Summary of Contents for Fujitsu Siemens Computers Pocket LOOX 710
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answers EasyGuide Pocket LOOX 700 Series English...
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Are there ..any technical problems or other questions which you would like to be clarified? Please contact: ● your sales partner ● your sales outlet Further information can be found in the "Safety" and "Warranty" manuals. The latest information on our products, tips, updates, etc., can be found on the internet under: http://www.fujitsu-siemens.com...
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Distributed by Fujitsu Siemens Computers GmbH Edition 6 Order No.: A26391-K151-Z120-1-7619 AG 1204 12/04...
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Introduction Important notes Pocket LOOX 700 Series Operating the Pocket PC FSC SpeedMenu Configuring the Pocket Operating Manual Connecting and networking the Pocket PC with other devices Troubleshooting and tips Technical data Index December 2004 edition...
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Contents Your Pocket LOOX...........................1 Notational conventions ........................2 Software overview ..........................3 Important notes ..........................5 Safety notes ............................5 Safety precautions when using radio components ..............6 Underway with the Pocket PC......................6 Transporting Pocket PC......................6 Information on travelling......................6 Using the Pocket PC .........................7 Cleaning Pocket PC ..........................7 Disposal and recycling........................7 Liability ..............................8 CE marking............................8...
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Contents Using the cradle ..........................37 Selecting location for cradle ....................37 Using cradle for data synchronisation..................38 Charging additional battery in cradle ..................39 FSC SpeedMenu - quickly operating Pocket PC ................. 41 Operating FSC SpeedMenu ......................41 Programme structure ........................43 Main and quick menu ......................
Your Pocket LOOX..is equipped with the Office applications Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook. In Outlook you cannot only receive and send mails, but also manage your appointments and be reminded of your tasks. You can access names, e-mail addresses and telephone numbers while you are away from your home or office.
Notational conventions Notational conventions The meanings of the symbols and fonts used in this manual are as follows: Pay particular attention to texts marked with this symbol. Failure to observe this warning may endanger your life, destroy the system, or lead to loss of data.
Software overview Software overview The following table provides an overview of the most important programs which are already installed on your Pocket PC and where you can find information on using these programs. Software Used for Operating information PocketWord For word processing Help file on Pocket PC PocketExel For spread-sheet functions...
Important notes This chapter contains safety notes and important information you must observe when using your Pocket PC. This Pocket PC complies with the relevant safety regulations for data processing equipment. If you have questions as to whether you can set up the cradle and the Pocket PC in the intended environment, please contact your sales point or our hotline/help desk.
Important notes Safety precautions when using radio components ● Switch off the radio component when you are in a hospital or near a medical electronics system, as the radio waves transmitted by the radio component may impair the operation of the medical devices.
Important notes Using the Pocket PC Store the Pocket PC in a fully charged state in a dry environment. If you store the Pocket PC for up to a month, the storage temperature should be between -20°C and +60°C. If you store the Pocket PC for up to three months, the storage temperature should be between -20°C and +45°C.
Important notes Liability Fujitsu Siemens Computers GmbH cannot be held responsible for radio or television faults arising from unauthorised changes made to this device. Fujitsu Siemens Computers is, furthermore, not responsible for replacing and / or exchanging connector cables and devices which have not been specified by Fujitsu Siemens Computers GmbH.
Operating the Pocket PC This chapter describes the operating elements of your Pocket PC and how you ● put the Pocket PC into operation the first time ● switch the Pocket PC on and off ● operate the Pocket PC with the stylus ●...
Operating the Pocket PC Overview of operating elements and connections 22 23 24 25 17 16 15 14 1 = Stylus 15 = Today button 2 = Slot for CompactFlash cards 16 = Navigation key 3 = Slot for SD/MMC cards 17 = Contacts button 4 = Headphones port 18 = Calendar button...
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Operating the Pocket PC 1 = Connection for Pocket PC 3 = Slot for additional battery 2 = Power-on indicator for additional battery 4 = ActiveSync port A26391-K151-Z120-1-7619, edition 5...
Operating the Pocket PC Initial start-up Please follow the sequence of these steps! Before the first data synchronisation between your Pocket PC and your PC/notebook, you must install the program ActiveSync on your PC/notebook. In just a few steps your Pocket PC is ready to use the first time: ●...
Operating the Pocket PC Inserting battery Please adhere to the order of the following steps! Otherwise data loss may occur! ► Press the release (1) in the direction of the arrow and hold it pressed. ► Lift the cover (2) and pull the cover off the Pocket PC. ►...
Operating the Pocket PC Connecting PSC11R-050 power adapter Please take note of the safety information in the "Important notes" chapter. You can connect the PSC11R-050 power adapter to the Pocket PC (for instructions on how to connect the power adapter to the cradle, please read the section "Using the cradle"). ►...
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Operating the Pocket PC ► Connect the ActiveSync cable (1) to the ActiveSync port on the Pocket PC. ► Connect the power adapter cable (2) to the DC socket of the ActiveSync cable. ► Connect the PSC11R-050 power adapter (3) to an electrical outlet. The installed battery will now be charged.
Operating the Pocket PC Installing ActiveSync on your PC/notebook The data synchronisation helps you always keep your data on your Pocket PC and your PC/notebook up to date when you work alternately with your PC/notebook and your Pocket PC. The ActiveSync cable and the ActiveSync software are provided for data synchronisation. ActiveSync is already installed on your Pocket PC.
Operating the Pocket PC Starting Pocket PC the first time ► Press the Suspend/Resume button (1) to switch on the Pocket PC. ► Pull out the stylus (2) in the direction of the arrow. Adjusting touchscreen The display of your Pocket PC is a touchscreen. To ensure that the touchscreen of your Pocket PC reacts correctly when touched with the stylus, you will be asked to align the touchscreen after the initial start-up.
Operating the Pocket PC First data synchronisation between the Pocket PC and the PC/notebook After you have specified the desired and required settings for synchronisation in the ActiveSync Setup Wizard, the first synchronisation starts automatically. Switching Pocket PC off and on Switch the Pocket PC on or off with the Suspend/Resume button.
Operating the Pocket PC Switching on and off with soft reset (warm boot) After certain applications or the installation of new programs, it may be necessary to restart the Pocket PC with the soft reset. Data not yet saved in a file will be lost during this procedure. End all applications before you carry out a soft reset.
Operating the Pocket PC Resetting Pocket PC to delivered state If your Pocket PC does not continue operating and switching off and on with the Suspend/Resume button and the soft reset fail to function, you can reset your Pocket PC to the delivered state. When you reset your Pocket PC to the delivered state, the content of the RAM memory is lost.
Operating the Pocket PC Using standard operating elements Using the stylus You require the stylus for making entries on the touchscreen, for menu selection and for similar tasks. ► Briefly touch the desired element on the display with the stylus to trigger an action. ►...
Operating the Pocket PC Using scroll button With the scroll button you scroll up, down, forward or back within the menu. You activate menu entries by pressing the scroll button in the centre position. The scroll button is particularly useful for one-hand operation with FSC SpeedMenu.
Operating the Pocket PC Switching display lighting off and on If the ambient light conditions permit, you can switch the display lighting off or reduce its brightness to save energy. You can also specify the switching off and on again of the display lighting in the system settings of your Pocket PC (see the "Configuring the Pocket PC"...
Operating the Pocket PC Operating camera Depending on the model, your Pocket PC is equipped with a camera. The camera has three photographic functions: ● Photo ● Film ● Photo with background picture You can start the camera in two different ways: ►...
Operating the Pocket PC Inserting and removing expansion cards Two slots allow the operation of different expansion cards in your Pocket PC. Possible expansion cards include memory cards (Type I or II CompactFlash cards and SD/MMC cards), GPS cards, GSM/GPRS CompactFlash cards and LAN cards. Only use expansion cards suitable for your Pocket PC.
Operating the Pocket PC ► Press on the edge of the memory card (1) so that the memory card jumps out of the slot slightly. ► Slide the memory card out of the Pocket PC (2). ► Insert the placeholder (3) again into the slot if necessary. The placeholder protrudes one to two millimetres.
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Operating the Pocket PC ► Pull the CompactFlash card out of the slot (1). ► Insert the placeholder (2) again into the slot. A26391-K151-Z120-1-7619, edition 5...
The USB Host cable is available as an accessory under the name "Sync Cable USB client/host". USB devices from Fujitsu Siemens Computers, such as the MEMORYBIRD or the STORAGEBIRD, can be connected immediately and will be detected as new components without problems.
Operating the Pocket PC On the road with the Pocket PC Your Pocket PC is equipped with a powerful battery. When you're on the road your Pocket PC is supplied with power by the integrated battery. At your home or office you can recharge the battery in the cradle.
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Operating the Pocket PC Connecting PSC11R-050 power adapter to Pocket PC with ActiveSync cable ► Connect the ActiveSync cable (1) to the ActiveSync port on the Pocket PC. ► Connect the power adapter cable (2) to the DC socket of the ActiveSync cable. ►...
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Operating the Pocket PC Connecting PSC11R-050 power adapter to Pocket PC with adapter ► Connect the adapter (1) to the ActiveSync port of the Pocket PC. ► Connect the power adapter cable (2) to the adapter. ► Connect the PSC11R-050 power adapter (3) to an electrical outlet. The installed battery will now be charged.
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Operating the Pocket PC Charging battery with cradle There are two ways to connect the PSC11R-050 power adapter to the cradle: ● You can use the ActiveSync cable. ● You can use the adapter. Connecting PSC11R-050 power adapter to cradle with ActiveSync cable ►...
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Operating the Pocket PC Connecting PSC11R-050 power adapter to cradle with adapter ► Connect the adapter (1) to the ActiveSync port of the cradle. ► Connect the power adapter cable (2) to the adapter. ► Connect the PSC11R-050 power adapter (3) to an electrical outlet. ►...
Operating the Pocket PC Optimising battery operating time When you have completely charged the battery, you can operate the Pocket PC for up to 12 hours without a power connection. However, it is not possible to exactly specify the maximum operating time, as different applications use more or less energy.
Operating the Pocket PC Synchronising data with ActiveSync To also have the current version of the data you have processed on the road on your Pocket PC available on your PC/notebook, you must copy these data to your PC/notebook. This procedure is conveniently enabled with data synchronisation: In the ActiveSync program you can specify that the respective latest version of a file be detected and then automatically updated on the respective data carrier - regardless of whether it is the Pocket PC...
Operating the Pocket PC Synchronising data with new PC/notebook If you want to synchronise data with a new PC/notebook, you must first install ActiveSync on this new PC/notebook and establish a new ActiveSync partnership (see the corresponding explanation in the section "Initial start-up").
Operating the Pocket PC Restoring The backup data saved on the memory card or in the LOOXstore will be restored to the RAM memory of the Pocket PC. All data in the RAM memory are restored as they were at the time of the backup.
Operating the Pocket PC Using cradle for data synchronisation Before the first data synchronisation between the Pocket PC and the PC/notebook, you must install the program ActiveSync on your PC/notebook (see the section "Initial start- up"). ► Switch your PC or notebook on. ►...
Operating the Pocket PC Charging additional battery in cradle The cradle is equipped with a slot in which you can charge an additional battery (additional batteries ae available as an accessory). ► Connect the cradle to an electrical outlet with the power adapter (see the "Charging battery with cradle"...
FSC SpeedMenu - quickly operating Pocket PC FSC SpeedMenu simplifies the operating of your Pocket PC and speeds up everyday routines. In addition, FSC SpeedMenu enables one-handed operation of your Pocket PC. Instead of selecting and activating the menu items with the stylus, you simply use the navigation key or the scroll button thanks to the FSC SpeedMenu.
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FSC SpeedMenu - quickly operating Pocket PC Operating with the navigation key ● To select an entry using the navigation key: Press the arrow up/down. ● To activate a selected entry (start the programmes, display submenus, open folders, display documents): Press the navigation key in the middle position. ●...
FSC SpeedMenu - quickly operating Pocket PC Programme structure The menu comprises two sections, which are either separated by a separating bar or by the arrow button. Main and quick menu Main menu ● In the main menu you administer the documents and programmes which you often use into folders and subfolders.
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FSC SpeedMenu - quickly operating Pocket PC FSC SpeedMenu: default entries in Organizer* submenu *: The two illustrations show the default entries you will find when you start the FSC SpeedMenu the first time. You can leave the default entries as they are or change them at any time. A26391-K151-Z120-1-7619, edition 5...
FSC SpeedMenu - quickly operating Pocket PC Editing FSC SpeedMenu Within the defined program structure (see the "Programme structure" section) you can alter FSC SpeedMenu to meet your own needs. You can add new entries, rename entries, sort entries, create submenu entries, move the existing entries and, of course, also delete entries.
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FSC SpeedMenu - quickly operating Pocket PC An overview of all possible actions is contained in the FSC SpeedMenu help on your Pocket PC. Example of a configured FSC SpeedMenu A26391-K151-Z120-1-7619, edition 5...
FSC SpeedMenu - quickly operating Pocket PC Tips and tricks Activating an entry in Quick menu immediately after starting FSC SpeedMenu You need not scroll downward through all entries, but instead can use the roll-over function. Simply press the Up arrow on the navigation key following the program start and you immediately go to the bottom entry.
Configuring the Pocket PC You can already choose from a large number of programs when you use the Pocket PC for the first time. In addition, proven default settings are defined for the menu structure, energy management, memory management and security functions. But, of course, you can add and remove programs and configure the Pocket PC as desired.
Configuring the Pocket PC Using energy-saving functions You can save energy in several ways to optimally utilise the battery operating time: – Switch the Pocket PC into the Suspend mode when you are not using it. – Reduce the processor speed. –...
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Configuring the Pocket PC Switching off sound ► Touch the loudspeaker symbol in the navigation bar. A popup window for the loudspeaker settings appears. ► Activate the selection field for Off with the stylus. ► Touch the display anywhere outside the popup window. Adjusting volume ►...
Configuring the Pocket PC Adjusting menus Frequently used programs appear in the Start menu. You can adjust the Start menu to meet your needs. ► Touch the Menus symbol under Start - Settings - Private. A list of programs/applications appears. To remove programs from the Start menu, click in the checkbox of the program.
Configuring the Pocket PC Alphanumeric password The password must consist of at least 7 characters and a combination of uppercase and lowercase letters and numbers or punctuation marks. ► Touch the desired password on the keypad. ► Touch the lower entry field with the stylus. ►...
Configuring the Pocket PC Using alarm functions The alarm function of the Pocket PC is not only practical in the morning, but can also be useful before important appointments or deadlines. Have the Pocket PC "wake you": your Pocket PC will remind you in advance of upcoming appointments or deadlines with an acoustic signal.
Configuring the Pocket PC Configuring hardware buttons FSC KeyLock: preventing switch-on via application buttons By default, your Pocket LOOX starts up if the Suspend button and an application button are pressed. In the program FSC KeyLock you can specify that the Pocket PC only starts if the Suspend button is pressed.
Connecting and networking the Pocket PC with other devices The Pocket PC offers a wide range of ways to exchange data with other devices or to work in a network. You have already become familiar with data synchronisation via ActiveSync and an ActiveSync cable in the "Synchronising data with ActiveSync"...
Connecting and networking the Pocket PC with other devices Wireless communication with Bluetooth With your Pocket PC with an integrated Bluetooth module you can communicate wirelessly with other Bluetooth devices, e.g. with another Pocket PC, a notebook or a mobile phone. Your Pocket PC with integrated Bluetooth is a Power Class 2 device, i.e.
Troubleshooting and tips If a fault occurs in your Pocket PC, try to eliminate it with the measures described in this chapter. If you fail to correct the problem, proceed as follows: ► Make a note of the steps and the circumstances that led to the fault. Also make a note of any error messages displayed.
Troubleshooting and tips The information on the display of the Pocket PC is difficult to read Reflection ► Turn the Pocket PC until you can see the information in the display again. The Pocket PC switches off If you operate the Pocket PC too long with only the battery, the Pocket PC switches into the Suspend mode when the battery charging level is too low.
Troubleshooting and tips The Pocket PC stops working If the Pocket PC stops working, this may have the following reasons: An application programme has caused the malfunction ► Restart the Pocket PC (see the section "Switching on and off with soft reset (warm boot)"). ►...
Troubleshooting and tips No sound or minimal volume Check whether the volume is set correctly ► Touch the loudspeaker symbol in the navigation bar. A popup window for the loudspeaker settings appears. ► Activate the selection field for Off with the stylus. Set the desired volume on the slide control with the stylus.
Technical data Pocket PC Pocket LOOX 710 Pocket LOOX 718/720 Processor: Intel PXA272 with 416 MHz Intel PXA272 with 520 MHz Main memory: 64 Mbyte RAM 128 Mbyte RAM 64 Mbyte ROM (approx. 64 Mbyte ROM (approx. 28 Mbyte of that can be used as...
Technical data Battery (Li-Ion) Rated capacity: 1640 mAh Charging time (when not in operation): Max. 4 hours Operating time: up to 12 hours up to 350 hours in stand-by mode PSC11R-050 power adapter Primary: ● Rated voltage: 100 V to 240 V (automatic) ●...
Index ActiveSync partnership, establishing 16 Dark display 59 ActiveSync port 10 Data ActiveSync, installing 16 backing up 36 Alarms 54 technical 63 Application button Data synchronisation 35 Calendar button 10 via cradle 38 CONNECTMOBILITY-E2C button 10 Data transfer Contacts button 10 Bluetooth 58 Today button 10 infrared 57...
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Index Hardware keys, configuring 55 Password protection under Pocket PC Hardware reset 20 2003 52 Hardware, overview 10 Pocket PC Headphones port 10 before you travel 6 Hotline/Help Desk 62 cleaning 7 configuring 49 connecting with other devices 57 connecting with PC/notebook 35 Infrared interface 10, 57 does not start 60 Initial start-up 12...
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Index Secure Digital Memory card inserting 25 Technical data 63 removing 25 battery 64 Signs and symbols 2 Pocket PC 63 Soft reset 19 PSC11R-050 power adapter 64 opening 10 Time Software changing 53 installing new software 59 daylight savings 59 new installation 59 not correct 59 overview 3...