Dopod 838 User Manual
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User Manual
Please Read Before Proceeding
Microsoft, MS-DOS, Windows, Windows NT, Windows Server,
Windows Mobile, ActiveSync, Excel, Internet Explorer, MSN, Outlook,
PowerPoint, and Word are either registered trademarks or trademarks
of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
THIS DEVICE IS NOT CHARGED WHEN YOU TAKE IT OUT OF THE BOX.
DO NOT REMOVE THE BATTERY PACK WHEN THE DEVICE IS CHARGING.
YOUR WARRANTY IS INVALIDATED IF YOU OPEN OR TAMPER WITH THE
DEVICE’S OUTER CASING.
EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES
When in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere or where
flammable materials exist, the product should be turned off and the
user should obey all signs and instructions. Sparks in such areas
could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death.
Users are advised not to use the equipment at refueling points such
as service or gas stations, and are reminded of the need to observe
restrictions on the use of radio equipment in fuel depots, chemical
plants, or where blasting operations are in progress. Areas with a
potentially explosive atmosphere are often, but not always, clearly
marked. These include fueling areas, below deck on boats, fuel or
chemical transfer or storage facilities, and areas where the air contains
chemicals or particles, such as grain, dust, or metal powders.
PRIVACY RESTRICTIONS
Some countries require full disclosure of recorded telephone
conversations, and stipulate that you must inform the person with
whom you are speaking that the conversation is being recorded.
Always obey the relevant laws and regulations of your country when
using the recording feature of your Pocket PC Phone.
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Important Safety Precautions
When using this product, the safety precautions below must be taken
to offset possible legal liabilities and damages.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
This product is intended for use when supplied with power from
the battery.
approval given to this product.
SAFETY IN AIRCRAFTS
Due to the possible interference caused by this product to an aircraft's
navigation system and its communications network, using this product
on board an airplane is against the law in most countries.
ENVIRONMENT RESTRICTIONS
Do not use this product at gas or refueling stations. The use of this
product is also prohibited in fuel storehouses, chemical plants, and
locations containing explosives.
SAFETY FOR ENVIRONMENTS
Do not use this product in gas stations, fuel depots, chemical plants or
where blasting operations are in progress, or in potentially explosive
atmospheres such as fuelling areas, below deck on boats, fuel or
chemical transfer or storage facilities, and areas where the air contains
chemicals or particles, such as grain, dust, or metal powders. Please
be aware that Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire
resulting in bodily injury or even death.
ROAD SAFETY
Vehicle drivers in motion are not permitted to use telephony services
with handheld devices, except in the case of emergency. In some
countries, using hand-free devices as an alternative is allowed.
Other usage may be dangerous and will invalidate any
INTERFERENCE WITH MEDICAL EQUIPMENT FUNCTIONS
This product may cause medical equipment to malfunction. The use of
this device is forbidden in most hospitals and medical clinics.
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NONIONIZING RADIATION
This product should be operated in the suggested normal condition
only to ensure the radiative performance and safety of the interference.
As with other mobile radio transmitting equipment, users are advised
that for satisfactory operation of the equipment and for the safety
of personnel, it is recommended that no part of the human body be
allowed to come too close to the antenna during operation of the
equipment.
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Contents
Chapter 1 Getting Started
1.1 Getting to Know your Device and its Accessories ......
1.2 Installing the SIM Card ................................................ 16
1.3 Battery Information .....................................................
1.4 Starting Up ...................................................................
1.5 The Today Screen ........................................................
1.6 Using the Start Menu ................................................... 23
Chapter 2
2.1 Introduction .................................................................. 28
2.2 Using the Keyboard ....................................................
2.3 Using Letter Recognizer .............................................
2.4 Using Block Recognizer .............................................
2.5 Using Transcriber ........................................................
2.6 Using Phone Pad .........................................................
2.7 Drawing and Writing on the Screen ...........................
2.8 Recording a Note .........................................................
2.9 Sea
Entering and Searching Information
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Chapter 3 Using Phone Features
3.1 Using the Phone .......................................................... 44
3.2 Making a Call ...............................................................
3.3 Receiving a Call ...........................................................
3.4 Smart Dialing ...............................................................
3.5 In-call Options .............................................................
3.6 Additional Dialing Information ...................................
Chapter 4
4.1 Using ActiveSync ........................................................ 56
4.2 Synchronizing Information .........................................
4.3 Synchronizing via Infrared and Bluetooth ................
4.4 Synchronizing Music, Video, and Pictures ...............
Synchronizing Your Device
Chapter 5 Managing Your Dopod 838
5.1 Personalizing Your Dopod 838 ................................... 64
5.2 Adding and Removing Programs ...............................
5.3 Managing Memory .......................................................
5.4 Backing Up Files .........................................................
5.5 Protecting Your Device ...............................................
5.6 Resetting Your Dopod 838 ..........................................
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Chapter 6 Getting Connected
6.1 Connecting to the Internet .......................................... 84
6.2 Internet Explorer Mobile ............................................
6.3 Using Bluetooth ...........................................................
6.4 Using Comm Manager ................................................
6.5 Using Terminal Services Client ..................................
Chapter 7 Exchanging Messages and
Using Outlook
7.1 E-mail and Text Messages ........................................ 102
7.2 MMS Messages ..........................................................
7.3 Pocket MSN Messenger .............................................
7.4 Calendar ......................................................................
7.5 Contacts ......................................................................
7.6 Tasks ...........................................................................
7.7 Notes ..........................................................................
Chapter 8 Experiencing Multimedia
8.1 Using Camera ............................................................ 126
8.2 Using Pictures & Videos ........................................... 137
8.3 Using Windows Media Player ...................................
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Chapter 9 Using Other Applications
9.1 Word Mobile ............................................................... 150
9.2 Excel Mobile ...............................................................
9.3 Viewing Slide Shows with
9.4 Using ClearVue PDF ..................................................
9.5 Using MIDlet Manager ...............................................
9.6 Using ZIP ....................................................................
9.7 Voice Commander .....................................................
PowerPoint Mobile ....... 154
Appendix
A.1 Regulatory Notices .................................................... 170
A.2 PC Requirement to Run ActiveSync 4.0 ................ 178
A.3 Troubleshooting ....................................................... 179
A.4 Specifications
A.5 Index .......................................................................... 186
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Chapter 1
Getting Started
1.1 Getting to Know your Device
and its Accessories
1.2 Installing the SIM Card
1.3 Battery Information
1.4 Starting Up
1.5 The Today Screen
1.6 Using the Start Menu
1.1
Getting to Know your Device and
its Accessories
Front, top, and left-side view
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No. Item Function
1 MiniSD Card Slot Lets you insert a storage card (miniSD) for storing data.
2 POWER Button Press to turn off your device temporarily and switches
3 Notification LED 1 Bi-color LED on the left side: Blue for Bluetooth system
4 Speaker Listen to audio media or a phone call from here.
5 Notification LED 2 Bi-color LED on the right side: Green and Amber for
6 Internet Explorer Press to launch Internet Explorer.
7 Messaging Press to quick start your Messaging.
8 Touch Screen Use to write, draw, or make a selection with the stylus.
9 Left SOFT KEY Performs the command shown in the label above the
10 Right SOFT KEY Performs the command shown in the label above the
11 END Button Press to end a call.
12 Navigation Pad Press this multi-directional control up, down, left, or right
13 TALK Button Press to answer an incoming call or dial a number.
14 Volume Controller Press up or down to adjust the volume.
15 Comm Manager Press to start Comm manager; press and hold to switch
the device to sleep mode; press and hold (about five
seconds) to turn off your device completely.
When your device is in sleep mode, you can still use
the phone function to receive calls; however, the phone
function is off when you turn off the device completely.
notification of powered-up and ready to transmit radio
frequency signal, and Green for Wi-Fi status.
GSM standby, SMS message, GSM network status,
notification, battery charging status.
button.
button.
to move through menus, program instructions; carry out
the selection by pressing the center button.
to vibration mode.
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Back, bottom, and right-side view
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No. Item Function
1 Car Antenna
Connector
2 Flash light Allows you to capture images even in a dark
3 Self-Portrait Mirror Position your device until this mirror reflects the image
4 Camera Lens The “live” incoming video stream enters through this
5 Stylus and Stylus
Slot
6 Microphone Speak into the microphone when receiving or making a
7 Sync Connector Use this connector for synchronizing data or recharging
8 Earphone Jack Allows you to listen to audio media or use the phone’s
9 Voice Command Press to start Voice Speed Dial; press and hold to
10 Infrared Port Lets you exchange file(s) or data with other devices
11 RESET Button With the stylus, press the RESET button to soft-reset
12 CAMERA Button Press to launch the camera. Press again to take a
You can connect your phone to a car antenna to utilize
the superior reception quality.
environment.
you want to capture.
lens, when Camera mode is active.
Use the stylus to write, draw, or select items on the
touch screen.
phone call or voice recording.
the battery.
hands-free kit.
record a voice note.
wirelessly.
your device.
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The QWERTY keyboard
Your device provides you with a QWERTY keyboard, which is similar to
a standard keyboard on your PC. To use the QWERTY keyboard, slide
the screen panel to the right to reveal the keyboard.
The QWERTY keyboard
You can do the following with the QWERTY keyboard:
• To type lowercase letters, press the keys using your thumbs or
fingers.
• To use all uppercase letters, press first, then .
• To type a single uppercase letter, press and then press the
corresponding key.
• To enter a number or symbol (labeled in red color), press
and then press the corresponding key.
• Press the Left/Right SOFT KEY to perform the command
shown in the label above the key.
• Press to verify your data entries or exit the program in use.
• Press to open the Start menu.
• Press the arrow keys / / / for directional
movement.
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Accessories
The following accessories are provided with the device:
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No. Item Function
1 AC adapter Recharge the device battery.
2 USB cable Connect your device to a PC and synchronize data.
3 Stereo headset Provide a volume control jog dial and a Send/End
button. You can use the button to pick up and hang
up incoming and outgoing calls. Plug into Earphone
Jack to listen to audio files.
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1.2 Installing the SIM Card
Follow these steps to install a GSM SIM (Subscriber Identity Module)
card provided by your local network service provider. The SIM card
contains your phone number, service details, and phonebook/message
memory.
Your device supports both 1.8V and 3V SIM cards. Some legacy SIM
cards will not function within this device. The customer should consult
with their service provider for a replacement SIM card. There may be a
fees for this service
1. Make sure your device is turned off.
2. Remove the battery cover.
3. Pull the plastic ribbon to remove the battery. Then, insert the SIM
card into the SIM card slot with its gold contacts facing down (the
cut-off corner of the SIM card should match the cut-off corner in
the slot).
4. Replace the battery and gently push down to snap it into place.
5. Replace the battery cover.
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1.3 Battery Information
Your device contains a rechargeable Li-ion polymer battery. Your
device is designed to use only manufacturer-specified original batteries
and accessories. Battery performance depends on many factors,
including your wireless service provider’s network configuration, signal
strength, the temperature of the environment in which you operate your
device, the features and/or settings you select and use, items attached
to your device’s connecting ports, and your voice, data, and other
program usage patterns.
Battery life estimates (approximations):
• Standby time: 150 ~ 200 hours
• Talk time (Screen off): 3.5 ~ 5 hours
Warning! To reduce risk of fire or burns.
• Do not attempt to open, disassemble, or service the battery pack.
• Do not crush, puncture, short external contacts, or dispose of in fire
or water.
• Do not expose to temperatures above 60oC (140oF).
• Replace only with the battery pack designated for this product.
• Recycle or dispose of used battery as stipulated by local regulation.
To check the battery power
• Tap the battery level icon ( ) on the
Today screen.
• Tap Start > Settings > System tab >
Power.
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Charge the battery
New batteries are shipped partially charged. Before you can use your
device, you need to install and charge the battery. Some batteries
perform best after several full charge/discharge cycles. You can charge
the battery by:
• Connecting your device directly to an external power source.
• Plugging the device sync cable into the USB port on your PC.
Low battery
When the low-battery warning appears, do the following:
• Immediately save your current data.
• Synchronize with your PC to charge the battery.
• Turn off your device.
1.4 Starting Up
Turn the device on and off
To turn on the device, press the POWER button. When you turn on
the device for the first time, you are asked to complete a calibration
process. For more information, see “Calibrate the device” on next
page.
To turn off the device, press POWER again.
Note Pressing POWER turns off your device temporarily and switches the
device to sleep mode. However, you can still receive messages and
calls while your device is in the sleep mode.
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Calibrate the Device
Calibrating the device screen involves tapping with the stylus the
center of a cross as it moves around the screen. This process ensures
that when you tap the screen with your stylus, the tapped item is
activated.
If your device does not accurately respond to screen taps, follow these
steps to re-calibrate it:
1. Tap Start > Settings > System tab > Screen.
2. On the General tab, tap Align Screen, and follow the instructions
on the screen.
Buttons Lock
It is possible to lock the buttons on the device, so that the applications
may not be accidentally launched. Once you enable this feature, only
the Power button can turn on your device.
To configure the Buttons Lock settings
• Tap Start > Settings > Personal tab > Buttons. On the Lock
tab, select the Lock all buttons except Power button check
box.
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Manage screen settings
The device touch screen has three orientation modes: Portrait,
Landscape (right-handed), and Landscape (left-handed). Portrait
mode allows you to get a better view or a better operation of certain
programs on your device, while Landscape mode may be optimal for
viewing longer text files.
• To change the orientation, tap Start > Settings > System tab >
Screen, and select the orientation you want.
Portrait mode Landscape mode
• To smooth the edges of screen fonts for many programs, on the
ClearType
• To increase the readability or to see more content on the screen,
on the Text Size tab, adjust the text size by moving the slider.
Note When you slide the display panel to open the QWERTY keyboard,.the
tab, select the Enable ClearType check box.
screen orientation changes automatically.
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1.5 The Today Screen
The Today screen displays important information, such as upcoming
appointments and status indicators. You can tap a section on the
screen to open the associated program.
• To access the Today screen, tap Start > Today.
• To customize the Today screen display, including the background
image, tap Start > Settings > Personal tab > Today.
1 Tap to open the Start menu.
2 Tap to view connectivity status.
3 Indicates the radio signal strength.
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Tap to configuration the phone
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4 Tap to control device/ringer
volume level.
5 Displays the current time. Tap and
hold to change the clock mode:
Analog or Digital.
6 Displays the current date. Tap to
setup date, time, alarm, and more.
7 Tap to set owner information.
8 Your day at a glance with
reminders. Tap to open the related
program: messages, tasks, and
appointments.
9 Tap to open MSN sign-in screen.
10 Tap to lock or unlock the device.
: locked; : unlocked.
11 Indicates the battery status. Tap to
open the Power Settings screen.
12 Tap to start Comm Manager.
13 Tap to open the Calendar screen.
14 Tap to open the Contacts screen.
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Indicators
Following are some of the status icons that you may see on your
device.
Icon Description
Indicates the battery is fully charged.
Indicates the battery is very low.
Battery charging.
Sound on.
Sound off.
Ringer in vibration mode.
Connection is active.
Connection is not active.
Synchronization in progress.
Synchronization error.
Indicates maximum signal strength.
No signal.
Phone is turned off.
No phone service.
Searching for phone service.
Voice call in progress.
Calls are forwarded.
Call on hold.
Missed call.
GPRS (General Packet Radio Services) available
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Icon Description
New e-mail or text messages.
New voice mail
There are more notifications. Tap the icon to view all.
Indicates Wi-Fi is turned on. : Wi-Fi off.
Indicates the device is locked. : Device unlocked.
1.6 Using the Start Menu
The Start menu, located at the top left corner of the Today screen,
displays a list of programs. It lets you close a screen and switch from
one program to another. You can start a program by scrolling through
the programs list and then pressing ENTER, or by tapping a program
with the stylus.
1 Tap to open the Today screen.
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displayed in Start menu can be
customized by tapping Start
> Settings > Personal tab >
Menus.
3 Tap to start a recently-used
program.
4 Tap to view and select more
programs that are installed in your
device.
5 Tap to change device settings.
6 Tap to see a Help topic for the
current screen.
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Program Indicators
Following are some of the icons for the programs that are already
installed on your device.
Icon Description
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ActiveSync Synchronizes information between your device and a
PC.
Calculator Performs basic arithmetic and calculations, such as
addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Calendar Keeps track of your appointments and creates meeting
requests.
Camera Snaps photos or shoots video clips with accompanying
audio.
ClearVue PDF enables you to view PDF files on your Pocket PC.
Comm Manager Allows you to manage the device’s connection
(including Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and ActiveSync), and switch the ringer/
vibration mode.
Contacts Keeps track of your friends and colleagues.
Download Agent Provides information about the download status
and the downloaded content from the Internet.
Excel Mobile Creates new workbooks or lets you view and edit
Excel workbooks.
File Explorer Enables you to organize and manage files on your
device.
Games Lets you play two pre-installed games: Bubble Breaker
and Solitaire.
Help Enables you to see Help topics for a program on your device.
Internet Explorer Internet Explorer browses Web and WAP sites,
and downloads new programs and files from the Internet.
JAVA Enables you to download and install Java applications, such
as games and tools, on your device.
Icon Description
Messaging Sends and receives e-mail and text messages.
Modem Link Allows you to use your device as a modem.
Notes Creates handwritten or typed notes, drawings, and
recordings.
Phone Makes and receives calls, switches between calls and sets
up conference calling.
Pictures & Videos Collects, organizes, and sorts picture and video
files in the My Pictures folder of your device or on a storage card.
Pocket MSN Sends and receives instant messages with your MSN
Messenger contacts.
PowerPoint Mobile Lets you view and edit PowerPoint slides and
presentations.
Search Enables you to search contacts, data, and other information
on your device.
SIM Manager Collects, organizes and sorts the contact list stored
in your SIM card.
Tasks Keeps track of your tasks.
Windows Media Enables the multimedia function on your device.
Voice Speed Dial You can record voice tags so that you can dial a
phone number or launch programs simply by speaking a word.
Word Mobile Creates new documents or lets you view and edit
Word documents.
Terminal Services Client Allows you to log on a PC running
Terminal Services or Remote Desktop, and use all of the programs
available on that PC from your mobile device.
Zip Enables you to save memory and increase the storage capacity
of your device by compressing files in the conventional ZIP format.
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Chapter 2
Entering and Searching Information
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Using the Keyboard
2.3 Using Letter Recognizer
2.4 Using Block Recognizer
2.5 Using Transcriber
2.6 Using Phone Pad
2.7 Drawing and Writing on the Screen
2.8 Recording a Note
2.9 Searching Information
2.1 Introduction
When you start a program or select a field that requires text or
numbers, Input Panel automatically becomes available. Input Panel
provides access to the various input methods available on your device,
including Block Recognizer, Keyboard, Letter Recognizer, Phone
Pad, and Transcriber. By default, the Input Panel icon appears on
the menu bar to indicate which input method is currently selected. The
Input Selector arrow (shown at the right side of the Input Panel icon)
opens a list of available input methods.
To show or hide Input Panel
• Tap the Input Panel icon on the menu bar.
Example:
Input Panel (Keyboard)
Input Selector arrow
Icon Input method
The on-screen keyboard.
Letter Recognizer or Block Recognizer.
Phone Pad
Transcriber
Input Panel icon
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2.2 Using the Keyboard
To enter text, symbols, and numbers, you can either type using the
QWERTY Keyboard or the standard on-screen Keyboard. For use of
the QWERTY keyboard, see the instruction in Chapter 1.
Using the standard on-screen Keyboard
The on-screen Keyboard is available when text entry is possible. You
can enter text by tapping keys on the keyboard that are displayed on
the screen.
To enter text using the on-screen Keyboard
1. In a program, tap the Input Selector arrow, and tap Keyboard.
2. Enter text by tapping keys on the on-screen Keyboard.
To enlarge the on-screen Keyboard
1. Tap the Input Selector arrow, then tap Options.
2. In the Input method list, select Keyboard.
3. Tap Large Keys.
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2.3 Using Letter Recognizer
With Letter Recognizer, you can write individual letters, numbers, and
punctuation, which are then converted into typed text.
To use Letter Recognizer
1. From a program, tap the Input Selector arrow, and tap Letter
Recognizer.
2. Write characters, numbers, and symbols in the designated writing
area.
• Enter capital letters by writing in the ABC (left) area of the box.
• Enter lower case letters by writing in the abc (middle) area of
the box.
• Enter numbers by writing in the 123 (right) area of the box.
• Enter punctuation and symbols by tapping in either area of the
box and then writing the desired character.
Note Letter Recognizer is available when text entry is possible.
Tip For help with writing characters with Letter Recognizer, tap the
question mark near the writing area.
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