ASUSTeK Computer P525 Users Manual

P525

User Manual

E2653

Revised Edition V2 June 2006

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Table of Contents

P525 specications ............................................................................... 8

Package contents .................................................................................. 9

Chapter 1: Getting started

Getting to know your P525 ................................................................. 12

Layout ..................................................................................................... 12

Device components description .................................................................... 14

Getting your device ready ................................................................... 16

Installing the SIM card and battery................................................................ 16

Charging the battery...................................................................................... 18

Starting up ............................................................................................ 19

Powering your device .................................................................................... 19

Using the stylus ............................................................................................. 19

Calibrating P525............................................................................................ 20

Locking the keys and buttons........................................................................ 20

The Today screen ................................................................................ 21

Status indicators............................................................................................ 22

Screen orientation ......................................................................................... 25

Start menu..................................................................................................... 26

Chapter 2: Entering data

Using the Input Panel .......................................................................... 28

Using the Block Recognizer .......................................................................... 28

Using the on-screen keyboard ...................................................................... 29

Using the Letter Recognizer.......................................................................... 30

Using T9 input ............................................................................................... 31

Using the Transcriber .................................................................................... 32

Writing and drawing on the screen .................................................... 33

Recording voice ................................................................................... 34

Using ActiveSync™ ............................................................................. 36

Synchronizing via USB.................................................................................. 38

Synchronizing via Bluetooth .......................................................................... 39

Synchronizing via Infrared (IR)...................................................................... 39

Synchronizing with Exchange Server ................................................ 40

Setting the synchronization schedule............................................................ 42

Searching information ......................................................................... 43

Getting Help ......................................................................................... 44

Chapter 3: Phone features

Using phone ......................................................................................... 46

Phone pad ..................................................................................................... 46

Using ight mode ..........................................................................................46

Adjusting the device volume .........................................................................47

Making a call ........................................................................................ 48

Using the keypad ..........................................................................................48

Using the phone pad ..................................................................................... 48

Making calls from Contacts ........................................................................... 50

Making calls from Call History ....................................................................... 50

Using the Speed Dial ....................................................................................51

Using Voice Command..................................................................................52

Receiving a call .................................................................................... 53

Chapter 4: Wireless features

Using Bluetooth® ................................................................................. 56

Overview ....................................................................................................... 56

Activating Bluetooth in your device ............................................................... 56

Conguring Bluetooth ................................................................................... 57

Using WLAN (IEEE 802.11b) ............................................................... 63

Introduction ...................................................................................................63

Activating WLAN in your device .................................................................... 63

Conguring WLAN .......................................................................................64

Using Infrared (IR) ............................................................................... 66

Setting a GPRS connection ................................................................ 67

Connecting GPRS ......................................................................................... 70

Disconnecting GPRS ....................................................................................71

Using the GPRS Tool .................................................................................... 72

Chapter 5: My Secrets

Using My Secrets ................................................................................. 74

Enabling My Secrets ..................................................................................... 74

Unlocking My Secrets ...................................................................................76

Locking My Secrets ....................................................................................... 77

My Secrets setting......................................................................................... 78

Disabling My Secrets ....................................................................................81

Chapter 6: Multimedia features

Using the camera ................................................................................. 86

Launching the camera................................................................................... 86

Joystick functions in camera mode ............................................................... 87

Camera mode screen.................................................................................... 89

Taking photos ................................................................................................ 97

Video mode screen ..................................................................................... 101

Recording videos ........................................................................................107

Viewing pictures and video ...............................................................111

Viewing pictures and video ..........................................................................111

Chapter 7: Other features

Business Card Reader .......................................................................114

Using the Business Card Reader .................................................................114

Setting ring tone .................................................................................117

Adding ring tone to selection ........................................................................117

Setting ring tone ...........................................................................................118

Wake-up setting ..................................................................................119

Mode switcher .................................................................................... 120

System information ........................................................................... 121

Restoring default factory settings ................................................... 122

Chapter 8: Device components status

ASUS status icon ............................................................................... 124

CPU mode setting ....................................................................................... 125

USB setting ................................................................................................. 125

LCD Brightness ........................................................................................... 126

Battery ................................................................................................... 126

Memory ................................................................................................... 127

Storage card memory.................................................................................. 127

Programs running in memory ...................................................................... 128

Settings ................................................................................................... 128

Appendix

Notices ................................................................................................ 130

Contact information ........................................................................... 134

P525 specications

Processor Intel

Operating System Microsoft® Windows Mobile™ 5.0

Memory

Display 2.8-inch, 65, 536-color, 240 x 320-resolution, transreective

Frequency band Quad-band GSM (850/900/1800/1900 MHz)

GPRS Class B, Multislot class 10

Camera 2.0 mega-pixel CMOS camera with Auto-Focus (AF) and

Connectivity WLAN : 802.11b

Battery capacity 1300 mAh Lithium Ion

Expansion slots MiniSD card slot

Audio 2.5 mm audio port

Weight 160g (with battery)

Dimension 116.8 x 59 x 19 mm

NOTE:

Specications are subject to change without notice.

XScale™ 416MHz application processor

Pocket PC Phone Edition

128 MB Flash ROM 64 MB SDRAM

TFT touch screen LCD

built-in ash

Bluetooth : V2.0 Infrared : SIR USB : USB Client 1.1

Built-in microphone and speaker

Package contents

Check your P525 package for the following items:

• ASUS P525 device

• 1300 mAh Lithium-Ion battery

• AC Adapter

• USB Cable

• Stylus

• Protection case

• Headset

• Getting Started CD

• User Manual

• Quick Start Guide

NOTE:

If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.

CAUTION:

• To reduce risk of re, use only correct battery type. Refer to “Installing the SIM card and battery” section for details.

• Do not attempt to disassemble the battery pack.

• Dispose of used batteries properly. Inquire from local authorities for proper disposal of battery.

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Getting started

• Getting to know your P525

• Getting your device ready

• Starting up

• The Today screen

Getting to know your P525

Layout

Top features

Left side features Front features

Components:

Stylus

Mini-SD slot

I Infrared (IR) port

Camera button

Voice Command/Record button

Volume controller

Reset button

Earpiece receiver

Notication LED

LCD touch screen

Left Soft key

Call key

Start button

Mode/Task switcher button

5-way Joystick

Alpha-numeric keypad

Right Soft key

End key

OK or Close button

Clear button

Getting to know your P525

Components:

Camera ash light

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Camera lens

Speaker

Battery compartment

Power button

Hold button

Mic

Mini-USB connector

Earphone slot

Rear features

Bottom features

Right side features

Device components description

No. Item Description

1 Stylus Use the stylus to write, draw, or select items on the touch screen.

2 Mini-SD slot Allows you to insert a Mini-SD storage card.

3 Infrared (IR) port Allows you to beam data to another device that has an infrared port.

4 Camera/Shutter button Press to launch the camera. In camera mode, half-press to auto-focus

5 Voice Command/

Record button

6 Volume controller Press the arrow buttons to adjust the volume.

7 Reset button Using the stylus, press reset button to soft-reset your device.

8 Earpiece receiver Allows you to listen to incoming/outgoing calls.

9 Notication LED This multi-color LED noties the following:

10 LCD touch screen This 2.8-inch, 65536-color, 240 x 320-resolution, transreective

11 Left Soft key Performs the command indicated above the button.

12 Call key Press to receive an incoming call or make a call.

13 Start button Launches the Windows Mobile® start menu.

then full-press to take a picture. In video mode, full-press to start recording video and press again to stop.

Press to start voice command. Voice Command allows you to say commands to your device. You can also press and hold this button or tap the application record icon to record voice.

• Green - Phone fully charged.

• Flashing green - Network detected.

• Red - Phone is charging.

• Flashing red - Event notication.

• Flashing blue - Bluetooth® or WLAN(IEEE 802.11b) ON.

touchscreen TFT LCD allows you to write, draw, or make selections using the stylus.

Device components description

No. Item Description

14 Mode/Task switcher button Allows you to switch applications and tasks.

15 5-way Joystick This 5-way joystick is used to move through menus. Press the center

to run an application or in camera mode, press to take a picture.

16 Numeric keypad Allows easy dialing when making a phone call.

17 Right Soft key Performs the task indicated above the button.

18 End button Press to end a call.

19 Ok or Close button Press to conrm a command or press to close/exit an open

application.

20 Clear button Press to delete a character or number to left.

21 Camera ash light Allows you to capture images in a dim environment.

22 Camera lens This 2-megapixel camera comes with Auto-Focus (AF) lens and ash

light features.

23 Speaker Allows you to listen audio media and incoming phone calls.

24 Battery compartment Contains the battery that supplies power to the device.

25 Power button Press once to set suspend mode or to wake device from sleep mode.

Press and hold to turn the power ON or OFF.

26 Hold button Press to disable all keys including the LCD touch screen.

27 Mic Used to answer phone calls, say voice commands, and record sounds

or voice.

28 Mini-USB connector Use this connector to synchronize your data or to charge the battery.

29 Earphone port Plug headset accessory to this port.

Getting your device ready

Installing the SIM card and battery

Before you can make a phone call using your P525, you need to install a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card. A SIM card contains your phone number, subscriber details, phonebook, and additional phone memory.

Your P525 comes with a rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery.

New batteries come partially discharged and should be fully charged before using them. They generally do not reach their rated capacity until they have been charged and discharged at least four (4) times. We recommended that new batteries be charged overnight even though they may indicate that the charge is complete after a few hours. Sometimes charging may stop during the initial charge and it is necessary to remove the battery for approximately

fteen (15) minutes and then put it back on charge.

CAUTION:

Use only an ASUS qualied battery.

To install a SIM card and battery:

1. Remove the battery compartment over.

NOTE:

If the device is on, it automatically turns off after you open the battery compartment.

2. Remove the battery.

3. Insert the SIM card with its gold contacts facing down and the notched corner oriented to the upper left corner of the slot as shown.

4. Replace the battery into the compartment with its copper contacts aligned to the copper conductor on the device.

5. Replace battery compartment cover.

Charging the battery

The bundled battery pack is shipped partially charged. Charge the battery up to four (4) hours

before using for the rst time.

To charge battery:

1. Connect the AC adapter plug to the system connector at the bottom of the device.

2. Connect the AC power plug to a grounded wall socket or power strip.

NOTE:

• The notication LED turns red and charging battery icon appears on the status bar indicating that the battery is

charging.

• If your battery gets totally discharged, you need to recharge it for at least twenty minutes before you can turn it back on.

Starting up

Powering your device

Make sure that your P525 is fully-charged before starting the device for the rst time.

To turn on power:

1. Press and hold the power button.

Power button

2. Follow onscreen instructions to align screen and set the local time zone.

Using the stylus

The stylus is a pen-like device found behind the upper right corner of your P525.

• Use the stylus to write, draw, select, or drag an item on the screen.

• Single-tap an item to select it.

• Tap and hold an item to see a menu.

Stylus

Calibrating P525

Calibrating your device ensures that the item you tap on the screen is activated. This involves tapping in the center of targets that appear in various coordinates on the screen.

To calibrate your screen:

1. Tap Start > Settings > System tab then tap Screen icon.

2. On the General tab tap Align Screen and follow succeeding calibration screen instructions.

You can also invoke the calibration screen by simultaneously pressing the Mode and Clear buttons.

Locking the keys and buttons

You can lock the keys and buttons of your device to avoid inadvertently dialing numbers or launching any application. To lock the keys and buttons:

1. Locate the Hold button on the right side of your device.

2. Slide the hold button downward to lock.

3. To unlock, slide the hold button upward.

Hold button

The Today screen

The Today screen displays information useful to you. You can congure the Today screen to

have all the important information you need.

• To access the Today screen, tap Start > Today.

• To personalize the Today screen, tap Start > Settings > Personal tab > Today.

The following describes the common information found on the today screen:

Status bar

Tap to open the Start menu

Tap to setup date, time, and alarm.

Displays the current network

provider and connection status

Tap to set user information

Tap to open messages

Tap to setup tasks

Tap to setup prole

Tap to read or make appointments

Tap to sign in Pocket MSN

Tap to display call history

Indicates the battery status

Tap to adjust volume

Displays the signal status

Tap to view connectivity status

Displays the Bluetooth® connection status

Tap to lock, unlock, or change My Secrets settings

(Appears only when My Secrets is enabled.)

Tap to change screen orientation

Tap to display system CPU, USB setting, LCD brightness, battery, memory, and MiniSD status

Tap to change WLAN (IEEE 802.11b) settings

Tap to change Bluetooth settings

Tap to launch Contacts list

Status indicators

Refer to the table below for the Today screen icon status indicators.

Icon Description

General Packet Radio Services (GPRS) available.

Connecting via GPRS.

Connected via GPRS.

Connecting with ActiveSync

ActiveSync connection not active.

ActiveSync synchronization in progress.

Call forwarded.

Call in progress.

Call on hold.

Missed call.

New message.

Status indicators

Icon Description

New voice mail.

No cellular phone service.

No signal.

Searching for cellular phone service.

Indicates signal strength.

Sound OFF.

Sound ON.

Battery low.

Battery extremely low.

Battery partially charged.

Battery charging.

Battery fully charged.

Status indicators

Icon Description

Searching Wi-Fi connection.

Wi-Fi active.

Roaming service. This icon appears only if you have international roaming feature.

Vibrate or silent mode on.

Bluetooth headset connected.

Bluetooth head connected with sound.

Appears when you set alarm

Pocket MSN service notication.

Pocket MSN chat is online.

Screen orientation

You can set the screen to three different orientations:

1. Portrait

2. Landscape (right-handed)

3. Landscape (left-handed)

Set to Portrait mode to get a better view or better operation of certain applications on your

device. Set to Landscape when viewing pictures, video or viewing longer text les.

To change the screen orientation, tap Start > Setting > System tab > Screen then select the orientation you want.

You can also change the orientation by tapping the icon.

Landscape mode

Portrait mode

Start menu

The Start menu contains various programs and applications that you commonly use.

Tap Start to display the start menu items:

Portrait mode

You can also customize the items that appear in the Start menu.

To do this:

1. Tap Start > Settings > Personal tab > Menus.

2. Select the check boxes of the items you want to appear in the Start menu. You can select up to seven (7) items.

Landscape mode

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Entering data

• Using the Input Panel

• Writing and drawing on the screen

• Recording voice

• Using ActiveSync™

• Synchronizing with Exchange Server

• Searching information

• Getting Help

Using the Input Panel

When you start an application or select a eld that requires text, symbols, or numbers, the

Input Panel icon appears on the menu bar. The Input Panel allows you to select various input methods available on your device including: Block Recognizer, Keyboard, Letter Recognizer, T9, and Transcriber.

Using the Block Recognizer

The Block Recognizer allows you to use a single stroke to write letters, numbers, symbols, or punctuations, which are converted into typed text.

To use the Block Recognizer:

1. In an application, tap the Input Panel arrow, then tap Block Recognizer.

2. Write letters, numbers, symbols, or punctuations in the designated writing area.

• Write letters on the abc (left) area of the box.

• Write numbers on the 123 (right) area of the box.

• Tap the special symbols button to key in symbols, punctuations and other special characters.

• Tap Help “?” button for help on how to write characters.

Tap for special characters

Input panel

Using the on-screen keyboard

With the on-screen keyboard, you can key in text, symbols, numbers, or other special characters when input is possible.

To input text using the on-screen keyboard:

1. In an application, tap the Input Panel arrow, then tap Keyboard.

2. Key in text by tapping keys on the on-screen keyboard.

Input panel

To enlarge the on-screen keyboard:

1. Tap the Input Panel arrow, then tap Option.

2. Select Keyboard from the Input Method list.

3. Tap Large Keys.

Using the Letter Recognizer

With the Letter Recognizer you can write individual letters, numbers, or special characters, which are converted into typed text.

To use the Letter Recognizer:

1. In an application, tap the Input Panel arrow, then tap Letter Recognizer.

2. Write letters, numbers, symbols, or punctuations in the designated writing area.

• Write capital letters on the ABC (left) area of the box.

• Write lower case letters on the abc (middle) area of the box.

• Write numbers on the 123 (right) area of the box.

• Tap the special symbols button to key in symbols, punctuations and other special characters.

• Tap Help “?” button for help on how to write characters.

Tap for special characters

Input panel

Using T9 input

T9 allows you to enter text in alpha-numeric format. As you key in alpha-numeric texts on the keypad, T9 automatically matches your input with most likely the completed word.

To switch to T9 input:

• In an application, tap the Input Panel arrow, then tap T9 or

• While you are editing a document and T9 is not your input method, long press

TIP:

• To switch between “Symbols”, “123”, Abc”, and “T9 English” while using T9 input, long press key to display shortcut menu then use joystick to

select your choice.

• While you are editing a document and T9 is not your input method, long press key to switch to ASUS T9.

• After using T9 as input method, tap the Input icon to minimize the keypad or long press “*” key to switch to other input methods.

T9 input shortcuts

• To key in a word or number, tap the keys on the keypad.

• To insert a word or number from the word list:

a. Use joystick to move highlighted bar on word list.

b. Press joystick to add selected word or number.

c. Press to delete previous character or highlighted text.

key to switch to ASUS T9.

Word list

Use joystick to select word

Alpha-numeric keypad

Press to delete character or selected text to the left

Using the Transcriber

Transcriber is a handwriting recognition program that allows you to write in cursive, print, or mixed styles. It reliably recognizes not only written text but also numbers and symbols. Make sure to write legibly. See Help for more information on the Transcriber.

To use the Transcriber:

1. Start an application that accepts user input, such as Notes or Word Mobile.

2. Tap the Input Panel arrow, then tap Transcriber.

To write using Transcriber (using Notes):

1. Tap screen to position the cursor where you want the text to appear.

2. Use the stylus to write on the screen. The handwriting will be converted to text after you lift the stylus from the screen.

To edit text:

1. Draw a line across the text you want to edit. After you lift the stylus from the screen, the line will disappear and the selected text will be highlighted.

2. You can now rewrite the text or use the Transcriber gestures to edit your selected text. See Help for the Transcriber gestures.

Tap for Help

Input panel

Writing and drawing on the screen

You can write or draw directly on the screen and save notes in your own handwriting. If you prefer to use your own handwriting or use drawings in your notes, set the default input mode to Writing. If you prefer text, set the default mode to Typing.

To set the default input mode for Notes:

1. Tap Start > Programs > Notes.

2. From the Notes list, tap Menu > Options.

3. In the Default mode: box, tap the down arrow and select any of the following:

• Writing - if you want to draw or enter handwritten text in a note.

• Typing - if you want to create a typed note.

4. Set the other options according to your preference.

5. Tap when nished.

To write a note:

1. Tap Start > Programs > Notes.

2. From the Notes list, tap New.

3. Write your text on the screen.

4. When nished, tap to return to the Notes list.

Recording voice

You can record sound, voice, or add a recording to a note using your device.

To start a voice recording:

1. Press and hold the Record button while recording.

2. Release to stop recording.

3. Tap to close and exit.

To create a voice recording using Notes:

1. Tap Start > Programs > Notes.

2. From the Notes list, tap New.

3. If you do not see the recording toolbar, tap Menu > View Recording Toolbar.

4. Tap the record icon to begin recording.

5. Place the receiver near your mouth or source of sound.

6. Tap the stop icon when nished

recording. A recording icon appears on the note.

7. Tap .

Press and hold to record

To add a recording to a saved note:

1. Tap Start > Programs > Notes.

2. From the Notes list, tap to open a saved note.

3. If you do not see the recording toolbar, tap Menu > View Recording Toolbar.

4. Tap the record icon to begin recording.

5. Place the receiver near your mouth or source of sound.

6. Tap the stop icon when nished recording. A recording icon appears on the note.

7. Tap .

Using ActiveSync™

ActiveSync™ allows you to synchronize data in your device with data in your computer. ActiveSync can also synchronize over a wireless or cellular network with Microsoft Exchange Server, provided that your cellular phone service or company is running Microsoft Exchange Server with Exchange ActiveSync. When synchronized directly with Exchange Server, you can stay up to date even when your PC is turned off.

During synchronization, ActiveSync compares the data in your device with the data in your computer or Exchange Server, and updates all data with recent changes.

You can select and synchronize data in the following locations using ActiveSync:

• Contacts

• Calendar

• Email

• Tasks

• Notes

• Favorites

• Files

• Media

You can also exchange data between your computer and device without synchronizing.

ActiveSync is already installed in your device, but before you can synchronize data with

your computer, you must rst install ActiveSync in your computer. Install ActiveSync from the

Microsoft companion CD that came with your device package.

After you have installed ActiveSync, set up a sync relationship between your device and your computer. ActiveSync recognizes your device and automatically transfers the synchronization settings you have in your device.

If you wish to synchronize your device with Exchange Server through your company or service provider, obtain the name of the Exchange Server, user name, password, and domain name from your network administrator before starting the Sync Setup Wizard.

To install and congure ActiveSync in your computer:

1. Insert the Microsoft companion CD that came with your device package.

2. Follow succeeding screen instructions.

3. After the setup is complete, the Sync Setup Wizard automatically starts when you connect your device to your computer. Follow screen instructions to complete the wizard.

4. From the Sync Setup Wizard, you can:

• Congure an Exchange Server connection to synchronize directly with an Exchange

Server. Acquire from your network administrator the required parameters for input.

• Create a synchronization relationship between your computer and your device.

5. Select the information type that you want to synchronize.

6. After you nish the wizard, ActiveSync automatically synchronizes your device. You can

disconnect the device after the synchronization is complete.

NOTE:

• When connected, your device is automatically synchronized with your computer. ActiveSync synchronizes everytime you make a change on either the device or computer.

• You cannot use WLAN to synchronize database.

• Refer to your Windows

Mobile Help, for more information about ActiveSync synchronization.

Synchronizing via USB

You can connect to your device using the bundled USB cable to synchronize to your computer.

To synchronize your device via USB:

1. After installing ActiveSync to your computer, connect the USB plug to the mini-USB connector at the bottom of the device.

2. Connect the other end of the USB cable to your computer. Upon connection, ActiveSync automatically synchronizes your device.

Synchronizing via Bluetooth

You can connect your device to your computer using the Bluetooth wireless technology.

To synchronize your device via Bluetooth:

1. Congure Bluetooth in your computer to support ActiveSync. Refer to the ActiveSync

Help in your computer for instructions.

2. Turn on Bluetooth in your device. See “Using Bluetooth” section in Chapter 4 for details.

3. On your device, tap Start > Programs > ActiveSync.

4. From the ActiveSync screen, tap Menu > Connect via Bluetooth. Make sure your device is within Bluetooth range with your computer.

If this is the rst time you connect to this computer via Bluetooth, perform the Bluetooth

wizard in your device and setup a Bluetooth partnership between your device and computer. Refer to Chapter 4 for Bluetooth wireless connection settings.

Synchronizing via Infrared (IR)

You can connect your device to your computer using the built-in Infrared port.

To synchronize your device via Infrared (IR):

1. Congure ActiveSync in your computer to receive infrared beams. Refer to the

ActiveSync Help in your computer for instructions.

2. On your device, tap Start > Programs > ActiveSync.

3. From the ActiveSync, tap Menu > Connect via IR. Make sure that the IR port in your device is lined-up and in close range with the IR port of the computer.

4. Tap Sync.

Synchronizing with Exchange Server

To synchronize your device with Exchange Server:

1. From the ActiveSync menu, tap Menu > Add Server Source.

2. In the Server Address eld, input the

name of the server running Exchange Server then tap Next. If necessary, tap the check box

This server requires an encrypted (SSL) connection.

3. Input your name, password, and domain then tap Next.

4. Tap the check boxes to select the data items that you want to synchronize with Exchange Server. To change the available synchronization settings, select a data item then tap Settings. Tap Finish when done.

5. Start the sync process.

Setting the synchronization schedule

To set the synchronization with Exchange Server:

1. From the ActiveSync screen, tap Menu > Schedule.

2. Refer to the table for input details.

Volume Recommended setup

High Select a shorter interval in the Peak

Low Select As items arrive option or

While roaming Check Use above settings while

times list.

a longer interval in the Off-peak times list.

roaming.

Searching information

Using the search tool, you can search for les and other items stored in your device or the external MiniSD card. You can search by le name or by words located in various applications

including the Calendar, Contacts, Excel Mobile, Word Mobile, Outlook Mobile, Help, Messages,

Notes, and Tasks. You can also lter your search to les larger than 64 KB.

To search for a le or an item:

1. Tap Start > Programs > Search.

2. In Search for, input the le name, word, or other information you want to search.

3. In Type, select the data type to help you lter your search.

4. Tap Search. Found items are listed in Results.

5. In the Results list, tap the item for which your need information.

Getting Help

You can easily nd Help for using any program on the device.

To get help for a program:

• From the Today screen or program, tap Start > Help.

A page will open with links to topics that explain how to use the program.

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Phone features

• Using the phone

• Making a call

• Receiving a call

Using phone

Like a standard cellular phone, you can use your P525 to make and receive calls. You can also keep a history of calls made and received, send SMS or MMS messages, take notes while talking, call from Contacts, and copy SIM card contacts to your device.

Phone pad

The phone pad allows you to easily dial and access the Contacts, Call History, Speed Dial, and Phone settings. To launch the Phone pad, do any of the following:

• Tap Start > Phone.

• Press the talk button.

• Directly dial the phone number you want to call using the numeric key pad.

• From the Today screen, press the left soft key.

Using ight mode

Generally, you are required to turn off your cellular phone onboard an aircraft during takeoff and landing. Flight mode enables you to turn off the phone function but keep your device turned on to use other functions.

To use ight mode:

• Tap the signal icon then tap Turn on ight mode.

• To resume phone function, tap the signal icon then tap Turn off ight mode.

Adjusting the device volume

To adjust the device volume:

1. Tap the speaker icon.

2. From the volume menu, you can:

• Adjust the phone volume or device

volume by moving the slider to the desired volume level.

• Tap On, Vibrate, or Off to change the system and ringer volume settings.

You can also adjust the device volume by

pressing the volume controller keys at the left side of the device.

Volume controller

Making a call

You can make a phone call using either the key pad or phone pad. You can also make calls directly from the Contacts, Call History, Speed Dial, or Voice Commander.

Using the keypad

To make a call using the keypad:

1. Enter the number of the party you wish

to call, then press .

If you pressed the wrong number, press

to erase number to the left.

2. Talk to the called party when connected.

3. When nished, press to end the call.

Using the phone pad

To make a call using the phone pad:

1. Tap Start > Phone.

2. From the phone screen, tap the number of

the party you want to call then tap .

If you tap the wrong number, tap the back arrow

to erase number to the left.

3. Talk to the called party when connected.

4. When nished, tap to end the call.

Back arrow

Talk button

Phone pad features

Operator name

Numeric keypad

Press to launch Contacts list

Dialled numbers appear here

Press to delete number to the left

Press to set speed dial

Press to launch Call History

Press to make call

Press to launch menu

Displays the current call status

Press to mute

Press to launch Contacts list

Press to turn speaker ON/OFF

Press to take notes

Press to launch numeric keypad

Press to hold call

Press to end call

Press to launch menu

Making calls from Contacts

To make a call directly from Contacts:

1. Tap Start > Phone.

2. From the Phone pad, tap Contacts or press the Left soft key.

You can also launch Contacts from the Today screen by tapping Contacts on the menu

bar or pressing the Right soft key.

3. You can do any of the following to make a call:

• Tap to select a contact, then from the Contacts list, tap Call.

• Tap to select a contact, then press talk button.

• Select a contact then press the talk button twice. Once to send the number to the Phone pad, and once to dial the number.

• You can also tap and hold the contact, and on the shortcut menu tap Call.

Making calls from Call History

• To make a call from the call history:

1. Tap Start > Phone.

2. On the Phone pad, tap the Call History button.

3. Scroll to the desired contact or phone number, and tap Call.

To look for more numbers in other categories,

tap Menu > Filter and tap a category.

• You can also launch Call History in the Today screen by pressing the left soft key.

Call History button

Using the Speed Dial

With Speed Dial you can call frequently dialled numbers in a single tap. For example, if you assign a contact to the number 2 button in Speed Dial, you can simply tap and hold the Phone pad to dial the contact’s number.

To create a Speed Dial entry:

1. Make sure that entry you want to create is already in the Contacts.

2. Tap Start > Phone.

2. On the Phone pad, tap the Speed Dial button.

3. Tap Menu > New.

4. Tap a contact from the list then tap Select.

5. In the Location box, select an available location for the new speed dial then tap OK.

To create a Speed Dial entry from Contacts:

1. From the Contacts list, tap and hold a contact name.

2. On the shortcut menu, tap Add to Speed Dial.

3. Select an available location for the new Speed Dial.

To delete a Speed Dial entry:

• In the Speed Dial list, tap and hold the desired entry and tap Delete.

Using Voice Command

To make a phone call using voice command:

1. Press the voice command button on the left side of your device.

2. From the following screen, your device

asks you to “Say command.”

3. Audibly say “Call” then the name to call

from your Contact list.

4. Say “Yes” or “No” after the conrmation

question.

If you said “Yes”, the voice command

proceeds and dials the number; otherwise, it returns to the voice command menu.

5. Say “Goodbye” to exit voice command.

NOTES:

To use voice commander while using a headset, press the answer button on the headset then follow given instructions.

Receiving a call

When you receive a call, a message will appear, giving you the option to answer or ignore the incoming call.

To answer or reject an incoming call:

• To answer a call tap Answer, or press .

• To reject an incoming call, tap Ignore, or press .

TIP:

Long press to switch receiver to speakerphone mode.

The following pop-up screen appears during an incoming call:

• Tap Answer to receive call or

• Tap Ignore to dismiss call.

To terminate a call:

• Tap End or press on the device to terminate an incoming or outgoing call in progress.

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Wireless features

• Using Bluetooth

• Using WLAN (IEEE 802.11b)

• Using Infrared (IR)

• Setting a GPRS connection

Using Bluetooth

Overview

Bluetooth® is a short-range wireless communications technology that allows devices with Bluetooth capabilities to exchange data within a radius of about 10 meters (30 feet) without requring a physical connection.

With Bluetooth enabled in your device, you can:

• Connect and communicate (i.e. beam les, tasks, contacts) with other devices with

Bluetooth features.

• Use Bluetooth service. After you connect to another device or computer using Bluetooth, you can use the services available on that device.

Activating Bluetooth in your device

To activate (turn ON) Bluetooth in your device:

1. Tap Start > Settings > Connections tab then tap the Bluetooth icon.

2. From the Bluetooth screen, tap General tab.

3. Tap Turn on button. The Bluetooth status is displayed above the Turn on/Turn off buttons.

You can also turn Bluetooth On or Off from the Today screen.

To do this:

1. Find the Bluetooth icon at the botton right corner of the Today screen.

2. Tap to display shortcut menu then tap Turn Bluetooth ON.

The Bluetooth icon changes to if Bluetooth is turned Off.

Conguring Bluetooth

To congure Bluetooth in your device:

1. Start > Settings > Connections tab then tap the Bluetooth icon.

2. From the Bluetooth screen, you can access the following tabs:

• General - allows you to set the user prole, turn Bluetooth on or off, displays the

Bluetooth status, and provides a link to the Bluetooth Manager.

• Accessibility - allows you to set the device name, see the Bluetooth Device Address,

select remote device you want to connect, and set whether to allow remote devices to detect your device.

• Services - enable or disable available Bluetooth services, require authorization, set

authentication passkey, and set to require encryption. You can also access advanced settings from this tab.

The available service settings are enabled when you select a Bluetooth service. Select a service from the list to establish its settings.

Bluetooth Service Description

File Transfer Set the highest level directory on your device that remote devices can

Information Exchange Sets the default business card.

Serial Port Displays the port addresses. This cannot be changed.

Personal Network Server Allows you to customise the service settings for your personal network

Hands Free Enable telephone and/or audio prole.

Dial-up Networking Server Allows you to enable or authenticate, or both, the connections to the

NOTES:

The Bluetooth device setup instructions provided in this section may differ with other Bluetooth devices. If the instructions in this guide differs from the documentation that came with your Bluetooth-enabled device, follow the latter.

access.

server.

dial-up network server.

Using a Bluetooth-enabled headset

Mono headset setup

1. Make sure that Bluetooth is enabled on your device.

2. Tap on the Today screen then on the shortcut menu tap Bluetooth Manager.

3. From the Bluetooth Manager, tap New.

4. From the Bluetooth Connection Wizard, tap Hands-free/Headset setup then tap

Next.

5. Make sure that your headset device is in pairing mode and ready to receive incoming connection requests then tap Next.

6. Tap the name of your Bluetoothenabled headset device then tap Next.

7. In Passkey, input the alphanumeric passkey of your headset device

then tap . You can nd this in the documentation that came with your headset device.

8. Tap Finish. You are now ready to use your headset device.

NOTES:

If the connection between the device and a Bluetooth headset fails, press the device icon then choose

“Re-connection”, you do not have to pair the devices again

Stereo headset setup

P525 supports A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Prole), which is used by Bluetooth-enabled

stereo headsets. Make sure that your stereo headset also supports A2DP.

1. Tap on the Today screen then on the shortcut menu tap Bluetooth Manager.

2. From the Bluetooth manager screen, tap New then select High Quality Audio Setup.

3. Make sure that your stereo headset device is in pairing mode and ready to receive incoming connection requests then tap Next.

4. Tap the name of your stereo headset device then tap Next.

• If you want to create a shortcut, tap the check box Create a shortcut for this connection then input a connection name.

• If you want to use a secure connections, tap the check box to Use a secure, encrypted

connection.

5. Tap Finish to initiate connection.

NOTES:

• To answer a phone call using your stereo headset, make sure that you have mono and stereo connection at the same time.

• To use voice commander while using a headset, press the answer button on the headset then follow given instructions.

Using a Bluetooth-enabled GPS

To congure a Bluetooth-enabled GPS device:

1. Make sure that Bluetooth is enable on your device.

2. Tap on the Today screen then on the shortcut menu tap Bluetooth Manager.

3. From the Bluetooth Manager, tap New.

4. Make sure that your GPS device is in pairing mode and ready to receive incoming connection requests.

5. From the Connection Wizard, tap

Explore a Bluetooth device then tap Next.

6. Tap the name of your Bluetoothenabled GPS device then tap Next.

7. Select SPP Slave in the Service Selection list then tap Next.

8. Tap Finish.

9. Tap and hold the shortcut icon to display shortcut menu then tap Connect.

10.In Passkey, input the alphanumeric passkey of your headset device then tap OK. You can nd this in the documentation that came with your headset device.

Using WLAN (IEEE 802.11b)

Introduction

WLAN (IEEE 802.11b), refers to certain types of wireless local area network (WLAN) that

use specications in the 802.11 family. Created by the Wi-Fi Alliance, a nonprot international

association to certify interoperability of wireless local area network products. Any device

tested and approved by the Wi-Fi Alliance are certied as interoperable with each other even

if they are from different manufacturers.

Activating WLAN in your device

To activate WLAN in your device:

1. Tap Start > Settings > Connections tab then tap the Wi-Fi Manager icon.

2. From the Wi-Fi Manager screen, tap Menu then Turn Wi-Fi On.

You can also turn Wi-Fi ON or OFF from the Today screen:

1. Tap the Wi-Fi icon or on the status bar.

2. From the pop-up callout, tap Turn on Wi-Fi.

NOTE:

• When WLAN is used simultaneously with the GPRS, the latter will get signal priority. We recommend not to use WLAN and GPRS at the same time.

• We recommend not to use WLAN and the Bluetooth function at the same time. Disturbance in data transmission is possible since both use the same wireless channel.

• The WLAN and USB connections can not be used at the same time.

• When the battery power is less than 20% the device prompts a warning message whether to continue using WiFi or not. Tap “Yes” to continue using or “No” to disconnect. In any case, we recommend that you plug the power adapter immediately to avoid losing data.

Conguring WLAN

To congure WLAN in your device:

1. Start > Settings > Connections tab then tap the Wi-Fi Manager icon.

2. From the Wi-Fi Manager screen, you can access the following tabs:

• Wi-Fi Status

• Setting

• IP Info

• Site Survey

NOTE:

Tap ? for Wi-Fi Help.

Wi-Fi Status

Displays the Wi-Fi status, ESSID, BSSID,

BSS mode, channel, data rate, IP Address, and signal strength.

Setting

Allows you to set the Adhoc channel,

preamble, data rate, enable or disable power save feature, set power strength, and enable or disable auto power off feature.

NOTE:

The Power Save feature reduces data transmission rate but improves the battery life.

IP Info

Displays the network information and

allows you to renew or ping a network connection.

Site Survey

Shows the available wireless networks

in the area.

Using Infrared (IR)

You can use your device to connect to another device with infrared capabilities. To connect to another device via infrared:

1. Setup the device you want to connect to receive infrared beams. Refer to the technical documentation that came with the device.

2. Congure your device to receive infrared beams. Tap Start > Settings > Connections tab then tap Beam icon.

3. Tap to check Receive all incoming beams.

4. Tap .

5. Line up the infrared ports of both devices. Make sure that they are unobstructed and within range.

6. Send data from the source device. Upon connection, your device prompts that data is being received. Tap Cancel if you want to stop transfer.

7. When nished, tap Yes to accept and save data or tap No to discard data.

Setting a GPRS connection

Your P525 allows you to connect via General Packet Radio Service (GPRS). GPRS is a wireless communication standard that runs at speeds of up to 115 kbps, compared to 9.6 kbps of the current Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM). It supports a wide range of bandwidths that allows sending and receiving small bursts of data, such as email and web browsing. To set a GPRS connection in your device:

1. From the Today screen, tap on the status bar.

2. From the pop-up callout, tap Settings.

3. From the Settings screen, select the Connections tab then tap Connections icon.

Pop-up callout

4. From the Connections screen, tap Add a new model connection.

5. Input a unique name for the connection then select Cellular Line (GPRS) from the modem list.

6. Input the Access point name.

7. Input your user name, password, and domain then tap Finish. Contact your network administrator for assistance.

NOTE:

The GPRS and USB connections can not be used at the same time.

Connecting GPRS

To connect GPRS:

1. Tap Start > Settings > Connections tab then tap Connections icon.

2. From the Connections screen, tap Manage existing connections.

3. Tap and hold on an existing connection then from the pop-up menu tap Connect.

Tap Delete if you want to delete

selected connection setting.

4. When connected, tap to exit.

If you have set a default GPRS connection, it automatically connects when you launch an application that connects to the Internet.

1. Launch any application that connects to the Internet (e.g. Internet Explorer).

The device will automatically connect

your default GPRS connection. A

Pop-up callout

pop-up callout appears to display the connection status.

2. When connected, you can start browsing the Internet. If you’re using Internet Explorer, the default site will be displayed.

Disconnecting GPRS

To disconnect GPRS:

1. Tap from the status bar.

2. From the pop-up callout, tap Disconnect.

3. Tap to exit.

NOTE:

• If your ActiveSync is set to sync with Exchange

Server automatically, synchronization will occur after you connect again.

• GPRS will automatically reconnect everytime you launch an application that requires GPRS connection (e.g. Internet Explorer, Pocket MSN).

Using the GPRS Tool

The GPRS Tool allows you to conveniently select and connect to your GPRS service provider.

To connect via GPRS Tool:

1. Tap Start > Settings > Connections tab then tap the Network Setting icon.

You can also tap on the status bar

then tap Settings from the pop-up callout.

2. From the Network Setting screen, select your GPRS provider from the list.

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My Secrets

• Using My Secrets

Using My Secrets

My Secrets is a secret archive to keep your classied documents, pictures and video. The items placed in the My Secrets folder are encrypted for protection. A user-dened password is

required to unlock the folder or change the settings.

Enabling My Secrets

To enable My Secrets using Express Mode (recommended):

1. Tap Start > Programs then tap My Secrets icon.

2. Tap Express Mode (Recommended) then tap Next.

3. Key in a 4-digit password.

4. When prompted, key in the same

password again to conrm.

5. Tap Finish.

When nished, the

My Documents\My Secrets becomes an encrypted folder. You can now start using this folder.

IMPORTANT:

• When locked, the My Secrets folder is hidden. Use password to unlock folder and access les.

• You can tap the My Secrets icon on the Today screen to lock, unlock, and congure My Secrets. See next page for details.

Unlocking My Secrets

To unlock My Secrets:

1. Tap the My Secrets icon on the Today screen.

2. From the shortcut menu, tap Unlock.

3. Key in correct password.

You can now use My Secrets folder.

Locking My Secrets

To lock My Secrets:

1. Tap the My Secrets icon on the

Today screen.

2. From the shortcut menu, tap Lock.

The My Secrets icon changes to

indicating that the My Secrets folder is locked.

My Secrets setting

To modify the My Secrets settings:

1. Tap the My Secrets icon on the Today screen.

2. From the shortcut menu, tap My Secrets Setting.

3. Key in correct password.

My Secrets Setting allows you to

modify any of the following:

• Security setting

• Password

• Password Hint

Security Setting

Security setting allows you to enable

or disable autolock when the device enters sleep mode, lock the device now, or stop security.

Password

The Password tab allows you to

change the password and password type.

Hint

Set a hint in case you forget your

password.

• Tap check box to enable or disable use of hint to unlock the device.

• Select one of the predened questions then key in answer.

4. Tap when nished.

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