Getac PS236 User manual

Rugged Mobile Computing Solutions
PS236
USER MANUAL

Aug. 2009
Trademarks
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ActiveSync are registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Microsoft products
are licensed to OEMs by Microsoft Licensing, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary
of Microsoft Corporation.
The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks
of their respective companies.
Disclaimer
Specifications and manuals are subject to change without notice. Getac
assumes no liability for damage incurred directly or indirectly from errors,
omissions, or discrepancies between the device and the manuals.
Notes
Depending upon the specific model purchased, the color and look of your
device and accessories may not exactly match the graphics shown in this
document.
The screenshots and other presentations shown in this document are for
reference only. They may differ from the actual screens and presentations
generated by the actual product.

ENERGY STAR®is a government program that offers businesses and
consumers energy-efficient solutions, making it easy to save money while
protecting the environment for future generations.
Please reference ENERGY STAR®related information from
www.energystar.gov.
As an ENERGY STAR®Partner, MiTAC Technology Corporation has
determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR®guidelines for
energy efficiency.
An ENERGY STAR®qualified computer uses 70 % less electricity than
computers without enabled power management features.
Earning the ENERGY STAR®
When every home office is powered by equipment that has earned the
ENERGY STAR®, the change will keep over 289 billion pounds of
greenhouse gases out of the air.
If left inactive, ENERGY STAR®qualified computers enter a low-power
mode and may use 15 watts or less. New chip technologies make power
management features more reliable, dependable, and user-friendly than
even just a few years ago.
Spending a large portion of time in low-power mode not only saves
energy, but helps equipment run cooler and last longer.
Businesses that use ENERGY STAR®enabled office equipment may
realize additional savings on air conditioning and maintenance.

Over its lifetime, ENERGY STAR®qualified equipment in a single home
office (e.g., computer, monitor, printer, and fax) can save enough
electricity to light an entire home for more than 4 years.
Power management (‚sleep settings‛) on computers and monitors can
result in much savings annually.
Remember, saving energy prevents pollution
Because most computer equipment is left on 24 hours a day, power
management features are important for saving energy and are an easy way
to reduce air pollution. By using less energy, these products help lower
consumers’ utility bills, and prevent greenhouse gas emissions.

Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Getting Started .............................................................1-1
Identifying Hardware Components .......................................1-1
Front Components..............................................................1-1
Back Components ...............................................................1-5
Top Components ................................................................1-6
Bottom Components ..........................................................1-6
Getting Your Device Ready for Use....................................... 1-7
Installing the SIM Card and Battery ..................................1-7
Connecting to AC Power and Charging the Battery........1-9
Performing the Initial Startup .........................................1-10
Synchronizing with Your Computer ....................................1-11
Installing ActiveSync or WMDC .......................................1-11
Using Options........................................................................1-12
Using an SD Card ..............................................................1-12
Using the Hand Strap .......................................................1-13
Chapter 2 Basic Skills .....................................................................2-1
Power Saving and Turning Off ..............................................2-1
Backlight Off.......................................................................2-1
Entering the Suspend Mode ..............................................2-1
Turning Off .........................................................................2-2
Navigating on the Screen.......................................................2-2
Using the Stylus .................................................................. 2-2
Using the Keypad ............................................................... 2-2
Today Screen ...........................................................................2-3

Landscape View ..................................................................2-3
Navigation Bar and Toolbar...................................................2-4
Running Programs ..................................................................2-5
Shortcut Menus .......................................................................2-5
Notifications ............................................................................2-6
Entering Information..............................................................2-6
Entering Text Using the Input Panel .................................2-6
Writing on the Screen ........................................................2-8
Drawing on the Screen....................................................... 2-9
Recording a Message........................................................2-10
Using My Text ...................................................................2-11
Securing Your Device............................................................2-12
Locking the Keypad..........................................................2-12
Locking Your Device.........................................................2-12
Chapter 3 Using the Phone (Select Models Only) ........................3-1
About Your Phone..................................................................3-1
Switching On or Off the Phone .........................................3-2
Starting Microsoft Phone ...................................................3-3
Phone Status Icons.............................................................. 3-3
Making a Call .......................................................................... 3-4
Dialing a Call.......................................................................3-4
Making a Call from the Onscreen List...............................3-5
Making a Call from Contacts .............................................3-5
Making a Call from the Call History List ...........................3-6
Making a Call from Speed Dial..........................................3-7
Responding to a Call...............................................................3-8
Answering a Call.................................................................3-8
Rejecting a Call ...................................................................3-8
Ending a Call .......................................................................3-8
Operations during a Call ........................................................3-9
Adjusting the Phone Volume.............................................3-9
Using the Mute Function ...................................................3-9
Using the Speakerphone....................................................3-9

Managing More Than One Call .......................................3-10
Taking a Note during a Call.............................................3-11
Using Call History ..................................................................3-12
Viewing Call History .........................................................3-12
Adding an Entry to Contacts Using Call History.............3-13
Using Speed Dial ...................................................................3-13
Creating a Speed Dial Entry.............................................3-13
Editing or Deleting a Speed Dial Entry ...........................3-14
Customizing Your Phone......................................................3-15
Changing Phone Settings.................................................3-15
Changing Security Settings ..............................................3-16
Changing Services Settings ..............................................3-16
Changing Network Settings.............................................3-17
Additional Phone Operations ..............................................3-17
Using Text Messages.........................................................3-17
Setting up an Internet Connection .................................3-18
Checking Your Voice Mail................................................3-18
Making an Emergency Call ..............................................3-18
Dialing an International Call............................................3-18
Chapter 4 Managing Your Device .................................................4-1
Managing Power.....................................................................4-1
Low Battery Signals and Actions ....................................... 4-1
Power-Saving Tips............................................................... 4-2
Customizing Your Device .......................................................4-3
Settings –Personal.............................................................. 4-3
Settings –System ................................................................4-4
Settings –Connections .......................................................4-5
Searching and Organizing Information ................................4-6
Chapter 5 Microsoft Pocket Outlook.............................................5-1
Calendar: Scheduling Appointments and Meetings............. 5-1
Creating an Appointment..................................................5-2
Using the Calendar Summary Screen ................................5-3
Contacts: Tracking Friends and Colleagues...........................5-4

Creating a Contact..............................................................5-4
Using the Contacts Summary Screen.................................5-5
Tasks: Keeping a To Do List.................................................... 5-6
Creating a Task ...................................................................5-6
Using the Tasks Summary Screen ......................................5-7
Notes: Capturing Thoughts and Ideas ...................................5-8
Creating a Note ..................................................................5-8
Messaging: Sending and Receiving Messages ......................5-9
About Accounts ..................................................................5-9
Reading E-mail Messages .................................................5-10
Composing and Sending an E-mail .................................5-10
Reading Text Messages (Select Models Only).................5-11
Composing and Sending a Text Message (Select
Models Only) .................................................................5-12
Chapter 6 More Programs..............................................................6-1
ActiveSync................................................................................6-1
Synchronizing Data ............................................................6-2
Synchronizing Directly with Exchange Server ..................6-2
Office Mobile .......................................................................... 6-4
Creating a Document/Workbook/Note .............................6-4
Opening a Document/Workbook/Note/Presentation ......6-5
Internet Explorer.....................................................................6-6
Windows Live and Messenger................................................ 6-7
Setting up Windows Live ................................................... 6-7
Signing in to Messenger.....................................................6-7
Windows Media ......................................................................6-8
Pictures & Videos.....................................................................6-9
Viewing Pictures and Videos..............................................6-9
Camera...................................................................................6-10
Taking Pictures..................................................................6-10
Recording Video Clips ......................................................6-12
Internet Sharing (Select Models Only) ................................6-15
Remote Desktop Mobile.......................................................6-16
Other Programs.....................................................................6-17

E-Compass .........................................................................6-17
TacLink...............................................................................6-19
Chapter 7 Getting Connected ........................................................7-1
Types of Connections..............................................................7-1
Using Cellular Connection (Select Models Only) ..................7-2
Setting up a Cellular (GPRS) Connection ..........................7-2
Setting up a Dial-up Connection .......................................7-3
Using Wireless Network .........................................................7-4
Switching On or Off the Wi-Fi Radio ................................ 7-4
Connecting to a Wireless Network....................................7-5
Using the Bluetooth Function................................................7-6
Switching On or Off the Bluetooth Radio ........................7-6
Sending Files via the Bluetooth Function .........................7-7
Creating a Bluetooth Partnership .....................................7-8
Chapter 8 Troubleshooting and Maintenance .............................8-1
Resetting Your Device ............................................................8-1
Restoring Factory Default State.............................................8-2
Troubleshooting......................................................................8-3
Caring for Your Device ...........................................................8-4
Chapter 9 Regulatory Information................................................9-1
Regulations Statements..........................................................9-1
European Notice .................................................................9-1
FCC Regulations ..................................................................9-2
Safety Precautions...................................................................9-3
About Charging ..................................................................9-3
About the Charger .............................................................9-3
About the Battery............................................................... 9-4
About the Radio Frequency Exposure............................... 9-4