DOPOD 818 PRO User manual

User Manual
818 Pro

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Please Read Before Proceeding
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.
THIS DEVICE IS NOT CHARGED WHEN YOU TAKE IT OUT OF THE BOX.
DO NOT REMOVE THE BATTERY PACK WHEN THE DEVICE IS CHARGING.
YOUR WARRANTY IS INVALIDATED IF YOU OPEN OR TAMPER WITH THE DEVICE’S
OUTER CASING.
EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES
When in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere or where flammable materials
exist, the product should be turned off and the user should obey all signs and instructions.
Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even
death. Users are advised not to use the equipment at refueling points such as service or gas
stations, and are reminded of the need to observe restrictions on the use of radio equipment
in fuel depots, chemical plants, or where blasting operations are in progress. Areas with a
potentially explosive atmosphere are often, but not always, clearly marked. These include
fueling areas, below deck on boats, fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities, and areas
where the air contains chemicals or particles, such as grain, dust, or metal powders.
PRIVACY RESTRICTIONS
Some countries require full disclosure of recorded telephone conversations, and stipulate
that you must inform the person with whom you are speaking that the conversation is being
recorded. Always obey the relevant laws and regulations of your country when using the
recording feature of your Dopod 818 Pro.

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Important Safety Precautions
When using this product, the safety precautions below must be taken to offset possible legal
liabilities and damages.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
This product is intended for use when supplied with power from the battery. Other usage
may be dangerous and will invalidate any approval given to this product.
SAFETY IN AIRCRAFTS
Due to the possible interference caused by this product to an aircraft’s navigation system
and its communications network, using this device’s phone function on board an airplane is
against the law in most countries. If you want to use this device when on board an aircraft,
remember to turn off your phone by switching to Flight Mode..
ENVIRONMENT RESTRICTIONS
Do not use this product at gas or refueling stations. The use of this product is also prohibited
in fuel storehouses, chemical plants, and locations containing explosives.
SAFETY FOR ENVIRONMENTS
Do not use this product in gas stations, fuel depots, chemical plants or where blasting
operations are in progress, or in potentially explosive atmospheres such as fuelling areas,
below deck on boats, fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities, and areas where the air
contains chemicals or particles, such as grain, dust, or metal powders. Please be aware that
Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death.
ROAD SAFETY
Vehicle drivers in motion are not permitted to use telephony services with handheld devices,
except in the case of emergency. In some countries, using hand-free devices as an
alternative is allowed.

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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.
NONIONIZING 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.

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Contents
Chapter 1 Getting Started 9
1.1 About the SIM Card and Battery ...............................................................10
1.2 Starting Up ..................................................................................................12
1.3 The Today Screen .......................................................................................14
1.4 Using the Programs ................................................................................... 16
Chapter 2 Entering and Searching Information 19
2.1 Input Methods .............................................................................................20
2.2 Using the Keyboard ...................................................................................21
2.3 Using Letter Recognizer ............................................................................21
2.4 Using Block Recognizer ............................................................................ 22
2.5 Using Transcriber ....................................................................................... 22
2.6 Using Phone Pad ........................................................................................26
2.7 Drawing and Writing on the Screen ..........................................................29
2.8 Recording a Note ........................................................................................30
2.9 Searching Information ............................................................................... 31
Chapter 3 Using Phone Features 33
3.1 Using the Phone .........................................................................................34
3.2 Making a Call ..............................................................................................36

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3.3 Receiving a Call ..........................................................................................38
3.4 Smart Dialing .............................................................................................. 38
3.5 In-call Options ............................................................................................41
3.6 Additional Dialing Information ..................................................................42
Chapter 4 Synchronizing Your Dopod 818 Pro 43
4.1 Setting Up ActiveSync ...............................................................................44
4.2 Synchronizing Information ........................................................................45
4.3 Synchronizing via Infrared and Bluetooth ...............................................47
4.4 Synchronizing Music, Video, and Pictures ..............................................48
Chapter 5 Managing Your Dopod 818 Pro 49
5.1 Personalizing Your Dopod 818 Pro ...........................................................50
5.2 Adding and Removing Programs ..............................................................57
5.3 Managing Memory ......................................................................................58
5.4 Backing Up Files ........................................................................................59
5.5 Protecting Your Dopod 818 Pro ................................................................61
5.6 Resetting Your Dopod 818 Pro ..................................................................62
Chapter 6 Getting Connected 65
6.1 Connecting to the Internet .........................................................................66
6.2 Internet Explorer .........................................................................................68
6.3 Using Comm Manager ...............................................................................70
6.4 Using Bluetooth ..........................................................................................71

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6.5 Using Wi-Fi ..................................................................................................74
6.6 Using Terminal Services Client ................................................................. 77
Chapter 7 Exchanging Messages and Using Outlook 79
7.1 E-mail and Text Messages ......................................................................... 80
7.2 MMS Messages ........................................................................................... 85
7.3 Pocket MSN Messenger ............................................................................. 90
7.4 Calendar ......................................................................................................92
7.5 Contacts ......................................................................................................93
7.6 Tasks ............................................................................................................ 95
7.7 Notes ...........................................................................................................97
Chapter 8 Experiencing Multimedia 99
8.1 Using Camera ........................................................................................... 100
8.2 Using Pictures & Videos .......................................................................... 109
8.3 Using Windows Media Player .................................................................. 114
Chapter 9 Using Other Applications 121
9.1 Word Mobile ..............................................................................................122
9.2 Excel Mobile ..............................................................................................124
9.3 Viewing Slide Shows with PowerPoint Mobile ...................................... 125
9.4 Using ClearVue PDF ................................................................................. 127
9.5 Using MIDlet Manager .............................................................................. 128
9.6 Using ZIP ................................................................................................... 133
9.7 Voice Commander ....................................................................................137

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Appendix 141
A.1 Regulatory Notices ...................................................................................142
A.2 PC Requirement to Run ActiveSync 4.0 ................................................. 146
A.3 Troubleshooting .......................................................................................147
A.4 Specifications ...........................................................................................153
Index 155

1.1 About the SIM Card and Battery
1.2 Starting Up
1.3 The Today Screen
1.4 Using the Programs
Chapter 1
Getting Started

10 Getting started
1.1 About the SIM Card and Battery
Always turn off your device before installing/replacing the battery and SIM card. Follow the
instructions in the Quick Start Guide to install a GSM SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card
provided by your local network service provider and to install the battery.
The SIM card contains your phone number, service details, and phonebook/message
memory. Your device supports both 1.8V and 3V SIM cards. Some legacy SIM cards will not
function within your device. You should consult with your service provider for a replacement
SIM card. There may be fees for this service.
Your device contains a rechargeable Li-ion polymer battery. This device is designed to use
only manufacturer-specified original batteries and accessories. Battery performance depends
on many factors, including your wireless service provider’s network configuration, signal
strength, the temperature of the environment in which you operate your device, the features
and/or settings you select and use, items attached to connecting ports, and your voice, data,
and other program usage patterns.
Battery life estimates (approximations):
• Standby time: 150 -- 200 hours
• Talk time (Screen off): 3.5 -- 5 hours
Warning! To reduce risk of fire or burns.
• Do not attempt to open, disassemble, or service the battery pack.
• Do not crush, puncture, short external contacts, or dispose of in fire or water.
• Do not expose to temperatures above 60oC (140oF).
• Replace only with the battery pack designated for this product.
• Recycle or dispose of used battery as stipulated by local regulation.

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To check the battery power
• Tap the battery level icon ( ) on the Today screen.
• Alternatively, tap Start > Settings > Systems tab > Power.
Power Information
Charge the battery
New batteries are shipped partially charged. Before you can use your device, you need
to install and charge the battery. Some batteries perform best after several full charge/
discharge cycles. You can charge the battery by:
• Connecting your device directly to an external power source.
• Connecting your device to a PC via the provided sync cable.
Low battery
When the low-battery warning appears, do the following:
• Immediately save your current data.
• Synchronize with your PC or connect the power adapter to charge the battery.
• Turn off your device.

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1.2 Starting Up
Turn your device on and off
To turn on your device, press the POWER button. When you turn on your device for the first
time, you are asked to complete a calibration process. For more information, see “Calibrate
the device”.
To turn off your device, hold the POWER button for a few seconds. A message will then be
displayed, prompting you whether or not to turn off the device completely.
Note Quickly pressing the POWER button turns off your device temporarily and switches it to sleep
mode. You will still be able to receive messages and calls while your device is in sleep mode.
Calibrate the device
Calibrating the device screen involves tapping with the stylus the center of a cross as it
moves around the screen. This process ensures that when you tap the screen with your
stylus, the tapped item is activated.
If your device does not accurately respond to screen taps, follow these steps to re-calibrate
it:
1. Tap Start > Settings > System tab > Screen.
2. On the General tab, tap Align Screen, then follow the on-screen instructions to
complete the calibration.
Calibrating the device

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Button Lock
It is possible to lock the buttons on your device so that applications will not be accidentally
launched when the device is in sleep mode. Once you enable this feature, only the POWER
button can turn on your device.
To lock buttons when device is in sleep mode
• Tap Start > Settings > Personal tab > Buttons. On the Lock tab, select the Lock all
buttons except Power button check box.
To disable Button Lock
• Tap Start > Settings > Personal tab > Buttons. On the Lock tab, select Do not lock
buttons.
Manage screen settings
The device’s display has three orientation modes: Portrait, Landscape (right-handed), and
Landscape (left-handed). Portrait mode allows you to get a better view or a better operation
of certain programs, while Landscape mode may be optimal for viewing lengthy files.
Portrait mode Landscape mode
• To change the orientation, tap Start > Settings > System tab > Screen, and select the
orientation you want.
• To smooth the edges of screen fonts for many programs, on the ClearType tab, select
the Enable ClearType check box.
• To increase the readability or to see more content on the screen, on the Text Size tab,
adjust the text size by moving the slider.

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1.3 The Today Screen
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.
• To access the Today screen, tap Start > Today.
• To customize the Today screen display, including the background image, tap Start >
Settings > Personal tab > Today.
1Tap to open the Start menu.
2Tap to view connectivity status.
3Indicates the radio signal strength. Tap to
configure the phone settings.
4Tap to adjust device/ringer volume.
5Displays the current time. Tap and hold to
change the clock mode: Analog or Digital.
6Displays the current date. Tap to set up date,
time, alarm, and more.
7Tap to set owner information.
8Your day at a glance with reminders. Tap to
open the related program: tasks, messages, and
appointments.
9Tap to open the MSN Sign-in screen.
10 Tap to lock or unlock device.
: locked; : unlocked.
11 Indicates the battery status. Tap to open the
Power Settings screen.
12 Tap to open the Comm Manager screen.
13 Tap to open the Calendar screen.
14 Tap to open the Contacts screen.
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Indicators
Following are some of the status icons that you may see on the device.
Icon Description Icon Description
Battery is fully charged Maximum signal strength.
Battery power is very low No signal
Battery charging Phone is turned off
Sound on No phone service
Sound off Searching for phone service
Ringer in vibration mode Voice call in progress
Connection is active Calls are forwarded
Connection is not active Call on hold
Synchronization in progress Missed call
Synchronization error New e-mail or text messages
GPRS (General Packet Radio Services)
available Roaming
GPRS in use New voice mail
There are more notifications. Tap the
icon to view all. Alarm
Wi-Fi connecting Device is locked
Wi-Fi on Device is unlocked
Wi-Fi on. : Wi-Fi off

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The Start menu
The Start menu, located at the top left corner of the Today screen, displays a list of
programs. You can start a program by scrolling through the programs list and then pressing
ENTER, or by tapping a program with the stylus.
1Tap to switch to the Today screen.
2Tap to start a program. The items displayed in
the Start menu can be customized by tapping
Start > Settings > Personal tab > Menus.
3Tap to start a recently-used program.
4Tap to view and select more programs that are
installed in your device.
5Tap to change device settings.
6Tap to see a Help topic for the current screen.
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1.4 Using the Programs
Program indicators
Following are some of the icons for the programs that are already installed on your device.
Icon Description
ActiveSync Synchronizes information between your device and a PC or the Exchange
Server.
Calculator Lets you perform basic arithmetic and calculations, such as addition, subtraction,
multiplication, and division.
Calendar Allows you to keep track of your appointments and create meeting requests.
Camera Snaps photos or shoots video clips with accompanying audio.
ClearVue PDF Enables you to view PDF files on your device.

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Icon Description
Comm Manager Allows you to manage the device’s connection (including Wi-Fi, Bluetooth,
and ActiveSync), and switch to ringer/vibration mode.
Contacts Allows you to keep track of your friends and colleagues.
Download Agent Provides information about the download status and the downloaded
content from the Internet.
Excel Mobile Creates new workbooks or lets you view and edit Excel workbooks.
File Explorer Enables you to organize and manage files on your device.
Games Lets you play two pre-installed games: Bubble Breaker and Solitaire.
Help Enables you to see Help topics for a program on your device.
Internet Explorer Allows you to browse Web and WAP sites as well as download new
programs and files from the Internet.
MIDlet Manager Enables you to download and install Java applications, such as games and
tools, on your device.
Messaging Allows you to send and receive e-mail, MMS, and text messages.
Modem Link Allows you to use your device as a modem.
Notes Allows you to create handwritten or typed notes, drawings, and recordings.
Phone Lets you make and receive calls, switch between calls, and set up conference
calling.
Pictures & Videos Lets you view, organize, and sort picture and video files on your device
or a storage card. Captured photos are stored in the My Pictures folder, and video clips are
saved in the My Videos folder of your device.
Pocket MSN Lets you send and receive instant messages with your MSN Messenger
contacts, as well as access your hotmail account, if you have one.

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Icon Description
PowerPoint Mobile Lets you view PowerPoint slides and presentations.
Search Enables you to search contacts, data, and other information on your device.
SIM Manager Allows you to manage the contacts that are stored on your SIM card. You can
also use this program to copy SIM contents to Contacts on your device.
Tasks Allows you to keep track of your tasks.
Terminal Services Client Allows you to log on a PC running Terminal Services or Remote
Desktop, and use all of the programs available on that PC from your mobile device.
Voice Speed Dial You can record voice tags so that you can dial a phone number or launch
programs simply by speaking a word.
Windows Media Player Lets you play back media files.
Word Mobile Lets you create, view, and edit Word documents.
Zip Enables you to save memory and free up storage space on your device by compressing
files in the conventional ZIP format.

2.1 Input Methods
2.2 Using the Keyboard
2.3 Using Letter Recognizer
2.4 Using Block Recognizer
2.5 Using Transcriber
2.6 Using Phone Pad
2.7 Drawing and Writing on the Screen
2.8 Recording a Note
2.9 Searching Information
Chapter 2
Entering and Searching
Information

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2.1 Input Methods
When you start a program or select a field that requires text or numbers, the Input Panel
automatically becomes available. The Input Panel provides access to the various input
methods available on your device, including Block Recognizer, Keyboard, Letter
Recognizer, Phone Pad, 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.
To show or hide the Input Panel
• Tap the Input Panel icon on the menu bar.
Input Panel (Keyboard)
Input Selector arrow
Input Panel icon
Icon Input method
The on-screen keyboard.
Letter Recognizer or Block Recognizer.
Phone Pad
Transcriber