Asus P505 User manual

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User guide topicsUser guide topics
User guide topicsUser guide topics
User guide topics
This user guide contains the information you need to efficiently use
the ASUS
®
P505 Smart PDA Phone.
••
••
•Chapter 1 - Getting startedChapter 1 - Getting started
Chapter 1 - Getting startedChapter 1 - Getting started
Chapter 1 - Getting started..........................................................
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This chapter introduces the physical features of the P505 Smart
PDA Phone and tells you how to set up and power up the device.
••
••
•Chapter 2 - Learning the basicsChapter 2 - Learning the basics
Chapter 2 - Learning the basicsChapter 2 - Learning the basics
Chapter 2 - Learning the basics ..............................................
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This chapter teaches you the basic device functions. You will learn
how to enter text, find and organize information, customize the
device, and know the bundled utilities.
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••
•Chapter 3 - Synchronizing dataChapter 3 - Synchronizing data
Chapter 3 - Synchronizing dataChapter 3 - Synchronizing data
Chapter 3 - Synchronizing data................................................
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This chapter tells you how to use the Microsoft
®
ActiveSync
®
application that synchronizes data between the device and your
desktop or notebook computer.
••
••
•Chapter 4 - Using Pocket OutlookChapter 4 - Using Pocket Outlook
Chapter 4 - Using Pocket OutlookChapter 4 - Using Pocket Outlook
Chapter 4 - Using Pocket Outlook ........................................
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This chapter details the procedures in using the Microsoft
®
Pocket
Outlook Calendar, Tasks, Notes, and Contacts.
••
••
•Chapter 5 - Phone featuresChapter 5 - Phone features
Chapter 5 - Phone featuresChapter 5 - Phone features
Chapter 5 - Phone features ..........................................................
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This chapter provides information on how to use the ASUS Menu
and the device’s phone features.
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••
•Chapter 6 - Messaging featuresChapter 6 - Messaging features
Chapter 6 - Messaging featuresChapter 6 - Messaging features
Chapter 6 - Messaging features ..............................................
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This chapter teaches you how to use the device to send MMS,
SMS, and e-mail messages.
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••
•Chapter 7 - Multimedia featuresChapter 7 - Multimedia features
Chapter 7 - Multimedia featuresChapter 7 - Multimedia features
Chapter 7 - Multimedia features..............................................
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This chapter introduces the multimedia features of the device
including sections on Camera, Photo Album, and Pictures
applications.
••
••
•Chapter 8 - Using companion applicationsChapter 8 - Using companion applications
Chapter 8 - Using companion applicationsChapter 8 - Using companion applications
Chapter 8 - Using companion applications ..................
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This chapter includes basic information on how to use Pocket
Word, Pocket Excel, MSN Messenger, Windows Media™ Player for
Pocket PC, and Voice Commander.

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••
•Chapter 9 - Using Pocket Internet ExplorerChapter 9 - Using Pocket Internet Explorer
Chapter 9 - Using Pocket Internet ExplorerChapter 9 - Using Pocket Internet Explorer
Chapter 9 - Using Pocket Internet Explorer ..............
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This chapter gives information on using Pocket Internet Explorer
and the Mobile Favorites folder.
••
••
•Chapter 10 - Getting connectedChapter 10 - Getting connected
Chapter 10 - Getting connectedChapter 10 - Getting connected
Chapter 10 - Getting connected ..........................................
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This chapter provides the procedures for connecting to the Internet,
intranet, and for transferring data using infrared (IR).
••
••
•Chapter 11 - BluetoothChapter 11 - Bluetooth
Chapter 11 - BluetoothChapter 11 - Bluetooth
Chapter 11 - Bluetooth
®®
®®
®
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This chapter provides information on how to use the Bluetooth
®
features.
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•Appendix - NoticesAppendix - Notices
Appendix - NoticesAppendix - Notices
Appendix - Notices
This part includes the safety notices and regulations.

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P505 Smart PDA Phone specificationsP505 Smart PDA Phone specifications
P505 Smart PDA Phone specificationsP505 Smart PDA Phone specifications
P505 Smart PDA Phone specifications
ProcessorsProcessors
ProcessorsProcessors
Processors
Operating systemOperating system
Operating systemOperating system
Operating system
MemoryMemory
MemoryMemory
Memory
DisplayDisplay
DisplayDisplay
Display
Frequency bandFrequency band
Frequency bandFrequency band
Frequency band
GPRSGPRS
GPRSGPRS
GPRS
CameraCamera
CameraCamera
Camera
ConnectivityConnectivity
ConnectivityConnectivity
Connectivity
RemovableRemovable
RemovableRemovable
Removable
batterybattery
batterybattery
battery
ExpansionExpansion
ExpansionExpansion
Expansion
AudioAudio
AudioAudio
Audio
ApplicationsApplications
ApplicationsApplications
Applications
Unique featuresUnique features
Unique featuresUnique features
Unique features
LEDsLEDs
LEDsLEDs
LEDs
Side keysSide keys
Side keysSide keys
Side keys
SizeSize
SizeSize
Size
WeightWeight
WeightWeight
Weight
Intel
®
PXA270 application processor
Infineon E-Gold+ baseband processor
Microsoft
®
Windows Mobile™ 2003 Second Edition for
Pocket PC Phone Edition
64 MB Flash ROM
64 MB SDRAM*
2.8 cm, transflective TFT LCD
65,536 colors, 240x320 resolution
Tri-band GSM (900/1800/1900 MHz)
Class B, Multislot class 10
SXGA resolution (1.3 million pixels) CMOS camera with
still/video capture support and built-in flash
Bluetooth
®
: V1.1
Infrared : Low power Serial Infrared (SIR)
USB : 1.1
1050 mAH Lithium Ion
4 hours of talktime and 100 hours standby time**
15 hours of operation time
SD/MMC/SDIO card slot
2.5 mm audio port
Built-in microphone and speaker
64CH polyphonic ringtone support
Microsoft
®
Pocket Internet Explorer, Microsoft
®
Pocket
Word, Microsoft
®
Pocket Excel, Microsoft
®
Pocket
Outlook, Windows
®
Media Player, Microsoft
®
ActiveSync,
MSN Messenger
ASUS Menu: PDA mode (supports touch screen)
Phone mode
Power (inside the power button), GSM/GPRS standby,
and Bluetooth
®
/System notification
5-way joystick, Record, Camera, and Voice Commander
108 mm x 60 mm x 22.5 mm (L x W x H)
165 grams
Specifications are subject to change without notice.Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
**
**
*9 MB/11 MB allocated for Western/Eastern language support9 MB/11 MB allocated for Western/Eastern language support
9 MB/11 MB allocated for Western/Eastern language support9 MB/11 MB allocated for Western/Eastern language support
9 MB/11 MB allocated for Western/Eastern language support
****
****
** According to Microsoft Logo Test Kit - Battery Life TestAccording to Microsoft Logo Test Kit - Battery Life Test
According to Microsoft Logo Test Kit - Battery Life TestAccording to Microsoft Logo Test Kit - Battery Life Test
According to Microsoft Logo Test Kit - Battery Life Test

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ContentsContents
ContentsContents
Contents BasicBasic
BasicBasic
Basic DeluxeDeluxe
DeluxeDeluxe
Deluxe
P505 Smart PDA Phone
1050 mAH, 3.7 V Lithium Ion battery 1 2
Cradle
DC/USB cable
AC adapter and power cord
Input : 100 Vac ~ 240 Vac, 0.2 A
Output : 5 Vdc, 1 A
Stylus 1 2
Protection case
Stereo headset
ASUS Bonus CD
Microsoft
®
Companion CD
User guide
Quick Start Guide
Warranty card
P505 Smart PDA Phone packageP505 Smart PDA Phone package
P505 Smart PDA Phone packageP505 Smart PDA Phone package
P505 Smart PDA Phone package
contentscontents
contentscontents
contents
Your P505 Smart PDA Phone package includes several accessories.
After unpacking, check the items against the list below and make
sure that they are in good condition. If any item is missing or
damaged, contact your dealer or retailer immediately.
Optional itemsOptional items
Optional itemsOptional items
Optional items
• Protection case (Type 2 and 3)
• Bluetooth
®
headset
• Bluetooth
®
Car Kit
• Bluetooth
®
GPS
• MMC memory card
• SD memory card
• Wi-Fi
®
SDIO card

Chapter 1Chapter 1
Chapter 1Chapter 1
Chapter 1
Getting startedGetting started
Getting startedGetting started
Getting started
This chapter introduces the
physical features of the P505
Smart PDA Phone and tells you
how to set up and power up the
device.

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Chapter summaryChapter summary
Chapter summaryChapter summary
Chapter summary
••
••
•Introducing P505Introducing P505
Introducing P505Introducing P505
Introducing P505 ..................................................................................
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1-31-3
1-3
Key PDA features ............................................................ 1-3
Key mobile phone features .............................................. 1-3
Front features (flip closed) .............................................. 1-4
Front features (flip open) ................................................ 1-5
Side features ................................................................... 1-6
Top features .................................................................... 1-7
Bottom features .............................................................. 1-7
Back features .................................................................. 1-8
The stylus ........................................................................ 1-9
The cradle ........................................................................ 1-9
••
••
•Setting up P505Setting up P505
Setting up P505Setting up P505
Setting up P505 ..................................................................................
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1-101-10
1-10
Installing a SIM card and battery .................................... 1-10
Charging the device battery .......................................... 1-11
Viewing the power status .............................................. 1-12
••
••
•SD/MMC/SDIO card installationSD/MMC/SDIO card installation
SD/MMC/SDIO card installationSD/MMC/SDIO card installation
SD/MMC/SDIO card installation ..........................................
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1-131-13
1-13
Installing and removing an SD/MMC/SDIO card .............. 1-13
••
••
•Activating the P505Activating the P505
Activating the P505Activating the P505
Activating the P505........................................................................
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1-14
••
••
•Resetting the P505Resetting the P505
Resetting the P505Resetting the P505
Resetting the P505..........................................................................
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1-14

Chapter 1: Getting started 1-3
Introducing P505Introducing P505
Introducing P505Introducing P505
Introducing P505
The P505 Smart PDA Phone is a Personal Digital Assistant (PDA) and
a tri-band mobile phone in one. The P505 versatility lets you enjoy all
the benefits of a powerful PDA while providing you with an efficient
mobile communication solution so you can be connected anywhere
you are.
Powered by an Intel
®
PXA270 and an Infineon E-Gold+ baseband
processors, built-in 64 MB SDRAM and 64 MB Flash ROM, and bundled
with the Microsoft
®
Windows Mobile
™
2003 Second Edition for Pocket
PC Phone Edition operating system, P505 is truly a smart companion
for the business professional.
Key PDA featuresKey PDA features
Key PDA featuresKey PDA features
Key PDA features
• Windows Mobile
™
2003OSSE for PPC PE
• Built-in digital camera/camcorder
• Voice Recorder
• Integrated e-mail, MMS, and SMS messaging
• Windows
®
Media Player supports MP3 and video playback
• Voice Commander application (English and Chinese only)
• ASUS Menu application (PDA mode)
• Bluetooth
®
and Infrared (IR) enabled
• Sleek, compact, and stylish design
• Navigation buttons and touchpad for easy input
• SD/MMC/SDIO card slot for memory expansion or I/O interface
• Backup application
• SmartKeeper application automatically backs up
system status when battery power is low
• Supports Microsoft
®
ActiveSync application
Key mobile phone featuresKey mobile phone features
Key mobile phone featuresKey mobile phone features
Key mobile phone features
• Tri-band GSM Class 10
• MMS/SMS messaging
• ASUS Menu (phone mode) provides quick access to device
features
• 64 polyphonic ring tones
• Conference call
• Photo Contacts application to display photos of callers
• SIM Manager for SIM/device phone book management

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•GSM/GPRS standby LEDGSM/GPRS standby LED
GSM/GPRS standby LEDGSM/GPRS standby LED
GSM/GPRS standby LED - Refer to the LED indications table
on the next page for details.
•BluetoothBluetooth
BluetoothBluetooth
Bluetooth
®®
®®
®
/System notification LED/System notification LED
/System notification LED/System notification LED
/System notification LED - Refer to the LED
indications table on the next page for details.
•EarpieceEarpiece
EarpieceEarpiece
Earpiece - allows you to listen to incoming/outgoing calls.
•AntennaAntenna
AntennaAntenna
Antenna - allows the device to obtain signals.
•Power button and power LEDPower button and power LED
Power button and power LEDPower button and power LED
Power button and power LED - press this button to turn on
or off the device. This button lights up amber when the battery is
charging and turns green when the battery is fully-charged.
•Soft-key (right)Soft-key (right)
Soft-key (right)Soft-key (right)
Soft-key (right) - displays the phonebook when in idle mode;
performs various functions depending on the menu level and
screen display.
•End keyEnd key
End keyEnd key
End key - ends a voice or data call.
•NN
NN
Numeric keysumeric keys
umeric keysumeric keys
umeric keys - enters numbers and alphanumeric characters.
•MicrophoneMicrophone
MicrophoneMicrophone
Microphone - used for speakerphone function and to enhance
sound recordings
•FF
FF
Fliplip
liplip
lip - contains all phone keys for the device phone function.
•Call keyCall key
Call keyCall key
Call key - calls a number; answers a call; displays dialled numbers.
•Soft-key (left)Soft-key (left)
Soft-key (left)Soft-key (left)
Soft-key (left) - launches the phone menu; enters a phone menu.
Front features (flip closed)Front features (flip closed)
Front features (flip closed)Front features (flip closed)
Front features (flip closed)
Call key
Flip
Power button/Power LED
Antenna
GSM/GPRS standby LED
Bluetooth
®
/System
notification LED
Navigation keys
Soft key (right)
End key
Soft key (left)
Earpiece
Numeric keys
Microphone

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•LCD touch screenLCD touch screen
LCD touch screenLCD touch screen
LCD touch screen - allows you to enter, read, send, receive, or
edit data by tapping on it. The screen lumination is increased or
decreased by changing the backlight settings.
•Call buttonCall button
Call buttonCall button
Call button - launches the Phone application.
•Calendar buttonCalendar button
Calendar buttonCalendar button
Calendar button - launches the Calendar application.
•Contacts buttonContacts button
Contacts buttonContacts button
Contacts button - launches the Contacts application.
•End buttonEnd button
End buttonEnd button
End button - ends a call or closes the Phone application.
LED indications tableLED indications table
LED indications tableLED indications table
LED indications table
LEDLED
LEDLED
LED ColorColor
ColorColor
Color StatusStatus
StatusStatus
Status Indicates that the deviceIndicates that the device
Indicates that the deviceIndicates that the device
Indicates that the device
GSM/GPRS standby Green Blinking is connected to a GSM network
Orange Blinking is connected to a GPRS network
Bluetooth
®
/System Blue Blinking Bluetooth™ feature is on
notification Red Blinking OS has generated an alarm;
The device received a new SMS
message or is reminding you of an
appointment, task, etc.
Power* Amber On battery is charging
Green On battery is fully-charged
* The Power LED may blink amber and green alternately during charging.
Front features (flip open)Front features (flip open)
Front features (flip open)Front features (flip open)
Front features (flip open)
Contacts button
Calendar button
End button
Call button
Flip
LCD touch screen

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Side featuresSide features
Side featuresSide features
Side features
•Software rSoftware r
Software rSoftware r
Software reseteset
eseteset
eset switchswitch
switchswitch
switch - allows you to soft or hard reset the
device. See the section “Resetting the device” on page 1-14 for
details.
•Record buttonRecord button
Record buttonRecord button
Record button - launches the Notes recorder application.
•Camera buttonCamera button
Camera buttonCamera button
Camera button - launches the Camera application; captures a
photo or records video.
•5-way joystick5-way joystick
5-way joystick5-way joystick
5-way joystick - by default, the 5-way joystick allows you to
control the device volume settings.
When set as a navigation key, the 5-way joystick functions like
the four arrow keys and the <Enter> key on a keyboard. The
5-way joystick allows you to
- move through the program icons, folders, or files in a menu by
scrolling up, down, right, or left
- launch a selected program, list folder contents, or open a file
by pressing the button
See page 2-28 for details on changing the 5-way joystick
function.
•Voice Commander buttonVoice Commander button
Voice Commander buttonVoice Commander button
Voice Commander button - launches the Voice Commander
application.
Left sideLeft side
Left sideLeft side
Left side Right sideRight side
Right sideRight side
Right side
Voice Commander button
5-way joystick
Camera button
Record button
Software reset switch

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•Audio portAudio port
Audio portAudio port
Audio port - connects a headphone.
•Infrared (IR) portInfrared (IR) port
Infrared (IR) portInfrared (IR) port
Infrared (IR) port - allows you to beam data to another device
that has an IR port.
•SD/MMC/SDIO card slotSD/MMC/SDIO card slot
SD/MMC/SDIO card slotSD/MMC/SDIO card slot
SD/MMC/SDIO card slot - accommodates an SD/MMC/SDIO
card.
Infrared (IR) port
SD/MMC/SDIO card slot
Audio port
System connector
Top featuresTop features
Top featuresTop features
Top features
•System connectorSystem connector
System connectorSystem connector
System connector - connects the device to the system
connector on the cradle. If you are not using the cradle, connect
the DC/USB cable plug directly to this connector to synchronize
your device with your computer and/or to charge the battery
using the AC adapter or the USB plug.
Bottom featuresBottom features
Bottom featuresBottom features
Bottom features

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Back featuresBack features
Back featuresBack features
Back features
Flash
Speaker
Camera
Battery
Stylus
Strap holder
Battery lockBattery latch
•FlashFlash
FlashFlash
Flash - provides additional lighting for the built-in camera
•CameraCamera
CameraCamera
Camera - this is a 1.3 megapixel still/video camera
•BatteryBattery
BatteryBattery
Battery - this is a Lithium-Ion battery
NOTENOTE
NOTENOTE
NOTE The device comes with a back-up (internal) battery that is
charged simultaneously with the battery pack. If the back-up
battery is fully charged, you can swap battery packs within
30 minutes without losing data.
•StylusStylus
StylusStylus
Stylus - used for tapping or writing on the LCD screen
•Battery lockBattery lock
Battery lockBattery lock
Battery lock - locks or unlocks the battery
CAUTION!CAUTION!
CAUTION!CAUTION!
CAUTION! Unlocking the battery automatically turns off the device and
you lose all unsaved data. The device automatically turns on
when you install and lock the battery. Refer to page 2-31 for
details on how to back-up your data.
•Battery latchBattery latch
Battery latchBattery latch
Battery latch - secures the battery on the bay
•Strap holderStrap holder
Strap holderStrap holder
Strap holder - allows you to carry the device using a strap

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The stylusThe stylus
The stylusThe stylus
The stylus
The stylus functions on the P505 the
same way a mouse functions on a
computer. Use the stylus to open
programs, execute commands, or to enter
information by writing on the screen or by
tapping on the on-screen keyboard.
•Tap.Tap.
Tap.Tap.
Tap. Touch the screen once with the
stylus to open programs and select
options.
•Drag.Drag.
Drag.Drag.
Drag. Hold the stylus on the screen and drag across the screen
to select text and images. Drag in a list to select multiple items.
•Tap and hold.Tap and hold.
Tap and hold.Tap and hold.
Tap and hold. Tap and hold the stylus on an item to see a list of
actions available for that item. On the displayed pop-up menu, tap
the action that you want to perform.
Device connector Stylus bay Battery charger slot DC/USB cable
connector
FrontFront
FrontFront
Front BackBack
BackBack
Back
The cradleThe cradle
The cradleThe cradle
The cradle
The cradle has two connectors.
•Device connectorDevice connector
Device connectorDevice connector
Device connector - holds the device in place. This is a 26-pin
connector that matches the system connector at the bottom of the
device.
•DC/USB cable connectorDC/USB cable connector
DC/USB cable connectorDC/USB cable connector
DC/USB cable connector - connects the DC/USB cable plug.
The DC/USB cable synchronizes the device with your computer
and/or charges the device battery.
Base

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Setting up P505Setting up P505
Setting up P505Setting up P505
Setting up P505
Installing a SIM card and batteryInstalling a SIM card and battery
Installing a SIM card and batteryInstalling a SIM card and battery
Installing a SIM card and battery
To avail of the device phone features you must install a Subscriber
Identification Module (SIM) card.
NOTENOTE
NOTENOTE
NOTE • Your phone operator provides a SIM card for the device,
depending on your network subscription.
• The battery comes uninstalled in the P505 Smart PDA
Phone package. Install the SIM card first before installing
the battery.
To install a SIM card and the battery:
1. Locate the SIM card slot.
2. Position the SIM card with its
nicked corner on top and its
contacts face down.
3. Insert the SIM card to the slot
until it clicks in place.
4. Install the battery by
matching the battery hooks
to the holes on the
compartment.
5. Slide the battery into the
compartment, then press to
keep it in place. See the
illustration for reference.
6. Use the stylus tip to move
the battery lock to the left to
secure the battery.
SIM card slot
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Charging the device batteryCharging the device battery
Charging the device batteryCharging the device battery
Charging the device battery
The device includes a rechargeable Lithium Ion battery. You must fully
charge the battery before using the device for the first time. Initial
battery charging takes about four hours while it takes about 2.5
hours to fully charge the battery after initial use.
To charge the device battery:To charge the device battery:
To charge the device battery:To charge the device battery:
To charge the device battery:
Using the AC adapterUsing the AC adapter
Using the AC adapterUsing the AC adapter
Using the AC adapter withwith
withwith
with the cradlethe cradle
the cradlethe cradle
the cradle
1. Position the device on the
cradle as shown (A). Match
the connectors and carefully
insert the device until it fits
in place (B).
NOTENOTE
NOTENOTE
NOTE You can also charge a
spare battery using the
battery charger slot on the
cradle.
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AA
AA
A
2. Connect the AC adapter plug
to the DC/USB cable plug.
3. Connect the DC/USB cable
plug to the DC/USB cable
connector at the back of the
cradle.
4. Connect the AC power plug
to a grounded wall socket.
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33
3
44
44
4
The device battery starts charging as soon as you connect the AC
adapter plug to a power source. The cradle base lights up blue to
indicate that the device is properly seated on the cradle. If you
charge a spare battery in the battery charger slot, the cradle base
lights up orange until the spare battery is fully-charged.
The P505 Power LED lights up amber to indicate that the battery is
charging and lights up green when the battery is fully-charged.
IMPORTANTIMPORTANT
IMPORTANTIMPORTANT
IMPORTANT To disconnect the DC/USB cable plug from the system connector
or DC/USB cable connector on the cradle, simultaneously press
the release button on both sides of the plug, then pull.
Charge a spare battery here
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BB
BB
B

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Viewing the power statusViewing the power status
Viewing the power statusViewing the power status
Viewing the power status
To display the power status when the
device is on and the flip is open:
1. Tap , then tap SettingsSettings
SettingsSettings
Settings.
2. Tap the SystemSystem
SystemSystem
System tab, then tap the
PowerPower
PowerPower
Power icon.
When the device is on and the flip is
closed, a battery icon appears in the
leftmost corner of the icon bar to
indicate the battery power level.
Using the AC adapterUsing the AC adapter
Using the AC adapterUsing the AC adapter
Using the AC adapter withoutwithout
withoutwithout
without the cradlethe cradle
the cradlethe cradle
the cradle
If you are not using the cradle, connect the DC/USB
cable plug directly to the system connector at the
bottom of the device, then connect the AC power plug
to a grounded wall socket.
The P505 Power LED lights up amber to indicate that
the battery is charging and lights up green when the
battery is fully-charged.
Using a computer or notebook USB portUsing a computer or notebook USB port
Using a computer or notebook USB portUsing a computer or notebook USB port
Using a computer or notebook USB port
To charge the device battery using a USB port:
1. Connect the DC/USB cable plug to the system connector at the
bottom of the device (no cradle) or to the DC/USB connector at
the back of the cradle.
2. Connect the USB plug of the DC/USB cable to an available USB
port on your computer or notebook.
NOTENOTE
NOTENOTE
NOTE Ifyou charge the device battery using a notebook USB port, make
sure that the notebook is connected to an AC power source.

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SD/MMC/SDIO card installationSD/MMC/SDIO card installation
SD/MMC/SDIO card installationSD/MMC/SDIO card installation
SD/MMC/SDIO card installation
Your device comes with an SD card slot that accommodates either a
SecureDigital™/MMC memory card or SDIO interface card.
NOTENOTE
NOTENOTE
NOTE Install an SD/MMC card (with 64 MB or more free space) if
you wish to use the SmartKeeper backup application.
Installing and removing an SD/MMC/SDIO cardInstalling and removing an SD/MMC/SDIO card
Installing and removing an SD/MMC/SDIO cardInstalling and removing an SD/MMC/SDIO card
Installing and removing an SD/MMC/SDIO card
To install an SD/MMC/SDIO card:To install an SD/MMC/SDIO card:
To install an SD/MMC/SDIO card:To install an SD/MMC/SDIO card:
To install an SD/MMC/SDIO card:
1. With the label side (usually the
side with the card manufac-
turer’s name) face up, and the
bar code/serial number side
face down, insert the card into
the slot.
2. Push the card all the way into the slot until it fits completely. If
properly installed, the card edge aligns with the top edge of the
device.
To remove an SD/MMC/SDIO card:To remove an SD/MMC/SDIO card:
To remove an SD/MMC/SDIO card:To remove an SD/MMC/SDIO card:
To remove an SD/MMC/SDIO card:
Press the card slightly until it ejects.
CAUTION!CAUTION!
CAUTION!CAUTION!
CAUTION! An SD/MMC/SDIO card fits only in one orientation, and slides
smoothly into the slot if inserted correctly. DO NOT force the
card into the slot!

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Activating the P505Activating the P505
Activating the P505Activating the P505
Activating the P505
Press the power button to turn on the device, then open the flip. The
first time you start or reset the device, the screen prompts you to
re-calibrate and set the local time zone. Follow onscreen instructions
to proceed.
NOTENOTE
NOTENOTE
NOTE It is important that you properly calibrate and activate your
device before using it. This process ensures accurate
positioning when entering text and selecting menus.
Screen alignment Setting the local
time zone
Resetting the P505Resetting the P505
Resetting the P505Resetting the P505
Resetting the P505
CAUTION!CAUTION!
CAUTION!CAUTION!
CAUTION! You lose all unsaved data when you softsoft
softsoft
s o f t reset the device.
Similarly, you lose all personal information management (PIM)
data (contacts, tasks, etc.) and added applications when you
hardhard
hardhard
h a r d reset the device.
You can reset the device in case it malfunctions, or when an
application hangs. You can either perform a softsoft
softsoft
soft or hardhard
hardhard
hard reset.
To soft resetsoft reset
soft resetsoft reset
soft reset the device, use the tip of the stylus to press the
software reset switch on the left side of the device.
To hard resethard reset
hard resethard reset
hard reset the device, press the power button and the software
reset switch simultaneously. A hard reset restores the original
configuration of your device and erases all data.