User’s Manual User’s Manual
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Table of Contents Preface ................................................................................................ vii 1 Getting Started ...........................................................................1-1 1.1 Identifying Hardware Components.......................................1-1 Front Components ...............................................................1-1 Back Components................................................................1-3 Left-Side Components ....................
Landscape View...................................................................2-5 Navigation Bar and Toolbar .................................................2-5 Running Programs ...............................................................2-6 Shortcut Menus ....................................................................2-7 Notifications..........................................................................2-7 Entering Information.............................................................
Adding an Entry to Contacts Using Call History................. 3-18 3.6 Using Speed Dial ...............................................................3-19 Creating a Speed Dial Entry...............................................3-19 Editing a Speed Dial Entry .................................................3-20 Deleting a Speed Dial Entry ...............................................3-20 3.7 Sending Text Messages from Phone .................................3-21 Using Speed Dial ......................
5.2 Contacts: Tracking Friends and Colleagues ........................5-4 Creating a Contact ...............................................................5-5 Using the Contacts Summary Screen ..................................5-6 5.3 Tasks: Keeping a To Do List ................................................5-7 Creating a Task....................................................................5-8 Using the Tasks Summary Screen.......................................5-9 5.
6.8 6.9 6.10 6.11 6.12 Recording Video Clips........................................................6-15 Camera Settings ................................................................6-16 Pictures & Videos...............................................................6-17 Viewing Pictures and Launching Video Clips.....................6-17 Calculator ...........................................................................6-19 Modem Link..................................................................
.7 Taking Care of Your A701....................................................8-8 General Guidelines ..............................................................8-8 Phone Guidelines.................................................................8-9 Travel Guidelines .................................................................8-9 A Regulatory Information............................................................. A-1 A.1 Regulations Statements .....................................................
Preface Welcome Congratulations on purchasing A701 with the phone and GPS features. A701 is a Microsoft® Windows Mobile™ Version 5.0-based device. Due to the size and capabilities of the device, you can keep your most important business and personal information up-to-date and close at hand. Microsoft ActiveSync® increases the power of your A701 by allowing you to synchronize the information on your desktop computer or Microsoft Exchange Server with A701. Your A701 is more than a Pocket PC and mobile phone.
Where to Find Information If you cannot find information in this manual, refer to the following table to acquire the specific information: For information on See this source First time startup A701 Quick Start Guide Using the phone function Chapter 3 of this manual Using the programs on the Bonus CD A701 Application Manual on the Bonus CD Microsoft ActiveSync Section 6.
1 Getting Started This chapter introduces you to the external components of your A701, and guides you through the process of setting up your A701 for use. 1.1 Identifying Hardware Components The illustrations below introduce you to the various buttons, connectors, ports and features of your A701.
Ref Component Charge Indicator Description Glowing in red indicates that battery charging is in progress. Glowing in green indicates that the battery is fully charged. Flashing in green indicates that A701 is inside the mobile phone network. Notification Indicator Flashing in red informs you of scheduled appointments, alarms and reminders. Flashing in blue indicates that Bluetooth is turned on. Earpiece Serves as the phone earpiece during a call. Touch Screen Displays the output of your A701.
Back Components Ref Component Description Car Antenna Connector This connector (under rubber dust cover) allows use of an optional external antenna with magnetic mount, which may be positioned on top of the car for better signal reception in areas with poor reception. Speaker Sends out music, sounds and voice. Back Cover Inside is the rechargeable battery that serves as the internal power source for your A701. You can recharge the battery by connecting to AC power.
Left-Side Components Ref Component Description Volume Control Adjusts the volume by pressing the upper or lower button. Pressing the Volume control can immediately silence the ring of an incoming call. Pressing the Volume down button for 6 seconds enables you to send emergency text messages to your pre-defined recipients. (See “Location Call” in section 6.12 for information.) Car Holder Slot Getting Started Secures the car holder.
Right-Side Components Ref Component Description Reset Button Restarts your A701. SD/MMC Slot Accepts an optional SD (Secure Digital) or MMC (MultiMediaCard) storage card for removable storage, or SD IO wireless network card for the network connection. Headphone Connector Connects to a pair of stereo headphones. Camera Button Starts the camera program to take pictures or record video clips.
Top Components Ref Component Description GPS Antenna Receives signals from the GPS satellites overhead. Lanyard Eyelet Lanyard attaches to this opening. Bottom Components Ref Component Description Mini-USB Connector Connects to the AC adapter or USB cable. Stylus Tap on the touch screen to make selections and enter information. Pull the stylus out of its slot to use and store it in the slot when not in use.
1.2 Installing the SIM Card and Battery After applying for an account with a mobile phone service provider, you will be provided a SIM (Subscriber Identification Module) card. This card contains your mobile phone account details, contacts that can be stored and any additional services to which you have subscribed. You must install a SIM card before you can use the phone feature. 1. Slide the back cover and remove it from A701. 2.
1.3 Charging the Battery Fully charge the battery before starting to use your A701 for the first time. When charging the battery for the very first time, charge it for at least 8 hours. 1. Plug the converter to the AC adapter ( ). 2. Connect the DC end of the AC adapter to the Mini-USB connector on the bottom of your A701 ( ), and plug the other end of the AC adapter into a wall outlet ( ). Charge indicator Converter 3. The charge indicator glows in red when charging is in progress.
1.4 Turning A701 On and Off The on and off of A701 is controlled by the End button. Turning On for the First Time 1. Make sure that A701 is connected to AC power or the battery has power. 2. Press the End button for 3 seconds to turn on A701. The backlight of the keypad will glow, and the setup wizard will appear on the screen. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup wizard.
Entering the Suspend Mode By default, your A701 will automatically suspend after 1 minute of inactivity when operating on battery power. You can press the End button to resume A701. A701 will not automatically suspend when it is connected to AC power for charging or to the desktop computer for synchronization. To make A701 enter the suspend mode, press and hold the End button for 3 seconds until the Quick List appears, and then tap Sleep.
1.5 Installing Microsoft ActiveSync You can use Microsoft ActiveSync technology to synchronize information on your desktop computer and/or a Microsoft Exchange Server with the information on your A701. ActiveSync compares the information on your A701 with the information on the desktop computer and/or the server and updates all locations, keeping you up-to-date with the most recent information. ActiveSync is already installed on your A701. You need to install ActiveSync on your desktop computer.
To PC 8. The “Add New Hardware Wizard” should automatically install the USB driver. (If you need to specify the location of the driver, click Browse and select the CD-ROM drive containing the Getting Started Disc.) 9. Follow the on-screen instructions to establish a partnership and synchronize your A701 with your desktop computer. 10. Click Next on the “Program Installation Status” screen. 11. Click Finish.
1.6 Using Your A701 in a Vehicle Using the Car Holder Your car holder consists of a bracket and an arm stand. Follow this procedure to mount your A701 in a car: 1. Assemble the bracket and the arm stand. 2. Clean the windshield where you will apply the suction cup. 3. Attach the suction cup to the windshield and push in the locking tab to secure the suction cup. 4. Carefully fit your A701 into the bracket. 5. Turn the rotate wheel at the top of the arm stand clockwise to loosen it.
Connecting the Car Charger CAUTION: To protect your device against sudden surges in current, connect the car charger only after the car engine has been started. The car charger supplies power to your A701. Connect one end of the car charger to the power connector of your A701 and the other end to the cigarette lighter in the car.
1.7 Expanding Your A701 Using a SD/MMC Card Your A701 has a SD/MMC slot where you can insert an optional SD or MMC storage card, or SD IO wireless network card. With the removable memory, you can store or backup your data and exchange data with other devices. To use a SD/MMC card, insert it into the slot, with the connector pointing to the slot and its label facing the front of your A701. Follow the instructions supplied with the card for more information.
2 Basic Skills This chapter familiarizes you with the basic operations of your A701 such as using the stylus, navigation pad, Today screen, menus, and programs. You will also know how to enter information and lock your A701. 2.1 Using the Stylus Use the stylus to navigate and select objects on the screen. Pull the stylus out of the slot and extend it for ease of use. Store it in the slot when not in use. Tap Touch the screen once with the stylus to open items and select options.
2.2 Using the Navigation Pad With the navigation pad, you can move up, down, left and right within a menu. This is particularly useful for one-hand operation. To move in a direction, simply press the button of the corresponding direction. To activate the selected item, press the center button. Up Right Left Down 2.3 Today Screen When you turn on your A701 for the first time each day, you will see the Today screen. The Today screen is accessible from anywhere by tapping and then Today.
Quick Launch Bar You can use the Quick Launch Bar on the Today screen to quickly switch to specific programs. By default, you can use the Quick Launch Bar to access the following programs: Mio Menu (See the next section.) Pictures & Videos (See section 6.8.) Notes (See section 5.4.) Call History (See section 3.5.) Internet Explorer (The program will access the Mio-tech Online web site by default. See section 7.1 for information on connections.) On the Quick Launch Bar, Mio Menu is not an adjustable item.
Mio Menu You can access the Mio Menu by tapping the Bar. button on the Quick Launch Tap to exit the Mio Menu. Name of the selected program Selected program Right soft key Left soft key The central area on the Mio Menu displays the program icons. The selected program icon is highlighted by a white cloud underneath, and its program name is displayed at the top of the screen. When tapping an icon, you can start a program, or open a folder to access its content.
Landscape View You can use your A701 in a landscape manner. To change the screen view, do one of the following: Tap Settings System Screen, and select Landscape (right-handed) or Landscape (left-handed). Tap ok to save your setting. On the Today screen or the Mio Menu, tap the corner. icon on the lower-right 2.4 Navigation Bar and Toolbar The Navigation bar is located at the top of the screen. It displays the active program and current time and allows you to switch programs and close screens.
Use the toolbar at the bottom of the screen to perform tasks in programs. The toolbar includes a left soft key, a right soft key, and the Input panel button in between. The right soft key is usually Menu while the left soft key varies with programs. An example of the toolbar: Left Soft Key Right Soft Key Input panel button 2.5 Running Programs You can switch from one program to another without closing any program. To run a program, tap from the Start menu.
2.6 Shortcut Menus With shortcut menus, you can quickly choose an action for an item. For example, you can use the shortcut menu in the contact list to quickly delete a contact, make a copy of a contact or send an e-mail message to a contact. The actions in the shortcut menus vary from program to program. To access a shortcut menu, tap and hold the stylus on the name of the item that you want to perform the action on. When the menu appears, lift the stylus and tap the action you want to perform.
2.8 Entering Information You have several options for entering new information: Use the Input panel to enter typed text, either by using the on-screen keyboard or other input methods. Write directly on the screen. Draw pictures on the screen. Speak into the microphone to record a message. Entering Text Using the Input Panel Use the Input panel to enter information in any program on your A701. You can type using the on-screen keyboard, Block Recognizer, Letter Recognizer or Transcriber.
Tap here if this is the right word. NOTE: To change word suggestion options, such as the number of words suggested at Settings Personal Input Word Completion. one time, tap Block Recognizer With Block Recognizer, you can use the stylus to input characters using strokes that are similar to the Palm™ Graffiti® method. To type with Block Recognizer: 1. Tap the arrow next to the Input panel button and then tap Block Recognizer. 2. Write a letter in the box.
Letter Recognizer With Letter Recognizer, you can write letters using the stylus just as you would use a pen on paper. To type with Letter Recognizer: 1. Tap the arrow next to the Input panel button and then tap Letter Recognizer. 2. Write a letter in the box. When you write a letter, it is converted to typed text that appears on the screen. For specific instructions on using Letter Recognizer, open Letter Recognizer and then tap the question mark next to the writing area.
Writing To write on the screen, tap Menu Draw to switch to the drawing mode. This action displays lines on the screen to help you write. NOTE: Not all programs support the drawing mode. Editing Your Writing If you want to edit or format writing, you must first select the writing and then edit it. 1. Tap and hold the stylus next to the text you want to select until the insertion point appears. Without lifting, drag the stylus across the text you want to select. 2.
Converting Your Writing to Text 1. If you want to convert only certain words, select them before going to the next step. 2. To convert writing to text, tap Menu Tools Recognize or tap and hold the selected words and then tap Recognize on the shortcut menu. Your writing is turned into text. If a word is not recognized, it is left as writing. Select the text you want to convert and tap Recognize on the shortcut menu. The writing is turned into text.
Tap to return to your original writing. Or, tap the word you want to use. Some tips for getting good recognition are listed below: Write neatly. Write on the lines and draw descenders below the line. Write the cross of the “t” and apostrophes below the top line so that they are not confused with the word above. Write periods and commas above the line. For better recognition, use Menu 300%. Zoom to increase the zoom level to Write the letters of a word close together and leave big gaps between words.
Creating a Drawing 1. Tap Menu command. Draw to enable drawing mode. A check (√) appears before the 2. To create a drawing, cross three ruled lines on your first stroke. A drawing box appears. 3. Subsequent strokes in or touching the drawing box become part of the drawing. Drawings that do not cross three ruled lines will be treated as writing. The drawing box indicates the boundaries of the drawing. NOTE: You may want to change the zoom level so that you can more easily work on or view your drawing.
Recording a Message In any program where you can write or draw on the screen, you can also quickly capture thoughts, reminders and phone numbers by recording a message. In the Notes program, you can either create a stand-alone recording or include a recording in a written note. If you want to include the recording in a note, open the note first. In the Messaging program, you can add a recording to an e-mail message. To create a recording: 1. Hold A701’s microphone near your mouth or other source of sound.
Recording Formats Your A701 supports several formats for voice notes. The formats vary in both the quality of the recording and the size of the sound file. When selecting a recording format, you should consider the quality you need as well as how much storage memory the recording will use on your A701. Not all recording formats are compatible with other software or computers.
Using My Text When using Messaging or MSN Messenger, use My Text to quickly insert preset or frequently used messages into the text entry area. To insert a message, tap Menu My Text and then tap a message. Tap to select a prewritten message. NOTE: After inserting a My Text message, you can add text to it before you send the message. To edit a My Text message, tap Menu My Text Edit My Text Messages. Select the message you wish to edit and make desired changes.
2.9 Securing Your A701 You can customize the level of security you want to have on A701 by locking the keypad, the entire device, or the phone. Locking the Keypad The keypad lock turns off the keypad functionality. This is a helpful feature if, for example, A701 is turned on and in your pocket, and you want to prevent accidental keypresses and unintentional phone calls. To lock the keypad: Tap Device unlocked on the Today screen.
Locking the Device Locking your A701 prevents access to personal data. You can help keep your data more secure by requiring a password every time A701 is turned on. 1. Tap Settings Personal Password. 2. Tap to select Prompt if device unused for, and in the box to the right select a desired period of time. 3. Select the password type: Simple 4 digit or Strong alphanumeric. 4. Under Password, enter the password you want to use to access A701 when it is locked. Confirm the password, if necessary. 5.
Locking the Phone You can protect your phone from unauthorized use by assigning a type of password called a PIN (personal identification number). Your first PIN will be given to you by your mobile phone service provider. 1. Tap Phone Menu Options. 2. On the Phone tab, tap to select Require PIN when phone is use. 3. Enter the PIN, and tap Enter. 4. To change the PIN at any time, tap Change PIN. 5. Tap ok to save the setting. NOTE: Emergency calls can be placed at any time without requiring a PIN.
3 Using the Phone This chapter explains how to make and receive phone calls, track your calls, manage your calls and phone numbers more efficiently, and how to customize the phone functions. 3.1 About Your Phone Your A701 includes an integrated GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications) / GPRS (general packet radio service) phone. The integrated phone in A701 can also be used to connect your A701 to an ISP or work network so you can browse the Web and read e-mail.
Phone Features Your A701 includes an application program called Microsoft Phone. This program provides an on-screen phone keypad where you can perform all the phone operations. The phone features of your A701 are identified as below. Earpiece Volume Control End Button Talk Button Headphone Connector Mouthpiece 3.2 Turning On and Off the Phone Function You turn the phone on or off independently of the device. The phone is turned on by default.
Turning On the Phone 1. Tap when using any program. 2. Tap Turn off flight mode. Starting Microsoft Phone Start Phone by tapping A701. Phone or pressing the Talk button on your The Phone keypad appears on the screen. From this keypad, you can make calls, access Call History, Speed Dial and Phone Settings. You can use other programs on you A701 during a call. To quickly switch back to the Phone keypad, tap on the navigation bar or press the Talk button.
Icon Meaning Description New message Tap this icon to view unread messages. Missing SIM card This icon indicates that no SIM card is installed and you cannot use the phone function. 3.3 Basic Phone Operations Making a Call There are several ways you can make a call. The easiest way is to dial the phone number on the Phone keypad. Dialing a Call A Smart Predictive Text (SPT) feature has been incorporated into Microsoft Phone to help you quickly find contact matches.
When you see the name of the person to call listed on the screen, tap it to access the contact information, tap the number to call, and then press the Talk button on your A701 to make the call. Matching contacts Tap to see more matches. NOTE: (Backspace) button to erase If you tap a wrong number, you can tap the individual numbers one at a time, or you can delete all the numbers that have been (Backspace) button.
Making a Call from Contacts Microsoft Contacts displays your contact information stored both in A701’s memory and your SIM card. Contacts, or tap the Contacts soft key on the Today screen. 1. Tap 2. Do one of the following to call someone from the contact list: Tap the contact to call. Then tap the number to call; or move to the number to call and then tap the Call soft key or press Talk button. the Tap and hold the contact to call, and then tap the number to call on the shortcut menu.
Making a Call from the Call History List The Call History list displays the calls you made, received, and missed. 1. Access the Phone keypad by tapping Phone or pressing the Talk button on your A701. 2. Tap Call History on the Phone keypad. 4. Do one of the following to call someone from the Call History list: Move to the number to call and then tap Talk the Call soft key or press the button. Tap and hold the contact to call, and then tap Call on the shortcut menu.
Tap and hold the contact to call, and then tap Call on the shortcut menu. NOTE: SIM Manager can also display the text messages stored on your SIM card. Making a Call from a Hyperlink When you see an underlined phone number presented as a hyperlink in an e-mail message, you can use the hyperlink to make a call. 1. Tap the hyperlink phone number. 2. Tap Yes to make a call.
Answering a Call When an incoming call is received, your A701 rings or vibrates according to the options you have set for the phone. The name and number of the caller are displayed on the pop-up window. If the name of the caller is not in your contact list, only the caller’s phone number is displayed. To answer an incoming call, tap Answer on the Talk button. pop-up window or press the You can use other programs on A701 during a call. To quickly switch back to Phone, press the Talk button or tap Phone.
Ending a Call To end a call, tap on the Phone keypad or press the End button. Managing More than One Call During a call, you can make or take a second call while putting the current call on hold. Then, you can choose to swap between the two callers or set up a conference call between all three parties. NOTE: You may need to register for the “call waiting” service with your service provider and set your A701 accordingly.
3. To end the second call and go back to the first, tap or press the End button. Rejecting the Second Call To reject the second call and keep your current call in progress, tap Ignore. Note End button; doing so will end the current call. not to press the Holding a Call to Make a Second Call 1. During a call, tap on the Phone keypad to place the first call on hold. 2. Tap the Keypad soft key.
3. Dial a second number and tap or Talk button to connect. Wait for press the it to be picked up. 4. To end the second call and go back to the first, tap or press the End button. Swapping between Calls When you have put a call on hold and made or taken another call as described earlier, you can swap between the two calls by tapping . Setting up a Conference Call 1.
3. If you want to talk to one of the parties privately during the call, tap the Menu soft key Private. Select a number, and tap Private. To include everyone in the call again, tap the Menu soft key Conference. Adjusting the Phone Volume To adjust the volume during a call, tap the icon on the navigation bar to select a volume level, or use the Volume control on the side of A701. CAUTION: Never raise the sound volume level too high when using earphones.
Muting a Call During a call, you can mute your microphone so that the person with whom you are speaking cannot hear you, but you can still hear him or her. This is useful if, for example, you do not want the other person to hear a conversation or background noise on your side of the call. On the Phone keypad, tap to turn on the mute function. The will appear on the upper-right corner. To turn off the mute function, tap .
In-call Options While a call is in progress, you can tap the Menu soft key to access menu commands for common tasks. The following table shows the commands available when a call is in progress. Some of these commands are available only when multiple calls are in progress or during a conference call. Item Description Hold Puts the active call on hold. Unhold Activates the call on hold.
3.4 Taking a Note During a Call You can take a note during a call. 1. Tap the button. 2. Enter your note and tap ok. To access a note you created during a call: 1. Access the Phone keypad by tapping Phone or pressing the Talk button on your A701. 2. Tap Call History on the Phone keypad. 3. The icon indicates that the phone call entry contains a note. Tap and hold the name or number for that entry, and tap View Note on the shortcut menu. You can also tap Programs access the note in the Calls folder.
3.5 Using Call History Call History provides the time and duration of all incoming, outgoing, and missed calls, and a summary of total calls. Call History also provides easy access to any notes taken during a call. To access Call History: 1. Access the Phone keypad by tapping button on your A701. 2. Tap the Phone or pressing the Talk button on the Phone keypad. NOTE: To clear the entire Call History, tap the Menu soft key Delete All Calls.
Managing Call History You can tap the Menu soft key manage Call History. Call Timers to All Calls displays the statistics, including total number of calls and total time. The All Calls counter cannot be reset. Recent Calls displays the total number of calls and total time since last time the call history was reset. To delete Call History items older than a specific amount of time, select a time period under Delete call history items older than.
3.6 Using Speed Dial You can create speed dials for frequently-called phone numbers so you can dial a number with a single tap. Speed dials can only be created for numbers stored in Contacts. Your A701 has incorporated the photo ID feature into the speed dial function. You can easily locate the speed dial entry of the desired contact by the assigned picture. Creating a Speed Dial Entry 1. Access the Phone keypad by tapping Phone or pressing the Talk button on your A701. 2.
Editing a Speed Dial Entry 1. Access the Phone keypad by tapping Phone or pressing the Talk button on your A701. 2. Tap the button on the Phone keypad. 3. Tap and hold the entry you wish to edit, and tap Edit on the shortcut menu. You can change the assigned phone number or picture for the contact. 4. When the editing is completed, tap the ok soft key. Deleting a Speed Dial Entry 1. Access the Phone keypad by tapping button on your A701. 2.
3.7 Sending Text Messages from Phone Using Speed Dial 1. Access the Phone keypad by tapping Phone or pressing the Talk button on your A701. 2. Tap on the Phone keypad. 3. Tap and hold the entry you wish to send a text message, and tap Send Text Message on the shortcut menu. 4. Enter your message, and then tap the Send soft key. Using the Phone Keypad 1. Access the Phone keypad by tapping Phone or pressing the Talk button on your A701. 2. Tap the desired mobile phone number on the .
3.8 Managing Phone Numbers Phone numbers can be stored in various places on your A701. Therefore, you can add, access and transfer phone numbers in a number of ways. Microsoft Contacts: Transferring Contacts Contacts, or tap the Contacts soft key on the Today screen. 1. Tap 2. Tap the desired entry in the contact list. 3. Move to the phone number to copy, and do one of the following: To add the phone number to the SIM card, tap the Menu soft key Save to SIM.
Adding an Entry 1. Tap Programs SIM Manager. Wait for your SIM card contents to be loaded. 2. Tap the New soft key. 3. Enter the name and phone number of the new entry. When finished, tap OK. NOTE: To edit a SIM card entry, on the contact list, tap the Menu soft key Edit. To delete the selected SIM card entry, tap the Menu soft key Delete. To delete all SIM card entries, tap the Menu soft key Delete all.
3.9 Customizing Your Phone Changing Phone Settings You can customize phone settings, such as the ring type and ring tone to be used for incoming calls, and the keypad tone to be used when entering phone numbers. You can also protect your phone from unauthorized use. Phone Tap Menu soft key Options Phone; Or, tap Phone. Settings Personal Phone Ring type determines the way that you are notified of incoming calls.
Changing Services Settings You can access and configure settings for the phone services you subscribed to through your mobile phone service provider. For example, you may want to block certain types of incoming and/or outgoing calls, forward incoming calls to a different phone number based on your situation, be notified of incoming calls when you are already in a call, or let others know your identity when making calls.
Cell Broadcast Cell Broadcast is an add-on service provided by your service provider, allowing you to receive a variety of information such as weather forecast, stock, and traffic. For available topic numbers, consult your service provider. 1. Tap Settings System CellBroadcast. 2. Select Enable Cell Broadcast. 3. Tap Channel Setting. 4. Select Receive Channel List. 5. Select the language for the messages. Only messages in the selected language will be shown.
Changing Network Settings You can view available wireless networks, determine the order in which your phone accesses another network if the current one is unavailable, and specify whether you want to change networks manually or automatically. The current network will remain active until you change it, lose your signal, or change your SIM card. Phone Tap Menu soft key Options Network; Or, tap Settings Personal Phone Network. Current network displays the currently registered network.
3.10 Additional Phone Operations Checking Your Voice Mail The first position in your speed dial list defaults as your voice mailbox. When you insert your SIM card, your A701 automatically detects your voice mailbox number and sets it to the first position in your speed dial list. To retrieve your voice mail: 1. Access the Phone keypad by tapping button on your A701. Phone or pressing the Talk 2. Do one of the following: Tap the button on the Phone keypad, and tap the first position.
4 Managing Your A701 This chapter tells you how to effectively manage power, memory, settings, data and programs of your A701. 4.1 Managing Power You must maintain a continuous power supply to your A701 to retain your data, including any information, programs or settings that you added to your A701. A fully charged battery should provide power for up to 8 hours of use. The operating time of a fully charged battery depends on how you are using the A701.
Power Management Supplied with your A701 is a tool called “eUtility.” This tool helps you effectively manage power to prolong the battery’s operating time. Settings System eUtility. The tool consists of five tabs: System, Performance, Power, USB and Camera. They are described as below. Tap System This page displays the program information. It does not contain any adjustable items. Performance Select a mode from the following four options.
USB You can establish a synchronization partnership between A701 and the desktop computer (ActiveSync mode), or simply use A701 as a card reader (Card Reader mode). The default setting is ActiveSync mode. Note that you do not need to disable the USB connection in ActiveSync on the desktop computer when using the card reader mode. Camera When you use the camera indoors, you can select 50Hz or 60Hz to match the flicker frequency of the fluorescent lamp.
Avoid power-consuming situations such as: When connecting A701 to your desktop computer (Your A701 will not auto-suspend while it is connected.) When using a SD/MMC card When monitoring Bluetooth transfers (Although you can set your A701 to constantly monitor the Bluetooth transfers sent from other Bluetooth devices, doing so will quickly drain your battery.
4.2 Managing Memory Storage and Program Memory Files, settings and data that you add to your A701 are stored in the memory of A701. The memory on your A701 is shared between storage memory and program memory. Storage memory Storage memory is used to store the data you create and additional programs you install. Program memory Program memory is used to run programs on your A701. Your A701 automatically manages the allocation between storage and program memory.
4.3 Customizing Your A701 CAUTION: Incorrect settings may cause your system to malfunction. Make sure that you fully understand the function of a certain item before any adjustment. You can customize the settings of A701 to your own preferences. Tap Settings. You can tap any of the icons on the Personal, System or Connections tabs for the options.
Item Description Certificates To establish your identify or the identify of other computers. Certificates help establish your identity when you are logging onto a secured network, such as a corporate network. Certificates also help establish the identity of other computers, such as servers, with which you connect. This helps prevent unauthorized users from accessing your A701 and information. Clock & Alarms To change the time and date and to set alarms.
Item Screen Description To set the orientation of the screen to portrait or landscape. To adjust the touch screen for accurate screen taps. To enable the ClearType feature for easier reading of text in programs that support ClearType. To adjust the text size to see more content or increase the readability in many programs. Connections Beam To send and receive information and files using Bluetooth. (See section 7.2 for more information.) Bluetooth To set up or change the Bluetooth connection.
4.4 Finding and Organizing Information The Search feature on your A701 helps you quickly locate information. To find a file, tap Programs Search. Enter the text you want to find, select a data type and then tap the Search soft key to start the search. NOTE: To quickly find information that is taking up storage space on your A701, select Larger than 64 KB under Type. You can also use the File Explorer to find files on your A701 and to organize these files into folders. Tap Programs File Explorer.
4.5 Adding or Removing Programs Programs added to your A701 at the factory are stored in ROM (Read-Only Memory). You cannot remove the programs and you will never accidentally lose ROM contents. All other programs and data files added to your A701 after factory installations are stored in the memory. You can install any program created for your A701 as long as your A701 has enough memory. The most popular place to find software for your A701 is on the Pocket PC web site (http://www.pocketpc.com).
If the file is not an installer, you will see an error message stating that the program is valid but it is designed for a different type of computer. You will need to move this file to your A701. If you cannot find any installation instructions for the program in the Read Me file or documentation, use ActiveSync Explore to copy the program file to the Program Files folder on your A701. For more information on copying files using ActiveSync, see ActiveSync Help.
Removing Programs To remove a program from your A701: 1. Tap Settings System Remove Programs. 2. Select the program in the list, and then tap Remove. If the program does not appear in the list of installed programs, use File Explorer on your A701 to locate the program, tap and hold the program, and then tap Delete on the shortcut menu.
5 Microsoft Pocket Outlook This chapter tells you how to use Microsoft Pocket Outlook that includes Calendar, Contacts, Tasks, Notes, and Messaging. You can use these programs individually or together. For example, e-mail addresses stored in Contacts can be used to address e-mail messages in Messaging. 5.1 Calendar: Scheduling Appointments and Meetings Use Calendar to schedule appointments, including meetings and other events.
NOTE: You can customize the Calendar display (for example, change the first day of the week), by tapping the Menu soft key Options. Creating an Appointment 1. In Day or Week view, tap the desired date and time for the appointment. 2. Tap the Menu soft key New Appointment. Tap to return to the calendar (the appointment is saved automatically). Tap to choose from predefined text. Tap to choose from previously entered locations. Tap to select a time. Tap to select a date. 3.
Using the Calendar Summary Screen When you tap an appointment in Calendar, a summary screen is displayed. To change the appointment, tap the Edit soft key. View appointment details. View notes.
5.2 Contacts: Tracking Friends and Colleagues Contacts maintains a list of your friends and colleagues so that you can easily find the information you are looking for, whether you are at home or on the road. Contacts, or tap the Contacts soft key on the Today screen to switch Tap to the program. Tap and enter part of a name or number to quickly find a contact in the list. Tap and hold to display the shortcut menu. Tap an alphabet group to scroll the contact list. Tap to create a new contact.
Creating a Contact 1. In Contacts, tap the New soft key. Tap to return to the contact list (the contact is saved automatically). Tap to assign a picture for the contact. Tap to assign a ring tone for the contact. 2. Using the Input panel, enter a name and other contact information. You will need to scroll down to see all available fields. (See section 2.8 for information on entering text.) 3. Tap ok to save and return to the contact list. For more information, tap Microsoft Pocket Outlook Help.
Using the Contacts Summary Screen When you tap a contact in the contact list, a summary screen is displayed. To change the contact information, tap the Menu soft key Edit. Assigned picture for the contact View contact details.
5.3 Tasks: Keeping a To Do List Use Tasks to keep track of what you have to do. Tap Programs Tasks to switch to the program. Tap to display or edit the task details. Tap and hold to display the shortcut men. Tap to create a new task.
Creating a Task 1. In Tasks, tap the New soft key. Tap to return to the task list (the task is saved automatically). Tap to choose from predefined subjects. 2. Using the Input panel, enter a description. (See section 2.8 for information on entering text.) 3. You can enter a start date and due date or enter other information by first tapping the field. If the Input panel is open, you will need to hide it to see all available fields. 4. Tap ok to save and return to the task list.
Using the Tasks Summary Screen When you tap a task in the task list, a summary screen is displayed. To change the task, tap the Edit soft key. Tap to show and hide additional summary information. View notes.
5.4 Notes: Capturing Thoughts and Ideas Quickly capture thoughts, reminders, ideas, drawings and phone numbers with Notes. You can create a written note or a recording. You can also include a recording in a note. Tap Programs Notes to switch to the program. Tap to change the sort order of the list. Tap to open a note or play a recording. Tap and hold to display the shortcut menu. Tap to create a new note.
Creating a Note 1. In Notes, tap the New soft key. 2. Create your note by writing, drawing, typing, or recording. For more information about using the Input panel, writing, and drawing on the screen and creating recordings, see section 2.8. Tap to return to the note list (the note is saved automatically). 3. Tap ok to save and return to the note list. For more information, tap Microsoft Pocket Outlook Help.
5.5 Messaging: Sending and Receiving E-mail Messages You can work with e-mail, SMS and MMS messages from Messaging. Tap Messaging to switch to the program. Downloading 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 section 6.1.
Synchronizing Outlook E-mail When you synchronize Outlook e-mail on the desktop computer with your A701, e-mail messages are synchronized as follows: Messages in the Inbox folder on your desktop computer or Exchange Server are copied to the Inbox folder of the Outlook E-mail account on A701. Messages in the Outbox folder on A701 are transferred to Exchange Server or Outlook, and then sent from those programs.
NOTE: If you want to read the entire message, tap the Menu soft key Download Message while in the message window. If you are in the message list, tap and hold the message, and then tap Download Message. The message will download the next time you send and receive e-mail. This will also download message attachments if you selected those options when you set up the e-mail account. The size column in the message list displays the local size and server size of a message.
Setting up an E-mail Account You need to set up an e-mail account that you have with an Internet service provider (ISP) or an account that you access using a VPN server connection (typically a work account) before you can send and receive mail. 1. Tap Messaging. 2. Tap the Menu soft key Tools New Account. 3. Enter your e-mail address, and tap Next. Auto configuration attempts to download necessary e-mail server settings so that you do not need to enter them manually. 4.
5. Enter your message and subject. To quickly add common messages, tap the Menu soft key My Text, and tap a desired message. 6. To add an attachment to the E-mail message, tap the Menu soft key Insert, and tap the item you want to attach: Picture, Voice Note, or File. Then select the file you want to attach or record a voice note. Embedded objects cannot be attached to messages. 7. Tap the Send soft key. NOTE: To enter symbols, tap Shift using the on-screen keyboard.
Composing and Sending a MMS Message NOTE: You need to subscribe to the GPRS and MMS services with your service provider before you can send and receive MMS messages. (See section 7.1 for information on the GPRS connection.) Depending on the service that you subscribe to, you may not be able to send and receive MMS messages to users using a different mobile phone network. 1. Tap Messaging. 2. In the message list, tap the Menu soft key Switch Accounts MMS. 3. Tap the New soft key. 4.
6. Enter the subject. 7. To add a picture, tap Insert Picture; or tap the Menu soft key Picture. Then select the desired picture. 8. To add an audio file, tap Insert Audio; or tap the Menu soft key Audio. Then select the desired audio file. Insert Insert 9. To add a recording, tap the Menu soft key Insert Sound Recorder. Tap the Record soft key to start recording. To stop recording, tap the Stop soft key. Then tap the Menu soft key Select. The program will ask you if you wish to save the recording.
10. Tap Insert Text to enter your message. To quickly add common messages, tap the Menu soft key a desired message. My Text, and tap 11. Before sending the message, you can preview your message by tapping the Menu soft key Preview. 12. Tap the Send soft key. NOTE: You can add only one recording on each slide of a message. A second recording replaces the first recording. The recordings will be saved in the My Device\My Documents\My Music folder on your A701.
For a message that contains several slides, you can set the minimum duration for playing back each slide. 1. On the message screen, tap the Menu soft key Slides Duration. 2. Enter the desired duration for each slide. The range is 5~600 seconds. If you wish to apply the setting to all MMS messages, tap the Menu soft key Apply All. 3. When finished, tap the Done soft key. Receiving and Viewing a MMS Message When you receive a MMS message, a icon will appear on the navigation bar to notify you.
3. To save the picture and audio in the message, tap the Menu soft key Object View. The screen will display the filenames and file sizes. Tap the file to save, tap the Save soft key, accept or change the filename, tap the Done soft key, and then tap ok. The picture will be saved in the \My Device\My Documents\ My Pictures folder on A701; the audio will be saved in the \My Device\My Documents\ My Music folder. Tap ok to return to the message. 4.
Moving a Message 1. Tap Messaging. 2. In the message list, tap and hold the message. To select multiple messages, tap and drag. Then, tap and hold the selected messages. 3. Tap Move. 4. Select where you want to move the message, and tap ok. NOTE: If you use a POP3 account and you move e-mail messages to a folder you created, the link is broken between the messages on A701 and their copies on the e-mail server.
Creating or Changing a Message Signature 1. Tap Messaging. 2. Tap the Menu soft key 3. Tap Accounts Tools Options. Signatures. 4. Select the account for which you want to create or change a signature. 5. Select the Use signature with this account check box if it is not already selected. 6. Select the Use when replying and forwarding check box if wanted. 7. Enter a signature in the box. 8. When finished, tap ok. NOTE: To stop using a signature, clear the Use signature with this account check box.
If you have an IMAP4 e-mail account with an Internet service provider (ISP) or an account that you access using a VPN server connection (typically a work account), do the following: 1. Tap Messaging. 2. Tap the Menu soft key Tools Options. 3. Tap the name of the IMAP4 account. 4. Tap Next until you reach Server information, and tap Options. 5. Tap Next twice, and select Get full copy of messages from the drop-down list, and select When getting full copy, get attachments. 6. Tap the Finish soft key.
NOTE: You must be online and connected to delete or rename an Outlook E-mail or IMAP4 account folder. Default folders (Drafts, Outbox, Inbox, Deleted Items, and Sent Items) cannot be renamed or deleted. Deleting all Messages and Folders You can quickly delete all messages and the non-default folders in a Messaging account. 1. Tap Messaging. 2. Tap the Menu soft key Tools Clear [account name].
6 More Programs In addition to Microsoft Pocket Outlook, there are other programs built into your A701. This chapter tells you how to use these programs. 6.1 ActiveSync NOTE: ActiveSync is already installed on your A701. You need to install ActiveSync on your desktop computer. (See section 1.5 for installation procedures.) When you have established the connection between your A701 and your desktop computer, you can synchronize the information between the two with ActiveSync.
Synchronizing Data Once you have created a synchronization relationship and completed the first synchronization, you can initiate synchronization from your A701. 1. Connect your A701 to your desktop computer. (See Step 7 of section 1.5 for connection procedures.) 2. On your A701, tap Programs ActiveSync. 3. Tap the Sync soft key to begin synchronization. By default, ActiveSync does not automatically synchronize all types of information.
6.2 Word Mobile Microsoft Word Mobile works with Microsoft Word on your desktop computer to give you easy access to copies of your documents. You can create new documents on your A701 or you can copy documents from your desktop computer. Tap Programs Word Mobile to switch to the program. Creating a Document 1. Tap the New soft key. 2. Enter the information. (See section 2.8 for information on entering text.) Tap to return to the document list (changes are saved automatically). Tap to format text. 3.
Opening a Document Whenever you switch to Word Mobile, you will see the document list. Tap the desired document to open it. You can open only one document at a time; when you open a second document, the first will be saved and closed automatically. For more information, tap More Programs Help.
6.3 Excel Mobile Microsoft Excel Mobile works with Microsoft Excel on your desktop computer to give you easy access to copies of your workbooks. You can create new workbooks on your A701 or you can copy workbooks from your desktop computer to your A701. Tap Programs Excel Mobile to switch to the program. Creating a Workbook 1. Tap the New soft key. 2. To use Excel toolbar, tap the View soft key Toolbar. 3. You can use Excel Mobile much the same way you use Excel on your desktop computer.
Opening a Workbook Whenever you switch to Excel Mobile, you will see the workbook list. Tap the desired workbook to open it. You can open only one workbook at a time; when you open a second workbook, you will be asked to save the first. For more information, tap More Programs Help.
6.4 PowerPoint Mobile With PowerPoint Mobile, you can open and view slide show presentations created on your desktop computer. Slide shows created in *.ppt and *.pps format with PowerPoint ’97 and later can be viewed on your A701. 1. Tap Programs PowerPoint Mobile to switch to the program. 2. In the presentation list, tap the slide show you want to view. 3. Tap the current slide to advance to the next slide. If the presentation is set up as a timed slide show, slides will advance automatically.
6.5 Pocket MSN Pocket MSN on your A701 provides practically instant access to your up-to-date MSN Hotmail Inbox, your MSN Messenger contact list, and options for customizing your Pocket MSN experience. With Pocket MSN, you get: MSN Hotmail. Read, write, and send e-mail. Delete e-mail and manage your Hotmail folders. MSN Messenger. See who is online. Send and receive instant messages. Subscribe to status updates for selected contacts so you are notified when they are online.
Signing in to Pocket MSN The sign-in process helps to maintain secure access to your MSN Hotmail and MSN Messenger accounts. 1. Tap Tap here to sign in to Pocket MSN on the Today screen. 2. Type the e-mail address and password you use to sign in to MSN Mobile. Select Save Password to have Pocket MSN automatically sign you in. 3. Tap Sign In. 4. The Pocket MSN items will display on the Today screen after you have signed in to Pocket MSN.
Using MSN Hotmail With MSN Hotmail on your A701, you have access to your Hotmail Inbox even when you are mobile. Read, send, and reply to e-mail, and manage your folders. Mark e-mail attachments for downloading so that you can view them. After you have signed in to Pocket MSN, tap the Pocket MSN icon on the Today screen. On the Pocket MSN screen, tap MSN Hotmail to access your Hotmail Inbox, or Compose Hotmail to compose a new e-mail.
6.6 Windows Media Player Use Microsoft Windows Media Player to play digital audio and video files that are stored on your A701 or on a network, such as on a web site. You can play files in either Windows Media or MP3 format (including files with the extensions .asf, .wma, .wmv and .mp3). Tap Windows Media to switch to the program.
6.7 Camera Your A701 features a built-in CMOS camera. You can take pictures or record video clips, and then directly view these pictures on your A701. What’s more, you can immediately share with others your pictures through the mobile phone network service. Taking Pictures 1. Press the Camera button on the right side of A701; or, tap Camera to switch to the program. Programs 2. By default, the camera is in the Still mode. If you are not in this mode, tap the Menu soft key Still to change the mode. 3.
You can tap the Menu soft key avoid a blurred image. Mode Timer to use the Timer function to The Timer allows 5 seconds between releasing the shutter (pressing the Enter or Camera button) and shooting the picture. When you press the button to shoot, the timer will start to count down and you should keep A701 steady until the time is up and the picture is shot. 6. After shooting, you can do the following: Press the Camera button to save the picture and return to the previous screen.
Taking Continuous Pictures While in the Still mode, you can tap the Menu soft key Mode Burst to take 4 continuous pictures. The icon will appear on the lower-right corner of the screen. Take pictures according to the instructions described in the “Taking Pictures” section.
Recording Video Clips 1. Press the Camera button on the right side of A701; or, tap Camera to switch to the program. Programs 2. By default, the camera is in the Still mode. Tap the Menu soft key Video to change the mode. The icon will appear on the lower-right corner of the screen. 3. Frame your target in the viewing window. You can rotate your A701 if necessary. 4. Press the Left/Right button to adjust the brightness of the image. The adjustable range is –3 ~ +3. 5.
Camera Settings In Camera, tap the Menu soft key Options to configure the following settings. Item General Slide Show Camera Video Description When … use this picture size Sets the resolution (pixels) of the image. The options are Original size, Large (640 x 480), Medium (320 x 240) and Small (160 x 120). When rotating a picture, rotate 90 degrees Rotates the image at 90 degrees clockwise or counterclockwise.
6.8 Pictures & Videos With Pictures & Videos, you can: Take, view, and edit pictures. Record and launch video clips stored on A701 or on a SD/MMC card. Send pictures and video clips to others. Set a picture as the background on the Today screen. See your pictures individually, as thumbnails, or as part of a slide show. Edit your pictures by cropping, rotating, and adjusting the brightness and contrast. Viewing Pictures and Launching Video Clips 1.
Select the sort order for the list. Tap to open the file. Tap to switch to the Camera program. For more information, tap More Programs Help.
6.9 Calculator You can use Calculator to perform any of the standard operations for which you would normally use a handheld calculator. Calculator performs basic arithmetic, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. Programs 1. Tap the program. Calculator to switch to 2. Use the keypad to enter numbers and perform calculations. To clear the last digit entered in a multi-digit entry, tap . To clear the current calculation or the displayed number, tap .
6.10 Modem Link Using Modem Link, you can use your A701 as an external modem for another device or computer via the USB connection. NOTE: A701 does not support the COM and infrared connection. When using the modem link connection, A701 supports Windows 2000/XP only. Before using your A701 as a USB modem, cancel Allow USB connections of ActiveSync on your desktop computer to close the ActiveSync connection. To use the ActiveSync connection again, you need to select Allow USB connections. 1.
11. Click Dial on your dial-up connection screen. The task bar after the successful dial-up connection. icon appears on the 12. To end the connection, right-click on the icon on the desktop computer and select Disconnect. Or, tap the Deactivate soft key on A701. NOTE: Depending on your service provider, the Access Point Name (APN) for you to enter in Step 9 may not internet. Consult your service provider for the correct APN. 6.
6.12 Additional Programs In addition to Microsoft software, your A701 also provides additional programs to enhance the functionality or facilitate your operation. NOTE: For information on the navigation program, see the A701 Navigation System Manual on the Map CD. Depending on the continuing developments of the product, the software supplied with your A701 may be changed or updated.
3. Tap the desired contact from the contact list. You can also tap Enter a number, enter a phone number manually, and then tap the OK soft key. 4. To delete a recipient, select the item to delete from the list and tap Delete. 5. Tap ok to save the setting. Sending an Emergency Message 1. Make sure that you have defined the recipient for the emergency message. 2. Press and hold the Volume down button on the side of A701 for 6 seconds to activate the program.
If A701 has received the GPS data (within 120 seconds), the message will contain the longitude and latitude information. If A701 fails to receive the GPS data, then the message will only show that you need help. Without GPS data Quick Position Updating the ephemeris file is helpful for quick GPS positioning when using the navigation program. You can update the ephemeris file from the manufacturer’s server using Quick Position. 1. You need to connect to the Internet to download the new ephemeris file.
5. After the new ephemeris file is downloaded, the screen will display its expiration period. 6. If you want to create an update appointment in Calendar, select Show expiration in Calendar. The appointment will be created automatically and shown on the Today screen. 7. If you want A701 to automatically download the ephemeris file when the expiration date arrives, select Automatic Download. 8. Tap ok. TMC Your A701 supports the Traffic Message Channel (TMC) function.
To avoid interference, you need to disable the TMC function before using the Bluetooth connection. 1. Tap program. Programs TMC to switch to the 2. Tap Deactivate TMC. 3. Tap ok to save the setting. K-Lite Codec Pack To play back the *.3gp video clips that you recorded using A701 on your desktop computer, you need to install K-Lite Codec Pack on the desktop computer.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions for installation. Take note of the following: On the “Select Components” screen, select Profile 1: Default.
On the “Select Additional Tasks” screen, scroll down and make sure that AMR under Decode the following audio formats with ffdshow is selected. 5. When the installation is completed, click Finish. Before playback, you need to copy the *.3gp files from the \My Device\My Documents\My Pictures folder of A701 to the desktop computer using ActiveSync Explorer. Then you are ready to play back the *.3gp files on your desktop computer using either Media Player Classic or Windows Media Player.
7 Getting Connected To take full advantage of your A701, you will want to get connected. This chapter tells you how you can get your A701 connected through a variety of ways including general packet radio services (GPRS), modem, wireless network card, and Bluetooth. It also describes Internet Explorer for Web browsing. 7.1 Connection Settings Your A701 has two groups of connection settings: “My ISP” and “My Work Network.
Starting and Ending a GPRS Connection To start the connection, simply use the desired program. For example, switch to Internet Explorer Mobile and browse to a web page. Your A701 will automatically connect. To end the connection, tap the Disconnect. icon on the Navigation bar and then tap Modem Connection With a modem, you can dial in to your ISP or corporate network. Before creating the connection, you need to: Have a modem (SD IO card).
Wireless Network Connection Use a wireless network card to connect to a wireless network without physical cables. Before creating the connection, you need to: Have a wireless network card (SD IO card) that is compatible with A701. (For driver and installation procedures, see the documentation that came with the SD IO card.) If necessary, obtain the authentication information from your network administrator. Creating a Wireless Connection to a Network 1. Install the wireless network card. 2.
Starting and Ending a Wireless Network Connection After you install the wireless network card and set up the wireless network, use the desired program when you are within the range of wireless network. For example, switch to Internet Explorer Mobile and browse to a web page. Your A701 will automatically connect, and the icon will appear on the navigation bar. To end the connection, remove the card from your A701.
7.2 Using Bluetooth Your A701 incorporates the Bluetooth capability. Bluetooth is a short-range wireless communications technology. Devices with Bluetooth capabilities can exchange information over a distance of about 10 meters (30 feet) without requiring a physical connection. Unlike infrared, you do not need to line up the devices to beam information with Bluetooth. You can even beam information to a device in a different room, as long as it is within range.
NOTE: By default, Bluetooth is turned off. If you turn it on, and then turn off your A701, Bluetooth also turns off. When you turn on your A701 again, Bluetooth turns on automatically. When you have finished using Bluetooth, complete the actions for turning it off. Leaving the Bluetooth capability active will consume more power. Transferring Files via Bluetooth Sending Files via Bluetooth 1. Turn on Bluetooth. (See “Turning On and Off Bluetooth” previously in this chapter.) 2.
Receiving Files via Bluetooth 1. Tap Settings Connections Beam. Make sure that Receive all incoming beams is selected. 2. Make sure that Make this device discoverable to other devices in Bluetooth settings is selected. (See “Turning On and Off Bluetooth” previously in this chapter.) 3. Make sure that your A701 and the device that is beaming the information are within close range, and that device is discoverable. 4. When prompted to receive an incoming beam, tap Yes to receive the beamed information.
4. Tap the name of the other device, and tap Next. 5. In Passkey, enter an alphanumeric passkey between 1 and 16 characters, and tap Next. 6. Enter the same passkey on the other device. 7. To give the partnership a more meaningful name, change the name of the device in Name. 8. Tap Finish. Accepting a Bluetooth Partnership 1. Make sure that the two devices are turned on, discoverable, and within close range.
7.3 Using Internet Explorer Mobile Use Internet Explorer Mobile to view web pages in either of these ways: Connect to an ISP or network and browse the web. During synchronization with your desktop computer, download your favorite links that are stored in the Mobile Favorites subfolder in Internet Explorer on the desktop computer. While you are connected to an ISP or network, you can also download files and programs from the Internet or an intranet. Tap Internet Explorer to switch to the program.
Browsing the Internet 1. Tap Internet Explorer. 2. Tap the Favorites soft key to display the Favorites list. Tap to access the web site. Tap to add or delete a link. 3. Tap the page that you want to view. NOTE: If a favorite link is dimmed or you receive a message that the page is not available, you must download the page to your device through synchronization or connect to the Internet.
Adding a Folder in Favorites 1. Tap Internet Explorer. 2. Tap the Menu soft key Favorites Add/Delete. 3. Tap New Folder. 4. Enter a name for the folder, and tap Add. Deleting a Favorite or Folder 1. Tap Internet Explorer. 2. Tap the Menu soft key Favorites Add/Delete. 3. Select the item you want to delete, and tap Delete. 4. Tap Yes to delete the item.
8 Troubleshooting and Troubleshooting and Maintenance Maintenance This chapter gives solutions to common problems you may encounter. It also provides guidelines on taking care of your A701. NOTE: If you encounter a problem you cannot solve, contact your dealer for assistance. 8.1 Resetting Your A701 CAUTION: Resetting will cause unsaved data to be lost. Resetting your A701 is similar to restarting your desktop computer. It restarts the operating system, but you will lose any unsaved data.
8.2 Restoring Factory Default State In some cases, you may need to restore your A701 to the factory default state by clearing the memory from your A701. For example, you should clear the memory: When your A701 does not respond after being reset. When you forget your password. Clearing the memory means all data you have entered in A701’s memory, including all files, system settings and additional programs you have installed, will be erased. (Programs installed to ROM at the factory are not affected.
8.3 Power Problems Power does not turn on when using battery power The remaining battery power may be too low to run your A701. Connect the AC adapter to your A701 and to external AC power. Then, turn on your A701. Battery runs out of power quickly You might be using your A701 in ways that drain power quickly. (See “Power-Saving Tips” in section 4.1 for more information.) 8.
Stop programs you are not currently using. In most cases, programs automatically stop to free needed memory. However, in some situations, such as when confirmation dialog boxes are waiting for a user response, the program may not be able to automatically stop. To check the state of your active programs, tap Settings System Memory Running Programs. Tap the program you want to view and then tap Activate. Close any open windows or messages and return the program to list view.
8.5 Screen Problems Screen is off If the screen does not respond even after you turn on A701, try the following in order until the problem is solved: Connect the AC adapter to your A701 and to external AC power. Reset your A701 as described in section 8.1. Screen responds slowly Make sure that your A701 is not running out of battery power or running many active programs. If the problem still exists, reset your A701 as described in section 8.1. Screen freezes Reset your A701 as described in section 8.1.
8.6 Connection Problems Synchronization Problems Make sure that no other connection is being used. Tap the navigation bar and then tap Disconnect. icon on the In some specific cases, A701 may experience connection problems when it is connected to a Windows computer running ActiveSync 4.0. The problems may be caused by the interoperability with desktop firewall applications, applications that manage network traffic, or LAN configuration tools.
Make sure that the telephone line is analog. Do not connect a modem to a digital telephone line unless it is specifically designed for use with a digital line. Able to dial out but unable to make a proper connection Make sure that the network you are trying to connect supports the Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP). Your ISP or network administrator can verify this. Make sure that your dialing location is correct. Make sure that the phone number you are trying to reach is correct.
8.7 Taking Care of Your A701 Taking good care of your A701 will ensure trouble-free operation and reduce the risk of damage to your A701. General Guidelines Keep your A701 away from excessive moisture and extreme temperatures. Avoid exposing your A701 to direct sunlight or strong ultraviolet light for extended periods of time. Do not place anything on top of your A701 or drop objects on top of your A701. Do not drop your A701 or subject it to severe shock.
Phone Guidelines Use a phone headset or pull over your car first if using your A701 when driving. Your A701 is a low-power RF (radio frequency) device. It receives and sends out RF signals when the phone feature is turned on. Therefore, be careful of the following: － Most RF devices are shielded from RF signals. However, your A701 may still interfere with or get interfered by nearby devices, such as a TV set, radio, or computer.
If you plan to travel abroad with your A701, consult your dealer for the appropriate AC adapter for use in your country of destination. If you plan to make modem connections abroad, make sure that you have the correct modem and cable for your country of destination.
A Regulatory Information NOTE: Marking labels located on the exterior of your device indicate the regulations that your model complies with. Please check the marking labels on your device and refer to the corresponding statements in this chapter. Some notices apply to specific models only. A.
A.2 Safety Precautions About the AC Adapter CAUTION: Use only the AC adapter (PHIHONG, PSC05R-050) supplied with your device. Use of another type of AC adapter will result in malfunction and/or danger. This product is intended to be supplied by a LISTED Power Unit marked with “LPS,” “Limited Power Source” and output rated + 5 V dc / 1.0 A maximum. Do not use the adapter in a high moisture environment. Never touch the adapter when your hands or feet are wet. Allow adequate ventilation around the adapter.
About the Radio Frequency Exposure This product is a low-power radio transmitter and receiver. When it is turned on, it receives and also sends out radio frequency (RF) signals. Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) is the unit of measurement for the amount of radio frequency energy absorbed by the body. The highest SAR value for this product when tested for use is 0.774 W/kg, lower than the limit of 1.6 W/kg.
