Pharos Traveler 619 User manual

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Contents
Chapter 1. Getting To Know Your Device 9
1.1 Introducing your Device 10
1.2 Installing SIM Card and Battery 18
1.3 Battery Information 19
Chapter 2. Basic Operations 21
2.1 Getting Started 22
2.2 Input Methods 25
2.3 Today Screen Components 28
2.4 The Start Menu 30
Chapter 3. Synchronizing Information 35
3.1 Installing and Setting up ActiveSync 36
3.2 Installing and Setting up WMDC 37
3.3 Synchronizing Information 37
3.4 Changing Settings for an Information Type 38
3.5 Synchronizing with Exchange Server 39
3.6 Synchronizing via Infrared and Bluetooth 40

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Aapter 4. Phone Features 41
4.1 Making a Call 42
4.2 Configuring the Phone 48
4.3 In-Call Options 52
4.4 Blocking Unwanted Phone Calls 54
Chapter 5. Contacts & Messaging 57
5.1 Using Contacts 58
5.2 Using SIM Manager 62
5.3 Text Messaging 64
5.4 Multimedia Messaging Service 66
5.5 E-mail 69
5.6 Changing Messaging Account Options 73
Chapter 6. Basic Applications 75
6.1 Using Calendar 76
6.2 Using Notes 83
6.3 Using Tasks 89

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Chapter 7. Connecting to the Internet95
7.1 Setting up Internet connections 96
7.2 Using Internet Explorer Mobile 102
7.3 Using Wireless Manager 108
7.4 Using a Wi-Fi Connection 110
Chapter 8. Transferring Files To and From Your Device 117
8.1 Using ActiveSync 118
8.2 Transferring from Memory Cards 119
8.3 Using Infrared 120
8.4 Using Bluetooth 123
Chapter 9. Other Applications 129
9.1 Windows Live Messenger 130
9.2 ClearVue PDF 134
9.3 Backing up/Recovering 136
9.4 Windows Media 137
9.5 Office Mobile 139
9.6 Profile 143
9.7 Setting up GPS 145

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Chapter 10. Using the Camera 147
10.1 Using the Camera 148
10.2 Taking a Photo 151
10.3 Record View 155
10.4 Managing Captured Videos/Images 157
10.5 Camera Settings 160
Appendix 163
A.1 Regulatory Notices 164
A.2 PC Requirement to Run ActiveSync 4.5 171
A.3 Troubleshooting 172
A.4 Specifications 177

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Copyright © 2008 Pharos All Rights Reserved.
No part of this manual, including the product and software described in it, may be reproduced,
transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form, by
any means, without prior written permission from Pharos.
Pharos provides this publication "as is" without warranty of any kind. This information could include
technical inaccuracies or typographical errors. Pharos may make improvements and/or changes in the
product. Information and specifications contained in this document are subject to change at any time
without notice.
The information contained in this document does not affect or change the product specifications or
warranties. Pharos is not liable for any damages resulting from the use of this product.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Please read the following information carefully before you start using the Pharos Traveler 619 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 first use. Do not remove the battery while
charging.
•Do not use batteries which have not been specified by the manufacturer, as this may
cause leakage or rupture.
•Do not charge the battery with an unspecified AC charger, as this may cause damage
to both the device and the battery.

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•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 a SIM card. Make sure
the SIM card snaps correctly into the SIM socket.
•Do not open or tamper with the device cover, as it will void your warranty.
•Do not press hard on this product, as this may cause damage to the screen or the
internal components.
•Do not use the device at gas or refuelling stations, chemical plants, and places
containing explosives or flammable materials.
•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.
•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.
•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.
•Always use hands-free devices if you need to use the telephony services while driving
a vehicle.

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Interference with Medical Equipment Functions
This product may cause medical equipment to malfunction. The use of this device is forbidden in most
hospitals and medical clinics.
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..
Trademark Information
Microsoft, MS-DOS, Windows, Windows NT, Windows Server, Windows Mobile, ActiveSync, Excel,
Internet Explorer, Windows Live Messenger, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word are either registered
trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

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Chapter 1.
Getting To Know Your Device
1.1 Introducing your Device
1.2 Installing SIM Card and Battery
1.3 Battery Information

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1.1 Introducing your Device
Accessories
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A AC charger Recharges the device battery.
B Stereo Headset Allows you to make hands-free calls.
C USB Cable Connects the device to a Windows PC.
D Getting Started CD Windows MobileTM Getting Started Disc.
E Quick Start Guide Provides instructions and help for using the
device.
FStylus For writing, drawing, or making selections on
the device touch-screen.
G Pouch Protects the device while being carried around.
H Battery Rechargeable Li-ion polymer battery.

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1 CAMERA button * Press to launch the camera application.
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Scroll wheel
Scroll up/down to move through menus and Programs; a short press will launch a
selected item or application.
During a call, scroll up/down to adjust the volume. Speaker volume of incoming calls
can be muted by scrolling the wheel all the way down.
When using the Windows Media scroll up/down to adjust the volume or hold in the
scroll wheel to activate the main volume control.
In camera mode, scroll up/down to zoom in and zoom out in camera preview and
playback.
3 Mini-SD card slot Insert a mini-SD card to expand device memory.
4Program button A* Short press to carry out OK/Close functions; hold down to launch the Voice Recorder.
5Program button B* Short press to launch the Wireless Manager; hold down to open GPS Test application.
6 IrDA port Beam files and information to and from other compatible devices through infrared.
7POWER Press POWER to turn the device on or off.
8 Stylus Write, draw, or make selections on the device touch-screen.
9 Bluetooth/notification
LED
Indicates Bluetooth/notification status. The blue light flashes every 3 seconds when
Bluetooth is active or when notifications exist for messages, reminders etc.
10 Telephone receiver Speaker for listening to phone calls.
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Battery/GSM LED
Indicates battery/GSM status. LED displays solid red or green light when the battery is
charging or the battery is fully charged. Green light flashes every 3 seconds when GSM
is on.
12 Touch screen 2.8-inch TFT LCD with touch screen.
13 TALK Press TALK to dial or answer a call.
14 LEFT SOFTKEY Context-sensitive key: performs the command shown in the label above the button.
15 START Pull down the Start menu.
16 Navigation pad Press this multi-directional control up, down, left, or right to move through menus;
carry out the selection by pushing it in.
17 OK Press OK to make a selection.

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18 RIGHT SOFTKEY Performs the command shown in the label above the button.
19 END/HOME End a call or close phone application.
20 Light Sensor ** Adjusts the keypad’s backlight brightness according to the ambient light levels.
21 Microphone Speak into the microphone when talking on the phone or recording a voice note.
22 Earphone socket Socket for connecting a 2.5 mm earphone jack.
23 Mini-USB connector Mini-USB connector for PC sync and battery charging.
24 Reset switch
Push the stylus into the Reset hole to soft-reset your device. Be sure to first press the
power button to switch the device into sleep mode before resetting the device; otherwise
unsaved data or settings may be lost.
25 GPS antenna connector Connect your device to an external GPS antenna for better signal quality if necessary.
26 Camera lens Takes photos or records video clips.
27 Self-Portrait mirror Reflector to help camera positioning while taking a self-portrait shot.
28 Battery cover Slide down the cover to remove and re-insert the battery and SIM card.
29 Speaker Listen to audio media or listen to a phone call hands-free.
*You can change the default applications assigned to these buttons. To assign new programs/
applications, tap > Settings > Buttons.
** To activate the light sensor, tap > Settings > System tab > Brightness and select
Keypad brightness auto detect.

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Hardware Keyboard
As well as the on-screen software keyboard, this device is equipped with a hardware QWERTY
keyboard.

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Tips for using the QWERTY keypad:
The “Fn” key is used to access the symbols in blue and numbers on the keypad. You can choose either of the
three methods to input symbols/numbers:
(1) Press the “Fn” key once ( ), the next character you enter will be a symbol or number.
(2) Press the “Fn” key twice ( ), all key-presses will input numbers and symbols.
(3) Hold down the “Fn” key and press another key at the same time to enter its corresponding symbol.
To de-activate mode, press the “Fn” key once while in mode.
(1) Press this key once ( ), the first letter you enter will be capitalized.
(2) Press this key twice ( ), all letters you enter will be capitalized.
(3) Hold down this key and press another key at the same time to enter capital letters constantly.
In mode, press this key again to enter lower case letters.
You can input symbols and accented letters by using this key. After pressing a character, press the “Sym” key
repeatedly, you can see all accent types of this character being displayed in sequence cyclically. Stop pressing
the “Sym” key while the desired character shows. Please refer to the table in the next page for corresponding
symbols and accented letters for each character.
Press this key to erase the letter to the immediate left side of the cursor. Press the “Fn” key once and then press
this key to delete the first letter to the right side of the cursor.

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Using the Stylus
•Use the stylus to tap on a selection (for example a menu item or file), to drag-and-drop
an item, to write using the on-screen software keyboard, or to draw on the touch screen.
•Tap and hold the stylus on the screen. This animated wait cursor will appear, after
which a context-sensitive pop-up menu is displayed. Not all screens have context-
sensitive menus.
Mini-SD Cards
Mini-SD is one of the most popular portable storage card formats for mobile devices. Your device
contains a mini-SD card slot; use a certified Mini-SD card in this slot to expand the device’s
storage memory by up to 2GB. Mini-SD provides functions such as built-in security for copyrighted
content along with great performance for storing music, video, and photographs.
Inserting a Mini-SD Card into the Device
Insert the Mini-SD card with the logo side up and push into place until it clicks down and is held
in place. Please notice that mini-SD cards can only be inserted in one direction. Inserting the card
in the wrong direction by force can cause damage to the card and the card slot.
Removing a Mini-SD Card from the Device
Gently press the Mini-SD card inward and the card will eject itself. You can then remove the Mini-
SD card by hand.

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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 first use. Use only manufacturer-specified original batteries. Damage caused by using batteries not specified by
the manufacturer is not covered under warranty.
Please follow the normal power-off procedure to remove the battery; otherwise unsaved data may be lost.
1.2 Installing SIM Card and Battery
Installing the SIM Card
If you want to use the telephone features of the
device, you must install a GSM SIM card.
•Push the back cover down and slide it open.
•Place the SIM card into the SIM card slot with the
gold contacts facing down. The SIM card’s cut-
off corner should match the cut-off corner in the
SIM card slot.
Installing the Battery
•Place the battery in position by pressing the two
protrusions on the side of the battery against the
sockets inside the left edge of the battery slot.
•Press the battery down into the battery slot and
close the back cover.

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1.3 Battery Information
Battery performance depends on many factors, including your wireless service provider’s network
configuration, 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):
•Talk time: 5 hours
•Standby time: 150-200 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 fire or water.
•Do not expose to temperatures above 45˚C (113˚F) or below -10˚C (14˚F).
•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.
Checking the Battery Power
•Tap > Settings > System tab > Power.

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Optimizing Power Performance
•Tap > Settings > System tab > Power > Advanced,
and adjust the time for turning off the device if it is not in use.
Managing a Low Battery
When the low-battery warning appears, do the following:
1. Immediately save your current data.
2. Start charging the battery or turn off your phone.
Charging the Battery
1. To charge the battery, make sure the battery is sitting in the battery slot correctly. See the
previous section for how to install the battery.
2. Do one of the following:
•Connect the device to the AC charger and plug the AC charger into a power outlet.
•Connect the device to a PC with the USB cable (supplied with the device).
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.
When the battery power is exhausted or the device turns on in an extremely low battery condition, the device will turn off automatically
after a short warning beep.
For safety reasons, charging will not occur at temperatures below 0˚C/32˚F or above 40˚C/104˚F.