

An interesting thing here is that the camera button behavior can also be changed, in case you don't plan to use the camera too often.Īs besides manufacturing devices, i-mate is also a software developer the company has bundled quite a few software applications of their own with the device. If you hold them pressed for a little longer, they change their behavior, and can be programmed to launch a specific application or perform different functions - by default they can be used to open the Start Menu or perform the ok/close function. The two softkeys act as shortcuts to locking the device and accessing the contacts list. The directional pad is a little difficult to operate, and it would have been nice if it were a little more raised compared to the keys around it, making it easier for the user to press it. On the lower part there are 2 softkeys and 2 buttons for call/end call, wrapped around a 4-way directional pad with an activation button in the middle. The bi-color LED (with green and red lights) shows the charging status, and notifies the user of missed calls and new mail. The front side of the handheld features the display, with the control keys placed beneath it, and the microphone and a LED indicator in the upper area.
