Pharos Traveler 137E User manual

user manual
Pharos Traveler 137

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Please read the following information carefully before you start using the Pharos Traveler 137
to avoid any damage caused by improper usage:
• 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 Adapter, 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.
• 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).
• 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.
Important Precautions

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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.
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 Today Screen Components 21
2.3 Start Menu 22
2.4 Programs, Settings and Icons 23
2.5 Input 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 Player 82
9.4 JBlend 84
9.5 Prole Manager 84
9.6 GPS 85
9.7 Internet Sharing 87
9.8 FM Radio 88
9.9 Backup/Restore 89
Chapter 10 | Camera 89
10.1 Overview 91
10.2 Taking a picture 92
10.3 Taking a video 92
10.4 Settings and Options 93
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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Mini-USB cable & headphone connector & Charger connector.
Power. Press to turn on the device.
Reset. With 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.
Stylus.
Forward facing camera. Use this camera for video calling.
Telephone receiver. Speaker for listening to phone calls.
Indication LED. Indicates status of Battery (priority one), notication (priority two), GPS (priority three), Bluetooth (priority
four) and GSM (priority ve). The LED displays solid red or green light when the battery is under charging or full charged.
The blue light ashes on every three seconds when there is a notication; the blue light ashes on every ve seconds or 10
seconds when the GPS or the Bluetooth is on.The green light ashes on every ve seconds when the GSM/UMTS service
is available. The green light ashes on every 10 seconds when there is no signal from your operator; however, you can still
make emergency calls through other operators if available.
Touch screen. 3.5-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.
Navigation Wheel & Select: Scroll up, down, left or right to navigate; press to select.
OK: Press to perform OK/Close.
END/HOME: Press to end a call or return to the Today screen.
Microphone.
Volume up. Press to turn up the volume.
Volume down. Press to turn down the volume.
Camera key*. Press to launch the camera.
Main camera.
Speaker.
Back cover.
1.1 Introduction
Hardware Overview
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AC Adapter
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.
Push either of the protrusions on the left or right side of the device upwards and lift
the back cover.

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Lift the battery up in the direction as shown. (To lift the battery easier, at the seam
between the upper-right corner of the battery and its compartment, use your nger or
ngernails to pry up the battery.)
Slide the SIM card into the SIM card slot with its gold contacts facing down.

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Align the gold contacts of the battery with the corresponding conductors on the
device, then gently push the battery into place.
Press the back cover down as shown until it clicks into place.
NOTE: The device is supplied with a rechargeable Li-ion battery. This battery is supplied partially
or rarely charged. It's recommended to fully charge the battery 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. Remove the back cover.
2. With the device facing down, insert the media card into the slot logo side up.
To remove the MicroSD card, slide it out from the card slot.
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):
• Talk time: up to 8 hours and 40 mintues (2G); up to 6 hours and 30 mintues (3G)
•Standby time: up to 189 hours (2G); up to 217 hours (3G)
Charge Time (average):
•Charge by AC adapter: one hour and 40 minutes
•Charge by USB bus: 4 hours and 30 minutes
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 60oC (140oF) 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.
Managing a Low Battery
When the low-battery warning appears, do the following:
1. Turn off Bluetooth and/or Wi-Fi if they are currently
enabled.
2. Select Start > Settings > Phone > Band tab, choose to
use 2G or 3G only.
3. Immediately save your current data.
4. Plug in or turn off the device.
5. 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 adapter and plug the AC adapter 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.

Chapter 2 | Basic Operations

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2.1 Getting Started
Turning the Device On/Off
a) When the device is off: press the Power button to turn on the device.
b) When the device is turned on: press the Power button to switch the
device into sleep mode. You can still receive phone calls and messages when
the device is in sleep mode. (When there is an incoming call, device will wake up
automatically; when there is a new message, the LED will display blue blinks.)
c) When the device is in sleep mode: press the Power button to wake up the device.
d) To power off the device completely, press and hold the Power button 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.
Resetting the Device
If the device is performing abnormally, you can soft reset it to shut down all active
programs and then restart the device. Use the stylus to press the Reset button
located at the top side of the device to perform a soft reset.
Moreover, the device can be restored to its default settings after having a hard
reset. Select Start > System tab > Factory Reset, then follow the instruction on
the screen. It is suggested to perform a hard reset only if a soft reset does not work.
Please remember to backup any additional installed programs and user data before
performing a hard reset; otherwise, all of them on the device will be lost.