Tap 2 Delete. Tap 3 Send.
Experiencing Multimedia 151 6 Browse. After you have taken photos in Sports or Burst mode, the total number of consecutive shots is shown in the lower right corner of the Review screen. Tap the up/down arrow ( ) to browse through the sequence of photos. To change the display duration of the Review screen 1. Tap to open the Camera Settings screen. 2. On the Camera Settings screen, tap then appears. . The Advanced menu 3.
Experiencing Multimedia Capture mode MMS Video Contacts Picture Picture Theme Panorama Sports Burst Note Capture size setting Zoom range Medium (176 x 144) 1.0x to 2.0x Small (128 x 96) 1.0x to 2.0x Large (640 x 480) 1.0x to 4.0x Medium (320 x 240) 1.0x to 8.0x Small (160 x 120) 1.0x to 8.0x Determined by the current template Depends on the size of the template currently loaded Large (640 x 480) 1.0x to 4.0x Medium (320 x 240) 1.0x to 8.0x Small (160 x 120) 1.0x to 8.
Experiencing Multimedia 153 The Camera Settings screen While capturing a still image or video clip using any capture modes, tap the Tool icon ( ) to access the Camera Settings screen. The Camera Settings screen allows you to configure the capture settings. Camera Settings screen in Photo mode When you tap the icons at the bottom of the Camera Settings screen, different menus will appear. Some menus and options may be available only in certain capture modes.
Experiencing Multimedia 3 3 Tap or press the Enter button to select a setting and close the submenu. Alternatively, press Navigation Control up/down to select a setting, then press Navigation Control left to close the submenu. For more information about the different menus and settings, see the succeeding sections. • • • Self-timer menu Self-timer. Select the Self-timer option for capturing images: Off, 2 seconds, or 10 seconds.
Experiencing Multimedia 155 • • • Flash Light menu Flash Light. Set this option to On to turn on the flash light (located at the back of your device) so that you can shoot photos or video clips in a dark-lit environment. This also allows the camera to give off a flash when taking photos. The flash flight is available for use in all capture modes except in Sports and Burst modes. Ambience menu White Balance. Select a white balance setting type such as Fluorescent, Night, etc. to suit your lighting environment.
Experiencing Multimedia Advanced menu Tap the left/right icon in this bar to switch between the menu pages in the Advanced menu. Alternatively, when using the Navigation Control buttons, keep pressing down until this bar is selected (bar becomes black in color). Press left/right to switch between the menu pages. • Capture Format. Select the desired file format. • Shutter Sound.
Experiencing Multimedia 157 • Review Duration. Set a time length for displaying the captured image/video on the Review screen before automatically saving it and returning to the live Camera screen. Select No Limit if you do not want to impose a time limit. Select No Review to immediately return to the live Camera screen after capturing. • Flicker Adjustment.
Experiencing Multimedia 1 3 4 5 2 1 In the submenu, tap one of the properties to adjust. Alternatively, press Navigation Control up/down to select a property. 2 To increase/decrease the value, tap the plus/minus icon or press Navigation Control left/right. The live Camera screen on the background immediately displays the effect of changes. 3 Tap to save the settings and close the submenu. 4 Tap to reset all properties to their default.
Experiencing Multimedia 159 For more information about copying files from your PC to your device, see ActiveSync Help on your PC. Note You can also copy pictures, GIF animation files, and video files from your PC to your device using a memory card. Insert the memory card into the memory card slot on your device, then copy the files from your PC to the folder you created on the memory card. To view pictures 1. Tap Start > Programs > Pictures & Videos.
Experiencing Multimedia 3. Tap to select a video and play it in Windows Media Player. To view slide shows You can view your pictures as a slide show on your device. Pictures are shown in full-screen view with 5-second intervals between slides. 1. Tap Start > Programs > Pictures & Videos. 2. Tap Menu > Play Slide Show. Note You can specify how pictures are scaled to optimize their display in a slide show. Tap Menu > Options, then tap Portrait Pictures or Landscape Pictures on the Slide Show tab.
Experiencing Multimedia 161 To edit a picture You can rotate, crop, and adjust the brightness and color contrast of your pictures. 1. Tap Start > Programs > Pictures & Videos. 2. Tap the picture you want to edit. 3. Tap Menu > Edit, and do any of the following: Note • To rotate a picture 90 degrees counterclockwise, tap Rotate. • To crop a picture, tap Menu > Crop. Next, tap and drag to select the area to crop. Tap inside the box to crop, or tap outside the box to cancel cropping.
Experiencing Multimedia 5. Enter the recipient name and subject, and tap Send. The message will be sent the next time you synchronize your device. Note Pictures and video clips are saved automatically before they are sent. To beam a picture or video clip You can beam a picture or video file to another mobile device using Infrared. 1. Tap Start > Programs > Pictures & Videos. 2. Select the picture or video file you want to beam. 3. Tap Menu > Beam. 4. Select a device to beam the file to. 5. Tap OK.
Experiencing Multimedia 163 8.3 Using Windows Media Player Mobile You can use Microsoft Windows Media Player 10 Mobile for Pocket PC to play digital audio and video files that are stored on your device or on a network, such as on a Web site. Using Windows Media Player, you can play both audio and video files. These are the following file formats that are supported by this version of Windows Media Player. Video File Formats Supported • • • • • Windows Media Video MPEG4 Simple Profile H.
Experiencing Multimedia About the controls The following are available controls on the Windows Media Player. This control Does this 1 Plays/Pauses a file. 2 3 4 5 2 3 45 1 6 7 8 9 6 7 8 9 Note Displays the video in full screen. Displays a Web site where you can find music and videos to play. Adjusts the playback progress of a selected file. Skips to the beginning of the current file or to the previous file. Skips to the next file. Decreases the volume level. Increases the volume level.
Experiencing Multimedia 165 About the screens and menus Windows Media Player has three primary screens: • Playback screen. The default screen that displays the playback controls (such as Play, Pause, Next, Previous, and Volume) and the video window. You can change the appearance of this screen by choosing a different skin. • Now Playing screen. The screen that displays the Now Playing playlist. This special playlist indicates the current file being played and any files that are “queued up” to play next.
Experiencing Multimedia Copy files to your device Use the latest version of the desktop Player (Windows Media Player 10 or later) to synchronize digital media files to your device (instead of dragging a file from a folder on your PC to a folder on your device, for example). Using the desktop Player ensures that licenses are copied with protected files. Always synchronize the files to a storage card that is inserted into your device.
Experiencing Multimedia 167 • In the rightmost pane, click the drop-down list and select Sync List. • In the Playlist which is the leftmost pane, select a desired playlist. • In the File List which is the middle pane, multi-select desired files then drag them to the Sync List. • Click the Start Sync button found at the bottom of the Sync List.
Experiencing Multimedia the screen), then tap the media storage that you want use, for example, Storage Card. 3. In most cases, Windows Media Player Mobile automatically updates the library. However, you can manually update the library to ensure that it contains new files that you recently copied to your device or storage card. Tap Menu > Update Library to manually update the library list. 4. Select a category (for example, My Music or My Playlists). 5.
Chapter 9 Using Other Applications 9.1 Word Mobile 9.2 Excel Mobile 9.3 Viewing Slide Shows with PowerPoint Mobile 9.4 Using ClearVue PDF 9.5 Using MIDlet Manager 9.6 Using ZIP 9.7 Using Voice Speed Dial 9.
Using Other Applications 9.1 Word Mobile Word Mobile is a streamlined version of Microsoft Word. Word documents created on your PC can be opened and edited on your device. You can also create and edit documents and templates in Word Mobile and save them as *.doc, *.rtf, *.txt, and *.dot files. You can have only one document open at a time. When you open a second document, the first one is saved and closed automatically. To create a Word file 1. In Word Mobile, tap New.
Using Other Applications 171 9.2 Excel Mobile Excel Mobile makes it easy for you to open and edit Excel workbooks and templates created on your PC. You can also create new workbooks and templates on your device. To create an Excel file 1. In Excel Mobile, tap New. You’ll see either a blank worksheet or template, depending on what you’ve selected as the default template. 2. Tap a cell to select it. Using the on-screen keyboard, enter your data then tap the Enter key. 3.
Using Other Applications 9.3 Viewing Slide Shows with PowerPoint Mobile With PowerPoint Mobile, you can open and view slide show presentations created on your PC. Slide shows in *.ppt and *.pps format created using PowerPoint '97 and later can be viewed in PowerPoint Mobile. Many presentation elements built into the slide shows such as slide transitions and animations will play back on the device. If the presentation is set up as a timed slide show, one slide will advance to the next automatically.
Using Other Applications 173 9.4 Using ClearVue PDF ClearVue PDF allows you to open and view Portable Document Format (PDF) files. These files usually have a *.pdf file extension. To open a PDF file on your device 1. Tap Start > Programs > ClearVue PDF. 2. Tap File > Open to view a list of PDF files on your device. 3. Tap the file you want to view.
Using Other Applications 9.5 Using MIDlet Manager MIDlets are Java applications that can run on mobile devices. Your device supports Java 2 Micro Edition, J2ME. The MIDlet Manager allows you to download Java applications, such as games and tools that are specifically designed for mobile devices. Although some Java applications and games have already been installed on your device, the Java MIDlet Manager gives you the flexibility of installing and managing additional J2ME applications from the Internet.
Using Other Applications 175 To run MIDlets on your device 1. Tap Start > Programs > MIDlet Manager. 2. Tap a MIDlet to run. To view the MIDlets currently running • Tap the down arrow on the top left of the MIDlet Manager screen, then tap Running. Note To view the most recently used MIDlets, tap Show > Recent. To stop running a MIDlet 1. Tap the down arrow on the top left of the MIDlet Manager screen, then tap Running. 2. Tap and hold a MIDlet on the Running MIDlets screen, and tap Stop.
Using Other Applications To change the display name of a MIDlet 1. Tap and hold a MIDlet, and tap Rename. 2. Enter a new name for the MIDlet, then tap OK. Note You cannot change the name of a MIDlet suite. To uninstall a MIDlet/MIDlet suite Before you uninstall a MIDlet/MIDlet suite, make sure that it is not running. 1. Tap and hold the MIDlet/MIDlet suite, and tap Uninstall. 2. Tap OK to confirm.
Using Other Applications 177 Security Option Description Net Access Determines whether a MIDlet/MIDlet suite can access the Internet. Local Connectivity Enables a MIDlet/MIDlet suite to access services, such as infrared and Bluetooth. App Auto Run Enables a MIDlet/MIDlet suite to run at specified times, or any time. Messaging Determines whether a MIDlet/MIDlet suite can send and/or receive SMS messages. Multimedia Recording Enables a MIDlet/MIDlet suite to record sounds and images.
Using Other Applications • Double-tap a file. Note You cannot select multiple ZIP files. 2. The files contained in the zip file are then displayed. Select files by doing one of the following: • Tap to select a file. • To select several files, tap Action and make sure MultiSelect Mode selected. Select files by tapping each file. (Tap a selected file to deselect it). • To select all files, tap Action > Select All. 3. Tap Action > Extract.
Using Other Applications 179 4. Choose a folder in which files will be extracted to, then tap Extract. To create a zip archive 1. Tap File > New Archive. 2. On the Save As screen, enter a zip file name and choose a folder in which to save the zip file. You can also choose whether the zip file will be saved on the device’s main memory or a storage card. 3. Tap Save. 4. Tap Action > Add. 5. Double-tap the folder that contains the files you want to archive. 6.
Using Other Applications 9.7 Using Voice Speed Dial You can record voice tags so that you can dial a phone number or launch programs simply by speaking a word. Create a voice tag for a phone number 1. Tap Start > Contacts to open the Contacts list. 2. Do one of the following: • Tap and hold the desired contact, then tap Add Voice Tag. • Select the desired contact, then tap Menu > Add Voice Tag. • Tap the desired contact to open the contact’s detailed screen, then tap Menu > Add Voice Tag. 3.
Using Other Applications 181 Tip To ensure voice recognition accuracy, please record your voice in a quiet place. Create a voice tag for a program 1. Tap Start > Settings > Personal tab > Voice Speed Dial. 2. The Application tab displays a list of all installed programs on your device. The procedure for creating a voice tag for a program is the same as the procedure for creating a voice tag for a phone number. 3.
Using Other Applications 9.8 Using PTT (Push to Talk) PTT (Push to talk) provides a “walkie-talkie” like feature for the mobile phone user, which is a half-duplex communication service that allows the user to instantly talk to the other user(s) one-to-one or one-to-many by simply pressing one button on his/her regular cellular phone. To initialize PTT Service 1. Press the PTT button on the device or tap Start > Programs > Push to Talk. 2. Tap Yes while you are asked to initialize PTT service. 3.
Using Other Applications 183 Control Description PTT Contacts Tap to open the PTT Contact screen. Add Contacts Tap to open the PTT New Contact screen, which allows you to add a new contact. Add Croup Tap to open the PTT New Group screen, which allows you to add a new group. Set Your Name Tap to open the Set Your Name screen, where you can change your user name. Auto Accept On/Off Tap to enable/disable the “auto accept invitation” function. PTT is on/off Tap to log in/out the PTT service.
Using Other Applications Group PTT To create a group 1. Tap Add Group on the PTT Main Menu or tap Menu > Add Group on the PTT Contact screen. 2. On the PTT New Group screen, enter the group name and tap OK. 3. Select the members from the list to add them to this group (the selected member will be marked with a “check mark”). 4. Once you are finished, tap Done. The group invitation will be sent to each member in the group, and the “Invitation in Progress” icon appears on the screen. 5.
Using Other Applications 185 Convert to Cellular During a PTT call, the call originator can upgrades the PTT call to a cellular call by tapping the Convert to Cellular button on the PTT call screen. If the PTT call originator upgrade the PTT call to a cellular call, the other members will hear a notification sound indicating the call has been convert to a cellular call. They must tap the Join Cellular button or press the PTT button to be able to speak on the call.
Using Other Applications To set up Contact Alert The Contact Alert function allows you to be alerted when a particular contact has changed his/her status; for example, from Unavailable to Available. 1. On the PTT Contact screen, tap Menu > My Availability > Contact Alert. 2. Select the contact that you would like to receive an alert from, telling you when they become available. 3. Tap OK. Send Call Me Alert User can highlight an online individual contact and send Call Me Alert to him/her.
Using Other Applications 187 Voice Message for Quick Group 1. On the PTT Contact screen, select an available contact and tap Menu > Quick Group to open the PTT Quick Group screen. 2. Select the desired contacts then tap Menu > Voice Message. 3. Press and hold the PTT button to start recording your message. 4. Release the PTT button when you are finished speaking. The message will be sent to the quick group. Voice Message for Dynamic Group 1.
Using Other Applications SMS/MMS for Dynamic Group 1. On the PTT Contact screen, select available contacts and tap Menu > Send Message > SMS or MMS. 2. Compose your message and tap Send when completed.
Appendix A.1 Regulatory Notices A.2 PC Requirement to Run ActiveSync 4.x A.
Appendix A.1 Regulatory Notices Regulatory Agency IDs For regulatory identification purposes, your product is assigned a model number of HERM100. To ensure continued reliable and safe operation of your device, use only the accessories listed below with your HERM100. The Battery Pack has been assigned a model number of PA16A, HERM160 or HERM161. This product is intended for use with a certified Class 2 Limited Power Source, rated 5 Volts DC, maximum 1 Amp power supply unit.
Appendix 191 and portable radio and ancillary equipment of digital cellular radio telecommunications systems (GSM and DCS). • ETSI EN 301 489-17 Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM); ElectroMagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standard for radio equipment and services; Part 17: Specific conditions for 2.4 GHz wideband transmission systems and 5 GHz high performance RLAN equipment.
Appendix This equipment may be operated in: AT BE BG CH CY CZ DE DK EE ES FI FR GB GR HU IE IT IS LI LT LU LV MT NL NO PL PT RO SE SI SK TR Federal Communications Commission Notice This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Appendix 193 Modifications The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to the device that are not expressly approved by High Tech Computer Corp. may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Safety Precautions for RF Exposure Tests for SAR are conducted using standard operating positions specified by the FCC with the phone transmitting at its highest certified power level in all tested frequency bands.
Appendix Telecommunications & Internet Association (TIA) safety information Pacemakers The Health Industry Manufacturers Association recommends that a minimum separation of six inches be maintained between a handheld wireless phone and a pacemaker to avoid potential interference with the pacemaker. These recommendations are consistent with the independent research by and recommendations of Wireless Technology Research.
Appendix 195 WEEE Notice The Directive on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE), which entered into force as European law on 13th February 2003, resulted in a major change in the treatment of electrical equipment at end-of-life. The purpose of this Directive is, as a first priority, the prevention of WEEE, and in addition, to promote the reuse, recycling and other forms of recovery of such wastes so as to reduce disposal.
Appendix A.2 PC Requirement to Run ActiveSync 4.x To connect your device to the PC, you must have Microsoft® ActiveSync® program installed on your PC. ActiveSync 4.
Appendix 197 A.3 Specifications System Information Processor 400MHz Samsung stacked CPU Memory ROM : 128 MB RAM : 64 MB SDRAM Operating System Windows Mobile™ Version 5.0 Power Battery Rechargeable Lithium-ion polymer battery, 1350 mAh Charging Time 3 hours Battery Life (estimates) Standby time: up to 200 hours for GSM; 180 ~ 250 hours for UMTS/HSDPA. Talk time (Screen off): 4 ~ 5 hours for GSM; 2 ~ 4 hours for UMTS.
Appendix Camera Module Type 2 Megapixel color CMOS camera with adjustable lens for normal and macro shooting, and with flash light Resolution Photo: 1600x1200, 1280x1024 (SXGA), 640x480 (VGA), 320x240 (QVGA), 160x120 (QQVGA) Video: 352x288 (CIF), 320x240 (QVGA), 176x144 (QCIF), 128x96 Digital Zoom Up to 8x Controls and Lights Navigation Buttons • 5-way Navigation Control • Five program buttons : Messaging, Internet Explorer, Camera, Comm Manager, PTT (PushTo-Talk) • Two phone functions : Talk and
Appendix 199 Audio Audio Controller AGC Microphone/ Speaker Built-in/Dual, Hands-free Headphone AMR/AAC/WAV/WMA/MP3 codec Connections Infrared IrDA SIR I/O Port mini-USB (for USB, serial, audio, and power connections) Car Antenna Connector External connector for WCDMA, GSM and EDGE Wireless Connection Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
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Index A About licenses and protected media 165 ActiveSync - Comm Manager 91 - install and set up 54 - overview 25 - synchronize 58 Add and remove programs 75 Add attachment to message 113 Alarm 70 Answer/end a call 44 Appointment search 38 Assign pictures to contacts 162 Assign programs or shortcuts to hardware buttons 71 Attachments 113 B Backlight 73 Back up files 78 Battery - battery information 18 - charge battery 19 - check battery power 19 - save battery power 73, 102 Beam - via Bluetooth 96 - v
Index 203 Contacts search 38 Cookies 90 Copy - contacts to SIM card 135 - files between device and PC 78 - files to storage card 78 - media files from PC to device 166 - pictures and video clips from PC to device 158 - SIM contacts to device 135 Customize - Start menu 69 - Today screen 68 D Delete pictures and videos 160 Dial-up to ISP 86 Digitally sign messages 65, 115 Digital Rights Management (DRM) 165 Digital signature - verify 116 Dimensions and weight 199 Direct Push 60, 91 Disconnect data services 91 D
Index H M Hard reset 82 Help 25 Help search 38 Home page (Internet Explorer) 88 Mail search 38 Make call - from Call History 43 - from Contacts 42 - from Phone program 42 - from SIM Manager 44 - from Speed Dial 43 MEdia Net 88 Media synchronization settings 63 Memory 76, 199 Message folders 116 Messaging - IMAP4 109 - MMS 124 - Outlook e-mail 108 - overview 25 - POP3 109 - SMS 111 - Xpress Mail 11 I IMAP4 109 Infrared (IR) - beam picture or video 162 - synchronize 62 Input methods - Block Recognize
Index 205 N Network card 87 Notes 25, 38, 140 Notes search 38 Now Playing screen (Windows Media Player Mobile) 165 O Open PDF file 175 Outlook e-mail 108 Owner information 81 P Panorama capture mode 145 Password 80 PDF 175 Personal and system settings 71 Phone 26, 40, 42 Phone network settings 74 Phone services 74 Phone settings 73 Pictures & Videos - assign pictures to contacts 162 - delete 160 - edit picture 161 - file formats 158 - overview 26 - play GIF animation 159 - play videos 159 - sort 160 - vie
Index - Tasks 26, 138 - Terminal Services Client 26, 105 - Voice Speed Dial 26, 182 - Windows Media Player Mobile 26, 163 - Word Mobile 26, 172 - ZIP 26, 179 PTT (Push to Talk) 184 PTT button 15 Put call on hold 49 R RealPlayer 169 Receive call 44 Receive messages 111 Record voice note 142 Regulatory notices 192 Reply message 112 Reply MMS 130 Reset - hard reset 81 - soft reset 81 Review screen (Camera) 150 Ringer 91 Ring tone 73 Ring type 74 S SAPSettings - overview 26 - set up SAP 51 Save picture fr
Index 207 - Remove Programs 28 - Screen 28 Set picture as Today screen background 161 SIM card 18 SIM Manager - copy contacts to SIM card 135 - copy SIM contacts to device 135 - create SIM contact 134 - make call 44 - overview 26 Sliding Keyboard 32 Smart Dialing 45 SMS 111 Soft reset 82 Sounds & Notifications 72 Speakerphone 49 Specifications 199 Speed Dial 43 Sports capture mode 145 Start menu 69 Still image capture modes 149 STK (SIM Tool Kit) Service 26 Storage card - check available space 76 - copy file
Index Voice call 42 Voice note 142 Voice Speed Dial - create voice tags 182 - overview 26, 182 Voice tags - create for phone numbers 182 - create for programs 183 - use 183 Volume 41 W Web pages - layout 89 - text size 89 Wi-Fi 91, 100 Windows Media Player Mobile - file formats 163 - menus 165 - overview 26 - troubleshoot 168 Word Mobile 26, 172 X Xpress Mail 118 Z ZIP - create archive 181 - open zip file and extract files 179 - overview 26, 179 Zoom (Camera) 151
