Pharos 565 Series User manual

user manual
Pharos 565 Series

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Please read the following information carefully before you start using the Pharos 565 to
avoid any damage caused by improper usage:
• The device is not charged when you take it out of the box. It is recommended that you fully
charge the battery before rst use. Do not remove the battery while charging.
• Do not service the product yourself. Service needed on components inside these
compartments should be done by an authorized service technician or provider.
• Do not use batteries which have not been specied by the manufacturer, as this may cause
leakage or rupture. Damage caused by using batteries not specied by the manufacturer is
not covered under warranty.
• Do not charge the battery with an AC Adapter other than the one supplied by the
manufacturer, as this may cause damage to both the device and the battery.
• When discarding the batteries, dispose of them in a proper manner, according to the battery
manufacturer’s instructions and your local laws.
• Do not open or tamper with the device cover, as this will void your warranty.
• Do not press hard on this product, as it may cause damage to the screen or the internal
components.
• Do not use the device at gas or refueling stations, chemical plants, and places containing
explosives or ammable materials. The product should be placed away from heat sources
such as radiators, stoves, or other products (including ampliers) that produce heat.
• Do not strike, shake, or heat the device in a way which may cause battery leakage or rupture
and damage to the device.
• Use only a manufacturer-specied stylus. Do not scratch the screen or otherwise bring it into
contact with any hard objects (e.g. loose change in your pocket).
• Do not clean the screen with chemical detergents. Only use cloths specically designed for
cleaning liquid-crystal displays. Unplug the product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do
not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning, but NEVER use
water to clean the LCD screen.
Safety Information

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• Do not expose the device to prolonged direct sunlight, or leave the device in a humid
environment for extended periods of time, as this may cause damage to the device and
battery.
• Do not immerse the device in water. Never use the product in a wet location.
• The device may interfere with the navigation and/or communication systems on aircraft. The
use of the device on an aircraft is prohibited by laws in most countries.
• This product may cause medical equipment to malfunction. The use of this device is
forbidden in most hospitals and medical clinics.
• Always use hands-free devices, if you need to use the telephony services, while driving a
vehicle.
• Please turn down the volume before using headphones or other audio devices.
• Do not place the product on an unstable base.
• Do not push objects of any kind into cabinet slots or other openings in the device.
• The device should be operated from the type of power indicated on the marking label.
• If there are noticeable signs of overheating, unplug the device from the electrical outlet
immediately and refer servicing to an authorized service provider.
• WARNING: Do not remove or damage the warranty void label on the device, as this will void
your warranty.
• Nonionizing Radiation: This product should be operated only in the suggested typical
conditions to ensure good radiative performance and safety from interference. For safety
reasons, as with all other mobile radio-transmitting equipment, it is recommended that no
part of the human body be allowed to come too close to the antenna during operation of the
equipment.
• The availability of particular features and applications for the device may vary by the
model that you purchased. Please check with your dealer for details.

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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 | Overview09
1.1 Introduction 10
1.2 Installing Battery and MicroSD Card 12
1.3 Battery Information 14
1.4 Turning On/Off the Device 16
1.5 Calibrating the Device 16
1.6 Resetting the Device 16
Chapter 2 | Getting Started 17
2.1 Today Screen 18
2.2 Start Menu 20
2.3 Programs 21
2.4 Settings 23
2.5 Input Methods 24
2.6 Clock & Alarms 28
2.7 Personalizing the Device 29
2.8 Replacing the Battery 30
Chapter 3 | Synchronizing Information 31
3.1 Installing and Setting up ActiveSync or WMDC 32
3.2 Synchronizing Information 33
3.3 Synchronizing with Exchange Server 35
3.4 Synchronizing via Bluetooth 36
3.5 Synchronizing via Infrared 37

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Chapter 4 | Contacts and E-mails 38
4.1 Managing Contacts 39
4.2 Setting up E-mail Accounts 40
Chapter 5 | Basic Applications 45
5.1 Calendar 46
5.2 Notes 49
5.3 Tasks 51
5.4 Working with Ofce Mobile 53
Chapter 6 | Making Connections 55
6.1 Connection Center 56
6.2 Wi-Fi Data Connections 57
6.3 Bluetooth Connections 58
6.4 Infrared Connections 61
6.5 USB Connections 62

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Chapter 7 | Other Applications 64
7.1 Browsing the Internet 65
7.2 Windows Live Messenger 67
7.3 Window Media 69
7.4 GPS 71
7.5 Adding or Removing a Program 72
7.6 Setting Password and Hint 73
7.7 Using Task Manager 73
7.8 Backup/Restore 74
Appendix 76
A.1 Specications 77
A.2 Regulatory Notices 77

Chapter 1 | Overview

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1.1 Introduction
Hardware Overview
Notication LED2
Red: Low Power
Orange: Charging
Notication LED1
Green: Wi-Fi on
Blue: Bluetooth on
Soft Key
Speaker
Congurable Key *
QWERTY Keypad
Navigation Pad Belt Holder 2
Congurable Key *
Back Cover Latch
Soft Key
Belt Holder 1
Touch Screen
Stylus
OK
Back Cover
Start
* You can assign a specic program to a congurable key. Tap Start > Settings > Personal > Buttons, select one of
these congurable keys, and then assign a program to the selected key.
Congurable Key *

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Belt Holder 2
Stylus
Back Cover
Volume Up
Scan Key (PTL565S)
Congurable Key *
Reset
Stylus
Volume Down
Scan Key (PTL565S)
IrDA Port (PTL565E)
Barcode Scanner (PTL565S)
Card Slot
Earphone Jack
Power
18pin IO Connector
NOTE The availability of particular features and applications for the device may vary by the model that you
purchased. Please check with your dealer for details.

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Accessories
The product package includes:
•AC Adapter
•USB Cable
•Battery
•Stylus
•Getting Started Disc
•Quick Start Guide
•Warranty Card
•Microsoft License Card
1.2 Installing Battery and MicroSD Card
Installing Battery
1. Hold the back cover lock latch and then slide the back cover as shown.
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2. Align the gold contacts of the battery with the corresponding conductors on the
device, and then push the battery into place.
3. Push the battery latch on the back of the device upwards to lock the battery.
4. Close the cover making sure that it is securely in place.
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Installing MicroSD Card
Use a certied MicroSD card in this slot to expand the device’s storage memory. To
install a MicroSD card, do the following:
1. Lift the cover of the MicroSD card slot on the side of the device.
2. Insert a compatible memory card in the MicroSD card slot. Make sure that the logo
side of the card is facing down.
3. Push the card in until it clicks and locks into place.
4. Close the cover and make sure that it is securely in place.
1.3 Battery Information
Battery performance depends on many factors, including your wireless service
provider’s network conguration, signal strength, the temperature of the environment
in which you are operating the device, the features and settings you select and use,
items attached to the device’s connecting ports, and your voice, data, and other pro-
gram usage patterns. (Factors such as signal strength and voice usage patterns only
apply to devices equipped with phone capabilities.)

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Charge time (average):
•Charge by AC adaptor: 4 hours
•Charge by USB port: 6 hours
Optimizing Power Performance
You can set your display and backlight settings to time out after a short time in order
to conserve the battery life.
•To change display settings, tap Start > Settings > Power > Advanced tab, and
then adjust the settings.
•To change backlight settings, Tap Start > Settings > System > Backlight. On the
Battery Power tab and/or the External Power tab, adjust the settings.
NOTE In addition to changing display and backlight settings, you can do the following to make the battery last
longer: (1) Turn off Wi-Fi. (2) Turn off Bluetooth.
Charging the Battery
1. To charge the battery, make sure the battery is sitting in the battery slot correctly.
2. Do one of the following steps:
• Connect the device to the AC adapter and plug the AC adapter into a power
outlet.
• Connect the device to a PC with the USB cable (supplied with the device).
NOTE To charge the device with a USB cable, you must connect the device to a functioning USB port on a PC
that is powered on.

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1.4 Turning On/Off the Device
•When the device is off: press the Power key to turn on the device.
•When the device is turned on: press the Power key to switch the device into sleep mode.
•When the device is in sleep mode: press the Power key to wake up the device.
•To turn off the device completely, press and hold the Power key for a few seconds, and
then tap Yes to conrm turning off the device.
1.5 Calibrating the Device
Calibrating the device ensures that the screen will correctly respond to your stylus and
ngers. When you turn on the device for the rst time, you will be asked to calibrate the
device. If you would like to re-calibrate the device, follow the steps below:
1. Tap Start > Settings > System > Screen.
2. Tap the Align Screen button and then follow the on-screen instructions.
1.6 Resetting the Device
Soft Reset
If the device is not performing properly, such as running slower than normal, you can soft
reset it to shut down all active programs and restart the device.
To perform a soft reset, use the stylus tip to press the Reset button located at the side of
the device.
Factory Reset
It is suggested to perform a hard reset only if a soft reset does not work. The device will
be restored to its default settings after having a factory reset. To perform a hard reset,
tap Start > Settings > System > Factory Reset, and then follow the instructions on the
screen.
Please remember to backup any additional installed programs and user data before
performing a factory reset; otherwise, all of them on the device will be lost.

Chapter 2 | Getting Started

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2.1 Today Screen
The Today screen is usually the rst screen that appears when you turn on the device
for the rst time each day. It displays a summary of relevant information, shows you
the system status and contains a list of shortcuts to programs.
Changing Today Screen Items
To change the items shown in the Today screen, tap Start > Settings > Today >
Items tab, then select the check boxes next to the items that you want to show in the
Today screen. Tap Move Up or Move Down if you want to change their sequence.
Selecting Theme and Background Image
You can change the theme and background image for your Today screen display.
1. Tap Start > Settings > Today.
2. Select a preferred theme.
3. Select the Use this picture as the background check box and tap Browse to view
a list of your picture les.
Start Menu
Program Shortcuts
Notication Icons
Soft Key Labels

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4. In Folder, select the folder that contains the picture you want to use.
5. In Type, select the le type of the picture.
6. Tap the le name of the picture you want to use.
7. Tap OK when nished.
Locking the Device
Locking the device turns off the functionality of touch screen and hardware keys.
This is a helpful feature for preventing accidental key presses.
•To lock the device, tap Start and then tap Lock on the bottom bar.
Unlocking the Device
To unlock the device, do the following steps:
1. Tap Unlock on the bottom bar of the Today screen.
2. Press FN and * to unlock the device, or tap the Unlock button on the screen.
Notication Icons
Notication icons appear at the title bar on the screen. The following table lists
common status indicators and their meanings.
Status Bar
Softkeys

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Battery full Ringer on
Low battery Ringer off
Battery alert Ringer in vibration mode
Extremely low battery Bluetooth
Battery charging Bluetooth headset detected
Alarm Wi-Fi connection in progress
Data Connection is active Synchronization in progress
Connection is not active Synchronization error
2.2 Start Menu
The Start menu is accessible by tapping the Start icon at the top left of the screen or
pressing the hardware Start key on the device. You can open all applications on the
device from here.
To open a program, tap its icon; to view additional program icons, sweep the screen
upwards or downwards to scroll and view.
Status Bar
Softkeys