HTC CENSUS User Manual
User Manual
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Please Read Before Proceeding
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.
COPYRIGHT INFORMATION
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. All trademarks are
the properties of their respective owners.
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Important Health Information and Safety
Precautions
When using this product, the safety precautions below must be taken to avoid possible legal
liabilities and damages.
Retain and follow all product safety and operating instructions. Observe all warnings in the
operating instructions on the product.
To reduce the risk of bodily injury, electric shock, fire, and damage to the equipment, observe the
following precautions.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
This product is intended for use when supplied with power from the designated battery or power
supply unit.Other usage may be dangerous and will invalidate any approval given to this product.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR PROPER GROUNDING AND CONNECTION
CAUTION:
Improper grounding when connecting the product to an associated equipment can
result in a risk of electric shock.
This product is equipped with a USB cable for connecting the product to a desktop or notebook
computer. Be sure your computer is properly grounded (earthed) before connecting the product
to the computer. The power supply cord of a desktop or notebook computer has an equipment-
grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet
which is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR POWER SUPPLY UNIT
• Use the correct external power source
A product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the electrical
ratings label. If you are not sure of the type of power source required, consult your authorized
service provider or local power company. For a product that operates from battery power or
other sources, refer to the operating instructions that are included with the product.
• Handle battery packs carefully
This product contains a Li-ion Polymer battery. There is a risk of fire and burns if the battery
pack is handled improperly. Do not attempt to open or service the battery pack. Do not
disassemble, crush, puncture, short external contacts or circuits, dispose of in fire or water, or
expose a battery pack to temperatures higher than 60˚C (140˚F).
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WARNING! DANGER OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS INCORRECTLY REPLACED. TO REDUCE RISK
OF FIRE OR BURNS, DO NOT DISASSEMBLE, CRUSH, PUNCTURE, SHORT EXTERNAL
CONTACTS, EXPOSE TO TEMPERATURE ABOVE 60˚C (140˚F), OR DISPOSE OF IN FIRE
OR WATER. REPLACE ONLY WITH SPECIFIED BATTERIES. RECYCLE OR DISPOSE OF
USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE LOCAL REGULATIONS OR REFERENCE GUIDE
SUPPLIED WITH YOUR PRODUCT.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR DIRECT SUNLIGHT
Keep this product away from excessive moisture and extreme temperatures. Do not leave the
product or its battery inside a vehicle or in places where the temperature may exceed 60°C
(140°F), such as on a car dashboard, window sill, or behind a glass that is exposed to direct
sunlight or strong ultraviolet light for extended periods of time. This may damage the product,
overheat the battery, or pose a risk to the vehicle.
ENVIRONMENT RESTRICTIONS
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, fuel storehouses,
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.
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.
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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 hands-free devices as an alternative is
allowed.
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.
GENERAL PRECAUTIONS
• Heed service markings
Except as explained elsewhere in the Operating or Service documentation, do not service any
product yourself. Service needed on components inside these compartments should be done
by an authorized service technician or provider.
• Damage requiring service
Unplug the product from the electrical outlet and refer servicing to an authorized service
technician or provider under the following conditions:
• Liquid has been spilled or an object has fallen into the product.
• The product has been exposed to rain or water.
• The product has been dropped or damaged.
• There are noticeable signs of overheating.
• The product does not operate normally when you follow the operating instructions.
• Avoid hot areas
The product should be placed away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,
stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
• Avoid wet areas
Never use the product in a wet location.
• Avoid pushing objects into product
Never push objects of any kind into cabinet slots or other openings in the product. Slots and
openings are provided for ventilation. These openings must not be blocked or covered.
• Mounting Accessories
Do not use the product on an unstable table, cart, stand, tripod, or bracket. Any mounting
of the product should follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and should use a mounting
accessory recommended by the manufacturer.
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• Avoid unstable mounting
Do not place the product with an unstable base.
• Use product with approved equipment
This product should be used only with personal computers and options identified as suitable
for use with your equipment.
• Cleaning
Unplug the product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol
cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning, but NEVER use water to clean the LCD screen.
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Contents
Chapter 1 Getting Started
1.1 Getting to Know your Device and its Accessories .................................10
1.2 Starting Up .................................................................................................
12
1.3 The Today Screen ......................................................................................
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1.4 Using the Start Menu .................................................................................
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Chapter 2 Entering and Searching Information
2.1 Introduction ................................................................................................20
2.2 Using the Keyboard ..................................................................................21
2.3 Using Letter Recognizer ...........................................................................21
2.4 Using Block Recognizer ...........................................................................22
2.5 Using Transcriber ...................................................................................... 22
2.6 Drawing and Writing on the Screen ......................................................... 26
2.7 Searching Information ..............................................................................27
Chapter 3 Synchronizing Information
and Setting Up E-mail Security
3.1 Using ActiveSync ......................................................................................29
3.2 Synchronizing Information .......................................................................31
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Chapter 4 Managing Your Device
4.1 Personalizing Your Device ........................................................................36
4.2 Adding and Removing Programs .............................................................42
4.3 Managing Memory .....................................................................................43
4.4 Backing Up Files .......................................................................................45
4.5 Protecting Your Device .............................................................................46
4.6 Resetting Your Device ...............................................................................48
Chapter 5 Getting Connected
5.1 Connecting to the Internet ........................................................................ 50
5.2 Internet Explorer Mobile ...........................................................................52
5.3 Using Internet Sharing ..............................................................................54
Appendix
A.1 Regulatory Notices ....................................................................................57
A.2 Specifications
...........................................................................................60
1.1 Getting to Know your Device and its Accessories
1.2 Starting Up
1.3 The Today Screen
1.4 Using the Start Menu
Chapter 1
Getting Started
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1.1 Getting to Know your Device and its Accessories
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Bottom view (with I/O cover opened)
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Front viewLeft view Rear view Right view
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1 Notification LED Indicate the battery charging status, notification and CDMA network status.
2 Touch Screen
The 3.5” LCM touch screen allows you to write, draw, or make a selection with
the stylus.
3 NAVIGATION Control
Press this multi-directional control up/down/left/right to move through menus
and program instructions; carry out the selection by pressing ENTER (the
center button).
4 Home Button Press to retrun to the Today screen.
5 Keyboard Button Press to open the soft keyboard.
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Notes/Text/Document
Button
Press to open the Notes/Text/Document application.
7 Fingerprint Sensor This sensor is used to identify the user’s fingerprint.
8 Time/Expense Button Press to open the Time/Expense application.
9 MAP Button Press to open the MAP application.
10 Message Button Press to open the Message application.
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I/O Cover The rubber cover protects the I/O on the bottom side of the device.
12 USB Port Connect the provided USB cable to synchronize data with PC.
13 Power Jack Plug the provided AC adapter to this connector to charge the battery.
14 Phone Connector Lets you connect the provided phone cable.
15 Velcro Hook
Attach the velcro strap to the hooks, which allows you to hold the device in
your palm safely.
16 Battery Cover Slide out to access the battery compartment.
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POWER/Backlight
Button
Press and hold to turn your device on or off. Press to turn the backlight on or
off.
18 SD Card Slot Open the rubber cover and insert a storage card (SD card) for storing data.
19 Stylus Use the stylus to write, draw, or select items on the touch screen.
20 Buzzer Provide the system sound for event alert.
21 RESET Button With the stylus, press the Reset button to soft-reset your device.
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1.2 Starting Up
About the battery
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, such as the temperature of the environment in which you
operate your device, the features and/or settings you select and use, and items attached
to your device’s connecting ports.
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.
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Do not expose to temperatures above 60˚C (140˚F).
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Replace only with the battery pack designated for this product.
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Recycle or dispose of used battery as stipulated by local regulation.
Accessories
AC adapter Connect the device to an outlet to charge the device battery.
Car adapter
Use the car adapter to charge the device battery while you are
traveling in a car.
Stylus One spare stylus is provided in the package.
Phone cable
Connect the device using the phone cable to use the modem
function on the device.
Velcro strap Attach the velcro strap to hold the device in your palm safely.
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Install and charge the battery
Before you can use your device, you need to install and charge the battery.
To install the battery
1.
Slide out to remove the battery cover.
2.
Push the battery latch to the Unlock position (
).
3.
4.
).
5.
Low battery
1.
2.
To check the battery power
Tap
tab >
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Turn the device on and off
Calibrate the Device
1.
tab >
2.
tab, tap
Align Screen
Manage screen settings
To change the orientation, tap
tab >
Or, you can simply tap the Display Mode icon on Today screen to change the display
To smooth the edges of screen fonts for many programs, on the
tab, select
check box.
To increase the readability or to see more content on the screen, on the
tab,
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1.3 The Today Screen
To access the Today screen, tap
>
To customize the Today screen display, including the background image, tap
tab >
1 Tap to open the Start menu.
2 Tap to view connectivity status.
3 Indicates the radio signal strength.
4 Tap to adjust device/ringer volume.
5 Indicates the battery status. Tap to open
the Power Settings screen.
6 Displays the current date. Tap to set up
date, 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 lock or unlock device.
: locked; : unlocked.
10 Tap to open MSN sign-in screen.
11 Tap to open the Phone screen (data call
only).
12 Tap to open the Contacts screen.
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Note You can access the Today screen from anywhere by tapping Start > Today.
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Indicators
Icon Description
Indicates the battery is fully charged.
lndicates the battery is very low.
Battery charging.
Sound on.
Sound off.
Ringer in vibration mode.
1x data connection is active.
EVDO data connection is active.
ActiveSync connection is active.
ActiveSync connection is not active.
Synchronization in progress.
Synchronization error.
Indicates maximum signal strength.
No signal.
Flight mode is active. Wireless connection is off.
No service.
Device is locked.
Device is unlocked.
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1.4 Using the Start Menu
1 Tap to start a program. The items displayed
in Start menu can be customized by
tapping Start > Settings > Personal tab
> Menus.
2 Tap to start a recently-used program.
3 Tap to view and select more programs that
are installed in your device.
4 Tap to change device settings.
5 Tap to see a Help topic for the current
screen.
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Indicators
Icon Description
ActiveSync
Synchronizes information between your device and a PC.
Performs basic arithmetic and calculations, such as addition, subtraction,
multiplication, and division.
Keeps track of your appointments and creates meeting requests.
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Icon Description
Keeps track of your friends and colleagues.
Provides information about the download status and the downloaded
content from the Internet.
Creates new workbooks or lets you view and edit Excel workbooks.
Enables you to organize and manage files on your device.
Lets you play two pre-installed games: Bubble Breaker and Solitaire.
Enables you to see Help topics for a program on your device.
Internet Explorer browses Web and WAP sites, and downloads new
programs and files from the Internet.
Allows you to connect your notebook computer to the
Internet using your device’s data connection.
Sends and receives e-mail and text messages.
Creates handwritten or typed notes, drawings, and recordings.
Collects, organizes, and sorts picture and video files in the My
Pictures folder of your device or on a storage card.
Sends and receives instant messages with your MSN Messenger contacts.
Lets you view and edit PowerPoint slides and presentations.
Enables you to search contacts, data, and other information on your device.
Keeps track of your tasks.
Word Mobile
Creates new documents or lets you view and edit Word documents.
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Using the Keyboard
2.3 Using Letter Recognizer
2.4 Using Block Recognizer
2.5 Using Transcriber
2.6 Drawing and Writing on the Screen
2.7 Searching Information
Chapter 2
Entering and Searching Information
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