Getac Technology MH132 Users manual
MH132
USER MANUAL
Rugged Mobile Computing Solutions
Dec. 2010
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Notes
Depending upon the specific model purchased, the color and look of your device
and accessories may not exactly match the graphics shown in this document.
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actual product.
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this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency.
An ENERGY STAR® qualified computer uses 70 % less electricity than computers
without enabled power management features.
Earning the ENERGY STAR®
When every home office is powered by equipment that has earned the ENERGY
STAR®, the change will keep over 289 billion pounds of greenhouse gases
out of the air.
If left inactive, ENERGY STAR
and may use 15 watts or less. New chip technologies make power management
features more reliable, dependable, and user-friendly than even just a few years
ago.
Spending a large portion of time in low-power mode not only saves energy,
but helps equipment run cooler and last longer.
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additional savings on air conditioning and maintenance.
®
qualified computers enter a low-power mode
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an entire home for more than 4 years.
Power management (‚sleep settings‛) on computers and monitors can result
in much savings annually.
Remember, saving energy prevents pollution
Because most computer equipment is left on 24 hours a day, power management
features are important for saving energy and are an easy way to reduce air pollution.
By using less energy, these products help lower consumers’ utility bills, and prevent
greenhouse gas emissions.
Table of Contents
Table of Contents ................................................................................... i
Getting Started ................................................................................... 1-1
Identifying Hardware Components ..................................... 1-1
Getting Your Device Ready for Use ................................ 1-4
Installing the SIM Card and Battery ............................. 1-4
Connecting to AC Power and Charging the Battery ......... 1-6
Performing the Initial Startup ....................................... 1-8
Quick Help .............................................................. 1-8
Power Saving and Shutting Down ................................... 1-9
Backlight Off ............................................................ 1-9
Sleeping.................................................................. 1-9
Shutting Down .......................................................... 1-9
Synchronizing with Your Computer ................................... 1-9
Installing ActiveSync or WMDC ................................... 1-10
Connecting the USB Cable ........................................ 1-10
Using Options ............................................................. 1-11
Using a MicroSD Card ............................................. 1-11
Using the Headset ................................................... 1-12
Basic Skills 2-1
Using the Touchscreen .................................................. 2-1
Home Screen ............................................................. 2-2
Navigation Bar and Toolbar ........................................... 2-3
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Running Programs ....................................................... 2-4
Shortcut Menus ........................................................... 2-4
Notifications ................................................................ 2-5
Entering Information ..................................................... 2-5
Entering Text Using the Input Panel ........................... 2-5
Writing or Drawing on the Screen .............................. 2-7
Recording a Message ............................................... 2-8
Securing Your Device .................................................. 2-9
Locking the Screen .................................................. 2-9
Locking Your SIM Card ........................................... 2-10
Phone Operations ............................................................................... 3-1
About Phone ............................................................... 3-1
Switching On or Off the Phone Function ...................... 3-1
Starting the Phone Program ....................................... 3-2
Phone Status Icons .................................................. 3-2
Changing the Phone Profile ....................................... 3-3
Adjusting the Phone Volume during a Call ................... 3-3
Making a Call ............................................................ 3-4
Dialing a Call ......................................................... 3-4
Making a Call from the Onscreen List ........................ 3-5
Making a Call from Contacts ..................................... 3-5
Making a Call from the Call History List ..................... 3-7
Making a Call from Speed Dial ................................. 3-8
Responding to a Call .................................................. 3-9
Answering a Call ..................................................... 3-9
Rejecting a Call ...................................................... 3-9
Ending a Call ......................................................... 3-9
Operations during a Call ............................................. 3-10
Using the Mute Function .......................................... 3-10
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Using the Speakerphone .......................................... 3-10
Managing More Than One Call .................................. 3-11
Taking a Note during a Call .................................... 3-12
Using Call History ...................................................... 3-13
Viewing Call History ................................................ 3-13
Adding an Entry to Contacts Using Call History ........... 3-13
Using Speed Dial ....................................................... 3-14
Creating a Speed Dial Entry .................................... 3-14
Editing or Deleting a Speed Dial Entry ...................... 3-15
Additional Phone Operations ......................................... 3-15
Using Text Messages .............................................. 3-15
Setting up an Internet Connection .............................. 3-16
Checking Your Voice Mail ........................................ 3-16
Making an Emergency Call ....................................... 3-16
Dialing an International Call ...................................... 3-16
Customizing Your Phone .............................................. 3-17
Changing Sounds Settings ........................................ 3-17
Changing Security Settings ....................................... 3-18
Changing Services Settings ....................................... 3-18
Changing Network Settings ....................................... 3-19
Changing Band Settings ........................................... 3-19
Changing Others Settings ......................................... 3-20
Managing Your Device ........................................................................ 4-1
Managing Power .......................................................... 4-1
Customizing Your Device .............................................. 4-2
Working with Programs and Folders ............................... 4-6
Adding and Removing Programs ................................. 4-6
Searching and Organizing Information .......................... 4-6
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Microsoft Pocket Outlook.................................................................... 5-1
Calendar: Scheduling Appointments and Meetings ............... 5-1
Creating an Appointment ........................................... 5-2
Viewing Appointments ............................................... 5-3
Contacts: Tracking Friends and Colleagues ...................... 5-4
Creating a Contact ................................................... 5-4
Assigning a Ringtone and Picture ............................... 5-5
Tasks: Keeping a To Do List ....................................... 5-6
Creating a Task ...................................................... 5-6
Notes: Capturing Thoughts and Ideas.............................. 5-7
Creating a Note ...................................................... 5-7
E-mail and Text Messaging: Sending and Receiving Messages
............................................................................... 5-8
About Accounts ....................................................... 5-8
Reading and Sending E-mails ................................... 5-9
Reading and Sending Text Messages ......................... 5-10
More Programs .................................................................................. 6-1
Getac Camera ............................................................. 6-1
Taking Pictures ........................................................ 6-1
Status Bar and GPS Information ................................. 6-3
Control Buttons........................................................ 6-4
Pictures & Videos ....................................................... 6-6
Viewing Pictures and Videos ...................................... 6-7
Windows Media........................................................... 6-7
Internet Explorer .......................................................... 6-8
Internet Sharing .......................................................... 6-9
ActiveSync ................................................................ 6-10
Synchronizing Data ................................................... 6-11
Synchronizing Directly with Exchange Server ................ 6-12
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Getting Connected .............................................................................. 7-1
Types of Connections.................................................... 7-1
Using Cellular Connection ............................................. 7-2
Setting up a Cellular (GPRS) Connection ................... 7-2
Setting up a Dial-up Connection ................................ 7-3
Using WiFi ................................................................ 7-4
Switching On or Off the Wi-Fi Radio ......................... 7-4
Connecting to a Wireless Network .............................. 7-5
Using the Bluetooth Function ......................................... 7-6
Switching On or Off the Bluetooth Radio ..................... 7-6
Using Bluetooth Manager ........................................... 7-7
Creating a Bluetooth Partnership ................................. 7-9
Sending Files via the Bluetooth Function..................... 7-10
Troubleshooting and Maintenance ...................................................... 8-1
Resetting Your Device ................................................... 8-1
Restoring Factory Default State ...................................... 8-2
Troubleshooting ........................................................... 8-3
Caring for Your Device ................................................ 8-4
Regulatory Information ...................................................................... 9-1
Regulations Statements .................................................. 9-1
European Notice ....................................................... 9-1
FCC Regulations...................................................... 9-2
Safety Precautions ....................................................... 9-3
About Charging ....................................................... 9-3
About the Charger ................................................... 9-3
About the Battery .................................................... 9-4
About the Radio Frequency Exposure .......................... 9-4
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Chapter 1
Getting Started
This chapter introduces you to the external components of your device and guides
you through the process of setting up your device for use.
Identifying Hardware Components
Getting Started 1-1
Ref
Component
Description
Power Button
Starts up or shuts down the device when pressed and held.
Puts the device into sleep mode or wakes up the device
when pressed briefly.
Hand Strap
Holder
The hand strap attaches here.
Headphone
Connector
Connects to a pair of stereo headphones.
Earpiece
Serves as the phone earpiece during a call.
Touch Screen
Displays the output of your device and responds to your
tapping.
Charge Indicator
Glows in red to indicate that battery charging is in progress.
Glows in green to indicate that the battery is fully charged.
Blinks once every 8 seconds in red to indicate that the battery
power is critically low (10%).
Blinks twice quickly every 2 seconds in red to indicate that
the battery is in an abnormal state.
Notification
Indicator
Glows in white for 10 seconds to indicate that the device
is responding to a hardware button press.
Flashes once every 10 seconds in white to inform you of
a missed call, voice mail, or text message. The flashing
stops after you dismiss the notification or after one hour.
CAUTION: You need to open the protective covers to access the connectors.
When not using a connector, make sure to close the cover completely for waterand dust-proof integrity.
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Ref
Component
Description
Hardware Buttons
Send
Dials or answers a call.
Opens the Phone screen from another application.
Home
Returns to the Home screen.
Start
Opens the Start menu.
End
Ends or rejects a call.
Returns to the previous screen.
Microphone
Serves as the mouthpiece during a call.
Records voices.
Micro-USB
Connector
Connects to the USB cable.
Volume Control
During a phone call:
Pressing the up or down button increases or decreases the
earpiece volume.
Not during a phone call:
Pressing the up or down button opens the volume control
window.
Camera Key
Starts the Camera program.
Serves as the shutter release button if the Camera program
is currently in use.
Camera Lens
Takes still pictures.
Speaker
Plays audio from your device; suitable for handsfree use.
Battery Cover
Inside are the battery, SIM card slot, and microSD card
slot.
Getting Started 1-3
Getting Your Device Ready for Use
Installing the SIM Card and Battery
1. Use the special screw driver (supplied with your device) to loosen the two
screws on the back of the device and then lift off the battery cover.
CAUTION: Never use the screw driver as a stylus to tap the touch screen.
Tapping the screen with a metallic object can damage the screen.
2. With the SIM card’s chip side facing down and the beveled corner pointing
to the slot, insert the card all the way into the slot.
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3. If you have a microSD card to insert, insert it into the slot. (See ‚Using a
MicroSD Card‛ later for more information.)
4. Align the battery’s connectors with those at the side of the battery compartment
and then fit the battery into place.
5. Attach the upper side of the battery cover to the device at an angle and then
close the cover. Tighten the two screws to secure the cover.
Getting Started 1-5
Connecting to AC Power and Charging the Battery
Be sure to fully charge the battery before using your device for the first time.
1. Assemble the power plug (). The type of plug varies according to the region
of purchase. (The figure shows one of the types.)
2. Connect the USB end of the USB cable to the power plug () and the
micro-USB end to the bottom of your device ().
3. Plug into an electrical outlet ().
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4. The charge indicator glows in red when charging is in progress. When the battery
is fully charged, the red indicator turns into green.
NOTE: Your device can also be charged when it is connected to a desktop
computer via the USB cable.
CAUTION: For optimal performance of the lithium battery, take note of the
following:
Use the included AC adapter only.
There is no need to fully discharge the battery before charging. You can
charge the battery before it is discharged.
Do not charge the battery where the temperature is high (e.g. in direct
sunlight).
Charge the battery in the recommended temperature range, i.e. 0 C ~ 40 C
(32 F ~ 104 F).
If you will not use the product for a long period of time, be sure to fully charge
the battery at least once every two weeks. Over discharge of the battery can
affect the charging performance.
Getting Started 1-7
1. Make sure that your device is either connected
to AC power or the battery has sufficient power.
2. Press and hold the power button until the device
vibrates.
3. The device powers up and you will see the
message ‚Tap the screen to set up your
Windows® Phone.‛
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete
the setup wizard.
5. After the setup is completed, the Home screen
appears. You can now use your device.
Performing the Initial Startup
When turning on your device for the very first time, you will be guided through
a setup process.
Quick Help
The Home screen provides a getting started item. You can quickly access
most-needed settings from here.
Tap getting started on the Home screen. Brush left or right to see available items
such as ringtone, e-mail, Bluetooth headset, and others. Tap the item you want
to set up. To obtain information on using the device, tap View All in the toolbar
and Online help & how-to. (Internet connection is required.)
1-8 Getting Started
Power Saving and Shutting Down
Backlight Off
The backlight of the screen dims out after a period of inactivity (default 30 seconds
on battery power).
To restore the backlight, tap the screen or press a button. Note that where you
tap or what you press also causes the related task to be performed.
Sleeping
Your device automatically sleeps after a period of inactivity (default 1 minute on
battery power). To manually put the device into sleep mode, briefly press the power
button.
To resume operation, press the power button. You will be back to where you left
off.
Shutting Down
To shut down the device, press and hold the power button for at least 3 seconds
until the device plays a notification sound and a message appears requesting for
confirmation. Tap Yes for the device to shut down.
To start up the device, press and hold the power button.
Synchronizing with Your Computer
ActiveSync and Windows Mobile Device Center (WMDC) provide an easy way to
synchronize data on a Windows-based computer with your device. ActiveSync works
on computers that have the Windows XP operating systems. WMDC works only
on computers that have Windows Vista or Windows 7.
Getting Started 1-9
ActiveSync and WMDC act as gateways between your device and your computer
for transferring Outlook e-mail, appointments, contacts, and tasks, and media such
as pictures, music, and videos. You can also use the Explore feature in either
program to move files or programs from your computer to your device.
Installing ActiveSync or WMDC
If you’re using Windows XP or earlier versions of Windows, download and install
the latest ActiveSync. If you’re using Windows Vista or Windows 7, download and
install the latest Windows Mobile Device Center. (Visit the Microsoft website to
download the program and to obtain operating instructions.)
NOTE:
Before installation, make sure that you have Microsoft Outlook installed on
your computer.
Connect your device to the computer AFTER Windows Mobile Device Center
or ActiveSync is installed.
ActiveSync connection problems may occur in some specific cases. They are
likely caused by interoperability with desktop firewall applications or
applications that manage network traffic. For troubleshooting information,
visit the Microsoft web site.
Connecting the USB Cable
1. After the software installation, connect your device to your computer with the
USB cable.
1-10 Getting Started
2. Your device displays the USB Mode Switch screen
each time the USB cable is connected. The default
setting is ActiveSync. Tap OK to accept.
3. ActiveSync or WMDC will start on your computer.
See the program’s online help for instructions on
setting up synchronization.
NOTE:
In case your computer does not respond after the
cable connection for ActiveSync mode, tap
Settings Connections USB to PC, and then
clear Enable advanced network functionality. This
should resolve the problem.
If the cable connection is for a different purpose such as using the device as a
microSD card reader or an external modem for your computer, tap one of the
other choices in the USB Mode Switch screen.
Using Options
Using a MicroSD Card
Your device has a microSD card slot where you can insert a microSD card for
removable extra storage. To insert a microSD card:
1. Remove the battery. (Refer to ‚Installing the SIM Card and Battery‛ earlier
in this chapter.)
2. With the microSD card’s connector facing down and the arrow pointing to the
slot, insert the card all the way into the slot.
Getting Started 1-11
To remove the microSD card, slightly push the card edge to release it and
then pull the card out of the slot.
3. Replace the battery and battery cover.
Using the Headset
A headset with built-in microphone is supplied with your device.
To use the heaset, connect the cable to the top of your device. You can press
the button on the microphone to answer an incoming call. To end the call, press
the button again.
1-12 Getting Started
Microphone
Button
CAUTION: Never raise the sound volume level too high when using earphones. An
excessive sound volume level could cause damage to your hearing.
Getting Started 1-13
Chapter 2
Basic Skills
This chapter familiarizes you with the basic operations of your device.
Using the Touchscreen
Use your finger to navigate and select objects on the screen.
Tap
Touch the screen once with your finger to open items and select options.
Drag
Hold your finger on the screen and drag across the screen to select text and
images. Drag in a list to select multiple items.
Tap and hold
Tap and hold your finger on an item to see a list of actions available for that
item. On the shortcut menu that appears, tap the action you want to perform.
Screen-touch gestures make it easier to navigate your device. Gestures you can
use are:
Scroll
Brush up or down on the touch screen with your finger, and lift your finger
off when you reach the edge. To stop scrolling, tap the screen.
Pan
Place your finger on the screen and move it around for more controlled
navigation. To stop panning, tap the screen.
Basic Skills 2-1
The Home screen provides shortcuts to frequently-used
features. It shows information such as your
appointments, missed calls, and unread messages, and
provides quick access to your music, pictures, and other
applications.
All items are displayed in a scrollable list and the item
in the center is always the active item. Brush up or
down on the screen to see more items.
When an item is active, it displays additional information
and action(s) you can take. When there is more than
one action, you can brush left or right within the item
to see the next or previous action.
NOTE: Not all applications support screen-touch gestures.
Home Screen
The Home screen appears whenever you turn on your device after shutting it down
or resume the operation after 4 hours of inactivity.
You can conveniently perform a task by tapping the active item or the soft button
in the toolbar.
The Home screen is accessible from anywhere by pressing the Home
on your device or by tapping
then Home.
NOTE:
You can customize the Home screen by tapping
You can use your device in a landscape manner. To change the screen view,
tap Settings System Screen General Landscape or Portrait.
2-2 Basic Skills
(at the left-bottom corner of the screen) and
Settings Home.
button
Tap to set time zone,
date, and time.
Tap to adjust the volume.
Tap to zoom
in the screen.
Tap to set up various
connections.
Tap to set power
options.
Menu button
Input panel button
Tap to set up
phone.
Navigation Bar and Toolbar
The Navigation bar is located at the top of the screen. It displays the active program
name and indicators for connectivity, volume, power, time, and others. You can
tap this bar to set up related items.
An example of the Navigation bar:
Use the toolbar at the bottom of the screen to perform tasks in the active program.
The toolbar includes buttons such as the input panel button and Menu button.
An example of the toolbar:
Basic Skills 2-3
You can switch from one program to another without
closing any program.
In addition to running a frequently-used program from
the Home screen, you can access any program from
the Start menu.
To open the Start menu, press the Start
button
on your device or tap
at the left-bottom corner
of the screen. The Start menu contains all the program
icons. You can brush up or down on the screen to
see other program icons.
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 your finger
on the name of the item that you want to perform
the action on. When the menu appears, lift your finger
and tap the action you want to perform. Or tap
anywhere outside the menu to close the menu without
performing an action.
Running Programs
Shortcut Menus
2-4 Basic Skills
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