Audiovox SP230A User manual

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Tri-band GSM (850/1800/1900)
Pocket PC with Built-in Phone
In today’s fast paced world, it has become a necessity to
have access to real time information.Your communications
tools must provide you with this access from anywhere
at anytime. With that in mind, Audiovox developed the
PPC4100, a tri-band GSM Pocket PC device with built-in
phone functionality.
Operating on the 850, 1800 and 1900 MHz GSM frequencies,
the PPC4100 allows for seamless nationwide coverage
as well as offering state-of-the-art,
user-friendly features.
The PPC4100 has Intel
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Mobile Media Technology at
400 MHz with 64 MB RAM and 64 MB ROM. It also
offers a 3.5” TFT LCD with QVGA resolution, speed
dialing, two-way speakerphone, and GPRS functionality
for wireless internet connection.
Your new PPC4100 Pocket PC provides you with
something only an Audiovox phone can: the proven
reliability that has made us a leading wireless handset
provider. Read through this owner’s manual to help
make the most efficient use of this valuable
communications tool.
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Minimum PC Computer Requirements .......
Installing Microsoft ActiveSync ..............
Connecting the USB Cradle ................
Charging Your Handset .............. .....
Setting Up Your Handset .............. ....
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Performing the First Synchronization .........
Screen Recalibration ......................
Creating Backup Files . ....................
Resetting Your Handset ...................
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Making a Call Using Speed Dial ............
Making a Call Using Call History ............
Making a Call Using SIM Manager ..........
Making an International Call ...............
Making an Emergency Call ........ ........
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Call Notification .........................
Call Hold ..............................
Conference Call .........................
Call Notes .......................... ...
SMS Service ............................
Voice Mail ..............................
Contacts Integration ......................
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Call History Categories ...................
Call History Limit .........................
Deleting Call History Entries ...............
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Phone Tab
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Services Tab ............................
Network Tab ............................
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Opening a Program. .......................
Switching Between Programs ...............
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Using the Soft Keyboard ..................
Using Letter Recognizer .................
Using Block Recognizer ..................
Using Transcriber .......................
Selecting and Editing Typed Text . ...........
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Installing the SIM Card ...................
Entering Your PIN .......................
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Turning the Phone On and Off
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Ignoring a Call ..........................
Ending a Call ...........................
Adjusting the Phone Volume ...............
Using the Speakerphone ..................
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Receiving Information . ....................
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Creating a Modem Connection to a Network . .
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Setting Up An Email Account . . ............
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Phone Usage Regulations ........
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Please read this manual before using your PPC4100
Pocket PC.
This chapter describes the procedures you need to follow
to prepare your handset for operation.
1. Package Contents
2. Handset Setup
3. System Procedures
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Perform the following tasks before using your device:
1. Insert the SIM card.
2. Install the battery pack.
3. Connect the USB cradle.
4. Charge your device.
5. Start up your device.
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Your PPC4100 uses a high-density removable and
rechargeable 1480 mAh Lithium Ion battery pack.
A backup battery cell is embedded into your device to
prevent data loss in instances when the battery pack is
removed or completely discharged.This backup battery
cell will support the system for a maximum of
30 minutes.
For information on conserving power to make your
battery pack last longer, see page 218.
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Thank you for purchasing the PPC4100 wireless handset.
The PPC4100's giftbox contains all of the items listed
below.
 PPC4100 Pocket PC with Built-in Phone
 AT&T SIM card
 Stylus
 Lithium Ion Battery Pack
 USB Cradle
 AC/DC Adapter
 Stereo Headset
 Earphone Microphone
 Leather Cover
 PPC4100 Companion CD
 PPC4100 Owner’s Manual with Warranty
Validation Card
 PPC4100 Quick Reference Guide
 PPC4100 Features and Service Guide
 PPC4100 Activations Instructions Guide
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2. Follow the substeps below:
(1) With one hand, press and hold the battery release
switch, then
(2) Slide the battery pack out from its bay.
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The cradle that comes with your device enables you to
charge your device, as well as synchronize the
information on your device with those on your computer
using ActiveSync technology. The dual-pocket design
also allows simultaneous charging of the device and an
optional spare battery pack if you have purchased one.
To install the battery pack:
1. Align the battery marker on the battery pack with the
one located on the device.
2.Slide the battery pack into the battery bay until it clicks
into place.
To detach the battery pack:
1. If the device is on:
a. Press and hold the EEnnddbutton on your device
until appears in the navigation bar.
b. To turn off the device, press the PPoowweerrbutton .
c. Wait for five (5) seconds to allow the device to
completely enter sleep mode.
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To charge your PPC4100:
1. Plug the AC adapter into any AC current outlet.
2. Connect the AC adapter cord to the power socket at
the back of the cradle.
3.Slide the device into the front pocket of the cradle until
it clicks into place.
The connection is secure when the bottom edge of the
device is aligned smoothly with the cradle, and the LED
indicator on the device’s power button lights up
green.
LED status during charging:
 Flashing green: Charging
 Solid green: Charging complete
To connect the cradle to a power source:
1. Connect the AC adapter cord to the power socket at
the back of the cradle.
2. Press and hold the connector button on the AC
adapter cord.
3. Plug it into the power socket at the back of the
cradle.
4. Plug the AC adapter into any AC current outlet.
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For initial use, you need to charge your device for about
eight (8) hours. After that, you can charge it everyday to
recharge the battery to full capacity.
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To recharge the device using the AC adapter cord:
When traveling, you can still recharge your device and
avoid the bulk of carrying the cradle by using the AC
adapter cord to directly connect to a power outlet.
1. Plug the AC adapter into any AC current outlet.
2. Connect the AC adapter cord to the universal
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If the battery level becomes low in the course of normal
use, a status icon appears on the device screen
indicating low or very low battery status (see "Status
icons" on page 50). In both cases, perform an
ActiveSync operation to back up your data, then
recharge your device as soon as possible.
If the battery level reaches low status, the device will
enter sleep mode; if the battery level reaches very low
status, the device will enter deep sleep mode. In this
case, you have about 72 hours to recharge your device
after which you risk losing all data on your device’s
internal memory.
For information on how to wake up your device from
sleep mode, refer to page 219.
The battery pack is removable. Refer to page 14 for
instructions on how to remove it from the battery bay.
You have the option to purchase a spare battery pack for
your device. You can charge this spare battery pack in
the back pocket of the cradle. Refer to page 47 for
instructions.
To remove your PPC4100 from the cradle:
1. Gently tilt the device forward.
2. Pull the device up to detach it from the cradle.
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The following sections describe various system
procedures that will help you use the device more
efficiently.
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When you first startup your PPC4100, you will be asked
to calibrate the screen by tapping the center of a cross
with your stylus as it moves around the screen. This
process ensures that when you tap the screen with your
stylus the item tapped is activated.If, however, while
using your device, you discover tapping an item doesn’t
bring up the appropriate response, it means your device
has lost its calibration.
To recalibrate the screen:
1. Launched the Align Screen window by doing either of
the following:
 Software launching
a.Tap , then Settings.
b. On the System tab, tap Screen .
c. On the Screen window, tap AAlliiggnnSSccrreeeenn.
 Hardware launching
Simultaneously press the PPoowweerrbutton and the
jog dial.
2.Tap the center of the cross with your stylus as it moves
around the screen.
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After initially charging your device for about eight (8)
hours it is ready to be used.You can now start up your
device where you’ll calibrate the display, learn some
basic stylus usage, and set up the system date and time.
To start up your PPC4100:
1.Turn on your device by pressing the PPoowweerrbutton
on the front panel.
2. Follow the onscreen instructions on the Welcome
Screen Wizard.
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