HTC Advantage X7500 User manual

Pocket
Quick Start Guide

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Contents
1. What’s in the Box .............................................................................................. 3
2. The Pocket PC Phone ........................................................................................ 4
3. Getting Ready ................................................................................................... 8
4. Making a Call .................................................................................................. 12
5. Synchronizing Outlook Information ............................................................. 13
6. Setting Up E-mail Accounts ........................................................................... 14
7. Sending a Message ......................................................................................... 16
8. Browsing the Internet .................................................................................... 17
9. Using the Camera ........................................................................................... 18
10. Using Pictures & Videos ................................................................................. 19
11. Entering Information ..................................................................................... 21
12. Customizing Your Pocket PC Phone .............................................................. 22
13. Securing Your Pocket PC Phone .................................................................... 23
14. The Subdisplay ............................................................................................... 24
15. Status Indicators ............................................................................................. 25
16. More Information ........................................................................................... 28

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1. What’s in the Box
AC Adapter
USB Sync Cable
Getting Started and
Application Discs
User Manual and
Quick Start Guide
Battery
Headset
Carrying Case
VGA Out cable
Device
Extra Stylus

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2. The Pocket PC Phone
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No. Item Function
1 Navigation Control /
CENTER OK button
Press this multi-directional control up, down, left, or right to move through menus and
program instructions; carry out the selection by pressing the CENTER OK button.
2 Notification LED 1 This LED shows battery charging status.
3 Touch Screen Tap the screen with the stylus to write, draw, or make a selection.
4 Notification LED 2 This LED shows the GSM/UMTS standby/network status (Green). and GPS indicator
(Red)
5 Notification LED 3 This LED shows the following:
• A flashing Blue light for Bluetooth system notification of powered-up and ready to
transmit radio frequency signal.
• A flashing Green light for Wi-Fi status.
• When both Bluetooth and Wi-Fi are enabled, their lights flash alternately.
6 Notification LED 4 This LED shows messages and notifications.
7 Second Camera Use this camera for video call conversations or to take self portrait photos.
8 OK Button Press to confirm your data entries, or to exit the program in use.
9 START Button Press to open the Start menu.
10 Web Browser /
VueFLO Button
Press to launch the Interner Exolorer Mobile or Opera Browser and automatically go
to the home page selected by default. Depending on the Web browser selected in
VueFLO settings, press this button to activate VueFLO when browsing the Web.
11 Battery Compartment Open this compartment to insert the SIM/USIM card, miniSD™ card and battery.
12 Keyboard Copper
Connector
Attach the copper part of the keyboard to this to be able to use the keyboard. See
"Using the Hardware Keyboard" in chapter 2 of the User Manual to learn how to attach
the keyboard to the main unit.

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No. Item Function
13 Stylus Use the stylus to write, draw, or select items on the touch screen.
14 CAMERA Button Press to launch the Camera; press again to take a photo or video clip, depending on the
specified capture mode.
15 Speaker Listen to audio files and voice calls here.
16 COMM MANAGER/
VOICE RECORDER
button
Press to open Comm Manager. Press and hold to open the Voice Notes program.
17 POWER Button • Press to turn off the display temporarily. This switches your device to Sleep mode.
You can still receive calls and messages when your device is in Sleep mode.
• Press and hold (for about 5 seconds) to turn off the power completely.
18 Volume Slider • Slide up or down to adjust the speaker volume.
• During a call, slide up or down to adjust the earpiece volume.
19 VGA Out/USB port Use this connection to output the contents on the screen to an external device using
the provided VGA out cable. This also acts as a USB 1.1 port to connect USB peripherals.
20 HTC ExtUSB™ Sync
Connector/Earphone
Jack
Use this connector to synchronize data by connecting the provided USB Sync cable or
to recharge the battery via the provided AC adapter. You can also connect the provided
USB stereo headset for hands-free conversation or for listening to audio media.
21 3.5 mm Earphone Jack Lets you listen to audio media, use a hand-free kit or plug in a microphone.
22 Car Antenna Connector Connect your device to the car antenna while in a car to have better reception quality.
23 RESET Button With the stylus, press the RESET button to soft-reset your device.
24 Camera Use the camera to take still photos and record video clips.
25 Flash Light When turned on, it illuminates your subject and allows you to capture clear photos or
video even in a dark environment. It also flashes when a photo is taken.
26 GPS Antenna
Connector
If you need better GPS signal reception, you can connect an external GPS antenna.
27 QWERTY keyboard This is similar to a standard PC keyboard. Connect to the device to use the keyboard.
This also acts as a protective cover for the device screen.

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No. Accessory Function
1 AC adapter Recharges the battery.
2 USB Sync cable Connects your device to a PC and synchronize data.
3 Stereo headset Provides a volume control slider and a Send/End button. Press the Send/End button to
pick up a call or put a call on hold; press and hold the button to end the call.
4 Carrying case Act as a protective carrying case for your device.
5 VGA Out cable Connects your device to an external viewing device. You can output the contents on
the device's screen to an external viewing device.
3. Getting Ready
Before you start using your device, you must install a USIM/SIM card and a charged battery. The
USIM/SIM card contains your phone number and service details, and it stores phonebook entries
and your messages.
If you need more storage for your device, you can also insert a miniSD memory card.
Install the USIM/SIM card
1. Make sure your device is turned off.
2. Open the battery door at the bottom of the device by sliding it down to the arrow’s direction.
3. Flip open the USIM/SIM card slot cover.
4. Insert the USIM/SIM card into the card holder with its gold contacts facing up and then close
the cover. (The cut-off corner of the USIM/SIM card should match the cut-off corner in the
USIM/SIM card slot.)

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5. Close the battery compartment.
Install the miniSD card
1. Make sure your device is turned off.
2. Open the battery compartment at the bottom of the
device.
3. Insert the miniSD card into the card holder with its gold
contacts facing up and close the battery compartment.
To remove the miniSD card, press it to pop it out of the slot.
Install and charge the battery
New batteries are shipped partially charged. Before you start using your device, it is recommended
that you install and charge the battery.
To install the battery, open the battery compartment of the device and then insert the battery by
aligning the exposed copper part of the battery pack with the protruding copper conductor which
is on the inside-left side of the battery slot. Gently push the battery until it locks into place, push
the lock down and then close the compartment.

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Some batteries perform best after several full charge/discharge cycles. You can charge the battery
in two ways:
• Connect your device directly to an electrical
outlet using the AC adapter.
• Plug the sync cable to the USB port on your
PC and to the sync connector on your device.
When your device is turned off, charging is indicated by a solid amber light on the LED indicator.
When your device is turned on, charging is indicated by a solid amber light on the LED indicator as
well as a charging icon ( ) on the Today screen.
After the battery has been fully charged, the LED indicator becomes green and a full battery icon
( ) appears on the Today screen.
To remove the battery
If you need to replace the battery, follow the procedure below to remove the battery from the
device.
1. Make sure your device is turned off.
2. Open the Battery compartment at the bottom of the device.
3. Pull up the silver-coloured lock on the battery.
4. Draw out the battery from its slot.

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Check the battery power
• Tap the battery level icon ( ) on the Today screen. The Power Settings screen will then
open where you can see the current battery power level.
Battery power indicator
When the battery power gets very low, a warning message will be displayed. When you see this,
immediately save your data by synchronizing with your PC, or save your data on a secondary
storage card, and then turn off your device. Do not attempt to restart your device until you have
connected it with the power adapter.
Turn on your Pocket PC Phone
Press POWER to turn on your device. When you turn on your device for the first time, a Quick Start
Wizard will guide you through the screen calibration process and the setup of regional settings,
date and time, password, Outlook e-mail, and POP3/IMAP4 e-mail accounts.
To turn off your device, press POWER again.
POWER button

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4. Making a Call
Like a standard mobile phone, you can use your device to make, receive, and keep track of phone
calls and send SMS messages.
IMPORTANT You need to have a wired or Bluetooth headset connected to your device to talk to or to hear
the other party.
The Phone screen
From the Phone screen, you can access Call History, Speed Dial, and Phone settings. To open the
Phone screen, tap Start > Phone.
Make a voice call
• On the Phone screen, tap the phone number you want to call, then tap .
Make a video call
• On the Phone screen, tap the phone number you want to call, then tap .
Phone screen Video Call screen
Note The other party’s image will appear on the screen about 3 to 5 seconds after a connection is
established, depending on the signal strength. The streaming image quality may also be influenced by
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5. Synchronizing Outlook Information
Using Microsoft® ActiveSync®, you can synchronize information on your device with information on
your PC, such as Outlook content. ActiveSync is already installed on your device, but you need to
install it on your PC if you don’t already have it. Insert the Getting Started Disc into the CD drive
of your PC. Follow the instructions on the installation wizard screen to install ActiveSync. Once
installation is completed, connect the sync cable to your device and plug it into your PC’s USB port.
To set up a partnership between your device and the PC, turn on your device. When the PC detects
a USB connection, it starts the ActiveSync Synchronization Setup Wizard. Follow the instructions
on the screen and select the Outlook items you want to synchronize.
Synchronization Setup Wizard
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6. Setting Up E-mail Accounts
The E-mail Setup Wizard makes it easy and simple to set up your Outlook e-mail and POP3/IMAP4
accounts on your device.
Set up e-mail accounts using E-mail Setup Wizard
1. Tap Start > Messaging.
2. Tap Menu > Tools > New Account to access the E-mail Setup Wizard.
3. The E-mail Setup Wizard guides you step-by-step through the setup process.
Set up Outlook e-mail
To be able to send and receive Outlook e-mail on your device, you must set up ActiveSync
synchronization with your computer or the Exchange Server. For information about setting up
ActiveSync synchronisation, refer to the user manual.

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Set up a POP3/IMAP4 e-mail account
Set up a POP3 or IMAP4 e-mail account on your device if you have an e-mail account with an
Internet service provider (ISP) or an account that you access using a VPN server connection
(typically a work account).
1. Tap Start > Messaging.
2. Tap Menu > Tools > New Account.
3. On the first E-mail Setup screen, select Other (POP3/IMAP) from the Your e-mail provider
list, then tap Next.
4. On the next screen, enter your e-mail address, and tap Next.
Auto configuration will help you download necessary e-mail server settings.
5. Once Auto configuration has finished, tap Next.
6. Enter your name (the name you want displayed when you send e-mail) and your password.
Tip Select the Save password check box if you want to save your password so that you do not need to
enter it again.

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7. Sending a Message
Your device is capable of sending and receiving E-mail, SMS, and MMS messages as long as it is
connected to the network. Although you can send text messages (SMS) to only mobile phone
numbers, MMS messages can be sent to both mobile phone numbers and e-mail addresses.
Compose and send a message
1. In the message list, tap Menu > Go To and select an
account.
2. Tap New.
3. Enter the e-mail address or mobile phone number
of one or more recipients, separating them with a
semicolon. To access addresses and phone numbers
from Contacts, tap To.
4. Enter your message.
• To quickly add common messages, tap Menu >
My Text and tap a desired message.
• To check the spelling, tap Menu > Spell Check.
5. Tap Send.
Note SMS and MMS can only be sent if your device is
connected to a GSM/EDGE network. E-mail messages
can be sent only if your device has Internet access (e.g.
via GSM/EDGE/GPRS, USB/Bluetooth connection to
computer, etc).
Composing Outlook e-mail
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8. Browsing the Internet
You can set up connections to the Internet or to a corporate network to browse the Internet. The
pre-loaded browser, Internet Explorer Mobile, is a full-featured Internet browser, and optimized
for use on your device.
Use Internet Explorer Mobile
1. Tap Start > Internet Explorer.
2. To go to a web site, enter the URL address
of the desired web site in the address bar
that appears at the top of the screen. Tap the
down arrow ( ) to choose one web site from
previously entered addresses.
3. Tap the Go icon ( ) to go to the web
address you entered.
4. Tap Menu > Home to go back to the Home
page.
5. Tap Menu > Favorites, and then select the
favorite web site you want to visit. To add a
favorite link while browsing the Internet, go
to the page you want to add. Then, tap
Menu > Add to Favorites, or tap and hold on
the page to select Add to Favorites from the
shortcut menu.
Internet Explorer Mobile
Note Press on the device while browsing to activate VueFLO. VueFLO lets you scroll through Web pages
by tilting the device to the direction you want to scroll. Press again to deactivate VueFLO.

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9. Using the Camera
Taking photos and recording video clips along with audio is easy with your device’s built-in camera.
Launch the camera
• Press the CAMERA button on your device.
• Tap Start > Programs > Camera.
• Tap Start > Programs > Pictures & Videos,
then tap the Camera icon.
To exit the camera, tap the Exit icon ( ) on the
screen.
Camera screen
Capture a still image
1. After launching the camera, tap or at the upper left side of the screen or press
NAVIGATION left or right to select the Photo capture mode.
2. Press the CAMERA button halfway to activate autofocus ( ).
3. When autofocus is set ( ) press the CAMERA button all the way to take the shot.
Capture a video clip
1. After launching the camera, tap or at the upper left side of the screen or press
NAVIGATION left or right to select the Video capture mode.
2. Press the CAMERA button or the CENTER OK button to start recording a video clip. To stop
recording, press the CAMERA button or the CENTER OK button again.

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10. Using Pictures & Videos
The Pictures & Videos program
collects, organizes, and sorts all of
your captured images and video clips
on your device.
You can use this program to
view/play pictures, GIF animation,
and video clips. You can even view
pictures as a slide show, beam them,
send them via e-mail, edit them, or
set them as the background on the
Today screen.
The down arrow
Tap to view the
selected image
View pictures
1. Tap Start > Programs > Pictures & Videos. The files in the My Pictures folder appear as
thumbnails by default.
2. Select a picture and tap View.
Play GIF animation files
1. Tap Start > Programs > Pictures & Videos.
2. Select a GIF animation file and tap View. The GIF Animation program then opens and plays
the animation.

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Play videos
1. Tap Start > Programs > Pictures & Videos. By default, the contents of the My Pictures folder
will be shown.
2. To find the video clips that you captured, tap the down arrow ( ) next to the My Pictures
folder and tap My Documents. Next, tap My Videos. Video clips are displayed as thumbnails
by default, which appear with a media icon ( ).
The media icon
3. Tap the desired thumbnail to play it with the built-in Windows Media Player.