Getac Technology PS236G Users manual
PS236
USER MANUAL
Rugged Mobile Computing Solutions
Aug. 2009
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Getting Started ............................................................. 1-1
Identifying Hardware Components ....................................... 1-1
Front Components .............................................................. 1-1
Back Components ............................................................... 1-5
Top Components ................................................................ 1-6
Bottom Components .......................................................... 1-6
Getting Your Device Ready for Use ....................................... 1-7
Installing the SIM Card and Battery .................................. 1-7
Connecting to AC Power and Charging the Battery ........ 1-9
Performing the Initial Startup ......................................... 1-10
Synchronizing with Your Computer .................................... 1-11
Installing ActiveSync or WMDC ....................................... 1-11
Using Options ........................................................................ 1-12
Using an SD Card .............................................................. 1-12
Using the Hand Strap ....................................................... 1-13
Chapter 2 Basic Skills ..................................................................... 2-1
Power Saving and Turning Off .............................................. 2-1
Backlight Off ....................................................................... 2-1
Entering the Suspend Mode .............................................. 2-1
Turning Off ......................................................................... 2-2
Navigating on the Screen ....................................................... 2-2
Using the Stylus .................................................................. 2-2
Using the Keypad ............................................................... 2-2
Today Screen ........................................................................... 2-3
Landscape View .................................................................. 2-3
Navigation Bar and Toolbar ................................................... 2-4
Running Programs .................................................................. 2-5
Shortcut Menus ....................................................................... 2-5
Notifications ............................................................................ 2-6
Entering Information .............................................................. 2-6
Entering Text Using the Input Panel ................................. 2-6
Writing on the Screen ........................................................ 2-8
Drawing on the Screen ....................................................... 2-9
Recording a Message ........................................................ 2-10
Using My Text ................................................................... 2-11
Securing Your Device ............................................................ 2-12
Locking the Keypad .......................................................... 2-12
Locking Your Device ......................................................... 2-12
Chapter 3 Using the Phone (Select Models Only) ........................ 3-1
About Your Phone .................................................................. 3-1
Switching On or Off the Phone ......................................... 3-2
Starting Microsoft Phone ................................................... 3-3
Phone Status Icons .............................................................. 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 ........................... 3-6
Making a Call from Speed Dial .......................................... 3-7
Responding to a Call ............................................................... 3-8
Answering a Call ................................................................. 3-8
Rejecting a Call ................................................................... 3-8
Ending a Call ....................................................................... 3-8
Operations during a Call ........................................................ 3-9
Adjusting the Phone Volume ............................................. 3-9
Using the Mute Function ................................................... 3-9
Using the Speakerphone .................................................... 3-9
Managing More Than One Call ....................................... 3-10
Taking a Note during a Call ............................................. 3-11
Using Call History .................................................................. 3-12
Viewing Call History ......................................................... 3-12
Adding an Entry to Contacts Using Call History ............. 3-13
Using Speed Dial ................................................................... 3-13
Creating a Speed Dial Entry ............................................. 3-13
Editing or Deleting a Speed Dial Entry ........................... 3-14
Customizing Your Phone ...................................................... 3-15
Changing Phone Settings ................................................. 3-15
Changing Security Settings .............................................. 3-16
Changing Services Settings .............................................. 3-16
Changing Network Settings ............................................. 3-17
Additional Phone Operations .............................................. 3-17
Using Text Messages ......................................................... 3-17
Setting up an Internet Connection ................................. 3-18
Checking Your Voice Mail ................................................ 3-18
Making an Emergency Call .............................................. 3-18
Dialing an International Call ............................................ 3-18
Chapter 4 Managing Your Device ................................................. 4-1
Managing Power ..................................................................... 4-1
Low Battery Signals and Actions ....................................... 4-1
Power-Saving Tips ............................................................... 4-2
Customizing Your Device ....................................................... 4-3
Settings – Personal .............................................................. 4-3
Settings – System ................................................................ 4-4
Settings – Connections ....................................................... 4-5
Searching and Organizing Information ................................ 4-6
Chapter 5 Microsoft Pocket Outlook ............................................. 5-1
Calendar: Scheduling Appointments and Meetings ............. 5-1
Creating an Appointment .................................................. 5-2
Using the Calendar Summary Screen ................................ 5-3
Contacts: Tracking Friends and Colleagues ........................... 5-4
Creating a Contact .............................................................. 5-4
Using the Contacts Summary Screen ................................. 5-5
Tasks: Keeping a To Do List .................................................... 5-6
Creating a Task ................................................................... 5-6
Using the Tasks Summary Screen ...................................... 5-7
Notes: Capturing Thoughts and Ideas ................................... 5-8
Creating a Note .................................................................. 5-8
Messaging: Sending and Receiving Messages ...................... 5-9
About Accounts .................................................................. 5-9
Reading E-mail Messages ................................................. 5-10
Composing and Sending an E-mail ................................. 5-10
Reading Text Messages (Select Models Only) ................. 5-11
Composing and Sending a Text Message (Select
Models Only) ................................................................. 5-12
Chapter 6 More Programs .............................................................. 6-1
ActiveSync ................................................................................ 6-1
Synchronizing Data ............................................................ 6-2
Synchronizing Directly with Exchange Server .................. 6-2
Office Mobile .......................................................................... 6-4
Creating a Document/Workbook/Note ............................. 6-4
Opening a Document/Workbook/Note/Presentation ...... 6-5
Internet Explorer ..................................................................... 6-6
Windows Live and Messenger ................................................ 6-7
Setting up Windows Live ................................................... 6-7
Signing in to Messenger ..................................................... 6-7
Windows Media ...................................................................... 6-8
Pictures & Videos ..................................................................... 6-9
Viewing Pictures and Videos .............................................. 6-9
Camera ................................................................................... 6-10
Taking Pictures .................................................................. 6-10
Recording Video Clips ...................................................... 6-12
Internet Sharing (Select Models Only) ................................ 6-15
Remote Desktop Mobile ....................................................... 6-16
Other Programs ..................................................................... 6-17
E-Compass ......................................................................... 6-17
TacLink ............................................................................... 6-19
Chapter 7 Getting Connected ........................................................ 7-1
Types of Connections .............................................................. 7-1
Using Cellular Connection (Select Models Only) .................. 7-2
Setting up a Cellular (GPRS) Connection .......................... 7-2
Setting up a Dial-up Connection ....................................... 7-3
Using Wireless Network ......................................................... 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
Sending Files via the Bluetooth Function ......................... 7-7
Creating a Bluetooth Partnership ..................................... 7-8
Chapter 8 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
Chapter 9 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
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
Front Components
Ref
Component
Description
Mobile Phone
Indicator
Flashes in blue to indicate that the phone function is
switched on (select models only).
RF (Radio
Frequency)
Indicator
Flashes in blue to indicate that the Bluetooth radio is
on.
Flashes in amber to indicate that the Wi-Fi (wireless
network) radio is on.
Flashes in purple to indicate that the GPS receiver is
on.
If more than one module is switched on, the indicator
changes color in a cyclic way.
Charge/
Notification
Indicator
Glows in amber to indicate that battery charging is in
progress.
Glows in green to indicate that the battery is fully
charged.
Glows in red to indicate that the battery power is
critically low (less than 10%).
Flashes in red to inform you of scheduled
appointments, alarms and reminders.
Earpiece
Serves as the phone earpiece during a call (select
models only).
Touch Screen
Displays the output of your device and responds to
your tapping.
Keypad
Includes keys for numbers and specific functions. It
lights up when a key is pressed. (See the next section
for details.)
Power Button
Turns on or off your device.
Microphone
Records voices.
Serves as the mouthpiece during a call (select models
only).
Ref
Component
Description
Numeric Keys
Enter numbers (majorly for models with the phone
function).
Alternative
Function Keys
Provide functions as indicated by the orange icons
when Fn lock is on. (See also item later in this
table.)
Moves up, down, left and right within the
screen or menu.
Goes to the next input field.
Backspaces over one character when in a text
input field.
Enters the symbols when in an input field.
Increases the brightness level of the screen. It
cycles to the lowest level after reaching the
highest level.
Send Key
Dials or answers a call (select models only).
Keypad
Ref
Component
Description
Left/Right Soft
Key
Performs the command shown on the bottom left or
right corner of the screen.
Function Key
Switches on or off the ‚alternative functions‛ of the
numeric keys. Fn lock is off by default. When it is
switched on, the icon shows in the navigation bar.
Camera Key
Starts the Camera program.
Serves as the shutter release button if the Camera
program is currently in use.
End Key
Ends or rejects a call (select models only).
Returns to the Today screen from another program.
Start Key
Opens the Start menu.
OK Key
Closes the current displayed menu or program.
Action Key
Confirms your selection by pressing, similar to the
Enter key on a keyboard.
Ref
Component
Description
Stylus
Serves as the input device by tapping on the touch
screen to make selections and enter information.
Camera Lens
Takes still pictures or records video clips.
Flash
Provides extra light when taking pictures.
Hand Strap
Holders
The hand strap attaches here.
Speaker
Plays music, sounds and voices.
Battery Cover
Inside is the battery.
Back Components
Ref
Component
Description
SD Card Slot
Cover
Inside is the SD card slot.
Ref
Component
Description
Power Connector
Connects to the AC adapter.
USB OTG (Host &
Client) Connector
Connects to the USB cable.
Serial Connector
Provides D-sub 9 pins RS232 function.
Docking
Connector
Connects to the office dock (an option).
Top Components
Bottom Components
Unlock
position
Getting Your Device Ready for Use
Installing the SIM Card and Battery
1. Lift the latch handle of the battery cover and turn it counterclockwise to
the unlock (vertical) position. Then, detach the cover from the device.
2. If you model has the phone function, you need to install the SIM card
provided by your mobile operator. With the SIM card’s chip side facing
up and the beveled corner pointing to the slot, insert the card all the
way into the slot.
Lock
position
3. To install the battery, attach the bottom side of the battery to the
compartment at an angle and then lower the upper side to engage the
connector.
4. Attach the bottom side of the battery cover to the device at an angle
and then, with the handle still in the unlock (vertical) position, fit the
latch handle into place. Secure the latch by turning it clockwise to the
lock (horizontal) position.
Connecting to AC Power and Charging the
Battery
Be sure to fully charge the battery before using your device for the first time.
1. Plug the DC cord of the AC adapter into the power connector of the
device ().
2. Plug the female end of the AC power cord into the AC adapter and the
male end into an electrical outlet ().
3. The charge indicator glows in amber when charging is in progress. Do
not disconnect your device from AC power until the battery is fully
charged, as indicated by the amber indicator turning into green. This will
take a couple of hours.
Performing the Initial Startup
When turning on your device for the very first time, you will be guided
through a setup process.
1. Make sure that your device is either connected to AC power or the
battery has power.
2. Press the power button to turn on your device.
The backlight of the keypad will light up and, after a few seconds, the
setup screen appears.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup wizard.
4. For models with the phone function only:
If a SIM card has been inserted and the mobile phone network operator
(or you) has set the PIN, you will be prompted to enter the PIN. Enter the
PIN and tap Enter.
If a SIM card has not been inserted yet, a message of an invalid or
missing SIM card will appear on the screen. You can tap Cancel to
continue the startup procedure.
5. After the setup is completed, the Today screen appears. You can now use
your device.
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.
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, install ActiveSync
with the supplied Getting Started Disc.
If you’re using Windows Vista, download and install Windows Mobile Device
Center 6.1. (Visit the Microsoft website to download the program and to
obtain operating instructions.)
NOTE:
After the software installation, connect your device to your computer with
the USB cable and you are ready to synchronize.
Using Options
Using an SD Card
Your device has a SD (Secure Digital) card slot where you can insert an
SD/SDHC memory card or SDIO card. To insert an SD card:
1. Remove the rubber protection cap by unfastening two screws.
2. Insert the card into the slot, with the connector pointing to the slot and
its label facing the back of the device.
3. Replace the cap and secure with the two screws. The cap is required for
the waterproof capability of your device.
Using the Hand Strap
You can attach the hand strap to your device.
Chapter 2
Basic Skills
This chapter familiarizes you with the basic operations of your device.
Power Saving and Turning Off
Backlight Off
The backlight of the screen dims out after a period of inactivity (default 30
seconds while on battery power and 1 minute while on external 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.
Entering the Suspend Mode
Your device automatically suspends after a period of inactivity (default 3
minutes while on battery power and 5 minutes while on external power).
To manually suspend the device, briefly press the power button.
To resume operation, press the power button. You will be back to where
you left off.
Pull the stylus out of the slot and extend it
for ease of use. Store it in the slot when not
in use.
Tap
Touch the screen once with the stylus to
open items and select options.
Drag
Hold the stylus 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 the stylus 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.
Turning Off
If you are not using your device, press and hold the power button for at least
3 seconds until the device plays a notification sound and turns off.
Navigating on the Screen
Using the Stylus
Use the stylus to navigate and select objects on the screen.
Using the Keypad
You can also use the keypad to navigate on the screen. (See ‚Keypad‛ in
Chapter 1 for information.)
When you switch on your device for the first
time each day, you will see the Today screen.
The Today screen can be easily accessed from
any screen by tapping and then Today.
The Today screen shows your upcoming
appointments, active tasks, information
about e-mail messages, and more. You can
tap a section on the Today screen to open
the program that is associated with that
section.
Today Screen
Landscape View
You can use your device in a landscape manner. To change the screen view,
tap Settings System Screen General Landscape or Portrait.
Tap to quickly select a program
you have recently used.
Tap to select a program.
Tap to see additional programs.
Tap to customize your device.
Input panel button
Right Soft Key
Left Soft Key
Navigation Bar and Toolbar
The navigation bar is located at the top of the screen. It displays the active
programs and allows you to switch programs and close screens.
The navigation bar and Start menu:
The navigation bar also contains the volume indicator, battery indicator, and
connectivity indicators. You can tap an indicator for related controls.
Use the toolbar at the bottom of the screen to perform tasks in programs.
The toolbar includes a left soft key, a right soft key, and the Input panel
button in between. The right soft key is usually Menu while the left soft key
varies with programs.
An example of the toolbar:
With shortcut menus, you can quickly
choose an action for an item. The actions in
the shortcut menus vary from program to
program. To access a shortcut menu, tap
and hold the stylus on the name of the item
that you want to perform the action on.
When the menu appears, lift the stylus and
tap the action you want to perform. Or tap
anywhere outside the menu to close the
menu without performing an action.
Running Programs
You can switch from one program to another without closing any program.
To run a program, tap
from the Start menu.
To access additional programs, tap
icon.
on the left-top corner of the screen and select
Shortcut Menus
Programs and tap the program
Notifications
Your device reminds you in a variety of ways when you have something to
do. For example, if you have set up an appointment in Calendar, a task with
a due date in Tasks or an alarm in Clock, you will be notified in any of the
following ways:
A message appears on the screen.
A sound, which you can specify, is played.
The notification indicator flashes in red.
To choose reminder types and sounds for your device, tap Settings
Personal Sounds & Notifications.
Entering Information
You have several options for entering new information:
Use the Input panel to enter typed text, either by using the on-screen
keyboard or other input methods.
Write directly on the screen.
Draw pictures on the screen.
Speak into the microphone to record a message.
Entering Text Using the Input Panel
Use the Input panel to enter information in any program on your device.
You can either type using the on-screen keyboard or write using a
recognizer. In any case, the characters appear as typed text on the screen.
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