HTC GL Users Manual
User Manual
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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.
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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.
Other usage may be dangerous and will invalidate any
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.
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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.
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 andits Accessories .... 10
1.2 Battery Information .....................................................
15
1.3 Starting Up ...................................................................
17
1.4 The Today Screen ........................................................
19
1.5 Indicators .....................................................................
20
1.6 Using the Start Menu ...................................................
23
Chapter 2 Entering and Searching Information
2.1 Introduction .................................................................. 26
2.2 Using the Standard On-Screen Keyboard .................
26
2.3 Recording a Note .........................................................
27
2.4 Sea
rching Information ................................................ 28
Chapter 3 Synchronizing Your Pocket PC
3.1 Using ActiveSync ........................................................ 30
3.2 Synchronizing Information ......................................... 31
3.3 Synchronizing via Infrared and Bluetooth ................ 34
3.4 Synchronizing Music, Video, and Pictures ............... 35
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Chapter 4 Managing Your Pocket PC
4.1 Personalizing Your Pocket PC ................................... 38
4.2 Adding and Removing Programs ............................... 45
4.3 Managing Memory ....................................................... 47
4.4 Backing Up Files ......................................................... 48
4.5 Protecting Your Device ............................................... 50
4.6 Resetting Your Pocket PC .......................................... 52
Chapter 5 Getting Connected
5.1 Using Wireless Connection ........................................ 54
5.2 Connecting to the Internet .......................................... 56
5.3 Internet Explorer Mobile ............................................. 58
5.4 Using Bluetooth ........................................................... 61
5.5 Using Terminal Services Client .................................. 66
Chapter 6 Exchanging Messages
and Using Outlook
6.1 E-mail and Text Messages .......................................... 70
6.2 Pocket MSN .................................................................. 76
6.3 Calendar ....................................................................... 78
6.4 Contacts ....................................................................... 80
6.5 Tasks ............................................................................. 82
6.6 Notes ............................................................................ 84
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Chapter 7 Experiencing Multimedia
7.1 Using Pictures & Videos ............................................. 88
7.2 Using Windows Media Player ..................................... 93
Chapter 8 Using Other Applications
8.1 Word Mobile ............................................................... 102
8.2 Excel Mobile ............................................................... 104
8.3 Viewing Slide Shows withPowerPoint Mobile ........ 106
Appendix
A.1 Regulatory Notices .....................................................110
A.2 PC Requirement to Run ActiveSync 4.x ...................11
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A.3 Specifications
............................................................116
A.4 Index ............................................................................11
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1.1 Getting to Know your Device
and its Accessories
1.2 Battery Information
1.3 Starting Up
1.4 The Today Screen
1.5 Indicators
1.6 Using the Start Menu
Chapter 1
Getting Started
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1.1
Getting to Know your Device and its Accessories
Front, top, and left-side view
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1 Record Press to record a voice note.
2 Infrared Port Enables you to exchange file(s) or data with other
devices without calbles/wires.
3 MMC card or SDIO
accessories Slot
Insert either MMC card or SDIO accessories in this
slot.
4 Power/Backlight Press to turn on and off your device or backlight.
5 Touch Screen For making a selection with the stylus.
6 Calendar/Left Soft Key Press for quick Calendar access and perform the
command shown in the label above the button.
7 GPS Launch Key Press to start GPS system in your pocket PC.
8 Today Screen Press anytime to go back to Today screen.
9 Contact/Right Soft Key Press for quick acess to your contacts.
10 Microphone Speak here when recording voice.
11
Navigation Pad Press this multi-directional control up, down, left, or
right to move through menus, program instructions;
carry out the selection by pressing the center button
as ENTER key.
12 Speaker Listen to audio media here.
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Back, and bottom view
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13 Stylus and Stylus Slot
14 GPS Antenna If available, you can attach your device to its antenna
and utilize its superior reception quality for GPS
signal.
15 Back Cover
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Sync Connector Use this connector for synchronizing data or
recharging the battery.
17
Soft Reset Press into the hole with the stylus to reset your
device.
18
Earphone Jack Allows you to listen to audio media.
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Accessories
The following accessories are provided with the device:
19 AC adapter Recharge the device battery.
20 USB cable Connect your device to a PC and synchronize data.
21 Stereo-wired
headset with volume
control jog dial
Use when listening to music or playback of media files.
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1.2 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):
GPS mode: > Up to 5 hours:
Standby time: Up to 200 hours
WMV playback: 8 hours
WMA playback: 12 hours
Battery recharge time: Less than 4 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 60˚C (140˚F).
•
Replace only with the battery pack designated for this product.
•
Recycle or dispose of used battery as stipulated by local regulation.
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To check the battery power
Tap
Start
>
Settings
>
System
tab >
Power
Power Information
Charge the battery
Connecting your device directly to an external power source.
Plugging the device sync cable into the USB port on your PC.
Low battery
1.
2.
3.
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1.3 Starting Up
Turn the device on and off
Calibrate the Device
1.
>
>
tab >
2.
tab, tap
Align Screen
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Manage screen settings
To change the orientation, tap
>
>
tab >
To smooth the edges of screen fonts for many programs, on the
tab, select the
check box.
To increase the readability or to see more content on the screen,
tab, adjust the text size by moving the slider.
Today Screen in Portrait Mode Today Screen in Landscape Mode
Note The screen orientation changes automatically when you open, unfold
and rotate your device.
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1.4 The Today Screen
To access the Today screen, tap
To customize the Today screen display, including the background
>
>
tab >
1 Tap to display the items listed in
the Start menu.
2 Tap to view connectivity status.
3 Tap to control device volume level.
4 Tap to see time and next
appointment. Tap and hold to
change time format.
5 Displays the synchronization
status between your device and
PC.
6 Tap to open the Contacts screen.
7 Tap to open your calendar.
8 Tap to lock your device.
9 Tap to sign-in Pocket MSN
10 Your day at a glance with
reminders. Tap to open the related
program.
11 Tap to set owner information.
12 Tap to change date and time.
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2 3
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Today Screen
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Note You can access the Today screen from anywhere by tapping Start >
Today
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1.5 Indicators
Sound on & adjusting sound volume
Sound off
Battery level
Main battery low
Main battery very low
Battery empty
Battery charging
Connection is active
Connection is not active
Synchronization in progress
Synchronization error
There are more indicators. Tap the icon to view all.
Bluetooth
Wi-Fi on
Wi-Fi off
Wi-Fi connecting
Wi-Fi connected
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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.
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 games; Bubble
Breaker and Solitaire are included in
this folder, by default.
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.
Sends and receives e-mail and text
messages.
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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.
Windows Media Player
Enables the multimedia function on
your device.
Word Mobile
Creates new documents or lets you
view and edit Word documents.
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1.6 Using the Start Menu
1 Tap to switch to a program.
2
Tap to switch to a recently-used program.
3 Tap to see more programs.
4 Tap to change device settings.
5 Tap to see a Help topic for the current
screen.
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3
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Start Menu
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2.1 Introduction
2.2 Using the Standard On-Screen Keyboard
2.3 Recording a Note
2.4 Searching Information
Chapter 2
Entering and Searching Information
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2.1 Introduction
To show or hide Input Panel
Tap the Input Panel icon on the menu bar.
2.2 Using the Standard On-Screen Keyboard
To enter text using the on-screen keyboard
1.
2.
To enlarge the on-screen keyboard
1.
>
2.
list, select
3.
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2.3 Recording a Note
You can create a stand-alone recording (voice note) or you can add a
To create a voice note
1.
>
2.
•
To create a stand-alone recording, record from the note list.
•
To add a recording to a note, create or open a note.
3.
toolbar, tap
View
4.
to begin recording.
5.
6.
when fi nished recording.
7.
to return to the note
8.
9.
Tip To quickly create a recording, press the RECORD button. When you
hear the beep, begin your recording. Release the button when you are
finished.
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To change recording formats
1.
>
>
tab >
2.
tab, and in the
Voice recording format
3.
Note You can also change recording formats from within Notes. In the note
list, tap Menu > Options > Global Input Options link (at the bottom of
the page).
2.4 Searching Information
You can search for files and other items stored on your device in the
To search for a fi le or an item
1.
2.
want to search for.
3.
4.
5.
6.
folder and subfolders are searched.
7.
list, tap the item you want to open.
Note The storage card symbol is displayed next to the names of files
saved on a storage card.
3.1 Using ActiveSync
3.2 Synchronizing Information
3.3 Synchronizing via Infrared
and Bluetooth
3.4 Synchronizing Music,
Video, and Pictures
Chapter 3
Synchronizing Your Pocket PC
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3.1 Using ActiveSync
ActiveSync synchronizes information on your device with information
Synchronize information, such as Outlook E-mail, Contacts,
well as pictures, video, and music.
Synchronize Outlook E-mail, Contacts, Calendar appointments,
Exchange fi les between your device and your PC without
Select which types of information are synchronized and specify
ActiveSync on your PC and create a synchronization relationship
You may be able to synchronize your device with Exchange Server
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