DOPOD 900 User manual

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Dopod 900 User Guide

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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.
WHEN INSERTING YOUR SIM CARD, MAKE SURE THE DEVICE IS
POWERED OFF, AND THAT THE SIM CARD SNAPS INTO THE SOCKET.
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 Pocket PC Phone.

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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 product
on board an airplane is against the law in most countries.
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
1.1 Getting to Know your Device and its Accessories ... 10
1.2 Installing the USIM or SIM Card ................................. 15
1.3 Battery Information ..................................................... 16
1.4 Starting Up ................................................................... 18
1.5 The Today Screen ........................................................ 20
1.6 Indicators ..................................................................... 21
1.7 Using the Start Menu ................................................... 25
Chapter 2 Entering and Searching Information
2.1 Introduction .................................................................. 28
2.2 Using the Hardware Keyboard ................................... 29
2.3 Using the Standard On-Screen Keyboard ................. 30
2.4 Using Letter Recognizer ............................................. 31
2.5 Using Block Recognizer ............................................. 31
2.6 Using Transcriber ........................................................ 32
2.7 Using Phone Pad ......................................................... 36

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2.8 Drawing and Writing on the Screen ........................... 40
2.9 Recording a Note ......................................................... 42
2.10 Voice Commander ....................................................... 43
Chapter 3 Using Phone Features
3.1 Using the Phone .......................................................... 46
3.2 Making a Voice Call ..................................................... 48
3.3 Receiving a Voice Call ................................................. 51
3.4 Making a Video Call ..................................................... 51
3.5 Receiving a Video Call ................................................ 55
3.6 Smart Dialing ............................................................... 56
3.7 In-call Options ............................................................. 59
3.8 Additional Dialing Information ................................... 60
Chapter 4 Synchronizing Your Pocket PC Phone
4.1 Using ActiveSync ........................................................ 62
4.2 Synchronizing Information ......................................... 63
4.3 Synchronizing via Infrared and Bluetooth ................ 66
4.4 Synchronizing Music, Video, and Pictures ............... 67

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Chapter 5 Managing Your Pocket PC Phone
5.1 Personalizing Your Pocket PC Phone ....................... 70
5.2 Adding and Removing Programs ............................... 79
5.3 Managing Memory ....................................................... 81
5.4 Backing Up Files ......................................................... 82
5.5 Protecting Your Device ............................................... 84
5.6 Resetting Your Pocket PC Phone .............................. 86
Chapter 6 Getting Connected
6.1 Connecting to the Internet .......................................... 90
6.2 Internet Explorer Mobile ............................................. 93
6.3 Using Bluetooth ........................................................... 96
6.4 Using Wireless Modem ............................................. 101
6.5 Using Wireless Manager ........................................... 106
6.6 Using GPRS Monitor ................................................. 109
6.7 Using Terminal Services Client .................................115
Chapter 7 Exchanging Messages
and Using Outlook
7.1 E-mail and Text Messages .........................................118
7.2 Using MMS Messages ............................................... 124
7.3 Pocket MSN Messenger ............................................ 131
7.4 Calendar ..................................................................... 133

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7.5 Contacts ..................................................................... 135
7.6 Tasks ........................................................................... 137
7.7 Notes .......................................................................... 139
Chapter 8 Experiencing Multimedia
8.1 Using Camera and Camcorder ................................. 142
8.2 Using Pictures & Videos ........................................... 155
8.3 Using Windows Media Player ................................... 160
Chapter 9 Using Other Applications
9.1 Word Mobile ............................................................... 168
9.2 Excel Mobile ............................................................... 170
9.3 Viewing Slide Shows with PowerPoint Mobile ....... 172
9.4 Using MIDlet Manager ............................................... 174
9.5 Using ZIP .................................................................... 179
Appendix
A.1 Regulatory Notices .................................................... 186
A.2 PC Requirement to Run ActiveSync 4.x ................ 191
A.3 Specifications ........................................................... 192
A.4 Index ........................................................................... 194

1.1 Getting to Know your Device
and its Accessories
1.2 Installing the USIM or SIM Card
1.3 Battery Information
1.4 Starting Up
1.5 The Today Screen
1.6 Indicators
1.7 Using the Start Menu
Chapter 1
Getting Started

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1.1 Getting to Know your Device and
its Accessories
Front, Top, and Left-side view
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Front View
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Left Side View
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Top View
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1 Speaker Listen to audio media or a phone call from here.
2 Camera Button Press to launch the camera. Press again to take a
picture.
3 Voice Recorder/
Voice Recognition
Press to record a voice note or load the voice
recognition program.
4 Infrared Port Lets you exchange file(s) or data with other devices
wirelessly.
5 Backlight Press to turn on the backlight.
6 Volume Slide left or right to adjust the volume.
7 Power/Backlight Press to turn on and off your device or backlight.
8 Microphone Speak into the microphone when receiving or making
a phone call or voice recording.
9 MMC/SD Cards or SDIO
Accessories Slot
Lets you insert a storage card (MMC/SD) for storing
data.
10 Touch Screen Use to write, draw, or make a selection with the
stylus.
11 Navigation Pad Press this multi-directional control up, down, left, or
right to move through menus, program instructions;
carry out the selection by pressing the center button.
12 Video Camera Lens
13 Notification LED Bi-color LED on the right side: Green and Orange
for GSM/WCDMA standby, SMS message, GSM/
WCDMA network status, notification, battery charging
status.
Bi-color LED on the left side: Blue andGreen for
Bluetooth system notification of powered-up and
ready to transmit radio frequency signal, and Wi-Fi
status.
14 Light Sensor When you use the device in a dark environment, the
system will turn on keyboard backlight as you press
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Back, and Bottom view
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Back View
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15 Send/Speakerphone Press to take an incoming call, or to dial a
number. Keep pressed for one second to activate
Speakerphone.
16 End Press to end a call.
17 Stylus and Stylus Slot
18 WCDMA Car Antenna
Connector
You can connect your WCDMA phone to a car
antenna to utilize the superior reception quality.
19 GSM Car Antenna
Connector
You can connect your GSM phone to a car antenna
to utilize the superior reception quality.
20 Sync Connector Use this connector for synchronizing data or
recharging the battery.
21 Soft Reset With the stylus, press the Reset button to soft-reset
your device.
22 Earphone Jack Allows you to listen to audio media or use the
phone’s hands-free kit.
23 Camera Lens
24 Fixing Lock Press to release the back cover.
25 Flash Light

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Accessories
The following accessories are provided with the device:
26 AC adapter Recharge the device battery.
27 USB cable Connect your device to a PC and synchronize data.
28 Stereo-wired
headset with volume
control jog dial and
Send/End button
Pick up and hang up incoming and outgoing calls.
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1.2 Installing the USIM or SIM Card
Follow these steps to install a 3G USIM (Universal IC Card) or a GSM
SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card provided by your local network
service provider that contains your phone number, service details, and
phonebook/message memory.
Note Ensure the device is in the sleep mode before you install the USIM or
SIM card.
1. Remove the back cover by pressing the fixing lock.
2. Push the red battery lock down to unlock the battery pack.
3. Press the clip on the right side to remove the battery.
4. Insert the SIM card into the SIM card slot with its gold contacts
facing down. Its cut-off corner should match the cut-off corner in
the slot. Push down lightly and forward to snap it into place.
5. Replace the battery and gently push down to snap it into place.
6. Push the red battery lock back up to lock the battery.
7. Replace the cover: Slide it back on, then push down lightly at the
bottom to snap it securely into place.
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1.3 Battery Information
Your device contains a rechargeable Li-ion polymer battery. Your
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 your device’s connecting ports, and your voice, data, and other
program usage patterns.
Battery life estimates (approximations):
• Personal Digital Assistant (PDA): 15 hours
• Standby time:
• GSM: 220 – 260 hours
• WCDMA 190 – 250 hours
• Talk time (Screen off):
• GSM: 5 – 8 hours
• WCDMA 2 – 4 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 60˚C (140˚F).
• 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 Start > Settings > System 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.
• Plugging the device sync cable into the USB port on your PC.

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Low battery
When the low-battery warning appears, do the following:
1. Immediately save your current data.
2. Synchronize with your PC to charge the battery.
3. Turn off your device.
1.4 Starting Up
Turn the device on and off
To turn on the device, press the POWER button. When you turn on
the device for the first time, you are asked to complete a calibration
process. For more information, see “Calibrate the device” in this
chapter.
To turn off the device, press POWER again.
Note Pressing POWER turns off your device temporarily and switches
the device to sleep mode. However, you can still receive messages
and calls while your device is in the 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, and follow the instructions
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Manage screen settings
The device touch screen 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 on your device, while Landscape mode may be optimal for
viewing longer text files.
• 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.
Today Screen in Portrait Mode Today Screen in Landscape Mode
Note The screen orientation changes automatically when you open, unfold
and rotate your device.

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1.5 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 display the items listed in
the Start menu.
2Tap to view notifications.
3Tap to view connectivity status.
4Tap to view radio signal.
5Tap to control device volume level.
6Tap to see time and next
appointment. Tap and hold to
change time format.
7Tap to open the Power Settings.
8Tap to open the Wireless Manager
screen.
9Tap to change the display mode
between Portrait and Landscape.
10 Tap to open the Contacts screen.
11 Tap to open Calendar
12 Your day at a glance with
reminders. Tap to open the related
program.
13 Tap to set owner information.
14 Tap to change date and time.
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Note You can access the Today screen from anywhere by tapping Start >
Today.