O2 Xda Argon Quick Manual

A quick guide to your

Xda Argon

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Contents

Section 1

Getting started 02
Install the SIM card 02
Install and charge the battery 03
Turn on and set up for

the first time 04
Check the battery power 06
Enter your PIN 07
Synchronise with your

PC or laptop 08

Section 2

Using your Xda Argon 12
Mobile phone 12
A world of connections 12
Internet and messaging 12
Video, pictures and audio 13
Setting up ISP email accounts 13
Set up a POP3/IMAP4

email account 14
Microsoft Direct Push Email 15
In the Box 16
A tour of your Xda Argon 20
Status indicators 28

Section 3

Help and troubleshooting 32
General questions 34

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1. Install the SIM card

Turn off your Xda Argon before
you insert the SIM card. Then
remove the battery by pressing
the battery release button and
sliding the battery cover down.
If the battery is inside, you can
remove it with your finger by
lifting the bottom right side of
the battery.

Place the SIM with the metal
contacts faced down as
indicated and slide the SIM
card into the slot.

2. Install and charge
the battery

You new battery will be partially
charged. You will need to install
and fully charge it before you
start using your Xda Argon.

To install the battery, first
remove the battery cover and
insert the battery. Make sure
that the gold connectors on the
battery meet with the row of
connectors on the top right
side of the battery slot.

Insert the top side of the battery
first, then gently push it down
into place. Replace the battery
cover by sliding it back until it
clicks into place.

Getting started

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Light on the right LED indicator
on your Xda Argon will show the
battery status:

• a solid amber light shows
when your Argon Xda is off
but charging

• a solid amber light and a
charging icon on the Today
screen will show when your
Xda Argon is on and charging.

• a green light and full battery
icon appears on the Today
screen when the battery is
fully charged.

Xda Argon top tip:
Some batteries perform
better after several full
charge and discharge cycles.
There are two ways to
charge the battery:

– the fastest way is to

connect your Xda Argon
directly to a wall socket
using the AC adapter, or

– plug the sync cable to the

USB port on your PC and
into the sync connector on
your Xda Argon.

3. Turn on and set up for
the first time

Turn on your Xda Argon by
pressing the power button on
the top right-hand edge.
A welcome screen will appear
and prompt you to

Tap the
screen to set up your Xda
Argon. Then just follow the

on-screen instructions.

Your Xda Argon will then start
to set up and add applications
supplied by O2. After about
two minutes, you’ll see a
customisation screen so you
can tailor some options on
your Xda Argon.

LED Indicators

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5. Enter your PIN

When your Xda Argon restarts, it
may ask you to enter the PIN for
your SIM.

Tap in your PIN and select

Enter.

If you’re an O2 Ireland customer,
please enter the PUK code
supplied with your SIM or call
Customer Service on 1909.

Xda Argon Top Tip: A
wrong PIN entered three
times will block your SIM
card. This means you
won’t be able to make or
receive any calls, texts or
picture messages.

Don’t worry – you can
easily sort this out by
contacting your service
provider. They’ll unblock
it for you right away.

Customisation setup:

You will see a screen on the Xda
Argon with a drop-down box.
This is to confirm the O2 country
and settings you need; whether
Postpay or Prepay if available, or
to remove the settings.

The O2 UK Postpay settings
are selected as the default.
Please check that the “I want to
configure now” box is ticked
(it is the default).

The last option will remove
all settings and should only
be used if you are setting
up your Xda for use within
a Corporate environment
– otherwise your Xda Argon
will not function correctly.

Then select the OK box in the
top right of the screen.

4. Check the battery

power

To check the battery power just
tap the battery level icon on the
Today screen.

The power sett ings screen wil l
open and displ ay the current
battery power level. A war ning
message will s how if the bat tery
power is very low. If you see
this, connect the device to a
power supply.

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6. Synchronise with your
PC or laptop

Microsoft® ActiveSync® lets you
synchronise information on your
Xda Argon with your PC such as
Inbox, Calendar, contacts and
tasks within Microsoft Outlook

®

.

The software is already installed
on your Xda Argon but you will
need to install it on your PC if you
haven’t already. To do this, insert
the Getting Started CD included
in your Xda Argon box into the
CD drive of your PC and follow
the simple on-screen wizard.

When it’s installed just connect
the USB cable to your PC and
start synchronising.

Now that you’re set up,
let’s get going!

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Section 2

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You can download, view and
edit email attachments using
mobile versions of Microsoft
Office applications such as Word,
Excel and PowerPoint.**
Create and send picture
messages or text your contacts
for a fast response.

Internet Explorer Mobile gives
you fast connection to the
Internet. Do your banking, check
stock prices or catch up with the
day’s news.

Video, pictures and audio

Take detailed pictures or shoot
video with sound. The Xda
Argon has a high-resolution
camera built-in, with a clear,
high-quality colour screen.

Setting up ISP email
accounts

The ema il Setu p Wiza rd makes
it easy and si mple to set up
your Ou tlook e mail an d POP3/
IMAP4 a ccounts .

Set up ISP email accounts
using email Setup Wizard

1. Tap Start > Messaging.

2. Tap

Menu > Tools > New

Account to access the email

Setup Wizard.

3. The email Setup Wizard
guides you step-by-step
through the setup process.

Mobile phone

Use your Xda Argon just like
a mobile phone. You can keep
in contact, get in touch with
the office or send text and
picture messages.

A world of connections

Xda Argon supports GPRS and
Wireless LAN so there’s a choice
of connecting to the Internet at
a range of speeds. Just choose
the network that works best
wherever you are.

Bluetooth

TM

means you’re wire
free and can use your Xda with
car kits and headsets.

Internet and messaging

Use Outlook Mobile to send and
receive emails with attachments,
keep track of meetings and
events, and keep in sync with
Outlook on your PC.

Microsoft Direct Push Email
will give you real time access

*

to email if your company has
Microsoft Exchange 2003 or
above. This means you can get
up to the minute access to your
Inbox, Contacts and Calendar.

Using your Xda Argon

* Subject to coverage and your company’s IT infrastructure, permissions and policies.
** Applies to read only for PowerPoint.

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Set up a POP3/IMAP4
email account

You can set up a POP3 or IMAP4
email account if you have an
email account with an Internet
service provider (ISP) or an
account that you access using a
VPN server connection (typically
a work account).

1. Tap

Start > Messaging.

2. Tap

Menu > Tools > New

Account.

3. On the first email Setup
screen, select Other (POP3/
IMAP) from the

Your email

provider list, then tap Next.

4. On the next screen, enter your
email address, and tap

Next.

Auto configuration will help

you download necessary email
server settings.

5. Once Auto Configuration has
finished, tap

Next.

6. Enter your name (the
name you want displayed
when you send email) and
your password.

Xda Argon Top Tip:

Select the Save password
checkbox if you want to
save your password.

Microsoft Direct
Push Email

Xda Argon is powered by
Windows Mobile, a pocket-sized
version of Microsoft Windows.

It has all the features of a top
of the range PDA and mobile
phone, and also gives you
real-time access to your Inbox,
Calendar, Contacts which are
synchronised automatically with
your email account over the air.*

To receive real-time access to
your Outlook files, your company
needs to be running Microsoft
Exchange Server 2003 Service
Pack 2 with your Xda Argon,

which has the latest Windows
Mobile 5.0 software.

Your IT department will need to
enable wireless services on the
Exchange Server and also set up
relevant IT security policies and
permissions such as password
requirements.

To find out how to use Microsoft
Direct Push Email with your O2
Xda Argon, please visit
our website:

www.o2.co.uk/xda

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AC adapter

for recharging your Xda battery.

Connection cable

to connect your Xda to a PC for
synchronising data and charging.

Handsfree stereo headset

In the Box

Xda Argon

your all in one phone and PDA.

Xda Argon case

to protect and carry your Xda.

Xda Argon battery

to power your Xda.

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Microsoft Windows Mobile

5.0 user guide

Warranty card for Europe

Microsoft Windows Mobile
Getting Started CD

including Microsoft Outlook
2002 and Microsoft Active Sync
v4.2 applications.

Applications CD

including GPRS monitor,
Clearview PDF Viewer and
Wireless USB Modem drivers.
O2 may change the contents of
the Xda Argon box in the future.

Quick Start Guide

– this booklet.

The images here are purely to illustrate what’s in the box – the actual contents may look slightly different.

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2. Messaging button

Press to open the messaging
application for text messages,
multimedia messages and email.

3. Left and right soft keys

Press to execute the command
shown in the label above
the button.

4. Talk button

Press to answer an incoming call
or dial a number.

5. Start button

Press to open the Start menu.

6. Navigation button

Press up, down, left, or right
to move through menus and
programme instructions.

Press the centre of the
navigation button to carry out
the selection.

7. OK button

Press to confirm the OK option
in the top right corner of the
screen to confirm actions and
close applications and screens.

8. End button

Press to end a call or return to
the Today screen.

A tour of your Xda Argon

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1. Notification lights

The left LED light indicates the
following:

• a blinking blue light will show
when Bluetooth is powered up
and ready to transmit.

• a blinking green light shows
when Wi-Fi is powered up and
ready for use.

The right LED light indicates
the following:

• a blinking green light for GSM/
GPRS coverage.

• a blinking amber light shows
standby, message and
notifications. It will also let you
know the status of the battery.

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9. Status Indicators

The Today screen displays
important information, such as
upcoming appointments and
status indicators. Some of the
status icons that you may see
on your Xda Argon are listed on
pages 28–29.

10. Internet Explorer
button

Press to launch Internet
Explorer Mobile.

11. Touch screen

Tap the screen with the stylus to
write, draw or select.

12. Battery release button

Press to release the battery cover
and enable you to slide the
cover off.

13. Battery cover

Slide it out to access the battery
compartment

14. Camera

Use the camera to take still
photos and record video clips.

15. Stylus

You can use the stylus to write,
draw or select items on the
touch screen.

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18. Camera button

Press to launch the camera and
press again to take a photo or
video clip, depending on the
specified capture mode.

16. Voice command
button

Press to start Voice Speed Dial
or press and hold to record a
voice note.

17. Volume slider

Slide it up or down to adjust the
speaker volume. You can also
slide it up or down to adjust the
earpiece volume during a call.

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21. Reset button

Press the Reset button with
the stylus to soft-reset your
Xda Argon.

22. Sync connector/
earphone jack/
power socket

Use this connector to
synchronise data by connecting
the provided USB Sync cable or
to recharge the battery via the
provided AC adapter. You can
also use the USB stereo headset
for handsfree

conversation or to

listen to audio media.

19. Power button

Press power to turn off the
display temporarily. This will
switch it to Sleep mode. You
can still receive calls and
messages when your Xda
Argon is in Sleep mode.

Press and hold the power button
for about five seconds to turn
off the power completely.
This makes all the functions,
including the phone, unavailable.

20. External antenna
connector

You can connect your Xda Argon
to an external antenna to boost
your reception.

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No signal

Phone is turned off

No phone service

Searching for phone service

GPRS available

GPRS connecting

GPRS in use

Roaming

Connection is active

Connection is not active

Synchronisation in progress

Status indicators

*The USB to PC icon appears on the Today screen when you are connected to your computer with a USB connection.

For more information about USB to PC, refer to the user manual.

Synchronisation error

No SIM card inserted

Battery is fully charged

Battery power is very low

Battery charging

Device is locked

Device is unlocked

Bluetooth headset detected

GPRS Monitor currently active

Serial USB connection active

The USB to PC icon*

ActiveSync notification

Wi-Fi function is enabled but the Xda Argon

is not yet connected to a wireless network

Wireless network(s) detected

Connecting to wireless network

(arrows moving)

Connected to wireless network

Synchronising via Wi-Fi

Vibration mode

Sound on

Sound off

Alarm

Status icon Meaning

New email or text messages; SMS

notification of voicemail

New multimedia (MMS) message

New MSN message

There are more notifications
Tap the icon to view all

Speakerphone on

Voice call in progress

Calls are forwarded

Call on hold

Missed call

Maximum signal strength

Status icon Meaning

Status icon Meaning

Status icon Meaning

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Section 3

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Help and troubleshooting

Help online

Need technical help with your
Xda Argon?

For help with any issues with
using or setting up your device
try emailing our support team

(UK) [e-mail]

(EIRE) [e-mail]

We will try to get back to you
within 24 hours or on the next
business day.

Talk to us

Your service provider will be able
to help if you have any general
questions about your Xda Argon;
questions about charges on
your account or activation of
O2 services. You’ll find their
contact details printed on your
monthly bill.

If you’re a corporate customer,
we recommend you contact your
internal help desk first.

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How do I turn the
phone off and go into
PDA mode?

Tap the antenna icon at the top
of the screen and select Turn on
flight mode.

When I’m overseas, why
do I see a white triangle
at the top of the screen?

The triangle means you’re
roaming on a foreign network
and roaming charges apply.

How can I display my own
number?

Choose Start > Programs >SIM

Manager > Tools > List of
Own Numbers. Tap number 1

in the list. Tap in your name and
mobile number. Tap

Change.

Tap

OK to exit. If you choose

Phone > Menu > Options,

you’ll see your number.

Can I use software
designed for the previous
Xda series or Windows
Mobile® 2003 with my Xda
Argon?

Your Xda Argon uses Microsoft
Windows Mobile 5.0 as the
core system. Other applications
written for the Xda II family
(such as IIs or IIi) may not work
correctly. You should contact the
software vendor to check if the
application will work correctly
with Windows Mobile 5.0.

Can I receive phone calls
or text messages while
using the internet or
synchronizing email on
my Xda Argon?

You can make and receive phone
calls when using Wireless LAN.

If you’re actively using your
connection in GPRS mode, your
phone calls will be forwarded
based on your settings – the
default is to divert to voicemail
(if it’s set up) or another number.
However, you can make and
receive calls if your GPRS is idle.

What are the maximum
speeds of GPRS?

Your Xda Argon will support a
maximum download speed of up
to 53kbps and an upload speed
of up to 26kbps when it’s in
GPRS mode,

General questions

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How can I delete email
from my ISP mail server?

By default, your Xda Argon will
only download a copy of the
email from your mailbox. To
delete them from your mailbox,
select Start > Messaging

> Inbox > Menu > Tools >
Options > Storage. Change

the Empty deleted items drop­down box to Immediately.

The next time you synchronise
with your mailbox, the emails
should be deleted. However, your
Internet Service Provider (ISP) may
not support this service.

Xda Argon Top Tip: To find
out more you can check out
the latest “Frequently Asked
Questions” at
www.o2.co.uk/xda

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Registered in England No.1743099. Registered office as above.
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