Pharos 585 User manual

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Pharos 585
User manual

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Safety Information
Please read the following information carefully before you start using the Pharos 585 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 first 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 specified by the manufacturer, as this may cause leakage or rupture.
Damage caused by using batteries not specified 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 flammable
materials. The product should be placed away from heat sources such as radiators, stoves, or other products
(including amplifiers) 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-specified 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 specifically 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.
•Do not immerse the device in water.
•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.
• Non-ionizing 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 antenna(s) used for this transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna
or transmitter.

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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 | Overview 6
1.1 Introduction 7
1.2 Installing Battery and Micro-SD Card 8
1.3 Battery Information 8
1.4 Turning On/Off the Device 10
1.5 Calibrating the Device 10
1.6 Resetting the Device 10
Chapter 2 | Getting Started 11
2.1 Today Screen 12
2.2 Start Menu 13
2.3 Programs 14
2.4 Settings 16
2.5 Input Methods 16
2.6 Clock & Alarms 17
2.7 Personalizing the Device 17
Chapter 3 | Synchronizing Information 19
3.1 Installing and Setting up ActiveSync or WMDC 20
3.2 Synchronizing Information 20
3.3 Synchronizing with Exchange Server 21
3.4 Synchronizing via Bluetooth 21

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Chapter 4 | Contacts and E-mails 23
4.1 Managing Contacts 24
4.2 Setting up E-mail Accounts 25
Chapter 5 | Basic Applications 27
5.1 Calendar 28
5.2 Notes 29
5.3 Tasks 30
5.4 Working with Office Mobile 32
5.5 Internet Sharing 33
5.6 Barometer 33
5.7 Compass 34
Chapter 6 | Making Connections 37
6.1 Connection Center 38
6.2 Wi-Fi Data Connections 38
6.3 GPRS Connections 39
6.4 Bluetooth Connections 39
6.5 USB Connections 41
Chapter 7| Phone 42
7.1 Making a call 43
7.2 Receiving/rejecting a call 44
7.3 End a call 45
7.4 Check for missed call 45
Chapter 8| Other Applications 46
8.1 Browsing the Internet 47
8.2 Windows Live Messenger 48
8.3 Windows Media 48
8.4 GPS 49
8.5 Adding or Removing a Program 50
8.6 Setting Password and Hint 50
8.7 Using Task Manager 50
Chapter 9| Camera 51
9.1 Overview 52
9.1.2 Taking a Picture 52
9.1.3 Taking a Video 52
9.2 Settings and Options 53
9.2.1 Picture Settings 53
9.2.2 Brightness 53
9.2.3 Resolution 54
9.2.4 Zoom 54
9.2.5 White Balance 55
9.2.6 Save Location 55

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Appendix
A1. Specifications 57
A2. Regulatory Notices 57

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Chapter 1 | Overview

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1.1 Introduction
Hardware Overview

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1.2 Installing Battery and Micro-SD Card
Installing Battery
1. Rotate the back cover knob to the un-lock position (see Picture 1) and then remove the battery cover.
Picture 1
2. There are 2 card slots at the top side of battery compartment, the SD Card slot is located on the left side and
the SIM Card slot is located on the right side. Insert corresponding card into the slots according to Picture
2.
Picture 2
3. Insert the battery into the battery compartment. Replace the battery cover. Rotate the knob to the lock
position, to lock the battery.
1.3 Battery Information
Battery performance depends on many factors, including your wireless provider’s network configuration, 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 program usage
patterns. (Factors such as signal strength and voice usage patterns only apply to the devices equipped with phone
capabilities).
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 on Start > Settings > System > Power > Advanced tab, and then adjust the
settings.
• To change backlight settings, tap on the Start > Settings > System > Backlight. On the Battery Supply tab
and/or the External Power tab, adjust the settings.
• Disabling Wi-Fi and Bluetooth radios when not in use will also help to preserve battery power.

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Charging the Battery
1. Insert the battery into Pharos 585
2. Do one of the following steps:
•Connect the device to a power outlet using the AC adapter.
•Connect the device to a PC with the USB Cable
3. When charging normally the top right corner will display charging status.
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.
Charge time (average):
•Charge by AC adapter: 4 hours
•Charge by USB port: 6 hours

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1.4 Turning On/Off the Device
• When the device is powered off, press and hold the Power key for 3~5 seconds 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 click Yes to confirm
turning off the device.
1.5 Calibrating the Device
Calibrating the device ensures that the screen will correctly respond to your stylus and fingers. If you would like to
re-calibrate the device, follow the steps below:
1. Tap on Start > Settings > System > Screen.
2. Tap the Align Screen button and then follow the on-screen instructions to calibrate the device.
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 back side of the device (near USB
slot)
Factory Reset
It is suggested to perform a factory reset only if a soft reset does not work. The device will be restored to its default
settings after having a factory reset performed. To perform a factory reset, tap on 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 the data on the device will be lost.

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Chapter 2 | Getting Started

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2.1 Today Screen
The Today screen is usually the first screen that appears when you turn on the device for the first 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 on Start > Settings > Home > 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 on Start > Settings > Home >Appearance
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 files.

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4. In Folder, select the folder that contains the picture you want to use.
5. In Type, select the file type of the picture.
6. Tap on the file name of the picture you want to use.
7. Tap on OK when finished.
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 on Start and then tap on the Lock icon which is located on the bottom bar.
Unlocking the Device
To unlock the device, do the following steps:
1. Wake up the device if it is under sleep mode.
2. Slide the Unlock icon to left or right side of the screen, then the Device is unlocked.
Notification Icons
Notification icons appear at the title bar on the screen. The following table lists common status indicators and their
meanings.
2.2 Start Menu
The Start menu is accessible by tapping the Start icon located on the bottom left side of the screen or by 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
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Moving a Program
On the Start menu, you can move your favorite programs, including programs in submenus, to the top of the list.
The selected program will be moved to the upper-left position and existing item will be moved to the right, one
space.
1. Tap and hold the icon you want to move.
2. Slide the icon to the position you would like to put it at.
To return a program to its original location, tap and hold it and then slide it to its previous place.
2.3 Programs
The following table lists icons of programs that are already installed on the device.
Programs in the Start Menu

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2.4 Settings
You can change the device’s settings to suit the way you work. Tap Start > Settings to view all available settings.
2.5 Input Methods
The device offers one text input method: Keyboard method. This method is only available on screens where you can
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Keyboard
You can enter text and numbers by tapping on the keyboard displayed on the screen.
1. In a program, tap the keyboard icon ( ) at the bottom of the screen.
2. Enter text and numbers by tapping keys on the on-screen keyboard or do any of the following:
-Select “123” on the keyboard to enter symbols and numbers.
-Select “CAP” on the keyboard to enter capital letters constantly.
- Select “Shift” on the keyboard to enter a single capital letter.
2.6 Clock & Alarms
Setting and Date and Time
1. Tap on Start > Settings > Clock & Alarms.
2. On the Time tab, select the correct time zone and set the date and time.
Setting an Alarm
1. Tap on Start > Settings > Clock & Alarms > Alarm tab.
2. Enable an alarm by selecting the check box in front of it.
3. Tap on <Description> and then enter a name for this alarm.
4. Tap on Sound to specify the sound and the type for this alarm.
5. Tap the desired days(s) of the week for the alarm.
6. Tap the time to set the time for the alarm.
2.7 Personalizing the Device
Sound & Notifications
You can enable sounds for events, notifications, screen taps, and hardware buttons; and specify the ring type and
ring tone for an event.
1. Tap on Start > Settings > Sounds & Notifications.
2. On the Sound tab, select the item which you want to enable a sound for.
3. On the Notification tab, select an event ant then specify the ring type and ring tone for it.
Owner Information
You can enter personal information and notes on the device.
1. Tap on Start > Settings > Personal > Owner Information.
2. On the Identification tab, enter your personal information.
3. Tap OK.
NOTE If you can see owner information show on the Today screen, you can open and edit the information directly by tapping that section of the screen.
Changing Regional and Language Settings
1. Tap on Start > Settings > System > Regional Settings.

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2. On the Region tab select your region. You can see the default style for displaying numbers, currency, dates, and
times are changed according to your selection.
3. To change other settings, tap a tab and make the changes you want.
4. Tap OK.

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Chapter 3 | Synchronizing Information

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ActiveSync and Window Mobile Device Center (WMDC) synchronize information on the device with information
on your PC, Exchanger server, a mobile operator/Internet service, or a Windows Live Hotmail account. (ActiveSync
works on computers that have the Windows XP operating systems while WMDC works on computers that have
Windows Vista or Windows 7.) With ActiveSync or WMDC, you can access your music, photos, contacts, and e-
mail no matter where you are.
3.1 Installing and Setting up ActiveSync or WMDC
Before you can sync, you have to install and set up the synchronization software on your computer.
If you use Windows XP or earlier versions of Windows:
1. Install ActiveSync on your computer
2. After setup completes, connect the device to your computer through a USB cable, the Synchronization Setup
Wizard will automatically start.
3. Follow the instruction on the screen to complete the wizard.
4. If you have an Exchange Server e-mail account, enter your server address and logon information. If you don’t
have an Exchange account, the wizard will go directly to the Synchronization Option page. (If you want to set
up the account later, see Section 3.3)
5. On the Synchronization Option page, select the information that you want to sync, and then click Next.
6. Click Finish.
If you use Windows Vista or Windows 7:
The Windows Vista and Windows 7 operating systems include the basic WMDC application partially installed, you
can fully install WMDC on your computer.
1. Install Windows Mobile Device Center (WMDC) on your computer
2. Connect the device to your computer through a USB cable, WMDC will start automatically.
3. On your computer, click Set up your device.
4. Select the information that you want to sync, and then click Next.
5. Enter a name for the device, and clear the check box if you don’t want a shortcut for WMDC on your computer.
6. Click Set up. WMDC will sync the selected information automatically.
NOTE To set up ActiveSync or WMDC to sync e-mail, contacts, and calendar information to your device, you need to have Microsoft Outlook
2002, Outlook 2003, or Office Outlook 2007 installed on your PC.
3.2 Synchronizing Information
Starting and Stopping Synchronization Manually
From the device:
1. Tap on Start > ActiveSync, and then tap Sync.
2. To stop synchronizing, tap Stop.
From your computer:
1. Connect the device to your computer, and then do one of the following:
• If you use Windows XP or earlier, ActiveSync will open on your computer automatically. Click Sync on the
ActiveSync screen. • If you use Windows Vista or Windows 7, click Start > All Programs > Windows
Mobile Device Center, and then click Sync.