Inventec BC0312AAA000 User Manual

Pharos Traveler 117

user manual

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Important Precautions

Please read the following information carefully before you start using the Pharos Traveler 117 to avoid any damage caused by improper usage:

• The device is not charged when you take it out of the box. The battery should be charged for at least 8 hours before rst use. Do not remove the battery while charging.

• Do not service any product yourself. Service needed on components inside these

compartments should be done by an authorized service technician or provider.

• Do not use batteries which have not been specied by the manufacturer, as this may cause leakage or rupture. Damage caused by using batteries not specied by the manufacturer is

not covered under warranty.

• Do not charge the battery with an unspecied AC charger, as this may cause damage to both

the device and the battery.

• Do not leave the AC charger in places where the temperature may be lower than -20°C(-4°F) or higher than 70°C(158°F) as this may damage the AC charger.

• When discarding the batteries, dispose of them in a proper manner, according to the battery

manufacturer’s instructions and your local laws.

• Power off the device and remove the battery before inserting SIM card. Make sure the SIM

card snaps correctly into the SIM socket.

• Do not open or tamper with the device cover, as this will void your warranty.

• Do not press hard on this product, as it may cause damage to the screen or the internal

components.

• Do not use the device at gas or refueling stations, chemical plants, and places containing explosives or ammable materials. The product should be placed away from heat sources such as radiators, stoves, or other products (including ampliers) that produce heat.

• Do not strike, shake, or heat the device in a way which may cause battery leakage or rupture

and damage to the device.

• Use only a manufacturer-specied stylus. Do not scratch the screen or otherwise bring it into contact with any hard objects (e.g. loose change in your pocket).

• Do not clean the screen with chemical detergents. Only use cloths specically designed for

cleaning liquid-crystal displays. 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.

• Do not expose the device to prolonged direct sunlight, or leave the device in a humid

environment for extended periods of time, as this may cause damage to the device and battery.

• Do not immerse the device in water. Never use the product in a wet location.

• The device may interfere with the navigation and/or communication systems on aircraft.

The use of the device on an aircraft is prohibited by laws in most countries.

• This product may cause medical equipment to malfunction. The use of this device is

forbidden in most hospitals and medical clinics.

• Always use hands-free devices, if you need to use the telephony services, while driving a

vehicle.

• Please turn down the volume before using headphones or other audio devices.

• Do not place the product on an unstable base.

• Do not push objects of any kind into cabinet slots or other openings in the device.

• The device should be operated from the type of power indicated on the marking label.

If there are noticeable signs of overheating, unplug the device from the electrical outlet immediately and refer servicing to an authorized service provider.

• WARNING: Do not remove or damage the warranty void label on the device, as this will void

your warranty.

Non-Ionizing Radiation

This product should be operated only in the suggested typical conditions to ensure good radiative performance and safety from interference. For safety reasons, as with all other mobile radio-transmitting equipment, it is recommended that no part of the human body be allowed to come too close to the antenna during operation of the equipment.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 | Overview 09

1.1 Introduction 10

1.2 Introduction cont. 12

1.3 Installing SIM Card, Battery and Micro SD Card 13

1.4 Battery Information 17

Chapter 2 | Basic Operations 19

2.1 Getting Started 20

2.2 Ostia Button 20

2.3 Today Screen Components 21

2.4 Start Menu 22

2.5 Programs, Settings and Icons 23

2.6 Input Methods 26

Chapter 3 | Synchronizing Information 29

3.1 Installing and Setting up ActiveSync

3.2 Installing and Setting up WMDC 31

3.3 Synchronizing Information 31

3.4 Changing Settings for an Information Type 32

3.5 Synchronizing with Exchange Server 33

3.6 Synchronizing via Bluetooth 34

Chapter 4 | Phone 35

4.1 Making a call 36

4.2 Conguring the Phone 39

4.3 Voice Call In-Call Options 41

4.4 Video Call In-Call Options 43

Chapter 5 | Contacts & Messaging 45

5.1 Using Contacts 46

5.2 Text Messaging 48

5.3 Multimedia Messaging Service 49

5.4 E-mail 51

5.5 Using SIM Manager 54

Chapter 6 | Basic Applications 56

6.1 Using Calendar 57

6.2 Using Notes 59

6.3 Using Tasks 61

Chapter 7 | Connecting to the Internet 63

7.1 Setting up Internet connections 64

7.2 Using a Wi-Fi Connection 67

7.3 Using Wireless Manager 69

7.4 Using Internet Explorer Mobile 70

Chapter 8 | Transferring Files To and From the device 73

8.1 Using ActiveSync 74

8.2 Transferring from Memory Cards 75

8.3 Using Bluetooth 75

Chapter 9 | Other Applications 78

9.1 Windows Live Messenger 79

9.2 JETCET PDF5 81

9.3 Windows Media 82

9.4 MIDlet Manager 84

9.5 Phone Prole 84

9.6 GPS 85

9.7 Internet Sharing 87

9.8 Backup/Restore 88

Chapter 10 | Camera

10.1 Overview 90

10.2 Taking a picture 90

10.3 Taking a video 91

10.4 Settings and Options 91

10.5 Pictures and Videos 92

Appendix 93

A.1 Specications 94 A.2 Regulatory Notices 96 A.3 PC Requirement to Run ActiveSync 4.5 101

Chapter 1 | Overview

1.1 Introduction

Hardware Overview

Camera Button*: Press to launch the Live Search; press and hold to launch the camera.

Volume up: Press to turn up the volume.

Volume down: Press to turn down the volume.

Ostia Button*: Press to launch the Ostia program; press and hold to launch the Voice Recorder.

Power slider: Slide the button to the right and hold to turn on; slide the button to the left to lock, slide the button to the right

to turn off the back light.

Forward facing camera: Use this camera for video calling.

Notication LED: Indicates notication, GPS and Bluetooth status. The blue light ashed when either Bluetooth and GPS is

on or when notications exist for messages, missed calls or reminder.

Telephone receiver: Speaker for listening to phone calls.

Battery/GSM LED: Indicates battery/GSM status. LED displays solid red or green light when the battery is under charge or

the battery is fully charged. Green light ashes when GSM/UMTS is on.

Touch screen: 2.8-inch TFT LCD touch screen display.

START: Press to pull down the Start menu.

OK: Press to perform OK/Close.

TALK: Press to activate the dialer and to initiate a call.

Jog ball: Scroll up, down, left or right to navigate; press to select.

END/HOME: Press to end a call or return to the Today screen.

Mini-USB Cable Connector.

Back cover lock.

Microphone.

Reset: Using the stylus, press to soft reset the device. Be sure to switch the device into sleep mode before resetting the

device, otherwise unsaved data or settings may be lost.

2.5mm Headphone TV out.

MicroSD Card Slot.

Stylus.

Self-Portrait mirror.

Main camera.

Speaker.

Back cover.

* These buttons are congurable. To assign new programs/functions, select Start > Settings > Buttons.

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1.2 Introduction cont.

What’s in the Box

AC Charger

Battery

Stereo Headset

USB Cable

1.3 Installing SIM Card, Battery and Micro SD Card

Installing the SIM Card and Battery

If you want to use the telephone features of the device, you must install a valid SIM card.

Unlock and remove the battery cover.

Place the SIM card with the gold contact facing down.

Reinsert the battery. Push the opposite end of the battery until it snaps into place.

Replace the back cover and lock.

NOTE: The device is supplied with a rechargeable Li-ion polymer battery. This battery is supplied

completely discharged and should be charged for at least 8 hours before rst use. Please follow

the normal turn-off procedure to remove the battery; otherwise unsaved data may be lost.

Installing a MicroSD Card

Use a certied MicroSD card in this slot to expand the device’s storage memory (SDHC supported). To install the MicroSD card, do the following:

1. Unlock and remove the back cover.

2. Remove the media card slot cover.

3. With the device facing down (as the diagram shown above), insert the media card

into the slot logo side up.

To remove the MicroSD card, gently press in on the card to eject.

NOTE: Inserting the MicroSD card in the wrong direction by force can cause damage to the card and the card slot.

1.4 Battery Information

Battery performance depends on many factors, including your wireless service

provider’s network conguration, signal strength, the temperature of the environment

in which you operate your phone, the features and settings you select and use, items attached to your phone’s connecting ports, and your voice, data, and other program usage patterns.

Battery life estimates (approximations subject to network conditions):

• 2G talk time: up to 7.5 hours

• 3G talk time: up to 5 hours

• Standby time: 200 hours

Charge Time (average):

• Charge by AC charger: 3 hours

•Charge by USB bus: 5 hours

Reducing Risk of Fire or Burns

•Do not attempt to open, disassemble or service the battery pack.

• Do not crush or puncture the battery, short the external contacts

or dispose of in re or water.

•Do not expose to temperatures above 45

•Replace only with the battery pack designated for this product.

•Recycle or dispose of used batteries as stipulated by local regulation and in a

manner that respects the environment.

C (113oF) or below -10oC (14oF).

Checking the Battery Power

Select Start > Settings > System tab > Power.

Optimizing Power Performance Select Start > Settings > System tab > Power > Advanced and then adjust settings.

Saving the Battery Power

Select Start > Settings > System tab > Power > Phone and then choose to turn off the backlight while you are

having a phone call.

Managing a Low Battery

When the low-battery warning appears, do the following:

1. Turn off Bluetooth and/or WiFi if they are

currently enabled.

2. Immediately save your current data.

3. Plug in or turn off the device.

4. Close applications no longer in use.

Charging the Battery

1. To charge the battery, make sure the battery is sitting in the battery slot correctly.

2. Do one of the following:

a) Connect the device to the AC charger and plug the AC charger into a power outlet.

b) Connect the device to a PC with the USB cable (supplied with the device).

NOTE: To charge the device with the USB cable, you must connect the device to a functioning USB port on a PC that is powered on.

IMPORTANT: For safety reasons, charging will not occur at temperatures

below 0˚C/32˚F or above 40˚C/104˚F.

Chapter 2 | Basic Operations

2.1 Getting Started

Turning the Device On/Off

a) When the device is off: push the power slider at the top of the device to the right to turn on the device. b) When the device is turned on: push the power slider to the right to switch the

device into sleep mode. You can still receive phone calls and messages when

the device is in sleep mode. c) When the device is in sleep mode: push the power slider to the right. d) To power off the device completely, push the power slider to the right and hold

for 3 seconds and the system will ask you to conrm before powering off the

device.

Calibrating the device

Calibrating the device ensures that the screen will correctly respond to your stylus.

When you turn on the device for the rst of time, you will be asked to calibrate the

device. If you would like to re-calibrate the device, follow the steps below:

1. Select Start > Settings > System tab > Screen.

2. Select the Align Screen button and follow the on-screen instructions.

2.2 Ostia Button

Press this button can launch Ostia. Pharos’ award-winning

Ostia Smart Navigator software is a full-featured GPS-ready

navigation software for Windows Mobile-based. It offers

real-time GPS tracking, point A-to-point B routing, automatic

voice-guided driving directions, turn-by-turn visual and text directions, automatic re-route, address, intersection, and points of interest location search, multi-stop routing, and more.

(Maps are not included.)

Status

LOstia Button

Soft-

2.3 Today Screen Components

The Today screen is usually the rst screen that appears when you turn on the device for the rst time each day.

It displays a summary of relevant information, shows you the system status and contains a list of shortcuts to programs.

The items in the example screen are dened as follows:

Date and time.

Wireless status.

Tap here to show quick reminders about how to do basic tasks.

Owner information.

Unread messages, including text messages, MMS messages, and e-mails.

Active tasks.

Upcoming appointments.

Tap here to sign in to Windows Live.

Tap here to use Live Search. This feature requires an internet connection.

Device lock status.

Status Bar

Location

Softkeys

NOTE: You can also access the Today screen by selecting Today from the Start menu. NOTE: To change the items shown in the Today screen, tap Start > Settings > Today > Items tab.

Notication Icons

Notication icons appear at the title bar on the screen. The following table lists

common status indicators and their meanings.

New e-mail

New Text (SMS) or Multimedia (MMS) message

New Voicemail message

New notications

New instant message

Voice call

Voice call in progress

Calls are being forwarded

Call on hold

Missed call

Battery full

Low battery

Battery alert Bluetooth connection in progress

Extremely low battery

Battery charging

Signal strength

No signal

Flight mode

No service

Roaming

Bluetooth headset detected

Ringer on

3G available

3G in use

HSPA available

HSPA in use

GPRS available

GRPS in use

EDGE available

EDGE in use

No SIM card installed

Wi-Fi connection in progress

Data Connection is active

Connection is not active

Synchronization in progress

Synchronization error

Alarm

2.4 Start Menu

The Start menu is accessible by selecting the Start button at the top left of the screen and is divided into 3 groups as follow:

Today screen

Primary applications

Recently used applications

More applications and

Help information

2.5 Programs, Settings and Icons

Programs

Games

ActiveSync

aGPS

Auto Co ng

Backup Manager

Calculator

Camera

File E xplo rer

Getting Started

Internet Sharing

JETCE T PDF 5

Live Search

Messenger

MIDlet Manager

Modem Link

Notes

Phone Prol e

Pictures & Video

Remot e Desk top Mobile

SIM Manager

Two games are installed on the device: Bubble Breaker and Solitaire.

Synchronize information between the device and a PC or Exchange Server.

Download satellite data over the internet, speed up the time for locating your current position.

Select your mobile operator manually and automatically apply the correct data settings for that operator.

Lets you back up and restore your data. See “9.8 Backup/ Restore” for details.

Perform basic calculations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.

Take pictures and videos.

Organize and manage the les and folders on the device.

Brief introductions and shortcuts of commonly used items.

Use the device as an external modem for a PC, connecting through a USB port or Bluetooth.

View PDFs on the device.

Access Windows Live Search.

Send and receive instant messages with your Windows Live Messenger contacts.

Install Java applications from local les or a network.

Share the device connection with a PC or laptop.

Take notes on the device.

Create and set proles.

Organize and share pictures and videos.

Create a connection between the device and a Windows Terminal Server.

Search the device.

Lets you manage your SIM card. See “5.5 Using SIM Manager” for details.

Sim Toolk it

Task Manager

Tas ks

Unit Conver ter

Windows Live

Windows Media

Settings

Personal

Buttons

Input

Lock

Menus

Owner Information

Phone

Sounds & Notications

Today

System

About

Backlight

Certicates

Clock & Alarms

Customer Feedback

Device Information

A software toolkit that comes with the SIM card. The application name and the

functionality of this toolkit depends on your SIM card provider.(This program may not

be shown if your operator doesn’t support related services.)

Manage currently running programs.

Create, edit and synchronize tasks.

Convert commonly used measurements.

Access Windows Live services including Hotmail, Instant Messenger, and Spaces.

Play music and video.

Congure button actions.

Congure input methods.

Set a password to unlock the device.

Congure the Start menu.

Enter and edit owner information.

Congure the Phone features.

Congure program and event sounds.

Congures the Today screen items and theme.

Windows Mobile information and device name.

Congure the display backlight and adjust the brightness of display and keypad.

Manage personal and root certicates.

Set time and alarms.

Send volunteered, non-personal information about how you use Windows Mobile software to Microsoft.

Display information about device system, software and hardware.

Encryption

Error Reporting

External GPS

Factory Reset

Managed Programs

Memory

Power

Regional Settings Congure the device’s locale.

Remove Programs Allows you to view and remove installed applications.

Screen Lets you align the screen. See “Calibrating the device” in Chapter 2 for details.

Task Manager

TV-OUT Cong

Windows Update

Encrypt les as they are placed on a storage card.

Enable or disables the built-in error reporting system.

Lets you dene the ports used for GPS conguration.

Reset all settings to the manufacturer defaults.

List programs that have been installed remotely by your system administrator.

Check available device memory and memory card information.

Power management settings.

Helps you to manage currently running programs.

Select your TV output type here.

Lets you download Windows Mobile updates such as critical security xes.

Connections

Beam Turn on/off the beam feature.

Bluetooth Congure Bluetooth settings. See “8.3 Using Bluetooth” for details.

Connections Congure the device’s connections.

Domain Enroll

Network Cards

Radio Access Type Selector

USB Connection

Wi-Fi Network

Wireless Manager Turn on/off wireless, Bluetooth and phone features.

Allows you to connect the device with company resources.

Congure the network adapter. When connecting to Wi-Fi, you can congure

wireless networks here as well.

Choose preferred radio access type. For example, you can choose to use GSM

only for saving power.

You can set your device to synchronize with a PC or function as a card reader when it is connected to your PC through the USB port.

Display detailed information for a connected Wi-Fi Network. You can change Wi-Fi Network settings here as well.

2.6 Input Methods

The device contains 4 text input methods: Keyboard, Letter Recognizer, Block

Recognizer and Transcriber.

Keyboard

Letter/Block Recognizer

Transcriber

Keyboard

1. Select the keyboard icon

keyboard. If the keyboard is not the selected input method, select the arrow next

to the keyboard icon and select Keyboard.

2. Select the keys on the on-screen keyboard to enter text or do any of the following:

• Select •Select •Select

on the on-screen keyboard to enter capital letters.

on the on-screen keyboard to enter accented letters.

on the on-screen keyboard to enter symbols and numbers.

in the center of the bottom menu bar to launch the

Letter Recognizer

Letter Recognizer recognizes one letter, number or symbol at a time.

• To launch Letter Recognizer, select the input method selector arrow (the

upward arrow next to the input method icon) and select Letter Recognizer.

•Write uppercase letters in the left recognition area (the ABC box).

•Write lowercase letters in the middle recognition area (the abc box).

• Write numbers and symbols in the right recognition area (the 123 box).

Block Recognizer

Block Recognizer recognizes letters written in one stroke.

•To launch Block Recognizer, select the input method selector arrow (the

upward arrow next to the input method icon) and select Block Recognizer.

•Write lowercase letters in the text recognition area (the abc box on the left).

• Write numbers and symbols in the numeric recognition area (the 123 box on the right).

•To input symbols, select any recognition area, text or numeric, once and write symbols.

NOTE: Select ? in Letter or Block Recognizer to see a demo on how to write recognizable characters.

Transcriber

Transcriber recognizes handwriting in cursive and/or print. It uses the full screen as its recognition area. It interprets the movement of the stylus on the screen as you write.

• To launch Transcriber, select the input method selector arrow (the up arrow next to

the input method icon) and select Transcriber.

•Write anywhere on the screen.

NOTE: The Transcriber comes with detailed help pages. Select if you need further assistance.

Chapter 3 | Synchronizing Information

ActiveSync and Windows Mobile Device Center (WMDC) synchronize information

on the device with information on your PC or Exchange server. ActiveSync works on computers that have the Windows XP operating systems while WMDC works on computers that have Windows Vista.

Specically, you can use ActiveSync or WMDC to:

• Synchronize Outlook e-mail, contacts, calendar or tasks on your phone with your PC.

•Synchronize pictures, video, and music between the device and your PC.

•Synchronize Outlook e-mail, contacts, calendar appointments and tasks on your

phone directly with Exchange Server.

•Copy les between your phone and your PC without synchronizing.

•Select which types of information are synchronized and specify how much

information is synchronized. For example, you can choose how many weeks of past

calendar appointments to synchronize.

3.1 Installing and Setting up ActiveSync

IMPORTANT: Be sure to install ActiveSync on the PC before connecting the device to it.

1. Install ActiveSync on your PC, as described on the Windows Mobile™ Getting

Started Disc. After setup completes, the Synchronization Setup Wizard automatically

starts when you connect the device to the PC (through a USB cable or Bluetooth).

2. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the wizard. In the Sync Setup

Wizard, you can:



• Create a synchronization relationship between your PC and the device.



•Congure an Exchange Server connection to synchronize directly with

Exchange Server. To synchronize the device with Exchange Server, obtain the name of the Exchange Server , your user name, password and domain name from your administrator before completing the wizard.



•Choose information types to synchronize.

3. Once synchronization completes, you can disconnect your phone from your PC.

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