Features summary, Performance, Display, Audio | Microsoft ET180

1 Getting to know your ET180

Features summary

1 Getting to know your ET180

This chapter will discuss the following topics:

•Feature highlights of your ET180

•ET180 system tour

•Peripherals tour

•Basic concepts in using your ET180

Features summary

Performance

•Intel® PXA250 Cotulla application processor with speed of up to 400 MHz

•Integrated Intel® XScaleTM Technology

•System memory:

–64 MB SDRAM for application storage

–32 MB Flash ROM for operating system

•Microsoft® Pocket PC 2002 Phone Edition software

Display

•3.5" Transreflective TFT LCD (Thin Film Transistor Liquid Crystal Display)

•240 x 320 resolution

•18-bit color depth support

•Software-configurable backlight and contrast settings

•Microsoft® ClearType technology for clearer, crisper font display

Audio

•Embedded AC '97 CODEC with CD-quality stereo output

•Built-in industry-standard 2.5-mm earphone jack

•Built-in speaker and microphone

Phone features

•GSM broadband function

–MC388 model: Dual band GSM 900/1800

–MC45 model: Tri-band GSM 900/1800/1900

•GPRS function for wireless Internet connection

•Contacts migration service using SIM Manager

•Features include Speed Dial, Caller ID, Conference Call, Call Log, speakerphone mode, note taking, and emergency number setting

•SMS mailbox/Inbox integration

•Customizable ring tones and ringer options

•Hardware and software launch function

•Operation time:

–Talktime (LCD off, GPRS on): 4 - 5.0 hours

–Standby time (device off, GPRS on): 120 - 150 hours

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Microsoft ET180 manual Features summary, Performance, Display, Audio, Phone features

Contents

ET180 Pocket PC Phone User’s Guide Copyright About this User’s Guide About this User’s Guide About this User’s Guide Contents Managing Microsoft Pocket Outlook applications Wireless data programsManaging Microsoft Pocket PC 2002 companion programs Getting connected Using Phone Customising your ET180User support 109 Index 115 Your guides Package contents Installing the Microsoft ActiveSyncTM software Optional accessoriesOptional accessories To install the Microsoft ActiveSyncTM software To install the battery pack Installing the battery packTo uninstall the battery pack Preparing to use your ET180 Connecting the USB cradle Charging your ET180To connect the cradle To remove your ET180 from the cradle To charge your ET180 Setting up your ET180 To set up your ET180To recharge the device using the AC adapter cord To perform the first synchronisation process Performing the first synchronisation process Safety information on using your ET180 Taking care of your ET180Taking care of your ET180 Safety precautions for the main battery pack General usage precautionsScreen recalibration To recalibrate the screen To save Word or Excel files in a storage card Creating backup files Performing a soft reset Resetting your ET180Performing a hard reset To perform a soft reset To assign a lock password Locking your ET180Locking your ET180 Phone features Features summaryPerformance Display Battery pack ConnectivityDesign and ergonomics Front view ET180 tourET180 tour Component Description LCD Using the SD/MMC slot Using the backlightTo activate the backlight To turn off the backlight To remove a storage card Rear view Left view Peripherals tour USB cradlePeripherals tour To charge an optional spare battery pack Headset with remote control No. Icon Component To connect the headset directly to the device Remote control operation Keypad module Headset operationTo attach the keypad module to the device Command interface Command interfaceHardware buttons and the stylus Today screen Navigation bar and command bar Status iconsIcon Description To access a pop-up menu Pop-up menusNotifications Command interface Using the input panel Using the input panelTo show or hide the input panel To type with the soft keyboard To use Letter RecognizerTo change word suggestion options To use Transcriber To use Block Recognizer To punctuate in Transcriber To see how to write a letter in Transcriber Writing on the screen Selecting and editing typed textWriting on the screen To select and edit written text To write on the screen To convert writing to text Drawing on the screen To create a drawingDrawing on the screen To create a recording in Notes Recording a messageTo play a recording Recording a message Using My Text Using My TextTo insert a My Text message To edit a My Text message Opening an application Switching between applicationsOpening an application Icon Program Usage Finding and organising information To use FindFinding and organising information Using ActiveSyncTM Using ActiveSyncTMTo use File Explorer You can also use ActiveSyncTM to To remotely synchronise your device To open ActiveSyncTM on your device Calendar CalendarTo open Calendar Scheduling an appointment To create an appointmentTo use the Calendar summary screen Creating a meeting request ContactsContacts To schedule a meeting Finding a contact Creating a contact Tasks TasksTo use the Contacts summary screen To open Tasks Creating a task Creating a note To use the Tasks summary screenTo open Notes Managing Microsoft Pocket Outlook applications Creating a new file Pocket WordPocket Word To use the Pocket Word file list Entering information Typing mode Drawing mode Writing mode Creating a new workbook Pocket ExcelDisplaying the toolbar Pocket Excel Protecting your workbooks Microsoft Windows Media Player for Pocket PCMicrosoft Windows Media Player for Pocket PC Tips for working in Pocket Excel Microsoft Reader for Pocket PC Using GuidebookGetting books on your ET180 Microsoft Reader for Pocket PC Opening a book Using LibraryReading a book To open Library To search for text Using the Reader featuresTo copy text To view book annotations Removing a book HighlightsDrawings Microsoft Reader for Pocket PC Sending information Infrared communicationReceiving information Infrared communication Connecting to a network Connecting to the InternetConnecting to the Internet To create a modem connection to a network To set up an email service Connecting directly to an email serverStarting a connection Ending a connection Getting help on connecting Getting help on connecting Using Pocket Internet Explorer Using Pocket Internet ExplorerTo open Pocket Internet Explorer To view mobile favorites and channels To browse the InternetMobile Favorites folder Mobile favorites Favorite linksTo create a mobile favorite To download a mobile favorite Signing up for AvantGo AvantGoAvantGo To add or remove channels Inbox Connecting directly to an email serverSynchronising email messages Inbox Using the message list Creating an email/SMS message Managing email messages and folders MSN MessengerMSN Messenger Folder behavior with a direct connection to an email server To switch to MSN Messenger Setting up an accountTo set up an account and sign Working with contacts Connecting to a terminal server Terminal Services ClientTerminal Services Client Tips when chatting with contacts To navigate inside Terminal Services Client To disconnect without ending a sessionTo disconnect and end a session Tips when using Terminal Services Client To improve display performanceTo improve browser performance Installing the SIM card Installing the SIM cardTo install the SIM card About the Dialer screen Entering your PINEntering your PIN To enter your PIN Phone status icons Dialer buttonsAbout the Dialer screen Icon Name Description Phone operation About the callpad moduleCallpad buttons About the callpad module Turning the phone function on and off Backspacing and deleting number inputPhone operation To adjust the phone conversation volume Adjusting the phone conversation volumeResponding to phone calls To answer a call Making phone calls Toggling the speakerphone mode on and offEnding phone calls Making a call from Dialer Making a call using Microsoft Contacts Making a call using the keypad moduleTo make a call using Microsoft Contacts International calls To make a call using Speed Dial Making a call using Speed Dial To make a call using Call Log Making a call using Call Log To make a call from SIM Manager Making a call from SIM Manager Emergency call Managing more than one callCall Notification Managing more than one call Call Hold To set up a conference callConference Call To put a call on hold Call notes Other Phone functionsOther Phone functions To add additional people to a conference call To view a call note From the Call Log windowFrom Notes SMS service To send SMS using DialerVoice mail Managing contacts using Microsoft Contacts Managing contact informationManaging contact information Managing contacts using SIM Manager To access SIM ManagerTo add contacts to SIM Manager To export SIM Manager contacts To export individual SIM Manager contactTo export all SIM Manager contacts To access the Call Log Managing the Call Log itemsManaging the Call Log items Call duration Call Log categoriesCall Log limit To view call duration Transferring Call Log entries to Microsoft Contacts Deleting Call Log entriesTo transfer Call Log entries to Microsoft Contacts Customizing the phone functions To access Phone SettingsCustomizing the phone functions To delete individual Call Log entries To configure ring type, ring tone, and keypad sounds Settings Phone tabDownloading ring tones Managing ring tones To enable your PIN To configure your PINTo disable your PIN To change your PIN To enable or disable Caller ID Settings Services tabTo enable or disable call forwarding Caller ID To view voice mail and SMS access numbers To enable or disable call waitingCall waiting Voice mail and SMS To find a network Settings Network tabTo select a network To set preferred networks Settings Special tab Customizing the phone functions Adjusting device settings Adjusting device settingsTo access Settings Personal Buttons InputMenus Password Owner InformationPhone Preference Sounds & NotificationToday System AboutAbout MyDevice Clock Brightness Memory Power Remove Programs Regional Settings Connections ScreenAvantGo Connect Beam ConnectionsNetwork Adapters Adding and removing programs To add programs using ActiveSyncTMAdding programs Adding and removing programs Adding a program to the Start menu To add a Start menu program using SettingsRemoving programs Adding a program to the Start menu Adding a program to the Start menu 108 Battery problem TroubleshootingCustomer support User support Password problem TroubleshootingMemory problem Forgotten password Screen freezes or responds slowly Screen problemsScreen is blank Screen is dark IR connection problem Tapping and writing problemsPhone connection problem Internet connection problem Cable and cradle problem 114 Index