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User’s Guide
ET180 Pocket PC Phone
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COPYRIGHT Copyright © 2003 _______. or its subsidiaries All Rights Reserved. Printed in Taiwan. ET180 Pocket PC Phone User’s Guide Original issue: April 2003 The ____ logo is a registered trademark of_____. Microsoft, ActiveSync, Outlook, Pocket Outlook, Windows, Windows NT, and the Windows logo are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Microsoft products are licensed to OEMs by Microsoft Licensing, Inc., a wholly owned
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About this User’s Guide About this User’s Guide Welcome to the ET180 Pocket PC Phone User’s Guide. This Guide is designed to help ® you get up and running quickly with your new ET180—a Windows Powered Pocket PC 2002, Phone Edition device. It describes all you need to know about how to use your new mobile companion as well as the application programs that come with it. This Guide will discuss the following topics: • ET180 system tour • Setup and maintenance procedures • Viewing and enterin
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Contents About this User’s Guide iii First things first ix Your guides. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix Package contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix Optional accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .x Preparing to use your ET180 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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To use Find . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 To use File Explorer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Using ActiveSyncTM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 4 Managing Microsoft® Pocket Outlook® applications 31 Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Working with contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61 Chatting with contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61 Terminal Services Client . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62 Connecting to a terminal server. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62 Tips when using Terminal Service
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Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 Troubleshooting reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 Troubleshooting procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 Index 115 viii
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First things first Your guides First things first We would like to thank you for making ET180 your choice for your mobile computing and communication needs. Your new sleek ET180 is a fully integrated PDA-mobile phone tool. It combines the power of high-performance PDA applications for organising personal and work-related information with the functionality of a mobile phone for communicating with your contacts. And that is not all, with high-speed GPRS technology, you can also keep yourself
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First things first Optional accessories Optional accessories To create more variety and expand the capabilities of your ET180, you can purchase the following optional accessories. • Keypad module • Plug adapter • USB sync cable • Leather cover • Extra battery pack • Software licence agreement Preparing to use your ET180 Perform the following easy setup tasks to begin using your device: ® TM 1 Install the Microsoft ActiveSync software in your computer. 2 Insert the SIM card. Do this procedu
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First things first Preparing to use your ET180 TM Refer to the ActiveSync software online Help for information on how to use the software. If at any time, you would like to restart this setup program, simply re-insert the CD into the CD-ROM drive. Installing the battery pack Your ET180 uses a high-density removable and rechargeable 1480 mAH Lithium Ion polymer battery pack. Refer to the succeeding section for instructions on how to install the battery pack to your device. WARNING! There i
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First things first Preparing to use your ET180 IMPORTANT: Do not remove the battery pack for more than 30 minutes. The embedded backup battery cell can only provide power for this period of time after which you risk losing all data on the internal memory of your device. Connecting the USB cradle The cradle that comes with your device enables you to charge your device, as well as synchronise the information on your device with those in your computer using TM ActiveSync technology. The dual
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First things first Preparing to use your ET180 To charge your ET180 1 Plug the AC adapter into any AC current outlet. 2 Connect the AC adapter cord to the power socket at the back of the cradle. 3 Slide the device into the front pocket of the cradle until it clicks into place. The connection is secure when the bottom edge of the device is aligned smoothly with the cradle, and the LED indicator on the device’s power button lights up green. LED status during charging: • Flashing green: Charg
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First things first Preparing to use your ET180 To recharge the device using the AC adapter cord: When travelling you can still recharge your device and avoid the bulk of carrying the cradle by using the AC adapter cord to directly connect to a power outlet. 1 Plug the AC adapter into any AC current outlet. 2 Connect the AC adapter cord to the universal connector of your device. Setting up your ET180 After you have initially charged your device for about 4 hours, you can now set it up for use.
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First things first Preparing to use your ET180 2 Follow the onscreen instructions on the Welcome Screen Wizard. Performing the first synchronisation process TM After completing the setup procedures you can now perform the first ActiveSync operation with the help of the 'New Partnership' setup wizard. This wizard will help you: • Set up a partnership so you can synchronise information between your device and your computer • Customise your synchronisation settings To perform the first synchroni
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First things first Taking care of your ET180 The 'New Partnership' setup wizard will automatically start on your computer screen. TM NOTE: If the wizard does not automatically appear, launch ActiveSync on your computer by clicking on its icon from Start > Programs. 3 Follow the onscreen instructions. The first synchronisation process will automatically begin when you finish using the wizard. After your first synchronisation, take a look at Calendar, Contacts, and Tasks on your ® device. Yo
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First things first Taking care of your ET180 • If the device went into sleep mode, allow ample time before turning it back on to allow for a smoother power mode transition. • Use the correct external power source. The device should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the electrical ratings label. If you are not sure of the type of power source required, consult your authorized service support or local power company. IMPORTANT: This product is intended for use with c
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First things first Taking care of your ET180 • Hardware launching Press the button power and the jog dial simultaneously. 2 Tap the center of the cross to with your stylus as it moves around the screen. Creating backup files Any additional programs or new data in your device are stored in RAM. These items will be lost if you have to perform a hard reset or your device loses all power for any other reason. Because of this it is absolutely important that you regularly backup files to your TM
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First things first Taking care of your ET180 Resetting your ET180 You may have to perform a reset if the device freezes (i.e., device no longer responds to the buttons on the screen). Performing a soft reset A soft reset allows your device to get a fresh start, similar to rebooting a computer. This will restart your device and adjust memory allocation. All records and entries are retained after a soft reset. Unsaved data in open programs may in some cases be lost. To perform a soft reset:
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First things first Locking your ET180 Locking your ET180 Your device is not just a financial investment but a wealthy source of personal information, some of which may be confidential so it is only logical to protect it from any unauthorized access. The Security setting gives you the option of assigning a lock password that will be required to access your device after a set period of inactivity. To assign a lock password 1 Tap , Settings. 2 On the Personal tab, tap the Password icon . 3 Se
