BenQ P50 PDA phone User’s Manual
Below you will find brief information for PDA Phone P50. The PDA Phone P50 is a mobile phone with a touchscreen and QWERTY keyboard, allowing you to make and receive phone calls, send and receive messages, browse the internet, and more. You can also use it to take photos and videos, and to listen to music and other audio files. The PDA Phone P50 is also equipped with a variety of other features, such as Bluetooth, a camera, and a speakerphone.
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Disclaimer
BenQ Corporation makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties, merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. Further, BenQ Corporation reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes from time to time in the contents hereof without obligation of this company to notify any person of such revision or changes.
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Text set off in this manner indicates a warning. Failure to follow the said warning could result in damage to equipment or loss of information.
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For your safety, please read the guidelines below carefully before you use your phone:
Exposure to radio frequency signals
Your wireless handheld portable telephone is a low power transmitter and receiver. When it is ON, it receives and also sends out radio frequency (RF) signals.
European and international agencies have set standards and recommendations for the protection of public exposure to RF electromagnetic energy.
• International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP) 1996
• Verband Deutscher Elektringenieure (VDE) DIN- 0848
• Directives of the European Community, Directorate General V in Matters of Radio Frequency
Electromagnetic Energy
• National Radiological Protection Board of the United Kingdom, GS 11, 1988
• American National Standards Institute (ANSI) IEEE. C95.1- 1992
• National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements (NCRP). Report 86
• Department of Health and Welfare Canada. Safety Code 6
These standards are based on extensive scientific review. For example, over 120 scientists, engineers and physicians from universities, government health agencies and industry reviewed the available body of research to develop the updated ANSI Standard.
The design of your phone complies with these standards when used normally.
RF Exposure Information (SAR)
This model phone meets the government's requirements for exposure to radio waves.
This phone is designed and manufactured not to exceed the emission limits for exposure to radio frequency (RF) energy set by the Federal Communications Commission of the U.S. Government.
The exposure standard for wireless mobile phones employs a unit of measurement known as the
Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR. The SAR limit set by the FCC is 1.6W/kg. *Tests for SAR are conducted using standard operating positions accepted by the FCC with the phone transmitting at
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its highest certified power level in all tested frequency bands. Although the SAR is determined at the highest certified power level, the actual SAR level of the phone while operating can be well below the maximum value. This is because the phone is designed to operate at multiple power levels so as to use only the poser required to reach the network. In general, the closer you are to a wireless base station antenna, the lower the power output.
The highest SAR value for the model phone as reported to the FCC when tested for use at the ear is
0.449 W/kg (GSM850) / 0.282 W/kg (PCS1900) / 0.475 W/kg (WLAN) and when worn on the body, as described in this user guide, is 0.642 W/kg (GSM850) / 0.784 W/kg (PCS1900) / 0.16 W/ kg (WLAN). (Body-worn measurements differ among phone models, depending upon available enhancements and FCC requirements.)
While there may be differences between the SAR levels of various phones and at various positions, they all meet the government requirement.
The FCC has granted an Equipment Authorization for this model phone with all reported SAR levels evaluated as in compliance with the FCC RF exposure guidelines. SAR information on this model phone is on file with the FCC and can be found under the Display Grant section of http:// www.fcc.gov/oet/fccid after searching on FCC ID: JVP57P50.
For body worn operation, this phone has been tested and meets the FCC RF exposure guidelines for use with an accessory that contains no metal and the positions the handset a minimum of 1.5 cm from the body. Use of other enhancements may not ensure compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines. If you do no t use a body-worn accessory and are not holding the phone at the ear, position the handset a minimum of 1.5 cm from your body when the phone is switched on.
Antenna care
Use only the supplied or approved replacement antenna. Unauthorized antennas, modifications or attachments may damage the phone and violate FCC regulations.
Phone operation
Normal Position: Hold the phone as you would any other telephone with the antenna pointed up and over your shoulder. For your phone to operate most efficiently, do not touch the antenna unnecessarily when the phone is in use. Contact with the antenna affects call quality and may cause the phone to operate at higher power level than otherwise needed.
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Batteries
All batteries can cause property damage, injury or burns if a conductive material such as jewelry, keys or beaded chains touches exposed terminals. The material may complete electrical circuit and become quite hot. To protect against such unwanted current drain, exercise care in handling any charged battery, particularly when placing it inside your pocket, purse or other container with metal objects. When battery is detached from the phone, your batteries are packed with a protective battery cover; please use this cover for storing your batteries when not in use.
Driving
Check the laws and regulations on the use of wireless telephones in the areas where you drive.
Always obey them. Also, if using your phone while driving, please:
• Give full attention to driving--driving safety is your first responsibility.
• Use hands-free operation, if available.
• Pull off the road and park before making or answering a call if driving conditions so require.
Electronic devices
Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from RF signals. However, certain electronic equipment may not be shielded against the RF signals from your wireless phone.
Pacemakers
The Health Industry Manufacturers Association recommends that a minimum separation of six
(6") inches be maintained between a handheld wireless phone and a pacemaker to avoid potential interference with the pacemaker. These recommendations are consistent with the independent research by and recommendations of Wireless Technology Research.
• Should ALWAYS keep the phone more than six inches from their pacemaker when the phone is turned ON.
• Should not carry the phone in a breast pocket.
• Should use the ear opposite the pacemaker to minimize the potential for interference.
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• If you have any reason to suspect that the interference is taking place, turn your phone OFF immediately.
Some digital wireless phones may interfere with some hearing aids. In the event of such interference you may want to consult your hearing aid manufacturer to discuss alternatives.
Other medical devices
If you use any other personal medical device, consult the manufacturer of your device to determine if they are adequately shielded from external RF energy. Your physician may be able to assist you in obtaining this information.
Turn your phone OFF in health care facilities when any regulations posted in these areas instruct you to do so. Hospitals or health care facilities may be using equipment that could be sensitive to external RF energy.
Vehicles
RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded electronic systems in motor vehicles. Check with the manufacturer or its representative regarding your vehicle. You should also consult the manufacturer of any equipment that has been added to your vehicle.
Posted facilities
Turn your phone OFF in any facility where posted notice so requires.
Aircraft
FCC regulations prohibit using your phone while in the air. Switch OFF your phone, or change to the Flight mode before boarding an aircraft.
Blasting areas
To avoid interfering with blasting operations, turn your phone OFF when in a “blasting area” or in area posted “TURN OFF TWO-WAY RADIO.” Obey all signs and instructions.
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Potentially explosive atmospheres
Turn your phone OFF and do not remove the battery when in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere and obey all signs and instructions. Sparks, from your battery, in such areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death. Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere are often, but not always clearly marked. They include fueling areas such as gasoline stations; below deck on boats; fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities; vehicles using liquefied petroleum gas (such as propane or butane); areas where the air contains chemicals or particles, such as grain, dust, or metal powders; and any other area where you would normally be advised to turn off your vehicle engine.
For vehicles equipped with an air bag
An air bag inflates with great force. DO NOT place objects, including both installed or portable wireless equipment, in the area over the air bag or in the air bag deployment area. If in-vehicle wireless equipment is improperly installed and the air bag inflates, serious injury could result.
FCC information
This mobile phone complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This mobile phone has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiated radio frequency energy and, if not installed 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 by one or more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
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- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
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Table of Contents
Front view ......................................................................................................... 1
Description of the indicators.............................................................................................. 2
Top view............................................................................................................ 3
Bottom view...................................................................................................... 3
Left-side view.................................................................................................... 4
Right-side view ................................................................................................. 4
Rear view........................................................................................................... 5
SIM card installation ........................................................................................ 6
Battery installation ........................................................................................... 9
Removing the battery ....................................................................................... 10
Battery charging................................................................................................ 11
First time startup .............................................................................................. 12
Using the stylus................................................................................................. 12
Sleep mode........................................................................................................ 13
Deep Sleep mode ............................................................................................................. 13
Soft reset............................................................................................................ 13
Hard reset.......................................................................................................... 14
Today screen ..................................................................................................... 15
Navigation bar ................................................................................................................. 16
Menu bar.......................................................................................................................... 16
Start button ...................................................................................................................... 18
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Entering typed text ........................................................................................... 19
Using the QWERTY keyboard........................................................................................ 19
Using the input panel ...................................................................................................... 20
Writing on the screen....................................................................................... 21
Selecting a sentence ......................................................................................................... 22
Converting writing to text............................................................................................... 22
Drawing on the screen ..................................................................................... 23
Creating a drawing .......................................................................................................... 23
Selecting a drawing .......................................................................................................... 23
Phone screen..................................................................................................... 24
Making and receiving phone calls ................................................................... 24
Making a call directly ...................................................................................................... 24
Answering a call............................................................................................................... 25
Ending a call..................................................................................................................... 25
Making a call from Contacts........................................................................................... 25
Making a speed dial call .................................................................................................. 25
Making a conference call................................................................................................. 26
Loudspeaker..................................................................................................................... 26
Associating notes with calls.............................................................................. 27
Viewing past phone activity ............................................................................. 28
Programs ...........................................................................................
Calendar............................................................................................................ 31
Contacts ............................................................................................................ 31
Pocket Internet Explorer.................................................................................. 31
Messaging.......................................................................................................... 31
Help................................................................................................................... 33
Games................................................................................................................ 33
Java Manager .................................................................................................... 34 ii Table of Contents
MSN Messenger................................................................................................ 35
Pocket Excel ...................................................................................................... 35
Pocket Word ..................................................................................................... 35
Universal Remocon .......................................................................................... 35
SIM Phonebook................................................................................................ 36
SIM Message ..................................................................................................... 36
SIM Tool Kit ..................................................................................................... 36
Windows Media................................................................................................ 37
Calculator.......................................................................................................... 37
Tasks.................................................................................................................. 37
Photo Caller ID................................................................................................. 37
Set Ringtone...................................................................................................... 37
Notes ................................................................................................................. 38
Find ................................................................................................................... 38
Pictures.............................................................................................................. 38
Speech Commander ......................................................................................... 38
File Explorer...................................................................................................... 39
Taking photographs ......................................................................................... 40
Recording motion videos................................................................................. 42
Browsing your picture and video folders...................................................................43
Viewing your pictures and videos ................................................................... 44
Editing your pictures and video frames .......................................................... 45
Settings menu ................................................................................................... 46
Types of connections........................................................................................ 47
Setting up connections..................................................................................... 47
Setting up a GPRS and CSD Connection to your ISP ................................................... 47
Connecting to Your ISP .................................................................................................. 53
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Configuring Proxy Server Settings ................................................................................. 53
Setting up a VPN connection to your corporate network ............................................ 54
Using Wireless LAN ......................................................................................... 55
Turning on WLAN .......................................................................................................... 55
Connecting to an existing wireless network................................................................... 56
Adding a new wireless network ...................................................................................... 57
Searching for wireless networks to access ...................................................................... 58
Using Bluetooth................................................................................................ 58
Using Infrared (IrDA)...................................................................................... 59
Installing ActiveSync® on PC .......................................................................... 60
Creating a new partnership profile.................................................................. 65
Synchronizing the application data................................................................. 66
Adding programs.............................................................................................. 67
Removing programs......................................................................................... 67
Settings ..............................................................................................
Personal settings ............................................................................................... 68
Phone ............................................................................................................................... 68
Buttons ............................................................................................................................. 68
Input................................................................................................................................. 69
Menus............................................................................................................................... 69
Owner info ....................................................................................................................... 69
Password .......................................................................................................................... 70
Sounds and notification .................................................................................................. 70
Today................................................................................................................................ 70
Speech Commander ........................................................................................................ 71
System settings.................................................................................................. 71
About................................................................................................................................ 71
Backlight........................................................................................................................... 71
Certificates ....................................................................................................................... 71
Clock ................................................................................................................................ 72 iv Table of Contents
Memory............................................................................................................................ 73
Power................................................................................................................................ 73
CPU Performance............................................................................................................ 73
Regional settings .............................................................................................................. 74
Screen ............................................................................................................................... 74
Self Test ............................................................................................................................ 74
Device Info....................................................................................................................... 74
Remove Programs ........................................................................................................... 74
Connections settings ........................................................................................ 75
GPRS Authentication ...................................................................................................... 75
Network Cards................................................................................................................. 75
Connections..................................................................................................................... 75
Bluetooth.......................................................................................................................... 75
Beam................................................................................................................................. 75
Call Related Problems ...................................................................................... 76
Message Problems ............................................................................................ 77
Internet Problems............................................................................................. 78
Connection Problems ...................................................................................... 78
System Problems .............................................................................................. 78
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Front view
Ear Piece
Listen during phone call
LCD Touchscreen
- Show screen display
- Tap and write on touchscreen
Left application key
Press to launch Contacts (default setting). You can also customize the application it opens
Send Key
- Press to pick up incoming calls
- Press to bring up Dial screen
- Press to place a call after dialing
-Long press to activate/deactivae loudspeaker
QWERTY Keyboard
Type text and enter numbers with ease
Functio Key
Power indicator
(See "Description of the indicators" on page 2 for more informa-
tion)
Connection indicator
(See "Description of the indicators" on page 2 for more informa-
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Joystick
- Shift to move selection highlight in an application
- Press to make a selection
Right application key
Press to launch Calendar (default setting). You can also customize the application it opens
End Key
- Press to reject incoming calls
- Press to bring up Today screen
Microphone
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Indicator Color
Red
Power indicator
Green
Orange
Green
Network indicator Blue
Lighting
Behavior
Flash
On
Flash
On
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Flash
Flash
Description
Indicates that a new event (new message, a new missed call, system warning..., etc.) occurs (indicated by the appearance of certain icons on the Navigation bar)
Charging in progress.
The PDA phone is in stand-by mode.
Charging is complete.
The battery is completely drained.
Indicates that the wireless LAN function has been enabled.
Indicates that the Bluetooth function has been enabled.
Indicates that the wireless LAN and Bluetooth functions have both been enabled.
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Top view
Power Button
Press to power on/off
Infrared Window
Sends and receives infrared signals
Stylus
Device for tapping and writing on the touchscreen
Bottom view
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Storage area for stylus
Reset Button
Insert a pin into the recess to trigger the reset button
SD Card Slot
Allows you to insert an SD memory card
Battery Charger Socket
Insert the battery charger plug here
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Left-side view
Audio Recorder Button
Press to record audio
Sound Level Buttons
Press to adjust speech and device volume levels
Right-side view
Camera/Camcorder Key
Press to launch Camera/Camcorder mini-USB socket
Insert data cable here
Headset Jack
Allows you to connect to a headset
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Rear view
Camera Lens
Aim camera lens at objects of interest when using camera/camcorder
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Loudspeaker
Generates ring and device audio
SIM Card Socket
Allows you to install a SIM card
Battery lock
Locks the battery
2nd SIM Card Storage Compartment
Extra storage space available for a second SIM card
Battery Latch
Press to release battery
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SIM card installation
You can obtain a SIM card from a mobile phone service provider when you sign on as a subscriber. When you insert a SIM card into your PDA phone, you can begin using it to place and receive phone calls. Please follow the instructions below to insert a SIM card into the phone.
1. Locate the SIM card holder.
SIM Card
Holder
2. Push the SIM card holder in the direction of the arrow (as shown in the figure to the right) to unlock it.
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3. Pick and raise the SIM card holder up in an upright position.
4. Hold the SIM card over the SIM card holder ready for insert. Make sure you hold the SIM card so that the side with the metal contacts will face down when you close the SIM card holder. (See the figure to the right for reference.)
5. Insert the SIM card into the SIM card holder. Make sure it goes in completely.
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6. Lower the SIM card holder with the SIM card in it to close it. Push the SIM card holder in the direction of arrow (as shown in the figure to the right) to lock it.
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Battery installation
1. The battery goes into the battery compartment in the back of the phone. Slip the battery into the battery compartment top edge first.
2. With the top half in position, push down the remaining battery into the compartment.
The battery latch will click to secure the battery in place.
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3. Slide the battery lock to the lock position.
The battery lock must be in the lock position in order that the phone can charge or power
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Removing the battery
1. We suggest you to power off the PDA phone before you remove the battery.
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2. Slide the battery lock to the unlock position and you will hear a beep sound.
The battery lock must be in the unlock position in order that the battery can be removed.
3. Meanwhile, a warning picture appears on the screen of your PDA phone.
4. Then remove the battery.
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Battery charging
1. Connect the one end of the charger cable into the PDA phone and the other into a wall power outlet to begin charging.
2. Disconnect the charger cable when charging completes.
• Before using the battery for the first time, make sure that is charged for at least eight hours to prolong its lifetime.
• It takes at least one charging-discharging cycle for the battery to reach its peak performance.
• You can also charge your phone using the USB data cable while it’s connected to the PC as an alternative to using the charger cable.
• To avoid possible damage to the battery, please make sure that the battery is unlocked when inserting or removing it.
• Keep the phone in normal room temperature while charging. For safety precautions, when the phone temperature is above 55 or below 0 degree Celsius it will automatically stops charging temporarily.
• There is a backup battery inside the phone which you can’t see. This backup battery allows your phone to keep data stored in RAM intact when you remove the battery temporarily (for example, to change SIM cards). If you remove your phone battery for over 30 minutes the data stored in RAM will be deleted.
• Don't remove the battery when charging, or it may cause hard reset.
• Please make sure that the battery lock is set to the lock position while charging.
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First time startup
After you have installed the battery and finished charging it, you are ready to power ON your PDA phone. The first time you power ON the phone, you will be guided through a series of setup screens. Follow the steps below to start up your phone and complete the initial setup.
1. With the battery lock in the lock position, press the power button to power ON the phone.
2. Wait for the phone to boot up with the BenQ splash screen accompanied by the welcome sound.
2. On the Windows Mobile screen, tap the stylus anywhere on the screen to proceed.
3. On the ‘align screen’, aim and tap the stylus precisely on the cross-hair object. The cross-hair object will move around the screen several times until the screen is aligned.
Each time the cross-hair object moves to a new location, aim and tap on it.
4. Tap ‘Next’ to move to the next screen.
5. Tap and hold the 9 A.M. time slot to bring up a pop-up menu. Select ‘Cut’ from the pop-up menu.
6. Tap and hold the 11 A.M. time slot to bring up a pop-up menu. Select ‘Paste’ from the pop-up menu. Tap ‘Next’ to continue.
7. Select the time zone of your local area and tap ‘Next’.
8. Tap anywhere on the final screen to exit setup.
Using the stylus
The stylus works like a mouse to a PC. You can use the stylus to point and click various objects on the screen. The following are basic stylus techniques you should learn in order to efficiently operate your PDA phone.
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Drag in a list to select multiple items.
Tap and hold item. Before a pop-up menu appears, you will see a blue circle of dots to notify you of where on the screen you are pressing. On the pop-up menu that appears, tap the action you want to perform.
Sleep mode
Once the PDA phone is on, you can press the power button to put it in sleep mode.
During sleep mode, the screen shuts off and the system stands by for incoming phone calls or user input. Pressing the power button will switch ON the phone again.
Please note that your PDA phone needs about 5 seconds to finish the booting procedure. If you want to switch the power off right after you power it on, please wait for 5 seconds to power off your PDA phone.
The PDA phone will go into deep sleep mode under two situations:
1. The battery lock is not slided to the lock position. The battery is not locked.
2. The battery capacity is low.
The PDA phone will automatically go into sleep mode if it is inactive for 1 minute. You can also customize the length of inactivity before sleep mode.
Soft reset
A soft reset restarts the PDA phone but does not erase any program data or system settings.
To perform a soft reset:
1. Locate the recessed Reset button at the bottom of the phone.
2. Insert the stylus into the recess to trigger the Reset button. Hold the Reset button down until the screen fades off.
3. Release the stylus from the Reset button to restart the phone.
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Hard reset
A hard reset restarts the PDA phone and erases all program data and system settings.
After a hard reset, your phone returns to its default settings and loses all information that is not recorded in ROM.
To perform a hard reset:
1. Locate the recessed Reset button at the bottom of the phone.
1. Press and hold down the Power button.
2. Without removing the Power button, insert the stylus into the recess to trigger the Reset button. Hold down both the Power button and the Reset button until the screen fades off.
3. When the screen has faded off completely, release both the Power button and the stylus.
4. You will notice the Power indicator light up green, at this point, press the Power button to turn ON the PDA phone.
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Today screen
after you’ve completed the first-time startup procedure. You can use the Today view the following information:
• Date and time
• Owner’s information
• Unread and unsent messages
• Upcoming appointments
• Tasks that need to be completed
The follow figure shows the various components on the screen.
Start Button Navigation Bar
Program Window
Menu Bar
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Start system icons, the clock, and (if you have an application open) the ‘OK’ or ‘X’ button to close the application window. The following figure shows the various components of the navigation bar.
Start Button Program Name System Icons Clock
The following describe some of the icons on the navigation bar.
Icon Meaning
Adjust the sound on your phone or the sound of your ring tone.
Backup battery is low.
Main battery is charging.
Main battery is low.
Main battery is very low.
Main battery is full.
Notification that one or more MSN instant messages were received.
Notification that one or more e-mail or SMS messages were received.
ActiveSync is active.
The menu bar is located at the bottom of the screen. It contains menu names (related to the currently opened application), the Input Panel (if the currently opened application requires text input), and several indicator and shortcut icons such as Wireless LAN, Blue-
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tooth, rotate, battery life indicator, USB cable connection. The following figure shows the various components of the menu bar.
Menu Name Indicator and Shortcut Icons
The following describe some of the icons on the menu bar.
Icon Meaning
Indicates that the USB data cable is connected between the phone and PC.
Tap this icon to rotate the screen counter-clockwise.
Indicates Bluetooth connection status (the red X indicates Bluetooth is currently off).
Indicates wireless LAN connection status (the red X indicates wireless LAN is currently off).
Indicates battery status.
Indicates that an alarm clock has been set. You can also tap this icon to set alarm.
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Start drop-down menu appears showing a list of applications and utilities. The figure below
User Programs
Most Recently Used Programs
System Folders
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The PDA phone has a number of input method choices to choose from. When using the phone function, simply use the QWERTY keyboard to enter the phone number then press the Send using the QWERTY keyboard or choosing from a number of ‘soft’ input methods from the Input Panel to enter typed text. The stylus is available as a point and click device for navigation. Finally, you can use the stylus to handwrite or make drawings (for certain applications that support this) and have the results saved as graphics. For example, in the
Entering typed text
When you need to enter typed text into an application you can do so either with the
QWERTY keyboard or one of the input methods provided by the Input Panel. The Input
Panel is an icon on the menu bar when you open an application that supports text input.
The QWERTY keyboard allows you to enter text conveniently - just type on it. You can use the QWERTY keyboard anytime you need to type something. For example, use the
QWERTY keyboard to key in the phone number you wish to dial in the Phone application. Or type in a long block of text into your Calendar or Pocket Word application. The
QWERTY keyboard makes text entry very convenient and is an efficient alternative to the soft input methods as to be described below.
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When you open an application that supports text input, you will see the Input Panel icon appear on the menu bar.
Input Panel icon
Input Panel gives you a number of ways to enter text by either tapping on a virtual keyboard on the screen or scribbling to a handwriting recognition tool. The following describes the different methods of text input as provided by the Input Panel.
2. A virtual keyboard will appear on the screen above the menu bar. Tap the keys on this virtual keyboard to enter typed text.
You can change the size of the keys on the virtual keyboard by changing the Input settings.
See the chapter on Settings
Letter Recognizer is a handwriting recognition tool that allows you to handwrite a letter at a time while it converts it into typed letter.
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2. Write a letter in the box with the stylus.
As the figure below shows, the letter recognizer provides three boxes for you to write either a uppercase letter, lowercase letter or number. This division increases the accuracy of its letter recognition ability.
With Block Recognizer you can input character strokes using the stylus that are similar to those used on other devices. It uses technology similar to that of Palm's Grafitti product.
2. Write a letter in the box.
When you write a letter, it is converted to typed text that appears on the screen. Click on the button to open a panel of symbols and special characters to enter into your text.
With Transcriber you can write anywhere on the screen using the stylus just as you would on paper. Unlike Letter Recognizer and Block Recognizer, you can write a sentence or more of information. Then, pause and let Transcriber change the written characters to typed characters.
2. Write anywhere on the screen.
For specific instructions on using Transcriber, with Transcriber open, tap the question mark in the lower right hand corner of the screen.
Writing on the screen
In any program that accepts writing, such as the Notes program, and in the Notes tab in
Calendar, Contacts, and Tasks, 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've written and convert the information to text at a later time.
Pen action displays lines on the screen to help you write.
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If you want to edit or format writing, you must select it first.
1. Tap and hold the stylus next to the text you want to select until the insertion point appears.
2. Without lifting, drag the stylus across the text you want to select.
If you accidentally write on the screen, tap Tools text by tapping the Pen
You can cut, copy, and paste written text in the same way you work with typed text: tap and hold the selected words and then tap an editing command on the pop-up menu, or tap the command on the Edit menu.
If you want to convert only certain words, select them before tapping ‘Recognize’ on the
Tools menu). If a word is not recognized, it is left as writing.
If the conversion is incorrect, you can select different words from a list of alternates or return to the original writing. To do so, tap and hold the incorrect word (tap one word at a time). On the pop-up menu, tap ‘Alternates’. A menu with a list of alternate words appears. Tap the word you want to use, or tap the writing at the top of the menu to return to the original writing.
Tips for getting good recognition:
• Write neatly.
• Write on the lines and draw descenders below the line. Write the cross of the ‘t’ and apostrophes below the top line so that they are not confused with the word above. Write periods and commas above the line.
• For better recognition, try increasing the zoom level to 300% using the Tools menu.
• Write the letters of a word closely and leave big gaps between words so that the device can easily tell where words begin and end.
• Hyphenated words, foreign words that use special characters such as accents, and some punctuation cannot be converted.
• If you add writing to a word to change it (such as changing a ‘3’ to an ‘8’) after you attempt to recognize the word, the writing you add will not be included if you attempt to recognize the writing again.
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Drawing on the screen
You can draw on the screen in the same way that you write on the screen. The difference between writing and drawing on the screen is how you select items and how they can be edited. For example, selected drawings can be resized, while writing cannot.
• Cross three ruled lines on your first stroke. A drawing box appears. 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.
You may want to change the zoom level so that you can more easily work on or view your drawing. Tap Tools and then a zoom level.
If you want to edit or format a drawing, you must select it first.
• Tap and hold the stylus on the drawing until the selection handle appears. To multiple drawings, deselect the Pen button and then drag to select the drawings you want.
You can cut, copy, and paste selected drawings by tapping and holding the selected drawing and then tapping an editing command on the pop-up menu, or by tapping the command on the Edit menu. To resize a drawing, make sure the Pen button is not selected, and drag a selection handle.
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The PDA phone contains features you would expect from a high-end mobile phone. You can use your PDA phone to make and receive phone calls and send and receive SMS
(Short Message Service) and MMS (Multimedia Message Service) messages. Your mobile phone service provider may provide other useful services such as voice mail.
Phone screen
Making and receiving phone calls
Phone
(Alternatively, you can enter the number by typing on the QWERTY keyboard.)
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To clear a wrong number, either press the delete button on the keyboard, or tap the button on the touch screen.
When you receive a phone call, the phone rings or vibrates and a message will appear on the screen. Press the Send and ringing by pressing the End
You can make a call from the Contacts application.
2. Tap and hold on a contact person to bring up the pop-up menu.
3. Tap either ‘Call Work’, ‘Call Home’, or ‘Call Mobile’ to make the call.
Alternatively, you can tap on the contact person to bring up a detailed view of that person and tap his/her phone number to make the call.
Speed dialing allows you to make a call with a single tap of your stylus. You can create up to ten speed dial entries in your phone.
Phone entries. Tap on an entry to dial its number.
2. Tap and hold on the contact person to bring up the pop-up menu.
3. Tap to select ‘Add to Speed Dial...’ to create a speed dial entry for this contact person.
4. In the ‘Speed Dial’ edit screen, you may change the ‘Location’ for this contact person in the speed dial list.
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You can create a three-way conference call between yourself and two other parties.
1. First make a phone call.
Conference ond callers.
Turn the loudspeaker on and continue your conversation while using other phone functions. Loudspeaker enables you to make better use of your time.This is also a great feature for allowing your colleagues to participate in your call, whether in a taxi, in an airport lounge, just about anywhere wireless service is available!
1. First make a phone call.
speakerphone icon appears on the navigation bar.
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Associating notes with calls
Notes named ‘Calls’ will be created when the first in-call note is made. You can now create a call note.
1. During a phone call, be sure the Phone in the Start
2. A note will be created with a header containing all pertinent information: the name, the company phone number, and the date and time of the call. Write your note and tap on
OK tion of the call.
3. You can now access this note by tapping-and-holding on the entry in the call log and choosing ‘View Note’, or by selecting the ‘Calls’ folder in the Notes number.
Notes are named by the contact from the call or, if the caller is not in Contacts
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Viewing past phone activity
The PDA phone stores information about all voice calls made to and from the phone in the call log. This is accessed by pressing the Call History
In this view, at a glance you can see the phone number of all incoming, outgoing, and missed calls, along with when the activity occurred.
Tap on the item once, and a small dialog box will show an exact time and duration of the call.
Tap-and-hold on an item and you will be able to save the entry to Contacts not already in Contacts the caller, or call the caller.
many minutes were used for all the calls in the log. Here users also can adjust how many
Tools the call log screen.
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Your PDA phone contains the following built-in applications and tools.
Icon Program name
Today
ActiveSync
Calendar
Description
Your Home screen or desktop
Allows you to synchronize data between your PDA phone and
PC.
Scheduling appointments
Where to find
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Contacts
Pocket Internet
Explorer
Messaging
Phone
An electronic phone book for managing your contacts
A Web browser for browsing various on-line contents on the Internet
Allows you to send and receive Email, SMS, MMS messages
Make and receive calls
Help
Games
Java Manager
MSN Messenger
Pocket Excel
Pocket Word
A complete online help database Page 33
Jawbreaker and Solitaire
With this application you can manage the Java programs installed in your PDA phone
Allows you to send and receive instant MSN messages
Powerful spreadsheet applicaion Page 35
Word processor application
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Pocket Studio
Universal Remocon
SIM Phonebook
SIM Message
SIM Tool Kit
Camera/camcorder application with photo editor
An application that turns your
PDA phone into an universal remote control for your home appliances
Allows you to access your SIM card phone book
Allows you to access your SIM card SMS messages
Extra services provided by your
SIM card carrier
Audio/video file player
Windows Media
Calculator
Task
Photo Caller ID
Set Ringtone
Notes
Electronic calculator
An application that allows you to manage your to do items
Assign pictures to callers in your phone book
Set PDA phone’s ring tone
With this application you can jot down your notes
Find
Pictures
Speech Commander
File Explorer
A file searching tool application
A JPEG viewer for viewing digital pictures
Allows you to use your voice to control applications
View files and folders in the phone
You can find help on most of these applications on Start > Help.
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Calendar
Use Calendar to schedule appointments, including meetings and other events. You can check your appointments in one of several views (Day, Week, Month, and Agenda) and set Calendar to remind you of appointments with sound or other methods.
Contacts
Contacts maintains a list of your friends and colleagues so that you can easily find the information you’re looking for, whether you’re at home or on the road. You can enter both personal and business information. If you want to add a contact to your SIM card,
please refer to "SIM Phonebook" on page 36.
Pocket Internet Explorer
You can use Pocket Internet Explorer to view Web pages on your PDA phone in two ways: by downloading pages through sychronization or by connecting to the Internet. While browsing, you can also download new files and programs to your PDA phone from within the Internet. You can also view WAP pages in Pocket Internet Explorer.
Messaging
You can receive Internet e-mail, multimedia, and text messages in Messaging. Internet email messages are sent by using an address you receive from your Internet Service
Provider (ISP). Text and multimedia messages are sent and received through your mobile phone service provider by using a phone number as the message address.Before sending a multimedia message, you have to finish MMS settings.
Please follow the below procedures to finish the MMS setting.
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1. Before setting the MMS connection, please finish the GPRS setting first. As for the
Messaging > Inbox > MMS > Tools > MMS Settings 。
3. Tap Servers> New.
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4. Now enter any authentication information your ISP requests.
5. Tap "OK" to complete this wizard.
6. Note that MMS setting value will differ from different ISP providers. Please consult your ISP provider to determine which value is appropriate for you.
7. Set the new MMS setting as default.
Help
Help gives you online help documentation for various built-in applications and tools.
You can display Help for a particular application or tool by opening that application or tool then tap Start > Help. If Help doesn’t contain an entry for that application or tool, then it won’t come up.
Games
You have two built-in games in your PDA phone: Jawbreaker and Solitaire.
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Java Manager
Java Manager is a Java environment on your PDA phone which allows you to download and run Java applications. You may either download the desired Java files from the Internet or beam them in from the PC via ActiveSync, Bluetooth, or IrDa. Once the files are moved to your phone, you can find them in your File Explorer and proceed to install them from there. The installation will in turn move the installed Java application inside the Java Manager. Thus, when you want to launch a Java application, you will first open up Java Manager and tap to launch it.
Java Manager has four categories inside which installed Java applications are stored. The four categories are Tools, Games, Applications, and Unfiled. When you install a Java application, it will end up in one of these four category folders based on the nature of that application. However, you have a choice to move applications around to different folders then ones they were installed in. Follow the below procedure to move an application to different folder.
1. Open Java Manager.
2. Locate the application you wish to move by tapping on the folder inside which it resides.
3. Tap on the application name to highlight it.
6. The screen will change to show the folder list, tap on the folder name which will become the application’s new home.
7. The screen return to the application’s old folder. You will notice the application no longer reside there.
8. Tap Back on the command bar to go back to the main folder screen.
9. Tap the folder name of the application’s new home to check that it has indeed been moved there.
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MSN Messenger
MSN Messenger on your PDA phone provides the same chat environment as MSN Messenger on your PC. You can use your MSN messenger to see who is online, send and receive instant messages, group chat, tell contacts that you are unavailable, and block contacts from seeing your status or sending you messages.
Pocket Excel
You can use Pocket Excel much the same way you use Excel on your PC. You can enter formulas and functions, and then filter data to see the subset of information you want.
Split panes to view different parts of a worksheet at the same time. You can also freeze the top and left-most panes in a worksheet to keep row and column labels or other data visible as you scroll through a sheet.
Pocket Word
You can create and edit documents and templates in Microsoft Pocket Word just as you do in Microsoft Word on your PC. Pocket Word documents are usually saved as .psw files, but you can also save them in other file formats, such as .doc, .rtf or .txt.
You can enter information in a document by typing, writing, drawing, or recording.
When you close a document, it is automatically named and placed in the Pocket Word document list.
Universal Remocon
Univeral Remocon turns your PDA phone into a universal remote control for most every infrared (IR) device in your home and office. The program contains a built-in RC database containing predefined settings for commonly available devices. In addition, there is a self-teach/learn mode whereby you can use to set devices not listed in the RC database.
You can store up to 20 devices in Universal Remocon for wireless remote control. The
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devices are of the following 8 profiles: TV, DVD, VCR, AIRCON, CD, AUDIO, LD/VCD, and OTHER.
SIM Phonebook
SIM Phonebook displays the phone book stored on your SIM card. The data in SIM phone book are separate from the data in Contacts (which also contains a phone book).
The data in Contacts are stored in your PDA phone’s ROM memory area whereas the data in SIM Phonebook are stored in the SIM card. You can copy data from SIM Phonebook to
Contacts by checking off the items in display and select ‘Copy’. Then tap ‘Contacts’ to see what data are in Contacts. Also, you can copy data from Contacts to SIM Phonebook by checking off the items in display and select ‘Copy’. Then tap ‘SIM Phonebook’ to see what data are in SIM Phonebook.
SIM Message
SIM Message displays the SMS messages stored on your SIM card. The messages in SIM
Message are separate from the messages in Messaging’s SMS Inbox. The messages in
Messaging are stored in your PDA phone’s ROM memory area whereas the messages in
SIM Message are stored in the SIM card. You can copy data from SIM Message to
Messaging by checking off the items in display and select ‘Copy’. Tap ‘INBOX SMS’ to see what messages are in Messaging.
SIM Tool Kit
STK (or SIM Tool Kit) allows you to use the STK services provided by your carrier as part of your subscription.
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Windows Media
You can use Microsoft Windows Media Player to play digital audio and video files that are stored on your device or on a network such as on a Web site.
Calculator
Much like Calculator is a staple on the PC, you have it on your PDA phone.
If an error message appears while you are using the Caculator function, please press the function key twice and then tap the C button on the screen to erase the error message.
Tasks
Use tasks to keep track of things you need to do. You can use categories to help you organize your tasks and set reminders for them.
Photo Caller ID
‘Photo Caller ID’ allows you to assign a photo picture to a caller in your phonebook. After you have assign a photo to a caller, whenever you now receive a call from this caller, you will see this photo show up on the display. This is a nice feature to personalize the callers in your phonebook and see at a glance who is calling you from the picture on the display.
Please note that the picture you use for Photo Caller ID function must be less than 64k.
Set Ringtone
‘Set Ringtone’ allows you to assign a music file for your phone’s ringtone. You can choose a file from what is available on the system, or you can upload a file of your own. ‘Set
Ringtone’ supports the following music file types: MIDI, Karaoke, Extensible Music,
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SMAF, Sound, and MP3. When you assign a music file as a ringtone, your PDA phone will copy the file to the following directiry: Windows/Rings. If the free memory left in your
PDA phone is less than 5 MB, a warning message appears and you are not able to set the ringtone. To set the ringtone, delete the undesired files in the Rings folder.
Notes
Notes helps you quickly capture your ideas, notes, and thoughts. You can create a note using written and typed text, drawings, and recordings. You can also share your notes with others through e-mail, infrared, and synchronization with your PC.
Find
Use Find to find a file or item in your PDA phone. Enter the name of the file or item and select its data type and tap ‘Go’. The matched results will be listed on the screen.
Pictures
Use Pictures to view JPEG pictures stored on your PDA phone or on a storage card, send pictures to others, view a slideshow of your pictures, or set a picture as the background on the Today screen.
Speech Commander
Speech Commander allows you to control your PDA phone by voice. You can use voice to make a phone call, look up contact person’s information or start a program.
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File Explorer
Use File Explorer to browse what files and folders are in your PDA phone. Once you find a file you are interested, tap on it to open it up in its associated application.
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The PDA phone has a built-in camera/camcorder which allows you to take photographs and record video clips. In addition, the associated Pocket Studio application provides features for browsing, viewing, and editing your image files.
Taking photographs
1. Press the Camera/Camcorder mode.
key on the side of the phone to enter camera
2. In this mode, the screen will display the lens view in full-screen. (The lens is located on the back of the PDA phone). When you are ready to snap a picture, press the Camera/
Camcorder key or the joystick to activate the shutter.
3. The Pocket Studio program window will appear with the preview picture on the screen.
You may press the Camera/Camcorder key again to start taking another picture. After you’ve finished taking pictures, tap anywhere on the screen to exit out of full-screen.
4. Once you’ve exited out of full-screen, you will see the Pocket Studio program window.
This is the preview mode. In the window center, the lens view is still visible. You can still take picture at this point by pressing the Camera/Camcorder the various function items on the toolbar and menu bar available to you.)
key. (Notice
The Pocket Studio’s preview mode allows you to use the camera/camcorder to record still pictures or motion videos. The following figure shows the functions available to you in this mode.
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(1)
(2)
(18)
(17)
(16)
(15)
(14)
(13)
(12)
(11)
(10)
(3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9)
No. Name Description
(1) Image resolution Shows the picture resolution the camera/camcorder is
(2) Zoom level
(3) View
Shows current zoom level.
Lists available view options.
Lists available tools.
(4) Tool
(5)
Camera or camcorder mode
(6) Snap/Record
(7)
Show/Hide toolbar
Toggles between camera and camcorder mode.
Take a snapshot or begin recording a video clip.
Toggles to show and hide toolbar.
(8)
(9)
Restore original
Home
(10) Frame
Restore adjustments you have made to brightness, contrast, scene, effects, frame back to their original settings.
Helps you manage and access your image files..
Add a frame to the picture from a list of frame selections.
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(11) Effects
(12) Zoom up
(13) Zoom down
(14) Full-screen
(15) Brightness
(16) Contrast
(17) Scene
Give the picture a stylized look; e.g., sepia, black and white, cool, aqua, negative, green.
Increase zoom level by one.
Decrease zoom level by one.
Turn preview window to full-screen.
Adjust brightness.
Adjust contrast.
Set scene to match current physical environment; e.g., dusk, sunlight, fluorescent, cloudy, night.
Shows live feed from camera/camcorder lens.
Recording motion videos
1. To use the camcorder to record motion videos, you can either tap (while in preview to camcorder.
Mode > Camcorder icon on the toolbar to switch the icon
2. Press the Camera/Camcorder key to begin recording. Alternatively, you can tap the red recording button on the toolbar for the same effect.
3. While the recording is in progress, you will see the red action word ‘REC’ flashing on and off as an indicator. Tap to pause the recording or to stop it altogether. The remaining icons on the toolbar are the same as they are in still picture mode. Please refer to the diagram in the previous section for further information on these similar functions.
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Browsing your picture and video folders
In the preview mode, when you tap the icon, you will see the home (or media browsing) window come up. This window allows you to browse both the still picture and video files you have taken with the camcorder. The files are shown as thumbnails so you can get already here by default when you tap the Video tab.
(1)
(2) (3)
No. Name
(1) Thumbnail
(2) Image folder
(3) Video folder
(4) Tool bar
(5) Preview mode
(6) Browse
(4) (5) (6) (7) (8)
Description
Show image or video files in thumbnail size.
Display only picture files.
Display only video files.
Contains commands that allow you to perform specific operations to a selected picture or video file.
Switch to camera mode.
Browse the folder tree in P50 to look for other locations containing picture or video files.
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(7)
(8)
View
Slideshow
Display thumbnails as large, small, detailed icons.
Play a slideshow of all pictures (if you are in the image folder) or all videos (if in video folder).
In addition to the function icons located on the toolbar, you can tap and hold on a select image or video thumbnail file and bring up a pop menu that allows you to perform various operations to the image or video.
Viewing your pictures and videos
When you are in the browse window browsing the Image or Video folder, you can tap on a thumbnail to open it up for viewing. In the case that the thumbnail is a motion video, it will begin playing the video clip. The toolbar functions in the view window are described in the following table.
(5)
(4)
(3)
(2)
(1)
(6)
(7)
(8)
No. Name
(1) Zoom in
(2) Zoom out
(3) Scroll
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Description
Increase zoom level.
Decrease zoom level.
When you zoom a picture to a size larger than the screen itself, this function allows you to scroll around the zoomedin picture to view different portions of it.
(4) Full screen
(5) Fit to screen
Display picture or video in full screen.
Display picture or video at a size that fits the screen.
(6) Original size
(7)
Rotate counterclockwise
Return to original size.
Rotate picture or video counter-clockwise.
(8) Rotate clockwise Rotate picture or video clockwise.
Editing your pictures and video frames
You can use the edit feature in Pocket Studio to edit your still pictures. The edit feature allows you to add color tones, sketches, text overlay, theme overlays and deformation to your still pictures and even paused video frames from motion videos. The picture edited will be saved as a new file.
No. Name
(1) Freehand
(2) Line
(3) Rectangle
(5)
(4)
(3)
(2)
(1)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
(10)
Description
Draw in freehand.
Draw a line.
Draw a rectangle.
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(4) Ellipse
(5) Airbrush
(6) Pen/Brush size
(7) Line color.
(8) Fill color
(9) Pencil/Brush
(10) Text overlay
Draw an ellipse.
Draw with an airbrush.
Adjust the pen/brush size.
Change the pen/line color.
Change the background color. This is useful when drawing a rectangle or circle. The foreground color is the pen/line color and the background color is the fill color.
Display the pencil/brush toolbar in order to use the draw functions.
Type text into a textbox in the picture.
Settings menu
The settings menu for Preview and file browser are different. Under Preview mode, tap
Tool the settings for these categories: General
Settings to open up the settings window. The settings window allows
Camera value for Image
320 x 240 (QVGA) or 76.8K pixels. You can set this value to its maximum which is 1280 x
960 (SXGA) or 1.2M pixels. The Image Quality can be set to either Low, Normal, or High.
Camcorder
Video Quality. The default value for Video Resolution is 320 x 240 (QVGA). This is the maximum value for this setting, the alternative value is 176 x 144 (QCIF).The Video
Quality can be set to either Low, Normal, or High.
Keep in mind that the higher the image or video quality you set, the more memory space the image or video file will take up.If available memory space becomes an issue, this is a trade off you need to consider.
pictures or videos in the slideshow move from one to the next. This is a special effect that is part of slideshow to make playback interesting. Play around with different values in this setting and see which one you like best.
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Key features
- Touchscreen interface
- QWERTY keyboard
- Camera/camcorder functionality
- Bluetooth connectivity
- SD card slot
- GPRS and CSD connection
- Wireless LAN
- Infrared (IrDA) support
- ActiveSync compatibility
- Speech Commander