i-mate 810-F, User Manual

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When to calibrate the compass
1. If the compass is being affected by an interfering magnetic fi eld, it should be re-calibrated.
2. The compass may need to be re-calibrated for accuracy when the telephone function is turned on in the unit.
3. When you are calibrating the compass, keep the device horizontal. When you are using the compass, hold the
device horizontal.
4. Calibration should be processed in very low magnetic fi eld environments.
G-SENSOR
The device has a tilt sensor built in it. This is able to tell in 3 dimensions which way the
device is being held. You can see a demo of this feature in the Balance Ball game in the
Games folder. You will also fi nd a utility in the Programs area which allows the tilt function to
control the device in the same way as the navigation pad.
· Before you use the tilt sensor, you must calibrate it. This will zero the tilt sensor so that it is aware which direction is
level. To set this function, go to:
1. Start Settings > System tab > G-Sensor.
2. Calibration is necessary on
fi rst use of G-Sensor. Hold the device level and when ready, press Calibrate button.
3. The device will notify you when the sensor has been set up successfully. For more information about the tilt sensor,
including demo applications and sample code on how to program with the sensor, please go to www.imate.com
and go to the Technical Support section for the 810-F.
ADOBE READER
Your device is pre-loaded with Adobe Reader viewer. This application allows you to read fi les
sent to you in Portable Document File (.pdf) format. For example, if a colleague sends you
a pdf fi le through email, you will be able to download it and view it on the device. Similarly,
clicking on a link to a pdf fi le in Internet Explorer Mobile will also allow you to view the fi le.
You will fi nd that the program will start as soon as you click on a pdf fi le that you want to read.
· To start the program manually go to Start > Programs > Adobe Reader LE.
After the welcome screen, you will be shown the fi le system of the device. If you have copied
a pdf fi le to your device, or you saved a pdf fi le from an email, you should click on the folder
where you placed it. This is most likely to be the My Documents folder . Once you fi nd the fi le,
click on it.
Once the pdf fi le is opened, you will be able to see it on screen. You can use the controls
shown below to navigate around the document. On the fast navigation bar, use the zoom
function to enhance the legibility.
INTERNAL STORAGE CARD
The device has a built-in 2 Gigabyte storage card. This can be used to store pictures,
ringtones and other fi les, and it can also be used to install applications. You can view the
available space on the card by going to:
· Start > Settings > System tab > Memory.