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Camera (Select Models Only) 

The Camera program allows you to take pictures and record video clips. 

Taking Pictures 

1.

 

Tap 

 

 

Pictures & Videos 

 Camera

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The Camera screen appears. Below the display area are indicators of the 
current status. 

 

2.

 

For camera controls such as brightness and zooming, tap 

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Display area 

Current status 

Summary of Contents for PS535F

Page 1: ...PS535F ...

Page 2: ...roducts are licensed to OEMs by Microsoft Licensing Inc a wholly owned subsidiary of Microsoft Corporation The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG Inc All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies Disclaimer Specifications and manuals are subject to change without notice GETAC assumes no liability for damage incurre...

Page 3: ... with Your Computer 9 Installing ActiveSync or WMDC 9 1 4 Using an SD SDHC MMC Card 11 2 Basic Skills 12 2 1 Power Saving and Turning Off 12 Backlight Off 12 Entering the Suspend Mode 12 Turning Off 13 2 2 Using the Stylus 13 2 3 Using the Navigation Stick 13 2 4 Home Screen 14 Landscape View 14 2 5 Navigation Bar and Toolbar 14 2 6 Running Programs 15 2 7 Shortcut Menus 16 2 8 Notifications 16 2 ...

Page 4: ...sing the Tasks Summary Screen 36 4 4 Notes Capturing Thoughts and Ideas 37 Creating a Note 38 4 5 E mail Sending and Receiving E mail Messages 39 Synchronizing E mail Messages 39 Connecting Directly to an E mail Server 39 Using the Message List 40 Composing and Sending Messages 41 Managing Email Messages and Folders 42 5 More Programs 43 5 1 Microsoft ActiveSync 43 Synchronizing Data 44 5 2 Office...

Page 5: ...dio 63 Transferring Files via Bluetooth Technology 64 Bluetooth Partnership 65 7 Troubleshooting and Maintenance 66 7 1 Resetting Your Pocket PC 66 7 2 Restoring the Factory Default State 67 7 3 Troubleshooting 68 Power Problems 68 Memory Problems 68 Screen Problems 69 Connection Problems 70 7 4 Taking Care of Your Pocket PC 71 General Guidelines 71 Travel Guidelines 72 8 Regulatory Information 73...

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Page 7: ...ur Pocket PC and guides you through the process of setting up your Pocket PC for use NOTE Depending on the model you purchased the cabinet color and the look of the accessories may be different from the ones shown in this manual 1 1 Identifying Hardware Components Front Components ...

Page 8: ... your Pocket PC Tap the screen with the stylus to select menu commands or enter information Program Buttons Each of the three buttons provides a quick way to use a program or function The buttons are customizable The icons on the buttons indicate the default functions Contacts Start Menu GPS Application NOTE The buttons can provide different functions if you are using a navigation software that al...

Page 9: ...n use Car Antenna Connector This connector under rubber dust cover allows use of an optional external antenna with magnetic mount which may be positioned on top of the car for better signal reception in areas with poor reception CMOS Camera Lens Select models only Allows you to use your Pocket PC s camera function Speaker Sends out music sounds and voice Battery Cover Inside is the battery ...

Page 10: ...scription SD MMC Slot Accepts an optional SD Secure Digital or MMC MultiMediaCard card for removable storage NOTE Be sure the rubber cover is tightly closed to prevent water damage Headphone Connector Connects to a pair of stereo headphones ...

Page 11: ... USB cable for ActiveSync or charging Connects to a USB device such as USB mouse or keyboard through a converter available as an option NOTE Make sure to enable the USB Host Mode by tapping Settings System USB Client Host Setting ON OFF Switch The main power battery cutoff switch Hand String Hole Hand string attaches to this hole WARNING Be careful not to allow infants and small children play with...

Page 12: ...Your Device Ready for Use Installing the Battery 1 To remove the battery cover unfasten the four screws using a tool such as a coin 2 Fit the battery into place 3 Replace the battery cover and tighten the four screws ...

Page 13: ...he ON position CAUTION Always leave the ON OFF switch in the ON position for normal operation 2 Your device will automatically turn on Charge the battery as described in the next sub section 3 Wait for a few seconds until the startup screen appears Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the setup wizard You will then see the Home screen ...

Page 14: ...urs CAUTION For optimal performance of the lithium battery take note of the following Use the included power adapter for use with power supply model PC11R 050 Do not charge the battery where the temperature is high e g in direct sunlight There is no need to fully discharge the battery before charging You can charge the battery before it is discharged If you will not use the product for a long peri...

Page 15: ...computer to your device Installing ActiveSync or WMDC If you re using Windows XP or earlier versions of Windows download and install the latest ActiveSync If you re using Windows Vista or Windows 7 download and install the latest Windows Mobile Device Center Visit the Microsoft website to download the program and to obtain operating instructions NOTE Before installation make sure that you have Mic...

Page 16: ...10 After the software installation connect your device to your computer with the USB cable and you are ready to synchronize ...

Page 17: ...sure that no foreign objects enter the slot Keep a SD or MMC card in a well protected box to avoid dust and humidity when you are not using it To use a card insert it into the slot with the connector pointing to the slot and its label facing the front of the Pocket PC Follow the instructions supplied with the card for more information To remove a card first make sure that no application is accessi...

Page 18: ...cause discomfort and potentially a burn 2 1 Power Saving and Turning Off Backlight Off The backlight of the screen dims out after a period of inactivity default 30 seconds while on battery power and 1 minute while on external power To restore the backlight tap the screen or press a button Note that where you tap or what you press also causes the related task to be performed Entering the Suspend Mo...

Page 19: ...to open items and select options Drag Hold the stylus on the screen and drag across the screen to select text and images Drag in a list to select multiple items Tap and hold Tap and hold the stylus on an item to see a list of actions available for that item On the shortcut menu that appears tap the action you want to perform 2 3 Using the Navigation Stick With the navigation stick you can move up ...

Page 20: ...ccessible from anywhere by tapping and then Home Landscape View You can use your Pocket PC in a landscape manner To change the screen view tap Settings System Screen General Landscape or Portrait 2 5 Navigation Bar and Toolbar The Navigation bar is located at the top of the screen It displays the active program name and indicators for connectivity volume power time and others You can tap this bar ...

Page 21: ...ms You can switch from one program to another without closing any program To run a program tap at the left bottom corner of the screen to open the Start menu The Start menu contains all the program icons You can drag the screen up or down to see other program icons Menu button Input panel button Tap to set time zone date and time Tap to adjust the volume Tap to zoom in the screen Tap to set up var...

Page 22: ...erform Or tap anywhere outside the menu to close the menu without performing an action 2 8 Notifications Your Pocket PC reminds you in a variety of ways when you have something to do For example if you have set up an appointment in Calendar a task with a due date in Tasks or an alarm in Clock you will be notified in any of the following ways A message appears on the screen A sound which you can sp...

Page 23: ...ther type using the soft keyboard or write using a recognizer In any case the characters appear as typed text on the screen To show or hide the Input panel tap By default the soft keyboard appears To change to a different input mode tap and hold and select from the popup menu When you use the Input panel your Pocket PC anticipates the word you are typing or writing and displays it above the Input ...

Page 24: ...fic instructions on using a recognizer open a recognizer and then tap the question mark next to the writing area Writing on the Screen In any program that accepts writing such as the Notes program you can use your stylus to write directly on the screen Write the way you do on paper You can edit and format what you have written and convert the information to text later To write on the screen tap Dr...

Page 25: ...rite on the screen 1 Tap Draw to enable drawing mode A check appears before the command 2 To create a drawing cross three ruled lines on your first stroke A drawing box appears 3 Subsequent strokes in or touching the drawing box become part of the drawing Drawings that do not cross three ruled lines will be treated as writing ...

Page 26: ...o an email message To create a recording 1 Tap Notes to switch to the program 2 Tap View Recording Toolbar to show the Recording toolbar 3 Hold the Pocket PC s microphone near your mouth or other source of sound 4 Tap the Record button on the Recording toolbar to start recording 5 To stop recording tap the Stop button on the Recording toolbar The new recording appears in the note list or as an emb...

Page 27: ...cket PC Not all recording formats are compatible with other software or computers If you will share your recordings with others or transfer a recording to your desktop computer be sure to choose a recording format that is supported by the software used to play recordings on the other computer To select a recording format 1 Tap Settings Personal Input 2 On the Options tab in the Input control panel...

Page 28: ... device does not cause your Pocket PC to operate To lock your Pocket PC tap Device unlocked on the Home screen Your Pocket PC will not respond to any tapping of the screen except the left soft key Unlock or pressing of the buttons except the power button To unlock tap Unlock and tap Unlock Tap to lock the device Tap to unlock ...

Page 29: ...you recharge the battery upon a warning of low power you should charge for at least 30 minutes If you unplug the AC charger soon you may not have sufficient battery power for your operation You can monitor the battery power by tapping Settings System Power The remaining power is displayed on a status bar in the Power control panel When the battery is low your Pocket PC will pop up a warning messag...

Page 30: ...le time using Settings System Power Advanced to set up Press the power button to turn off your Pocket PC when it is not in use even for a short time You can also manually turn off the backlight by pressing and holding the power button Turn off functions not needed or adjust settings Lower the volume Do not enable sounds or light flashing except for the most necessary notifications Tap Settings Sou...

Page 31: ...nds Notifications To set the conditions and types of the sounds system volume and ways of notifications Connections Connections To set up or change connection information See Section 6 1 for more information Domain Enroll To connect your device with company resources You will need the enrollment password provided by your system administrator USB to PC To change the type of USB connection your devi...

Page 32: ...s Mobile technical support group External GPS To configure the GPS hardware settings and manage GPS Managed Programs To show the installation history of managed programs Memory To view the system memory or the memory on the storage card if installed and to manually stop a program if it becomes unstable or program memory is low Power To show the remaining battery power and to set the time for the P...

Page 33: ...feature on your Pocket PC helps you quickly locate information To search a file tap Search Phone Enter the text you want to find select a data type and then tap Search to start the search You can also use the File Explorer to find files on your Pocket PC and to organize these files into folders Tap File Explorer NOTE You can move files in File Explorer by tapping and holding the item you want to m...

Page 34: ...ar Scheduling Appointments and Meetings Use Calendar to schedule appointments including meetings and other events You can check your appointments in one of several views Agenda Day Week Month and Year and set Calendar to remind you of appointments with a sound or other method Appointments for the day can be displayed on the Home screen Tap Calendar to switch to the program Tap to go to today Tap t...

Page 35: ... tap first to select the field and then enter a description and a location 4 If needed tap the date and time to change them 5 Enter other desired information You will need to hide the Input panel to see all available fields 6 Tap OK to save and return to Calendar Tap to choose from predefined text Tap to choose from previously entered locations ...

Page 36: ...mary Screen When you tap an appointment in Calendar a summary screen is displayed To change the appointment tap Edit View appointment details View notes Tap to send e mail to the attendees if they are added to your appointment ...

Page 37: ...o that you can easily find the information you are looking for whether you are at home or on the road Tap Contacts to switch to the program Tap and enter part of a name or number to quickly find a contact in the list Tap to display or edit the contact details Tap an alphabet group to scroll the contact list ...

Page 38: ... Contact 1 In Contacts tap 2 Select a type 3 Using the Input panel enter a name and other contact information You will need to scroll down to see all available fields 4 Tap OK to save and return to the contact list ...

Page 39: ...33 Using the Contacts Summary Screen When you tap a contact in the contact list a summary screen is displayed To change the contact information tap ...

Page 40: ...4 4 3 Tasks Keeping a To Do List Use Tasks to keep track of what you have to do Tap Tasks to switch to the program Tap to quickly create a task with only a subject Tap to display or edit the task details ...

Page 41: ...a description 3 You can enter a start date and due date or enter other information by first tapping the field If the Input panel is open you will need to hide it to see all available fields 4 Tap OK to save and return to the task list Tap to choose from predefined subjects ...

Page 42: ...36 Using the Tasks Summary Screen When you tap a task in the task list a summary screen is displayed To change the task tap ...

Page 43: ...n note or a recording You can also include a recording in a note If a note is open when you create the recording it will be included in the note as an icon If the note list is displayed it will be created as a stand alone recording Tap Notes to switch to the program Tap to change the sort order of the list Tap to open a note or play a recording ...

Page 44: ... tap 2 Create your note by writing drawing typing or recording For more information about using the Input panel writing and drawing on the screen and creating recordings see Section 2 8 3 Tap OK to save and return to the note list ...

Page 45: ...d as part of the general synchronization process To do this you need to enable Inbox synchronization in ActiveSync Mobile Device Center For information on enabling Inbox synchronization see ActiveSync Mobile Device Center Help on the desktop computer Connecting Directly to an E mail Server You can send and receive email messages by connecting to a POP3 or IMAP4 e mail server if you can connect to ...

Page 46: ...ssage List Messages you receive are displayed in the message list When you receive a message tap it to open it Select the sort order for messages Tap to open a message Select the service and folder you want to display ...

Page 47: ...the message list tap and hold the message you want to retrieve On the shortcut menu tap Download Message The icons in the Inbox message list give you visual indications of message status Composing and Sending Messages 1 Select the account you have set in E mail 2 In the message list tap New 3 In the To field enter an email address of one or more recipients separating them with a semicolon If the a...

Page 48: ...account has its own folder hierarchy with five default folders Inbox Outbox Deleted Items Drafts and Sent Items The messages you receive and send through the mail service are stored in these folders You can also create additional folders within each hierarchy To create folders tap Tools Manage Folders The Deleted Items folder contains messages that have been deleted on your Pocket PC The behaviour...

Page 49: ...tween your device and your computer you can synchronize the information between the two with ActiveSync Synchronization compares the data on the two sides and updates both computers with the most recent information For example you can Keep your Pocket Outlook Contacts Calendar and Tasks databases up to date by synchronizing your Pocket PC with Microsoft Outlook data on your desktop computer Synchr...

Page 50: ...PC Pass through your desktop computer to a network or the Internet Synchronizing Data Once you have created a synchronization relationship and completed the first synchronization you can initiate synchronization from your Pocket PC 1 Connect your Pocket PC to your desktop computer 2 On your Pocket PC tap ActiveSync 3 Tap Sync to begin synchronization ...

Page 51: ...e and select the program to use Excel Mobile OneNote Mobile PowerPoint Mobile Word Mobile Creating an Office File NOTE You cannot create or edit PowerPoint presentations on your device 1 Tap Office Mobile and select the program to use 2 Enter the information For more information on using the input panel see Section 2 8 or Pocket PC Help Excel Mobile Word Mobile ...

Page 52: ...nd named according to the first characters of text entered in the file Opening an Office File Whenever you switch to an Office Mobile program you will see the file list Tap the desired file to open it You can open only one file at a time when you open a second file the first will be saved and closed automatically ...

Page 53: ... the Windows Live contacts Hotmail inbox and MSN Messenger to your device You need to connect to the internet before using Windows Live For more information on the connection see Chapter 6 NOTE Leaving Windows Live active for a long period of time will consume more power To use Windows Live you need to create a MSN Hotmail MSN Messenger or Windows Passport account Setting up Windows Live 1 Tap Win...

Page 54: ...n Section 6 1 and 6 2 During synchronization with your desktop computer download your favorite links and mobile favorites that are stored in the Mobile Favorites subfolder in Internet Explorer on the desktop computer While you are connected to an ISP or network you can also download files and programs from the Internet or an intranet Tap Internet Explorer to switch to the program The Internet Expl...

Page 55: ... dimmed or you receive a message that the page is not available you must download the page to your device through synchronization or connect to the Internet To visit web pages not included in Favorites in the address bar that appears at the top of the screen enter the web address you want to visit and then tap Or tap the arrow to choose from previously entered addresses ...

Page 56: ... Pocket PC or on a network such as on a Web site Tap Windows Media to switch to the program Library Screen Playback Screen You can play files in either Windows Media or MP3 format this include files with the extension asf wma wmv and mp3 Use Microsoft Windows Media Player on your desktop computer to copy digital audio and video files to your Pocket PC ...

Page 57: ...ckground on the Home screen Play slide show Edit your pictures Tap Pictures Videos to switch to the program Select the type of folder you want displayed in the list Tap to change the sort order of the list Tap to view a picture in full screen Tap to take pictures using the camera lens located on the back of the Pocket PC Select models only ...

Page 58: ... you to take pictures and record video clips Taking Pictures 1 Tap Pictures Videos Camera The Camera screen appears Below the display area are indicators of the current status 2 For camera controls such as brightness and zooming tap Display area Current status ...

Page 59: ...time you can tap to perform a desired task to the current picture Tap Camera or OK to go back to the Camera screen 6 The picture is saved to the predefined storage location as long as you didn t delete it in the previous step Menu Items Descriptions Mode Three choices 1 Normal 2 Burst Continuous shooting of 5 pictures 3 Timer 5 second countdown before shooting Brightness Seven brightness levels Re...

Page 60: ...e word Standby when the camera has been idle for one minute To resume tap the screen 4 Press the navigation stick to start recording If needed you can tap Pause to temporarily pause the recording and then tap Resume to continue Menu Items Descriptions Brightness Seven brightness levels Quality 176 x144 White Balance Five choices from which you can select one that matches the current light source F...

Page 61: ...ings While taking pictures or recording video clips you can tap to use a function that meets your specific need For one time overall settings to the Camera program you need to access two different places for different settings While in the Camera program tap Options Make the necessary changes Tap OK when finished The changes take effect immediately Tap Settings System Camera Settings Make the nece...

Page 62: ...hows directions of movement including heading pitch angle roll angle and altitude Reading and Calibrating the Compass To run the program tap E Compass Each time you start the program you ll be requested to calibrate the compass Tap Yes to calibrate the compass recommended Hold the device in your palm and swing it in the way as shown in the small popup window on the screen Do this several times unt...

Page 63: ...ternal speaker or connecting the AC adapter This will cause the magnetic interference to the compass Regularly set the reference altitude for an accurate output See the next section Compass Settings The value of altitude is adjusted according to the change in the ambient pressure It is important that you regularly set the reference altitude because the compass needs an appropriate starting point a...

Page 64: ...r Set the reference altitude for the compass You can either set a specific height zero by default or use GPS positioning as the reference GPS positioning will be initiated after you tap OK Rotation Type Set to Needle for a pivoting needle on a fixed dial or Wheel for a fixed needle on a rotating dial ...

Page 65: ...logging section new data is added to the end of the existing data in the same file By default the log file is named GeTACGPSLog and saved to My Documents folder on your device To specify a different name and location for file tap Setting Log File Shows the overhead satellite positions Shows the signal strength of the satellites Shows the result of GPS positioning A minimum of 4 GPS satellite signa...

Page 66: ... SBAS feature works where such stations exist To enable the feature tap Settings System SBAS Settings Tap the checkbox to enable or disable the SBAS function A check indicates enabled Tap OK when finished If you change the setting while a GPS program such as TacLink is running the change takes effect only after you exit the GPS program and then start it again ...

Page 67: ...ys 6 1 Wireless Network Connection Your Pocket PC has a built in wireless network module As long as you are in a wireless LAN environment you can connect to the network without physical cables Turning On and Off the Wi Fi Radio By default the Wi Fi radio is turned off To turn on the Wi Fi radio follow this procedure 1 Tap the Wi Fi icon on the Home screen to access Wireless Manager ...

Page 68: ...s network 4 Tap Finish to end the configuration and tap the Connect soft key to connect to the Internet or the private network 5 If the selected network requires a network key enter the key and tap the Connect soft key NOTE You can tap the network any time to open the Wireless Network Configuration screen and change the network settings Starting and Ending the Wireless Network Connection After you...

Page 69: ...nts tasks and contact cards between devices that have Bluetooth capabilities Create a connection between your Pocket PC and a Bluetooth phone to use the phone as a modem Use a Bluetooth service Once you connect to another device or computer using Bluetooth technology you can locate and use any of the services available on that device Turning On and Off the Bluetooth Radio By default Bluetooth is t...

Page 70: ...dio complete the actions for turning it off Leaving the Bluetooth capability active will consume more power Transferring Files via Bluetooth Technology Sending Files via Bluetooth Technology 1 Turn on the Bluetooth radio See Turning On and Off the Bluetooth Radio previously in this chapter 2 Make sure that your Pocket PC and the device that is receiving the information are within close range and t...

Page 71: ...rship is created the devices need only have the Bluetooth radio turned on to exchange information they do not need to be discoverable Creating a Bluetooth Partnership 1 Make sure that the two devices are turned on discoverable and within close range See Turning On and Off the Bluetooth Radio previously in this chapter 2 Tap on the Home screen to access Wireless Manager 3 Tap Bluetooth Settings Dev...

Page 72: ... dealer for assistance 7 1 Resetting Your Pocket PC CAUTION Resetting will cause unsaved data to be lost Resetting your Pocket PC allows you to restart the operating system but you will lose any unsaved data Occasionally you may need to reset your Pocket PC for example you should reset your Pocket PC when it stops responding In other words it appears to be frozen or locked up Use the stylus to pre...

Page 73: ...earing the memory means all data you have entered in RAM including all files system settings and additional programs you have installed will be erased 1 Press and hold the upper right button of your Pocket PC 2 Slide the ON OFF switch off and then slide it on again 3 Wait till the CLEAN BOOT YES NO message appears Use the navigation stick to select YES and press the navigation stick to confirm you...

Page 74: ... files you no longer need Tap File Explorer Tap and hold the file you wish to delete and then tap Delete on the shortcut menu To find your largest files tap Search Phone In the Type list tap Larger than 64KB Search Remove programs you no longer need Tap Settings System Remove Programs Tap the program you want to remove and then tap Remove In Internet Explorer options delete all files and clear his...

Page 75: ...atically stored on the storage card Set programs such as Notes Word Mobile and Excel Mobile to automatically save new items on the storage card In the program tap Options In Save to select Storage Card Screen Problems Screen is off If the screen does not respond even after you press the power button try the following in order until the problem is solved Connect the AC charger to your Pocket PC and...

Page 76: ...ble directly to your desktop computer do not run the cable through a USB hub Make sure that the USB connection is enabled in ActiveSync Mobile Device Center on your desktop computer If the USB connection is already enabled disable the USB connection close the Connection Settings window and then reopen and re enable the USB connection Reset your Pocket PC before connecting the cable See Section 7 1...

Page 77: ...from excessive moisture and extreme temperatures Avoid exposing your Pocket PC to direct sunlight or strong ultraviolet light for extended periods of time Do not place anything on top of your Pocket PC or drop objects on top of your Pocket PC Do not drop your Pocket PC or subject it to severe shock Store your Pocket PC in a protective cover when not in use Do not subject your Pocket PC to sudden a...

Page 78: ...Before traveling with your Pocket PC back up your data As an added precaution bring along a backup copy Turn off your Pocket PC and disconnect all external devices Make sure that the battery is fully charged Take the AC charger with you Use the AC charger as the power source and as a battery recharger Keep your Pocket PC inside its protective cover when you are not using it on the road Hand carry ...

Page 79: ...ion of the European Community Compliance with these directives implies conformity to the following European Standards EN301489 1 Electronic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters ERM ElectroMagnetic Compatibility EMC standard for radio equipment and services Part 1 Common technical requirements EN301489 17 Electronic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters ERM ElectroMagnetic Compatibility EMC ...

Page 80: ...stalled and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference...

Page 81: ...utput rated 5 V dc 2 0 A Use a specified cradle approved by the manufacturer Use a specified battery in the equipment About the Charger Do not use the charger in a high moisture environment Never touch the charger when your hands or feet are wet Allow adequate ventilation around the charger when using it to operate the device or charge the battery Do not cover the charger with paper or other objec...

Page 82: ...ecified equipment About the Radio Frequency Exposure This product is a low power radio transmitter and receiver When it is turned on it receives and also sends out radio frequency RF signals Specific Absorption Rate SAR is the unit of measurement for the amount of radio frequency energy absorbed by the body The highest SAR value for this product when tested for use is 0 066 W kg lower than the lim...

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