Getac PS236 User manual

Rugged Mobile Computing Solutions
PS236
USER MANUAL

Dec. 2011
Trademarks
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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 on 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.
Your device is based on Google’s open-source Android 2.2 operating system.
However, it does not include Google’s closed-source applications such as
Gmail, Google Maps, Android Market, etc.
For the latest version of the manual, please visit the Getac website
at www.getac.com.
Detailed instructions on using Android 2.2 are also provided in the User’s
Guide available from Google’s website. Note that not all applications and
features described in Google’s document are supported by your device.
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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
Using Options........................................................................1-11
Using an SD Card ..............................................................1-11
Using the Tether ...............................................................1-13
Using the Hand Strap .......................................................1-14
Chapter 2 Basic Skills .....................................................................2-1
Waking Up and Shutting Down.............................................2-1
Waking Up ..........................................................................2-1
Shutting Down....................................................................2-1
Navigating on the Screen.......................................................2-2
Using the Stylus ..................................................................2-2
Using the Keypad ...............................................................2-2
Home Screen ...........................................................................2-3
Extensions to the Home Screen .........................................2-3
Items on the Home Screen .................................................2-4
Customizing Your Home Screen........................................2-5
Using the Launcher .................................................................2-6

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Working with Menus..............................................................2-7
Options Menus....................................................................2-7
Context Menus....................................................................2-7
Status Bar.................................................................................2-8
Quick Contact..........................................................................2-9
Entering Information............................................................2-10
Using the Onscreen Keyboard .........................................2-10
Editing Text.......................................................................2-10
Searching Information..........................................................2-11
Locking the Screen................................................................2-12
Chapter 3 Getting Connected ........................................................3-1
Overview..................................................................................3-1
Types of Connections .........................................................3-1
Entering Airplane Mode .................................................... 3-1
Connecting to Mobile Networks............................................3-2
Mobile Network Status Icons.............................................3-2
Checking or Modifying Mobile Network Settings ...........3-2
Using Wi-Fi Networks .............................................................3-3
Turning Wi-Fi On or Off ..................................................... 3-3
Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network.........................................3-4
Managing Wi-Fi Settings.................................................... 3-4
Using the Bluetooth Function................................................3-5
Turning Bluetooth On or Off.............................................3-5
Pairing with a Bluetooth Device........................................3-6
Connecting to a Paired Bluetooth Device.........................3-7
Managing Bluetooth Settings ...........................................3-7
Connecting to VPNs ................................................................3-8
Adding a VPN......................................................................3-8
Connecting to a VPN ..........................................................3-8
Disconnecting from a VPN .................................................3-9
Connecting to a Computer via USB .......................................3-9
Adding an Account ...............................................................3-10

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Chapter 4 Placing and Receiving Calls ..........................................4-1
Opening the Phone Application ............................................4-1
Placing a Call ...........................................................................4-2
Dialing a Call .......................................................................4-2
Placing a Call from Contacts ..............................................4-2
Placing a Call from the Call Log.........................................4-3
Responding to a Call...............................................................4-4
Answering a Call.................................................................4-4
Declining a Call ...................................................................4-4
Ending a Call ....................................................................... 4-4
During a Call............................................................................4-5
Adjusting the Phone Volume.............................................4-5
Using Additional Functions................................................ 4-5
More Phone Operations .........................................................4-7
Using Call Log .....................................................................4-7
Reading or Sending Messages ...........................................4-8
Checking Your Voicemail ................................................... 4-8
Making an Emergency Call ................................................4-8
Dialing an International Call..............................................4-8
Configuring Phone Call Settings .......................................4-9
Chapter 5 Contacts and Calendar..................................................5-1
Contacts ...................................................................................5-1
Importing Contacts from Your SIM Card ..........................5-1
Adding a Contact................................................................5-2
Using Contacts List and Details..........................................5-3
Editing Contacts Details .....................................................5-4
Joining or Separating Contacts .........................................5-5
Calendar ..................................................................................5-6
Working with Different Views...........................................5-6
Viewing Event Details ........................................................5-9
Creating an Event ...............................................................5-9
Editing or Delete an Event...............................................5-10
Changing Calendar Settings ............................................5-10

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Chapter 6 Web and Communications............................................6-1
Browser.................................................................................... 6-1
Surfing the Web .................................................................6-1
Working with Bookmarks ..................................................6-2
Changing Browser Settings................................................6-3
Email ........................................................................................6-4
Opening Email and the Account Screen ...........................6-4
Reading and Responding to E-mail Messages.................. 6-5
Composing and Sending an E-mail ...................................6-6
Working with Account Folders.......................................... 6-7
Changing Email Account Settings .....................................6-7
Messaging................................................................................6-8
Reading and Responding to Messages ............................. 6-8
Composing and Sending Messages ...................................6-9
Changing Messaging Settings .........................................6-10
Chapter 7 Multimedia ....................................................................7-1
Camera and Camcorder..........................................................7-1
Taking Pictures....................................................................7-1
Shooting Videos..................................................................7-4
Gallery......................................................................................7-6
Viewing Pictures and Videos.............................................. 7-6
Working with Thumbnails .................................................7-7
Music........................................................................................7-8
Copying Music Files onto the SD Card ..............................7-8
Playing Music ......................................................................7-8
Add a Song to the Ringtone List .....................................7-10
Working with Playlists......................................................7-10
Chapter 8 Managing Your Device .................................................8-1
Managing Power..................................................................... 8-1
Low Battery Signals and Actions ....................................... 8-1
Power-Saving Tips...............................................................8-2
Settings ....................................................................................8-3
Wireless and Networks Settings ........................................8-3

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Call Settings.........................................................................8-5
Sound Settings ....................................................................8-5
Display Settings...................................................................8-6
Location and Security Settings ..........................................8-7
Applications Settings..........................................................8-8
Accounts and Sync Settings................................................8-8
Privacy Settings ................................................................... 8-9
SD Card and Phone Storage Settings ................................8-9
Search Settings..................................................................8-10
Language and Keyboard Settings ...................................8-10
Voice Input and Output Settings.....................................8-11
Accessibility Settings.........................................................8-11
Date and Time Settings ....................................................8-12
About Phone.....................................................................8-12
Chapter 9 Caring and Maintenance ..............................................9-1
Resetting Your Device ............................................................9-1
Restoring Factory Default State.............................................9-2
Caring for Your Device ...........................................................9-3
Chapter 10 Regulatory Information..............................................10-1
Regulations Statements........................................................10-1
European Notice ...............................................................10-1
FCC Regulations ................................................................10-2
Safety Precautions.................................................................10-3
About Charging ................................................................10-3
About the Charger ...........................................................10-3
About the Battery.............................................................10-4
About the Radio Frequency Exposure.............................10-4

Getting Started 1-1
Chapter 1
Getting Started
This chapter introduces you to the external components of your device and
guides you through the process of setting up your device for use.
Identifying Hardware Components
Front Components

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Ref Component Description
nMobile Phone
Indicator
Flashes in blue to indicate that the phone function is
switched on.
oRF (Radio
Frequency)
Indicator
Flashes in blue to indicate that the Bluetooth radio is
on.
Flashes in amber to indicate that the Wi-Fi (wireless
network) radio is on.
Flashes in purple to indicate that the GPS receiver is
on.
If more than one module is switched on, the indicator
changes color in a cyclic way.
pCharge/
Notification
Indicator
Glows in amber to indicate that battery charging is in
progress.
Glows in green to indicate that the battery is fully
charged.
Glows in red to indicate that the battery power is
critically low (less than 10%).
Flashes in red to inform you of scheduled
appointments, alarms and reminders.
qEarpiece Serves as the phone earpiece during a call.
rTouch Screen Displays the output of your device and responds to
your tapping.
sKeypad Includes keys for numbers and specific functions. It
lights up when a key is pressed. (See the next section
for details.)
tPower Button Starts up your device.
Turns off or restores the screen.

Getting Started 1-3
Ref Component Description
When pressed longer:
Opens a menu with options for Silent mode, Airplane
mode, and Power off.
u Microphone Records voices.
Serves as the mouthpiece during a call.
Keypad
Ref Component Description
nNumber Keys Enter numbers/text.
Alternative
Function Keys
Provide functions as indicated by the orange icons
when Fn lock is on. (See also item qlater in this
table.)
Moves up, down, left and right within the
screen or menu.
Goes to the next input field.
Backspaces over one character when in a
text input field.

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Ref Component Description
Increases the brightness level of the screen.
It cycles to the lowest level after reaching
the highest level.
/ Decreases/increases the sound volume.
oSend Key Dials or answers a call.
pHome Key Opens the Home screen.
When pressed longer:
Opens a small window containing icons of recently
used applications.
qMenu Key Opens a menu containing tools that you can apply to
the current screen or application.
rCamera Key Starts the Camera program.
Serves as the shutter button if the Camera application
is currently in use.
sBack Key Returns to the previous screen.
tEnd Key Ends or rejects a call.
uSearch Key Opens a search box where you can enter text to search
information.
vFunction Key Switches on or off the “alternative functions” of the
numeric keys. Fn lock is off by default. When it is
switched on, the icon shows in the Status bar.
wEnter Key Confirms your selection or input.

Getting Started 1-5
Back Components
Ref Component Description
nStylus Serves as the input device by tapping on the touch
screen to make selections and enter information.
oCamera Lens Takes still pictures or records video clips.
pFlash Provides extra light when taking pictures.
qHand Strap
Holders
The hand strap attaches here.
rSpeaker Plays music, sounds and voices.
sBattery Cover Inside is the battery.

1-6 1BGetting Started
Top Components
Ref Component Description
nSD Card Slot
Cover
Inside is the SD card slot.
Bottom Components
Ref Component Description
nPower Connector Connects to the AC adapter.
oMicro USB
Connector
Connects to the USB cable for data transfer.
pSerial Port Provides D-sub 9 pins RS232 function.
qDocking
Connector
Connects to the office dock (an option).

Getting Started 1-7
Getting Your Device Ready for Use
Installing the SIM Card and Battery
1. Lift the latch handle of the battery cover and turn it counterclockwise to
the unlock (vertical) position. Then, detach the cover from the device.
2. With the SIM card’s chip side facing up and the beveled corner pointing
to the slot, insert the card all the way into the slot.
NOTE: To remove the SIM card, slightly push in the card to release it and
then pull the card out of the slot.
Unlock
p
osition

1-8 1BGetting Started
3. To install the battery, plug the battery’s connector at an angle first and
then lower the other side.
4. Attach the bottom side of the battery cover to the device at an angle
and then, with the handle still in the unlock (vertical) position, fit the
latch handle into place. Secure the latch by turning it clockwise to the
lock (horizontal) position.
Lock
p
osition

Getting Started 1-9
Connecting to AC Power and Charging the
Battery
Be sure to fully charge the battery before using your device for the first time.
1. Plug the DC cord of the AC adapter into the power connector of the
device (n).
2. Plug the female end of the AC power cord into the AC adapter and the
male end into an electrical outlet (o).
3. The charge indicator glows in amber when charging is in progress. Do
not disconnect your device from AC power until the battery is fully
charged, as indicated by the amber indicator turning into green. This will
take a couple of hours.
CAUTION: For optimal performance of the lithium battery, take note of the
following:
zUse the included AC adapter only.
zThere is no need to fully discharge the battery before charging. You can
charge the battery before it is discharged.
zDo not charge the battery where the temperature is high (e.g. in direct
sunlight).

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zAs a protection against damage, your device stops charging when the
battery’s temperature is extremely high or low. In high temperature
conditions, the charging stops when the battery’s temperature gets
above 70°C (158°F) and continues when the temperature lowers to 60°C
(140°F). In low temperature conditions, the charging stops when the
temperature gets below -5°C (23°F) and continues when the temperature
rises to 0°C (32°F).
zIf you will not use the product for a long period of time, be sure to fully
charge the battery at least once every two weeks. Over discharge of the
battery can affect the charging performance.
Performing the Initial Startup
When turning on your device for the very first time, you will be guided
through a setup process.
1. Make sure that your device is either connected to AC power or the
battery has power.
2. Press the power button.
The device powers up and displays the initial screen.
3. If a SIM card has been inserted and the mobile phone network operator
(or you) has set the PIN, you will be prompted to enter the PIN.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup process for
touchscreen calibration, language, and others.
5. After the setup is completed, the Home screen appears. You can now use
your device.

Getting Started 1-11
Using Options
Using an SD Card
Your device has a SD (Secure Digital) card slot where you can insert an
SD/SDHC memory card or SDIO card.
Inserting an SD Card
1. Remove the rubber protection cap by unfastening two screws.
2. Insert the card into the slot, with the connector pointing to the slot and
its label facing the back of the device.
3. Replace the cap and secure with the two screws. The cap is required for
the waterproof capability of your device.

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NOTE: A taller cap is available as an option for protecting an SDIO card
which is larger.
Preparing an SD Card for Use
To use a new SD card with your device, format the card on your device. You
also need to do so if you have problems reading data on an old SD card.
1. If needed, backup the data on your old SD card to your computer.
2. Insert the SD card to your device.
3. Go to the Home screen and press the menu key on your device.
4. Tap Settings ÆSD card & phone storage ÆUnmount SD card.
5. Tap Format SD card.
Removing an SD card
You can safely remove the SD card from your device any time the device is
shut down. If you need to remove the card while the device is on, unmount
the card first to prevent corrupting or damaging the card.
To unmount:
1. Go to the Home screen and press the menu key on your device.
2. Tap Settings ÆSD card & phone storage ÆUnmount SD card.
3. Press the edge of the card to release it and then pull the card out of the
slot.