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  • Page 1 Wireless Assistant SAGEM WA 3050 Owner’s Guide...
  • Page 2 WA 3050 1 Antenna 2 Status LEDs: GSM | PDA 3 Speaker 4 Record 5 Up/Down control/Action button 6 Touch screen 7 END Phone OFF 8 SEND / Phone ON 9 PDA power ON/OFF 10 Microphone 11 USB/Serial port 12 DC jack...
  • Page 3 Blinking amber New SMS received Solid green Communication in progress Green / Red Hands-free mode activated Blinking green Meeting reminder activated Blinking red Low Battery no call in progress Solid red Low Battery call in progress or hands-free mode activated.
  • Page 4 Copyright The information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice. Sagem shall not be held liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein; nor for incidental or consequential damages resulting from the furnishing, performance, or use of this material.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Welcome How to use the information in this manual Conventions Where to find information Using online help WA 3050 components Setting up the WA 3050 Information on the SIM card Important safety information Specific precautions Charging device European Union Notice...
  • Page 6 Accessing voice mail Activating or deactivating automatic redial when busy 72 Reviewing the status of caller ID settings Blocking outgoing caller ID until the phone is powered Activating or deactivating call waiting Forwarding voice, data, or fax calls Using Call Status...
  • Page 7 Using the Call Log Reviewing calls made, received, or missed Deleting the information in the Call Log Using the security features of your phone Locking the phone keys Activating the use of a PIN code Changing the PIN code Changing the PIN2 code...
  • Page 8 Tips for working in Pocket Excel Microsoft Money Opening and/or creating a new file Navigating within Microsoft Money Creating, editing, and deleting accounts Creating, editing, and deleting categories, payees 178 Adding and working with transactions Creating, editing, and updating your investments viii...
  • Page 9 Adjusting Pocket PC device settings Customizing system settings Setting options for answering calls Setting options to show call length and cost, and delete the call log Causing the display to be turned off during a call Selecting options for ring tone and vibrating alert...
  • Page 10 Configuring your WA 3050 device to use as a modem for your PC Managing resources Managing power Adjusting storage and program memory Managing SMS and faxes Stopping or activating a running program Backing up and restoring data Monitoring phone usage...
  • Page 11 Appendix D: Supported GSM-standard MMI key sequences Appendix E: Hardware specifications System specifications Physical specifications Glossary Index...

  • Page 13: Welcome

    Integrated into your device is a next-generation GSM phone with a full range of voice and data capabilities, including the ability to send and receive SMS and fax, and a WAP browser for access to the mobile Internet. Microsoft Pocket Outlook lets you read and write e-mail and manage your appointments and contacts.

  • Page 14: How To Use The Information In This Manual

    How to use the information in this manual Use as little or as much of the information in this manual as you think you need. If you are familiar with the way GSM phones work, you may be able to scan the calling procedures to quickly grasp how to complete a familiar task using the WA 3050 device.
  • Page 15 “Customizing your device” covers procedures for customizing Pocket PC and phone program settings, installing additional software, and configuring your WA 3050 device to use as a modem for your PC or notebook computer. “Managing resources” describes some tools and procedures you can use to perform preventive maintenance and track phone costs.

  • Page 16: Conventions

    Conventions § The names of menus, commands, toolbar buttons, tabs in a dialog box, dialog box titles, items within a dialog box, and icons are shown in bold type. § The names of function keys or key sequences on a standard PC keyboard are shown in uppercase.

  • Page 17: Where To Find Information

    Where to find information For information on See this source Programs on the WA 3050 This owner’s guide or online help. Tap Help on the Start menu to view Help for the active program. Additional programs that can The Extras folder on the...

  • Page 18: Using Online Help

    Windows for Pocket PC by tapping Help on the menu. Help is displayed for the active program. To display a menu of all help files, tap the View menu, then tap All Installed Help. Navigate in Help by tapping links or the button.

  • Page 19: Wa 3050 Components

    WA 3050 components Your WA 3050 device includes the following components: § PDA and stylus § Main battery pack § Main battery (attaches to main battery pack) § CD-ROM § Backup battery § Documentation, consisting of this owner’s guide, an installation guide, and a safety notice §...

  • Page 20: Setting Up The Wa 3050

    § On the back of your WA 3050 device is a small door that provides access to the connector for CompactFlash support. This door must be kept shut at all times except during the use of the CompactFlash support feature.

  • Page 21: Information On The Sim Card

    Your WA 3050 device includes a small electronic device called a SIM card. This card contains all of the information the GSM network needs for you to use your phone as well as some storage space for personal information, such as frequently dialed phone numbers, which you can create and modify as needed.

  • Page 22: Important Safety Information

    Important safety information Main battery and backup battery Due to the type of batteries used in your WA 3050 device, follow the laws in your country concerning their recycling. Used batteries must be taken to the proper facilities for recycling.

  • Page 23: Specific Precautions

    Specific precautions Caution Your WA 3050 device contains a lithium ion (LI) battery pack. There is a risk of fire and burns if the battery pack is handled improperly. Do not disassemble, crush, puncture, short external contacts, or dispose of in fire or water.

  • Page 24: Charging Device

    The use of another charging device could prove to be dangerous and will void the warranty of your WA 3050 device. The main plug socket must be easily accessible. The main voltage should correspond to that given on the manufacturer’s plate on the charging device.

  • Page 25: Accessories

    Accessories In addition to the basic unit , battery pack, and carrying case, your WA 3050 device includes a number of accessories that increase its versatility and usefulness. USB cradle and external power adapter The cradle allows you to connect your device to the USB...

  • Page 26: Stereo Headphones With Built-In Microphone

    Stereo headphones with built-in microphone Stereo headphones with built-in microphone enable you to listen to your favorite audio files and use your phone in automatic-answer mode. Optional accessories A number of accessories are available as additional options for your WA 3050 device, mainly: §...

  • Page 27: Guidelines For General Use

    Airplane safety In an airplane, your phone must be switched off to ensure that it does not interfere with the plane’s systems. Its use is illegal, and you could be prosecuted or banned from air travel or using cellular networks in the future if you do not abide by these regulations.
  • Page 28 General precautions § Do not try to open your WA 3050 device and repair it yourself. The manufacturer cannot be held responsible for any damage/accident that may result from this. §...
  • Page 29 § To avoid the risk of demagnetisation, do not place diskettes, credits cards etc. close to your unit. Warning The manufacturer will not be held responsible for failure to follow any of the preceding recommendations or for improper use of the product.

  • Page 31: Getting Started

    Getting started “Getting started” provides an overview of the features and capabilities of your device. Read this section to help you do the following: § Learn how your device operates § Navigate in Windows for Pocket PC § Recognize features of the dialing screen.

  • Page 32: Configuring Your Wa 3050 Device

    Wireless Assistant Installation Guide. WA 3050 basics Review the diagrams inside the front cover to identify hardware features of your device. Then read the following sections for an overview of these features and a quick look at Pocket PC and dialing interface basics.

  • Page 33: Hardware Buttons

    Other buttons include the Record button for making audio files, the Up/Down control/Action button, the Volume button, and a set of 4 program buttons that turn on your device instantly and open it to a program assigned to each of these buttons. The icons on the buttons identify the programs they activate (see “Programs ”).

  • Page 34: Stylus

    Tap the action you want to perform on the pop-up menu that appears. Note The stylus tip can also be used to press the Reset button and open the doors for the main and backup batteries.

  • Page 35: Today Screen

    2.2.3 Today screen When you press the PDA power ON/OFF button for the first time each day (or after 4 hours of inactivity), you will see the Today screen. You can also display it by tapping and then Today. On the Today screen, you can see at a glance important information for the day.
  • Page 36 You may see the following status icons on the command bar in the Today screen: Icon Meaning Turns all sounds on and off Backup battery is low Backup battery is very low Main battery is charging Main battery is low...

  • Page 37: Dialing Screen

    ) provide access to the basic calling features of your phone. (Authorisation for specific services accessible through the phone interface is contained in the SIM card supplied by your carrier when you purchased your phone.) Tap to switch to a...
  • Page 38 “running” script “R” replaces the antenna. A flashing antenna indicates the absence of a steady signal. Beneath the row of status icons is the message area. Information such as the caller’s name and the number, and the status messages such as “Emergency call mode”, are displayed in this part of the dialing screen.
  • Page 39 Below the messages area is the soft dialing pad. Press or tap “keys” on this part of the dialing screen to dial a number and select other options. For example, you can dial...

  • Page 40: Programs

    2.2.5 Programs The following table contains a partial list of programs that can be found on the WA 3050 device. The icons appear as they would look on the Start menu or navigation bar. Look in the Extras folder on the ActiveSync CD for additional programs you can install.

  • Page 41: Switching Among Programs/Tasks

    WinPhone Send an SMS or fax 2.2.6 Switching among programs/tasks You can switch from one program to another by selecting it from the (Start) menu. You can tap this same icon on the dialing screen during a call to open another program while continuing to talk on the phone.

  • Page 42: Navigation Bar And Command Bar

    Note Tapping , then Phone displays the dialing screen, but you will be unable to make a call until the phone has been turned on (see “Turning the phone on and off”). You can also switch to some programs by pressing one of the program buttons located on the front or side of your device.
  • Page 43 . The command bar includes menu names, buttons, and the input panel button. To create a new item in the current program, tap New. To see the name of a button, tap and hold the stylus on the button.

  • Page 44: Pop-Up Menus

    2.2.8 Pop-up menus With pop-up menus, you can quickly choose an action for an item. For example, you can use the pop-up menu in the contact list to quickly delete a contact, make a copy of a contact, or send e-mail to a contact. The actions in the pop- up menus vary from one program to another.
  • Page 45 PDA components at the same time. When the PDA is on but the phone is off, you can access Pocket PC programs but are unable to make or receive...

  • Page 46: Notifications

    If you must work with both the PDA and phone on, keep in mind that you will have to charge the battery more often and may not be as productive using organiser or other Pocket PC programs if you are interrupted frequently by incoming calls.

  • Page 47: Entering Information

    The number “keys” and other “buttons” on the WA 3050 soft dialing pad are designed to be finger-activated. You can use your fingers or the stylus (if you prefer) to dial a number and select context-sensitive buttons and other options while using your phone.

  • Page 48: Typing Using The Input Panel

    Tap the Input Panel button to show or hide the input panel, then tap the arrow next to the Input Panel button to see your choices. When you use the input panel, your WA 3050 device anticipates the word you are typing or writing and displays it above the input panel.
  • Page 49 To type with the soft keyboard Tap the arrow next to the Input Panel button, then Keyboard. Tap the keys with your stylus on the soft keyboard that is displayed. To use Character Recognizer Tap the arrow next to the Input Panel button, then Character Recognizer.

  • Page 50: Writing On The Screen

    Appendix B for specific instructions on using Character Recognizer. To select typed text If you want to edit or format typed text, you must select it first by dragging the stylus across the text you want to select.
  • Page 51 To select writing If you want to edit what you write, you must first select it. Tap and hold the stylus next to the text you want to select until the insertion point appears.
  • Page 52 Without lifting the stylus, drag it across the text you want to select. If you accidentally write on the screen, tap Edit then Undo and try again. You can also select text by tapping the Pen button to deselect it then dragging the stylus across the screen.
  • Page 53 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.

  • Page 54: Drawing On The Screen

    2.2.14 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.
  • Page 55 Tap and hold the stylus on the drawing until the selection handle appears. To select multiple drawings, tap the Pen button so that it is no longer selected, then drag to select the drawings you want. You can cut, copy, and paste selected drawings by tapping...

  • Page 56: Recording A Message

    The new recording appears in the note list or as an embedded icon. Note You can also make a recording by tapping the Record button on the Recording toolbar. To play a recording, tap it in the list, or tap its icon in the note.

  • Page 57: Finding And Organizing Information

    2.2.16 Finding and organizing information You can find and organise the files and information on your WA 3050 device in much the same way you do on your desktop PC: by using the Find utility or by using File Explorer. Use the Find utility to locate files that contain a specified text string or that match specific criteria.
  • Page 58 Tip To locate files that are taking up storage space, select Larger than 64 KB in Type . Tap Go. To access File Explorer § and Programs , then tap File Explorer.
  • Page 59 Voice communication...

  • Page 61: Basic Calling Features

    Basic calling features Once you know a little bit about how your device operates and can find your way around the Pocket PC and soft dialing interface, you are ready to start using the basic calling features of the WA 3050 device. You can: §...

  • Page 62: Turning The Phone On And Off

    Turning the phone on and off The first thing to know about using your phone is how to turn it on and off. You must turn it on before you can use calling features and access phone settings. (In addition, a...

  • Page 63: Making An International Call

    Making an emergency call You can make an emergency call on any network when the SIM card is absent or a PIN code is activated, or when call barring or fixed dialing is in effect (see “Using the security features of your phone”).

  • Page 64: Answering A Call

    You must leave your phone on to receive incoming calls. The dialing screen does not have to be displayed, and the PDA component does not have to be powered on for you to receive them. If the phone is on and you receive an incoming call, the dialing screen is displayed and you can proceed to answer the call.

  • Page 65: Adjusting Speaker Volume

    Call Log as a missed call. You also have the option of actively rejecting the call, which causes the phone to stop ringing and sends the caller immediately to voice mail. To reject a call § Press or tap to reject an incoming call. If the phone...

  • Page 66: Setting The Microphone To Mute

    Hands- free mode ends when you turn it off or when you end a call. To activate hands-free mode...

  • Page 67: Ending A Call

    When the dialing screen is displayed, press or tap Press or tap 3.12 Ending a call When you are finished talking, be sure to end your call. To end a call § Press to end the currently active call (details visible in the message area).

  • Page 68: Advanced Calling Features

    Set up a three-way conference call. Viewing the last number dialed When the phone is on but no call is in progress, the message area normally displays the message “All calls are ended”. You can access the Call Log to view the last number dialed (see “Using the Call Log”).

  • Page 69: Making A Call From Contacts

    § Press Making a call from Contacts You can browse information in Contacts, highlight an entry, then place a call to the selected individual if the entry includes a phone number. To make a call from Contacts then Contacts. Select an entry on the list.

  • Page 70: Setting Up A Three-Way Conference Call

    Conferencing can occur when there are two calls in progress: one active and one on hold. When that call status configuration occurs, the button lets you conference a caller with another party.

  • Page 71: Call-Related Features

    Call-related features The WA 3050 supports a number of call-related features: § One-touch access to voice mail § Activate or deactivate automatic redial when busy § Review the status of caller ID services § Block outgoing caller ID until phone powered off §...

  • Page 72: Accessing Voice Mail

    Press and hold down Activating or deactivating automatic redial when busy If you receive a busy signal when you make a call, you can choose to have the number redialed automatically or end the call. Settings enable you to specify whether and how automatic redialing should occur.

  • Page 73: Reviewing The Status Of Caller Id Settings

    ID on outgoing calls when you make a call. If you want to use this feature, you can select it any time after you turn on the phone but before making a call.

  • Page 74: Activating Or Deactivating Call Waiting

    It provides basic forwarding for any type of call and additional forwarding options for voice calls if a line is busy, or if a caller is unavailable (phone is turned off) or not answering calls.
  • Page 75 Settings. On the Personal tab, tap Phone, then Call Services. Tap the Forward tab. Tap on the Call type box and tap Voice, Data, or Fax. To specify a forwarding destination to use all the time for the type of call selected, tap Always forward to.

  • Page 76: Using Call Status

    § The number you are dialing § The name of the party you are calling if there is a matching caller ID in the Contacts list § Other information such as call length and cost if activated.

  • Page 77: Monitoring The Status Of Calls In Progress

    The Call Status feature enables you to monitor the status of two or more calls in progress (up to four at a time) and to perform an action based on the information in the entry, the type of call, and available options.

  • Page 78: Switching Between Different Calls In Progress

    If there are no incoming calls and you would like to switch to another call on hold, let your caller know that you are putting them on hold, then tap to put your caller on hold and make the call that has been on hold the active call.

  • Page 79: Using The Call Log

    If caller ID is blocked or there is no data, a call is not logged in the Call Log. And only the most recent call is retained if you make or receive more than one call to or...
  • Page 80 If there is a matching contact for an entry highlighted in the Call Log, the Contact button is active. Press the Call button to make a call to a highlighted number, or press the Contact button to display the Contact Summary screen.

  • Page 81: Reviewing Calls Made, Received, Or Missed

    When the phone is turned on, press or tap access the Call Log. Press or tap á and â or rock the Up/Down control to scroll the list and highlight successive entries. If there is a matching contact for a highlighted entry, the Call and Contact buttons are activated.

  • Page 82: Deleting The Information In The Call Log

    (while phone is on) When the phone is turned on, press or tap Press or tap á and â or rock the Up/Down control to scroll the list of entries. If you are sure you want to delete the contents of the...

  • Page 83: Using The Security Features Of Your Phone

    If you press one of these keys when this option has been enabled, a pop-up window appears asking you if you want to unlock the keys to use the phone. You can unlock the keys by selecting “Yes” or by pressing the Action button, or you can leave them locked and proceed to use the phone.

  • Page 84: Activating The Use Of A Pin Code

    Activating the use of a PIN code Your WA 3050 device includes an option for activating the use of a PIN code whenever the phone is turned on. If your device is lost or stolen, it cannot be used to make or receive calls if this option is enabled.
  • Page 85 Cancel, you will only be able to place emergency calls (no PUK required) until your card is replaced. Tap OK on the PIN entry window to enter the PIN code. To deactivate the use of a PIN code then Settings.

  • Page 86: Changing The Pin Code

    Tap Change PIN code . Enter the current PIN code on the PIN entry screen. On the PIN entry window, use the stylus to type a new PIN code. PIN codes must be from 4 to 8 characters in length. If you make an error, press and hold delete what you typed and reenter your PIN code.

  • Page 87: Changing The Pin2 Code

    Phone, then Security. Tap Change PIN2 code. On the PIN entry window, use the stylus to type a new PIN2 code. PIN2 codes must be from 4 to 8 characters in length. If you make an error, press and hold delete what you typed and reenter your PIN2 code.

  • Page 88: Activating Call Barring

    Note You will need to use a password issued to you by your carrier to complete the procedure for activating call barring. This password is different from both the PIN and PIN2 codes.
  • Page 89 OK to enter it and close the PIN entry window. Complete Steps 3-7 for each type of call – Voice, Data, or Fax – for which you want to activate call barring. When you are done activating call barring, tap...

  • Page 90: Activating Fixed Dialing Numbers

    SIM). The message “The phone is not allowed to call that number.” is displayed if you attempt to call a number that is not on the list when fixed dialing is in effect. To activate fixed dialing numbers then Settings.
  • Page 91 Tap Remove to move a highlighted number from the list to the number input area where you can edit or delete it. Enter the PIN2 code if the PIN entry screen is displayed. Tap Add to apply your changes. 10. To deactivate the use of fixed dialing numbers, repeat...

  • Page 92: Activating Cost Limitations

    Before closing the Cost window, enter an amount not to exceed a fixed cost of service in the box to the right of Limit cost to. Tap Limit cost to if it is not selected.

  • Page 93: Turning Off Transmission Of Dtmf Tones

    You can turn off the transmission of DTMF tones if you do not want someone to hear them when you dial another number during a call in progress.

  • Page 94: Using The Sync Sim Utility

    The number of phone numbers you can store depends on the capacity of the card issued by your carrier. If you know its location (index number) in the directory, you can dial a number by keying in its index number followed by the pound sign (#) on the dialing screen.
  • Page 95 By default, a phone number is saved as a mobile telephone number (Mobile tel) in Contacts. To save it as another type of number, hold the stylus on next to Mobile tel, then tap Work tel or Home tel. Tap OK to update Contacts, or Cancel to cancel your selection.
  • Page 96 Tap OK to delete the selected entry, or Cancel to cancel your selection. Note If there is an entry for the same phone number in Contacts, you will need to open Contacts to modify or delete it. An entry already exists in Contacts for each item that is preceded by a check mark.
  • Page 97 Tap Tools, Save Contact… to copy the selected name and number to the directory on the SIM card. Repeat Steps 2-4 for each entry you want to copy. Tap View, SIM View to save a SIM entry to Contacts, or select another option.
  • Page 99 SMS § § fax § § WAP § § e-mail § § Web browser...

  • Page 101: Using Wireless Data Applications

    ISP provides a WAP Gateway. Once support for data transmission and Internet access are in place, you need to complete some set-up tasks to ensure that software is properly configured, and to define at least...

  • Page 102: Configuring Sms & Fax Settings

    Before attempting to send or receive SMS, review SMS settings to select an SMS Service Center, choose a recording that plays when you receive an incoming SMS, and select event log options. Review fax settings to specify sender information, transmission properties, and formatting options.
  • Page 103 Tap the Service Center tab. Tap and select an SMS Service Center number. Tap the Rings tab to select recordings that will play when you have an incoming SMS or fax. Tap the Technical support tab to select event log...
  • Page 104 Logo of the cover page Tap Browse to select a file containing the logo you want to use. Select Auto size if you want the logo to fill the whole area assigned to it. Select Center if you want the logo centered in the area assigned to it.

  • Page 105: Configuring Wap Settings

    10.2 Configuring WAP settings Depending on your Internet Service Provider, you may connect to WAP sites through a Gateway or individually by entering specific WAP-enabled URLs. Access WAP settings to configure connection preferences accordingly. To configure WAP settings Do one of the following: §...

  • Page 106: Sms

    Sending and receiving SMS With Winphone you can create multiple SMS messages and send them at once, or you can send each message as you create it. You can obtain recipient information from Contacts, modify recipient information if you need to, and create messages that have multiple recipients.
  • Page 107 § . If you selected Send now in Step 5, your message is sent. If you did not select Send now in Step 5, your message is saved with any other messages to be sent in the WinPhone Outbox. Tap...

  • Page 108: Reading And Replying To Sms Messages

    Modify to apply your changes. to send the message (if you selected Send now) or to have it added to the WinPhone Outbox for later delivery. To specify an additional recipient On the Create a new SMS screen, tap a recipient’s number, tap in the Mobile Tel.
  • Page 109 Highlight a message. Tap Tools then View. To reply to the message, tap Tools then Reply. Tap in the message input area and enter the text of your reply (see chapter "Sending an SMS message"). Do one of the following: §...

  • Page 110: Wap

    (see “Configuring WAP settings”) before activating it. Note The phone must be turned on but idle (no calls in progress) to browse WAP sites using EzWAP. You will be unable to make or receive voice calls during the time that your device is connected.

  • Page 111: Viewing Wap-Enabled Sites

    The basic procedure for viewing a WAP-enabled site is similar to that for a standard HTML browser. Note When you are done using EzWAP, be sure to close the connection (see “Ending a connection”). You will be unable to make or receive calls or to use applications such as WinPhone, Pocket Internet Explorer, or Inbox if you leave the connection open.
  • Page 112 To view a WAP-enabled site Tap in the address zone, then type the URL you want to view. To display the EzWAP menu § To display the contextual pop-up menu §...

  • Page 113: Fax

    Note The phone must be turned on but idle (no calls in progress) to send or receive a fax. You will be unable to make or receive voice calls during the time that your device is connected.
  • Page 114 Tap Add to Contacts to copy the name and number to Contacts § Tap Select from Contacts to use information from Contacts. Tap an entry to select it from the list of contacts displayed § Tap Cancel to terminate sending the fax. The fax is not sent and its contents are deleted if you choose this option.
  • Page 115 Type the text of any message you want to include as part of your fax. Select a Cover Page if you want a separate cover page. Tap Browse to attach a separate document. Tap Fine Mode to send your fax with high resolution.
  • Page 116 14. Sometimes a fax machine is busy or off-line and you are unable to send a fax. Repeat Step 13 to send an individual fax or any unsent faxes if this happens. To receive a fax On the WinPhone main window, tap Tools then Receive a fax, or tap .

  • Page 117: Viewing And Annotating A Fax

    10.5.2 Viewing and annotating a fax You can view a fax you have created, sent, or received and select options for zooming magnification, rotating it 180 degrees, or adding an annotation. You can use the stylus to add your signature, a note, or responses to a fax you received before sending it back to the sender.

  • Page 118: Resending A Fax

    10.5.3 Resending a fax Sometimes you may need to resend a fax that was sent successfully. To resend a fax On the WinPhone main window, make sure that the Sent folder is selected. Highlight a fax you want to resend.

  • Page 119: Getting Connected

    Web, view WAP content, or send and receive e-mail, communication must be established between your WA 3050 device and the Internet or a private network. To establish communication, you must define at least one dial- up connection, then select that connection (or another one you define) when you configure or activate Pocket Internet Explorer, the WAP browser, or Inbox.

  • Page 120: Connecting To An Isp

    Web pages and WAP-enabled sites. Note The phone must be turned on but idle (no calls in progress) to connect to an ISP. You will be unable to make or receive calls during the time that your device is connected.

  • Page 121: Connecting To Your Network

    Once you have created the connection, it appears in Programs , Connections. To start the connection, remove the WA 3050 from the cradle. Make sure that the phone is turned on. Tap the connection icon, enter your user name and password, then tap Connect. Once connected, you can: §...
  • Page 122 Use an Ethernet card and a network connector to connect to the network. Note The phone must be turned on but idle (no voice calls or dial-up session in progress) to connect to your network using a modem. You will be unable to make or receive calls during the time that your device is connected.
  • Page 123 Once you have created the connection, it appears in Programs , Connections. To start the connection, remove the WA 3050 from the cradle. Make sure that the phone is turned on and available (no calls or dial-up session in progress). Tap the connection icon, enter your user name and password, and tap Connect.
  • Page 124 ActiveSync Help on the computer. If you want to access your e-mail server or the intranet, tap then Settings. On the Connections tab, tap Network then the Identification tab. Enter your user information. If you need assistance, see your network administrator.

  • Page 125: Ending A Connection

    10.6.3 Ending a connection When you finish using EzWAP, Inbox, or Pocket Internet Explorer, be sure to close the connection before switching to another program so that the modem is available for making and receiving voice calls or for other data transmission events.

  • Page 126: Connecting Directly To An E-Mail Server

    10.6.4 Connecting directly to an e-mail server You can set up a connection to an e-mail server so that you can send and receive e-mail messages by using a modem or network connection and Inbox on your WA 3050 device.
  • Page 127 Create new connection and follow the steps in the wizard. When you return to this screen at the end of the wizard, select the connection you created from the Connection list. A wizard will walk you through the remaining steps. For an explanation of a screen, tap Start then Help.

  • Page 128: Getting Help On Connecting

    For more information on using the Inbox program, see “Inbox: sending and receiving e-mail messages”. 10.6.5 Getting help on connecting More information on the procedures described here, as well as information on additional procedures, can be found in the following locations: §...

  • Page 129: Inbox: Sending And Receiving E-Mail Messages

    10.7 Inbox: sending and receiving e- mail messages Use Inbox to send and receive e-mail messages in either of these ways: § Synchronize messages with Microsoft Exchange or Microsoft Outlook on your desktop computer § Send and receive messages using a remote connection to an ISP or a network 10.7.1 Synchronising messages...

  • Page 130: Sending And Receiving E-Mail Remotely

    You will need to set up a remote connection to a network or an Internet service provider (ISP) and a connection to your mail server.

  • Page 131: Receiving Messages

    10.7.3 Receiving messages Messages you receive are displayed in the message list. By default, the most recently received messages are displayed first in the list.
  • Page 132 When you receive a message, tap it in the list to open it. Unread messages are displayed in bold. When you connect to your Internet mail service or synchronize with your desktop computer, Inbox downloads only the first 100 lines of each new message by default. No mail attachments are downloaded.

  • Page 133: Composing Messages

    Full Copy. The icons in the Inbox message list give you visual indications of message status. You specify your downloading preferences when you set up the service or select your synchronization options. You can change them at any time: §...
  • Page 134 Compose your message. Tap Send when you have finished your message. Messages are placed in your Outbox folder on your device and will be delivered in one of two ways: § They are transferred to the Outbox folder in Exchange or Outlook on your desktop computer the next time you synchronize.

  • Page 135: Managing Messages And Folders

    Then tap Move to or Copy to and select the folder. 10.8.1 Folder behaviour using ActiveSync...

  • Page 136: Folder Behaviour For Remote Services

    Inbox folder on the desktop so that both Inbox folders match. This prevents you from getting duplicate copies of a message, but it also means that you will no longer have access to the messages you move out of Inbox except from the device.

  • Page 137: Pocket Internet Explorer

    Unless you mark the favorite link as a mobile favorite, only the link will be downloaded to the WA 3050, and you will need to connect to your ISP or network to view the content.

  • Page 138: Mobile Favorites

    To create a mobile favorite Click Tools then Create Mobile Favorite in Internet Explorer 5 on your PC or notebook computer. Enter a new name in the Name box to change the link name. Select a desired update schedule in Update.

  • Page 139: Channels

    Note If you did not specify an update schedule in Step 3, you will need to manually download content to keep the information updated on your computer and WA 3050 device. Before synchronizing, in Internet Explorer on your computer, click Tools then Synchronize.
  • Page 140 Mobile Favorites folder in Internet Explorer 4.0 or later and are downloaded to your WA 3050 during synchronization. To see a list of mobile channels you can subscribe to at no fee, visit the Windows CE Mobile Channel List Web page (http://www.microsoft.com/windowsce/channels).
  • Page 141 Internet through an ISP (see “Connecting to an ISP”) or a network connection and browse the Web. Note The phone must be turned on but idle (no voice calls or data session in progress) to connect to the Internet. You will be unable to make or receive calls during the time that your device is connected.
  • Page 142 You will see the page that was downloaded the last time you synchronized your WA 3050 with your PC or notebook computer. If the page is not stored on the WA 3050, the favorite will be dimmed. You will need to synchronize your WA 3050 with your computer again to download the page or connect to the Internet to view the page.
  • Page 143 Note You can have Pocket Internet Explorer automatically connect to the Internet when you attempt to access a page that is not stored on the WA 3050 by specifying a connection in the Connection tab in Options and selecting Access remote content automatically.

  • Page 144: Transferring Items Using Infrared

    IR-compatible Windows-powered device at speeds of up to 115.2KB per second. Note You do not need to turn on the phone to use the infrared transfer capabilities of your device. To send information Switch to the program where you created the item you want to send and locate the item in the list.
  • Page 145 Note You can also receive items from Tasks, Contacts, Calendar, and Notes by tapping Tools then Receive via Infrared in list view.
  • Page 147 Organizer § § mobile computing § § multimedia...

  • Page 149: Microsoft Activesync

    With ActiveSync, you can also: § Back up and restore WA 3050 data (see “Backing up and restoring data”) § Copy (rather than synchronize) files between your WA 3050 Pocket PC and computer §...
  • Page 150 § Select which information types are synchronized and control how much data is synchronized. For example, you can choose how many weeks of past appointments you want synchronized. For information on installing ActiveSync, please see the booklet accompanying the ActiveSync CD. For information on using ActiveSync, see ActiveSync Help on the computer.

  • Page 151: Microsoft Pocket Outlook

    For information on using ActiveSync, see ActiveSync Help on the desktop computer. You can switch to any of these programs by tapping them on the menu. 12.1...
  • Page 152 Tip You can customise the Calendar display, such as changing the first day of the week, by tapping Options on the Tools menu. To schedule an appointment If you are in Day or Week view, tap the desired date and time for the appointment. Tap New.
  • Page 153 Enter other desired information. You will need to hide the input panel to see all available fields. To add notes, tap the Notes tab. You can enter text, draw, or create a recording. For more information about creating notes, see “Notes: Capturing Thoughts and Ideas”...

  • Page 154: Summary Screen

    Note If you select Remind me in an appointment, your device will remind you according to the options set in Settings, Personal tab, Sounds & Reminders. To change the appointment later, tap it in the Calendar, and then tap the summary screen. 12.1.1 Summary screen When you tap an appointment in Calendar, a summary screen is displayed.

  • Page 155: Contacts: Tracking Friends And Colleagues

    Contacts maintains a list of your friends and colleagues so that you can easily find the information you are looking for, whether you are at home or on the road. Using the device IR port, you can also quickly share Contacts information...
  • Page 156 Tip To change the way information is displayed in the list, tap Tools and then Options. To create a contact Tap New.
  • Page 157 You will need to scroll down to see all available fields. To assign the contact to a category, scroll to and tap Categories and select a category from the list. In the contact list, you can display contacts by category.

  • Page 158: Summary Screen

    When you tap a contact in the contact list, a summary screen is displayed. 12.3 Tasks: keeping a To Do list Use Tasks to keep track of what you have to do. In the task list, overdue tasks are displayed in bold.
  • Page 159 Note To change the way information is displayed in the list, tap Tools and then Options. To create a task Tap New.
  • Page 160 Select the start date and due date, and enter other information by first tapping the field. If the input panel is open, you will need to close it to see all available fields. To assign the task to a category, tap Categories and select a category from the list.

  • Page 161: Summary Screen

    12.3.1 Summary screen When you tap a task in the task list, a summary screen is displayed. 12.4 Notes: capturing thoughts and ideas Quickly capture thoughts, reminders, ideas, drawings, and phone numbers with Notes. You can create a written note or a recording.
  • Page 162 To create a note Tap New. Create your note by writing, drawing, typing, and recording. For more information about using the input panel, writing and drawing on the screen, and creating recordings, see “Getting started”.

  • Page 164: Companion Programs

    Media Player. Pocket Word, Microsoft Money, and Pocket Excel work with the Windows versions of the same programs on a desktop computer to give you easy access to copies of your files. You can create new files on your device, or you can copy files from your desktop computer to your device.

  • Page 165: Pocket Word

    Pocket Word contains a list of the files stored on your device. Tap a file in the list to open it. To delete, make copies of, and send files, tap and hold a file in the list. Then select the appropriate action from the pop-up menu.
  • Page 166 You can enter information in Pocket Word in one of four modes, displayed on the View menu. Each mode has its own toolbar, which you can display and hide by tapping the Show/Hide Toolbar button in the command bar. Tip You can change the zoom magnification by tapping View and then Zoom.

  • Page 167: Typing Mode

    13.1.1 Typing mode Using the input panel, enter typed text into the document. You can do this by tapping keys on the soft keyboard or by using handwriting recognition software. For more information on typing, see “Getting started”. To format existing text and to edit text, first select the text.

  • Page 168: Writing Mode

    For more information on writing, see “Getting started”. Tip If you cross three ruled lines in a single stylus stroke, the writing becomes a drawing, and can be edited and manipulated as described in the following section.

  • Page 169: Drawing Mode

    In drawing mode, use your stylus to draw on the screen. Gridlines appear as guides. When you lift your stylus off the screen after the first stroke, you will see a drawing box indicating the boundaries of the drawing. Every subsequent stroke within or touching the drawing box becomes part of the drawing.

  • Page 170: Recording Mode

    In recording mode, embed a recording into your document. Recordings are saved as WAV files. For more information on recording, see “Getting started”. 13.2 Pocket Excel Use Pocket Excel to create workbooks, such as expense reports and mileage logs. To create a new file, tap...
  • Page 171 Pocket Excel contains a list of the files stored on your device. Tap a file in the list to open it. To delete, make copies of, and send files, tap and hold a file in the list. Then select the appropriate action from the pop-up menu.

  • Page 172: Tips For Working In Pocket Excel

    Edit, and then Password. Every time you open the workbook, you will need to enter the password, so pick one that is easy for you to remember but hard for others to guess. Workbooks with password protection cannot be synchronized.
  • Page 173 § Split panes to view different areas of a large worksheet. Tap View and then Split. Then drag the split bar to where you want it. To remove the split, tap View and then Remove Split. § Display and hide rows and columns. To hide a hidden row or column, select a cell in the row or column you want to hide.

  • Page 174: Microsoft Money

    , Programs , Microsoft Money, and then New. Microsoft Money for Pocket PC only allows you to have one file on your Pocket PC at any time. As a result, you are not able to create a second Microsoft Money for Pocket PC file or open any existing Microsoft Money files from your desktop PC directly on your Pocket PC.

  • Page 175: Navigating Within Microsoft Money

    Microsoft Money for Pocket PC contains five basic screens, called views. The views are Account Manager, Account Register, Investments, Payees, and Categories. The current view is always displayed at the top of the screen. View menu To select a view Tap on the View menu.

  • Page 176: Creating, Editing, And Deleting Accounts

    The Account Manager is the main view in Microsoft Money for Pocket PC. It displays the name and balance of each of your accounts, as well as the total balance for all of your accounts. The Account Register displays a detailed list of all of the transactions in a particular account.
  • Page 177 Tap OK. Once you have created an account, you can edit the details on your Pocket PC. You can also edit some of the account details for accounts created in Microsoft Money on your desktop PC and synchronized to your Pocket PC. If you change any of the details, they will be sent back to your desktop PC the next time you synchronize.

  • Page 178: Creating, Editing, And Deleting Categories, Payees

    Microsoft Money for Pocket PC is designed for fast entry so you can create new transactions when they occur, whether in a taxi or in a supermarket. You can create a new transaction in the Account Register by tapping New.

  • Page 179: Creating, Editing, And Updating Your Investments

    13.3.6 Creating, editing, and updating your investments Microsoft Money for Pocket PC can be used to track the value of your investment portfolio. To open the Investments view, tap Investments on the View menu. Microsoft Money for Pocket PC can even update the value of your investments with the latest market prices from the MSN MoneyCentral Web site over any Internet connection.
  • Page 180 Examples include a direct network connection or a wireless connection. Note that the connection must be a direct IP connection to the Internet. If you require a proxy server to reach the Internet, tap Options on the Tools menu and adjust the settings.

  • Page 181: Synchronising With Microsoft Money On Your Desktop Pc

    Money for Pocket PC will record the time when the investments are updated and display the time with the title “Quotes last updated at:” Note that if any of the investments have invalid symbols or you manually edit any of the prices, Microsoft Money for Pocket PC will display the quotes update time as “Not available.”...
  • Page 182 Tools menu. On the Sync Options tab, select the “Microsoft Money Data” in the list of information types and check the check box next to it. Click OK. Microsoft Money will select the last Money file you used on your desktop PC and synchronize with that file each time you connect your Pocket PC.

  • Page 183: Configuring Money For Pocket Pc

    13.3.8 Configuring Money for Pocket PC Microsoft Money for Pocket PC has a few options that can be set in the Options dialog box, found on the Tools menu. General options As described in “Adding and working with transactions” section, AutoComplete+ will automatically enter the most...
  • Page 184 If investment updating is not working properly, ask your ISP or your corporate MIS department if you require a proxy server and enter the settings.

  • Page 185: Windows Media Player For Pocket Pc

    13.4.1 Using the playlist manager Use the playlist manager to set the track playback order. All My Music is the default playlist. It contains all digital audio files available for playback on the WA 3050 and storage card. To see a list of recently selected playlists, tap...
  • Page 186 Default playlist of all tracks Previously selected playlists Playlist management Tap and hold a track or playlist to perform actions such as copying, moving, and deleting. For more information on using Windows Media Player, tap then Help.

  • Page 187: Microsoft Reader

    Download books to your computer from your favorite eBook website. Then, use File Explorer and ActiveSync to copy the book files to the WA 3050. The books appear in the Reader Library, where you can tap them in the list to open them.

  • Page 188: Using The Library

    13.5.2 Using the Library The Library is your home page. It displays a list of all books stored on the WA 3050 or a storage card. You can go to the Library by tapping Library on the Reader command bar. Or on a book page, tap the book title then tap Library on the pop-up menu.

  • Page 189: Microsoft Transcriber

    WA 3050 device screen. Transcriber lets you jot down a phone number, take notes and more, just as easily and naturally as writing on a piece of paper. Caution Transcriber is a pre-installed program. If a version of Transcriber is included on the ActiveSync CD shipped with your device, do not attempt to install it.

  • Page 190: Features

    § Immediate usability: Unlike many handwriting recognition programs, Transcriber is ready to run right out of the box with no training required. You can, however, customise Transcriber to your personal handwriting style, thereby increasing Transcriber’s already superb accuracy and speed.

  • Page 191: Starting The Program

    Transcriber as the input method to start it. To start Transcriber When a text-editing application such as Notes or Pocket Word is open, tap New in the lower left corner of the application window. Depending on what input method your handheld...
  • Page 192 Tap here to display the input panel menu Tap the arrow to the right of the input method icon to display the input panel menu: Tap Transcriber to select it as the input method. The following information appears:...

  • Page 193: Transcriber Tutorials

    Transcriber tutorials Many people prefer to learn by doing. The following tutorials cover a few of the most common ways in which people use Transcriber. Read the rest of this chapter for complete details on how Transcriber works once you are finished with the tutorials.
  • Page 194 If Transcriber recognizes the above text correctly, keep writing until it mis-recognizes a word, for example: Tap and hold the stylus on the screen right next to the incorrect text for a few seconds. Without picking up the stylus, drag the stylus across the text you wish to...
  • Page 195 Note If you find it difficult to highlight one letter, you can change the size of the text by using the zoom mode on your handheld device. On the toolbar choose Tools, then select the percentage you wish to increase the text Next, rewrite the letters that were recognized incorrectly on the screen below the text.
  • Page 196 Write a new sentence, The lazy dog, and the highlighted text will be replaced by the new sentence.

  • Page 197: Tutorial Two: Editing Gestures

    14.3.2 Tutorial Two: editing gestures In addition to replacing incorrect text, there are also several gestures you can use to edit your text. This tutorial will teach you Backspace, Enter, Space, Undo, and Case change gestures. Launch both your text editing application and Transcriber on your device and write The quick brown fox jumps over a lazy dog.
  • Page 198 Note that the cursor moves down one line. Use the Backspace gesture again (straight line from right to left) to erase the carriage return and move back to the top line. Tap the word brown between the r and the o to position the cursor, and use the Space gesture.
  • Page 199 The space is added. Use the Undo gesture to remove the space. Make a vertical line going up and retrace the line going down.
  • Page 200 Select the word quick and use the Case Change gesture. 10. This turns the word quick to QUICK.

  • Page 201: Customizing Transcriber

    14.4.1 Adjusting program settings You can modify program settings that control functions such as the thickness of the line and color of the “ink”. Note Your WA 3050 has a monochrome screen . Consequently, color choices mentioned in help topics or in program options are rendered in varying shades of gray scale.
  • Page 202 If not already selected, tap the General tab at the bottom of the screen to display the Transcriber Options panel: Tap the Sound on check box to mute your device (box is unchecked). Tap the Show intro screen box if you want the intro screen to appear each time you start Transcriber (box is checked).
  • Page 203 Note This will not change the color of the recognized typed print, only the ink written on the screen. Tap the name of a color listed on the pop-up menu that appears: Tap the up or down arrow in the Inking box to increase or decrease the width of the ink.

  • Page 204: Personalising Handwriting Recognition Capabilities

    Transcriber includes options for customising how the program recognizes your handwriting. To personalise handwriting recognition capabilities Tap the arrow to the right of the hand icon then tap Options. Make sure that the input method is Transcriber, then tap Options.
  • Page 205 Tap the Recognizer tab to display the following: Check or clear the following boxes to toggle their functions on and off: Add space after Tells Transcriber to insert a space after each recognized word or fragment. Separate letters mode This mode forces the recognizer to only recognize words written with separate letters.

  • Page 206: Editing Text

    Drag the slider to adjust the value of Speed vs. Quality to customise how you want Transcriber to trade off in speed versus quality of recognition. Moving the slider towards the speed end of the spectrum will make Transcriber recognize your handwriting very quickly, but it may contain more errors.

  • Page 207: Using The Iconbar Functions

    14.5.1 Using the iconbar functions You can select a number of functions from the Transcriber iconbar. These functions are summarised as follows: Icon Description Control of Writing Orientation Tap this icon to change the screen orientation. This allows you to write at a comfortable angle without sacrificing recognition accuracy.
  • Page 208 Control of Writing Orientation Use Control of Writing Orientation to help Transcriber recognize your handwriting if you write at an angle. You can also use it if you find it more comfortable to write on the screen with it in a landscape position.
  • Page 209 Simply tap on the punctuation you wish to insert. The character will be inserted at the point of the cursor. You can lock it in place by tapping the “pin” button in the upper left corner. To close the keyboard, tap the Close button (X) in the upper right corner of the keyboard.
  • Page 210 Transcriber if you use that variation Often, Rarely, or Never. You may tap the letter, number, or symbol you wish to customise, or you may use the scroll arrows to...

  • Page 211: Using Control Gestures

    “A” as a lower case letter, check Never. This helps Microsoft Transcriber select the right capitalisation, as it will now consider this shape to be a capital “A” most of the time. Close Letter Shape Selector when finished by tapping the OK button in the upper right corner.
  • Page 212 This gesture is the functional equivalent of pressing TAB. This action occurs at the current cursor location. Backspace gesture Draw the line from right to left. This gesture is the functional equivalent of pressing BACKSPACE. Quick correct gesture Draw the line straight down then retrace the same line back...
  • Page 213 § If a word is highlighted, the menu will prompt you to either add the selected word to the dictionary (if it is not already in either the main dictionary or the user specific dictionary) or to select an alternative word from the list.

  • Page 214: Selecting Text

    § Draw a line across the desired text then hold the pen or mouse for a moment. The desired block will be highlighted, and the stroke you used to select the text...

  • Page 215: Using The Alternative List

    14.7 Using the alternative list The alternative list can be used as a faster method to correct an error if Transcriber does not recognize a word. Simply highlight the incorrect word and use the Quick Correct Gesture, a vertical line from top to bottom and retracing the line back to the top.

  • Page 216: Adding Words To The Dictionary

    Adding words to the dictionary If a word does not already exist in the dictionary, bringing up the alternative list gives you the option of adding it to the dictionary. For instance, the city of Anchorage was not listed in the original dictionary. By bringing up the...
  • Page 217 Customising your device § § managing resources § § appendices...

  • Page 219: Customizing Your Wa 3050 Device

    Customizing your WA 3050 device After you have used WA 3050 for the first time, you may want to customise or at least become familiar with Pocket PC and phone program settings to make some features available every time you make an appointment, check your schedule, or use your phone.

  • Page 220: Customizing Screens And Menus

    15.1 Customizing screens and menus If you did not do so during the setup process, you can customise the appearance of the Today screen. You can also select items to appear on the menu and turn on the New button menu. The New button in specific programs enables you to open new items for the corresponding program only.
  • Page 221 , Programs , File Explorer. Tap the folder list labeled My Documents, then My Device to see a list of all folders on the WA 3050. Tap the Program Files folder. Continue to open folders until the program file you want is listed.

  • Page 222: Using Pocket Pc Security Features

    You can specify ownership information so that someone can identify you as the owner of your device and return it to you if it becomes lost. You can also set a password to prevent someone from accessing the PDA features of your device without your permission.

  • Page 223: Adjusting Pocket Pc Device Settings

    Tap the Notes tab, then tap in the Notes box and type any other information. Tap Show information when device is turned on to display this information when the Pocket PC is turned on. To set a password for the PDA component , Settings, System tab then Password.
  • Page 224 , Settings, then Buttons. Tap the name of a button in the left-hand column. Tap on the Button assignment box, then tap the name of a program to assign to the button. Tap Restore Defaults to return button assignments to their defaults.
  • Page 225 Tap the Reminders tab to select options for system reminders. When you are done, tap...

  • Page 226: Customizing System Settings

    Customizing system settings As part of customizing PDA system settings, you may want to specify a device name and align the touch screen if these steps were not done when the Setup Wizard was run. You may need to repeat the alignment process if your device is not responding accurately to screen taps.
  • Page 227 To adjust PDA turn-on button settings , Settings. On the System tab, tap Turn-On Buttons. By default, you can turn on the PDA component of your WA 3050 device by pressing the PDA Power ON/OFF button, or the , Record, or any of the program buttons.
  • Page 228 Select options to specify the local time and date and that for a travel destination. Tap Home or Visiting to set the default time and date to one of these locations. Tap the Alarms tab to define up to four alarms.

  • Page 229: Setting Options For Answering Calls

    Tap Headset in use if you want to answer calls automatically when using the headset. Tap the Any key option if you want to be able to answer incoming calls by pressing the Record, Action, or any of the program buttons.

  • Page 230: Setting Options To Show Call Length And Cost, And Delete The Call Log

    Regional Settings (see “Customizing system settings”). Other options enable you to specify whether to delete the Call Log after the phone is turned off. By default, the Call Log is retained when the phone is turned off. You can access the Call Log to retrieve information for up to 20 of the most recent calls made or received.
  • Page 231 Tap Cost, which displays the PIN entry screen. Use the stylus to type your PIN2 code. PIN2 codes must be from 4 to 8 characters in length. If you make an error, press and hold to delete what you typed and reenter the code.

  • Page 232: Causing The Display To Be Turned Off During A Call

    The WA 3050 includes an additional option to turn off the display screen during a phone call to conserve power. The display screen reappears when you end a call if the phone is still turned on. To cause the display to be turned off during a call then Settings.

  • Page 233: Selecting Options For Ring Tone And Vibrating Alert

    Another group of phone settings enables you to choose a.WAV file to use instead of the default ring tone as the ring type, and to adjust the ringer volume. This .WAV file can be one you download from the Web or another source.
  • Page 234 Ring volume setting. If you turn off the ringer (silent mode), it does not affect the settings for vibrating alert. When the ringer is turned back on, any vibrating alert settings specified previously are again in effect.

  • Page 235: Specifying Voice Mail And Other Personal Numbers

    If they are absent but you have inserted the SIM card, you can add them when you specify your voice mail number. Contact your carrier to obtain the correct numbers if necessary.

  • Page 236: Selecting An Alternative Radio Speed (Gsm Network)

    15.10 Selecting an alternative radio speed (GSM network) By default, the radio speed of your device is set to 9600 bps, the speed most commonly used by GSM carriers. If your carrier uses a different speed, you can set your WA 3050 device accordingly to operate at the different speed.

  • Page 237: Adding Or Removing Programs

    Tap Show available networks. After several seconds, a list is displayed. Select a network other than the first one on the list to make it the one currently in use. Any networks within the range of the phone but that can be used only to place emergency calls are shown with “!!!”...
  • Page 238 Web. Be sure that you have a backup copy of a program if you remove it in case you want to re-install it later. To add a program You will need to install the appropriate software on your PC or notebook computer before installing it on your WA 3050 device.
  • Page 239 To remove a program , then tap Settings. Tap the System tab, then tap Remove Programs . If the program is not listed as an installed program, use File Explorer on the your WA 3050 device to locate the program.

  • Page 240: Configuring Your Wa 3050 Device To Use As A Modem For Your Pc

    You cannot, however, browse files on your WA 3050 device while using it as a modem. When you are done using the WA 3050 as a modem, you must reconfigure it for use as a phone to make or receive calls.
  • Page 241 10. Connect your WA 3050 device to your desktop or notebook system using the serial cable or cradle, then check that the phone is turned on so that the modem is available for use. To reconfigure your WA 3050 device for use as a...
  • Page 242 Click OK. In ActiveSync, click File, then Close. 10. Before attempting a synchronization in ActiveSync, you will need to reestablish a partnership between the WA 3050 and the PC or notebook computer.

  • Page 243: Managing Resources

    Managing resources Almost as important as learning how to access and use the programs on the WA 3050 is a familiarity with some basic tools for managing system resources to stay productive and prevent problems before they occur. These tools help you to do the following: §...
  • Page 244 Tip When you finish making a call, press the PDA power ON/OFF button to turn off the display and save power. The phone will still be on and you will be able to receive incoming calls. To check power levels §...

  • Page 245: Adjusting Storage And Program Memory

    Sometimes the operating system may not be able to adjust the memory allocation, and a message may appear informing you that memory is low or unavailable. When this occurs, you can try one or more of the following to increase storage memory temporarily: §...
  • Page 246 Remove programs you no longer use (see “Adding or removing programs ”) § Clear program memory by stopping some programs , which clears some storage memory so that it can be reallocated as program memory, or by resetting your device (see “Resetting your device and clearing memory”).
  • Page 247 If you think you may want to use a program in the future, be sure you have a backup copy of it or know where to locate one before deleting it. See...

  • Page 248: Managing Sms And Faxes

    If you want to create additional storage memory, tap Find large files to free storage to display a list of files larger than 64 KB. Make notes about large files you no longer want or need, then delete them later using Windows Explorer.

  • Page 249: Stopping Or Activating A Running Program

    Tools, then tap Send all SMS , Send all faxes, or Send all to send all selected unsent items. (Highlight any individual items you no longer want to send first, then tap Delete to delete them.)

  • Page 250: Backing Up And Restoring Data

    Tap Stop All to stop all running programs . 16.5 Backing up and restoring data To prevent loss of data, it is essential that you transfer or backup files periodically to a CompactFlash card or to external storage on a PC or notebook computer. In any case, SAGEM cannot be responsible for the loss (partial or otherwise) of your data.
  • Page 251 Caution Restoring data from ActiveSync replaces all information stored on the WA 3050. Any data added after the last backup file was created will be lost. Move any files you do not want deleted to your PC or notebook computer.

  • Page 252: Monitoring Phone Usage

    To select the backup file to restore, connect the WA 3050 to a PC or notebook computer as a guest. If you have already established a partnership with the computer, you must delete it first, then set up the guest connection. (In ActiveSync, on the File menu, click Delete Partnership.)
  • Page 253 Tap Cost, which displays the PIN entry screen. Use the stylus to type your PIN2 code. PIN2 codes must be from 4 to 8 characters in length. If you make an error, press and hold to delete what you typed and reenter the code.

  • Page 254: Appendix A: Troubleshooting

    Power must remain on in order to reset it. If you forget your password for accessing PDA features or want to clear all data from the WA 3050 and return it to its factory settings, you should clear the memory.

  • Page 255: Battery Loses Power

    ActiveSync help on your PC or notebook computer. Battery loses power When the batteries are low, you will see a battery icon in the status bar of the Today screen. Replace or recharge low batteries as soon as possible. If the main battery is discharged, your data will be preserved by the backup battery.
  • Page 256 You want your battery charge to last as long as possible, especially when you are travelling. Under normal conditions, you can get many hours of use from a full charge. Refer to the following tips to help you get the most from them: Use external power whenever possible...

  • Page 257: If You Need To Check The Software Version

    Refer to the procedure for adjusting system sounds and settings in “Adjusting Pocket PC device settings”. On the Reminders tab, clear the Flash light for check box to turn off the notification light. If you need to check the software...

  • Page 258: If You Forget Your Pocket Pc Password

    See “Resetting your device and clearing memory”. If you have used ActiveSync to create a backup file, all of your program data can be restored. Your Pocket PC password is removed and you can set a new one.

  • Page 259: Screen Is Blank

    § If it is difficult to view a document in Notes, try changing the size of the view. To do this, tap a zoom percentage on the Tools menu. In Pocket Word and Pocket Excel, on the View menu, tap Zoom then select a zoom percentage.

  • Page 260: Inaccurate Response To Stylus Taps

    If this problem occurs, try resetting your device to regain audio capabilities (see “Resetting your device and clearing memory”). A.13 Infrared (IR) connection problems If you are unable to use IR to transfer information, try the following: § Transfer only one file or no more than 25 contact cards at a time.

  • Page 261: Modem Connection Problems

    ActiveSync Help your PC or notebook computer. Cannot dial out § Remove the WA 3050 from the cradle. You cannot connect using a modem if the WA 3050 has an active connection with the computer. § Verify that the modem is firmly seated and connected to the WA 3050 and to the telephone jack.
  • Page 262 § For international calls, allow more time for the call to go through. Tap then Settings. On the Connections tab, tap Modem. Tap your connection and tap Next twice. Clear Cancel the call if not connected within or increase the number of seconds allowed.

  • Page 263: Network Connection Problems

    ActiveSync dialog box when starting synchronization, wait a few minutes and try again. Also, if synchronization does not start right away, the network is probably busy, and it may take a minute for the WA 3050 to connect to the network. §...

  • Page 264: Cable Connection Problems

    § You may need to change the device name if you are trying to connect to a network and cannot because another device with the same name is already connected. To change the device name, refer to the procedure in “Customizing system settings”.

  • Page 265: Travel Guidelines

    § Check with the airline if you plan to use your WA 3050 device on the plane. In-flight use of electronic devices is at the discretion of the airline.

  • Page 266: Shipping Guidelines

    Caution Certain chemical products can damage plastic. Do not use aerosols, certain special cleaning products, corrosive products, solvents, alcohol or detergents to clean your device. Leave your WA 3050 device in the cradle or carrying case when not using it for an extended period of time.

  • Page 267: Appendix B: Character Recognizer

    Appendix B: Character Recognizer Using Character Recognizer, you can write characters directly on your device screen with your stylus, just as you would on a piece of paper. The characters you write are translated into typed text. Use Character Recognizer anywhere you want to enter text, for example to write a note or to fill in fields in a dialog box.
  • Page 268 By default, Character Recognizer will recognize letters written in lowercase (Jot-compatible) form. The following is a partial chart of the characters you can write (the dot is the starting point). Remember that even though you write a letter in its lowercase form, the case of the text that is displayed depends on where you write the letter.
  • Page 269 For a demonstration of each character, tap on the Character Recognizer input panel and then tap Demo. Tip If you prefer to write in uppercase (Graffiti- compatible) form, choose Uppercase Mode in Options on the input method menu.

  • Page 270: Tips For Writing Characters

    § Write ascenders above the midline. For example, write the ascender of a “b” above the midline, and write the bottom of a “b” between the midline and baseline. § In addition to the 123 area, you can use the Symbols keyboard to enter punctuation marks and symbols.

  • Page 271: Appendix C: Transferring Palm-Size Pc Data

    Appendix C: Transferring Palm-size PC data If you are currently using a Palm-size PC and want to transfer organiser data to the WA 3050, follow this upgrade procedure: Install Microsoft ActiveSync 3.1 on your PC or notebook computer. For information on installing ActiveSync, see the booklet accompanying the ActiveSync CD.
  • Page 272 If you have offline folders in Inbox on your Palm-size PC that contain e-mail messages you want to transfer to your WA 3050 device, follow this procedure: Connect your Palm-size PC to your computer then click Windows CE Inbox Transfer on the Microsoft Outlook Tools menu.

  • Page 273: Sequences

    GSM standard MMI (man-machine interface) sequences are keypad commands that are required to work on all GSM mobile phones. If you own a GSM phone, you may be accustomed to making, answering, or rejecting calls through the use of these sequences. The following table summarizes the sequences supported by your WA 3050 device.
  • Page 274 X=1 or 2 (order number) § Places the active conference call on hold except for party “X”, where X=1 or 2, when there is an incoming call § Releases a call on hold. Any incoming call is in call waiting.
  • Page 275 Key sequence What it does § **04OLDPIN* Changes the PIN when the phone NEWPIN* is in an idle state NEWPIN# § **042*OLDPIN* Changes the PIN2 when the NEWPIN* phone is in an idle state NEWPIN# § **05*PUK* Applies the PIN Unlock Key...

  • Page 277: Appendix E: Hardware Specifications

    Appendix E: Hardware specifications System specifications Feature Model WA 3050 Processor 206 MHz StrongARM SA1110 Memory 16-32 MB RAM, 16-32 MB flash Display 60 x 80 mm monochrome LCD 240 x 320 pixels (1/4 VGA) Backlight Hardware and software controlled backlight on/off Audio...

  • Page 278: Physical Specifications

    Physical specifications Feature Model WA 3050 Height 16.8 mm Width 81 mm Length 136 mm Weight 180 g Application buttons...

  • Page 279: Glossary

    Glossary Action button The button that carries out a specified action, similar to the ENTER key on a keyboard. active call The currently active call of all calls in progress. Call details are displayed in the message area. ActiveSync The desktop computer program used to synchronize, transfer, and manage information and files between your mobile device and desktop computer.
  • Page 280 Any call that has an entry in Call Status. Call Log A feature that enables you to view up to 20 of the last incoming, (ç), outgoing (è), or missed (x) calls with options for redialing a number, viewing summary-level Contacts information, or creating a new Contacts entry.
  • Page 281 A serial communications port used to connect equipment, such as mobile devices, modems, and printers. CompactFlash card A type of modem, network, or storage card that you can plug into your device. This card conforms to the CompactFlash specification. conference call A call in which three parties participate simultaneously.
  • Page 282 Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. dialing screen The screen displayed when you power on your phone. You can press or tap the soft keys on this screen to place a call or select a call function. See soft dialing pad. direct connection A connection between your device and another computer by means of a serial cable or IR ports.
  • Page 283 A list of the only numbers your phone is allowed to call if fixed dialing is activated. A PIN2 is required to activate, deactivate, or edit the contents of the fixed dialing list.
  • Page 284 GSM standard MMI key sequence A dialing sequence completed by pressing one of the numeric keys on the soft dialing pad one or more times, followed by pressing the key. These sequences support the GSM standard for making, answering, or rejecting calls.
  • Page 285 IMAP4 (Internet Mail Access Protocol) An e-mail protocol. Inbox synchronization A feature in Windows CE Services that enables you to synchronize mail between your device and desktop computer. Your computer must be on and running Microsoft Exchange 5.5 or Outlook 97 or later.
  • Page 286 The arrow, located to the right of the Input Panel button, used to select a different input method. input panel The area at the bottom of the device screen that is used to enter data. Data can be entered using any available input method.
  • Page 287 “smart” devices such as PDAs, calculators, and mobile phones. (Light emitting diode) An electronics component that emits light of a specific color when a current is passed through it. main memory The RAM built into the device hardware.
  • Page 288 A connection between your device and a remote computer by means of a modem. You can connect to an ISP, a network, or a modem attached to a PC. (MPEG Audio Layer 3) A popular format for audio files.
  • Page 289 A card, inserted into the device, used to connect to a local area network. network (Ethernet) connection A connection between your device and a remote computer by means of a local area network. offline favorite content A feature of Internet Explorer 5 that downloads Web...
  • Page 290 PIN2 A carrier-supplied security code required to activate fixed dialing, to display call cost information in Call Status or the Call Log, or to set cost limitations. Pocket PC The name of a class of devices powered by Microsoft®...
  • Page 291 Buttons that switch to specific programs on your device. (PIN unlock key) A code that unlocks the use of your SIM card. If you fail to enter a correct PIN or PIN2 after three tries, your SIM card is blocked, and a PUK or PUK2 is required to unlock it.
  • Page 292 Reset button A button that activates a reset when pressed. restore To return your device to the state it was in when it was last backed up. This involves copying your backup data to your device. roaming The use of telecommunications services outside the area served by your carrier.
  • Page 293 Sync SIM A utility you can use to: 1) update Contacts with names and phone numbers stored on your SIM card; and 2) copy names and phone numbers from Contacts to the directory of names and numbers on your SIM card.
  • Page 294 A card, inserted into the device, used to store device information. stylus A pointing device, similar to a pen, used to make selections (tap) and enter information on the touch screen. synchronization The process of comparing the information on your mobile...
  • Page 295 (including handwriting recognition software). typing mode A mode in Pocket Word and Notes where you enter text by using the input panel. In Pocket Word, you select this mode from the View menu. In Notes, you select this mode by opening the input panel.
  • Page 296 Windows NT. The de facto standard for PC graphics display. Introduced by IBM in 1987, VGA provides a resolution of 720 by 400 pixels in text mode and either 640 by 480 (with 16 colors) or 320 by 200 (with 256 colors) in graphics mode.
  • Page 297 The action of using the stylus to write words directly in a note or document. writing mode A mode in Pocket Word and Notes where you enter text by writing using the stylus. In Pocket Word, you select this mode from the View menu.

  • Page 299: Index

    Index keys backlight settings description adjusting locking 83–84 backup battery turning the phone ON | precautions backups using ActiveSync use in dialing 94, 274 using File Explorer 249 battery use in dialing managing power levels use in dialing battery level indicator...
  • Page 300 39, 81 call button muting the microphone deleting information from placing a call on hold 64 deleting when the phone rejecting a call is turned off silent mode (no ring) 66 overview 79–80 speaker volume, reviewing calls...
  • Page 301 SIM entry to94– CompactFlash memory card 244, 249 saving all SIM entries to modem companion programs 164– contrast, display. See display contrast Media Player 185–86 conventions Microsoft Money 174–84 PC keyboard keys overview terminology Pocket Excel 171–73...
  • Page 302 232–33 overview 37–39 roaming order soft dialing pad screens and menus220– status icons turning off during a call showing available networks display specifying personal turning off during a call numbers Start menu display contrast system sounds and...
  • Page 303 103 help File Explorer accessing accessing navigating using to "back up" files viewing all help files 18 using to move a program files icons, program. See backing up using program icons ActiveSync icons, status. See status...
  • Page 304 Pocket PC. See Media typing using the input Player panel Microsoft Money typing with the soft overview keyboard Microsoft Money 174–84 writing on the screen 50 accessing input panel accounts 176–77 input speed and accuracy categories adjusting configuring 183–84 international calls creating &...
  • Page 305 Pocket Excel 171–73 program icon tips Pocket Internet Explorer password 137–44 if you forget it browsing the Web PDA component deleting files and definition clearing history PDA ON | OFF button favorite links Pen button mobile channels phone...
  • Page 306 138–39 list of installed programs Mobile Favorites folder stopping | activating 248 program icon switching among viewing mobile favorites PUK (PIN Unlock Key) and channels 252, 275 Pocket Outlook 151–63 when required84, 86, 87, Calendar 151–55 89, 91, 92 Contacts 155–58...
  • Page 307 SMS & fax specifying owner 247–48 information monitoring phone usage serial cable 251–52 setup procedures shortening auto-suspend shipping guidelines time signal strength and roaming stopping | activating a status icon running program 248 silent mode (no ring) turning off sounds...
  • Page 308 244–47 travel guidelines stylus turn-on button settings how to use adjusting writing on the screen 50 Sync SIM. See SIM (card) UCS2 107, 109 Up/Down control button 33 usage guidelines 27–29 defined user assistance. See help...
  • Page 309 105–6 checking the software deleting history and version temporary files clearing memory program icon components viewing a WAP site 112 configuring for use as a PC modem 239–41 browsing customisation. See WA WinPhone See SMS or fax 3050, customisation wireless data applications entering information47–...
  • Page 310 Pocket Internet Explorer writing mode 137–44 converting writing to text prerequisites for using 52–54 displaying a list of 106–9 alternates 110–12 working in 51–52 writing orientation World Wide Web. See controlling...

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