Airo Wireless A25 User manual

A25TM Quick
Start Guide
Icons may vary depending on your service provider’s plan.
Refer to the A25 Owner’s Manual CD for complete instructions.
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Global Communications.

Contents
1
Features 2 - 3
Getting Started 4 - 7
Phone Setup 8 - 10
Windows®Mobile® Professional 11 - 12
Phone Operation 13
A25TM Specications 14
Regulatory Compliance 15 - 16
Safety Information 17 - 18
Usage Precautions 19 - 20
Antenna & Battery Information 20 - 21
AC Adapter Precautions 21 - 22
Contact Airo:
Corporate Web Site: www.airowireless.com
E-mail: [email protected]
US Phone: [phone]
A25 Support: www.airowireless.com/a25
A25 FAQ:
10 Most FAQ’s: www.airowireless.com/a25/faq/most
Device Questions: www.airowireless.com/a25/faq/device
Windows Mobile® 6 help: www.microsoft.com/windowsmobile/help/default.mspx
Accessories:
For a complete list of Airo designed and approved accessories for your A25,
visit: www.airowireless.com/a25/stuff
Only Airo certied charging devices and screwdrivers are recommended for your
A25. Use of non-certied charging devices voids your A25 warranty.
Index

Features
2
1- LCD Touch Screen 10 - Keypad
2- External GPS Antenna Outlet 11 - LED Indicators
3- Volume Up/Down Button 12 - Battery Cover
4- Push-To-Talk Button 13 - Speaker
5- Rubber Connector Cover 14 - External GSM Antenna Outlet
6- Earphone Jack 15 - Mini SD Card Slot
7- Reset Button 16 - Stylus
8- USB Power Connector 17 - Power Button
9- Microphone 18 - Emergency Rescue Button
(Requires Service Agreement)

Features
3
4
3
1
2
8
7
6
5
1- Windows®Start Button 5- Numeric Keypad
2- Left Soft Button 6- End Button
3- Initiate Call / Send Button 7- Right Soft Button
4- Navigation Button 8- OK Button
Notification LED Flashing LED indicates a system
message, missed phone call, email, etc.
GSM LED Flashing LED indicates connection
your wireless network. Solid LED indicates data
communication.
GPS LED Flashing LED indicates GPS is active.
Charging LED Flashing LED indicates battery
is charging properly. Solid LED indicates a fully
charged battery.
A25™ LED’s

4
Getting Started
For initial use, you need to charge your device for approximately
four hours. Once the Charging LED stops blinking and holds as solid
orange, the battery is fully charged and you may continue with
normal operation.
1. Install the interchangeable clip plug to the AC adapter by
sliding the clip plug into the clip plug holder. The clip plug
locks to the clip plug holder with an audible click. Ensure
you install the correct clip plug for your AC outlet.
Caution! Before you use or charge the device, you must ensure that
you understand the safety and battery rating labels. Locate the labels
by removing the battery cover. Follow steps one to three of the “Install the SIM
Card” on page 5 to locate the security and battery rating labels.
WARNING! THERE IS A DANGER OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS INCORRECTLY
REPLACED. REPLACE ONLY WITH THE SAME OR EQUIVALENT TYPE RECOMMENDED
BY THE MANUFACTURER. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE
MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS.
Charge the Device

Getting Started
5
The fourth LED indicator on the right of the touch
screen is the Charging LED and lights amber to
signify that AC connection is made.
During charging, the Charging LED ashes amber
indicating the device is charging.
When the battery is fully charged, the Charging
LED indicator lights solid amber.
2. Open the rubber connector cover.
3. Connect the Mini USB
adapter cable into the
connector on the bottom
of the device - 1
4. Connect the AC adapter
cable into an electrical
outlet - 2
Securely closing all rubber connector covers
is essential to maintaining your A25’s water
resistance. Only Airo certied charging devices are
recommended for your A25. Use of non-certied Airo
charging devices voids your A25 warranty.

Getting Started
6
Start the Device
After you have initially charged your device for approximately four
hours, your device is ready for use.
1. Press the Power button
located on the right side of
the touch screen.
2. Follow the on-screen
Welcome Screen Wizard
instructions.
Synchronizing your A25 with your PC’s settings and les is fast and
easy.
1. The A25 User Guide CD has the Microsoft ActiveSync software.
Or, download the ActiveSync setup software from the Microsoft
ActiveSync download page at www.microsoft.com/activesync.
2. Browse to the location of the downloaded le and double-click
the le.
3. Follow all on-screen instructions to complete installation.
Install Microsoft® ActiveSync®

Getting Started
7
1. Connect the USB sync cable into the connector on the bottom
of your A25 - 1
2. Plug the USB sync cable into a USB port on your computer - 2
After connecting your device, ActiveSync® should start
automatically and recognize your device. Follow the on-screen
instructions to establish a connection between the device and the
computer.
Connect the A25™ to Your Computer

8
Phone Setup
1. Turn the A25 over, then fully
loosen the four battery cover
screws. Even when fully loosened,
the screws are designed to
stay in the battery cover and
not fall out. Use the special Airo
screwdriver supplied with your
A25 retail kit.
2. Detach the battery cover from your A25.
Insert the SIM Card

Phone Setup
9
3. Slide the SIM card holder to the right - 1
4. Lift the holder halfway from the
recess area - 2
5. Insert the SIM card into the
SIM holder - 3, while noting the
correct position of the SIM card
connector. When inserting the
SIM card into the holder, the gold
area should be facing left with
the beveled corner of the SIM card facing up.
6. Press the SIM card holder
down - 4
7. Slide the card holder to the
left to lock it into place - 5