GENERAL MOBILE DSTW1 User manual

GENERAL MOBILE
DSTW1
User Manual

Please Read Before Proceeding
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 Pocket PC Phone.
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
handhold devices, except in the case of emergency. In some countries, using
hand-free devices as an alternative is allowed.
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.

Contents
Chapter 1 ...........................................................................................................................15
Getting Started...................................................................................................................15
1.1 Getting to Know your Device and its Accessories ......................................................16
Front and left side view............................................................................................................ 16
Back and right side view.......................................................................................................... 17
Accessories................................................................................................................................ 18
1.2 Inserting the SIM Card...............................................................................................19
1.3 Battery Information ....................................................................................................20
To check the battery power..................................................................................................... 20
To charge the battery............................................................................................................... 21
To deal with low battery .......................................................................................................... 21
1.4 Starting Up...................................................................................................................21
To turn the device on and off................................................................................................... 21
To calibrate the Device............................................................................................................. 22
To manage screen settings ....................................................................................................... 22
1.5 The Today Screen ........................................................................................................22
Indicators.................................................................................................................................. 24
1.6 Using the Start Menu ..................................................................................................25
Program Indicators.................................................................................................................. 26
Chapter 2 ...........................................................................................................................28
Entering and Searching for Information.........................................................................28
2.1 Introduction.................................................................................................................29
To show or hide the Input Panel ............................................................................................. 29
2.2 Using the Keyboard.....................................................................................................29
To use the standard on-screen Keyboard............................................................................... 30
To enter text using the on-screen Keyboard .......................................................................... 30
To enlarge the on-screen Keyboard........................................................................................ 30
2.3 Using Letter Recognizer..............................................................................................30
To use Letter Recognizer......................................................................................................... 30
2.4 Using Block Recognizer..............................................................................................30

To use Block Recognizer.......................................................................................................... 30
2.5 Using Transcriber........................................................................................................31
To start Transcriber................................................................................................................. 31
To write using Transcriber...................................................................................................... 31
To enter punctuation and symbols.......................................................................................... 31
To edit text................................................................................................................................. 31
Transcriber Gestures ............................................................................................................... 31
The Transcriber toolbar .......................................................................................................... 32
2.6 Drawing and Writing on the Screen...........................................................................33
2.7 Searching for Information..........................................................................................33
To search for a file or an item.................................................................................................. 33
Chapter 3 ...........................................................................................................................34
Using Phone Features.......................................................................................................34
3.1 Using the Phone..........................................................................................................35
The Phone screen...................................................................................................................... 35
To enter your PIN..................................................................................................................... 35
To turn flight mode on and off................................................................................................ 35
To adjust the device volume .................................................................................................... 35
3.2 Making a Call..............................................................................................................36
To make a call from Phone...................................................................................................... 36
To make a call from Contacts.................................................................................................. 37
To specify the number to dial.................................................................................................. 37
To make a call from Call History............................................................................................ 37
To make a call from Speed Dial............................................................................................... 38
To create a Speed Dial entry.................................................................................................... 38
3.3 Receiving a Call...........................................................................................................38
To answer or reject an incoming call...................................................................................... 38
To end a call.............................................................................................................................. 38
3.4 In-call Options.............................................................................................................38
To put a call on hold................................................................................................................. 38
To switch between two calls..................................................................................................... 39
To set up a conference call....................................................................................................... 39
To turn on and off the Speakerphone..................................................................................... 39
To mute a call............................................................................................................................ 39

3.5 Additional Dialing Information..................................................................................39
To make an emergency call...................................................................................................... 39
To make an international call.................................................................................................. 40
Chapter 4 ...........................................................................................................................41
Synchronizing Your Device...............................................................................................41
4.1 Using ActiveSync.........................................................................................................42
To install and set up ActiveSync.............................................................................................. 42
4.2 Synchronizing Information.........................................................................................42
To synchronize Outlook information...................................................................................... 43
To start and stop synchronization........................................................................................... 43
To change which information is synchronized....................................................................... 43
To synchronize directly with Exchange Server...................................................................... 44
4.3 Synchronizing via Bluetooth.......................................................................................44
To synchronize with a PC via Bluetooth................................................................................. 44
4.4 Synchronizing Music, Video, and Pictures.................................................................44
To change Media synchronization settings............................................................................. 45
To set up a sync relationship with a storage card.................................................................. 45
Chapter 5 ...........................................................................................................................46
Managing Your Pocket PC Phone....................................................................................46
5.1 Personalizing Your Pocket PC Phone ........................................................................47
To customize the Today screen................................................................................................ 47
To add a custom background image....................................................................................... 47
To set options for displaying tasks on the Today screen ....................................................... 47
To customize the Start menu................................................................................................... 47
To set Clock & Alarms............................................................................................................. 48
To change language and regional settings.............................................................................. 48
To reassign programs or shortcuts to program buttons ....................................................... 48
To increase or decrease the size of text on the screen............................................................ 49
To enter owner information..................................................................................................... 49
To choose how to be notified by events or actions ................................................................. 49
To adjust the speed for scrolling ............................................................................................. 49
To find the operating system version information................................................................. 49
To make the battery last longer............................................................................................... 50
To set the backlight .................................................................................................................. 50

Phone settings........................................................................................................................... 50
5.2 Adding and Removing Programs................................................................................51
To add programs ...................................................................................................................... 52
To remove programs................................................................................................................ 52
5.3 Managing Memory......................................................................................................52
To see how much memory is available.................................................................................... 52
To see available storage card memory.................................................................................... 52
To free up program memory................................................................................................... 53
To close a program................................................................................................................... 53
5.4 Backing Up Files.........................................................................................................53
To copy files to a storage card ................................................................................................. 53
To copy a file using ActiveSync ............................................................................................... 54
To save files on a storage card automatically......................................................................... 54
5.5 Protecting Your Device................................................................................................54
To protect your phone with a PIN........................................................................................... 54
To protect your device with a password................................................................................. 55
To change your password ........................................................................................................ 55
To display owner information on the Today screen............................................................... 55
5.6 Resetting Your Pocket PC Phone................................................................................55
To perform a soft reset............................................................................................................. 56
To perform a hard reset........................................................................................................... 56
Chapter 6 ...........................................................................................................................57
Getting Connected.............................................................................................................57
6.1 Connecting to the Internet..........................................................................................58
To connect to the Internet via ISP .......................................................................................... 58
To connect to a private network.............................................................................................. 59
6.2 Internet Explorer Mobile ............................................................................................59
To start Internet Explorer Mobile .......................................................................................... 59
To choose a Home page............................................................................................................ 59
To transfer favorites from your PC ........................................................................................ 59
To add a favorite....................................................................................................................... 60
To delete a favorite or folder ................................................................................................... 60
To change the size of text on Web pages................................................................................. 60
To show or hide pictures on Web pages.................................................................................. 60

To change how Web pages fill the screen................................................................................ 60
To clear the History list............................................................................................................ 60
To save a picture from a Web page......................................................................................... 60
To change cookies and security settings................................................................................. 60
To delete temporary Internet files........................................................................................... 61
6.3 Using Bluetooth...........................................................................................................61
To turn on or off Bluetooth on your device............................................................................ 61
Bluetooth modes ....................................................................................................................... 61
To make your device visible..................................................................................................... 62
Bluetooth partnerships ............................................................................................................ 62
To create a Bluetooth partnership .......................................................................................... 62
To accept a Bluetooth partnership.......................................................................................... 62
To rename a Bluetooth partnership........................................................................................ 62
To delete a Bluetooth partnership........................................................................................... 63
To beam information using Bluetooth.................................................................................... 63
To use a Bluetooth device as a modem ................................................................................... 63
To configure and use a Bluetooth device as a modem ........................................................... 63
6.4 Using Wireless Manager.............................................................................................63
6.5 Beam............................................................................................................................64
To beam an item ....................................................................................................................... 64
6.6 Internet Sharing..........................................................................................................64
To start Internet Sharing......................................................................................................... 65
To connect Internet via USB.................................................................................................... 65
To connect Internet via Bluetooth PAN.................................................................................. 65
Chapter 7 ...........................................................................................................................66
Exchanging Messages and Using Outlook ......................................................................66
7.1 Text Messages..............................................................................................................67
To create a text message........................................................................................................... 67
To insert predefined text into message ................................................................................... 67
To reply to a message............................................................................................................... 67
7.2 E-mail ..........................................................................................................................67
To set up an e-mail account..................................................................................................... 67
To compose and send a message.............................................................................................. 69
To reply to or forward a message............................................................................................ 69