Getac PS336 User manual

Rugged Mobile Computing Solutions
PS336
USER MANUAL

Sep. 2012
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Getting Started .............................................................1-1
Identifying Hardware Components....................................... 1-1
Front Components.............................................................. 1-1
Back Components ............................................................... 1-6
Top Components ................................................................ 1-7
Bottom Components .......................................................... 1-8
Getting Your Device Ready for Use ....................................... 1-9
Installing the SIM Card and Battery .................................. 1-9
Connecting to AC Power and Charging the Battery......1-11
Performing the Initial Startup ......................................... 1-12
Quick Help......................................................................... 1-13
Synchronizing with Your Computer....................................1-13
Installing ActiveSync or WMDC ....................................... 1-13
Using Options........................................................................ 1-15
Using the Tether ............................................................... 1-15
Using the Hand Strap ....................................................... 1-16
Using an MicroSD ............................................................. 1-17
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 Touchscreen ....................................................... 2-2

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Using the Keypad ............................................................... 2-3
Home Screen ........................................................................... 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 or Drawing on the Screen .................................... 2-9
Recording a Message........................................................ 2-13
Securing Your Device............................................................ 2-14
Locking the Screen ........................................................... 2-14
Locking Your SIM Card..................................................... 2-15
Chapter 3 Using the Phone (Select Models Only) ........................3-1
About Your Phone .................................................................. 3-1
Switching On or Off the Phone ......................................... 3-2
Starting the Phone Program.............................................. 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
Quickly Making a Call to the Last Missed Call..................3-8
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

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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
Additional Phone Operations ..............................................3-15
Using Text Messages......................................................... 3-15
Setting up an Internet Connection .................................3-15
Checking Your Voice Mail................................................ 3-15
Making an Emergency Call .............................................. 3-15
Dialing an International Call............................................3-16
Customizing Your Phone...................................................... 3-17
Changing Sounds Settings ............................................... 3-17
Changing Security Settings ..............................................3-18
Changing Services Settings .............................................. 3-18
Changing Network Settings.............................................3-19
Changing Band Settings................................................... 3-19
Changing Others Settings ................................................ 3-20
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
Working with Programs and Folders..................................... 4-7
Adding and Removing Programs ...................................... 4-7
Searching and Organizing Information ............................ 4-7
Chapter 5 Microsoft Pocket Outlook.............................................5-1
Calendar: Scheduling Appointments and Meetings.............5-1
Creating an Appointment.................................................. 5-2
Viewing Appointments ...................................................... 5-3

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Contacts: Tracking Friends and Colleagues........................... 5-4
Creating a Contact.............................................................. 5-4
Assigning a Ringtone and Picture ..................................... 5-5
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
E-mail and Text Messaging: Sending and Receiving
Messages.................................................................................. 5-9
About Accounts .................................................................. 5-9
Reading and Sending E-mails .......................................... 5-10
Reading and Sending Text Messages (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 2010 ................................................................. 6-4
Creating a Document/Workbook/Note .............................6-4
Opening an Office Mobile File .......................................... 6-4
Internet Explorer..................................................................... 6-5
Windows Media ...................................................................... 6-6
Pictures & Videos..................................................................... 6-7
Viewing Pictures and Videos.............................................. 6-7
Camera..................................................................................... 6-8
Taking Pictures.................................................................... 6-8
Recording Video Clips ...................................................... 6-10
Camera Controls and Options..........................................6-12
Getac Camera ........................................................................ 6-13
Overview ........................................................................... 6-13
Taking Pictures.................................................................. 6-15
Camera Mode Settings ..................................................... 6-15

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Viewing Pictures ............................................................... 6-17
Managing Images ............................................................. 6-21
Internet Sharing (Select Models Only) ................................6-25
E-Compass.............................................................................. 6-26
Reading and Calibrating the Compass............................ 6-26
Compass Settings .............................................................. 6-27
TacLink................................................................................... 6-28
Running TacLink ............................................................... 6-28
NMEA Log ......................................................................... 6-29
SBAS Settings .................................................................... 6-29
RFID Demo............................................................................. 6-30
Reading Tags..................................................................... 6-30
Writing Data to 15693 Tags.............................................6-31
Writing Data to Mifare Tags............................................6-31
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............................................. 8-1
Troubleshooting...................................................................... 8-3
Caring for Your Device ........................................................... 8-4

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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 Radio Frequency Exposure ..................................... 9-4

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

1-2 Getting Started
Ref
Component Description
Mobile Phone
Indicator
Flashes in blue to indicate that the phone function is
switched on (select models only).
RF (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.
Charge/
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.
Earpiece Serves as the phone earpiece during a call (select
models only).
Touchscreen Displays the output of your device and responds to
your tapping.
Keypad Includes keys for numbers and specific functions. It
lights up when a key is pressed. (See the next section
for details.)
Power Button Turns on or off your device.
Microphone Records voices.
Serves as the mouthpiece during a call (select models
only).