Inventec BC0338AAA000 Users Manual
Pharos Traveler 137
user manual
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Important Precautions
Please read the following information carefully before you start using the Pharos Traveler 137
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 specied by the manufacturer, as this may cause
leakage or rupture. Damage caused by using batteries not specied by the manufacturer is
not covered under warranty.
• Do not charge the battery with an unspecied AC Adapter, as this may cause damage to both
the device and the battery.
• Do not leave the AC adapter 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 adaptor.
• 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 ampliers) 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-specied stylus. Do not scratch the screen or otherwise bring it into
contact with any hard objects (e.g. loose change in your pocket).
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• Do not clean the screen with chemical detergents. Only use cloths specically 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.
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 | Overview 9
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 Today Screen Components 21
2.3 Start Menu 22
2.4 Programs, Settings and Icons 23
2.5 Input Methods 26
Chapter 3 | Synchronizing Information 29
3.1 Installing and Setting up ActiveSync 30
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
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Chapter 4 | Phone 35
4.1 Making a call 36
4.2 Conguring 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
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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 Player 82
9.4 MIDlet Manager 84
9.5 Prole Manager 84
9.6 GPS 85
9.7 Internet Sharing 87
Chapter 10 | Camera 89
10.1 Overview 89
10.2 Taking a picture 89
10.3 Taking a video 90
10.4 Settings and Options 90
10.5 Pictures and Videos 91
Appendix 93
A.1 Specications 93
A.2 Regulatory Notices 95
A.3 PC Requirement to Run ActiveSync 4.5 100
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Chapter 1 | Overview
1.1 Introduction
Hardware Overview
Mini-USB cable & headphone connector.
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Power. Press to turn on the device.
Reset. With the stylus, press to soft reset the device. Be sure to switch the device into sleep mode before resetting the
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device; otherwise, unsaved data or settings may be lost.
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Stylus.
Forward facing camera. Use this camera for video calling.
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Telephone receiver. Speaker for listening to phone calls.
Indication LED. Indicates battery, GPS and Bluetooth status. The LED displays solid red or green light when the battery
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is under charging or full charged. The blue light ashes on every three seconds when GPS is on and ashes on every ve
seconds when Bluetooth is on.
Touch screen. 3.5-inch TFT LCD touch screen display.
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TALK: Press to activate the dialer and to initiate a call.
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START: Press to pull down the Start menu.
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Jog ball: Scroll up, down, left or right to navigate; press to select.
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OK: Press to perform OK/Close.
END/HOME: Press to end a call or return to the Today screen.
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Microphone.
Volume up. Press to turn up the volume.
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Volume down. Press to turn down the volume.
Camera key*. Press to launch the Live Search; press and hold to launch the camera.
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Main camera.
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Speaker.
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Back cover.
* This button is congurable. To assign new programs/functions, select Start > Settings > Buttons.
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1.2 Introduction cont.
What’s in the Box
AC Adapter
Battery
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USB Cable
Stereo Headset
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.
Push either of the protrusions on the left or right side of the device upwards and lift
the back cover.
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Lift the battery up in the direction as shown. (To lift the battery easier, at the seam
between the upper-right corner of the battery and its compartment, use your nger or
ngernails to pry up the battery.)
Slide the SIM card into the SIM card slot with its gold contacts facing down.
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Align the gold contacts of the battery with the corresponding conductors on the
device, then gently push the battery into place.
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Press the back cover down as shown until it clicks into place.
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.
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Installing a MicroSD Card
Use a certied MicroSD card in this slot to expand the device’s storage memory
(SDHC supported). To install the MicroSD card, do the following:
1. Remove the back cover.
2. With the device facing down, insert the media card into the slot logo side up.
To remove the MicroSD card, slide it out from the card slot.
NOTE: Inserting the MicroSD card in the wrong direction by force can cause damage to the card
and the card slot.
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1.4 Battery Information
Battery performance depends on many factors, including your wireless service
provider’s network conguration, 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):
• Talk time: 7 hours (GSM); 5 hours (WCDMA)
• Standby time: 200 hours
Charge Time (average):
• Charge by AC adapter: 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.
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C (113oF) or below -10oC (14oF).
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Checking the Battery Power
Select Start > Settings > System tab > Power.
Optimizing Power Performance
Select Start > Settings > System tab > Power >
Advanced and then adjust settings.
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 adapter and plug the AC adapter 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.
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Chapter 2 | Basic Operations
2.1 Getting Started
Turning the Device On/Off
a) When the device is off: press the Power button to turn on the device.
b) When the device is turned on: press the Power button 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: press the Power button to wake up the device.
d) To power off the device completely, press and hold the Power button for 3 seconds
and the system will ask you to conrm 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.
Resetting the Device
If the device is performing abnormally, you can soft reset it to shut down all active
programs and then restart the device. Use the stylus to press the Reset button
located at the top side of the device to perform a soft reset.
Moreover, the device can be restored to its default settings after having a hard
reset. Select Start > System tab > Factory Reset, then follow the instruction on
the screen. It is suggested to perform a hard reset only if a soft reset does not work.
Please remember to backup any additional installed programs and user data before
performing a hard reset; otherwise, all of them on the device will be lost.
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2.2 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 dened as follows:
Date and time.Owner information.
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Wireless status.
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Tap here to show quick reminders about how to do basic tasks.
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Owner information.
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Unread messages, including text messages, MMS messages, and e-mails.
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Active tasks.
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Upcoming appointments.
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Tap here to sign in to Windows Live.
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Tap here to use Live Search. This feature requires an internet connection.
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Device lock status.
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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.
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Notication Icons
Notication 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 notications
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
Ringer off
Ringer in vibration mode
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
2.3 Start Menu
The Start menu is
Primary applications
accessible by selecting the
Start button at the top left of
Recently used applications
the screen. You can open all
applications on the device
from here.
NOTE: Select Ofce Mobile to access Ofce applications including Excel Mobile, OneNote Mobile,
PowerPoint Mobile and Word Mobile.
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More applications and
Help information
2.4 Programs, Settings and Icons
Programs
Games
ActiveSync
Calculator
Camera
File E xplorer
FM Radio
Getting Started
GPS Acceleration
Internet Sharing
JETCE T PDF 5
Live Search
Messenger
Java
Modem Link
Notes
Pictures & Videos
Two games are installed on the device: Bubble Breaker and Solitaire.
Synchronize information between the device and a PC or Exchange Server.
Perform basic calculations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
Take pictures and videos.
Organize and manage the les and folders on the device.
Lets you listen to FM radio stations on the device.
Brief introductions and shortcuts of commonly used items.
Download satellite data over the internet, speed up the time for locating your current
position.
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.
Organize and share pictures and videos.
Prole Manager
Search
SIM Manager
Sim Toolk it
Create and set phone proles.
Search the device.
Lets you manage your SIM card. See “5.5 Using SIM Manager” for details.
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.)
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Task Manager
Tas ks
Windows Live
Windows Media
Settings
Personal
Buttons
Input
Lock
Menus
Owner Information
Phone
Sounds & Notications
Today
System
About
Backlight
Brightness
Celluar Network
Options
Certicates
Clock & Alarms
Customer Feedback
Manage currently running programs.
Create, edit and synchronize tasks.
Access Windows Live services including Hotmail, Instant Messenger, and Spaces.
Play music and video.
Congure button actions.
Congure input methods.
Set a password to unlock the device.
Congure the Start menu.
Enter and edit owner information.
Congure the Phone features.
Congure program and event sounds.
Congures the Today screen items and theme.
Windows Mobile information and device name.
Congure the display backlight of the device.
Adjust the brightness of the display.
You can have the device update the time zone and clock automatically when it
connects to a wireless service provider’s network. (Not all service providers sup-
port this function, please contact your service provider for details.)
Manage personal and root certicates.
Set time and alarms.
Send volunteered, non-personal information about how you use Windows Mobile
software to Microsoft.
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Encryption
Error Reporting
External GPS
Factory Reset
G-Sensor
Managed Programs
Memory
Power
Regional Settings Congure 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.
System Information
Task Manager
Windows Update
X-Button
Encrypt les as they are placed on a storage card.
Enable or disables the built-in error reporting system.
Lets you dene the ports used for GPS conguration.
Reset all settings to the manufacturer defaults.
Enable the screen to rotate by tilting the device.
List programs that have been installed remotely by your system administrator.
Check available device memory and memory card information.
Power management settings.
Display information about device system, software and hardware.
Helps you to manage currently running programs.
Lets you download Windows Mobile updates such as critical security xes.
Allows you to shut down a running program by tapping or tapping and holding
the Exit button.
Connections
Beam Turn on/off the beam feature.
Bluetooth Congure Bluetooth settings. See “8.3 Using Bluetooth” for details.
Connections Congure the device’s connections.
Domain Enroll
Network Selection
Operator Cong
SMS Service Select preferred connection that the device uses for SMS messages.
Allows you to connect the device with company resources.
Select preferred radio access type for the device. For example, you can choose
to use GSM only for saving power.
Select your mobile operator manually and automatically apply the correct data
settings for the operator.
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USB to PC Enable advanced network functionality.
Wi-Fi Congure wireless networks and network adapters.
Wi-Fi Network Display detailed information for a connected Wi-Fi Network.
Wireless Manager Turn on/off wireless, Bluetooth and phone features.
2.5 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
on the on-screen keyboard to enter capital letters.
on the on-screen keyboard to enter symbols and numbers.
in the center of the bottom menu bar to launch the
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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.
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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.
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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.
Specically, 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.
•Congure 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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