Pharos Traveler 127 User manual

user manual
Pharos Traveler 127

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Please read the following information carefully before you start using the Pharos Traveler
127 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 | Overview 9
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 Operations 19
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
2.6 Input Methods 26
Chapter 3 | Synchronizing Information 31
3.1 Installing and Setting up ActiveSync 32
3.2 Installing and Setting up WMDC 33
3.3 Synchronizing Information 33
3.4 Changing Settings for an Information Type 34
3.5 Synchronizing with Exchange Server 35
3.6 Synchronizing via Bluetooth 36

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Chapter 4 | Phone 37
4.1 Making a call 38
4.2 Conguring the Phone 41
4.3 Voice Call In-Call Options 43
4.4 Video Call In-Call Options 45
Chapter 5 | Contacts & Messaging 47
5.1 Using Contacts 48
5.2 Text Messaging 50
5.3 Multimedia Messaging Service 51
5.4 E-mail 53
5.5 Using SIM Manager 56
Chapter 6 | Basic Applications 58
6.1 Using Calendar 59
6.2 Using Notes 61
6.3 Using Tasks 63
Chapter 7 | Connecting to the Internet 65
7.1 Setting up Internet connections 66
7.2 Using a Wi-Fi Connection 69
7.3 Using Wireless Manager 71
7.4 Using Internet Explorer Mobile 72

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Chapter 8 | Transferring Files to and From the Device 75
8.1 Using ActiveSync and Windows Mobile Device Center 76
8.2 Transferring from Memory Cards 76
8.3 Using Bluetooth 77
Chapter 9 | Other Applications 80
9.1 Windows Live Messenger 81
9.2 JETCET PDF5 83
9.3 Windows Media 84
9.4 MIDlet Manager 86
9.5 Phone Prole 86
9.6 GPS 88
9.7 Internet Sharing 90
9.8 Backup/Restore 91
Chapter 10 | Camera 92
10.1 Overview 93
10.2 Taking a picture 93
10.3 Taking a video 94
10.4 Settings and Options 94
10.5 Pictures and Videos 95
Appendix 96
A.1 Specications 97
A.2 Regulatory Notices 99
A.3 PC Requirement to Run ActiveSync 4.5 104

Chapter 1 | Overview

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Volume Up: Press to turn up the volume.
Volume Down: Press to turn down the volume.
Record *: Press and hold to record a voice note.
MicroSD Card Slot.
Power Slider: Slide to the left to lock; Slide to the right and hold to power on and off. Slide to the right to turn off the
backlight.
2.5mm Headphone Jack TV out.
Stylus.
Forward Facing Camera: Use this camera for video calling.
Telephone Receiver: Speaker for listening to phone calls.
Indication LED: Indicates notication/battery/GSM/Bluetooth/GPS status. The blue light ashes when either Bluetooth and
GPS is on or when notications exist for messages, missed calls or reminders. 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: 2.46-inch TFT LCD touch screen display.
TALK: Press to activate the dialer and to initiate a call.
START:Press to pull down the start menu.
Track Ball: Scroll up, down, left or right to navigate; press to select.
OK:Press to make a selection or OK to a menu.
END/HOME: Press to end a call or return to the Today screen.
QWERTY Keypad.
Microphone.
Mini-USB Cable Connector.
Back Cover Lock.
Ostia Button *: Press to launch the Ostia program.
OK Button *: Press to perform OK/Close.
Camera Button*: Press to launch the Live Search; press and hold to launch the camera.
Reset Button: 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.
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.
NOTE: When removing the SIM card, pull out the SIM card tray, then remove the SIM card.
Reinsert the battery. Push the opposite end of the battery until it snaps into place.

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Replace the back cover. Press the back cover until it snaps into place.
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 up (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 inserted 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.(The USB port is intended for use with a certied Limited
Power Source).
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: slide and hold the power slider to the right to turn on the
device.
b) When the device is turned on: slide 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: slide the power slider to the right to turn activate
the display.
d) To power off the device completely, slide 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.)
Ostia Button