Pharos Traveler 117 User manual

user manual
Pharos Traveler 117

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Please read the following information carefully before you start using the Pharos Traveler 117
to avoid any damage caused by improper usage:
• The device is not charged when you take it out of the box. The battery should be charged for
at least 8 hours before rst use. Do not remove the battery while charging.
• Do not service any 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 unspecied AC charger, as this may cause damage to both
the device and the battery.
• Do not leave the AC charger in places where the temperature may be lower than -20°C(-4°F)
or higher than 70°C(158°F) as this may damage the AC charger.
• When discarding the batteries, dispose of them in a proper manner, according to the battery
manufacturer’s instructions and your local laws.
• Power off the device and remove the battery before inserting SIM card. Make sure the SIM
card snaps correctly into the SIM socket.
• 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).
Important Precautions

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• 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.
• 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.
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.

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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 | Overview09
1.1 Introduction 10
1.2 Introduction cont. 12
1.3 Installing SIM Card, Battery and Micro SD Card 13
1.4 Battery Information 17
Chapter 2 | Basic Operations19
2.1 Getting Started 20
2.2 Ostia Button 20
2.3 Today Screen Components 21
2.4 Start Menu 22
2.5 Programs, Settings and Icons 23
2.6Input Methods 26
Chapter 3 | Synchronizing Information 29
3.1 Installing and Setting up ActiveSync 30
3.2 Installing and Setting up WMDC 31
3.3 Synchronizing Information 31
3.4 Changing Settings for an Information Type 32
3.5 Synchronizing with Exchange Server 33
3.6 Synchronizing via Bluetooth 34

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Chapter 4 | Phone 35
4.1 Making a call 36
4.2 Conguring the Phone 39
4.3 Voice Call In-Call Options 41
4.4 Video Call In-Call Options 43
Chapter 5 | Contacts & Messaging 45
5.1 Using Contacts 46
5.2 Text Messaging 48
5.3 Multimedia Messaging Service 49
5.4 E-mail 51
5.5 Using SIM Manager 54
Chapter 6 | Basic Applications 56
6.1 Using Calendar 57
6.2 Using Notes 59
6.3 Using Tasks 61
Chapter 7 | Connecting to the Internet 63
7.1 Setting up Internet connections 64
7.2 Using a Wi-Fi Connection 67
7.3 Using Wireless Manager 69
7.4 Using Internet Explorer Mobile 70

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Chapter 8 | Transferring Files To and From the device 73
8.1 Using ActiveSync 74
8.2 Transferring from Memory Cards 75
8.3 Using Bluetooth 75
Chapter 9 | Other Applications 78
9.1 Windows Live Messenger 79
9.2 JETCET PDF5 81
9.3 Windows Media 82
9.4 MIDlet Manager 84
9.5 Phone Prole 84
9.6 GPS 85
9.7 Internet Sharing 87
9.8 Backup/Restore 88
Chapter 10 | Camera 89
10.1 Overview 90
10.2 Taking a picture 90
10.3 Taking a video 91
10.4 Settings and Options 91
10.5 Pictures and Videos 92
Appendix 93
A.1 Specications 94
A.2 Regulatory Notices 96
A.3 PC Requirement to Run ActiveSync 4.5 101

Chapter 1 | Overview

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Camera Button*: Press to launch the Live Search; press and hold to launch the camera.
Volume up: Press to turn up the volume.
Volume down: Press to turn down the volume.
Ostia Button*: Press to launch the Ostia program; press and hold to launch the Voice Recorder.
Power slider: Slide the button to the right and hold to turn on; slide the button to the left to lock, slide the button to the right
to turn off the back light.
Forward facing camera: Use this camera for video calling.
Notication LED: Indicates notication, GPS and Bluetooth status. The blue light ashed when either Bluetooth and GPS is
on or when notications exist for messages, missed calls or reminder.
Telephone receiver: Speaker for listening to phone calls.
Battery/GSM LED: Indicates battery/GSM status. LED displays solid red or green light when the battery is under charge or
the battery is fully charged. Green light ashes when GSM/UMTS is on.
Touch screen: 2.8-inch TFT LCD touch screen display.
START: Press to pull down the Start menu.
OK: Press to perform OK/Close.
TALK: Press to activate the dialer and to initiate a call.
Jog ball: Scroll up, down, left or right to navigate; press to select.
END/HOME: Press to end a call or return to the Today screen.
Mini-USB Cable Connector.
Back cover lock.
Microphone.
Reset: Using the stylus, press to soft reset the device. Be sure to switch the device into sleep mode before resetting the
device, otherwise unsaved data or settings may be lost.
2.5mm Headphone TV out.
MicroSD Card Slot.
Stylus.
Self-Portrait mirror.
Main camera.
Speaker.
Back cover.
1.1 Introduction
Hardware Overview
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AC Charger Stereo Headset
USB Cable
Battery
1.2 Introduction cont.
What’s in the Box

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1.3 Installing SIM Card, Battery and Micro SD Card
Installing the SIM Card and Battery
If you want to use the telephone features of the device, you must install
a valid SIM card.
Unlock and remove the battery cover.
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Place the SIM card with the gold contact facing down.
Reinsert the battery. Push the opposite end of the battery until it snaps into place.

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Replace the back cover and lock.
NOTE: The device is supplied with a rechargeable Li-ion polymer battery. This battery is supplied
completely discharged and should be charged for at least 8 hours before rst use. Please follow
the normal turn-off procedure to remove the battery; otherwise unsaved data may be lost.
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Installing a MicroSD Card
Use a certied MicroSD card in this slot to expand the device’s storage memory
(SDHC supported). To install the MicroSD card, do the following:
1. Unlock and remove the back cover.
2. Remove the media card slot cover.
3. With the device facing down (as the diagram shown above), insert the media card
into the slot logo side up.
To remove the MicroSD card, gently press in on the card to eject.
NOTE: Inserting the MicroSD card in the wrong direction by force can cause damage to the card
and the card slot.

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1.4 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 operate your phone, the features and settings you select and use, items
attached to your phone’s connecting ports, and your voice, data, and other program
usage patterns.
Battery life estimates (approximations subject to network conditions):
• 2G talk time: up to 7.5 hours
• 3G talk time: up to 5 hours
•Standby time: 200 hours
Charge Time (average):
•Charge by AC charger: 3 hours
•Charge by USB bus: 5 hours
Reducing Risk of Fire or Burns
•Do not attempt to open, disassemble or service the battery pack.
•Do not crush or puncture the battery, short the external contacts
or dispose of in re or water.
•Do not expose to temperatures above 45oC (113oF) or below -10oC (14oF).
•Replace only with the battery pack designated for this product.
•Recycle or dispose of used batteries as stipulated by local regulation and in a
manner that respects the environment.

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Checking the Battery Power
Select Start > Settings > System tab > Power.
Optimizing Power Performance
Select Start >Settings >System tab > Power >
Advanced and then adjust settings.
Saving the Battery Power
Select Start >Settings >System tab > Power > Phone
and then choose to turn off the backlight while you are
having a phone call.
Managing a Low Battery
When the low-battery warning appears, do the following:
1. Turn off Bluetooth and/or WiFi if they are
currently enabled.
2. Immediately save your current data.
3. Plug in or turn off the device.
4. Close applications no longer in use.
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:
a) Connect the device to the AC charger and plug the AC charger into a power outlet.
b) Connect the device to a PC with the USB cable (supplied with the device).
NOTE: To charge the device with the USB cable, you must connect the device
to a functioning USB port on a PC that is powered on.
IMPORTANT: For safety reasons, charging will not occur at temperatures
below 0˚C/32˚F or above 40˚C/104˚F.

Chapter 2 | Basic Operations

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2.1 Getting Started
Turning the Device On/Off
a) When the device is off: push the power slider at the top of the device to
the right to turn on the device.
b) When the device is turned on: push the power slider to the right to switch the
device into sleep mode. You can still receive phone calls and messages when
the device is in sleep mode.
c) When the device is in sleep mode: push the power slider to the right.
d) To power off the device completely, push the power slider to the right and hold
for 3 seconds and the system will ask you to conrm before powering off the
device.
Calibrating the device
Calibrating the device ensures that the screen will correctly respond to your stylus.
When you turn on the device for the rst of time, you will be asked to calibrate the
device. If you would like to re-calibrate the device, follow the steps below:
1. Select Start > Settings > System tab > Screen.
2. Select the Align Screen button and follow the on-screen instructions.
2.2 Ostia Button
Press this button can launch Ostia. Pharos’ award-winning
Ostia Smart Navigator software is a full-featured GPS-ready
navigation software for Windows Mobile-based. It offers
real-time GPS tracking, point A-to-point B routing, automatic
voice-guided driving directions, turn-by-turn visual and text
directions, automatic re-route, address, intersection, and
points of interest location search, multi-stop routing, and more.
(Maps are not included.)
Status
LOstia Button
Soft-