Inventec V83 User Manual

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Chapter1.Getting to Know Your Device...................................................7
1.1 Getting Started................................................................... 9
1.2 Status Indicators ..............................................................11
1.3 Entering Information.........................................................12
Chapter 2.Personalising your phone.....................................................15
2.2 Start Menu .......................................................................17
2.3 Ring Tone and Notifications............................................. 18
2.4 General Settings ..............................................................21
2.5 Security............................................................................29
Chapter 3.Using your phone..................................................................31
3.1 Making a Call ...................................................................31
3.2 Receiving a Call...............................................................34
3.3 In Call Options .................................................................35
3.4 Special Dialing Requirements.......................................... 36
3.5 Additional Settings...........................................................36
Chapter 4.Getting connected.................................................................39
4.1 Automatic setup of your GSM/GPRS data connections ..39
4.2 Manual setup of your data connections ...........................39
4.3 Wi-Fi.................................................................................43
4.4 Bluetooth..........................................................................45
4.5 Beams.............................................................................. 48
Chapter 5.Messaging ............................................................................50
5.1 Text message ..................................................................50
5.2 E-mail............................................................................... 54
5.3 Windows Live................................................................... 60
Chapter 6.Synchronizing.......................................................................66
6.1 Introduction to ActiveSync ...............................................66
6.2 Installing and Configuring ActiveSync..............................66
Chapter 7.Applications& Multimedia......................................................78
7.1 Contacts........................................................................... 78
7.2 Calendar ..........................................................................80
7.3 Tasks ...............................................................................82
7.4 Camera and Video recorder.............................................84
7.5 Using Pictures & Videos ..................................................88
7.6 Using Windows Media Player ..........................................93
7.7 Internet Explorer Mobile................................................. 100
7.8 Notes..............................................................................105
7.9 Word Mobile................................................................... 106
7.10 Excel Mobile ..................................................................108
7.11 Viewing Slide Shows with PowerPoint Mobile............... 111
7.12 Internet Sharing .............................................................112
7.13 File Explorer................................................................... 114
7.14 Gravity Sensor............................................................... 115
7.15 Adding more programs to your device........................... 116
Chapter 8.Maintaining your phone ......................................................117
8.1 Maintaining your phone.................................................. 117
8.2 Resetting Your Pocket PC Phone.................................. 118
8.3 Installing your SIM card ................................................. 118
8.4 Managing Programs Memory......................................... 119
Appendix.Other Applications...............................................................122
A.1 Battery Information ........................................................122
A.2 PC requirements to run ActiveSync 4.5 ........................123
SAR INFORMATION The SAR limit of USA (FCC) is 1.6 W/kg averaged over one gram of tissue. Device types V83 (FCC ID: DGIV83) has also been tested against this SAR limit. The highest SAR value reported under this standard during product certification for use at the ear is 1.141 W/kg and when properly worn on the body is 1.106 W/kg. This device was tested for typical body-worn operations with the back of the handset kept 1.5cm from the body. To maintain compliance with FCC RF exposure requirements, use accessories that maintain a 1.5cm separation distance between the user's body and the back of the handset. The use of belt clips, holsters and similar accessories should not contain metallic components in its assembly. The use of accessories that do not satisfy these requirements may not comply with FCC RF exposure requirements, and should be avoided.
Section 15.21 Information to user. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
Section 15.105 Information to the User NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected. Consult the d ealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help.
No part of this manual, including the product and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form, by any means, without prior
written permission from V83. V83 provides this publication “as is” without warranty of any kind. This
information could include technical inaccuracies or typographical errors. V83 may make improvements and/or changes in the product. Information and specifications contained in this document are subject to change at any time without notice.
The information contained in this document does not affect or change the product specifications or warranties. V83 is not liable for any damages resulting from the use of this product.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Please read the following information carefully before you start using your device to avoid any damages 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 first use. Do not remove the battery while charging.
Do not use batteries, which have not been specified by the manufacturer, as
this may cause leakage or rupture.
Do not change the battery with an unspecified AC Adapter, as this may cause
damage to both the device and the battery.
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 the SIM card.
Make sure the SIM card snaps correctly into the SIM socket.
Do not open or tamper with the device cover as it 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 flammable materials.
Do not strike, shake or heat the device in a way which may cause battery
leakage or rupture and damage to the device.
Do not scratch the screen with hard objects.
Do not clean the screen with chemical detergents. Only use cloths, specifically
designed for cleaning liquid displays, to wipe the screen.
Do not expose the device to 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.
The device may interfere with the navigation and/ or communication systems
on aircraft. The use of the device on aircraft is prohibited by laws in most countries.
Use hands-free devices, if you need to use the telephony services, while
driving a vehicle.
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.
Non-ionizing 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.
Trademark 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.
Chapter1
Device View
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Start menu Button Press and hold on one second to display your START menu.
Volume Controller Scroll up or down to adjust the volume.
OK Button Press to confirm your data entries or exit the program in use. Mini-USB
Connector Receiver Listen to a phone call here. Talk Button Press to answer an incoming call or dial a number.
LED Please refer to Notification LED section of this chapter.
End Button Press to end the phone call.
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OK Button Press to confirm your data entries or exit the program in use.
Navigation Button Press this multi-directional control up, down, left, or right to
Power Button Power on or off the device. Reset Button Use this button to soft reset the device. Camera Button Press to launch the camera. Press again to take a picture.
Stylus Camera Used for capturing photos and videos.
External Speaker
move through menus, program instructions.
Use the stylus to write, draw, or select items on the touch screen.
Allows you to listen to audio media or Hands-free calls.
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1.1 Getting Started
When you turn on the device for the first time, you are asked to complete a screen calibration process. Calibrating the device screen involves tapping the center of a cross with the stylus as the cross moves around the screen. This process ensures that when you tap the screen with your stylus, the tapped item is activated. The Today screen displays important information, such as upcoming appointments and status indicators. You can tap a section on the screen to open the associated program. If at any point you need to access the Today Screen, just press/tap Start > Today.
1. Tap to open the Start menu.
2. Tap to view connectivity status.
3. Indicates the radio signal strength. Tap to configure the phone settings.
4. Tap to control device/ringer volume level.
5. Indicates the battery status. Tap to open the Power Settings screen.
6. Displays the current time.
7. Tap to open Contacts screen.
8. Tap to open making a call.
9. Tap to lock or unlock the device.
10. Tap to open the Windows Live.
11. Your day at a glance with reminders. Tap to open the related program: messages, tasks, and appointments.
12. Tap to set owner information.
13. Tap to start Wireless Manager; it also shows Bluetooth
14. Displays the current date. Tap to setup date, time, alarm, and more.
: locked; : unlocked
interfaces
To completely turn OFF your device must unpack battery. A single quick press of the POWER button will set your device into Sleep mode. In Sleep mode you can still use the phone function to receive calls. In order to save battery, your device will automatically go into sleep mode if not used for a period of time.
1.2
Status Indicators
Following are some of the status icons that you may see on your device.
Icon Description Icon Description
Indicates the battery Is fully charged.
Indicates the battery is Very low.
No signal.
Lost signal. The device is searching for a signal.
No battery.
Bluetooth.
Wi-Fi on.
Wi-Fi data call.
No SIM.
Battery charging.
New e-mail or text messages.
Ringer off.
Indicates the device is unlocked.
Indicates maximum signal strength.
Phone is turned off.
Voice call in progress.
Calls are forwarded.
Call on hold.
Missed call.
GPRS available.
GPRS is in use.
Device locked.
1.3 Entering Information
Input Panel
Input Panel provides access to the various input methods available on your device, including Block Recognizer, Keyboard, Letter Recognizer, and Transcriber. By default, the Input Panel icon appears on the menu bar to indicate which input method is currently selected. The Input Selector arrow (shown at the right side of the Input Panel icon) opens a list of available input methods.
The following input methods are available when text entry is possible.
Icon Input method
The on-screen keyboard. Letter Recognizer or Block Recognizer. Transcriber.
Drawing and Writing on the Screen
With your device, you can draw directly on the screen, or write on the screen and save notes (Start > Programs > Notes) in your own handwriting. To do this, you must set the input mode in Notes to Writing. If you prefer to use handwriting or frequently add drawings to your notes, you may find it helpful to set Writing as the default input mode. If you prefer typed text, set Typing as the default input mode.
Drawing on the Screen
To change the default input mode in Notes, tap Menu > Options in the notes list and then, in the Default mode box, tap either Writing or Typing depending on your personal preferences. Then Tap OK.
Voice Recording
You can create a stand-alone recording (voice note) or you can add a recording to a note. To create a voice note
Tap Start > Programs > Notes.
1. Do one of the following:
2.
To create a stand-alone recording, record from the note list. To
3. add a recording to a note, create or open a note.
4. If you do not see the Recording toolbar, tap Menu > View
5. Recording Toolbar.
Tap the record icon (
6. Hold your device’s microphone near your mouth or other source of
7. sound.
Tap the stop icon
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If you adding a recording to a note, tap OK to return to the note list
9.
when finished. If you are recording in an open note, an icon will appear in the
10.
note. If you are creating a stand-alone recording, the recording will appear in the note list.
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) to begin recording.
(
) when finished recording.
To change recording formats
1. Tap Start > Settings > Personal tab > Input.
2. Tap the Options tab, and in the Voice recording format list, tap the format you want.
3. Tap OK.
Chapter 2.
2.1 Today screen
The Today screen shows your upcoming appointments, active tasks, and information about e-mail messages. You can customize the items and background presented in the Today screen on your device:
1. Tap Start > Settings > Personal tab > Today.
2. On the Appearance tab, select the desired theme for the background of the Today screen. You can use one of your own pictures as the background image on the Today screen selecting “Use this picture as the background” check box, and tap Browse to view a list of your picture files.
3. On the Items tab, select the items you want to appear on the Today screen. To change the order of items displayed on the Today screen, tap the item, and then tap Move Up or Move Down.
4. Tap OK.
Personalising your phone
You can also customize the presentation of the upcoming Appointments in the Today Screen:
1. Tap Start > Settings > Personal tab > Today.
2. Tap the Items tab.
3. Select Calendar and tap Options.
4. Do any of the following:
• Select Next appointment to show only the next appointment in your schedule, or Upcoming appointments to show multiple appointments.
• Clear the Display all day events check box if you do not want to display
all-day events.
If you have a large number of tasks, you may want to specify the kind of tasks that are displayed on the Today screen. To set options for displaying tasks on the Today screen:
1. Tap Start > Settings > Personal tab > Today.
2. Tap the Items tab.
3. Select Tasks and tap Options.
4. Do any of the following:
• Under Display number of, select the type of tasks you want to appear on the Today screen.
• In the Category list, select whether to display only tasks assigned to a specific category or to display all tasks.
Entering and displaying owner information in the Today Screen are best practices; they allow someone to return the device to you in case it is lost.
1. Tap Start > Settings > Personal tab > Owner Information.
2. On the Identification tab, enter your personal information.
If owner information is displayed on the Today screen, you can open and edit the information directly from the Today screen. Just tap that section of the screen.
2.2 Start Menu
The Start menu, located at the top left corner of the Today screen, displays a list of programs. It lets you close a screen and switch from one program to another. You can start a program by scrolling through the programs list and then pressing ENTER, or by tapping a program with the stylus.
1. You can choose which items appear in the Start menu:
2. Tap Start > Settings > Personal tab > Menus.
3. Select the check boxes of the items you want to appear in the Start menu.
You can select up to seven items.
You can also create folders and shortcuts to appear on the Start menu. In ActiveSync on your PC, click Explore. In the Mobile Device window, double-click My Windows Mobile-Based Device > Windows > Start Menu, then create the folders and shortcuts that you want. You will see the added items after you synchronize.
2.3 Ring Tone and Notifications
To change the ring tone
1. From the Phone keypad, tap Menu > Options > Phone tab.
2. In the Ring tone list, tap the sound you want to use.
To use custom *.wav, *.mid, *.mp3, or *.wma files as ring tones,
use ActiveSync on your PC to copy the file to the /Windows/Rings folder on your device. Then, select the sound from the Ring tone list. For more information about copying files to your device, see ActiveSync Help on your PC.
It is also possible to assign a specific Ring Tone for a Contact:
Changing the ring tone
1. Go to Start > Contacts and Tap on the desired Contact.
2. Select Menu > Edit
3. In the Ring tone field, select a ring tone of your choice.
Changing the ring tone for a specific Contact
To change the ring type
You can change the way that you are notified of incoming calls. For example, you can choose to be notified by a ring, a vibration, or a combination of both.
1.
From the Phone keypad, tap Menu > Options > Phone tab.
2. In the Ring t ype list, tap the desired option.
To set an alarm
1. Tap Start > Settings > System tab > Clock & Alarms > Alarms tab.
2. Tap <Description> and enter a name for the alarm.
3. Tap the day of the week for the alarm. You can select multiple days by tapping each desired day.
4. Tap the time to open a clock and set the time for the alarm.
5. Tap the alarm icon ( You can choose a flashing light, a single sound, a repeating sound, or vibration.
6. If you choose to play a sound, tap the list next to the Play sound check box and tap the sound you want.
) to specify the type of alarm you want.
Setting Alarms
To choose how to be notified about events or actions
1. Tap Start > Settings > Personal tab > Sounds & Notifications.
2. On the Sounds tab, choose how you want to be notified by selecting the appropriate check boxes.
3. On the Notifications tab, in Event, tap an event name and choose
how you want to be notified by selecting the appropriate check
boxes. You can choose from several options, such as a special sound, a message, or a flashing light.
2.4
General Settings
Changing Notifications
To set the time and date
1. Tap Start > Settings > System tab > Clock & Alarms.
2. Select the correct time zone and change the date or time.
Setting the Time
To set the time and date for a different location
If you visit or communicate with someone in a particular time zone often, you can select it as your visiting time zone.
1. Tap Start > Settings > System tab > Clock & Alarms.
2. Tap Visiting.
3. Select the correct time zone and change the time or date.
Updating the Visiting
Time Zone
To change language and regional settings
The style in which numbers, currency, dates, and times are displayed is specified in regional settings.
1. Tap Start > Settings > System tab > Regional Settings.
2. On the Region tab, select your region and language.
3. The region you select determines which options will be
available on the other tabs.
4. To customize settings further, tap the appropriate tabs and select the desired options.
Regional Settings
To reassign programs or shortcuts to program buttons
1. Tap Start > Settings > Personal tab > Buttons.
2. A list of buttons and their current assignments is displayed on the Program Buttons tab.
3. Tap the button you want to reassign. To help you identify the buttons, there are numbers and icons representing the original function of the button.
4. In the Assign a program box, tap the program or shortcut you want to assign.
5. Tap OK.
Assigning Buttons
To increase or decrease the size of text on the screen
1. Tap Start > Settings > System tab > Screen > Text Size tab.
2. Move the slider to increase or decrease the text size.
Screen Text Size
To adjust the speed for scrolling
Pressing and holding NAVIGATION up or down (Up/Down control) scrolls through the items in a list.
1. Tap Start > Settings > Personal tab > Buttons > Up/Down Control tab.
2. Do one of the following :
• Under Dela y before first repeat, move the slider to shorten or
lengthen the time that elapses before scrolling begins.
• To change the time it takes to scroll from one item to the next,
under Repeat rate, move the slider to adjust the speed.
Scrolling speed
To change the device name
1. Tap Start > Settings > System tab > About.
2. Tap the Device ID tab.
3. Enter a name.
The device name is used to identify the device in the following situations:
• Synchronizing with a PC
• Connecting to a network
• Restoring information from a backup
The device name must begin with a letter, consist of letters from A to Z, numbers from 0 to 9, and cannot contain spaces. Use the underscore
pdating Device Name
character to separate words. If you synchronize multiple devices with the same PC, each device must have a unique name.
To make the battery last longer
1. Tap Start > Settings > System tab > Power Manager. On th e Standby tab, you can specify when your device turns off to conserve battery power. For optimum conservation, specify 3 minutes or less.
2. Use the AC adapter to plug your device into external power whenever possible, especially when using a T-Flash card or when using a modem or other peripherals.
3. Adjust the backlight settings.
To set the backlight to dim after a time delay
1. Tap Start > Settings > System tab > Backlight.
2. Tap the Battery power tab, or the External power tab.
To close a Task Manager
In most tasks, programs automatically close to free needed memory, however,
you can close programs manually, if you prefer.
1. Tap Start > Settings > System, and tab > Task Manager.
2. In the Running task list, tap the program you want to close, and tap > End Task.
Automatic turn-off
Stopping running programs
To change the orientation of the screen
You can use your Pocket PC in both landscape and portrait modes., depending on how you wish to use the device.
1. Tap Start > Settings > System tab > Screen > General tab.
2. Choose whether you wish to use the device in Portrait Mode, Landscape (for right handed usage) or Landscape (for left handed usage). Press OK to make the change occur.
2.5 Security
To protect your phone with a PIN
1. From the Phone keypad, tap Menu > Options > Phone tab.
2. Tap Require PIN when phone is used.
3. To change the PIN at any time, tap Change PIN.
Emergency calls can be placed at any time, without requiring a PIN.
To protect your device with a password
You can help keep your data more secure by requiring a password every time the device is turned on.
1. Tap Start > Settings > Personal tab > Lock.
2. Select the Prompt if device unused for check box, and in the box to the right, select how long your device must be turned off before a password is required. In the Password type box, select the type of password you would like to use. Enter the password and, if necessary, confirm the password. If your device is configured to connect to a network, use a strong password to help protect network security.
3. On the Hint tab, enter a phrase that will help you remember your password, but doesn’t allow others to guess your password. The hint will be displayed after the wrong password is entered four times.
4. Tap OK. The next time the device is turned on, you will be prompted to enter your password.
Each time a wrong password is entered, the time the device takes to respond will get longer and longer until the device appears to be not responding. If you forget your password, you must follow the instructions in your owner’s manual to clear memory before you can access your device.
To change your password
1. Tap Start > Settings > Personal tab > Lock. You will be prompted to enter your current password.
2. In the Password box, enter your new password.
3. On the Hint tab, enter a phrase that will help you remember your new password, but doesn’t allow others to guess your password. The hint will be displayed after the wrong password is entered four times.
4. Tap OK.
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